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Published 5:00 am Saturday, September 29, 2007
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DD RANCH FUN RUN/WALK: Event includes a 5K open run, master run for those older than 40, a kids run for ages 12 and younger, a walk, opening of the pumpkin patch, hay rides, face painting, petting zoo, barbecue, live music and more; $25 entry fee includes barbecue, $15 seniors, $5 children younger than 12; 8 a.m. check in, run starts at 9 a.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; participant registration was due by Sept. 17; 548-2611 or www.ofco.org.
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ALL-BREED AGILITY TRIALS: Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club hosts dog agility trials with more than 350 competitors; free; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 388-4979.
CORN MAIZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH: A 7-acre pirate-themed corn maze, wagon and hay rides, petting zoo and more; $7.50 adults and $5.50 children for maze admission; The Maize 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., The Pumpkin Patch 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; pumpkinco.org or 504-1414.
FALL BUILD-A-MOUNTAIN: The High Desert Special Olympics invites the community to drop off refundable cans and bottles; cash donations also welcome; drop off cans and bottles at the Bend, Redmond and Prineville Erickson’s grocery stores from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., between Skjersaa’s and Mug Shots in Bend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in La Pine at the old Erickson’s parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 749-6517.
FREE DAY AT HIGH DESERT MUSEUM: Visitors can visit the museum for free with a pass from the Smithsonian’s Web site, www.smithsonian.com; free; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: A variety of local vendors offering local produce, baked goods, meats, candies, plants, flowers and more; includes live entertainment; free admission; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, Seventh and C streets, downtown Madras; 475-2350.
NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY: Families are invited to meet alpacas from six local farms and to watch spinning, felting and rug-hooking demonstrations; free; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Panorama Ranch, 18560 Plainview Road, Sisters; 317-4623.
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PILOT BUTTE CHALLENGE: The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department hosts the one-mile timed trail run/walk from the base to the summit of Pilot Butte; all ages and abilities are welcome; participants must preregister online at www.signmeupsports.com or entry forms can be obtained at REI, Footzone, Pearl Izumi factory store or the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in Bend; 9 a.m.; Pilot Butte; www.rei.com/stores/events/96 or 388-6055.
PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: A bounty of produce from local growers; free admission; 9 a.m. to noon; downtown plaza, across from the courthouse, Prineville; 280-4097.
BMW DRIVE FOR THE CURE: Residents can test drive BMWs and raise funds for the Susan G. Komen foundation, which raises money for breast cancer research, education and treatment for every mile driven, $1 will be donated; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Carrera Motors, 1045 S.E. Third St., Bend; 972-855-1607 or www.komen.org.
DUSTY YORK TRIO: Live jazz performance; $5; 10 a.m.; Be Bop Coffee House, 1900 N.E. Division St., Bend; 390-9587.
FRIENDS OF THE LA PINE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Book sale proceeds benefit the La Pine Public Library; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.
FAMILY FIESTA FUN DAY: Sunriver Area Public Library celebrates Latino culture; families can tour the library, watch the Pasajes de la Indepencia drama group interpret the Mexican independence and listen to Maritza perform traditional Latin American songs; free; 1 to 4 p.m. (show at 2 p.m.); Sunriver Area Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver; 312-1080.
BEND OKTOBERFEST: Featuring beers, snacks, traditional Bavarian music, games and children’s activities; $5; noon to 10 p.m.; downtown Bend on Oregon Avenue between Bond and Wall streets; www.downtownbend.org or 383-8268.
KAREN THERESE: Singer-songwriter will perform contemporary and traditional Native American music and dance, featuring dancers from Warm Springs and Rocky Boy reservations; $10 adults, $5 children younger than 17; 2 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
BENEFIT FOR EQUINE OUTREACH: Tumalo Cascade Equine Center hosts exhibition, trail class demonstration, dinner, horse adoption auction, stallion breeding raffle and more as a benefit to Equine Outreach; $75 per person; 1 p.m. event starts, 4:30 p.m. dinner; www.tumalocascade.com or 382-6652.
KENNY ROGERS: Legendary country singer performs; $32 general, $69 reserved; 6 p.m., gates open at 4:30 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 322-9383 or www.bendconcerts.com.
