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MONTH OF JANUARY  2006

Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day

Friday, January 6, 2005, Bend downtown First Friday Art Hop
Stroll downtown Bend and drop into the stores and galleries for wine and hors d' oeuvres from dusk until 9PM. See the ONDA photo originals at The Gallery. Be there! Make the brisk Winter scene! Information from 541-395-6570.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006, 10AM, Senator Ron Wyden's Town Hall, Redmond High School
This is an informal gathering where citizens can ask questions or make comments, orally or in writing. It's a time to support Badlands Wilderness, the Endangered Species Act, our forests, the environment, and your concerns.

Tuesday, January 10, 2006,  6:30PM, Trail User Group Meeting (TUG)
We will be meeting at Red Oaks Square at 6:30PM. (This is our 10th year as a member of this USFS Advisory Committee!)

Wednesday, January 11, 2006, 7PM, Cascades Mountaineers talk about the past adventures of some Board Members

Thursday, January 12, 2006, 7PM, two-time U.S. Road Race Champion Bart Bowen will talk at Rebound Sports Performance Lab
Bart will discuss his training philosophy and training using a power meter. Call Justin Wadsworth at 585-1500 with any questions.

Friday, January 13, 2006, REI January Clearance Sale in Bend Oregon
"This sale runs nine days!  Take an additional 20% to 30% off already marked down clothing and gear."

Friday and Saturday, January 13-14, 2006, Snow camping from bivy to base camp 
Learn and employ skills and gear for safe bivy to base camp fun in deep snow near parked cars and privies! This basic to advanced training can be completed in this interesting FREE overnight seminar. Handouts will include a printed summary of the class information. This is a FREE outdoor, hands-on, interactive skills Seminar lead by Robert Speik and perhaps, mystery guest experts. Reserve your places! We are limiting this class to 11 or so participants! *** In fairness to all, you will need to commit by January 11, 2006. For more information and to join this free Seminar: email info@traditionalmountaineering.org or call Robert Speik at 541-385-0445. There is more information on the website.  See the flyer!   See the Prospectus!    Full, with more than 20 Reserved!  See the photos of this Seminar.


South, Middle, the sinister North Sister, and Broken Top from Mt. Bachelor.
Photo Copyright© 2005 by Robert Speik. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, January 14, 2006, 10AM at Swampy Lakes Snow Park, the 6th annual Atlas Snow Shoe Shuffle race
This is the Western Regional Championship race before the national race in Vermont. Limited demo snow shoes available for racing. All abilities for 5K or 10K races. $45. Information at 541-350-3938. See our photos of last years event!

Sunday, January 15, 2006, 3PM at the Bend Library, Hilloa Rohr's slide show of hiking in the French Alps
"Come for a magical hour of all new photographic images and wander through the less traveled paths of the French Alps. Feast your eyes on mountain scenery and enjoy stories which evoke the richness of the history and culture rooted deeply into these untouched regions. This year features the stunning wildflower tour in Le Queyras Parc Regional. Check out the new programs for 2006 on www.hilloah.com or call 541-330-6621."

Tuesday, January 17, 2006, 8PM on PBS: NOVA Climbs Mt. McKinley
Each year, more than 1,000 people attempt to reach Denali's summit. Nearly half of those fail and several die trying—sliding off of icy cliffs, crushing bones against rocks, falling into hidden crevasses, or simply getting lost and succumbing to the cold. It's no secret—cold can kill. See our Seminar Handout Hypothermia

Thursday, January 19, 2006, 7PM, "Bend in the Year 2030 - Who Are We Today and Where Are We Going?" FREE at the Tower Theater
"The Tower Theater is the place to be on January 19 if you are concerned about the future of our community. Be there for the launch of the Bend 2030 community visioning process, with guest speakers, recently released findings of the Bend 2030 Community Profile and Trends report, entertainment and improvisations on the past, present and future of Bend."

Tuesday, January 19, 2006, 11PM on PBS: NOVA Climbs Mt. McKinley (Deadly Ascent repeated)
Each year, more than 1,000 people attempt to reach Denali's summit. Nearly half of those fail and several die trying—sliding off of icy cliffs, crushing bones against rocks, falling into hidden crevasses, or simply getting lost and succumbing to the cold. It's no secret—cold can kill. See our Seminar Handout Hypothermia

Sunday, January 22, 2006, 4:30PM at the First Presbyterian Church, photos of the Kashmir Earth Quake Devastation
"The Church is at 230 NE 9th Street (just behind the Bend High football stadium). I have nearly 200 slides from the quake zone. There is more information on the new website that just went active this last Tuesday. Information from Sam Carpenter, Kashmir Family Aid, 541 385-1970,  www.kashmirfamily.org "

 

 

MONTH OF FEBRUARY  2006

Thursday, February 2, 2006, 7PM, Bend Adventure Racing Klub Meeting at REI
Bend Adventure Racing Klub (BARK) will host a FREE meeting at the Bend REI store. Find out what it takes to become an adventure racer such as: skills, equipment and knowledge. Guest speaker: Marcello Duarte, professional Adventure Racer with Team Balance Bar and a former America Cup Sailor.

February 3 to 12, 2006, Patagonia winter merchandise sale at Pandora's Backpack
Patagonia's sale offers 25% off at their exclusive store in St. Clair Place in downtown Bend.

Wednesday, February 8, 2006, Summertime around Denali, Presented by Pete Martin at the Environmental Center
Pete has served as a park employee at Denali during the summer months. He has guided hikes in the park, and spent a lot of time photographing. His slide show will show the beauty of this part of the Alaskan wilderness. Cascades Mountaineers meeting.

February 10 to 26, 2006, The Winter Olympics in Torino, on Television
This event offers a reason to suspend all outdoor activities, buy chips and beer and pick up training tips and techniques from the great ones, many of whom are our neighbors here in Bend!

Friday to Sunday, February 10th - 12th, 2006, 104th Annual Meeting of The American Alpine Club's Board of Directors
The meeting will be held at Attitash Summit Resort in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Presented by ASOLO and LOWE ALPINE, the Keynote Speaker: George Lowe

Friday to Sunday, February 10-12, 2006, The 2006 The LIBERTYBANK Bend WinterFest Presented by Les Schwab
"LibertyBank-Bend Winterfest attracted more than 20,000 visitors in 2005, and we expect it to grow again in 2006. In addition to the ever-popular ice carving exhibitions, fireworks, races at Mt. Bachelor, Mojo Music Eruption in the Festival Center, children’s Snowflake Village, the Rage Films Rail Jam, ice skating, and Arts Central LIVE, LibertyBank Bend Winterfest will feature an expanded Grape Taste of Bend, headline entertainment at the Tower Theatre, the Winterfest Marketplace, a snowman building contest, and a polar bear plunge." See our photos of Winterfest.

Saturday, February 11, 2006 Free Family Saturday at the High Desert Museum
"The "Free Family Saturdays" program, courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union, allows visitors to explore all that the Museum has to offer including new wildlife, special tours, talks, activities, and live music by the Bitterbrush Band! The High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Hwy. 97, Bend. WHEN: 10am - 3pm. ADMISSION: Free. For more information, call 541-382-4754. See our photos of the museum in the summer. See Wolves at the Museum. See "Navigation at the Museum" on February 18, below.

February 12 to 18, 2006, HAIR at 2nd Street Theater
"This classic American rock musical originating in the late 60's, is still relevant today as it questions the standards of morality, sexuality, individualism, racism, violence, drug use, loyalty, and social acceptance.  2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Performances: Wed - Sat at 8pm; Sun Matinee at 3pm. TICKETS: $17/Adults & $14/Students. Recommended for mature audiences Only. Some performances are sold out. Tickets may be charged by phone at 541-312-9626".

Tuesday, February 14, 2006, Traditional Valentine's Day!

Tuesday, February 14, 2006,  6:30PM, Redrock Wilderness slide show with the Sierra Club at the Environmental Center
Wild Utah: America's Redrock Wilderness is a multi-media slideshow documenting citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern Utah's spectacular canyon country as Wilderness under the 1964 Wilderness Act. This 20-minute journey through Redrock splendor invigorates and motivates viewers to participate in the movement to protect these unique lands. We'll write a postcard to Senator Gordon Smith asking him to co-sponsor America's Redrock Wilderness Act, which would add over 9 million acres of spectacular Utah federal lands.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006,  6:30PM, Trail User Group Meeting (TUG)
We will be meeting at Red Oaks Square at 6:30PM. (This is our 10th year as a member of this USFS Advisory Committee!)

Saturday, February 18th, 2006, "Staying Found in the Backcountry with Map and Compass" and "Using a GPS to Find Your Way" at High Desert Museum
.Backcountry expert Robert Speik presents “Staying Found in the Backcountry with Map and Compass," 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and "Using a GPS to Find Your Way," 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Members: $20 per class; non-members, $25 per class. *Pre-registration required by calling the Museum at (541) 382-4754, Ext. 500. Sold out with 45 attending the two classes!

