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Arts

Thursday 1/4

Monthly Jewelry Open Lab: Practice skills learned in a jewelry making class; 5:30 p.m.; $15 must have taken a jewelry making class at DIYcave; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Friday 1/5

First Friday Art Walk: First Friday Art Walk is an opportunity to chat with artists and makers, to learn about their creative process and to expand your creative community; 3-6 p.m.; free; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; oldmilldistrict.com or 541-312-0131.

First Friday Artwalk: Check out art by local artists at local businesses around town; 4-7 p.m.; free; Downtown, 916 NW Wall St., Bend; downtownbend.org or 541-640-1790.

Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio: Open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 1-5 p.m.; free; Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend; dkreitzer.com or 805-234-2048.

Tuesday 1/9

Central Oregon Writers Guild Monthly Meeting: Monthly meetings feature a member reading followed by a craft presentation facilitated by a visiting author/instructor; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library — Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; centraloregonwritersguild.com or 541-617-7050.

Theater & Dance

Sunday 1/7

Soulful Sundays Community Dance: A Sunday morning dance, embodied prayer, alone and together; 10-11:30 a.m.; $20 online prepayment, $25 at the event; Continuum Yoga Studio, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Monday 1/8

Bend Ecstatic Dance: 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 sliding scale, ages 12+; Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend; ecstaticbend.com.

Wednesday 1/10

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.; $10 drop-in; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend; CentralOregonTango.com.

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 Drive, Suite 112, Bend; soulinmotionbend.com or 541-948-7015.

Comedy

Monday 1/8

Beertown Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m.; free; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; beertowncomedy.com or 541-388-8331.

Improv for Life: An eight session improv comedy workshop; 5:31-7:30 p.m.; $159; COCC — Chandler Lab, 1027 NW Trenton Ave., Bend; rennytemple.com or 541-383-7270.

Books

Wednesday 1/10

Writers Reading — Joy Ride author Kristen Jokinen: An exclusive reading and Q&A by a local author; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Sports & Outdoors

Thursday 1/4

Winter Wandering: Explore the Deschutes Land Trust’s preserves; Deschutes Land Trust preserves, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Saturday 1/6

Prenatal Yoga Classes: All levels and stages of pregnancy are welcome; 10:30-11:45 a.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Sunday 1/7

MBSEF Youth Skimo Program: Introduce youth athletes of middle and high school ages interested in ski mountaineering to the sport through a program designed around both competition and fun; 2:45-5 p.m.; $425; MBSEF Bill Healy Training Center, 2765 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; mbsef.org or 541-388-0002.

Monday 1/8

Total Core Yoga Classes: This series focuses on developing the whole network of muscles throughout your trunk, moms three months postpartum are welcome to attend; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Tuesday 1/9

Swordfighting from the Age of Pirates: Historical fencing practices and competitions; 5:30-7 p.m.; free for the first month, sliding-scale dues afterward; Masonic Hall of Bend, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; bend1595.com or 541-241-6742.

Think Wild Trivia Night: Test your knowledge of Central Oregon’s wildlife, outdoors and conservation to win great prizes; 6-8 p.m.; free raffle tickets can be purchased with cash or via Venmo; The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend; tockify.com or 541-668-1815.

Yoga Wall Classes: The Yoga Wall improves alignment, takes you deeper into poses and elongates the spine; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; $125; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Wednesday 1/10

How Trail Improvements Happen and How To Get Involved: Hear from trail advocacy leaders about what your role can be in speaking up for trails in this Intentional Hiking talk; 10-11:30 a.m.; free, virtual; intentionalhiking.com.

MBSEF Youth Skimo Program: Introduce youth athletes of middle and high school ages interested in ski mountaineering to the sport through a program designed around both competition and fun; 2:45-5 p.m.; $425; MBSEF Bill Healy Training Center, 2765 NW Lolo Drive, Bend; mbsef.org or 541-388-0002.

