Community Datebook
Published 5:00 am Wednesday, April 2, 2008
ORGANIZATIONS
TODAY
Active Single Friends: Swim; 9 a.m.; 389-7292.
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.
Central Oregon Chess Club: 6 p.m.; Aspen Ridge Retirement Home, 1010 N.E. Purcell Blvd., Bend; 385-8500.
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.
The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.
Kiwanis Club of Redmond: Noon to 1 p.m.; Sully’s Restaurant, 314 S.W. Fifth St., Redmond; 548-5935
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, 2920 N.E. Conners Ave., Bend; 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 and 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.
Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living: Social and support opportunities for people with disabilities; 10:30 a.m.; 20436 S.E. Clay Pigeon Court, Bend; 388-8103.
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.
League of Women Voters of Deschutes County: 385-9227.
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.
Sassy Singles Ladies Group: Single women of any age welcome to learn about group activities; 1 p.m., Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend. 330-1654.
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.
Soroptimist International of Prineville Charitable Trust: Bingo; 6:30 p.m.; Prineville Soroptimist Senior Center, 180 N.E. Belknap St., Prineville; 447-6844.
SATURDAY
Community VFW Breakfast: Breakfast, plus bake sale for the troops; 8:30-11 a.m.; $6 adults, $5 seniors and children; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 389-0775.
Open Dance: Featuring dance music for many popular styles, including the waltz, foxtrot, cha cha and the hustle; $5, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.
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 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.
SUNDAY
Compañeros: People learning Spanish or English join together to share language and culture; all levels of ability welcome; potluck meal to share foods representing native countries; 2 to 4 p.m.; St. Francis School, 2450 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 388-9079.
A Course in Miracles: Live with passion, purpose and faith; 9:30 a.m. meditation, 10 a.m. study group; 1012 N.W. Wall St., Suite 210, Bend; 389-1580.
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 Camera Club: Competition night; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 389-0663.
Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.
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: Pinochle players wanted, free pinochle lessons and light refreshments; no experience necessary; reservations required; 1 to 3 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-8314 or 350-8329.
Human Dignity Advocates: Meeting and discussion of Naomi Wolf’s “The End of America — A Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot”; 6 p.m.; Crook County Library Broughton Room, 175 N.W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 548-5131.
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.
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.
VFW Dexter Fincher Post 1412: Business meeting; 7 p.m.; Veterans Hall, 405 N. Main St., Prineville; 447-7438.
Whispering Winds Chess Club: Any and all interested are cordially invited to attend; 6:30 to 10 p.m.; Whispering Winds retirement home, 2920 N.E. Conners Ave., Bend; 312-1507.
Writing For Fun: 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: Noon; King Buffet, 2000 N.E. Third St., Suite 104, 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.
Civil Air Patrol: Youth aerospace education cadet program; 7 p.m.; Morning Star Christian School, 19741 Baker Road, Bend; 598-7479.
Cribbage Club: Nine-game scorecard; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.
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: Public welcome to learn about the club; 7 p.m.; Izzy’s, 810 S.W. 11th St., Redmond; 923-2605.
International Folk Dancing: Beginning to advanced dancing; no partners needed; $4; 7 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 N.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend; 318-8799.
La Pine Lions Club: Noon; John C. Johnson Center, First Street and Coach Road, La Pine; 536-9235.
Oregon Landscape Contractors Association, Central Oregon Chapter: 6 p.m.; Greg’s Grill, 395 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 382-9412.
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 Prineville: Prineville Soroptimist Senior Center, 180 N.E. Belknap St., Prineville; 447-6844.
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 Ave., Bend; 382-4366.
Datebook is a weekly calendar of regularly scheduled area events and meetings. Listings are free, but must be updated monthly to remain in the Datebook. To include your nonprofit event, please send details to Community Datebook, The Bulletin, P.O. Box 6020, Bend, OR 97708, or e-mail communitylife@bendbulletin.com. Deadline is 10 days prior to the desired date of publication.