The two programs are designed to cover essentially the same information, but with different in-depth emphasis. A person can take one or the other, or both classes, depending on their interests. We will discuss Geocaching primarily in the afternoon class.

There is a need for knowledge about GPS receivers in Bend at this time - local stores have sold many very expensive GPS models. These classes will get folks started in Staying Found with map, compass and GPS and in using their new skills for Geocaching and other backcountry adventures.  More reservation information. See the High Desert Museum in the summer. See the Flyer for this event. Thanks to The Bulletin, The Source Weekly and Z21 for featuring these two classes!

Friday to Sunday, February 24-26, 2006, Suttle Lake Winter Workshop with ODFW - BOW
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sponsors summer and winter workshops for outdoor gals. Sessions include skiing, snowshoeing, Dutch oven cooking, bow-hunting, winter survival, photography, etc. and of course, map, compass and GPS. For information and to sign-up call Nancy Smogor, Program Coordinator at 503-947-6016. See photos of winters event. See photos of last summers event.

Saturday, February 25, 2006, 9AM to 3PM, FREE Navigation Noodle® in the Badlands, no matter what the weather! 
This is a FREE field exercise for folks who have learned a bit about modern land navigation techniques with map, compass and "optional" GPS. Click for Photos of a previous Noodle    Jim Witty wrote about a Noodle for The Bulletin.  Limited to 10 people. You must Reserve a place! Call Bob Speik at 385-0445 for your Reservation, the location of the meeting place and a detailed Prospectus.


Bob's FREE Navigation Noodle® in The Badlands, Central Oregon, USA

 

Monday, February 27, 6:00 PM, "PLAN COLOMBIA: Cashing In on the Drug War Failure", Boyle Education Center, Room 155, COCC
Filmmaker Gerard Ungerman, (“The Oil Factor”), explores the myths and reality of the U.S. government's involvement in the ongoing civil war in Colombia.
Second feature at 7:20 PM, "CHAVEZ: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"
Central Oregon Peace Network, in association with Free-Will Productions. Suggested donation: $8, Info at 318-8169.

 

 

 

MONTH OF MARCH  2006

Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, 2006, 7PM, MountainFilm in Telluride at the Tower Theater
Different films each night, $15 in advance for one show, $25 in advance for both shows. The event is billed as "North America's Premier Festival of Mountain, Adventure, Environmental and Cultural Films". Tickets are on sale on-line at www.towertheatre.org or at the Tower Theatre box office, open Mon - Fri 11.30AM to 4.30PM.

Saturday, March 4, 2006, 9AM to 1PM, Geocaching in the Badlands with Baron Max and Little Max
An introductory morning with map, compass and GPS. We will walk about 5 miles, scrambling up across the desert to some interesting rock formations. FREE. Limited to one car full. Reserve with Bob Speik at 541-385-0445.

Tuesday, March 7, 2006, 5:30 or 8:30PM, "Paradise Now" the BendFilm Free Range Film Series at the Tower
This series of independent films costs $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors! "Paradise Now" won an award at the Oscars. Learn more at www.BendFilm.org.

Wednesday, March 8, 2006, 7PM, Expeditionary Climbing Video/Photography Presented by Greg Ouellette at the Environmental Center
Subjects/issues to be addressed: appropriate types of camcorders and how to protect them, problems to expect, backcountry power options, shooting techniques (compensating for shake, appropriate zooming, panning, etc), basic guidelines for capturing editable video footage, troubleshooting in the field, common mistakes, etc. Greg will have the gear with him and a monitor with examples of good/bad footage.

Friday, March 10, 2006, 7:00PM, Free, JJ Justman and Robert Link on Everest at Pine Mountain Sports
Robert Link and guides JJ Justman, Mike Lindas, Garrett Madison, Tap and Heidi Richards and Dhawang Dhondup, Lead Sherpa, will leave Bend soon for an assault on Everest's south side route with Client Chris Balsiger of El Paso Texas who will complete his quest for the Seven Summits. The slide show and commentary will cover JJ's 2004 summit climb. Jennifer Barton owner of Carrot Top Catering in Bend will act as the expedition's chef. More information: info@traditionalmountaineering.org.

Friday, March 10, 2006,  6:30 Social, 7:00PM Program, Free, The Endangered Species Act: Protecting America's Wildlife Safety Net
Guest speaker Michael Robinson, Carnivore Conservation Coordinator for the Center for Biological Diversity, will present a slideshow and discussion about America's imperiled animals, their habitats, and the current efforts to weaken the Endangered Species Act.  Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend -

Sunday, March 11, 2006, 9AM, Horse Butte Trail Run for ONDA by The FootZone
This ten mile trail run will follow single track and forest roads in the wooded area south east of Bend. Registration is $20, benefiting ONDA. For information contact Dave Thomason at 541-317-3568, or email superdave@footzonebend.com.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006,  6:30PM, Trail User Group Meeting (TUG)
We will be meeting at Red Oaks Square at 6:30PM. (This is our 10th year as a member of this USFS Advisory Committee!)

Thursday, March 16, 2006, 6:30PM, Western Sage-Grouse—a disappearing species? Free at The Environmental Center
What accounts for the precipitous drop in local populations, and what plans are in the works to remedy the situation? BLM officials will give an update on the status of the Jewel of the Desert, locally and statewide. Sponsors: Central Oregon Audubon Society and the East Cascades Bird Conservancy and the Juniper Group Sierra Club. For more information: East Cascades Bird Conservancy, Marilyn Miller 541-389-9115


Friday, March 17, 2006, St. Patrick's Day!

Sunday, March 19, 2006, Big Noise Peace March and Rally the Central Oregon Peace Alliance
"We've moved the Rally portion of our March 19 - Big Noise! Event Indoors to the Midtown Ballroom. The "Parade of the Innocents" will still occur as originally scheduled, starting at Noon, and following that, we'll have a lively afternoon of music, spoken word and munchies at the Midtown, starting about 1 PM and running until about 4 PM. The Parade starts at the Brandis Square Fountain (Wall St. & Greenwood St.) at Noon. We will march out Newport Avenue to 12th St, Left on 12th St. to Galveston Ave. Left on Riverside, Left on Wall St, Then right on Greenwood to the Midtown.... As you might have noticed, most of our turns are to the Left. Coincidence? You be the judge.... Ray Duray at 318-8169"

Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 7PM, "ROYAL ROBBINS: 40 YEARS OF ADVENTURE, First Ascents and First Descents", at the Tower Theater
Royal Robbins is one of the most influential American climbers of the twentieth century. With one hand on the climbing rope and the other grasping the hand of his wife and adventure partner, Liz, Royal Robbins revolutionized climbing by pioneering what was thought as the impossible. With first ascents in Yosemite and Europe in the 1960s and 70s, he defined a new era of mountaineering where the sky was the limit — or no longer the limit — for the climbing culture.

Robbins was also named one of many "paddlers of the century" in Paddler magazine's January/February 2000 issue. He made the switch from pioneering ascents to pioneering descents as he mastered rivers over rock, after arthritis limited his climbing. He has made 30 descents in California and Chile and more recently, he has run rivers in Norway and Russia, being among the first Westerners to visit a remote section of Siberia to run the Bashkaus River.

In the late 1960's Robbins and his wife, Liz, started their business now named "Royal Robbins". The company continues to do incredibly well today, primarily selling clothing for outdoor enthusiasts. Always active environmentally, Robbins and Liz stepped up efforts made by their company toward planetary stewardship. They retired from business in March 2003 and remain very active in promoting Adventure.

Robbins tours the country yearly, presenting his "Forty Years of Adventure" slide program and donating the proceeds, now amounting to tens of thousands of dollars, to worthy conservation groups such as the Yosemite Fund, the American Hiking Society, and the Access Fund.

He is the author of the classics “Basic Rockcraft” and “Advanced Rockcraft”. His biography, “Royal Robbins - Spirit of the Age”, by climbing author Pat Ament, was published in October 1992. Learn more about Royal Robbins. Print the Flyer for a friend.

This presentation is a joint venture between Tower Theatre Foundation and TraditionalMountaineering.org, the net proceeds of which, will be donated to the Deschutes Basin Land Trust’s Skyline Forest project. Skyline Forest is a 33,000 acre working forest between Bend and Sisters that the Land Trust hopes to acquire and conserve. The Deschutes Basin Land Trust has been preserving land for wildlife, scenic views, and recreation since 1995. Learn more at www.deschuteslandtrust.org

Tickets are on sale on-line at www.towertheatre.org or at the Tower Theatre box office, open Mon - Fri 11.30AM to 4.30PM.  The event occurs Wednesday evening, March 22, 2006, with an open Reception at 6PM and the Program at 7PM.

Ticket prices are $8 in advance and $10 if available, at the door.

