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Community Calendar

TODAY

GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “My Abandonment” by Peter Rock; bring a lunch; free; noon-1 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1080.

“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.

TUESDAY

ONE NIGHT OF GIVING: Featuring a silent auction, gift show, hors d'oeuvres and a screening of the film “One Peace at a Time”; proceeds benefit Off the Mat, Into the World; $10; 6-9:30 p.m.; tbd loft, 856 N.W. Bond St., Suite 2, Bend; 541-312-9769.

CHEERS FOR CHAD: Featuring food, live music by Buck & The Digs, and live and silent auctions; proceeds benefit Chad DeLay, who has Hodgkin's lymphoma; RSVP required; $45; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Terrebonne Depot, 400 N.W. Smith Rock Way; 541-420-2950 or chaddelaycancer@bendbroadband.com.

“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.

TIEMPO LIBRE: Grammy nominees perform Latin jazz fusion; $25 or $30; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY

VETERANS RECEPTION: Featuring a performance by the quartet Finnazz; 1-3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1052.

HEALTHY FAMILIES OF THE HIGH DESERT PARTY: Celebrate Healthy Families of the High Desert, formerly Ready-Set-Go, and its name change; featuring live music, food, a silent auction, speaker Mike Dugan and more; RSVP required; free; 5-7 p.m.; Aspen Hall, 18920 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-749-2133 or www .hdesd.org.

“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, TURANDOT”: Starring Maria Guleghina, Marcello Giordani, Samuel Ramey and Marina Poplavskaya in an encore presentation of Puccini's master-piece; opera performance trans-mitted in high definition; $18; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.

GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “The Ghost at the Table” by Suzanne Berne; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1072 or www.dpls.us/ calendar.

LISTENING AT THE LIBRARY: Listen to a short story; for adults; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-617-7085.

CRAIG CAROTHERS AND DON HENRY: The Nashville-based singer-songwriter performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

WELCOME TO WINTER PARTY: Featuring local filmmakers, raffles and more; proceeds benefit Deschutes County Search and Rescue and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-385-8080.

EEK-A-MOUSE: The Los Angeles-based reggae act performs; $18 plus service charges in advance, $20 at the door; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www .randompresents.com.

LYNX AND JANOVER: The Colorado-based duo plays a hybrid of acoustic and electronic music; $8; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

POWDER HOUND PREVIEW AFTERPARTY: Film festival afterparty features film screenings, prizes and more; free; 9 p.m.; The Summit Saloon & Stage, 125 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 541-550-7945 or shannon@skiingthebackcountry.com.

THURSDAY

BLITZ BUILD DEDICATION: Homes completed during the Blitz Build will be dedicated, and donors and volunteers will be thanked; free; 4 p.m.; Blitz Build Dedication site, 63156 Lancaster St., Bend; 541-385-5387, ext. 229.

CROOK COUNTY KIDS CLUB THANKSGIVING DINNER: Traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy and more; donations and nonperishable food accepted; 6-8 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, Carey Foster Hall, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-815-7263.

GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “The Omnivore's Dilemma” by Michael Pollan; free; 6-7 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1064 or www.dpls.us/calendar.

READ! WATCH! DISCUSS!: Discuss the book and the film “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston; free; 6 p.m.; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1039 or www.dpls .us/calendar.

“AT HOME IN THE GORGE”: Screening of the film about whitewater sports in the Columbia River Gorge; bring a pillow and blanket; free; 7 p.m.; Alder Creek Canoe and Kayak, 805 S.W. Industrial Way, Bend; 541-317-9407.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROGRAM: The Archaeological Society of Central Oregon presents a program by Leslie Hickerson, who will speak on the rock art of Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and California; free; 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-325-6171.

AMBER RUBARTH/CHRIS PIERCE: The acoustic musicians perform; $10; 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www .myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.

TOWNSHEND THIRD THURSDAY: Featuring an all-ages poetry slam of original compositions lasting three minutes or less; hosted by Mosley Wotta; $3; 8 p.m., sign-up begins 7 p.m.; Townshend's Bend Teahouse, 835 N.W. Bond St.; 541-312-2001.

FRIDAY

IRISH CELTIC JAM: Bring an instrument to join a jam session of Celtic music, or come and listen; free; 6-9 p.m.; Dudley's Bookshop Cafe, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-749-2010.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: John Laursen speaks and presents a slide show on his book “Wild Beauty: Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge, 1867-1957”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.

“THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents C.S. Lewis' tale of four children transported to the magical land of Narnia; $15, $10 ages 5-18; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beatonline.org.

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.

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.

PRCA RODEO CIRCUIT FINALS: Featuring competitors from Oregon, Washington and Idaho; $14, 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@columbiarivercircuitfinals rodeo.com or www.columbiariver circuitfinalsrodeo.com.

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.

“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.

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.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

PRESSURE PERFECT: The reggae act performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Underground, 2221 N.E. Third St., lower floor, Bend; 541-389-1794.

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.

“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.

SATURDAY

POWELL BUTTE ART SHOW: Featuring pottery, glassware, 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.

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

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.

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.

3 LEG TORSO: The modern chamber pop music group performs; $18, $6.50 children; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

NO-HOLDS-BARRED ROLLER DERBY: Renegade Roller Derby competes in a co-ed bout against guest skaters from Medford and Salem; $10, free ages 10 and younger; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 415-336-0142 or www.renegadesor.com.

PRCA RODEO CIRCUIT FINALS: Featuring competitors from Oregon, Washington and Idaho; $16, 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.columbiarivercircuit finalsrodeo.com.

CHRIS LOID: The Portland-based country musician performs; $5; 8 p.m.; The Underground, 2221 N.E. Third St., lower floor, Bend; 541-389-1794.

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.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174.

THE ASCETIC JUNKIES: The Portland-based bluegrass band performs, with Mai 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.

SUNDAY

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.columbiarivercircuit finalsrodeo.com.

“THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE”: Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents C.S. Lewis' tale of four children transported to the magical land of Narnia; $15, $10 ages 5-18; 3 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beatonline.org.

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.

MONDAY

Nov. 23

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.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241 or www.highdesertmuseum .org.

“THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSE-BACK”: A screening of the film about genocide in Darfur; donations accepted; 7 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-388-1793 or phil@tiedyed.us.

TUESDAY

Nov. 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.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

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.

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.

WEBCYCLERY MOVIE NIGHT: “CrossNatz” follows top American cross racers and shows highlights of Cyclocross Nationals footage; proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Trail Alliance; ages 21 and older only; $5; 9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174.

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