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Every Saturday: All Aboard the Saturday Night Crooked River Dinner Train! Climb aboard and step back into the 1800s as the Crooked River Dinner Train operates each Saturday night with a western-themed murder mystery entertainment tradition along with dinner train theme nights including wine tasting, family entertainment evenings, comedy night and guest celebrity night. 541/447-4485 or www.crookedriverdinnertrain.com/ September 24: Music at Silver Moon Brewery. Finn Riggins. 541/388-8331, www.silvermoonbrewing.com September 24: 5-8pm Cold Stone Creamery fundraising event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation includes a 3–ounce Creation developed by 5-year-old wish child and 2009 Junior Tastemaster Jack. 800/ 934-WISH September 25: 6pm Redmond’s Redneck Ball at Eagle Crest Resort, Convention Center. $49.99 per person, Redmond Chamber of Commerce 541/923-5191 September 25-October 23: Oregon Archaeology Celebration at Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne. 541/923-7551. www.oregonstateparks.org September 25: Bend Farmers Music Market. Katie Cavanaugh at St. Charles Hospital, 2pm. Allan Byer 541/233-3663 September 25: Music at Silver Moon Brewery. Ruins of Ooah/ Raquy and the Cavemen. 541/388-8331, www.silvermoonbrewing.com September 25-26: 5th Annual Bend Oktoberfest. Enjoy traditional German music, food and drink, including special Oktoberfest Brews from local microbreweries. Also featured, traditional Bavarian music, games, a Celebrity Yodeling contest and a Family Fest area with its own tent which includes entertainment for the kids, petting zoo, hula hoops, coloring and many more activities. www.downtownbend.org September 26: DD Ranch Fun Run Benefiting The Opportunity Foundation Popular Event Features Fun for the Whole Family. The 5K cross-country course is popular with competitive racers, but walkers are encouraged too, including families with children. Runners can register at www.ofco.org or 541/548-2611. September 26: Oktoberfest at Dawson Station, Redmond. 541/923-5191, www.visitredmondoregon.com September 26-October 1: 13th Annual Northwest Dodge Dealers Pacific Amateur Golf Classic, Bend/Sunriver. Take part in the premier amateur golf event in the West. Held on eight of Central Oregon’s finest courses. 888/425-3976. www.pacamgolf.com September 26-November 7: Cornfield Maze, Ontario. 208/741-7222 September 26 – 27: Harvest Fair & Micro Brew Festival, Central Point. 541/774-8270 September 26-27: Music at Silver Moon Brewery. The Moon supports The Bend Roots Revival. 541/388-8331, www.silvermoonbrewing.com September 26-27: Oktoberfest, Wolf Creek, at the Wolf Creek Inn. 541/866-2520, www.thewolfcreekinn.com September 27: Pilot Butte Challenge Run, Bend. Pilot Butte State Park. 541/388-6055, www.oregonstateparks.org September 30: Bend Farmers Music Market. Blaine Cameron at Drake Park, 3pm. Allan Byer 541/233-3663 September 30: Music at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend. From Seattle…The Staxx Brothers, Hard soul. 7pm. 541/382-5174, www.mcmenamins.com October October 1: Night of Hope. Join us for a Night of Hope & Laughter. Author and breast cancer survivor Kelly Corrigan will share her inspiring story followed by the Walk of Hope to honor local cancer survivors. All proceeds fund Sara’s Project, a local breast health education and outreach partnership created by St. Charles Medical Center. 541/706-7743 or www.sarasproject.com October 1: The 2009 WebCyclery Thrilla (Up The Hilla From The Old Milla) Cross Series across the street from the Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Lodge at the SW Century Drive/SW Colorado Ave/SW Chandler Ave. roundabout in Bend. Cost is $12 per race, or if you register for all 4 races prior to the start of the first race, the full series cost is $40. Riders can register in advance at WebCyclery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 20 in Bend or the night of each race at the big, yellow WebCyclery bus - which will be parked in the middle of the course. 