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Event Calendar
Fall 2009
September
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/
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