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BENDFILM: The ninth annual independent film festival features films at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, the Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater, Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Greenwood Playhouse and the Oxford Hotel; $200 full festival pass, $125 full film pass, individual tickets $11 in advance, $12 at the door; 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; 541-388-3378, info@bendfilm.org or www.bendfilm.org. (Story, Page 9)
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; noon-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
FROM CHE TO CASTRO: A discussion about building bridges with 21st-century Cuba; free; 1:30-3 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-633-7354.
“FINDING FREMONT IN OREGON, 1843": A presentation and screening of the documentary by Shirley Morris about the 20th century cowgirl; free; 3-5 p.m.; Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 S.W. Touchmark Way, Bend; 541-383-1414 or www.touchmarkbend.com.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 3-7 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Teresa Irish and Linda Irish Larsen present their book, “A Thousand Letters Home: One WWII Soldier's Story of War, Love and Life"; free; 5-8 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-7242 or www.athousandlettershome.com.
LITERARY HARVEST: Featuring readings by winners of the Literary Harvest writing contest; $10, $5 for Central Oregon Writers Guild members; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Comfort Suites, 2243 S.W. Yew Ave., Redmond; 541-408-6306 or www.centraloregonwritersguild.com.
“THE ARTIST": A screening of the PG-13-rated 2011 film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.
“EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL": Opening night of 2nd Street Theater's performance of the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com. (Story, Page 12)
JONATHAN WARREN & THE BILLY GOATS: The roots-rock band performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
KEATON COLLECTIVE: The rock band performs, with All You All; $5; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999. (Story, Page 6)
ANDY HACKBARTH: The Denver-based folk-pop artist performs; $3; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER DANCE PARTY: Featuring DJ Swett, with cocktails and food carts; part of the BendFilm Festival; $10; 9:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-3378 or www.bendfilm.org.
SATURDAY
Oct. 13
SKYLINERS WINTER SPORTS SWAP: Event features deals on new and used athletic gear, including ski equipment, winter clothing, ice skates and more; a percentage of the proceeds benefits the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; $3, $6 per family; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 149 S.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-388-0002 or www.mbsef.org.
BENDFILM: The ninth annual independent film festival features films at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, the Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater, Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Greenwood Playhouse and the Oxford Hotel; $200 full festival pass, $125 full film pass, individual tickets $11 in advance, $12 at the door; 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; 541-388-3378, info@bendfilm.org or www.bendfilm.org.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE: 5K costume race to benefit Elk Meadow Elementary, with a one-mile kids run; races begin and end at the plaza; followed by a family fun fair and costume contest; registration requested; $20, $5 kids run, free for spectators; 5K race starts at 10 a.m.; Brookswood Meadow Plaza, 19530 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; 541-279-1875 or www.greatraceofbend.com.
USED GEAR AND TOOL SALE: Held on the baseball field, with a silent auction; proceeds benefit Heart of Oregon Corps; free admission; 9 a.m.; Marshall High School, 1291 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-633-7834 or www.heartoforegon.org.
“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: L'ELISIR D'AMORE": Starring Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien and Ambrogio Maestri in a presentation of Donizetti's masterpiece; opera performance transmitted live in high definition; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347. (Story, Page 28)
BOOK FAIR: Mt. Bachelor Quilters Guild hosts a book fair featuring a children's hands-on quilt project to take home; a portion of proceeds benefits the Guild's outreach programs; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-7242 or www.quiltsqq.com.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
“LEAPS AND BOUNDS": The Affording Hope Project presents a one-woman performance by Tevyn East about the interconnection of faith, ecology and the global economy; registration requested; donations accepted; 2-4 p.m.; United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-4895, tlarson@bendbroadband.com or www.emorgan.org/events.php.
LIFTING HEARTS: A Harmony 4 Women benefit concert for Grandma's House, Saving Grace, the Women's Resource Center of Central Oregon and Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 3 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-383-3142 or www.harmony4women.com.
HOE-DOWN AND PIG ROAST: Featuring a buffet dinner, live music, dancing, contests and more; proceeds benefit the Local Commerce Alliance; $25, $5 children 12 and younger; 5 p.m.; Stamper Ranch, 65325 73rd St. , Bend; 541-633-0674 or www.centraloregonlocavore.com.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Proceeds benefit local veterans; $8, $7 senors and children ages 6 and younger; 5-7 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.