541/318-6188, http://webcyclery.com/pages.php?pageid=82, dick@webcyclery.com October 2: Bend First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm Downtown merchants & the Old Mill District open their stores with visiting artists & refreshments each first Friday. Bend Gallery Association holds Oregon by the Dozen fundraiser benefiting Arts Central to increase their scholarship offerings for disadvantaged youth. Bend area artists painted ‘what Oregon means to them’ for this Gallery Association event. 541/385-3320 October 3: KOHD News StormFest. 10am-12pm, COCC Boyle Room 155. Talks from experts will focus on microclimates in Central Oregon and winter storm spotting with the National Weather Service. Free but space is limited; RSVP at weather@kohd.com or 541/749-1931. October 3: Green and Solar Home Tour. Tour examples of solar powered and sustainably built homes and businesses throughout Central Oregon. You can self guide or for an additional fee, hop on the bus for a guided experience. You will also have the opportunity to attend a talk by Nathan Good, a notable sustainable design architect, network with green building professionals, and participate in the people’s choice awards. cascadiagbc.org/branches/oregon-branches/high-desert-branch/2009-green-solar-home-tour October 3-4: Bend Fall Festival, Downtown Bend. The Bend Fall Festival is now a nine year tradition as the locals’ favorite among outdoor festivals. Celebrating the end of summer season and the beginning of harvest and autumn, the festival has an Oktoberfest feel. Enjoy traditional festivities such as Oompah music, German beers, pumpkin contests, and hay rides, as well as live music, restaurants, art, spirits, and children’s activities. October 3: High Desert Dash relay fundraising event for the Family Access Network. Sarah Dennis at 541/480-9715 or Greta Salvo at 541/728-8694. info@highdesertdash.com October 3: Owltoberfest 2009 Benefit, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. Starlight Gathering: Raven and the 12 Moons. Join us for entertainment, wine & microbrews, tasty finger foods and desserts. Michael Jones, storyteller accompanied by Native American flutist, inspires us to appreciate our natural world. Silent Auction with something for everyone. Raffle drawing for a European cruise at 9:15 p.m. Private star party at the Observatory. Wear warm, comfortable clothing. $50 per person. 7-11pm. Reservations: 541/593-4442 October 3: Downtown October Faire, Ontario. 541/889-7362 October 3, 10: Farmers Market, Klamath Falls. Ninth & Main Streets, Klamath Falls. Fresh local fruits & vegetables in season. Local crafts, live music. 541/591-2865, www.klamathfallsfarmersmarket.org October 7: Bend Farmers Music Market. Joe Balsamo at Drake Par, 3pm. Allan Byer 541/233-3663 October 7: Music at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend. McMenamins and opbmusic.org present Great Northwest Music Tour with Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers, 7pm. 541/382-5174, www.mcmenamins.com October 8: 6:30pm Cascade Healthcare Community Cancer Services. Dr. Miles Hassell, director, and Mary Malinski, nurse clinician, of Integrative Care at Providence Medical Center presents Making Your Way Through The Supplement Jungle: straight talk about vitamins and herbs. Free. 541/706-6390. October 9: Observatory Night, 8-10pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. On the House, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. Join us for a complimentary night of stargazing. Dress warmly for an exciting look at the Fall night sky. 541/593-4442 October 9-11: Medford Jazz Jubilee, Medford. Join us for three fun-filled days of fantastic, magical music: Dixieland & traditional jazz, zydeco, blues & swing bands play simultaneously at eight locations, Dancing, food & fun for all ages. 541/608-8513, www.medfordjazz.org October 10: High Desert Chamber Music. Second Annual Benefit Gala at Broken Top Club. This evening will feature a performance of the Moszkowski Suite for Two Violins, dinner, silent auction, and raffle. www.HighDesertChamberMusic.com October 10: 8-10pm Tales of Mystery & Imagination: Night Time Stories, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. Since ancient times, people have observed stars grouped in familiar patterns that resembled gods, goddesses