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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.
DIRKSEN DERBY KICKOFF PARTY: Featuring live music, an art auction, a raffle and more; proceeds benefit Tyler Eklund; $5 suggested donation; 6-11 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-480-1414.
“BELLS & BELLOWS": A Christmas concert featuring organist Mark Oglesby and the Bells of Sunriver; free; 7 p.m.; St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church & School, 2450 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-382-3631.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE": The Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the classic holiday tale about George Bailey and his guardian angel; $15, $10 students ages 5-18; 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
BILL KEALE HOLIDAY CONCERT: Featuring a performance by the local Hawaiian folk-pop artist; $20; 7-9 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-408-0561 or www.billkeale.com.
HIGH DESERT CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT: The choir performs traditional and contemporary holiday selections; free; 7 p.m.; Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Highway; 541-549-1037 or www .sistershighdesertchorale.com.
HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs holiday songs under the direction of James Knox; with soloist Lindy Gravelle; proceeds benefit Abilitree; $17; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.bendticket.com.
SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra performs classical and Christmas music; $30, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, Homestead Room, 57081 Meadow Road; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.
SATURDAY
TOY SALE FUNDRAISER: Gently used toys, games and children’s books; proceeds benefit First United Methodist Church’s overseas missions; free admission; 9 a.m.-noon; First United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-1672 or www.bendumc.org.
BEND FESTIVAL NOEL: Featuring local vendors, art, a giving tree, performances by the Portland Cello Project and Tom Grant and more; free admission; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-385-3062 or www.c3events.com.
PHOTOS WITH FRONTIER SANTA: Take pictures with a Victorian-era Father Christmas; proceeds benefit the museum’s educational programs; $3 for photos, plus museum admission; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
GRIMES CHRISTMAS SCENE: See Today’s listing; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.
KNOW HEROES: Maggie Triplett discusses the roles of heroes, specifically those of the American West in “Heroes and Why We Need Them"; free; 2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschutes library.org/calendar.
KNOW HEROES: Learn about how dogs help humans with a lecture titled, “Four-Legged Heroes: From Protection & Detection to Search & Rescue"; free; 4 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
ACROVISION HOLIDAY SHOW: Featuring skits from Acrovision’s preschool, recreational and competitive programs; $9, $7 children, plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
COMMUNITY CRECHE EXHIBIT: Featuring Nativity displays from around the world, a living Nativity scene and live music; free; 6-8 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-3684.
“BELLS & BELLOWS": See Today’s listing; 7 p.m.; 541-923-7466.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE": The Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the classic holiday tale about George Bailey and his guardian angel; $15, $10 students ages 5-18; 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
SUNDAY
BEND FESTIVAL NOEL: See Saturday’s listing; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; 541-385-3062 or www.c3events.com.
GRIMES CHRISTMAS SCENE: See Today’s listing; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE": The Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the classic holiday tale about George Bailey and his guardian angel; $15, $10 students ages 5-18; 2 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
HANDBELL CHOIR CONCERT: A performance Christmas music; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Madras United Methodist Church, 49 N.E. 12th St.; 541-475-2150.
HIGH DESERT CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT: See Today’s listing; 2:30 p.m.; 541-549-1037 or www .sistershighdesertchorale.com.
HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: See Today’s listing; 4 p.m.; 541-771-6184 or www.bendticket.com.
HOLIDAY CONCERT: Featuring jazz performances by Jeff Lorber and Jeff Kashiwa, concert titled “On a Lite Christmas Nite"; $30-$52; 6 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-385-3062 or www.c3events.com.
MONDAY
THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR: The 25-voice choir presents a blend of Christmas standards and Russian folk songs; SOLD OUT; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www .towertheatre.org.
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WEDNESDAY
GRIMES CHRISTMAS SCENE: See Today’s listing; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.
THURSDAY
GRIMES CHRISTMAS SCENE: See Today’s listing; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.
BISON EXHIBIT TOUR: Explore the significance of bison on a guided tour of the exhibit, “Bison: American Icon"; $3, free museum members; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.
KNOW HEROES: Maggie Triplett discusses the roles of heroes, specifically those of the American West in “Heroes and Why We Need Them"; free; 6 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary .org/calendar.