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Arts

Thursday 10/5

“Return to Sender” Camp Five Film Premiere: The documentary film by Nate Stephens and Camp Five Films tells the story of a 2022 record-breaking highline, chasing the first mile in America; 7-9 p.m.; $10; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; openspace.studio or 541-410-5866.

Friday 10/6

Traditional regalia of the Warm Springs Tribes: A showcase of the traditional regalia of the Warm Springs Tribes and reception opens with a reception from 6-8 p.m.; free; Oregon State University-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler, Bend; osucascades.edu or 541-322-3100.

First Friday Art Walk: Stroll the Old Mill and meet artists and makers and learn about their creative process; 3-6 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

First Friday Art Walk: Stroll historic downtown Bend to enjoy art, live music, local food & drink; 5-9 p.m.; free; Downtown, Bend; downtownbend.org

Purple Party: Join Saving Grace and Somewhere That’s Green for a party raising awareness and funds for Domestic Violence Awareness Month; 6:30-9 p.m.; $35; Somewhere That’s Green, 1017 NE 2nd St, Bend; thegreenhousecabaret.com or 541-330-4086.

Saturday 10/7

Bend Moonlight Market: Join for a night market of the season with vendors and food; 3-11 p.m.; free; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend; instagram.com or 541-410-5866.

Native Artist Demonstration: Native artist demonstrations from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of Edward J. Ray Hall; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Oregon State University-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler, Bend; osucascades.edu or 760-585-6336.

Native Dance Presentation: Native dance presentation from 3 to 4 p.m. in Bruckner Courtyard; 3-4 p.m.; free; Oregon State University-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler, Bend; osucascades.edu or 760-585-6336.

Traditional Salmon Bake: Traditional Native Salmon Bake from 4 to 5 p.m. in Obsidian Hall and Bruckner Courtyard.; 4-5 p.m.; free; Oregon State University-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler, Bend; secure.touchnet.net or 760-585-6336.

When September Ends: Bend Burlesque presents an emo alternative burlesque show; 8-10 p.m.; $20-$35; Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 185, Bend; eventbrite.com.

Sunday 10/8

Fauré Quartett: High Desert Chamber Music opens its 16th season with the prize-winning German group; 3:30 p.m.; $48, $10 for children and students; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; highdesertchambermusic.com or 541-306-3988.

Theater & Dance

Thursday 10/5

Beginning Square Dance Lessons: Square Dancing is done to a variety of music from pop to country to novelty; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 Cash or check, includes all 20 classes; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; centraloregoncouncil.org or 541-382-7014.

Embodied — An Introductory Series: An introductory series to support you to step into your body, community and into movement and your own dance; 6-7:30 p.m.; $175 for the five-week series; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Monday 10/9

Beginning Square Dance Lessons: Square Dancing is done to a variety of music from pop to country to novelty; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $80 Cash or check, includes all 20 classes; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; centraloregoncouncil.org or 541-382-7014.

Bend Ecstatic Dance: Join once or weekly for a group dance experience that has no choreographed moves and allows for freedom of movement to the sound of the music; 7:15-9:15 p.m.; $12-$22 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com

Wednesday 10/11

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance: Learn the Argentine tango in this beginner/intermediate class followed by dancing, no partner needed; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5-$10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; CentralOregonTango.com

Movement as Therapy: Psychotherapy combined with movement, exploring emotions, relational patterns, all in an intimate group; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; $400 for six-week series; White Aspen Creative, 18707 SW Century Drive, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance: A movement and dance class that focuses on practicing presence, moving, breathing, playing and connecting; 6-7:15 p.m.; $20; Continuum Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Saturday 10/7

Comedy For Kids’ Sake: A comedy event for charity will be held; 6-9 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend; visitbend.com or 541-317-0700.

Books 

Tuesday 10/10

“Finding the Magic in Middle School”: Acclaimed educator and author of “Finding the Magic in Middle School” Chris Balme offers practical advice for tapping into the positive potential of adolescent growth and development; 7-8:30 p.m.; $10 Plus fees. Contact the organizer for discounted tickets.; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; interconnecteddiversity.org

Kids & Family

Friday 10/5

Anabelle’s Angel Glow: An annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk and family event with bounce houses, face painting and more that raises money for children in need of therapy services throughout Central Oregon; 5-9 p.m.; $10-$30; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; anabellesangelglow.com or 541-312-0131.

Sunday 10/8

Sole Support for Parkinson’s: Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon will host its annual awareness walk and fundraiser; 12-3 p.m.; free Registration is free, donations welcomed; Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; solesupport.org

Sports & Outdoors

Friday 10/6

Anabelle’s Angel Glow: An annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk and family event with bounce houses, face painting and more that raises money for children in need of therapy services throughout Central Oregon; 5-9 p.m.; $10-$30; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; anabellesangelglow.com or 541-312-0131.

Saturday 10/7

Bend Mindful Triathlon: A one-of-a-kind triathlon made up of a 5K fun run, yoga and meditation, and don’t miss the afterparty; all ages, all levels are welcome.; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Alpenglow Community Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend; visitbend.com

Sunday 10/8

Family Adventure Race: A short race will be held; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; La Pine; visitbend.com

Grit Clinics X COTA MTB Skills Day and Optional Trail Building Day: Come for a weekend of tires and shovels on the trails.; 9 a.m.-noon; 7th Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend; visitbend.com

Think Wild Pumpkin Carving Party: Pumpkins will be carved; 2-4 p.m.; free donation suggested; Think Wild Pollinator Garden, 62410 Erickson Rd, Bend; tockify.com or 541-241-8680.