Friday to Sunday, March 24 to 26, 2006, ONDA's 2006 annual meeting at the Hancock Field Station, near the John Day River, Oregon
Spend the weekend with like minded conservation folks in the comfort of the Field Station, sleeping in A-frame cabins with electricity and heat and dining together on baked salmon. Saturday, we will pull old unused wire fences and enjoy an evening talk by John Hammit, Superintendent of the nearby John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Sunday, pull fence or tour the Spring Basin WSA. Cost of lodging and meals is $35; Reservations required from Erin Barnholdt at 541-330-2638. See our photos of an ONDA Fence Pull.

 

 

 

MONTH OF APRIL  2006

Thursday, April 6, 2006, from 5:30 to 7PM, Campaign Kick-off Mara Stein Deschutes County Commissioner at the Environmental Center
Have a glass of wine and say hello!! You’re enthusiastically invited….

Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, 2006, Patagonia Presents the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival at the Tower Theatre, Bend OR
Two nights of inspiring films benefiting the Oregon Natural Desert Association. Box Office at the Tower downtown, weekdays from 11:30 to 4:30 or on the web at www.TowerTheatre.org. Tickets $15 each night or $25 for both nights. For more information call ONDA, Erin at 541-330-2638. See you at the Reception at 6PM, show starts at 7PM.

Friday, April 7, 2006, 6:30 to 9:00 PM, Congressional Candidates' Forum at Bend Community Center, 1036 NE 5th Street, Bend
All Democrats and political junkies are invited; open to the public. Meet the Democrats who are going to bring the Democratic Party to victory in 2006: Scott Silver, Carol Voisin, Chuck Butcher, Dan Davis. All of our local Democratic candidates will be there as well. Dessert & coffee.

Saturday, April 8, 2006, 9AM, Hike to Chimney Rock with the Sierra Club. Easy hike, approx 3.5 miles to viewpoint above Crooked River.
Call leader Alison Hamway, 382-2035 to confirm attendance and meeting place prior to the hike. Bring water, lunch and snacks; no dogs, please; free.

Monday, April 10, 2006, Metolius Preserve Forestry Tour, 10AM to 1PM with the Deschutes Basin Land Trust - FREE
See the results from our forest restoration project this winter while watching cutting-edge machinery at work! To learn more, to RSVP, and for directions call 330-0017.

Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 6:30PM, Trail User Group Meeting (TUG)
We will be meeting at Red Oaks Square at 6:30PM. (This is our 10th year as a member of this USFS Advisory Committee!)

Tuesday, April 9, 2006, 6:30 Social, 7:00 Program  - Protect Our Central and Eastern Oregon Forests! Sierra Club at COEC, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, FREE
Speaker Asante Riverwind, the Sierra Club's new Eastside Forest Organizer, will explain forest issues facing environmentalists and how we can learn to monitor and groundtruth our local eastside forests.

Wednesday, April 10th, 2006,  6pm - 8pm, Cascades Mountaineers Picnic
Questions: info@cascadesmountaineers.org

Thursday, April 13, 2006, 12 to 1:30PM- Public Forum for candidates for Deschutes County Commissioner Position Three
Lizz Hit and Mara Stein, Democrats; Tammy Baney, Johnny Corbin and Scott Walters, Republicans. Sponsored by League of Women Voters,  County Building, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend.

Saturday, April 15, 2006, 12 to 4PM Bluegrass, Books, and Beer. Unwind at the High Desert Museum  . . .
. . .  while you listen to music, attend a book signing, and taste some awesome beers. FREE.


Sunday, April 16, 2006, Easter!

Saturday, April 22, 2006, Camp Polk Meadow Restoration Tour, 9 to 11AM, with the Deschutes Basin Land Trust - FREE
To learn more, to RSVP, and for directions call 330-0017.

Saturday, April 22, 2006, Earth Day Fair and Procession of the Species Parade, downtown Bend.
See Earth Day in downtown Bend.

Saturday, April 22, 2006, 9AM to about 3PM, Traditional Class on Glacier Travel and Climbing Steep Snow Slopes
We will borrow the offices of Mountain Link, LLC, to learn and discuss skills and gear for rope protected climbing and rappelling steep snow, rock and ice on major local peaks, crevasse rescue gear and techniques and light and fast overnight gear for Shasta, Adams, Jefferson, North Sister and more. We will learn traditional Sarene snow anchors, upper belays, leader belays on steep snow, instant body belays, ice axe belays, roped travel, climbing fixed lines, rappelling, crevasse rescue, ice axe self belays, self arrest techniques and more including light and fast overnight snow bivys and recognition of hypothermia and frost bite dangers. Read the Prospectus
No drop-ins please! Reservations only; pre-registered by April 19, 2005. This Class is full, but we will wait list your Reservation for a future Class.

Sunday, April 23, 2006, FREE Seminar and practice on climbing and descending steep snow slopes, ice axe belay and arrest and crevasse rescue
We will meet near the Mt. Bachelor parking lot at about 9AM. From there we will hike on consolidated snow or snowshoe to certain appropriate slopes for steep snow climbing skills and ice axe belay/arrest practice, skills needed for Aconcagua, Hood, Shasta, Jefferson, Adams, and all the others. Learn about skills and gear for rope protected climbing and rappelling steep snow, rock and ice slopes on major peaks, avalanche risk avoidance, crevasse rescue gear and set-up. Read the Prospectus. See the Photos of previous seminars. Information from Leader Robert Speik at 541-385-0445, info@traditionalmountaineering.org
No drop-ins please! Reservations only; pre-registered by April 19, 2005. This Seminar is full, but we will wait list your Reservation for a future Seminar.

Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - Last day to register to vote!
Tuesday, May 16, 2006, last day to vote.

 

 

 

MONTH OF MAY  2006

Monday, May 1, 2006, 5:30 to 8:30PM at the Deschutes Public Library: Interested in the future of Parks and Open Space in Bend?
The Bend Park and Recreation District, the Trust for Public Lands, and Vision 2030 are hosting a meeting May 1st on the preservation of parks, trails and recreation areas. The meeting will allow the District and TPL to share their plans and vision for this work. It will also give attendees an opportunity to read and comment on the draft vision statements related to the preservation of these places. In the Brooks Room of the Deschutes Public Library from 5:30 -8:30 pm is an open house with a presentation from 6-7. For more information contact Kristin Newman at 382-2092.


Friday, May 5, 2006, Cinco de Mayo
Help celebrate the rich history of Mexican Americans!

Friday, May 5 to 14, 2006, REI's 68th Anniversary Sale!
This is their biggest sale of the year and Members can get any one item not on sale, at 20% off.

Friday, May 5, 2006 to Sunday, May 14, 2006, Riverfest Week
Join the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and their partner organizations for a series of river related events. White water rafting, fly fishing, hikes, canoeing and more. Best of all, most of the events are free. But register early, space is limited. Students of OSU Cascades are once again the presenting sponsor of the Deschutes River Clean-Up and will participate by hosting the Tumalo State Park Clean-Up. For more information, visit the Riverfest website at www.deschutesriverfest.org or call the Riverfest hotline at 541-420-0452. See our photos of recent Riverfest events. And also---

Saturday, May 6, 2006, 15th Annual Smith Rock Spring Thing
This one day event focuses on restoration projects to protect and enhance the Smith Rock State Park area. Registration is at 8 AM by the main fee station at Smith Rock State Park. Parking passes included for all volunteers  Free dinner for volunteers starts at 6 PM with video of the day's events, and the ever popular auction and raffle. Photos.  Photos of last years event.   More photos!  See photos of this years event. Volunteers party 2006.

Saturday, May 6, 2006, 15th Annual Smith Rock Crooked River Clean-up during National River Cleanup Week
TraditionalMountaineering.org has adopted the Crooked River through Smith Rock for many years. In past years we have planted coyote willows and other native plants along the banks near the bridge and in the meadows. We have picked up a few bags of trash along the river banks in past years, mainly things that have floated down from the farm lands upstream. We plan to do a bit of picking up during the Spring Thing so look for us up stream from the bridge in the morning and downstream in the afternoon. The Park Rangers will carry out any stuff we bag and pile.
Photos.  Photos of last years event.   More photos! 

Monday, May 8, 2006, 5 to 9PM, High Desert Museum Monday Nights!
Dance, enjoy libations and nationally acclaimed art and wildlife exhibits in this new, fun after-hours event, $12; Members are FREE! See the Museum.

Tuesday, May 9, 2006, Trail User Group (TUG) Meeting
We will be meeting at Red Oaks Square at 6:30PM. (This is our 10th year as a member of this USFS Advisory Committee!)

Tuesday, May 9, 2006, Sierra Club Meeting at the Environmental Center - Population and the Environment.
Oregon Chapter Population Issue Coordinator will share slides from her recent visits to programs designed to help bring human populations in harmony with the natural world. From the islands of Cebu and Bohol in the Philippines, to high in the Andes mountains of Ecuador and to the Galapagos Islands, find out why integrated population, health and environment programs are bringing hope to people and the environment around the globe. 6:30 Social, 7:00 Program, FREE.

