Spokesman Calendar: March 4-10

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Wednesday

Justice Adrienne Nelson Talk: Oregon’s first African American Supreme Court justice will share elements of her life story; 9 a.m.;Free registration requested; Central Oregon Community College — Technology Education Center, Room 209, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.

Preschool Parade Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts to develop early literacy skills for ages 3-5 years; 10:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Karaoke: All singers welcome to perform; 8:30 p.m.-midnight;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Thursday

Preschool Parade Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts to develop early literacy skills for ages 3-5 years; 9:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Toddlin’ Tales Storytime: An active storytime with stories, songs and movement rhymes for ages 18-36 months; 10:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon: This two-hour free class covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season extenders and other techniques, and recommended vegetable varieties to grow here; 5-7 p.m.;Free, suggested $5 donation at the door (cash/check only); OSU/Deschutes County Extension Service, 3800 SW Airport Way, Building 3, Redmond; eventbrite.com or 541-548-6088.

BowWow Bingo: The weekly bingo game benefits BrightSide Animal Shelter; 6:30-8 p.m.;$1 per card, $2 per card for the last two rounds; 7th Street Brew House, 855 SW Seventh St., Redmond; 503-799-0269.

Karaoke: All singers welcome to perform; 8:30 p.m.-midnight;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Friday

Redmond First Friday: Various artists’ work and musicians will be featured in business throughout the downtown area; 4 p.m.;Free; downtown Redmond, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh streets, Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com or 541-923-5191.

McKenna: The pianist performs; 6:30-9 p.m.;Free; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; 541-527-4380.

Sleepless Truckers: The country band performs; 6:45-10 p.m.;$10 at the door, 21 and over; Redmond Social Club, 491 SW Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-410-2572.

Call Down Thunder: The Grateful Dead tribute band performs; 7-10 p.m.;Free; Niblick and Greene’s, 7535 Falcon Crest Drive, Suite 100, Redmond; 541-548-4220.

Justusworx: The blues-rock, soul and funk band performs; 8-11 p.m.;Free; Checkers Pub, 329 SW Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-3731.

DJ Chuck Boogie: The DJ will play a variety of music from the 1970s to current hits; 9:30 p.m.;Free; Hub CIty Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Saturday

The Premiere Bend Wedding Show: Featuring Brasada’s wedding venues, some of the Pacific Northwest’s top wedding vendors, complimentary food and drinks, raffle prizes, sample catering menus and more; 2-6 p.m.;Free; Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte; 541-526-6888.

Shared History/Tribal History: Explore the new inclusion of tribal history in Oregon schools; 3-4 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.

Reno and Cindy: The local duo performs; 6-8 p.m.;$10 general admission; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; shop.faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Call Down Thunder: The Grateful Dead tribute band performs; 7-10 p.m.;Free; Niblick and Greene’s, 7535 Falcon Crest Drive, Suite 100, Redmond; 541-548-4220.

Justusworx: The blues-rock, soul and funk band performs; 8-11 p.m.;Free; Checkers Pub, 329 SW Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-3731.

Big River Band: The classic rock band performs; 8:30 p.m.-midnight;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Austin Lindstrom: The country artist performs; 9 p.m.;Free; Double J Saloon’, 528 SW Sixth St., Redmond; 541-923-1868.

Sunday

Open Mic: All are welcome to perform; 3 p.m.;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Monday

Toastmasters of Redmond: Learn skills of presentation and speaking style in a safe and supportive group; Noon-1 p.m.;Free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond; 541-508-7591.

Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon: The program lasts one year and provides a supportive group setting for people trying to make the same changes; 1-2 p.m.;Free; Summer Creek Clubhouse, 3660 SW 29th St., Redmond; deschutes.org/preventdiabetes or 541-322-7446.

Redmond Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 5-7 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7710.

Chisao Hata Talk: The artist and activist will speak; 6 p.m.;Free, registration requested; Central Oregon Community College — Technology Education Center, Room 209, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.

Tuesday

Redmond Area Park and Recreation District Board Meeting: The board will discuss ethics training, Redmond Senior Center and more; 7:30 a.m.;Free; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; raprd.org/ or 541-548-7275.

Nursing Program Overview: Prospective students can learn about the minimum requirements, application process, deadlines and more; 9-10 a.m.;Free; Central Oregon Community College — Building 3, Room 306, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-318-3741.

Baby Steps Storytime: A gentle storytime for infant and caregiver for ages 0-18 months; 9:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time: Join the Writer’s Collective of Central Oregon and your fellow writers for quiet writing time; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1063.

Open Computer Lab: Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions; 1:30-3 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Evaluate Beer Like a Pro: Learn to evaluate beer with a critical palate, what steps professional beer judges take and learn how to describe taste and flavor; 5:30-6 p.m.;$15 spots are limited, registration required; Wild Ride Brewing Co., 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond; oregonbrewlab.com or 541-516-8544.

Redmond City Council Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7710.