and animals. Constellations have stories to tell. $9 Adults, $6 children, members free. Night sky viewing, weather permitting, 9-10pm. 541/593-4442 October 10: Central Oregon Trail Alliance Biketoberfest Work Party. Meet at 9am at the Park and Ride at Colorado & Simpson, then divide into work parties. Food and beverages will be provided. Bring water, safety glasses, gloves, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and lots of friends. www.cotamtb.com, kenthowes9986@msn.com October 10-11: Sisters Harvest Faire, Sisters. Quality handcrafted products, live music, kids activities, contests, food & more. 541/549-0251, www.sisterschamber.com October 11, 16, 17: Historic Cemetery Tours, Jacksonville. Meet Jacksonville pioneers. Guided cemetery tours every 15 minutes, 2-5pm October 11 and 4:30-7:30pm October 16 & 17. $10 adult, $5 children. 541/899-8118. www.jacksonvilleoregon.org October 14: Bend Farmers Music Market. Dean Prescott at Drake Park, 3pm. Allan Byer 541/233-3663 October 16: 6-9pm Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Oregon State Marine Board, offers a free 3-hour Mandatory Boater Education class each month from April through October. Prior to the class, students should obtain a copy of, and study, the “Boat Oregon” study guide, available for free at the main Sheriff’s Office in Bend, any of the Sheriff’s Office’s substations in La Pine, Sisters and Terrebonne, or at All Seasons RV and Marine or Central Lakes Marine in Bend. Those interested in receiving their card only need attend ONE of these classes. Cpl. Neil Mackey at 541/388-6503 or Cassie Dodge at 541/550-4856. October 17: Fall Femme Festival benefit for Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon, 10am-4pm at St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, Pamper Yourself: workshops, shopping, food, mini manicures, massage. www.wrcco.org, 541/388-0750 October 17: NorthWest Crossing Harvest Fest. 11am-6pm, Live music, a pumpkin contest and a kids’ costume parade. www.northwestcrossing.com October 17: Fall Festival, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. 10am-4pm. Thanks for your Support Day! Free admission to Nature Center! Free Solar Viewing at the Observatory 10am- 2pm. Enjoy a special day as we thank the community for its support. Visit our exhibits, birds of prey, listen to talks on natural history and science. Share in activities with your family and friends. Drawing for a 2010 Honda Insight at noon. Buy raffle tickets at 541/593-4394 or at www.sunrivernaturecenter.org. Proceeds of ticket sales benfit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. 541/593-4442 October 17: Fall Festival at Night, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. 8-10pm. Tales of Mystery & Imagination: Telescopes & You. Join us and learn all about the best telescope for you. $9 Adults, $6 children, members free. Night sky viewing weather permitting – 9-10pm. 541/593-4442 October 17: Bite of the Rogue Valley, Medford. A benefit for the five Boys & Girls clubs of the Rogue Valley. This event features booths filled with culinary delights from some of the valley’s best restaurants, wines from the regions best vineyards and microbrews from around the Northwest and much more. 541/479-5258, www.biteoftherogue.com October 23-25: Grant County Second Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, Grant County. 541/575-0547 October 24: Tales of Mystery & Imagination: Galileo’s Jupiter, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. 8-10pm. Jupiter has a past, present and future. Will the secrets of the past guide us to the future of Jupiter? $9 Adults, $6 children, members free. Night sky viewing, weather permitting, 9-10pm. 541/593-4442 October 24: Union Harvest Festival & Haunted House, Union. Goblin parade, Punkin’ Chunkin’ scarecros contest, kids activities, wagon rides. Tour the Haunted Hotel. 800/848-9969, www.nightfrightevents.com October 30-31: 30th Annual Wine & Cheese Festival & Eighth Annual Vitner Dinner, Hermiston. Friday vitner dinner & Saturday wine & cheese festival. For the wine connoisseur, this is an opportunity to taste select wines from Northeast Oregon & Washington in one location. 