Thursday 8/1

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Central Oregon’s largest annual event with championship rodeo, top name concerts, animals, carnival rides, cotton candy and corn dogs, along with shopping, exhibits and food; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; $15, $10 kids ages 6-12, free 5 & under; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

ConnectW’s Munch & Mingle: Connect with professional women over a limited-seating, monthly noon meal every first Thursday of the month; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Madalines Grill & Steak House, 2414 S. Highway 97, Redmond; connectw.org or 541-548-9964.

The Library Book Club: Discuss “The Trackers” by Charles Frazier; 1-2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Live at the Vineyard — Heller Highwater Band: The full band from Bend will perform; 5-8 p.m.; $20 Children 12 and under attend free; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Friday 8/2

Coffee Clatter – Brian Myers: A morning of connection and business networking, there will be coffee and lite breakfast items provided; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; State Farm, 314 SW Seventh St., Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Central Oregon’s largest annual event with championship rodeo, top name concerts, animals, carnival rides, cotton candy and corn dogs, along with shopping, exhibits and food; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; $15, $10 kids ages 6-12, free 5 & under; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Redmond Farmers Market: There will be local vendors, produce and artisans, family-friendly; 3-7 p.m.; free; Centennial Park, corner of SW Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; facebook.com/redmondoregonfarmersmarket.

Cognitive Surplus Ribbon Cutting & First Friday Opening Party: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cognitive Surplus retail store just before First Friday, stick around for snacks, drinks, shopping and deals; 4-7 p.m.; free; Cognitive Surplus, 436 SW Sixth St., Redmond; facebook.com/share/7P7g9e8xShAZeQRS.

DCAA Artist of the Month Reception: See Dry Canyon Arts Association’s Artist of the Month Janice Tracy’s works at a reception in her honor; 5-8 p.m.; free; Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Redmond, 535 SW Sixth St. Suite 101, Redmond; drycanyonarts.org.

Redmond First Friday Art Walk: Look for the big orange ART flags and discover new works of art by Central Oregon artists as you stroll, dine and shop downtown Redmond; 5-8 p.m.; free; Downtown Redmond, Sixth Street, Redmond; drycanyonarts.org.

Live at the Vineyard — Emily Stanton Jazz feat. High Street Combo: Music from the Great American Songbook “Sing along and Sip”; 6-9 p.m.; $35, children 12 and under attend free; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Alabama Tribute Band “Roll On”: Blacksmith Public House is hosting 8 live tribute bands all summer long; 7-9 p.m.; $29; Blacksmith Public House, 308 SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond; aftontickets.com.

Saturday 8/3

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Central Oregon’s largest annual event with championship rodeo, top name concerts, animals, carnival rides, cotton candy and corn dogs, along with shopping, exhibits and food; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; $15, $10 kids ages 6-12, free 5 & under; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Live at the Vineyard — John Hoover & The Mighty Quinns: The local band will perform John Denver, Beatles, Dylan and other tunes along with originals; 6-9 p.m.; $22, children 12 and under attend free; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Five Miles Taphouse: Come celebrate the grand opening of Redmond’s new family-friendly taphouse, featuring free live music with reggae band, DuBb Central; 6-8 p.m.; free; Five Miles Taphouse, 639 SW Eighth St., Redmond; facebook.com/events/1168959904156782/?ref=newsfeed or 541-550-0667.

Def Leppard Tribute Band “Hysteria”: Blacksmith Public House is hosting eight live tribute bands all summer long; 7-9 p.m.; $29; Blacksmith Public House, 308 SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond; aftontickets.com.

Sunday 8/4

Writers Writing — The Joy of Flash: Learn how short writing can jumpstart your creative practice; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free, registration required; Becky Johnson Community Center, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Praise with John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns: The band will perform with the local band opening; 11 a.m.-noon; free; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Central Oregon’s largest annual event with championship rodeo, top name concerts, animals, carnival rides, cotton candy and corn dogs, along with shopping, exhibits and food; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; $15, $10 kids ages 6-12, free 5 & under; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Monday 8/5

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations: Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources; 1-4 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Tuesday 8/6

Technology Troubleshooting: Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions; 2-3:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Toastmasters of Redmond: noon-1 p.m. weekly; free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond; redmond.toastmastersclubs.org or 541-292-6177.

Crooked River Ranch Lions Club: second and fourth Tuesday; 5:30 p.m. social and 6:30 p.m. meeting; Juniper Room, 5195 SW Club House Road, Terrebonne.

Redmond Lions Club: second Tuesday at noon and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.; Christie’s Kitchen, 614 NW Cedar Ave., Redmond.

Wednesday 8/7

Gabrial Sweyn Guitar Performance: The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Western Montana will perform; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Kobold Brewing The Vault, 245 SW Sixth St., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org.

2024 Music on the Green: There will be live music, local food trucks, and craft and business vendors; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com.

Redmond Kiwanis: noon-1 p.m. on Wednesdays; Juniper Golf Club, 1938 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; redmondkiwanis.org.