Know Nostalgia: Route 97 20th Century Roadside Attractions

Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th Street, Redmond

Discover beloved roadside attractions of Route 97. Much like the celebrated Route 66, Deschutes County had its share of roadside attractions and events that helped define mid-century travel and tourism, with Hwy 97 providing a conduit for state travelers to discover Central Oregon. Join the Deschutes Historical Museum for a nostalgic trip down the California-Dalles …

Exploring Green Burials in Oregon with OLLI

Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, United States

Discover eco-conscious alternatives to traditional funeral practices. As we recognize the environmental consequences of the typical contemporary Western style burial, many are searching for ways that their own death could contribute to the natural environment. Join Alice Elshoff for an enlightening session on green burials in Oregon. Discover eco-conscious alternatives to traditional funeral practices, prioritizing …

Page to Screen Family Movie Night / Noche de Cine Familiar (Bilingüe)

Tower Theatre 835 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, United States

Enjoy Hotel for Dogs (2009)! Free tickets at http://www.towertheatre.org/ This film will be screened with Spanish dubbing and English subtitles as part of the Tower Theater's participation in Bend's welcoming week. Learn more here: https://www.bendoregon.gov/events/welcoming-week Tickets are free, but required. Tickets will be available to the public at the website listed above around 3 weeks before the program. …

Festival of Voices at Centennial Park

Centennial Park Redmond 725 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond

Sharing similarities. Celebrating differences. Spend the day exploring the diversity of Central Oregon at the Festival of Voices. Performances, cultural demonstrations and food trucks will delight while tables hosted by groups and organizations will invite visitors to learn more about the communities that bring cultural richness to Central Oregon. The festival wraps up with an …

Community Conversations – Choose Your Own Conversation Adventure!

Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, United States

Share your ideas, opinions, and questions. Light supper served at 5:00 p.m. Conversation begins at 5:30 p.m. If you love sharing ideas, meeting new people, and being part of an amazing community here in Bend, Community Conversations has just the event for you. Join us in September to share your ideas, opinions, and questions and …

All Ages Game Night with Modern Games

Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, United States

Explore fun, nostalgic games with Modern Games! This program is for all ages! All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Come learn some new board games with your friends from Modern Games! We will bring a selection of our favorites and staff ready to teach you how to dive into your next favorite game. This …

Know Nostalgia – What a Doll!

Sisters Public Library 110 N Cedar St, Sisters

What was she made for? Explore iconic Barbie. At sixty-five years old, she has held over 250 jobs, from fashion designer to astronaut to even presidential candidate. Who is this amazing person? It’s Barbie! Join us on a trip down Memory Lane and learn how her stylish clothes and her hundreds of jobs over the …

Women and The Oregon State Insane Asylum

Deschutes Public Library—Downtown Bend, Brooks Room 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Hear the surreal and peculiar reality of women patients from 1900-1910. Now called the Oregon State Hospital, Oregon’s first official state insane asylum opened in Salem in 1883. This talk …

Music in Public Places with the 27th Street Brass Quintet

Sisters Public Library 110 N Cedar St, Sisters

Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of the Central Oregon Symphony. The 27th Street Brass Quintet, in its 7th year, is made up of Central Oregon musicians mostly from the Central Oregon Symphony. The members include Jeff Briggs and Ken Steiger on trumpet, David Hymans on Horn, Dan Flagg on trombone and the ever-energetic Barry …

Embracing the Macabre: Victorian Poetry Workshop

Deschutes Public Library—Downtown Bend, Brooks Room 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Registration Required.  With the help of Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson (to name a few), this workshop will be diving into the world of Victorian poets to unite the modern-day writer with the macabre. Utilizing fresh writing techniques, while finding inspiration from the classic works of gothic-genius past, experienced and amateur poets will walk through …

Embracing the Macabre: Victorian Poetry Workshop

Sisters Library 110 N Cedar St, Sisters

Registration Required.  With the help of Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson (to name a few), this workshop will be diving into the world of Victorian poets to unite the modern-day writer with the macabre. Utilizing fresh writing techniques, while finding inspiration from the classic works of gothic-genius past, experienced and amateur poets will walk through …

Writers Writing: Writer Collaboration

Deschutes Public Library—Downtown Bend, Brooks Room 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Registration Required.  Join award-winning author Frank Zafiro as he takes the mystique out of author collaboration. Frank will discuss: pros & cons, choosing a partner, approaches to the different stages (ideas, outlining, writing & editing), human and business considerations specific to collaboration, the number one essential ingredient, and more! Presenter Bio: Frank Zafiro writes gritty …

Writers Reading: Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond

Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. Food and drink are available for purchase. This is an all-ages venue.

Cultura y preservación de nuestro patrimonio con Hilda Leon

Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th Street, Redmond

Reflexionemos sobre la Importancia de la identidad cultural latina, el uso de la lengua nativa y la preservación de las tradiciones y costumbres. Esta conversación es para personas que han …

Cómo Escuchar Música de Forma Activa

Downtown Bend Library 601 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR, United States

En este taller, Armando Alcalde va a tocar la guitarra y explicar los detalles de lo que sucede en música. Vamos a usar jazz, bossa nova, y blues para mostrar …