Understanding Medicines in Older Adults: Care Team Principles: The class, designed to help anyone who cares for an aging person, will cover quality improvement strategies and medication safety; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Red Lion Inn & Suites, 1415 NE Third St., Bend; 800-930-6851.

AARP Smart Driving Class: Learn safety strategies that can help avoid crashes, increase confidence and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $15 members, $20 nonmembers, registration required; Black Bear Diner, 429 NW Cedar Ave., Suite 107, Redmond; 541-678-5483, ext. 110.

Bend Economic Development Board Meeting: The board will discuss sponsorship requests for fall events and updates on the map alignment project and more; noon-2 p.m.; free; City Hall, 710 NW Wall St., Bend; bendoregon.gov or 541-388-5505.

Deschutes County Commission Debate: A debate between the candidates for county commissioners will be held; 1-2:30 p.m.; free; Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 NE Fourth St., Bend; coar.com or 541-382-6027.

Sisters Urban Forestry Board Meeting: The board will approve a tree plan for Village at Cold Springs and a tree removal request; 3 p.m.; free; Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters; ci.sisters.or.us or 541-549-6022.

Getting Started at COCC: Potential students can learn about enrollment, funding and more; 4:30 p.m.; free registration required; Redmond Campus — Central Oregon Community College — Technology Education Center, Room 218, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-504-2900.

Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee: The committee will discuss the rights to negotiate the old city hall site, hear a presentation on Centennial Park and more; 5-6:30 p.m.; free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7761.

Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission: The commission will discuss the Sisters reconnaissance level survey, the 2019 Heritage Barn workshop, the restoration of the Paulina Lake cabins and more; 5:30 p.m.; free; Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters; ci.sisters.or.us or 541-388-6575.

WalkStrong Info Night: Learn more about the walking program that is designed for everybody and every ability.; 6-7 p.m.; free; FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend; 541-323-3488.

Bend’s Transportation Future: City, state and county planners will share their visions and ideas for a modern transportation system; 6-8 p.m.; free; Bend Elks Lodge #1371, 63120 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; boydacresneighborhood.com or 541-241-6256.

Deschutes County Hearings Officer: A request of a plan and zoning text amendment and zone change from Urban Area Reserve to the proposed Westside Transect Zone will be heard; 6 p.m.; free; Deschutes Services Center — Barnes Sawyer Rooms, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend; deschutescountyor.iqm2.com or 541-388-6570.

Crook County School Board Meeting: The board will discuss standard response protocol vs “Run, Hide, Fight,” sub-committee appointments, board policies and more; 6:30 p.m.; free; Barnes Butte Elementary School — Music Room, 1875 NW Ironhorse Drive, Prineville; 541-447-5664.