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006, Cascades Mountaineers Potluck at the Central Oregon Environmental Center (COEC)
" Bring your favorite dish. ANYTHING WILL WORK. We want Salads, Main Dishes, Desserts, Breads, Hors d oeuvres, Trail snacks, Chips n’ Dips. If you are Good With It … So are we. Bring a friend. Bring Pictures. Bring Slides (a slide projector will be available). This is a great opportunity to make a new friend to share the outdoors with."

Saturday, May 13, 2006, 9AM, Sierra Club hike to Alder Springs
Moderate hike, approx 8 miles, to beautiful Alder Springs and Deschutes River; interesting rock formations. Call leader Alison Hamway, 382-2035 to reserve; free.

Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13, 2006, "HERA Climb for Life" at Smith Rock State Park
Support the fight against ovarian cancer by participating this weekend at Smith. Friday, 3 to 6 in the afternoon, register at Red Point Climber's Supply in Terrebonne, then attend the Hang Time Party for participants and volunteers. Saturday, climb with the pros of First Ascent Climbing Services. Wrap Party for participants, volunteers and  guests at the Smith Rock Barn. Register and more at HERA Ovarian Cancer Climb4Life Smith Rock or 541-350-7633.  See photos of this event. See the volunteers party.

Sunday, May 14, 2006, Mothers Day!  

 


Saturday, May 20, 2006, 9AM U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle
The U. S. Bank PPP draws racers of every type as teams, pairs and individual participants, alpine ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and sprint to the finish, in this competition from Mt. Bachelor to the finish line at Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District near downtown Bend. Division starts the alpine ski leg at 9:15AM. Spectator festivities start at 11AM at the Les Schwab Amphitheater area of the Old Mill District and include food & beverage booths, sponsor booths with everything from apparel to raffles, live music and a Beer Garden. For more information, call Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation at 541-388-0002. See all stages of the new PPP course. Candid photos at the 2006 finish.

Monday, May 29, 2006, 11AM to 1PM, The North American Pond Skimming Championships at Mt. Bachelor
"The North American Pond Skimming Championships will return to Mt. Bachelor on Monday, May 29, the last day of Mt. Bachelor Winter Operations. It is an event filled with antics, entertainment and fierce competition in which participants attempt to cross a 70 foot pond of near freezing water. This year's winner will take home a Gravity long board donated by local shop Skjersaa's. Everyone who enters is eligible to win a 06-07 Season Pass. The event includes live music by Deep, a barbeque on the deck and for those 21 and older a promotion by Deschutes Brewery in the Clearing Rock Bar. Wrap up your season right with Pond Skimming!" See our photos of Pond Skimming at Mt. Bachelor.

Monday, May 29, 2006, Memorial Day!

We respect and support our nation's full time professional military forces and the all the men and women of the Army Reserve and National Guard
who have been called away from their civilian lives for extended duty, fighting and dieing
for their elected Commander in Chief.
These men and women and their families are carrying a disproportionate share of the burden of this "preemptive" war.

 

 

 

MONTH OF JUNE  2006

Saturdays in June, 2006, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Every Sunday, May through September, 2005, FREE afternoon concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
Bring your family and food and a blanket or lawn chairs and hang out and hear a free concert. Check The Bulletin or The Source Weekly for the artists. Living in Bend is pretty cool!  See photos of the Misty River Band.

June 1 to 13, 2006, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Presented by Cascades Theatrical Company. Contact CTC for performance dates & times -- 541-389-0803

Friday, June 2, 2006, First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend  
The monthly evening opportunity to sample the arts and enjoy free snacks and refreshments in old downtown Bend. Information from 317-9324.


Saturday, June 3, 2006, FREE Rappelling Instruction and Practice Seminar at Meadow Trail Head with TraditionalMountaineering
Participate in a FREE Seminar on Basic Rappelling at the crags overlooking the Deschutes River at Meadow Trail Head near Bend, Oregon. Read the Flyer. You must Reserve in advance!  Email Basic Rappelling or call Bob Speik at 541-385-0445

Sunday, June 4, 2006 Commute Options Fair at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
Free music, food booths, bike and skateboard demos. Info from www.ComuteOptions.org

Sunday, June 4, 2006, 7PM, Cascades Mountaineers Board Meeting at the Environmental Center
Should Cascades Mountaineers Alpine Climbing Club be exclusive or inclusive?

Wednesday, June 7, 2006, 7PM at the Sherriff's Office in Bend, free Weather Spotter Training by NOAA
This is an entertaining and informative hour. For more information call 1-800-240-4527. See our extreme weather photos.

Thursday, June 8, 2006, 6:30-8:30PM, "Common Ground: Oregon's Ocean" screens with ONDA at the Central Oregon Environmental Center
"Drawing crowds across the state, this 30-minute film features beautiful footage of the underwater world off Oregon's coast and presents perspectives from marine scientists as well as from fishermen and others who rely on the ocean for their livelihoods. The program provides new and essential information for the discussion about the future of Oregon's marine environment. The film will be followed by a Q & A session with Carolyn Waldron, Director of Oregon Ocean; Paul Engelmeyer, member of the Governor's Ocean Policy Advisory Council; and Karen Meyer, the film's producer."

June 8 to 11, 2006, Floating Fence Pull, John Day River and Pine Creek Conservation Area with ONDA
Join ONDA for a high desert restoration trip in the Steens Mountain Wilderness, Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge, Pine Creek Conservation Area and the Badlands Wilderness Study Area. These trips are a great way to experience Eastern Oregon's remote desert areas while giving something back to native wildlife. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541.330.2638,  SOLD OUT!

June 9 to 12, 2006, 66th Annual Sisters Rodeo
"The Biggest Little Show in the World" celebrates its 66th year with Specialty Acts, Rodeo Clowns, Bullfighters and more. For more info contact the Sisters Rodeo Association at 541-549-0121.

Saturday, June 10, 2006,  9AM, Hike the Tumalo Creek Trail with the Sierra Club.
Alison Hamway will lead this moderate to difficult over some rocky terrain for about 8 miles. It is a very beautiful trail. See our photos of this hike.


Friday through Sunday, June 9 to 11, 2006, Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) with the ODFW at LaPine State Park
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sponsors summer and winter workshops for outdoor gals. Sessions include skiing, snowshoeing, Dutch oven cooking, bow-hunting, winter survival, photography, etc. and of course, map, compass and GPS. Robert Speik will teach sessions on staying found and finding your way. For information and to sign-up call Program Coordinator at 503-947-6016. See photos of the winter workshop.  See photos of last years summer workshop.

Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, 2006, 6:30AM, Balloons over Bend starting from Summit High School
 This free event features a pancake breakfast, a hot air balloon race, and Airport Aviation Festival and great photo ops! I missed it for three years, but I was there last year! Balloons Over Bend. See photos of this event.

Monday, June 12, 2006, New - Museum Monday Nights!
Dance to live music from the River Pigs, enjoy libations and meet friends amid nationally acclaimed art and wildlife exhibits in this new, fun after-hours event. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members, free; non-members, $12. Rimrock Cafe open for dinner until 8 pm. Click for information about the museum.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006, Flag Day!
It's National Flag Day. On this day back in 1777, the U.S. flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day was declared in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson.

June 16 to 18, 2006 Steens Mountain Wilderness Fence Pull, Upper Blitzen River
Join ONDA for a high desert restoration trip in the Steens Mountain Wilderness, Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge, Pine Creek Conservation Area and the Badlands Wilderness Study Area. These trips are a great way to experience Eastern Oregon's remote desert areas while giving something back to native wildlife. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541.330.2638. See our photos of a fence pull.


Saturday, June 17, 2006, 11AM to 10PM, Bite of Bend, free at The Shops at the Old Mill
The 5th Annual Bite of Bend will be held at The Shops at the Old Mill District, along the Deschutes River. Enjoy over 40 Central Oregon restaurants and vendors as they line Powerhouse Drive with their booths offering the best in local cuisine. "Bite-goers" will also enjoy a beer & wine garden and be entertained by the live music of five major musical acts throughout the event.  For additional details, call 541-383-0800. See our photos of last years event.

Saturday, June 17, 2006, Forest Service Day at the High Desert Museum
Indoor and outdoor exhibits with interpretation by our Forest Service personnel including Wildland Firefighters. The day includes a limited family introduction to Geocaching adventure on the Museum property with Robert Speik.  For information about the museum or for information about Geocaching call Robert Speik 541-385-0445. See our photos of the Museum.

Sunday, June 18, 2006, The Wild Juniper Berry VII, Adventure Race
Back by popular demand, the event everyone has been waiting for, the Wild Juniper Berry VII. Six hours of challenge and fun followed by a BBQ, featuring Tom's famous ribs. Put a team together and join in the adventure! Go to www.BARKracing.com. See our photos of the last Wild Juniper Berry near Smith Rock.

Sunday, June 18, 2005, Father's Day! 

Wednesday, June 21, 2005, First Day of Summer! 

Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Drake Park in downtown Bend, Wednesday Market
The Bend Farmer's Market is a special summertime, bi-weekly event held each Wednesday in Drake Park and each Friday on the grounds of St. Charles Hospital. Throughout the summer and early fall, you now have the opportunity to buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Oregon two times a week! See our photos.

Saturday, June 24, 2006, in downtown Bend, Bend Saturday Market
Each Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day, artists and crafters sell their goods in an open outdoor summer market. WHERE: Wall Street, downtown Bend, across from the Bend Public Library, in the Bend LaPine School Administration Parking Lot. WHEN: Every Saturday, 10am-4pm. See photos of an Earth Day Saturday Market.

Friday to Sunday, June 23 to 25, 2005, The Pacific Crest Sports Festival in Sunriver
Each year, during the last weekend in June, athletes, joined by their family and friends, converge on the Sunriver area to take part in the Pacific Crest Sports Festival. 2006 marks the 10th year for this event that is expected to draw 4,000+ athletes. The Pacific Crest Sports Festival includes the Half Iron Triathlon, Endurance Duathlon, Marathon & Half Marathon, Olympic Distance Triathlon & Duathlon, 5K & 10K Run/Walks, and a Kid's Splash Pedal-n-Dash Triathlon. The Half-Ironman is the TRI NorthWest Long Course Championship. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Want to volunteer? Attend the Volunteer Pizza Feed, hand out water to the racers and enjoy this event!  To volunteer and be part of this event, call Bob Speik at 385-0445.  Race weekend information here.  Photos of last years event.

Saturday, June 24, 2005, 6PM, 3rd Annual Pine Mountain Geo-Star Party by PMOGUY
"I have June 24 and 25, 2005 on the observatory calendar for the 3rd Annual Geo-Star Party here at Pine Mountain Observatory. The snow should be gone and the wild flowers in full bloom. The birds will be nesting and spring will be in full swing on the mountain. Logscaler's "Pine Mountain Ridge Runner" will be at its best for adventure! Camping will be available at the Pine Mountain Campground and at my place adjacent to the observatory." Check out the Event Cache GCVDG1 (24.06 mi/38.72 km SE)
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=376436  See photos of the Pine Mountain Observatory.


Sunday, June 25, 2006, Badlands Natural History Hike
Explore the unique geology of Central Oregon’s own Badlands while in the company of a knowledgeable naturalist. ONDA staff will also be present to explain the latest political updates on the wilderness proposal. This will be a moderate, 6 mile hike. Bring binoculars and plenty of water. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541-330-2638.
See photos of an earlier trip.

Thursday, June 29, 2006, McKenzie Highway opens for the summer season
Oregon Highway 242, the McKenzie Pass Highway, will open to motorized traffic at noon on Thursday, June 29. The east gate, near Sisters, and the west gate, near McKenzie Bridge, will be opened simultaneously. The highway closed for the winter on November 2, 2005.

Friday, June 30, 2006, "An Inconvenient Truth" at the Pilot Butte Cinema
Featuring Al Gore in the unlikely role of 'movie star'. Opens Friday for a short run in Bend! The film shows incredible images of the devastation that global warming is causing around the world. It's hard to believe there are still leaders who refuse to accept the urgent need to deal with global warming. GLOBAL WARMING IS REAL AND WE MUST DEAL WITH IT NOW.

 

 

 

MONTH OF JULY  2006

Saturdays in July, 2006, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Wednesdays in July, 2006, at Drake Park in downtown Bend, Wednesday Markets
The Bend Farmer's Market is a special summertime, bi-weekly event held each Wednesday in Drake Park and each Friday on the grounds of St. Charles Hospital. Throughout the summer and early fall, you now have the opportunity to buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Oregon two times a week! See our photos.

Saturday, July 1, 2006, 5:45AM, Nike Power Blast wins Primal Quest Utah!
This is a big event! Real Adventure Racing at it's best! Take time to investigate the wealth of information, photos, interactive maps, race information and more at http://www.ecoprimalquest.com/2006/race/. Plan to spend an hour following teams on a course computer! This site is best on broadband.

Saturday, July 1, 2006 Spring Basin Exploratory Hike with ONDA
These trips are a great way to experience Eastern Oregon's remote desert areas while giving something back to native wildlife.
Click here to view the details of each trip. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541.330.2638

Sunday, July 2, 2006, Martha's Trouble, FREE at the Amphitheater
Clear Choice Health Plans presents Martha's Trouble - winners of “Best Americana Album of the Year” at the Just Plain Folks Awards. Check out this amazing Americana duo at our free Sunday concert on July 2 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. The concert is family and pet friendly.

We support our professional military force!
So far, 21,224 American men and women have been killed or injured for President George Bush to remove a bad man from power in Iraq!  Read more.

Tuesday, July 4, 2006, Independence Day in America!
July 4 Pet Parade in downtown Bend
Dress in costume with a favorite dog or stuffed animal, on your bike, trike, wagon or on foot. Live pets need to be on leashes. Decorating party and line-up begins at 9 am Parade begins at 10 am. Line up is on Wall street in front of the school district administration building. See the photos.
July 4 Drake Park Pancake Breakfast, Presented by the Sunrise Lions Club
8am-12noon, Cost $5 adults, $3 kids 4-12
Original Old-Fashioned July 4th Festival in Drake Park
Come on down to Drake Park after the parade for tasty food, artisan booths, live music, hay rides and old-fashioned games. See the photos.
July 4 Fireworks
Pilot Butte at 10 pm 541-385-6570. Pilot Butte closed for the 'Works.

Thursdays, in July and August, 2006, Munch & Music at Drake Park
Check out this Bend Oregon institution! See our photos of previous Munch n Music events.

Thursday through Sunday, July 7-9, 2006 Steens Mountain Wilderness Fence Pull, Upper Blitzen River with ONDA
These trips are a great way to experience Eastern Oregon's remote desert areas while giving something back to native wildlife.
Click here to view the details of each trip. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541.330.2638. See our photos of a fence pull with ONDA.

Saturday, July 8, 2006, Lookout Mountain Loop hike with the Sierra Club
This is a moderate hike, about 8 miles. Great wildflowers and views, plus an abandoned mine. Call leader Alison Hamway, 382-2035 to reserve any of these free hikes.

July through Labor Day, 11AM to 4PM daily, Mt. Bachelor Sunrise Chair Lift to the summit
Casual dining at the Sunrise Lodge. Lift tickets are $15 for seniors, juniors a little bit more and kids a little bit less. (Hike up and ride down!)

Friday to Sunday, July 7 to 9, 2006, Bend Summer Festival in Downtown Bend Oregon
Hosted by Bank of the Cascades and the Bend Downtowners Association, this annual festival blocks off the streets in downtown for arts and crafts, information, food, beer and wine and big stage music events starting Friday night at 8:30 and continuing until 7PM Sunday. See photos of the Summer Festival.  See photos of the Fall Festival.

Sunday, July 9, 2006, FREE, Porter Batiste & Stoltz at the LSA
Clear Choice Health Plans presents blues phenomenon Porter Batiste & Stoltz, July 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. PBS combines all the funkiness of The Funky Meters, with the balls-out rock of a Government Mule, with the improvisational skill of any band you can name. And to top it all off they have a musical ability that is simply unmatched.

Every Thursday July 10, 2006, 5:30 to 8:30, through mid August 2006, 16th annual Drake Park Munch & Music in downtown Bend
Sponsored by the Bend Bulletin and Bend Memorial Clinic, Munch & Music features ambiance on the bank of the Deschutes River. Drake Park is the site of Munch & Music, a family friendly, free event. You can hear live music performed by some of the best regional and national musicians, try a variety of foods from over 20 food vendors, check out unique arts & crafts or just sit back, and people-watch.  See our photos of Munch & Music.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 6 to 8:30PM and Meadow Picnic Area on the Deschutes River, a Picnic and Top Rope Outing
The Cascades Mountaineers Summer Picnic & Top Rope Mini-Outing. Food will be provided. Free for members or $5 for non-members.

Wednesday to Saturday, July 12 to 14, 2006 Cascade Cycling Classic including Saturday's Twilight Criterium around downtown Bend
"The 27th annual Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Cycling Classic is the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country and has attracted most of North America's top cyclists and teams over the years. The quality of the race courses, the beauty of Central Oregon and the fun atmosphere of the race has made the it a perennial favorite and has the competitors returning year after year. Once again the event is being presented by and is a fund-raiser for The Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation."

Saturday, July 15, 2006, 7PM, Cascade Cycling Classic Twilight Criterium in downtown Bend
More than 200 cyclists race at high speed on city streets in downtown Bend. Don't miss this exciting event!  See photos of this race.
Starts are at 3, 4, 5 and for the 90 minute elite masters race, 7PM. New this year is a "Townie Race" featuring amateur riders on bikes weighing 30 pounds or more at 6:30PM before the main event! Join the crowds in the cool of the evening in downtown Bend! (Call Molly at 388-0002.)

