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GRIMES' CHRISTMAS SCENE: A display of lighted and mechanical Christmas decorations; open through Dec. 24; free; 2-7 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.

BEND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: With carolers, live music and dance, with Santa; 6 p.m.; corner of Wall Street and Newport Avenue; www.downtownbend.org/holiday-tree-lighting. (Story, Page 11)

“HOW DID WE GET HERE?" LECTURE: Dennis Jenkins on “Oregon's Earliest Inhabitants; Archaeological Investigations at the Paisley Caves"; $10, $8 Sunriver Nature Center members, $3 students; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-593-4394.

“AS YOU LIKE IT": The La Pine High School drama department presents a play by William Shakespeare; $5, $4 students and seniors, $1 off with donations of nonperishable food; 7 p.m.; La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road; 541-355-8400.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: The Crook County High School drama department hosts a variety show featuring improv games, comedy sketches, short films and more; donations accepted; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

SATURDAY

Dec. 1

VFW BREAKFAST: Community Christmas buffet breakfast; $8.50, $7.50 seniors and children ages 12 and younger; 8:30-11 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.

“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA CLEMENZA DI TITO": A presentation of Mozart's masterpiece; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347. (Story, Page 28)

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 29th annual event showcases decorated Christmas trees; with live music, a tree auction, Santa and more; proceeds benefit Hospice of Redmond; free daytime family festivities, $40 evening event; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. family festivities, 5 p.m. evening gala; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-7483 or www.redmondhospice.org/festival-of-trees.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Bend Public Libraries hosts a sale featuring books, CDs, audio books and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Deschutes Library Administration Building, 507 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-389-1622.

CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, tree lighting and more; free; 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. parade; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive; 541-548-8939.

JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS: Runners and walkers don costumes for 5K and fun-run races; proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation; $25, $15 ages 12 and younger; 9:30 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. awards, 11:30 a.m. races start; downtown Bend; 888-845-5695 or www.bendjinglebellrun.kintera.org.

BEND CHRISTMAS PARADE: Parade theme is “A Picture Perfect Christmas"; free; noon; downtown Bend; 541-388-3879. (Story, Page 11)

GRIMES' CHRISTMAS SCENE: 1-7 p.m. at Crook County Fairgrounds; see Today's listing for details.

HOEDOWN FOR HUNGER: Featuring local bands and a chili feed; proceeds benefit the center's Feed the Hungry Program; $20, $10 students, seniors and children ages 16 and younger; 1-9 p.m.; Bend's Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069 or www.bendscommunitycenter.org. (Story, Page 3)

“THE NUTCRACKER": The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $17 in advance or $20 at the door; $6 ages 12 and younger in advance or $7 at the door; 3 and 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-362-6004 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.

A NOVEL IDEA UNVEILED: Learn the book for this year's A Novel Idea; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-617-7080 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

“A VERY LAMB CHOP HOLIDAY": A holiday celebration featuring the beloved puppet and more; $12, $8 children 12 and younger, plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org. (Story, Page 11)

HOSPICE CHRISTMAS AUCTION: An auction with dinner and a raffle; proceeds benefit Pioneer Memorial Hospice; $5; 6 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, Carey Foster Hall, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-2510.

POKER TOURNAMENT AND FAMILY BINGO NIGHT: Proceeds benefit the Sunriver Community Christmas Basket Program; free admission; 6-9 p.m.; Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road; 541-593-1978.

“AS YOU LIKE IT": 7 p.m. at La Pine High School; see Today's listing for details.

KEITH GREENINGER AND DAYAN KAI: The folk musicians perform; $15-$20 suggested donation; 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.; The Barn in Sisters, 68467 Three Creeks Road; 775-233-1433 or dooleysbarn@gmail.com. (Story, Page 6)

DON WE NOW OUR GAY APPAREL PARTY: With live music, food and drinks, various holiday costume contests and prizes; proceeds benefit the Human Dignity Coalition; $5; 7:30 p.m.; Seven Nightclub, 1033 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-385-3320 or www.humandignitycoalition.org.

THE MEN OF WORTH: The Celtic folk musicians perform; $15-$20 suggested donation; 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; HarmonyHouse, 17505 Kent Road, Sisters; 541-548-2209.

SUNDAY

Dec. 2

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Eat breakfast and visit with Santa; reservations requested; proceeds will provide a meal and Santa visit for area foster families; $12, $8 children 10 and younger; 9-11 a.m.; The Pine Tavern, 967 N.W. Brooks St., Bend; 541-598-3026.