MR. VAGUE: Indie rock performance; free; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing Company, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.
URBAN ART: Show revolves around local filmmaker Nathan Gray and his skateboarding movie set in the Middle East; portion of proceeds will go to charities in India and the Middle East; ages 21 and older; $5; Old Mill Martini Bar, 360 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 977-2665.
ONE NIGHT ONLY: Band of local musicians plays its annual benefit show, with proceeds going to Sparrow Clubs; $15 donation; 7 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; call Jemie at 318-0858.
JAMES LEE STANLEY: The solo guitarist performs as part of the Three Pines house concert series in Bend; $15 (goes to the artist); 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m.; for reservations and location, call 617-8930 or e-mail holmes@threepinesconcerts.com; www .threepinesconcerts.com.
“THE SUNSHINE BOYS”: Closing night of 2nd Street Theater’s production of Neil Simon’s comedy about a begrudgingly reunited vaudeville team; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.
Sunday
DD RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH: Harvest celebration includes hayrides, hay maze, petting zoo, pumpkin hunting and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 548-1432.
FRIENDS OF THE LA PINE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Book sale proceeds benefit the La Pine Public Library; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.
ALL-BREED AGILITY TRIALS: Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club hosts dog agility trials with more than 350 competitors; free; 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 388-4979.
CORN MAIZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH: A 7-acre pirate-themed corn maze, wagon and hay rides, petting zoo and more; $7.50 adults, $5.50 children for maze admission; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; pumpkinco.org or 504-1414.
NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAY: Families are invited to meet alpacas from six local farms and to watch spinning, felting and rug-hooking demonstrations; free; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Panorama Ranch, 18560 Plainview Road, Sisters; 317-4623.
MICHAEL HAGMEIER: Didjeridu musician and composer of “Turtle Island Prayer” performs a healing concert; donations accepted; noon; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas St., Bend; www.envirocenter.org.
SIDE STREET STRUTTERS: Swing, big band, Dixieland and blues band performs as part of Redmond Community Concert Association’s series of six concerts; season ticket prices, which include all six shows, $50 adults, $20 students, $105 families, single show tickets not available; 2 and 6 p.m.; Redmond High School auditorium, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.redmondcca.org or 350-7222.
FUNDRAISING DINNER: A dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity; free; tickets required, call 549-1193 to reserve tickets; 6 p.m.; Five Pine Conference Center, 1021 Desperado Trail, Sisters; 549-1193.
METAL SHOW: A double-dose of serious metal from All That Remains and Protest the Hero, plus opening acts; $13 in advance plus service charges, $15 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 388-1106.
Monday
DD RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH: Harvest celebration includes hayrides, hay maze, petting zoo, pumpkin hunting and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 548-1432.
FRIENDS OF THE LA PINE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Book sale proceeds benefit the La Pine Public Library; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: The library invites the public to discuss “A Fine Balance” by Mistry Rohinton, a portrait of India featuring four characters; free; noon; Brooks Room, Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 617-7080 or www.dpls.us.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Wagon and hay rides, petting zoo and more; noon to 6 p.m.; 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; pumpkinco.org or 504-1414.
HOLD ’EM FOR HABITAT: Players are invited to play Texas Hold ’Em Blackjack at the two-night event, proceeds benefit the Habitat for Humanity, must be a winner of a previous tournament or a winner from the first night to play the second night; $5 for first night, $10 for second night; sign-up begins at 5 p.m., play begins at 6:30 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. Highway 20, Bend; 419-6021.
Tuesday
DD RANCH PUMPKIN PATCH: Harvest celebration includes hayrides, hay maze, petting zoo, pumpkin hunting and more; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 548-1432.
FRIENDS OF THE LA PINE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Book sale proceeds benefit the La Pine Public Library; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Wagon and hay rides, petting zoo and more; noon to 6 p.m.; 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; pumpkinco.org or 504-1414.
AMERICAN ASCENTS: Robert Schaller talks about his experience as the team physician for the first American team to ascend K2 and his climb up Nanda Devi to place a listening device on the top for the CIA; free; 7 p.m.; Mountain View High School auditorium, 2755 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 408-3500.
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