Wednesday to Sunday, July 19 to 23, 2006, The Oregon High Desert Classics "A" Rated Hunter/Jumper Shows
"The event is located at the J Bar J Boys Ranch, a 40 acre site two miles east of Bend, Oregon, rated as one of the "top 15 sports and recreation communities in America" by Outside Magazine. The site features over 36 acres of groomed, irrigated grass fields with a comprehensive electrical system for barns, concessions and displays. The view of the Cascades from the site is dramatic, with seven peaks visible to the West."

Thursday, July 20, 2006, 6:30 to 9PM, USFS Travel Management Workshop in Bend
The public is invited to listen and give input at this open workshop to be held at Summit High School in Bend. The Travel Management Plan is being developed to address the increasing impact of motorized recreation in the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grass Lands. Non-motorized recreationists need to be heard at these several area workshops. The OHV folks will be there in force. You can comment on line at:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/travel-mgmt/index.shtml

Saturday, July 22, 2006, Tour des Chutes Road Ride
Join Gary and Susan Bonacker for rides of 7 to 71 miles for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. For information: info@traditionalmountaineering.org

Sunday, July 23, 2006, Badlands Wilderness Study Area, Road Closure
These trips are a great way to experience Eastern Oregon's remote desert areas while giving something back to native wildlife.
Click here to view the details of each trip. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541.330.2638

Sunday, July 23, 2006, Fresh Air Sports Deschutes Dash Triathlon
This event is a sprint triathlon at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The race covers a 3.1 mile run, 14 mile bike ride, and a down current swim. If you are interested in competing click here to visit FreshAirSports website and register. The spectators can watch swimmers, cyclists and runners from one of the many fantastic vantage points: the footbridges that cross the river, the paths along the river bank, the restaurants in The Old Mill or the finish line in the Les Schwab Amphitheater. See our photos of last years event.

Sunday, July 23, 2006, Ten Mile Tide FREE at the LSA
Clear Choice Health Plans presents a free Summer Sunday concert with feel-good acoustic rock, foot-stomping folk, and beer-drenched bluegrass band Ten Mile Tide. Ten Mile Tide has been nominated for a Jammy—the Grammys of the Jamband world—by Relix Magazine and Jambands.com for "New Groove of the Year".

Friday through Monday, July 28-31, 2006 Steens Mountain Wilderness Fence Pull, Upper Blitzen River
These trips are a great way to experience Eastern Oregon's remote desert areas while giving something back to native wildlife.
Click here to view the details of each trip. To register for a trip, call Erin at 541.330.2638. See our photos of a fence pull with ONDA.

Saturday, July 29, 2006,  6:30PM, $10, Source to Sea at the Tower Theater in Bend; Wine and $20.00 Cheese Reception at 5:30PM
I'm excited to tell you about a very special event coming up soon: SOURCE TO SEA, a fascinating documentary film about Chris Swain's 1,243 mile epic swim from the source of the Columbia River to the ocean. Chris will join us IN PERSON for the evening to give us a first-hand account of the challenges he faced and overcame, and about what he learned about the river and himself. There just aren't many people who take on such personal tests and are so committed to a goal, and it will be interesting to hear and understand more about Chris's motivations, strengths and observations. For sure he wanted to call attention to the problems facing the Columbia and the need to protect it and other rivers. This is the Juniper Group's major fundraising event this year, and we'd like to see a really big turnout of Sierra Club members and their families and friends. This event is also sponsored by Columbia Riverkeeper, who works closely with the Sierra Club. Tickets are $10 each and $5 for students. We're also having a WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION at 5:30 for $20, and we'll get to meet Chris there and have a few words with him personally. Tickets are available at www.TowerTheater.org or at the box office. Reception tickets available at the box office only.

 

 

 

MONTH OF AUGUST  2006

Every day in August, 2006, Mt. Bachelor Summer Chair Lift Rides
Take in the spectacular views as you glide up the mountain on the Sunrise and Summit Express lifts. This is a rare opportunity to take in the panoramic views from the 9,065 foot Summit. Call Mt. Bachelor for the cost of the ride up and down from the summit.

Wednesdays in August, 2006, at Drake Park in downtown Bend, Wednesday Markets
The Bend Farmer's Market is a special summertime, bi-weekly event held each Wednesday in Drake Park and each Friday on the grounds of St. Charles Hospital. Throughout the summer and early fall, you now have the opportunity to buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Oregon two times a week! See our photos.

Every Thursday July through mid August 2006, 5:30 to 8:30, 16th annual Drake Park Munch & Music in downtown Bend
Sponsored by the Bend Bulletin and Bend Memorial Clinic Munch & Music features ambiance on the bank of the Deschutes River. Drake Park is the site of Munch & Music, a family friendly, free event. You can hear live music performed by some of the best regional and national musicians, try a variety of foods from over 20 food vendors, check out unique arts & crafts or just sit back, and people-watch.  See our photos of Munch & Music.

Fridays, August 11th, 18th, 25th, 2006, 5:30 to 10:30PM, FREE, Munch and Movies at McKay Park on the Deschutes River in Bend
This free event features big name releases, shown on a 20 x 40 foot inflatable screen. The family fun kicks off with a musical guest performance at 5:30. Movie starts at dusk. Food booths. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening.

Saturdays in August, 2006, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Saturdays in August, 10AM to 4PM, Bend Saturday Market
Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, artists and crafters sell their goods in an open outdoor summer market. On Wall Street, downtown Bend, across from the Bend Public Library, in the Bend LaPine School Administration Parking Lot.

Every Sunday, May through September, 2006, FREE afternoon concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
Bring your family and food and a blanket or lawn chairs and picnic cooler, hang out and hear a free concert. Check The Bulletin or The Source Weekly for the artists.
Living in Bend is pretty cool!  See photos of the Misty River Band.

Thursday through Friday, August 3 to 7, 2006, Flashback "Cruz" in downtown Bend
"Celebrating its 21st year, the Central Oregon Classic Chevy Club invites all Antiques & Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Rods & Trucks, 1974 or older to participate in this nostalgic event in Bend. Over 300 classic cars line up in Drake Park for a Show & Shine. Then later these cool machines "Cruz" through the streets of Downtown Bend. Sunday is the "Fun Cruz" up to Mt. Bachelor for the "Car Olympics".  See our photos of this event.

For more information on the "Cruz", contact the Central Oregon Classic Chevy Club at 541-382-9370.

Friday, August 4, 2006, 5 to 9PM First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend
The monthly evening opportunity to sample the arts and enjoy free snacks and refreshments in old downtown Bend. Information from 317-9324.

Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 2006, 10AM to 11PM, Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo at the County Fair Grounds in Redmond
This annual event draws thousands of folks every summer.

Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, 2006, Flashback Cruz 2006 in downtown Bend
See all the oldie but goodie cars of our American past! Drake Park will be the site of the big show on Saturday when the streets of downtown will be closed off for a parade. See our photos of this event.

  Saturday, August 5, 2006, 9AM to about noon, Traditional Class on Basic Mountaineering Exploration safety skills
We will borrow the front porch of the Environmental Center in downtown Bend, to learn and discuss skills and gear for informed backcountry adventures in the high country. This class is based on traditional Basic Mountaineering Training provided by major outdoor clubs in the North West. Participants will learn more: 1. About the Basic Responsibilities of the wilderness traveler, traditional high country Leader and Follower ethics, the new Essential Systems and clothing, 3. About the identification and possible mitigation of Risks in outdoor high country adventures using traditional rope protection techniques, 3. About planning a reasonable adventure and finding your way with map, compass and optional GPS and 4. About light weight high country camping, food and water management.

No drop-ins please! Reservations only; pre-registered by August 1, 2006. Read the Flyer. Email info@TraditionalMountaineering.org. Call Bob Speik at 541-385-0445 anytime I am not outside.

Saturday, August 12, 2006, 9AM until the wee hors of the morning - High Desert Celtic Festival at Cline Falls, Redmond
"This annual event is a diverse gathering featuring demonstrations and activities from all Celtic groups as well as the traditional events of the Highland Games and similar Celtic gatherings. Cline Falls Ranch, corner of Hwy 126 and 67th St., Redmond. WHEN: 9am/Gate Opens, 10am/Opening Ceremonies, 6pm/Closing Ceremonies and Ceili 7pm- till the wee hours. ADMISSION: $8/Per person; $5/Student or Senior."

Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 6:30PM, Merle Haggard & The Strangers at the Amphitheater
Referred to as "Nashville Royalty", this Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy award winning singer/songwriter performs his outlaw anthems when he comes to the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Tickets $55.00.

Friday Evening and Saturday, August 18 and 19, 2006, FREE, Bend Brewfest at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
Back by popular demand, the Bend Brew Fest celebrates Bend's bent for brews. Twenty Pacific Northwest brewers will present over 40 craft beers for public tasting at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The event will also include live entertainment both days and food vendors. This is a non-judged festival where the focus is on tasting and enjoying fine craft beers. Friday, 4-10PM and Saturday, Noon to 10PM.  ADMISSION: FREE. For more information, call 541-312-8510. See our photos of this event.

