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Published 4:00 am Monday, December 10, 2007

Today

SPIN-A-THON: Laurie Thom will speed-spin yarn on her spinning wheel and tell stories to benefit the Time Dollar Bank; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; U.S. Bank, 314 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 526-0374.

Tuesday

CHRISTMAS IS NEAR: The Prineville Women’s Connection hosts the women’s event with speaker Jan Mathers, a holiday decoration contest and music by Laura McDaniel; $5-$7; 11 a.m.; Church of the Nazarene activity center, 780 E. First St., Prineville; 447-7682.

SIERRA CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY: The Juniper Group Sierra Club invites the public to learn more about the local chapter and enjoy live entertainment, food and slide shows; free; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 389-9115.

COPING WITH THE HOLIDAY BLUES: Learn methods to decrease stress, anxiety and depression over the holidays; free; 7 p.m.; St. Charles Medical Center-Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 480-9832.

“OFF ROAD TO ATHENS”: A movie about cross-country cycling will be shown; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Trail Alliance; $5, ages 21 and older only; 9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; www.offroadtoathens.com/.

Wednesday

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the stage adaptation of the Christmas movie classic; $16 adults, $10 children; 9:30 a.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 419-5710 or 317-0700 or www.beatonline.org.

COFFEE WITH THE SHERIFF: Deschutes County Sheriff Larry Blanton welcomes citizens to drop in, enjoy refreshments and share ideas and concerns; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sisters Substation, 703 N. Larch St., Sisters; 549-2302.

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: Elementary, middle and high school students from La Pine schools star in the Christmas play based on Charles Dickens’ classic story; $3, $2 with a nonperishable food donation; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School auditorium, 51633 Coach Road, La Pine; 322-5537.

AARON MEYER BAND: The band performs holiday music from around the world as part of the Sunriver Music Festival Fireside Concert Series; $40 reserved seating, $30 general admission, $145 for four Fireside Series reserved tickets; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17600 Century Drive, Sunriver; www .sunrivermusic.org or 593-9310.

“THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS”: Comedy about an old radio springing to life, a group of carolers and getting into the Christmas spirit; $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students; 7:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; tickets available at 389-0803, at the box office or at www .cascadestheatrical.org.

“MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE”: The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his past, present and future, but her magic keeps malfunctioning in Christopher Durang’s version of this holiday classic, which contains some adult humor; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.

Thursday

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: The Bend Christian Women’s Connection hosts the luncheon, featuring speaker Jan Mathers and music by Nayda Bodholdt and Evelyn Perrin; $15; 11:30 a.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend; 388-4367.

CAMP FIRE USA HOLIDAY CRAFT EVENT: Children are invited to make gifts for family and friends and learn more about Camp Fire USA; $10; 6 to 8 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; 382-4682.

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: Elementary, middle and high school students from La Pine schools star in the Christmas play based on Charles Dickens’ classic story; $3, $2 with a nonperishable food donation; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School auditorium, 51633 Coach Road, La Pine; 322-5537.

“A TUNA CHRISTMAS”: The Redmond High School Theatre Department presents the Christmas comedy about holidays gone wrong; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School auditorium, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 923-4800.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the stage adaptation of the Christmas movie classic; $16 adults, $10 children; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 419-5710 or 317-0700 or www.beatonline.org.

“THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS”: Comedy about an old radio springing to life, a group of carolers and getting into the Christmas spirit; $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students; 7:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; tickets available at 389-0803, at the box office or at www.cascadestheatrical.org.

“MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE”: The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his past, present and future, but her magic keeps malfunctioning in Christopher Durang’s version of this holiday classic, which contains some adult humor; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.

RED ELVISES: The eclectic Russian rock band performs; $12; 9:30 p.m., doors 8:30 p.m.; The Annex, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.randompresents.com.

Friday

CELEBRITY SANTAS: Local celebrities take turns as Santa and pose for photos; $10-$15; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Shops at The Old Mill District, Bend; 312-0131.

CARRIAGE RIDES: Carriages carry shoppers to view decorations; free, tips benefit KIDS Center; 2 to 6 p.m.; The Shops at The Old Mill District, Bend; 312-0131.

TRAIN EXHIBIT: Michael Lavrich will display and give a talk on his extensive collection of toy trains; free; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 617-7097.

“A TUNA CHRISTMAS”: The Redmond High School Theatre Department presents the Christmas comedy about holidays gone wrong; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School auditorium, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 923-4800.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET: Holiday crafts and food vendors at the family-friendly holiday market; free; 3 to 6 p.m.; downtown Redmond plaza; 923-5191.

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: Elementary, middle and high school students from La Pine schools star in the Christmas play based on Charles Dickens’ classic story; $3, $2 with a nonperishable food donation; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School auditorium, 51633 Coach Road, La Pine; 322-5537.

“CHRISTMAS STAR-BRIGHT”: Bend Theatre for Young People presents a play about the true meaning of Christmas; $6 adults, $3 children; 7 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 15220 McKenzie Road, Sisters; www.bendtheatre.org.

FINDING CHRISTMAS: Contemporary music and classic Christmas music with humorous drama; free; 7 p.m.; Eastmont Church, 62425 Eagle Road, Bend; www .eastmontchurch .com or 382-5822.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the stage adaptation of the Christmas movie classic; $16 adults, $10 children; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 419-5710 or 317-0700 or www.beatonline.org.

SUNRIVER RESORT MAGIC SHOW: Mr. Magic will provide a humorous and interactive performance; free for resort guests, $5 general public; 7 p.m.; Sunriver Lodge, 1 Center Drive, Sunriver; 593-5300.

“MESSIAH”: The Central Oregon Mastersingers will perform Handel’s “Messiah” with an orchestra; $10; 7:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 385-7229.

“THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS”: Comedy about an old radio springing to life, a group of carolers and getting into the Christmas spirit; $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students; 7:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; tickets available at 389-0803, at the box office or at www.cascadestheatrical.org.

“MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE”: The Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge his past, present and future, but her magic keeps malfunctioning in Christopher Durang’s version of this holiday classic, which contains some adult humor; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.

COOL NUTZ: The rap group will perform with several special guests; $10 advance, $12 door; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www .ticketswest.com or 800-992-8499.

Saturday

THIRD ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Pose with Santa for a photo and sing along with members of the Youth Choir of Central Oregon; proceeds benefit the Youth Choir of Central Oregon scholarship fund; $12 adults, $10 children; seatings at 8:45 and 9:45 a.m.; Red Robin, 625 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 385-0470.

CELEBRITY SANTAS: Local celebrities take turns as Santa and pose for photos; $10-$15; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Shops at The Old Mill District, Bend; 312-0131.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET: Holiday crafts and food vendors at the family-friendly holiday market; free; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; downtown Redmond plaza; 923-5191.

LUNCH WITH OLD. ST. NICK: Have lunch, receive gifts and sit on Santa’s lap; $15; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; FivePine Lodge, 1021 Desperado Trail, Sisters; 549-5900.

SANTA AND HIS REINDEER: Photos with Santa, live reindeer and a Christmas tree sale; $10; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 16-and-younger fast pitch softball team; Operation Santa Claus, west of Redmond, take state Highway 126 west to Southwest Helmholtz Way; 548-0718.

WANOGA SNOPLAY CELEBRATION: Grand opening of the snoplay area that features several sledding hills; free; 11 a.m.; Wanoga Snoplay Area, from Century Drive take the entrance to Wanoga Sno-park, then head a short distance east; 383-4793.

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