Family Events Calendar
Published 5:00 am Friday, April 10, 2009
Today
DEVELOPMUSIC’S EGG HUNT: An egg hunt for children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years; reservations required; free; 10-11:30 a.m.; DevelopMusic, 2537 N.E. Lynda Lane, Bend; 541-389-6690 or amy@developmusic.com.
“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND”: The Three Rivers Elementary School presents the one-act musical, based on the Hans Christian Andersen story “The Little Mermaid”; the play takes place in the French Antilles; $6 adults, $4 students; 1 and 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
ANIME ART WORKSHOP: Anime painting workshop inspired by the Japanese art form; for teens and adults; registration requested; free; 1-3 p.m.; Arts Central Station, 313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
ANIME ART WORKSHOP: Anime painting workshop inspired by the Japanese art form; for children ages 6-12; registration requested; free; 4-6 p.m.; Arts Central Station, 313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
SATURDAY
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Madras United Methodist Church hosts a free pancake breakfast followed by an egg hunt for children in fifth grade and younger; free; 9 a.m.; Madras United Methodist Church, 49 N.E. 12th St.; 541-475-2150.
CHAMPAGNE EASTER BUFFET: The VFW of Bend hosts a buffet of French toast, ham, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and more with a complimentary glass of champagne; $7 adults, $6 children and seniors; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.
DOWNTOWN REDMOND EASTER EGG HUNT: Event includes a hunt for more than 10,000 eggs filled with candy, prizes and Redmond Downtown Dollars, games, prizes, music, face painting, chalk art, an Easter bonnet contest and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-923-7761.
EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY: The Christian Life Center sponsors family activities including a bounce house, craft projects and face painting and a lunch of hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and more; event will not be held in inclement weather; free; 10 a.m.-noon; Mountain View High School, 2755 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-389-8241 or www.clcbend.com.
PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY: Get a 4-by-6 photograph with the Easter Bunny in exchange for a donation that will be sent to Central Oregon troops deployed overseas; items needed include jerky, DVDs, batteries, socks, T-shirts and sunscreen; donations accepted; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 541-389-9600.
RED’S EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: Event includes an egg hunt with more than 5,000 eggs filled with candy, coupons and prizes, and a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and Red the robin; free; 10:30 a.m.; Center Plaza, The Old Mill District, Southwest Powerhouse Drive between The Gap and Anthony’s, Bend; 541-312-0131.
ANIME ART WORKSHOP: Anime painting workshop inspired by the Japanese art form; for teens and adults; registration requested; free; 11 a.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
NATIVE AMERICAN SPRING FESTIVAL: Central Oregon Community College Native American Program sponsors a festival of traditional food, music, dancing, a drum circle, arts and crafts vendors and cultural education; free; 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Mazama Gymnasium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-3782 or www.nativeamerican.cocc.edu.
SUNRIVER EASTER EGG HUNT: The Deschutes River Recreation Homes is hosting an Easter egg hunt of about 600 plastic eggs filled with candy; refreshments provided; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Deschutes River Recreation Homes, Spring River Road and Stellar Drive; 541-598-7502.
EASTER EGG HUNT: Event includes an egg hunt and live music by the children’s choir followed by a hot dog lunch sponsored by Grace First Lutheran’s youth; donations accepted; noon; Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-382-6862.
EASTER EGG HUNT: The Aspen Ridge Retirement Community hosts an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and arts and crafts; ages 10 and younger only; children must be accompanied by an adult; free; 1-2 p.m. pictures, 2-4 p.m. egg hunt; Aspen Ridge Retirement Community, 1010 N.E. Purcell Blvd., Bend; 541-385-8500.
EASTER EGG HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA: The Cougar Springs Senior Living Community hosts the third annual event which includes an Easter egg hunt with gifts for the silver and golden eggs, craft tables, pictures with the Easter Bunny, refreshments, ice cream, cookies and more; free; 1-4 p.m.; Cougar Springs Senior Living Community, 1942 S.W. Canyon Drive, Redmond; 541-316-4400.
