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Thursday 11/16

Writers Reading — Third Thursday Spoken Word Night: Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers and songwriters; 6-8 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org. 

Friday 11/17

Country Christmas: Featuring handcrafted gift items, metal art, jewelry, leatherwork, seasonal candles, ornaments, trees, wreaths and more, bring a nonperishable food item to donate to local food bank; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne; facebook.com/events/851775779861723 or 541-419-8637. 

Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Shop hundreds of exhibitors and local artisans for arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor and much more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $7 Children 12 and under free admission; Deschutes Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; HFGF.com or 503-643-8299.

Crackin Up Comedy: Portland comedian Brent Lowrey will headline; 8-9:30 p.m.; $15-$20; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com or 541-527-4345.

Saturday 11/18

Holiday Bazaar: There will be many vendors offering one-of-a-kind items for sale plus breakfast items of fresh cinnamon rolls and biscuits & gravy; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Assembly of God, 1865 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4555. 

Country Christmas: Featuring handcrafted gift items, metal art, jewelry, leatherwork, seasonal candles, ornaments, trees, wreaths and more, bring a nonperishable food item to donate to local food bank; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne; facebook.com/events/851775779861723 or 541-419-8637.

Homespun Holiday Bazaar: A country store, grandma’s attic, handmade items, quilts and religious Christmas gifts; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; St. Thomas Catholic Church, 1720 NW 19th St., Redmond; stthomasredmond.com or 541-923-5191. 

Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Shop hundreds of exhibitors and local artisans for arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor and much more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $7 Children 12 and under free admission; Deschutes Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; HFGF.com or 503-643-8299.

Holiday Craft Sale: There will be handcrafted goods for Holiday gift giving; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free; The Bridge Church, 2395 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; 541-480-5724. 

Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Learn how to build a turkey photo holder; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Lowe’s Home Improvement, 1313 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; lowes.com.

Bend Pops Orchestra Fall Concert: The orchestra will perform a variety of movie melodies; 2-3:30 p.m.; free; Ridgeview High School, 4635 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; bendpops.org or 541-504-3600.

Sunday 11/19

Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Shop hundreds of exhibitors and local artisans for arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $7 Children 12 and under free admission; Deschutes Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; HFGF.com or 503-643-8299.

Tuesday 11/21

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

Cornhole Tuesday: Play cornhole every Tuesday; 6 p.m.; Over the Edge Taphouse, 13959 SW Commercial Loop, Redmond; theedgetaphouse.com or 541-527-2101.

Redmond Chess Club: All levels and all ages chess; 6-9 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; highdesertmusichall.com.