Redmond Farmers Market • June 10 – Sept. 23

“Families should buy from our farmers market because we have fresh, local, organic produce and meats,” said Michelle Jiunta, marketing manager for the Redmond Farmers Market. “Plus, it helps support the local economy.”

The Redmond Farmers Market will be spreading the joys of organics Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. at Centennial Park in downtown Redmond. Everything sold from the approximately 20 booths is grown or handmade in Oregon. Music will be provided by the likes of local band Sage Roots and Redmond singer-songwriter Allan Byer.

Central Oregon farms and ranches, such as Terrebonne’s Rainshadow Organics and DD Ranch, will participate alongside berry farms from Molalla. Local craft specialists will peddle jewelry, photos, stained glass, soaps and lotions. Local bakeries will add to the flavor of the market.

“We always have good produce, but this year I am really excited by the artisan baked goods,” explained Jiunta.

To see what produce, baked goods and crafts the Redmond Farmers Market has to offer, stop by Tuesdays this summer.

Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase • Aug. 13-16

Invading the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 13-16, is the FMCA’s 90th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase. Put on by the Family Motor Coach Association, this year’s event is titled, “High Desert Sunrise.” The last event in Georgia had more than 3,000 motorhomes, translating to more than 6,000 people enjoying the seminars, craft classes, RV tours and entertainment.

Festivities will begin Thursday night with three different acts performing in different locations. Artists will include America’s Got Talent’s Brady Goss, doo-wop band the Young Bucs, and Johnny Goodrum performing ‘60s and ‘70s dance music. On Friday, William Florian will perform his “Those Were the Days” old-time act. Johnny Counterfit will wrap up the show Saturday with his impressions, comedy and singing.

“These are unique events for motorhome owners to view the latest technology and style of motorhomes,” explained convention coordinator, Chris Lusk. “There will be a wide array of vendors and over 120 seminars on the motorhome lifestyle.”

More information can be found by visiting www.fmca.com/conventions/redmond-2014 or calling 800-543-3622.

Drifters Harvest Run Car Show • Aug. 15-16

Rolling into downtown Redmond the weekend of Aug. 15-16 will be the 21st annual Harvest Run Car Show, presented by the Drifters Car Club.

Festivities will commence Friday evening at 6 p.m. with classic car enthusiasts registering their vehicles while music from a local DJ fills the air around Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue. The Friday night cruise will begin at 8 p.m. as the beautifully maintained cars, trucks and motorcycles show off their owners’ hard work.

Starting at 10 a.m., Saturday’s events will have something for the whole family. The adults will get to peruse the automotive slices of history during the car show and shine.

Proceeds from the car show go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, Sparrow Clubs and Hospice of Redmond.

“It’s a good, relaxing time,” explained car club president, Jim Larson. “You’ll see all kinds of cool cars and motorcycles. And, it’s next to the park.”

For more information, contact 541-548-6329.

Relay for Life • Aug. 16-17

In 2014, there will be an estimated 1,665,540 new cancer cases diagnosed and 585,720 cancer deaths in the United States. Since 1985, the American Cancer Society has held 24-hour Relay for Life events across the country. The first one ever held in Redmond will take begin at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School.

“The Redmond one is a brand new event,” explained Lauren Olander, Relay for Life Specialist for ACS. “It used to be combined with the Bend relay, but Redmond residents asked ACS to give Redmond their own.”

The ACS has set a goal of 20 teams raising a total of $25,000 as they walk around a track for 24 straight hours.

“The 24 hours represent a day in the life of a cancer patient as well as the fact that the community is there for them 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Olander.

More information can be found at www.relayforlife.org.

— by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects