Today

LASAGNA BANQUET: A lasagna dinner recognizing the 2013 Teacher of the Year, and Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy competition winners; registration requested; $10; 7 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.

“LIFE OF PI”: A screening of the PG-rated 2012 film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.

SATURDAY

SPORTSMAN JAMBOREE COLLECTIBLE SHOW: A show of guns, knives, coins and collectibles; food available; $5, $4 with a trade gun, free ages 12 and younger with an adult; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; La Pine Event Center, 16405 First St.; 541-536-2223.

BEND SPRING FESTIVAL: A celebration of the new season with art, live music and a street chalk art competition; free; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives; www.nwxevents.com.

WALK TO CURE DIABETES: A 2.4-mile walk to raise awareness of diabetes; free, registration required; proceeds benefit diabetes research; donations accepted; 11 a.m., check-in at 10 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Southwest Columbia Street and Southwest Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 503-643-1995 or www.jdrforegon.org.

WRITE NOW!: Brainstorm, play word games and more in a casual setting, to help creative writing; free; 1 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1081 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

A NOVEL IDEA KICKOFF: An overview of events in the 2013 A Novel Idea … Read Together program; with presentations by Stacey Donohue and Heather McNeil; free; 3 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

VFW DINNER: A French dip dinner, with karaoke; $7.50; 5 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.

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.

POSTCARDS: Bend Dance Project presents an evening of dance and music inspired by images found on postcards, featuring Velocity Dance Theatre, Jazz Dance Collective, South County Hipsters and the Hokule’a Polynesian Dancers; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-410-8451 or www.benddanceproject.org.

HIGH DESERT CHAMBER MUSIC — HIGHLAND QUARTET: String musicians play selections of chamber music; $35, $10 children and students; 7:30 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436, info@highdesertchambermusic.com or www.highdesertchambermusic.com.

SUNDAY

SPORTSMAN JAMBOREE COLLECTIBLE SHOW: A show of guns, knives, coins and collectibles; food available; $5, $4 with a trade gun, free ages 12 and younger with an adult; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; La Pine Event Center, 16405 First St.; 541-536-2223.

BEND SPRING FESTIVAL: A celebration of the new season with art, live music and food and drinks; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives; www.nwxevents.com.

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.

“ALONE IN THE WILDERNESS”: A screening of the documentary film about the life of Richard Proenneke in the wilds of Alaska; free; 1:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1033 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

ROMANCING THE WEST LEGACY TOUR: A documentary-style concert covering 240 years of the American West, from ragtime to rock; headlined by Woodstock legend Melanie Safka; $25-$32 plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

MONDAY

FOLKLORE IN OUR LIVES: Terry Krueger, a literature instructor at Central Oregon Community College, explores the significance of folklore; free; 6 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1033 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

THOMAS EDISON, INVENTOR, LECTURER AND PRANKSTER: Edison, portrayed by Broadway actor Patrick Garner, shares secrets to motivate students; recommended for ages 6-12; $12, $8 children 12 and younger, plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

TUESDAY

MAKING A LIFE ON THE “LAST FRONTIER”: A presentation by Bob Boyd about skills and tools used in Alaska; free; 6 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1032 or lizg@deschuteslibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY

“WHAT’S BENEATH AMERICA?”: A screening of Discovery’s educational video showing the process of nature’s impact on the land under our feet; free; 7 p.m.; Ray’s Food Place, 900 S.W. 23rd St., Redmond; 541-382-7197.

THURSDAY

CENTRAL OREGON MATH CONTEST: Watch more than 100 high school students compete in various competitions such as math bees, relays and scavenger hunts; free; 9:15 a.m., doors open at 8:45 a.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7724.

HOMESTEADING CENTRAL OREGON: Kelly Cannon-Miller of the Des Chutes Historical Museum discusses the reality of early 20th century homesteading; free; 6 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-312-1033 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.