Community Datebook
Published 4:00 am Wednesday, December 5, 2007
ORGANIZATIONS
TODAY
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Active Single Friends: Swim; 9 a.m.; 389-7292.
Artist Talk: Meet other artists in community; 6 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 550-7321.
Autocross Club of Central Oregon: 6 p.m. social time, 6:30 p.m. meeting; Pappy’s Pizza, Bend; www .autoxclub.org.
Bend/Sunrise Lions Club: 7 to 8 a.m.; Jake’s Restaurant, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 389-8678.
Bend Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 7 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.
Cash Flow Club and Creating Passive Income: Play Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow board game and share ideas for creating multiple streams of passive income; 6 p.m., meetings rotate days of the week; e-mail bendliving@hotmail.com for current schedule.
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A Course in Miracles: Live with passion, purpose and faith; study and discussion; 7 p.m.; 1012 N.W. Wall St., Suite 210, Bend; 389-1580.
Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club: 7 p.m.; 21520 S.E. Modoc Lane, Bend; 317-1545.
Fraternal Order of the Eagles: Men’s and women’s meeting; 7 p.m.; 21280 Stevens Road, Bend; 330-0403.
The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.
Prime Time Toastmasters: 12:05 to 1:05 p.m.; 175 S.W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 416-6549.
Redmond Area Toastmasters: Improve your communication and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment; 7 to 8 a.m.; Redmond Fire Station, north entrance, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 548-6575.
Spirited Seniors: A time for zesty elders to discuss spirituality, aging gracefully, social issues, socialize and more; noon to 1:30 p.m.; Whispering Winds Retirement Home; 389-7526.
THURSDAY
Bend Horseshoe Club: A weekly practice; everyone welcome; 4 p.m.; Juniper Park horseshoe courts, Bend; 385-5215.
Bend Singles Night: Meet new friends, enjoy a great happy hour and prizes; 5 p.m. to close; Black Horse Saloon, 20565 N.E. Brinson Blvd., Bend; 382-4270 or www .blackhorsesaloon.com.
Communicators Plus Toastmasters: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; IHOP Restaurant, 30 N.E. Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; 593-1656.
The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.
Harmoneers Men’s Chorus: 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 382-3392.
Kiwanis International of Prineville: Luncheon program meeting; noon; Meadow Lakes Restaurant, 300 S.W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 447-5090.
Music Club: Join the La Pine Public Library as it showcases music from its collection; laptops, lattes and listening welcome; 6 to 8 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.
Redmond Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; for partners and game confirmation, call 923-3221.
Rotary Club of Redmond: Noon; Juniper Go Club, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 419-1889 or www.redmondoregonrotary.com.
FRIDAY
Bend Attachment Parenting Play Group: Meeting for parents with children; free; 10 a.m. to noon; tumalo@mac.com or 504-6929.
Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.
Deschutes County Ballroom Dance Club: No experience necessary and no partner needed; free; 8 to 10 p.m.; 175 N.E. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 322-0220 or www .dcbdc.com.
The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.
Parents Club: Bring the kids and meet with other parents and caregivers for knitting, book clubs or friendly conversation; 10 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.
Peace Vigil: 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Brandis Square, 1033 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 388-1793.
Redmond Area Toastmasters: Improve your communication and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment; noon to 1 p.m.; First American Title, 1330 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 548-6575.
SATURDAY
American Sewing Guild: Monthly meeting featuring guest speaker Harriet Langmas; 10 a.m. to noon; Hancock Fabrics, 63040 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 279-0635.
BENDubs Car Club: For European car enthusiasts; 7 p.m.; Cascade Lakes Lodge, 1441 S.W. Chandler Ave., Bend; www.bendubs.com.
Daughters of the American Revolution: Bend Chapter meeting and holiday social; 1 p.m.; Des Chutes Historical Center, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; 322-0898.
Jumpin’ Juniper Good Sams: Meets second weekend each month for camp-outs, potluck and fellowship; 504-1514 or 382-7031.
Redmond French Conversation Group: Learn and practice speaking French; 1:30 p.m.; Santiago’s Maté Company, 528 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 447-0732.
Redmond Masonic Lodge: Breakfast at 9 a.m.; Stated Communication at 10 a.m.; 627 S.W. Seventh St., Redmond; 548-3455 or www .redmondlodge.org.
Redmond Spanish Conversation Group: Native speakers of Spanish and English help each other learn their language; 9:30 a.m.; Santiago’s Maté Company, 528 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 447-0732.
Speakers Unlimited: 9 a.m. to noon; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 383-1780.
SUNDAY
Bingo: Presented by the United Senior Citizens of Bend; 1 to 4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.
A Course in Miracles: Live with passion, purpose and faith; study and discussion; 7 p.m.; 1012 N.W. Wall St., Suite 210, Bend; 389-1580.
