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Feb. 25

“SAYING YES TO CHANGE — A SPIRITUALLY GUIDED LIFE”: A former medical scientist will explore the nature of spirituality and how it differs from religion; $30 early registration, $35 door; $75 to attend entire series; 6 to 9 p.m.; Eagle Crest Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; www.sacred artofliving.org or 383-4171.

CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY: The symphony’s winter concert will include Richard Strauss’ Serenade for 13 Wind Instruments, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, harp performances and more; free; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth Street, Bend; 317-3941 or www.cosymphony.com.

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Feb. 26

SPAY DAY USA: Open house at the Bend Spay and Neuter Project, including refreshments, raffles and tours; free; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bend Spay and Neuter Project, 61344 Parrell Road, Bend; 617-1010.

“THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN”: The documentary focuses on Joe Strummer, the frontman for The Clash, and the influence he had as a musician and communicator; $7 adults, $5 students; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; www .towertheatre.org or 317-0700.

“GRANDMA CHOKE CHERRY”: Ed Edmo, a poet, performer, storyteller and lecturer on American Indian tribal culture, will perform stories that deal with humor, and drug and alcohol abuse; free; 7:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 318-3782.

WEDNESDAY

Feb. 27

BROKEN HEARTS CLUB: Decorate cookies and more; free; 1 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.

GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD: The roots-reggae band will perform; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; www .mcmenamins.com or 382-5174.

Thursday

Feb. 28

CENTRAL OREGON SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Featuring demonstrations, experts and information for outdoor enthusiasts, also includes a boat and RV show; $9 adults, $5 children, free admission for children younger than 5; noon to 8 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; www .otshows.com.

“DANCING AT LUGHNASA”: This play by Brian Friel chronicles the lives of five sisters in Ireland in 1936 as they struggle with life, love and tragedy including themes of dancing and music; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.

THE WAYBACKS & HOT BUTTERED RUM: The two bands will play a variety of Americana, bluegrass and acoustic music; $16 plus service charges in advance, $18 door; 9 p.m., 8 p.m. doors open; 21 and older only; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www .randompresents.com.

“HOMES, LOANS & OUR LOCAL ECONOMY”: Televised town hall meeting on COTV 11; free; 6 p.m., 5:30 p.m. audience arrival request; Mountain View High School, 2755 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 388-5814.

Friday

Feb. 29

HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER: The Humane Society of Redmond will hold a community yard sale to benefit the shelter; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave., Redmond; 923-0882, ext. 118.

CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS LUNCHEON: The opening event for the Special Olympics Oregon Winter Games will honor two Bend philanthropists; proceeds benefit the Special Olympics; $50 individual, $500 table of 10; noon; The Riverhouse Conference Center, 3075 N. U.S. Hwy. 97, Bend; 503-248-0600, ext. 22.

CENTRAL OREGON SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Featuring demonstrations, experts and information for outdoor enthusiasts, also includes a boat and RV show; $9 adults, $5 children, free admission for children younger than 5; noon to 8 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; www.otshows.com.

PRINEVILLE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & ROADSHOW: Appraisals, antiques, art, pottery and more; $2; 2 to 7 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 408-4533.

CELEBRATION OF LATIN FILM: Four Latin films will be shown during the two-day event to celebrate and learn about Latin American culture; $8 advance; $10 at the door; proceeds benefit the Latino Community Association; 6:30 p.m. “The Samba Poet,” 8:30 p.m. “The Violin”; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; www .towertheatre.org or 317-0700.

POLAR PLUNGE: The Bend Police Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office launch this fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Oregon; free to watch; 6:30 p.m. plunge; Deschutes River off Columbia Street between the Healy and Columbia Street bridges; www.soor .org/plunge/ or 503-248-0600, ext. 13.

IZABELLA: The rock-roots band will perform with special guests the State of Jefferson; $7 advance, $10 door; 7:45 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Old Stone Church, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; www.4peaksmusic.com.

“WEDDING IN THE WOOD”: The Bend Theatre for Young People presents comedy based on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; $3 children, $6 adults; 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 419-1395.

“DANCING AT LUGHNASA”: This play by Brian Friel chronicles the lives of five sisters in Ireland in 1936 as they struggle with life, love and tragedy, including themes of dancing and music; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.

RICHARD STOOKSBURY: The Nashville-based Americana singer will perform; $5; 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing Company, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 388-8331 or www.myspace .com/musicsilvermoon.

