Events

Saturday 7/27

2024 Pacific Northwest Classic: One of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments, five days of fast-paced play; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bendpickleballclub.com.

Balloons Over Bend: This three-day event will feature morning balloon launches from R. E. Jewell Elementary free to attend; 20550 Murphy Road, Bend; balloonsoverbend.com.

La Pine Coop & Garden Tour: A self-guided tour of gardens, chicken coops and even some beehives in and around La Pine; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $15 per car; The Little Deschutes Grange, 51518 Morson St., La Pine; facebook.com/LaPineCoopandGarden.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; free, optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Sunday 7/28

2024 Pacific Northwest Classic: One of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments, five days of fast-paced play; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; bendpickleballclub.com.

Balloons Over Bend: This three-day event will feature morning balloon launches from R. E. Jewell Elementary that are free to attend; 20550 Murphy Road, Bend; balloonsoverbend.com.

Bend Butte Babes: Hike with the group, all ages, all activity levels; 11 a.m.; free; Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park trailhead, Bend; facebook.com/events/s/bend-butte-babes/324609593665055.

Community Run with Wander Run Club: Run with others every Sunday morning, all paces, all bodies; 8-10 a.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; instagram.com/wander_run_club or 541-389-7275.

La Pine Coop & Garden Tour: A self-guided tour of gardens, chicken coops and even some beehives in and around La Pine; 3-7 p.m.; $15 per car; The Little Deschutes Grange, 51518 Morson St., La Pine; facebook.com/LaPineCoopandGarden.

Nature Journaling: Join Kolby Kirk for a morning of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while exploring nature; 9 a.m.-noon; Whychus Canyon Preserve, Off Goodrich Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.

Oregon High Desert Classics: There will be vendor booths, lunch and equestrian competition at a nationally rated hunter-jumper event; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; free optional Saturday dinner available; J Bar J Boys Ranch, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend; oregonhighdesertclassics.org or 541-389-1409.

Paddle Strong: Blending fitness and yoga, this class offers a low impact and full body workout; 10-11 a.m.; $40; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; fareharbor.com or 503-888-5624.

Sunriver Pétanque Club: Players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Tuesday 7/30

Group Bike Ride — Mountain Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District and Blazin Saddles have partnered to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer months; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-719-1213.

Queer In Nature — Community Sit Spot & Meditation: Find solace in nature and recharge, rest and reconnect with fellow queer folx; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; rootedpresence.com or 541-389-7275.

Thursday 8/1

Sunriver Pétanque Club: Players take turns throwing metal balls (called “boules”) down a gravel court trying to be closest to a small wooden ball, a “cochonnet,” simple game that can be learned in one session; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Mary McCullum Park, Deschutes Road, Sunriver; sunriverpetanque.org or 503-201-5939.

Group Bike Ride — Gravel Bike: Sisters Park & Recreation District have partnered with Blazin Saddles to host a series of group rides throughout the spring and summer; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Blazin Saddles, 413 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersrecreation.com or 541-719-1213.

Friday 8/2

Bend Elks vs. Corvallis Knights: Bend’s summer college wood bat baseball team will play the team from Corvallis; 6:35 p.m.; $12; Vince Genna Stadium, SE Fifth Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Bend; 541-312-9259.