Tuesday 10/10

Yoga in The Park: An outdoor, restorative, donation-based yoga class will be held; 5-6 p.m.; $0-$30 Donation Based; Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend; DoYogaOutside.org

Lectures & Classes 

Thursday 10/5

Mindfulness Based Meditation Group: Meditation based on teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, it will include a reflection, two 20-minute sitting meditations, a brief walking meditation and an opportunity to share about the practice; 6:30-8 p.m.; free donations are accepted; Grace First Lutheran church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend or 802-299-0722.

Notary Public Services: free, limited notary services for the public on a drop-in basis. The notary will sign up to two documents per person per session. This service is not intended for commercial businesses.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend or 541-617-7050.

Parenting as a Highly Sensing (Sensitive) Person: Learn about parenting as a highly sensing (sensitive) person; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org

Taize Meditation Service: An hour of contemplative Taize music, prayer and silence will be held; 7-8 p.m.; free; St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/p/Taize-of-Central-Oregon

Saturday 10/7

Fall Thriving with Diabetes Education Series: An event on diabetes will be held; 9-11 a.m.; $0-$250 Covered by most insurance, Medicare, Oregon Health Plans; Synergy Health & Wellness, 244 NE Franklin Ave., Suite 5, Bend; synergyhealthbend.com or 541-419-4019.

Monday 10/9

Bend Zen Meditation Group: Two 25-minute sits followed by a short dharma discussion; 6:45-8:30 p.m.; free Donations accepted; Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooks Hall, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; bendzen.net or 541-382-5542.

NAMI Connections Peer Support Group: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition; 7-9 p.m.; free; Online via Zoom, Bend; namicentraloregon.org or 541-316-0167.

Writers Writing — Quiet Writing Time: Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want.free, open network WiFi available; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Tuesday 10/10

Brick Walls We Have Overcome—And How We Did It!: Hear how three Bend Geneology members came up with vital information for their family trees; 10-11:30 a.m.; in-person free; Zoom free for members, $5 for non-members; Williamson Hall, 2200 NE U.S. Highway 20, Bend; bendgenealogy.org or 541-317-9553.

Toastmasters of Redmond Weekly Meeting: Become a confident public speaker in a space that supports community, socialization and builds your self-confidence; 12-1 p.m.; free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond or 541-292-6177.

Writers Working — The Who, What, and Why of Writer Agreements: Understand the intricacies of publishing with the Central Oregon Writer’s Guild; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

You are What You Click: Your Health and Social Media: Dr. Brian Primack, will explain how “You Are What You Click: How Being Selective, Positive, and Creative Can Transform Your Social Media Experience.”; 5:30-7:15 p.m.; $22; Oregon State Univeristy, 1500 SW Chandler, Bend; OSUcascades.edu or 541-322-3100.

Wednesday 10/11

Conscious Relationships & Authentic Relating: Put the principles of conscious relationship and authentic relating into practice with exercises to build your relational muscles and give you confidence in using them in the real world; 7-9 p.m.; $20; The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend; meetup.com

Teen Grief Groups: This safe space allows them to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness,loss, divorce, death, anxiety depression and isolation; 6-7:30 p.m.; $50; The Cottage, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend; livingundone.org or 541-223-9955.

Food & Drinks

Thursday 10/5

Trivia on the Moon: Trivia will be held on the patio; 7-9 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Saturday 10/7

A Night With Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: A silent auction to benefit Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge programs to enhance wildlife habitat and conduct outreach programs will be held; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; free; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend or 541-382-5174.

Healing Reins’ Diamonds & Dust — Cline Falls Grand Opening Gala: A southern style dinner catered by Southern Accent benefiting Healing Reins’ new site in Tumalo; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; $115-$220; Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services, 65325 Cline Falls Road, Bend; healingreins.ejoinme.org or 541-382-9410.

Sunday 10/8

Brunch Trivia: Gather your team and join for a friendly competition of the mind; 12-2 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend; riversplacebend.com

Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo: The weekly bingo game will be held on the brewery’s patio; 10 a.m.; price of cards varyies depending on the game; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; silvermoonbrewing.com or 541-388-8331.

Monday 10/9

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Monday; 7-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Brewing Co., 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; worthy.beer or 541-639-4776.

Tuesday 10/10

Happy Hour at Home Instead: Description Are you a professional working or interested in the Senior Care industry?; 3-5 p.m.; 20380 Halfway Road #C, Bend; business.bendchamber.org

Trivia Night at Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers Live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night; 7-9 p.m.; Worthy Brewing Company, 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend; visitbend.com or 541-639-4776.

Wine Workshop Series-Schramsberg: The Original Champagne of California: Wine Workshop Series: Schramsberg: The Original Champagne of California; 6-7 p.m.; $20 Class price is refunded with 2 bottle purchase at the event; Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend; flightswinebend.com or 541-728-0753.

Wednesday 10/11

Bend Farmers Market: Supports the viability of local farmers and producers who offer fresh local produce and farm products produced sustainably, enhancing the business, nutritional, and community health of Central Oregon; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; accepts EBT; Downtown Bend, Brook Street Alley, Bend; bendfarmersmarket.com

Bingo + Dog Adoption: A night of high energy bingo and some pups looking for their forever homes; 6-8 p.m.; free; Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 Northeast Fourth St., Bend; streetdoghero.org

Game Night: Grab your friends and join for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games and more; 6-9 p.m.; free; Worthy Beers & Burgers, 806 NW Brooks St., Bend; facebook.com/WorthyBrewing or 541-678-6268.

Head Games Trivia Night: Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend; deschutesbrewery.com or 541-382-9242.