Explore calendar Aug. 10-16: Raft N Brew; Group Bike Ride — Gravel Bike
Published 12:15 am Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Travel writer and career journalist Dan Shryock will tell stories about exploring rural Oregon via its scenic bikeways at the Downtown Bend Public Library on Wednesday and Sisters Public Library on Thursday.
Events
Saturday 8/10
1st Annual Doggolympics: A day filled with dogs competing for furry fame in sprints, high jumps, an agility course and best tricks; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Greg’s Grill, 395 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; hungryhoundbend.com or 818-770-9929.
Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium: Riders will race as many laps as they can in the amount of time determined by their category, race begins and ends on NW Wall St., parallel to NW Minnesota; noon-9 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend, 900 NW Wall St., Bend; hornercyclingfoundation.com or 541-480-6975.
Haulin’ Aspen Run: Run an all-dirt marathon, half-marathon or 6.5 miles into Deschutes National Forest; 7 a.m.; $75; Wanoga Sno-park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend; bendraces.com.
Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Sunday 8/11
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.
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.
Monday 8/12
Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Tuesday 8/13
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.
Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Wednesday 8/14
Cycling Across Oregon: Hear stories, surprises and revelations along the state’s scenic bikeways; 6-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.
Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20 class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.
Raft N Brew: Rafting and beer tasting with Sun Country Tours and Deschutes Brewery, includes 3-mile paddle down the Upper Deschutes River; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; $89; Sun Country Tours, 531 SW 13th St., Bend; suncountrytours.com.
Thursday 8/15
Cycling Across Oregon: Hear stories, surprises and revelations along the state’s scenic bikeways with travel writer and author, Dan Shryock; 4-5 p.m.; free; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.
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.
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.
Friday 8/16
10th Annual Birdies 4 Babies Golf & Gala Fundraiser: There will be a golf tournament Friday and gala with live and silent auctions Saturday; 3 p.m.; $150; Broken Top Club, 62000 Broken Top Drive, Bend; mtstar.org or 541-383-0868.
Gravity Race Series: Six races, six dates, six chances to rally against a friend or foe in this zero-g, unsanctioned downhill mountain biking series; 3:30-7 p.m.; $25, $20 ages 13-15, $15 ages 12 and under; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.
Outdoor Yoga Classes: Step into the fresh air for an all-levels Vinyasa flow yoga class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $20, class packs available for purchase; Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend; freespiritbend.com or 541-241-3919.