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Bobby Mote of Redmond rides during the Columbia River Circuit Finals rodeo at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in 2007. This year’s event takes place Nov. 20-22.
Pete Erickson / The Bulletin file photo

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Talks & classes

Getting Started on the Computer: Learn the parts of a PC, mouse skills and basic computer tasks; registration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m. today; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1064 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
Dinner Dance: Dinner will be followed by an East Coast Swing group dance lesson; $25; 6:30 p.m. today; Brand 33, 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters; 541-549-3663 to register.
Untroubled Heart Seminar: Dennis Kizziar talks about accessible topics for helping troubled hearts; $25, $40 per couple; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; First Baptist Church, 60 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 541-382-3862 www.bendchurch.org.
Remodeling and Countertop Seminars: Michael Mahoney presents “Bath Design and Remodeling” at 9:30 a.m.; Kathleen Donohue presents “Countertops and Floor Coverings” at 10:45 a.m.; Saturday; Neil Kelly, 190 N.E. Irving Ave., Bend; 541-382-7580 or www.neilkelly.com.
How Did Your Garden Grow?: A vegetable garden roundtable featuring gardeners of all experience levels; free; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; CHS Garden Center, 60 N.W. Depot Road, Madras; 541-475-2068 www.chsgardencenter.com.
Communication Workshop: LaShelle Lowe-Chardé shares the philosophy and skills of nonviolent or compassionate communication; registration requested; $60 suggested donation; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; First Presbyterian Church, Heritage Hall, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-504-0162 or evelyn@pcoco.org.
Redesign Presentation: Learn tips for redesigning a room based on items you already own; free; 11 a.m.-noon Saturday; The Design Center, 2127 U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-6900.
Altered Book Class: Make an altered book from an old book you are ready to recycle; $30 SageBrushers members, $35 nonmembers, plus $10 materials fee; 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; SageBrushers Art Society, 117 S.W. Roosevelt Ave., Bend; 541-306-6341.
Milonga Tangazo: Learn tango dancing, followed by a social dance; no partner required; $6; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-330-4071 or www.bendtango.com
DNA Revisited: Learn how DNA analysis is used in genealogical research; free; 10 a.m. Tuesday; Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978, 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
Alternatives for Holiday Dinners: Jill Charlotte Stanford demonstrates and shares recipes for alternative holiday meals; free; 1-3 p.m. Tuesday; The Design Center, 2127 U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-6900.
Folding Class: Dottie Roth presents iris folding with silk and ties; free; 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Summer Creek Clubhouse, 3660 S.W. 29th St., Redmond; 541-279-0007.
Make the Most of Your Digital Photos: Learn to upload, edit, organize and share digital photos; registration required; $20; 7-9 p.m. Wednesday; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-728-8164, info@appealingsites.com or http://appealingsites.com.
AARP Driver Safety Class: Defensive driver class focuses on driving safely within the laws; $14, $12 AARP members; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 20 at St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 1-5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 at Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-4802 or 541-388-1133 to enroll.
Musicians in Motion: Modern chamber pop group 3 Leg Torso teaches a workshop and master class; registration required; free; 10 a.m. Nov. 21; Cascade Community School of Music, 2150 N.E. Studio Road, Bend; www.ccschoolofmusic.org/registration.htm.

Right Around the Corner

Nov. 20-21 — PRCA RODEO CIRCUIT FINALS: Featuring competitors from Oregon, Washington and Idaho; $14 Nov. 20, $16 Nov. 21, free ages 3 and younger; 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; tickets@columbiarivercircuitfinalsrodeo.com or www.columbiariver circuitfinalsrodeo.com.

Nov. 20 — CENTRAL SINGERS: Central Oregon Community College’s ensemble performs a vocal jazz concert; $3; 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.

Nov. 20 — HOMEGROWN MUSIC SHOWCASE: Featuring performances by Eric Tollefson, Shireen Amini, Empty Space Orchestra, Reid Thomas Lawrence, Dennis McGregor and more; proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon; $15, $7.50 ages 12 and younger; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

Nov. 20 — SEE WHAT THE ARTIST SEES: Ron Schultz discusses encaustic design and printmaking; $5 suggested donation; 7-8:30 p.m.; Atelier 6000, 389 S.W. Scalehouse Court, Suite 120, Bend; 541-330-8759 or www.atelier6000.com.

Nov. 20 — “FROZEN RIVER”: Screening of the 2008 R-rated film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.

Nov. 20, 21 — FREAK MOUNTAIN RAMBLERS: The Portland-based Americana group performs as part of the Old St. Francis School’s anniversary celebration; part of the Great Northwest Music Tour; free; 8 p.m. both days; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

Nov. 20 — TOO SLIM & THE TAILDRAGGERS: Rootsy-blues group performs; $13 plus service charges in advance, $15 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.randompresents.com.

Nov. 20 — “IN THE AGES OF THE EARTH”: Guy J. Jackson presents a one-man storytelling show; ages 21 and older; $5; 9 p.m., doors open 8:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803.

Nov. 21 — POWELL BUTTE ART SHOW: Featuring pottery, glass ware, paintings and more by 15 local artists; items will be for sale; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Powell Butte Community Center, 8404 S.W. Reif Road; 541-419-9253.

