Explore calendar April 19-25: 30th Anniversary Hike

Published 1:59 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025

By Bulletin staff

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Caymus Roache bellyflops into the water to retrieve a sunken ski in the Pond Skimming Battle Royale during Hoodoo Ski Area’s annual Spring Fling last year. This year’s event is Saturday. (Joe Kline/The Bulletin file)

Deschutes Land Trust is hosting a weed warriors event on Wednesday to battle invasive species at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve near Sisters. (Submitted photo)

Outdoor Calendar

Saturday 4/19

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.

RendezVan 2025: Four days of skiing and riding, three days of live music plus food and drinks, classes and other activities; 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; free, skiing and snowboarding requires a lift ticket; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; rendezvan.com or 800-829-2442.

Salmon Run: Tun a 5K, 10K or half marathon; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $60-$80 depending on distance, Kids Run “Little Fry” $10; Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend; runsignup.com or 541-241-6594.

Spring Fling, presented by Forth: Enjoy pond skimming, the Battle Royale, polar plunge, live music and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters; skihoodoo.com.

Sunday 4/20

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.

RendezVan 2025: Four days of skiing and riding, three days of live music plus food and drinks, classes and other activities; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; free, skiing and snowboarding requires a lift ticket; Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, 13000 Century Drive, Bend; rendezvan.com or 800-829-2442.

Tuesday 4/22

Earth Day Celebration: Open house format, enjoy a variety of nourishing offerings from a self-guided nature walk, reiki for earth connection, tea, art and a community nature mandala; 4-7 p.m.; free, donations are welcome and will support community programs; Hanai, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend; hanaifoundation.org or 541-668-6494.

Wednesday 4/23

30th Anniversary Hike: Join Rika Ayotte for a 30th Anniversary hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free, registration is required; Whychus Canyon Preserve, Off Goodrich Road, Sisters; deschuteslandtrust.org.

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 4/25

Oregon Lightning: The professional indoor football team will play; 6:30 p.m.; $15; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, First Interstate Stadium, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; theoregonlightning.com or 541-548-2711.