KIWANIS OKTOBERFEST AUCTION: Featuring a meal of beer and brats, with an auction; ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Redmond; $25; 5:30 p.m.; St. Thomas Academy, 1720 N.W. 19th St., Redmond; 541-980-2040 or www.redmondkiwanis.org.
VFW OCTOBERFEST: An authentic German dinner, with live music and dancing; reservations recommended; proceeds benefit the VFW food pantry for veterans and families; $10, $3 dancing only; 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. dancing; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.
BEND GAME NIGHT: Play available board games or bring your own; free; 6 p.m.-midnight; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-318-8459.
I HEART CENTRAL OREGON CELEBRATION: Celebrate the day of service with inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic and a performance by Elliot; free ticket required; 6:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Hooker Creek Event Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 503-350-6029, elisa@theheartcampaign.com or www.iheartcentraloregon.com.
“EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
HILLSTOMP: The Portland-based punk-blues duo performs, with Avery James & The Hillandales and Grit & Grizzle; $7, plus fees in advance at www.bendticket.com, $9 at the door; 8 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; www.facebook .com/riseuppresents. (Story, Page 4)
SASSPARILLA: The Portland-based blues band performs, with Shade 13, Susan SurfTone and The Outer Space Heaters; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand. (Story, Page 4)
MANIMAL HOUSE: The Portland-based funk-soul act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
SUNDAY
Oct. 14
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
BENDFILM: The ninth annual independent film festival features films at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, the Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater, Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Greenwood Playhouse and the Oxford Hotel; $200 full festival pass, $125 full film pass, individual tickets $11 in advance, $12 at the door; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; 541-388-3378, info@bendfilm.org or www.bendfilm.org.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Fiddle music and dancing; donations accepted; 1-3:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-647-4789.
MEISSNER EQUIPMENT FUNDRAISER: A fall party with dinner, drinks, a raffle and live music; proceeds go toward a new snowmobile and groomer for Meissner ski trails; $10 admission; 3-6 p.m.; Aspen Hall, 18920 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-385-9902 or www.meissnernordic.org.
“EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 4 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
THE SPEAKEASY: An open mic storytelling event; stories must be no longer than seven minutes, and should be scary stories; followed by a screening of the Roger Corman film “The Pit and the Pendulum"; $5; 6 p.m.; Tin Pan Theater, 869 N.W. Tin Pan Alley, Bend; 541-504-6721 or brad@innovationtw.org. (Story, Page 13)
TAARKA DUO: The gypsy-jazz act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
MONDAY
Oct. 15
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TUESDAY
Oct. 16
“THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION": Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Alice Miles; free; 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “Stitches" by David Small; free; noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-330-3764 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“THE JUNGLEERS IN BATTLE": A screening of the documentary film about the World War II 41st Infantry Division; $10 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org. (Story, Page 28)
WEDNESDAY
Oct. 17
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; noon-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
IGNITE BEND: A series of five-minute presentations on a range of topics, each chosen by the presenter; SOLD OUT; 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St.; 541-480-6492 or www.ignitebend.com.
SARA JACKSON-HOLMAN: The Portland-based piano-pop artist performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
ZION I: The Bay Area-based hip-hop duo perform, with Graft, Minnesota, Diego's Umbrella and Vokab Kompany; $15 plus fees in advance, $18 at the door; 8:30 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.randompresents.com. (Story, Page 5)
THURSDAY
Oct. 18
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; noon-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett; free; noon; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1090 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
SMART ART FUNDRAISER: Featuring an art show, art sales and a social; proceeds benefit the nonprofit SMART; free; 5 p.m.; River Run Event Center, 1730 Blue Heron Drive, Redmond; 541-355-5600 or www.getsmartoregon.org.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: William Sullivan talks about his book “The Case of D.B. Cooper's Parachute"; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDERS' NIGHT: Nature photographer Terry Steele presents “Birding up the Texas Gulf"; hosted by East Cascades Audubon Society; free; 6:30 p.m. social; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-385-6908.
WOODY PINES: The ragtime and blues band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
“EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
FRUITION AND DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS: A night of jammy string-band music; $8 plus fees in advance, $12 at the door; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999 or www.p44p.biz. (Story, Page 3)
MARK SEXTON BAND: The Reno-based funk-soul act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
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