Nov. 21 — HARMONY 4 WOMEN: Performance by the seasonal women’s chorus; directed by Connie Norman; proceeds benefit four local women’s groups; $10; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-383-3142 or www.wrcco.org.

Nov. 21 — HISTORY OF SK8BOARDING IN CENTRAL OREGON: Gabriel Triplette talks about Central Oregon skaters and the odds and obstacles they face; free; 3 p.m.; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls.us/calendar.

Nov. 21 — CASINO NIGHT: Featuring dinner, casino games with funny money, raffles and more; proceeds benefit the La Pine Christmas Basket Association and the South Central Oregon Outreach Toy Run; $25; 6-10 p.m.; White School Park Building, 16405 First St., La Pine; 541-536-8398.

Nov. 21 — THE ASCETIC JUNKIES: The Portland-based bluegrass band performs, with Mäi from Moon Mountain Ramblers; $5; 9 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

Nov. 22 — PRCA RODEO CIRCUIT FINALS: Featuring competitors from Oregon, Washington and Idaho; $1 per ticket benefits the Sara Fisher Breast Cancer Project; $16, $7 ages 10-4, free ages 3 and younger; 1:30 p.m., gates open 11:30 a.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; tickets@columbiarivercircuitfinalsrodeo.com or www.columbiariver circuitfinalsrodeo.com.

Nov. 22 — KITES & CROWS: The Ashland-based acoustic duo performs; free; 7 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

Nov. 23-24 — SCIENCE PARTY: See exploding pumpkins, expanding goo and billowing smoke, play with slime and more; $7, $5 High Desert Museum members; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241, or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Nov. 24 — SIP, SAVOR AND SUPPORT KIDS CENTER: Wine tasting; a portion of proceeds benefits the KIDS Center; free; 5-8 p.m.; WineStyles, 1740 N.W. Pence Lane, Bend; 541-383-5958, tbarker@kidscenter.org or www.kidscenter.org.

Nov. 24 — SANTALAND DIARIES: Volcanic Theatre presents modern pub theater; $5; 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

Nov. 25 — STORY TIME FOR ADULTS: Listen to a gripping short story; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-617-7085 or www.dpls.us/calendar.

Nov. 26 — GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K: Join a family-friendly run/walk and scavenger hunt; proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Deschutes County; $20, $10 ages 12 and younger in advance, $25, $15 ages 12 and younger day of race; 9 a.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-788-8567, director@deschutescountygotr.org or www.deschutescountygotr.org.

Nov. 26 — I LIKE PIE FUN RUN: Run or walk 2K, 5K or 10 miles and eat pie; donations benefit NeighborImpact; registration requested; $5 and five cans of food suggested donation; 9-11 a.m.; FootZone, 845 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-3568, superdave@footzonebend.com or http://footzonebend.com.

Nov. 26 — COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER: Featuring a dinner prepared by the Hunger Prevention Coalition; free; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend; 541-815-1747 or help1729@hotmail.com.

Nov. 26 — COMMUNITY OF REDMOND THANKSGIVING DINNER: Featuring turkey and trimmings prepared by two local chefs; free; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-548-7128.

Nov. 26 — THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR SENIORS: Thanksgiving meal and live music targeted at seniors who do not have family in the area; meals can also be delivered; $15.95, $7.95 for seniors and kids ages 10 and younger; meals served every hour from noon to 5 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-419-6021.

Farther Down the Road

Nov. 27-28 — HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally crafted jewelry, photography, embroidery and more; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Nov. 27 — CHICKS WITH PICKS: Featuring performances by The Royal Fiasco, Broken Down Guitars, The Sofa Kings and more; proceeds benefit Saving Grace; $6; 5-10 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

Nov. 28 — KIDS DAY AT THE NATURE CENTER: A day of nature, science talks and activities, including a solar viewing; $2 adult, free ages 12 and younger; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.

Nov. 28 — REDMOND STARLIGHT HOLIDAY PARADE: Themed “A Christmas Story”; free; 5 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191.

Dec. 2 — “IT’S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Kreg Lindberg presents “Biking and Quilting for ‘Joe the Plumber’”; the lecture covers how Central Oregon’s special events impact the local economy; free; noon-1 p.m.; OSU-Cascades, Cascades Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100, info@osucascades.edu or www.OSUcascades.edu.

Dec. 3 — CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL: Watch the football game between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon; proceeds benefit the Crook County Foundation; $25; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Pine Theater, 214 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.

Dec. 3 — CIVIL WAR FUNDRAISER: Watch Oregon State University and the University of Oregon football teams play; event also features dinner and a silent auction; proceeds benefit Chimps Inc.; registration requested; $55; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Hooker Creek Ranch, 65525 Gerking Market Road, Bend; 541-389-5853 or www.chimps-inc.org.

Dec. 3 — “HARVEY”: Opening night of 2nd Street Theater’s tale of a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, who is a 6½-foot-tall rabbit; with champagne and dessert reception; $18, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndsttheater@bendcable.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.

Dec. 3 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

Dec. 3 — “CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Preview night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.

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