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Families can enjoy a free screening of “The Lorax

Families can enjoy a free screening of “The Lorax" in NorthWest Crossing in Bend tonight as part of the Munch & Movies series.
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Family Calendar

Published: August 17. 2012 4:00AM PST

FRIDAY

OREGON STAR PARTY: Gather at Indian Trail Spring for night sky viewing, with speakers and more; registration required; directions to site available on website; $75, $25 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11; ; www .oregonstarparty.org.

HIGH & DRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Festival includes live music, instrument workshops, food and more; directions to venue, Runway Ranch in Bend, on website; $15 for weekend; 12:30-10 p.m.; www.hadbf.com.

BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmersmarket .com.

BEND BREWFEST: Event includes tastings from more than 50 breweries, food vendors and more; children admitted until 7 p.m.; ID required for entry; free admission, must purchase mug and tasting tokens to drink; 3-11 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive; 541-312-8510 or www.bendbrewfest .com.

SISTERS FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 p.m.; Barclay Park, West Cascade Avenue and Ash Street; www.sistersfarmersmarket .com.

SUNRIVER FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 4-7 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; www.sunriverchamber.com.

HARVEST RUN: Drifters Car Club presents a car show with approximately 200 autos, hot rods and more; with live music and a barbecue; proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, Redmond-Sisters Hospice and Sparrow Clubs USA; free admission; 6 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-548-6329.

MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “The Lorax"; with food vendors and live music; free; 6 p.m., movie begins at dusk; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www .northwestcrossing.com.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Noah Strycker talks about his book “Among Penguins: A Bird Man in Antarctica"; with a slide show; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CLASSICAL CONCERT II: Featuring selections from Schubert and Beethoven, featuring Steven Moeckel; $30-$60, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www .sunrivermusic.org.

STARGAZING PARTY: View the night sky using telescopes; free; 9 p.m.; Pilot Butte State Park, Northeast Pilot Butte Summit Drive, Bend; 541-388-6055, ext. 27.

SATURDAY

OREGON STAR PARTY: Gather at Indian Trail Spring for night sky viewing, with speakers and more; registration required; directions to site available on website; $75, $25 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11; ; www.oregonstarparty .org.

CENTRAL OREGON GREAT GIVEAWAY: Pick up clothing and household items; free; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2555 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-598-6584 or www.cogga.org.

PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Free; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Prineville City Plaza, 387 N.E. Third St.; 503-739-0643 or prinevillefarmersmarket@gmail .com.

LA PINE COOP & GARDEN TOUR: Tour homes throughout La Pine and see hothouses, hen houses and gardens; proceeds benefit La Pine Little Deschutes Grange and the Newberry Habitat for Humanity ReStore; $10 per car; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.lapinecoopandgarden.com.

MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets; 541-489-3239 or madrassatmkt@gmail.com.

CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parking lot across from Bend Public Library, 600 N.W. Wall St.; 541-420-9015 or www .centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com.

HARVEST RUN: Drifters Car Club presents a car show with approximately 200 autos, hot rods and more; with live music, a show and shine and more; proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, Redmond-Sisters Hospice and Sparrow Clubs USA; free admission; 10 a.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-548-6329.

HIGH & DRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Festival includes live music, instrument workshops, food and more; directions to venue, Runway Ranch in Bend, on website; $15 for weekend; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; www.hadbf.com.

NORTHWEST CROSSING FARMERS MARKET: Free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives, Bend; 541-382-1662, valerie@brooksresources.com or www.nwxfarmersmarket.com.

SOLAR VIEWING: View the sun using safe techniques; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum .org.

BEND BREWFEST: Event includes tastings from more than 50 breweries, food vendors and more; children admitted until 7 p.m.; ID required for entry; free admission, must purchase mug and tasting tokens to drink; noon-11 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive; 541-312-8510 or www.bendbrewfest.com.

SUNDAY

OREGON STAR PARTY: Gather at Indian Trail Spring for night sky viewing, with speakers and more; registration required; directions to site available on website; $75, $25 ages 12-17, $15 ages 6-11; ; www .oregonstarparty.org.

HIGH & DRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Festival includes live music, instrument workshops, food and more; directions to venue, Runway Ranch in Bend, on website; $15 for weekend; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; www.hadbf.com.

CHUKKERS FOR CHARITY: Featuring the USPA Officer’s Cup polo match; proceeds benefit the Tower Theatre Foundation, Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center; $10, free ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m., gates open noon; Camp Fraley Ranch, 60580 Gosney Road, Bend; www.cascadepoloclub.com.

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL PIANO RECITAL: Elizabeth Joy Roe performs selections from Corigliano, Chopin and Beethoven; $30-$50, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.

MONDAY

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CLASSICAL CONCERT III: Featuring selections from Bach, Theofanidis and Vivaldi; $30-$60, $10 youth; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbott Drive; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.

TUESDAY

REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6:30 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue; 541-550-0066 or redmondfarmersmarket1@ hotmail.com.

TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637 or info@sustainableflame.com.

BROOKSWOOD PLAZA FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brookswood Meadow Plaza, 19530 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; 541-323-3370 or farmersmarket@brookswoodmeadowplaza.com.

WEDNESDAY

BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brooks Alley, between Northwest Franklin Avenue and Northwest Brooks Street; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.

DREAM RIDE: Decorate your bicycle then parade through the Old Mill District; ride ends at the Les Schwab Amphitheater; proceeds benefit Shine Global and Art Station; $10; 4 p.m.; Art Station, 313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-410-5513 or www.campcatalyst.wordpress.com.

MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Featuring big band music by the Notables Swing Band; vendors available; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or http://visitredmondoregon.com.

PICNIC IN THE PARK: Featuring an a cappella performance by The Coats; free; 6-8 p.m.; Pioneer Park, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD: The rock and soul act returns to Bend; with Amanda Shaw; $35 plus fees; 6:30 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-318-5457 or www.bendconcerts.com.

THURSDAY

TREEHOUSE PUPPETS IN THE PARK: With a performance of “Cory Coyote Holds an Election!"; followed by a coordinated activity; free; 11 a.m.-noon; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-7275 or www .bendparksandrec.org.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK: Featuring a performance of “Romeo & Juliet" by Cat Call Productions; $20-$75; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-323-0964 or www .bendticket.com.

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