541/567-6151, www.hermistonchamber.com October 31: Kiwanis Community Halloween Party, Boardman. 541/481-3014 November November 1: The Black & White Arts Central Beaux Arts Ball. Masquerade party, gastronomic delight, and a fabulous auction...all to support Central Oregon arts and arts education. Mt. Bachelor Village $850/table of ten or $85 per person. 541/ 633-7242. November 4-8: Nature of Words, Bend. Central Oregon’s premier literary event. 541/330-4381, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.natureofwords.org November 4-15: Wildhorse Fall Poker Round-Up – Wildhorse Resort & Casino. With more than $1 million in prize money, it’s another rhuge poker tournament featuring free buffets, discounted lodging, recreational activities & the popular Texas Hold ‘Em plus a one-day women’s only tournament. 800/654-9453, www.wildhorseresort.com November 7: Bend First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm Downtown merchants & the Old Mill District open their stores with visiting artists & refreshments each first Friday. Bend Gallery Association holds Oregon by the Dozen fundraiser benefiting Arts Central to increase their scholarship offerings for disadvantaged youth. Bend area artists painted ‘what Oregon means to them’ for this Gallery Association event. 541/385-3320 November 7: Fall Holiday Bazaar, Boardman. 541/481-3633 November 13-14: Holiday Boutique, Ontario. 541/889-2021. November 13-14: The Des Chutes Historical Museum’s Annual Holiday Bazaar and Chili Feed. The annual event raises funds to support the Des Chutes Historical Museum’s programs, exhibits, and collection care. The bazaar features collectibles and antiques in Grandma’s Attic, used and rare books, and handmade crafts and baked goods made by Museum members, volunteers, and staff. 541/389-1813. November 19: 6-9pm Concealed Handgun License Class, MAC Training Room, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, 541/383-4425 November 20-22: Columbia River Rodeo, Redmond. 541/877-3927. November 21 Women’s Resource Council of Central Oregon will be participating in a Women’s Holiday Chorus, which will benefit WRCCO, Saving Grace, Grandma’s House and the Showcase Chorus (also a non-profit) at Summit High School. www.wrcco.ticketleap.com November 21: Christmas on the Prairie, Prairie City. 541/820-4369 November 25-29: Festival of Trees, Ontario. 541/889-8693 November 27-December 31: Klamath Falls Trail of Lights, Klamath Falls. Join the holiday fun & spark the imagination with a spectacular trail of lights driving tour through Klamath Falls. Get route map at the Visitor Center, 205 Riverside Drive. 541/884-7796 November 27: Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights, La Grande. 541/963-8588 November 28-29 Native American Heritage Art Market, The Museum at Warm Springs. 541/553-3331 www.warmsprings.com/museum November 28: Kids Day at the Nature Center, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, Sunriver. 10am-4pm. A special day just for kids, filled with nature, science talks and fun activities. Includes solar viewing at the observatory, 10am-2pm. Free admission for all children ages 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. 541/593-4394. December December 2: Community Tree Lighting Celebration, Boardman. 541/481-3014 December 4: Bend First Friday Art Walk 5-9pm Downtown merchants & the Old Mill District open their stores with visiting artists & refreshments each first Friday. Bend Gallery Association holds Oregon by the Dozen fundraiser benefiting Arts Central to increase their scholarship offerings for disadvantaged youth. Bend area artists painted ‘what Oregon means to them’ for this Gallery Association event. 541/385-3320 December 5: Truckers Light Parade, La Pine. Lighted vehicles of all sizes sparkle their way through downtown La Pine in a holiday atmosphere. 541/536-9771. www.lapine.org December 10-13: USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships. a hybrid of mountain and road biking in which competitors race on fixed, obstacle laden courses. The four-day competition is held annually each December and Bend will be the host city for the 2009 and 2010 competitions. www.usacycling.org/cx/ |
Fall 2009 issue