PAPER SCULPTURE: Learn how to make origami stars in a hands-on workshop led by Carol Balyozian; free; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1064.
EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA: Event includes a Easter bonnet parade, with prizes for the best animal bonnet, photos with the Easter Bunny, games and a pet adoption fair; proceeds benefit the Redmond Humane Society; $10 photos, $5 parade participation fee, free for the egg hunt and games; 2-5 p.m. adoption fair, 2-3 p.m. egg hunt, 3:30 p.m. parade, 3-5 p.m. photos and games; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave.; 541-923-0882.
JEFFERSON COUNTY FILM SERIES: Screening of the PG-rated film “The Dark Crystal”; free; 2 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.
BEND COMMUNITY CONTRADANCE: Featuring caller Stacey Rose and music by The Tune Dawgs; $7; lesson at 7 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m.; Highland Magnet School, 701 N.W. Newport Ave.; 541-330-8943.
SUNDAY
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AND BREAKFAST: Sunrise service includes live music, an Easter message and singing followed by an Easter breakfast of eggs, ham, pancakes, hash browns and more; proceeds benefit the Fort Rock Grange building renovation; $6, $3 ages 12 and younger; approximately 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. breakfast; Fort Rock Grange, 64651 Fort Rock Road; 541-576-2289.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT: Bend Elk’s Lodge #1371 hosts an egg hunt of about 5,000 eggs filled with candy; free; 9 a.m.; Juniper Park, 741 N.E. Franklin Ave, Bend; 541-389-7438.
EASTER BRUNCH AND EGG HUNT: The Seventh Mountain Resort is hosting an Easter brunch at Seasons restaurant followed by an egg hunt; $30 adults, $15 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. brunch, 10 a.m. and noon egg hunts; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-382-8711.
SUNRIVER EASTER BRUNCH: Sunriver Resort’s annual brunch of salad, sushi, fruits, pastries, lamb and more; the Easter Bunny will be visiting with guests; reservations recommended; $29.95, $15 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Abbot Room, Sunriver Resort, 17728 Abbot Drive; 541-593-4609.
EASTER SERVICE AND EGG HUNT: The Mountain View Bible Church hosts a hunt for more than 2,000 eggs following the Easter service; music and child care will also be provided; free; 10:30 a.m. service, 11:30 a.m. egg hunt; Cascades Academy, 2150 N.E. Studio Road, Suite 2, Bend; 541-318-1175.
EASTER BRUNCH: The La Pine Community Kitchen hosts a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, quiche and more; proceeds benefit the kitchen, which serves hot meals to those in need; $8; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; La Pine Community Kitchen, 16480 Finley Butte Road; 541-536-1312.
EASTER EGG HUNT: Visit with the Easter Bunny and bring a basket to participate in an egg hunt; free; 11 a.m.; Black Butte Ranch, milepost 93, U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; 541-595-1282.
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH: With appearances by the Easter Bunny; reservations recommended; $19.95 adults, $17.95 ages 55 and older, $9.95 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 541-389-9600.
SUNRIVER EASTER EGG HUNT: Sunriver Resort’s annual egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny; reservations recommended; $12 includes a basket and egg hunt; 11:30 a.m.; Abbot Room, Sunriver Resort, 17728 Abbot Drive; 541-593-4609.
MONDAY
No family event listings.
TUESDAY
IKEBANA FLOWER ARRANGING: A hands-on workshop lead by Stephanie Morton; limited to 12 participants; registration requested; free; 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1032 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
WEDNESDAY
PREPARING SUSHI AT HOME: Teresa Bowerman discusses and demonstrates how to prepare and serve sushi at home; free; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
THURSDAY
“IT’S GREAT TO BE GRAND”: The Working Wonders Children’s Museum offers free admission for grandparents, as well as for children ages 1 and younger; others are $6; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Working Wonders Children’s Museum, 520 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Suite 624, Bend; 541-389-4500.
IKEBANA FLOWER ARRANGING: A hands-on workshop lead by Stephanie Morton; limited to 12 participants; registration requested; free; 3 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1032 or www.dpls .us/calendar.
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