Kids & Family

Thursday 1/4

Mini-Ninja Camp: Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching and interactive story time, 6-week series, age 3-5, drop-off; 1-3 p.m.; $165; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Saturday 1/6

Storytime with Sloth: There will be books, songs and coloring time, all ages welcome; 10-11 a.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Tuesday 1/9

Kids’ Storytelling Essentials Workshop: A youth creative writing workshop taught by Bend-based writer, educator and performer Claire Brislin; 3:45-5:15 p.m.; free; Sisters Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Wednesday 1/10

Storytime: Share stories, movement and a touch of music with ages 5 and younger, geared toward those younger ages; 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; free; Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Suite 110, Bend; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp: Circuits include climbing, parkour, gymnastics, and functional fitness movements, 6-week series, ages 6-10, drop-off; 1:30-4 p.m.; $199; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.

Lectures & Classes

Thursday 1/4

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; 802-299-0722.

Taize Meditation Service: The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of contemplative Taize music, prayer and silence at this monthly ecumenical service of healing and reconciliation; 7-8 p.m.; free; St. Helens Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100071919285548.

Friday 1/5

New Insights on the Geology of Central Oregon: Learn how tectonic forces shape Oregon’s landscapes; 10-11 a.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Saturday 1/6

Vision Your Vision Board Playshop: Create a vision board for 2024, materials provided as well as snacks and beverages, bring journal/pad and pin; 1:30-4:30 p.m.; $28, sliding scale; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-388-1569.

Sunday 1/7

Know Stories — Uncovering Black History: Oregon Black Pioneers explore an overlooked part of Oregon’s history; 3-4 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Monday 1/8

Japanese American Internment-Incarceration Camps: Yukiko Flennaugh shares her father’s experience during WWII; 5-6 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Natural History Pub: Dr. Josh Collins, chair of the Sage Science Team for the East Cascades Audubon Society, will share research into native forbs, or wildflowers, as the missing link to sage-grouse recovery; 7-8 p.m.; free with RSVP; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-5174.

WoodShop Basics One: Learn woodshop basics, including table saw, chop saw and band saw; 6-9 p.m.; $159; DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St., Suite 150, Bend; diycave.com or 541-388-2283.

Tuesday 1/9

Exploring Genealogical Research on the National Archives Website: For beginners and those new to federal records — will explain the ins and outs of federal government records and show you some simple resources on the National Archives website; 10-11:30 a.m.; free in-person and Zoom is free for members, $10 for non-members; Williamson Hall, 2200 NE U.S. Highway 20 (behind Jake’s Diner), Bend; bendgenealogy.org or 541-317-9553.

Japanese American Internment-Incarceration Camps: Yukiko Flennaugh shares her father’s experience during WWII; noon-1 p.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

New Year, New You — Hormones, Fatigue + Belly Fat: Learn about a holistic approach to hormones, stress, and fatigue from Lexie Ching, N.D. of Ripple Health & Wellness; 6-8 p.m.; free RSVP; Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend; ripplehealthandwellness.online or 541-410-5866.

Wednesday 1/10

Tribal History/Shared History: Member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Laurie Danzuka, shares her knowledge; 11 a.m.-noon; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-330-3760.

Vision Your Vision Board Playshop: Create a vision board for 2024, materials provided as well as snacks and beverages, bring journal/pad and pin; 1:30-4:30 p.m.; $28, sliding scale; Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend; unitycentraloregon.elvanto.net or 541-388-1569.

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; rocketshiplifecoaching.com.

Food & Drink

Thursday 1/4

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.

Sunday 1/7

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

Scrabble Club: Play Scrabble every Sunday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Bend; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Monday 1/8

Bingo with Bren: Proceeds support local charities; 6-8 p.m.; $2 per card; Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Road, Bend; bevelbeer.com or 330-461-3736.

Bottles & Boards: Bring your favorite game or borrow one; 2-9 p.m.; free; Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 149, Bend; bendwinebar.com.

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

Tuesday 1/9

Happy Hour at Home Instead: Learn about the Senior Care industry; 3-5 p.m.; 20380 Halfway Road, Suite C, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Ribbon Cutting for Rooted Homes’ Poplar Community: Rooted Homes, in partnership with the Bend Chamber, will celebrate the completion of the new Poplar Community, ribbon cutting to begin at 12:15 p.m.; noon-1 p.m.; Poplar Community, 19946 SW Poplar Ave, Bend; business.bendchamber.org.

Wednesday 1/10

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.