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SKYLINERS WINTER SPORTS SWAP: Event features deals on new and used athletic gear, including ski equipment, winter clothing, ice skates and more; a percentage of the proceeds benefits the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; $3, $6 per family; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 149 S.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-388-0002 or www.mbsef.org.
BENDFILM: The ninth annual independent film festival features films at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, the Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater, Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Greenwood Playhouse and the Oxford Hotel; $200 full festival pass, $125 full film pass, individual tickets $11 in advance, $12 at the door; 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; 541-388-3378, info@bendfilm.org or www.bendfilm.org.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE: 5K costume race to benefit Elk Meadow Elementary, with a one-mile kids run; races begin and end at the plaza; followed by a family fun fair and costume contest; registration requested; $20, $5 kids run, free for spectators; 5K race starts at 10 a.m.; Brookswood Meadow Plaza, 19530 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; 541-279-1875 or www.greatraceofbend.com.
USED GEAR AND TOOL SALE: Held on the baseball field, with a silent auction; proceeds benefit Heart of Oregon Corps; free admission; 9 a.m.; Marshall High School, 1291 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-633-7834 or www.heartoforegon.org.
“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: L’ELISIR D’AMORE": Starring Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien and Ambrogio Maestri in a presentation of Donizetti’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted live in high definition; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.
BOOK FAIR: Mt. Bachelor Quilters Guild hosts a book fair featuring a children’s hands-on quilt project to take home; a portion of proceeds benefits the Guild’s outreach programs; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-318-7242 or www.quiltsqq.com.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
“LEAPS AND BOUNDS": The Affording Hope Project presents a one-woman performance by Tevyn East about the interconnection of faith, ecology and the global economy; registration requested; donations accepted; 2-4 p.m.; United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-4895, tlarson@bendbroadband.com or www.emorgan.org/events.php.
LIFTING HEARTS: A Harmony 4 Women benefit concert for Grandma’s House, Saving Grace, the Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon and Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 3 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-383-3142 or www.harmony4women.com.
HOE-DOWN AND PIG ROAST: Featuring a buffet dinner, live music, dancing, contests and more; proceeds benefit the Local Commerce Alliance; $25, $5 children 12 and younger; 5 p.m.; Stamper Ranch, 65325 73rd St. , Bend; 541-633-0674 or www.centraloregonlocavore.com.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Proceeds benefit local veterans; $8, $7 senors and children ages 6 and younger; 5-7 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.
KIWANIS OKTOBERFEST AUCTION: Featuring a meal of beer and brats, with an auction; ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Redmond; $25; 5:30 p.m.; St. Thomas Academy, 1720 N.W. 19th St., Redmond; 541-980-2040 or www.redmondkiwanis.org.
VFW OCTOBERFEST: An authentic German dinner, with live music and dancing; reservations recommended; proceeds benefit the VFW food pantry for veterans and families; $10, $3 dancing only; 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. dancing; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.
BEND GAME NIGHT: Play available board games or bring your own; free; 6 p.m.-midnight; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-318-8459.
I HEART CENTRAL OREGON CELEBRATION: Celebrate the day of service with inspirational speaker Nick Vujicic and a performance by Elliot; free ticket required; 6:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Hooker Creek Event Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 503-350-6029, elisa@theheartcampaign.com or www.iheartcentraloregon.com.
“EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
HILLSTOMP: The Portland-based punk-blues duo performs, with Avery James & The Hillandales and Grit & Grizzle; $7 plus fees in advance; 8 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; www.facebook.com/riseuppresents.
SASSPARILLA: The Portland-based blues band performs, with Shade 13, Susan SurfTone and The Outer Space Heaters; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
MANIMAL HOUSE: The Portland-based funk-soul act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
SUNDAY
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
BENDFILM: The ninth annual independent film festival features films at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, the Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater, Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Greenwood Playhouse and the Oxford Hotel; $200 full festival pass, $125 full film pass, individual tickets $11 in advance, $12 at the door; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; 541-388-3378, info@bendfilm.org or www.bendfilm.org.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Fiddle music and dancing; donations accepted; 1-3:30 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-647-4789.
MEISSNER EQUIPMENT FUNDRAISER: A fall party with dinner, drinks, a raffle and live music; proceeds go toward a new snowmobile and groomer for Meissner ski trails; $10 admission; 3-6 p.m.; Aspen Hall, 18920 N.W. Shevlin Park Road, Bend; 541-385-9902 or www.meissnernordic.org.
“EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 4 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
THE SPEAKEASY: An open mic storytelling event; stories must be no longer than seven minutes, and should be scary stories; followed by a screening of the Roger Corman film “The Pit and the Pendulum"; $5; 6 p.m.; Tin Pan Theater, 869 N.W. Tin Pan Alley, Bend; 541-241-2271 or brad@innovationtw.org.
TAARKA DUO: The gypsy-jazz act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
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TUESDAY
“THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION": Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Alice Miles; free; 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “Stitches" by David Small; free; noon; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-330-3764 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“THE JUNGLEERS IN BATTLE": A screening of the documentary film about the World War II 41st Infantry Division; $10 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
WEDNESDAY
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; noon-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
IGNITE BEND: A series of five-minute presentations on a range of topics, each chosen by the presenter; SOLD OUT; 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St.; 541-480-6492 or www.ignitebend.com.
SARA JACKSON-HOLMAN: The Portland-based piano-pop artist performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
ZION I: The Bay Area-based hip-hop duo perform, with Graft, Minnesota, Diego’s Umbrella and Vokab Kompany; $15 plus fees in advance, $18 at the door; 8:30 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.randompresents.com.
