Event calendar Oct. 28-Nov. 2

Published 11:30 am Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Wednesday 10/28

Effective Communication Strategies: Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies.; 2-3:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/691021-0 or 800-272-3900.

Redmond School District Board Meeting: The board will discuss protocol and expectations for Board Member Adopted Schools, hear an update on the Student Investment Account, OSBA elections and more; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700518-0 or 541-93-5437.

Spooky Night Paint Party: Participants will be led step-by-step to create a Halloween-themed painting. Materials included, tickets required; 6-9 p.m.; $36; Geist Beerworks, 736 SW Umatilla Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700522-1 or 541-280-5339.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club: The club will discuss “Piece of the World” by Christina Baker Kline; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/698165-0 or 541-306-6564.

Smithsonian Guest Lecture — Unraveling the Mysteries of Migration: John James Audubon was one of the first people to tag birds with the intent of tracking their annual cycles. How has this study evolved?; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/689117-0 or 541-382-4754.

Vaccines — History, Science & Ethics: Vaccination against illness has been the subject of both scientific pursuit and ethical debate. Join us as Jacob Appel talks about the history, science and ethics around vaccines; 6-7:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/687222-0 or 541-383-7257.

Thursday 10/29

Peninsula Hike — Past, Present, and Future: Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area Guided Hike on the Peninsula; 8-11:30 a.m.; registration required; Peninsula Road North of Crooked River Ranch, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com

James Matt: The local folk-rock artist performs; 5-8 p.m.; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700510-0 or 541-527-4345.

Cascades Academy High School Virtual Open House: Join us for our Cascades Academy High School Virtual Open House; 5-5:45 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/695658-0 or 541-382-0699.

Dry Canyon Stampede: The country band will perform. Costumes encouraged; 6-9 p.m.; Pump House Bar & Grill, 8320 U.S. 97, Terrebonne; go.evvnt.com/700520-0 or 541-548-4990.

CORK Thursday Run: A 3-5 mile run around the Old Mill District. Limited to 25 participants, runners must maintain social distance; 6-7 p.m.; Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend; go.evvnt.com/699484-0

Venardos Spooky Spectacular Circus: The Broadway-style, animal-free circus will be performed live with a limited audience and live-streamed online. Limited tickets available; 7-9 p.m.; $85 to $125; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700465-1

Friday 10/30

Virtual Coffee Clatter with New Priorities Family Services: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion with the organization; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700454-0 or 541-923-5191.

Central Oregon Autism Movement Trunk or Treat: A sensory-friendly trick-or-treat event. Donations accepted; 4-7 p.m.; registration required; Veterans of Foreign Wars, 491 SW Veterans Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700529-1 or 541-419-1064.

Bend Roots Revival 2020: This year’s festival will be live-streamed online as bands perform at five local venues with limited capacity to comply with health and safety protocols; 5 p.m.- Nov. 1, 8:15 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700493-0

Venardos Spooky Spectacular Circus: The Broadway-style, animal-free circus will be performed live with a limited audience and live-streamed online. Limited tickets available; 7-9 p.m.; $85 to $125; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700465-1

Saturday 10/31

What is it like living in Central Oregon as a person of color?: What is it like Living in Central Oregon as a person of color? Hear first hand personal experience from diverse individuals. INCO’s goal is to raise awareness & create community where all are welcome; 10 a.m.-noon; online; go.evvnt.com/700246-0 or 541-389-1035.

Fall Saturday Market: The market will feature local vendors selling a variety of items plus trick-or-treating for the kids; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/695101-0 or 541-527-4345.

Halloween Alpaca Your Wine Event — Alpacas in Costume: Come interact with the alpacas. Wear your costume and come visit with the alpacas in the vineyard. Tickets include a 9 oz stemless Faith Hope & Charity Wine Glass. Advance ticket purchase required; noon-5 p.m.; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; go.evvnt.com/700149-0 or 541-526-5075.

Venardos Spooky Spectacular Circus: The Broadway-style, animal-free circus will be performed live with a limited audience and live-streamed online. Limited tickets available; noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; $85 to $125; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700465-1

Fright Night Rodeo: A costumed, family-friendly rodeo featuring bronc and bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and a haunted reride room; 1:30-4 p.m.; $15; Electric 3H Arena, 2550 NW Coyner Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700539-1

Countryfied Halloween Costume Party: The local country band will perform. The concert will include a costume contest for best dressed single and couples costumes; 6:30-9 p.m.; $20; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700535-1 or 541-527-4345.

Sunday 11/1

Venardos Spooky Spectacular Circus: The Broadway-style, animal-free circus will be performed live with a limited audience and live-streamed online. Limited tickets available; 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; $85 to $125; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/700465-1

Dia de los Muertos — Celebrating Our Dearly Departed: In this talk discover the true meaning behind the traditions of this vibrant and colorful celebration honoring our beloved who are no longer with us; 4-5 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700446-0 or 541-312-1032.

Monday 11/2

Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700438-0 or 541-504-2011.

A Novel Idea Retrosprective: Hear about the origins and processes of A Novel Idea, Deschutes Public Library’s community-wide reading project; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700452-0 or 541-312-1032.

Virtual Natural History Pub — Biodiversity in Times of Change: Join the High Desert Museum and Dr. Robert Fernau to discuss biodiversity; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/693992-0 or 541-382-4754.

Redmond Planning Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/700440-0 or 541-923-7724.