SUPER SONIC SOUL PIMPS: The funk band will perform; $5; 9 p.m.; The Summit Saloon & Stage, 125 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 749-2440 or www .myspace.com/thesummitsaloon.

Saturday

March 1

PRINEVILLE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW & ROADSHOW: Appraisals, antiques, art, pottery and more; $2; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 408-4533.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Monthly breakfast open to the public; $6 adults, $5 seniors and children; 8:30 to 11 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 389-0775.

2008 SPECIAL OLYMPICS OREGON WINTER GAMES: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, alpine skiing and snowboarding competitions from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; dinner, game ceremonies, parade of athletes, speech by Drew Bledsoe and dancing from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Summit High School, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr., Bend; www.mtbachelor.com.

HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER: The Humane Society of Redmond will hold a community yard sale to benefit the shelter; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave., Redmond; 923-0882, ext. 118.

CENTRAL OREGON SPORTSMEN’S SHOW: Featuring demonstrations, experts and information for outdoor enthusiasts, also includes a boat and RV show; $9 adults, $5 children, free admission for children younger than 5; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; www.otshows.com.

“SURRENDERING TO THE SACRED — HEALING OUR CULTURE: Frank Ostaseski will give a talk on spirituality at the end of life; $30 early registration, $35 door; $75 to attend entire series; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Eagle Crest Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; www.sacredartofliving.org or 383-4171.

FAMILY FUN FAIR: Annual fundraiser fair with games, prizes, arts and crafts, face painting, a bouncy castle and more; proceeds benefit Together for Children, a local nonprofit; $5 for an all-day stamp; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Highland Elementary at Kenwood gym, 701 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 389-8057.

ASIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL: Featuring traditional Chinese puppet theater, ethnic food samples, childrens activities and more; free; 1 to 4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Mazama Gym, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 383-7590.

“WEDDING IN THE WOOD”: The Bend Theatre for Young People presents this comedy based on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; $3 children, $6 adults; 1 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 419-1395.

READ ACROSS AMERICA: Featuring readings of Dr. Seuss classics “Horton Hatches the Egg” and “Horton Hears a Who,” and other activities; free; 2 p.m.; Barnes & Noble, 2690 N.E. U.S. Hwy. 20, Bend; 318-7242.

“THE SIXTIES REVOLUTION THAT STUCK”: A professor will discuss the media revolution of the ’60s; free; 2 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 312-1032.

MT. JEFFERSON RIFLE, ARCHERY AND PISTOL FUNDRAISER: The annual fundraising banquet will feature dinner, games, raffles and auctions; $30; 5 p.m.; Hunter’s Safety Facility and Range, 2209 N.W. Clackamas Drive, Madras; 504-4700, 447-8916 or 475-7277.

OREGON HUNTERS ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER: The Bend chapter will hold a fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions, raffles, games, a gourmet dinner and more; proceeds benefit wildlife habitat projects in Central Oregon and youth projects; $30 for children’s dinner package, $100-$250 for adult packages; 5:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, Homestead, 57081 Meadow Road, Sunriver; 382-7969.

CELEBRATION OF LATIN FILM: Four Latin films will be shown during the two-day event to celebrate and learn about Latin American culture; $8 advance; $10 at the door; proceeds benefit the Latino Community Association; 6 p.m. “Carol’s Journey,” 8 p.m. “Longings of the Heart”; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; www .towertheatre.org or 317-0700.

FUNDRAISER TO FEED THE HUNGRY: Featuring food prepared by Bend’s Greek community, no-host bar, belly dancers and more; $35; 6:30 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; 317-2069.

CARL TOSTEN: The acoustic guitar player and songwriter will perform as part of the Three Pines house concert series in Bend; $15 (goes to the artist); 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.; for reservations and location, call 617-8930 or e-mail holmes@threepinesconcerts.com; www .threepinesconcerts.com.

FAMILY VARIETY SHOW: “Sisters Act Rides Again” is the theme of this year’s variety show, which features original and family-oriented acts; proceeds benefit Uganda Orphanage and School, and Sisters High School scholarships; $8 adults, $4 children; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters; 549-1608.

“DANCING AT LUGHNASA”: This play by Brian Friel chronicles the lives of five sisters in Ireland in 1936 as they struggle with life, love and tragedy, including themes of dancing and music; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 312-9626.