GRIMES' CHRISTMAS SCENE: 1-7 p.m. at Crook County Fairgrounds; see Today's listing for details.

HOLIDAY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Bend Public Libraries hosts a bag sale; free admission, $4 per bag; 1-4 p.m.; Deschutes Library Administration Building, 507 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-389-1622.

KEITH GREENINGER AND DAYAN KAI: The folk musicians perform; $15-$20 suggested donation; 1 p.m.; Higher Ground, 2582 N.E. Dagget Lane, Bend; 541-306-0048.

NOTABLES SWING BAND: The big band plays swing, blues, Latin, rock 'n' roll and waltzes; $5; 2-4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-639-7734 or www.notablesswingband.com.

REDMOND COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE: Presidio Brass performs; $50 season ticket, $20 students, $105 family ticket; 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Ridgeview High School, 4555 S.W. Elkhorn Ave.; 541-350-7222 or www.redmondcca.org.

“THE NUTCRACKER": 3 p.m. at Bend High School; see Saturday's listing for details.

KEITH GREENINGER AND DAYAN KAI: The folk musicians perform; RSVP requested, call for location; $15-$20 suggested donation; 5 p.m.; 541-306-0048.

MONDAY

Dec. 3

“The Nutcracker Mariinsky Ballet": A 3D screening of the 2011 performance of the classic dance by the Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia; $15; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com. (Story, Page 28)

THE WRONG HEROES: Dr. Elizabeth Daniels discusses how to teach girls to critique media content, titled “Helping Young People Navigate Beyond Naked Royals, Lindsay's Arrests and Snooki's Baby"; free; 6 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

SONGS OF SUFFRAGE: A History Pub fundraiser featuring live folk music from the women's suffrage movement in the early 1900s; proceeds benefit the Deschutes County Historical Society; $5; 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-389-1813 or www.mcmenamins.com.

TUESDAY

Dec. 4

KNOW HEROES: Learn how to cook the perfect muffuletta sandwich from Chef Bette Fraser in a class titled, “The 'Hero' of New Orleans"; free; 6 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

GREEN TEAM MOVIE NIGHT: Featuring a screening of “Cave of Forgotten Dreams," about filmmaker Warren Herzog's exploration of Chauvet Cave in France; free; 6:30-8:15 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-815-6504.

TARANTINO XX: “RESERVOIR DOGS": A screening of the 1992 R-rated crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, with a special feature covering Tarantino's 20-year career; $12.50; 7 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com. (Story, Page 28)

WEDNESDAY

Dec. 5

GRIMES' CHRISTMAS SCENE: 2-6 p.m. at Crook County Fairgrounds; see Today's listing for details.

AARON MEYER BAND: The concert rock violinist performs a holiday concert; proceeds benefit Miller Elementary Music/Arts Enrichment and Family Access Network; $12-$35 plus fees; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

WATER TOWER: The Portland-based folk band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; www.mcmenamins.com.

STEVEN ROTH: The Los Angeles-based pop-rock and soul artist performs; free; 10 p.m.; Astro Lounge, 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-388-0116 or www.astroloungebend.com. (Story, Page 6)

THURSDAY

Dec. 6

GRIMES' CHRISTMAS SCENE: 2-6 p.m. at Crook County Fairgrounds; see Today's listing for details.

RUBBISH RENEWED ECO FASHION SHOW: Sustainable fashion show featuring repurposed materials made into clothes; proceeds benefit REALMS Charter School's arts program; $12, $6 ages 12 and younger; 6 p.m. all ages, 8:30 p.m. ages 21 and older; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; www.rubbishrenewed.com.

CXMAS PARTY: Featuring cyclocross photography, a silent auction, a Q&A with professional cyclists Ryan Trebon and Adam Craig and more; proceeds benefit the CXmas Junior Fund; $5 suggested minimum donation; 6:30 p.m.; Powered by Bowen, 143 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-585-1500.

“FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON": The Crook County High School drama department presents the play about a man who participates in an experiment to enhance his intellect; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.

BINGO FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit the Bethlehem Inn; free admission; 7 p.m.; Lava Lanes Bowling Center, 1555 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-322-8768 or www.bethleheminn.org.

TARANTINO XX: “PULP FICTION": A screening of the 1994 R-rated crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, with a special feature covering Tarantino's 20-year career; $12.50; 7 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347 or www.fathomevents.com. (Story, Page 28)

THE ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS TOUR: Featuring Sanctus Real, Sidewalk Prophets and Dara Maclean; $20; 7 p.m.; Christian Life Center, 21720 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-389-8241 or www.acousticchristmastour.com.

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