Tanner Pierce finds some space under one of the tables to enjoy his meal at Lord’s Acre Day in 2007. This year’s family-friendly event will take place Saturday in Powell Butte.
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Family Calendar
Published: November 06. 2009 4:00AM PSTTODAY
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring “Sherman Alexie Unplugged,” a special presentation followed by a Q&A; $45; 9-11 a.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-5457 or www.thenatureofwords.org. (See story in GO! Magazine)
“A GAP IN GENERATIONS”: Bend High Theater Arts presents a commedia dell’arte of love songs, slapstick and energetic action; $5, $3 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-383-6290.
“MACBETH”: The Summit High School Performing Arts Department presents Shakespeare’s tragedy in a setting inspired by Coppola’s “Godfather” movies; $8, $5 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-647-8725 or www.ticketleap.com.
JOSH GRACIN: American Idol finalist and his acoustic trio perform; $15-$25; 9 p.m.; Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, 100 Main St., Warm Springs; 541-553-1112 or www.kahneeta.com.
SATURDAY
VFW BREAKFAST: Community breakfast of biscuits and gravy, ham, sausage, eggs and more; $7 adults, $6 children and seniors; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775 or 541-617-8710.
DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL WORK PARTY: Clear hiking, mountain biking and running trails; wear long pants, gloves and boots; directions to trailhead available on Web site; free; 9 a.m.-noon; 541-617-8878, happytails@dogpac.org or www.dogpac.org/trails.
LORD’S ACRE DAY: The 63rd annual event features a sale of crafts, baked goods and novelties, live music, a barbecue dinner, an auction, 10K run, 5K walk and more; proceeds benefit Powell Butte Christian Church; free admission, $27 and $15 races, $7 barbecue; 7 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. events; Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 S.W. State Highway 126; 541-548-3066 or www.powellbuttechurch.com.
FROM TIMBER TO TURNED WOOD: Featuring a 1900s-style logging competition, axe throwing, chopping, log rolling, chain saw carving, live music and more; free; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sisters Village Hotel, 511 W. Hood Ave.; 541-549-0251.
OFF-SITE PET ADOPTION DAY: Featuring a variety of adoptable pets, refreshments and a raffle; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; old Powell Butte Grange Hall, Southwest Reif Road and state Highway 126; www.humanesocietyochocos.com.
ART PARTY: View and purchase art from a variety of artists; food and drink available; free; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Jones home, 19426 Cartmill Drive, Bend; 541-382-7558.
HOEDOWN FOR HUNGER: Featuring live music, a chili feed, silent auction and more; donations of survival gear will be accepted; $15, $5 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069. (See story in GO! Magazine) )
HAT AND SCARF SEW-A-THON: Cut and sew hats and scarves for children attending the Wonderland Express holiday party; free; noon-4 p.m.; Cynthia’s Sewing Center, 20225 Badger Road, Bend; 541-383-1999.
“MACBETH”: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Summit High School; see Today’s listing for details.
HISTORY OF SK8BOARDING IN CENTRAL OREGON: Gabriel Triplette talks about Central Oregon skaters and the odds and obstacles they face; free; 3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
CULTURAL ARTS ADVISORY MEETING: Look at the future of the arts in La Pine and Central Oregon; event includes live music and entertainment by storyteller Guy J. Jackson; free; 4-7 p.m.; Diamond Stone Guest Lodge, 16693 Sprague Loop, La Pine; 541-848-9470.
POOL PARTY: An open swim for children with disabilities and their families and friends; pizza will be provided; free; 5-7 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; RSVP at 541-408-4456 or lholley@bendbroadband.com.
ULLR FESTIVAL: Featuring food, live music, and a meet and greet with two-time Olympians Torin Koos and Lars Flora; $10, free for Tumalo Langlauf Club members; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; 541-306-8448, timothypgibbons@yahoo.com or www.tumalolanglauf.com.
LUMINARIA CEREMONY: Event honors those who are fighting cancer and those who have lost the battle; $5 for luminaria bags; 6-8 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131 or www.bendrelay.com.
“A GAP IN GENERATIONS”: 7 p.m. at Bend High School; see Today’s listing for details.
“THE MOUSETRAP”: 7:30 p.m. at Greenwood Playhouse; see Today’s listing for details.
SUNDAY
MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY RUN/WALK: Run 5K or walk one mile to celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday; route begins at Bend City Hall; proceeds go toward purchase of a van to transport veterans to the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center; $21 with a shirt, $16 without; 9 a.m.; downtown Bend; 541-383-8061, chandler@bendcable.com or www.vetsdayrun.homestead.com.
FUN’RAISER FOR ROBIN KENDALL: Featuring a dance party with live music, refreshments, a silent auction and a raffle; proceeds benefit Robin Kendall, who was injured in a car accident; $30, $10 ages 13 and younger, $75 per family; 3-7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-317-0741.
GOSPEL CHOIR OF THE CASCADES: A choir performs under the direction of Julie Eberhard; event includes a meal; free; 5:01 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-390-2441 or www.freewebs.com/bendgospel.
MONDAY
No family event listings.
TUESDAY
VETERANS CEREMONY: Students honor veterans; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045.
WEDNESDAY
Bend VETERANS DAY PARADE: Parade includes marching bands, floats, military vehicles, a flyover and more; themed “Stand up for Veterans”; free for spectators; 11 a.m.; downtown Bend.
REDMOND VETERANS DAY PARADE: Parade will proceed down Sixth Street; 11 a.m.; downtown Redmond.
BEND HEROES MEMORIAL DEDICATION: Featuring the unveiling of two granite memorials and keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Greg Walden; 1:30 p.m.; Brooks Park, 35 N.W. Drake Road; 541-388-5591.
ART ENVY, THE ART OF GRAFFITI: Local artist Paula Bullwinkel will discuss famous graffiti artists, followed by a painting workshop; free; 6 p.m.; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
THURSDAY
WINGS OF HOPE BREAKFAST: Buffet breakfast, with testimonies from students, educators and Sparrow Club families; registration requested; free; 7:45-8:45 a.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-322-9287 or www.ministrysync.com/event/?1250.
“ANTIGONE”: Mountain View High School drama students present the Greek tragedy; $5; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Mountain View High School, 2755 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-383-6402.
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