Deschutes County Four-Wheelers: 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. meeting; Papa’s Pizza, 20265 S.W. Meyer Drive, Bend; 389-0090 or www .deschutescounty4wheelers.com.
Human Dignity Advocates: Peace gathering; 7 to 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Park, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 350-5133.
MONDAY
Active Single Friends: Social walk; 9 a.m.; Juniper Park, Bend; 610-4164.
Beta Sigma Phi: The local chapter of this national women’s sorority, which promotes life learning and friendship, meets; 7 p.m.; meeting locations vary; 389-4337.
Bend Zen: A meditation sitting group for all levels; 7 to 9 p.m.; Old Stone Church, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 382-6122.
Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.
Central Oregon Newcomers/ Oldcomers: Socializing, lunch and a speaker; $10; noon; Redmond VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; R.S.V.P. to 548-2968.
Central Oregon Sweet Adelines: 7 to 9 p.m.; Opportunity Foundation building, 835 E. State Highway 126, Redmond; 322-0265 or www.showcasechorus.com.
Conversational English Class: The Latino Community Association offers this drop-in class; snacks and child care provided; free; 6 to 8 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church, 566 N.E. Clay Ave., Bend; 382-4366.
The Golden Age Club: Cribbage, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows: 6 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 322-0983.
Language and Cultural Exchange: The Latino Community Association offers this event to practice Spanish and enjoy discussions about culture; snacks and child care provided; $1; 6 to 8 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church, 566 N.E. Clay Ave., Bend; 382-4366.
Lions International of Prineville: Breakfast, business and program; noon; The Apple Peddler, 1485 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 447-6926.
OpportuniTea: Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon hosts a monthly tea to invite anyone to learn more about the classes, services, referrals and volunteer opportunities; 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon, 222 S.E. Urania Lane, Bend; 385-0750.
PFLAG Central Oregon: For parents, families and friends of gays and lesbians; 6:30 p.m.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 317-2334 or www.pflag centralor.org.
Redmond Chess Club: 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 350-3345.
Scottish Country Dance: Beginners always welcome; $3; 7 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 N.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend; 549-0527.
Whispering Winds Chess Club: Any and all interested are cordially invited to attend; 6:30 to 10 p.m.; Whispering Winds, 2920 N.E. Conners Ave., Bend; 312-1507.
Writing For Fun: Hosted by former creative-writing teacher Kenneth Fenter, participants are encouraged to write and present to the group each week; $1; 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.
TUESDAY
Bend Agility Dog Club: Weekly practice; 385-6872 or 385-5215 for information.
Bend Elks Lodge #1371: 7:30 p.m.; 63120 N.E. Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 389-7438 or 382-1371.
Bend Go Club: Meets weekly; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, The Forum Shopping Center, 2610 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 385-9198 or www.usgo.org.
Bend Highnooners Toastmaster Club: Noon to 1 p.m.; New Hope Church, classroom D, 20080 S.W. Pinebrook Blvd., Bend; 350-6980.
Bend Kiwanis Club: 11:45 a.m.; Aspen Ridge Retirement Community; 1010 N.E. Purcell Blvd., Bend; 389-3678.
Beta Sigma Phi, Chapter Eta Xi: 7 to 9 p.m.; details and location at 390-7623.
Cascade Horizon Senior Band: For seniors older than 50 with previous band experience; 3:45 to 6 p.m.; High Desert Middle School band room, 61111 S.E. 27th St., Bend; 382-2712.
Central Oregon Coalition for Access: Monthly meeting about improving and maintaining disabled access; 3 to 5 p.m.; Deschutes Services Building, 1300 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 385-3320.
Central Oregon Dachshund Club: Call for time and place; 832-0685.
Civil Air Patrol: Youth aerospace education cadet program; 7 p.m.; Morning Star Christian School 19741 Baker Road, Bend; 598-7479.
High Desert Corvette Club: Raise funds for local charities and meet with Corvette enthusiasts; 6:30 p.m.; PMI building, 63050 N.E. Plateau Drive, Bend; 948-0576.
High Desert Saddle Club: 7 p.m.; Izzy’s, 810 S.W. 11th St., Redmond; 923-2605.
La Pine Lions Club: Noon; John C. Johnson Center, First Street and Coach Road, La Pine; 536-9235.
Newcomers Club of Bend: Women’s holiday luncheon featuring a fashion show; 11:30 a.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend; 633-7633.
Sierra Club: Local Juniper Group meeting; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 389-9115.
Soroptimist International of Redmond: Noon; First American Title, 1330 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 504-8163.
Women’s Group (Grupo de Mujeres): Promotion of Festival, education opportunities, parenting class information, craft activity; snacks and child care provided; free; 6 to 8 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church, 566 N.E. Clay St., Bend; 382-4366.
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