Saturday 4/12

Central Oregon Badminton: All levels are welcome from beginner to experienced, instruction, racquets, birdies provided; 6-8 p.m.; $10 children under 13 free; Bend Hoops, 1307 NE First St., Bend.

Central Oregon Wildlife Neighbors: Join the Deschutes Land Trust for an all ages talk about the wild animals that live right outside your front door; 10-11:15 a.m.; USD; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend; eventbrite.com or 541-617-7050.

Soils and Wildlife — Interpretive Walk: Come join us for a field investigation of different soil types found in Central Oregon; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend; tockify.com.

Sparrow 5k Fun Run: A sparrow is a child with medical issues that is adopted by Bend High and the entire school works hard to raise funds, run to support the cause; 10 a.m.-noon; free, $10 donation is suggested or more if able; Punk Hunnel Stadium at Bend Senior High School, Near 230 NE Sixth St., Bend; bend.k12.or.us.

Subaru Winterfest 2025: Check out the latest gear on the mountain with giveaways; 9 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Sunday 4/13

Bend Marathon & Half (10K & 5K): Run a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K and enjoy live music and vendors afterward; 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; $150, price varies based on event distance; Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 422, Bend; bend-marathon.com or 541-312-0131.

Building a BeaverHOOD Overview, Orientation, and Field Training: A hands-on workshop where the Beaver Works Oregon team will introduce the “BeaverHOODs” concept and educate on the purpose and execution of our beaver habitat restoration efforts; 1-3 p.m.; free; The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; tockify.com or 541-385-6908.

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 or 541-389-7275.

Subaru Winterfest 2025: Check out the latest gear on the mountain with giveaways; 9 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; mtbachelor.com or 800-829-2442.

Wednesday 4/16

Historical swordfighting competitions: Historical swordfighting practices; 5:15-7 p.m.; free, first practice is free; Masonic Hall of Bend, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend; 541-241-6742.

Weed Warriors: Join the Weed Warriors to battle invasive weeds at our protected lands; 9 a.m.-noon; free; Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Cemetery Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

Friday 4/18

Milkweed Seed Mailing Party: Help the Land Trust prepare materials for sending milkweed seeds to the community; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Deschutes Land Trust Office, 210 NW Irving Ave., Suite 102, Bend; deschuteslandtrust.org or 541-330-0017.