  Saturday, August 19, 2006, 9AM to about noon, Staying Found in the Backcountry with Map, Compass and GPS
Students will learn about 1. Topographic and other maps used with the compass and GPS, their topo contours, scales, and UTM location grids, 2. About inexpensive modern base plate compass/protractors required with maps and GPS receivers, their important Central Oregon magnetic declination correction, compass and GPS bearings to define desired directions of travel and use them on the ground, and 3. About inexpensive hand held GPS receivers, their usefulness, accuracy, required basic individual setup changes, important features and simplified use in the field. Students will learn how to use the GPS receiver with map and compass, tips and time savers, and how to minimize navigation errors caused by the effects of bad weather, darkness, fatigue and stress on the navigator.

Hands-on training for individual current GPS models includes: The required setup changes to GPS factory defaults that are necessary for the most basic use; simplifying the marking/saving/creating, finding of landmarks/waypoints in UTM position coordinates; setting up the inexpensive hand held baseplate compass to eliminate the large 17 degree Central Oregon magnetic declination error; using a simple route back to camp or truck; finding topographic maps and other maps of types used with the GPS; using the map, compass and GPS together for planning and in the backcountry; area familiarization and planning before the trip. We will practice all these skills at the Environmental Center classroom.

Cost per student is a $35.00 donation benefiting the not for profit website www.TraditionalMountaineeing.org. Handouts include an eleven page printed summary and a five page workbook. Use your compass and GPS or try ours.

In fairness to all, you must Reserve a place! Register by August 15, 2006. See the Flyer and/or Print the flyer for a friend. For more information email  info@traditionalmountaineering.org or call Robert Speik at 541.385.0445. Full with 22 participants!  See photos of the class.

Friday, August 26, 2006, 5:30 to 10:00PM. FREE Munch & Movies at McKay Park
This free event features big name releases, shown on a 20 x 40 foot inflatable screen. The family fun kicks off with a musical guest performance at 5:30. Movie starts at dusk. Food booths. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening.

Saturday, August 26, 2006, 9AM Adopt-A-Crag Event at Meadow Trail Head with The Access Fund
Adopt-A-Crag Events are being held all over the country, showing our support for better, cleaner, safer climbing venues. Schwag, comradeship, a little volunteer work and do-it-yourself lunch followed by a little top rope climbing and rappelling practice. Call Bob Speik at 541-385.0445 for information. Print the Flyer

Saturday, August 26, until September 2, 2006, at 7:30PM Cascade Festival of Music - Opening Orchestral Concert
The Opening Night Concert features Rimsky Korsakov: Scheherazade and Dvorak: Cello Concerto with Murry Sidlin, Conductor and Guest Artists: Ron Blessinger, violin and Lynn Harrell, cello. This eight day Summer Music Festival is celebrating its 25th season. Drake Park in downtown Bend. Premier/ $38.00 Deluxe/ $29.00 & Value/ $15.00. Tickets available by phone at 541-383-2202. This Bend institution has permitted folks to listen for several years on the lawn at the wings of the stage. See our photos of this event.

Saturday, August 26, 2006 Central Oregon Air Show
The Madras Airport will host the Central Oregon Air Show. Come see the new terminal building and enjoy a full day of fun events. For more information phone Marc Andreason at 475-3627. Look for the Powered Parachute Club. See our photos of the PPC Club

 

 

 

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER  2006


Labor Day Weekend, September 2 to 4, 2006

Friday, September 1, 2006, First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Bend
The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions for guest artists and special presentations of new exhibits.

August 26 until September 2, 2006, at 7:30PM Cascade Festival of Music
This eight day Summer Music Festival is celebrating its 25th season. Drake Park in downtown Bend. Premier/ $38.00 Deluxe/ $29.00 & Value/ $15.00. Tickets available by phone at 541-383-2202. This Bend institution has permitted folks to listen for several years on the lawn at the wings of the stage. See below!  See our photos of this event.

Thursday, August 31, 2006, 7:00 in Drake Park FESTIVAL POPS! A Birthday Celebration with Doc Severinsen
Sorry. The evening concert is SOLD OUT. You are welcome to come and enjoy the music outside the concert pavilion in Drake Park!
There are still TICKETS AVAILABLE to Doc's rehearsal with the Cascade Festival Orchestra Thursday, at 10:00AM.  See our photos of this event.

Friday, September 1, 2006, 7:30 PM in Drake Park, WORLD MUSIC CONCERT, LEAHY!
This extraordinary family of singers, musicians and dancers celebrate their Irish roots, while exploring diverse musical styles and flavors.

Saturday, September 2, 2006, 7:30 PM in Drake Park, Cascade Festival of Music Orchestra with Murry Sidlin, Conductor
Guest Artist: Jeffrey Siegel, piano, Dvorak: New World Symphony, Gershwin: Concerto in F, Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavelier

Wednesdays in September, 2006, at Drake Park in downtown Bend, Wednesday Markets
The Bend Farmer's Market is a special summertime, bi-weekly event held each Wednesday in Drake Park and each Friday on the grounds of St. Charles Hospital. Throughout the summer and early fall, you now have the opportunity to buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Oregon two times a week! See our photos.

Fridays in September, 2006, 5:30 to 10:30PM, FREE, Munch and Movies at McKay Park on the Deschutes River in Bend
This free event features big name releases, shown on a 20 x 40 foot inflatable screen. The family fun kicks off with a musical guest performance at 5:30. Movie starts at dusk. Food booths. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening.

Saturdays in September, 2006, Deschutes Brewery Tours
Saturdays from noon to 4pm enjoy a tour through the brewery and visit the tasting room. Special arrangements may be made by calling 541-385-8606.
The Deschutes Brewery is located at 901 SW Simpson Drive at the Simpson-Colorado Roundabout in Bend. See photos soon.

Sunday, September 3, 2006, The Churchills, from 2:30 to 4:30, FREE afternoon concert at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
Bring your family and food and a blanket or lawn chairs and picnic cooler, hang out and hear a free concert. Living in Bend is pretty cool!  See photos of the Misty River Band.

Saturday, September 2, 2006, 9:30AM, Liberty Bank Sunrise to Summit Race on Mt. Bachelor
This annual race starts at the Sunrise Lodge and climbs 2600 feet to finish at the Summit of Mt. Bachelor. All participants will have an open route to the top of the Sunrise Chair then they can either run or hike as they follow the specified trail to the summit. NEW THIS YEAR: The Bend To Bachelor Duathlon!
For an added challenge participate in the Bend To Bachelor Duathlon/Relay race and cycle from Cascade Middle School (Elev. 3,700’) to Sunrise Lodge, then run to the summit.

Saturday, September 6, 2006, 10AM to 4PM, Bend Saturday Market
Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, artists and crafters sell their goods in an open outdoor summer market. On Wall Street, downtown Bend, across from the Bend Public Library, in the Bend LaPine School Administration Parking Lot. Last day this year!

Saturdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2006,  Art on the Porch
Featured artists demonstrate their craft at Mirror Pond Gallery. FREE. For more information, call 541-317-9324.

Thursday,  September 7, 2006, Bonnie Raitt & Keb' Mo' at the Les Swab Amphitheater
This legendary singer/songwriter, and guitarist, whose career has spanned four decades, in which she has won nine Grammies, shares the stage with special guest KEB’ MO'.  6:30PM Showtime, 5PM Doors; $59/Reserved Golden Circle & $39/ Advance General Admission. Tickets subject to service charges. Advance tickets on sale through all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 866-886-4502.

Friday, September 8, 2006, 6 to 9PM at the Downtown Gallery, an Opening Party, FREE
High Desert Museum Praegitzer Gallery, 916 NW Wall St., Bend. Featuring: Range Horses: Selected Works of Edward Quigley. Dessert bar and dessert wines, gratis!

Friday through Sunday, September 8, to September 10, 2006, 11th Annual Sisters Folk Festival
The 11th annual celebration of American music from blues to bluegrass includes performances by top folk artists and musicians.
Contact: Erin Deggendorfer at 541. 549.4979 Sponsor: Folk Festival Association. www.sistersfolkfestival.com

Saturday, September 9, 2006, Sunriver Chili Cook-Off
Annual event in Sunriver Village 11am to 4pm. For more information contact the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce at 593-8149.

Sunday, September 10, 2006, 10AM, Rumble on the River at Big Eddy Rapids on the Deschutes River
Races will follow the model of recent snowboarder competitions featuring a scramble for the start and races in two man rafts down through the rapids. the contest is in it's forth year, organized by Travis Busack and Pat McCullough. Information can be obtained at 390-5178. See our photos of this event.

