Explore calendar Aug. 24-30: Stargazing Tour; Pickleball Clinics

Published 12:15 am Saturday, August 24, 2024

Saturday 8/24

Airshow of the Cascades Festival: The two-day event, which traces its roots to the late 1970s, includes an air show starring several vintage planes, car show with old-school automobiles, a nighttime fireworks display, live music from local artists, regional food vendors, fly-ins, and more; 2028 NW Berg Drive, Madras; facebook.com/cascadeairshow.

Bend Honda Element Meetup 2024: Show off your E camper builds, roof racks or just hang out and get some inspiration from fellow Element owners, open to owners, future owners and enthusiasts; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; O’Reilly Auto Parts Parking Lot, 63455 N. Highway 97, Unit 10, Bend; facebook.com/share/fwzA6uZDZSAfam7c.

Cascade Classic — Bend Rugby: The annual pre-season Cascade Classic Rugby Tournament, drawing teams from all over the Pacific Northwest; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; instagram.com/bendrugby.

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.

Stargazing Tour: Listen to an ancient story, locate constellations, find other interesting night sky objects, and use a sky map, all ages welcome; 8:30-9:30 p.m.; $20, kids (0-15) $15; The Suttle Lodge, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; starshine-theater.com or 541-638-7001.

Sunday 8/25

Boneyard’s 5th Annual “Summer’s End” Motorcycle Ride: Register day of at 9 a.m., kick stands up at 10:30 a.m., rider registration includes breakfast, lunch, rider bag & more, proceeds benefit Parkinson’s Resources of OR; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $65 per rider; Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend; boneyardbeer.com or 541-241-7184.

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 8/26

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.

Pickleball Clinics — Beginner/Intermediate: Learn skills Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Intermediate/Advanced: Take your skills to the next level with instructor Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Tuesday 8/27

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.

Weeding at Franklin’s Corner: Bring weeding tools, shovel, bucket, gloves, hat, sunscreen, water, friends and family are welcome; 9-10 a.m.; free; Franklin’s Corner, NE Ninth and NE Franklin, Bend; envirocenter.org.

Wednesday 8/28

Wednesday Walks with the Library: Wednesday Walks with the Library, join every second and fourth Wednesday for a brisk 30-minute walk; 12:15-1 p.m.; 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.

Pickleball Clinics — Beginner/Intermediate: Learn skills Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 9-10:30 a.m.; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

Pickleball Clinics — Intermediate/Advanced: Take your skills to the next level with instructor Justin Rose, a Duper 5.3 with 2 certifications IFP/IPTPA; 10:30 a.m.-noon; free; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; juniperpreserve.com.

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 8/29

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 8/30

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.

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