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Families can enjoy rides, foods, games and more at the 93rd Deschutes County Fair continuing through Sunday.
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Family Calendar

Published: August 03. 2012 4:00AM PST

FRIDAY

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $10, $6 ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo .deschutes.org.

BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmers market.com.

FLASHBACK CRUZ: A classic car show of vehicles from 1979 and earlier; event includes display of cars, live music and more; free for spectators; 2-8 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-480-5560 or www .centraloregonclassicchevy club.com.

SISTERS FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 p.m.; Barclay Park, West Cascade Avenue and Ash Street; www.sistersfarmersmarket.com.

SUNRIVER FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 4-7 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; www.sunriverchamber.com.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend.

JOY KILLS SORROW: The five-piece acoustic ensemble performs; $15 or $10 students in advance, $20 at the door; 6:30 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave.; 541-549-4979, info@sistersfolkfestival.org or www .sistersfolkfestival.org.

BRIAN HOWE: The former lead singer from Bad Company performs during the fair; free with fair admission and ticket from McDonald’s; 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

STORIES FROM THE PELOTON: Chris Horner and friends share an inside perspective from the highest level of sport cycling; $10, $3 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

SATURDAY

FLASHBACK CRUZ: A classic car show of vehicles from 1979 and earlier; event includes display of cars, show ‘n shine, a cruise through downtown Bend, live music and more; free for spectators; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., cruz 5:45-8 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-480-5560 or www.centraloregon classicchevyclub.com.

PRINEVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Free; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Prineville City Plaza, 387 N.E. Third St.; 503-739-0643 or prinevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

VFW BREAKFAST: A breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage; $7, $6.50 seniors and children; 8:30- 11 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.

DOG SHOW: Featuring canine art, animal adoptions and a fun run; a portion of proceeds benefits Furry Friends; free; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave.; 541-549-8115.

MADRAS SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sahalee Park, B and Seventh streets; 541-489-3239 or madrassatmkt@gmail.com.

CENTRAL OREGON SATURDAY MARKET: Featuring arts and crafts from local artisans; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parking lot across from Bend Public Library, 600 N.W. Wall St.; 541-420-9015 or www .centraloregonsaturdaymarket.com.

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $10, $6 ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.- 11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

KIDS OBSTACLE CHALLENGE: Kids ages 5-14 participate in a military-inspired obstacle course, followed by a party; registration required to participate; proceeds benefit Healthy Beginnings; $25; 10 a.m.; R.E. Jewell Elementary School, 20550 Murphy Road, Bend; 541-288-3180 or www.kidsobstaclechallenge .eventbrite.com.

NORTHWEST CROSSING FARMERS MARKET: Free; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; NorthWest Crossing, Mt. Washington and Northwest Crossing drives, Bend; 541-382-1662, valerie@brooksresources.com or www.nwxfarmersmarket.com.

HOT CHELLE RAE: The pop act performs during the fair; free with fair admission and ticket from McDonald’s; 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 7:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

SUNDAY

ANIMAL’S BBQ RUN: Featuring bike games, live music and more; proceeds benefit Grandma’s House; free; 9:30 a.m.; Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 541-383-0889.

FLASHBACK CRUZ: A “cruz" to Mount Bachelor departing from the park; with car Olympics; free for spectators; 9:30 a.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-480-5560 or www.central oregonclassicchevyclub.com.

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

PIONEER QUEEN’S PICNIC: Potluck picnic features stories from Crook County Pioneer Queen Emerine (Carlin) Nobel; free; 12:30 p.m.; Pioneer Park, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 541-447-3103.

NOTABLES SWING BAND: The big band plays favorites from the 1930s-50s; $5; 2-4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-639-7734 or www.notablesswingband.com.

SUSIE MCENTIRE: Country gospel singer performs, with The Mud Springs Gospel Band; free; 4 p.m.; Antelope Community Church; 541-395-2507.

TUESDAY

REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 2-6:30 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue; 541-550-0066 or redmondfarmersmarket1@ hotmail.com.

TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637 or info@sustainable flame.com.

BROOKSWOOD PLAZA FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brookswood Meadow Plaza, 19530 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; 541-323-3370 or farmersmarket@brookswoodmeadowplaza.com.

GREEN TEAM MOVIE NIGHT: Featuring a screening of “Garbage Warrior," a portrait of Michael Reynolds; free; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-815-6504.

WEDNESDAY

THE GOOD, THE BAT AND THE UGLY: Learn about bats, their biology, why they hibernate, their ecological importance and more; free; noon; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

BEND FARMERS MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Brooks Alley, between Northwest Franklin Avenue and Northwest Brooks Street; 541-408-4998, bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com or http://bendfarmersmarket.com.

ALIVE AFTER FIVE: Featuring a performance by jazz act Dirty Dozen Brass Band, with the Moon Mountain Ramblers; located off of northern Powerhouse Drive; free; 5-8 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www.aliveafterfivebend.com.

MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Featuring delta blues by Deco Moon; vendors available; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or http://visitredmondoregon.com.

PICNIC IN THE PARK: Featuring a country performance by Carrie Cunningham and the Six Shooters; free; 6-8 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.

THE GOOD, THE BAT AND THE UGLY: Learn about bats, their biology, why they hibernate, their ecological importance and more; free; 6:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

THURSDAY

DECATHLON SCREENING: Watch the final two events of the Olympic decathlon; with live music; free; 10:30 a.m., doors open 9:30 a.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

TREEHOUSE PUPPETS IN THE PARK: With a performance of “Beans Again?!"; followed by a coordinated activity; free; 11 a.m.-noon; Orchard Park, 2001 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-389-7275 or www.bendparksandrec.org.

THE GOOD, THE BAT AND THE UGLY: Learn about bats, their biology, why they hibernate, their ecological importance and more; free; noon; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

MUNCH & MUSIC: Event includes a performance by pop-rock act The Fixx, with Voodoo Highway; with food and arts and crafts booths, children’s area and more; dogs prohibited; free; 5:30-9 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; www.munchandmusic.com.

NATURAL HISTORY PUB: Bruce Haak talks about his raptor research; free; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

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