THURSDAY
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; noon-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: Read and discuss “State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett; free; noon; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1090 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
SMART ART FUNDRAISER: Featuring an art show, art sales and a social; proceeds benefit the nonprofit SMART; free; 5 p.m.; River Run Event Center, 1730 Blue Heron Drive, Redmond; 541-355-5600 or www.getsmartoregon.org.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: William Sullivan talks about his book “The Case of D.B. Cooper’s Parachute"; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDERS’ NIGHT: Nature photographer Terry Steele presents “Birding up the Texas Gulf"; hosted by East Cascades Audubon Society; free; 6:30 p.m. social; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-385-6908.
WOODY PINES: The ragtime and blues band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
“EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
FRUITION AND DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS: A night of jammy string-band music; $8 plus fees in advance, $12 at the door; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999 or www.p44p.biz.
MARK SEXTON BAND: The Reno-based funk-soul act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
FRIDAY
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; noon-6 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 3-7 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
BETHLEHEM INN BENEFIT DINNER: The eighth annual dinner, titled “The Perfect Pair," features gourmet dining, handcrafted beers and fun; proceeds benefit Bethlehem Inn; $45; 5-8 p.m.; Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-322-8768 or www.bethleheminn.org.
CANDLELIGHT DINNER DANCE: Dinner and dancing featuring the Notables Swing Band; $12; 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. dancing; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-388-1133.
“HOW DID WE GET HERE?" LECTURE SERIES: Featuring a presentation on “To Siberia and Beyond"; $10, $8 Sunriver Nature Center members, $3 students, $50 for series; 6:30 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: William Sullivan talks about his book “The Case of D.B. Cooper’s Parachute"; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866.
“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF": The Summit High School drama department presents the musical about a Jewish peasant who must marry off his three daughters while facing anti-Semitism; $10, $8 students, seniors and children; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-355-4000 or http://bend.k12.or.us/summit.
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS: The hip-hop group performs; $18 plus fees in advance, $20 day of show; 7 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.midtownbend.com.
“WINCHESTER ‘73": A screening of the 1950 unrated film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.
“EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by the Linda Hornbuckle Quintet; $35 plus fees in advance; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.oxfordhotelbend.com.
THE AUTONOMICS: The Portland rock band performs, with Black Pussy; $5; 8 p.m.; The Horned Hand, 507 N.W. Colorado Ave., Bend; 541-728-0879 or www.reverbnation.com/venue/thehornedhand.
ADVENTURE GALLEY: The indie rock band performs, with Necktie Killer; $5; 8:30 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999 or www.liquidclub.net.
JON WAYNE AND THE PAIN: The Minneapolis-based reggae-rock act performs; $5; 9:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.silvermoonbrewing.com.
SATURDAY
Oct. 20
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST: Half-day volunteer conservation projects along Whychus Creek; projects include planting, scattering seeds, mulching and more; free; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Creekside Park, U.S. Highway 20 and Jefferson Avenue, Sisters; 541-549-0253 or www.nationalforests.org/volunteer.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Free admission; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
CORN MAIZE: $7.50, $5.50 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Central Oregon Pumpkin Company, 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; 541-504-1414 or www.pumpkinco.com.
JAN BRETT: Children’s author and illustrator will discuss her latest book, “Mossy," with a drawing demonstration and book signing; presented by Deschutes Public Library; free; 10 a.m.-noon; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700.
SENSATIONAL SATURDAY: Learn about nocturnal creatures and how some animals are adapted for life in the dark; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
GREAT OREGON DIVOT: A shotgun-style tournament; includes lunch, dinner, a skill contest and more; registration required; proceeds benefit Kilns College; $150; 1 p.m., noon registration; Aspen Lakes Golf & Country Club, 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters; 541-389-9166 or www.godivot.com.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: John C. Driscoll talks about his book “Gilchrist, Oregon: The Model Company Town"; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
THE VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN: A lecture discussing Oregon’s ballot initiatives and how it relates to the state’s political and social landscape; free; 2 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034, tinad@deschuteslibrary.org or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by the Linda Hornbuckle Quintet; $35 plus fees in advance; 5 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.oxfordhotelbend.com.
“FLOW STATE": A screening of Warren Miller’s ski film; $20 plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
KEEPERS OF THE FAITH: The gospel quartet performs; free; 6 p.m.; Redmond Assembly of God Church, 1865 W. Antler Ave.; 541-548-4555.
“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF": The Summit High School drama department presents the musical about a Jewish peasant who must marry off his three daughters while facing anti-Semitism; $10, $8 students, seniors and children; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-355-4000 or http://bend.k12.or.us/summit.
DANIEL WHITTINGTON: The Austin-based Americana-rock artist performs, with Mike Biggers; House concerts at the Glen at Newport Hills, 1019 N.W. Stannium, Bend; $10-15 donation; 7 p.m. doors open at 6:30 p.m.; 541-480-8830.
BEND COMMUNITY CONTRADANCE: Featuring caller Rich Goss and music by the Steeltones; $7; 7 p.m. beginner’s workshop, 7:30 p.m. dance; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; 541-330-8943.
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a fall concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring Dan Franklin Smith; free but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-317-3941, info@cosymphony.com or www.cosymphony.com.
TRIAGE: The comedy improvisational troupe performs; $5; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-771-3189.
“EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL": 2nd Street Theater presents the musical comedy about five college students who accidentally unleash an evil force; contains adult language; $21, $25 splatter zone, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring a performance by the Linda Hornbuckle Quintet; $35 plus fees in advance; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.oxfordhotelbend.com.
“FLOW STATE": A screening of Warren Miller’s ski film; $20 plus fees; 9 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
