Jump for Joy at Mountain Air Trampoline Park

Mountain Air Trampoline Park

Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air Trampoline Park! Tickets at https://www.mountainairbend.com/tickets/ This is an in-person program. Registration is required via the Mountain Air website (link posted above). Reservations will be available starting three weeks before the program. This workshop is intended for children ages 5 and under, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Join …

Free

Writers Working – Holiday Potluck and Member Reading

Downtown Bend Library, Brooks Room 601 NW Wall St

Hear local authors share their works and partake in a potluck. You can attend this program in person or take part online. To take part online, follow the "Register Here for Online Access" link above. Join us for our annual Holiday Member Reading and Potluck. Come in person and bring your favorite holiday snacks to …

Free

East Bend: Know Gather – Wreath Making Workshop

East Bend Library 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend, OR, United States

Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths.  Registration is required.  Register here. Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths and add extra touches such as cones, berries, bows, and more for a unique and personal holiday decoration. Participants will have the opportunity to create one greenery wreath and a swag. Instructor will provide a …

Know Gather – Caroling by Central Oregon Mastersingers

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

An ensemble of the Central Oregon Mastersingers will sing traditional carols and fun arrangements of holiday classics. Founded in 2005, Central Oregon Mastersingers comprises many of the area's finest singers who share a common passion for the best in choral music. The Mastersingers' repertoire covers all musical eras and styles, from catchy arrangements of popular …

Holiday in a Jar Workshop

La Pine Public Library 16425 1st St, La Pine

Come mix up healthy gift recipes in a jar! This is an in-person program. Registration is required. This workshop is intended for children ages 6 and up, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Create two food mixes in a jar to expand your gift-giving dollars! Participants are invited to make two inexpensive recipe gifts …

Dutch Iris Holiday Cards Workshop at BJCC

Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th Street, Redmond

Craft beautiful Holiday cards to share this season! This is an in-person program. Registration is required. Let's share the holiday spirit and create an eye-catching card using the Dutch Iris paper-folding technique to create intriguing spiral designs (see image for an example of this work). Tools, materials, cardstock, and decorative papers will be supplied, but if …

Sisters: Know Gathering – Wreath Making Workshop

Sisters Public Library 110 N Cedar St, Sisters

Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths. Registration is required.  Register here. Learn to hand tie beautiful holiday greenery wreaths and add extra touches such as cones, berries, bows, and more for a unique and personal holiday decoration. Participants will have the opportunity to create one greenery wreath and a swag. Instructor will provide …

Cocoa Making and Tasting at Arome

arome 432 SE 6th Street, Redmond

It's true! Hot cocoa is like a hug from the inside! This is an in-person event. Registration is required. Gather your friends and enjoy a fun evening together drinking a variety of hot cocoas and making holiday cocoa kits as gifts for family and friends! The perfect way to spend time together on a cold …

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Writers Writing – Quiet Writing Time

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

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night at the High Desert Music Hall

High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond

Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters. This is an in-person program. 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 …

Free

Your Own Story – Kids’ Self-Portrait Collages at BJCC

Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th Street, Redmond

Unleash your creativity and self-expression with mixed media self-portraits! Registration is required. This workshop is intended for children ages 6 - 12, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver (caregivers are welcome to assist in the craft). The self-portrait is an important part of any artist's practice, as it is how we portray ourselves …

New Insights on the Geology of Central Oregon

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Join us in discovering how tectonic forces shape Oregon's landscapes. This is an in-person program. The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have been shaped by tectonic forces that are active on a global scale. In Central Oregon, these forces interact to create a geologically diverse region of snow-covered volcanic peaks, landscapes created by faults, and …

Know Stories – Game Day with Modern Games

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

Explore fun new games with Modern Games! This is an in-person program. Come in and learn some new board games with your friends from Modern Games! We will bring a selection of our favorites and a staff ready to teach you how to dive into your next favorite game. This month, we will be focusing …

Japanese American Internment-Incarceration Camps

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

What would you do if you had less than a week to pack one bag and leave your home, not knowing if you would ever return? John Nakada was an 11-year-old boy when the US entered WWII - he was torn away from his life even though he was a US citizen. John's daughter, Yukiko …

Japanese American Internment-Incarceration Camps

Sisters Library 110 N Cedar St, Sisters

What would you do if you had less than a week to pack one bag and leave your home, not knowing if you would ever return? John Nakada was an …