Sunday, September 10, 2006 Great Drake Park Duck Race
Up to 35,000 rubber duckies are launched from the Galveston Bridge and collected at Mirror Pond at Drake Park, Bend, to find a winner. Purchasing a duck gives race participants a chance to win a boat, a truck, vacation getaways, and dozens of other fabulous prizes while at the same time supporting local charities focusing on youth. Also enjoy food, music and games for the kids. Drake Park in downtown Bend. 11AM to 5PM. For more information, call 541-383-8268. See our photos of this years event.


Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 7:00PM, The History Of Sport Climbing and More, Presented by Alan Watts for Cascades Mountaineers at the COEC
"Alan Watts is the one climber most familiar with -- and responsible for -- Smith Rock's climb to prominence as an international sport climbing Mecca. Alan's entire climbing career is inextricably entwined with the past of Smith Rock, the remote central Oregon crag that now ranks among the world's elite climbing destinations. It was Alan and other local climbers that spearheaded the events taking place over the last twenty five years, the events that put Smith Rock on the map and created the entirely new classification of sport climbing. Alan Watts and Smith Rock are two of the defining elements in the birth of American sport climbing. Alan Watts, also known as the 'father of sport climbing', will be talking about his experiences at Smith Rock over the years as a climber. This will be insight into the history of Smith Rock that can't be gained from a book. Alan grew up in Madras and started climbing at Smith Rock in 1975 with his dad. Seventeen years later he completed the 'Climber's Guide to Smith Rock', which is still in use today. To read an interview with Alan, follow this link to the SmithRock.com website: Alan Watts Interview" COEC is the Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 Kansas Street in downtown Bend. See our map to this venue.
 


                                          Friday through Sunday, September 15, to- September 17, 2006, 11th Annual Sisters Jazz Festival
Stage and impromptu performances of bands and individuals at several venues in Sisters, including the main site at the Village Green. Contact: 549.1332 or 1.800.549.1332. www.sistersjazzfestival.com.

Saturday, September 16, 2006, 9AM to 3PM, FREE Navigation Noodle™ in the Metolius Preserve near Camp Sherman with Bob Speik
This Navigation Noodle has been limited to folks with the Deschutes Basin Land Trust. We have a few places left. Please call Robert Speik at 541-385-0445 for more information. See our photos of a Noodle. Read more about using map, compass and gps together to stay found in the backcountry. (For fun, Google the Web for the three words: map, compass, gps.)

Saturday, September 16, 2006,  "Best in Show" Walk With Your Dog
Come to the Old Mill District and enjoy a fun day out with your dog! Mr. David Frei, Director of Communications for Westminster Kennel Club (New York) will be the emcee at this family event to be held outdoors at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District. Activities include an all breed dog walk, up to 40 vendors of pet services and products, food and much more. Les Schwab Amphitheater, Old Mill District . $10 per dog. Registration will be available soon on-line at the Human Society of Central Oregon website and in person at the Ticket Mill (next to Anthony's Homeport Restaurant) in the Old Mill District.

Saturday and Sunday, September 16 to 17, 2006, Autumn in Drake Park Antique Show & Sale
A gathering of antique dealers from throughout the Northwest featuring country primitives, fine furnishings, glassware, garden and vintage decor. The event will also feature the greatest food vendors for miles around! Drake Park in downtown Bend. Sponsored by Country Pleasure Antiques. For more information, call 541-447-4103.

Sunday, September 17, 2006, 10AM to 6PM, REI hosts a Used Outdoor Gear Sale
Time once again to clear out our garage. Come to our used gear sale for some of the best deals around. Be here early for the best selection. This is a members only event.

Saturday and Sunday, September 16 to 17, 2006, 11th Annual Exotic Car Show in Sunriver
Nearly 100 new and vintage cars make Sunriver home for the weekend. Phone 541-593-8149 for details. See our photos of this event.


                                   Saturday, September 16, 2006, Willkommen to the 2nd Annual Bend Oktoberfest
Presented by The Bend Downtowners Association. Taste five different hand-crafted Oktoberfest beers and snack on traditional favorites such as bratwursts with sauerkraut and hot pretzels. Traditional Bavarian music and games and a Kinderland for children are featured. Noon to 10pm on Oregon Street between Wall and Bond. Just $3 per person.

Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23, 2006, Central Oregon Cache and Camp 2006
"Come and join in a fun filled weekend in Central Oregon caching and camping. Activities include a nacho feed on Saturday evening, campfire both nights, cache hunting (300+ caches within a 30 mile radius), caching raffle after dinner on Saturday. Everyone bring 2 items to be placed in two ammo cans to be included in the raffle, plus any other items you would like to donate to the raffle. Cow Meadow campground on the Upper Deschutes River is the location. From Bend, 44.7 miles west and south on Cascade Lakes Highway (46), then 0.4 miles east on FS Rd. 40, and then south on FS Rd. 4000 970 for 2 miles."

Friday, September 22, 2006, The Smith Rock Detour & Rock Fest
The event will open at approximately 4:00 pm, with industry sponsors showcasing their gear and food & drink vendors serving their finest. The evening will offer a multi-media presentation and may conclude with live music and star gazing. Information from Bob Speik at 541-385-0445.

Saturday, September 23, 2006, Vernal Equinox - Fall will spring upon us!

Saturday, September 23, 2006, 9AM Adopt-A-Crag Event at Meadow Trail Head with The Access Fund
Adopt-A-Crag Events are being held all over the country, showing our support for better, cleaner, safer climbing venues. Schwag, comradeship, a little volunteer work and do-it-yourself lunch followed by a little top rope climbing and rappelling practice. Call Bob Speik at 541-385.0445 for information. Print the Flyer

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                                       Saturday, September 23, 2006, 8PM, The 2006 Reel Rock Film Tour at the Tower Theater!
Hosted by Podclimber.com in association with The Smith Rock Detour and Rock Festival. Sender Films and Big Up Productions have teamed up with Windstopper® to produce the first annual Reel Rock Film Tour featuring two groundbreaking climbing films: Josh Lowell’s Dosage Volume IV, and Peter Mortimer’s First Ascent. Both films showcase cutting-edge climbing and adventure footage from around the world. Reel Rock shows are high-energy events that will excite climbers and outdoors enthusiasts. For more information about the Reel Rock Film Tour, please visit www.reelrocktour.com. The Bend screening of the Reel Rock Film Tour will take place during The Smith Rock Detour and Rock Festival, and will be hosted by Podclimber.com. For more information, please visit www.smithrockdetour.com, and www.podclimber.com. Tickets $9.00 in advance, $11 at the door day of show. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Tower Theatre Box Office, open Monday – Friday, 11:30AM to 4:30PM.

Saturday September 23, 2006, 8:00AM to 11:00PM - Smith Rock Detour
"The morning session opens, featuring a pancake breakfast sponsored by Climbers for Christ (breakfast until 10:00AM) 8:00 am to 9:30 am - Rock Fest Boulder Competition Registration, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Rock Fest Boulder Competition operates, featuring Spun Academy DJs spinning fab tunes, Noon to 4:00 pm - Climbing Clinics, 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Smith Rock Detour reopens for evening session, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Spun Academy DJs will spin as part of this evenings entertainment."

Sunday, September 24, 2006 OKTOBERFEST  FREE at McMenamins in Bend
Featuring the Moon Mountain Ramblers and Coyo & The Gypsy Fire Belly Dancers and Mark Ransom & The Mostest All day; music starts at 3PM.  All ages welcome. Come out for live music, McMenamins Oktoberfest Ale, food & drink specials, belly dancing and more! Wander about the entire property, beer and bratwurst in hand, to check out the fun.

Sunday September 24, 2006, 8:00 am to Noon - Rock Fest Boulder Competition Semi-Finals
'10AM to 3PM - Spun Academy DJs will spin during the USA sponsored Exhibition Bouldering Competition, Noon to 2PM - Rock Fest Boulder Competition Dyno Comp, Noon to 4PM - Climbing Clinics, 2PM to 4PM - Rock Fest Boulder Competition Final."

Tuesday to Friday, September 26 to 29, 2006, join ONDA in the Steens/ Alvord Desert to help inventory wilderness values on your public lands
Areas we will be inventorying that are currently not protected include the highlands and lowlands below the summits of the Steens Wilderness. Inventory work will include hiking, driving, taking photos, mapping, and writing. No experience is necessary as ONDA’s staff will provide the training and tools (cameras, GPS units, field guides, and maps); you just need to show up! Base camp is located at Mann Lake along the Fields Delano Highway bordering the Alvord Desert.. Spend the days inventorying wilderness-quality lands; spend the evenings stargazing or visiting with fellow volunteers.

Please bring your own food, camp stove, sleeping bag, blankets, sleeping pad, tent, towel, dinnerware, sunscreen, mosquito spray, and pillow. Other indispensable items include: water bottles, hiking footwear, long pants, sun hat, waterproof footwear, camp chair, binoculars, drinks and tasty snacks. If you have your own digital camera, compass, GPS unit, and/or field guides, we strongly encourage you to bring them. For information call Bob Speik at 541-385-0445. See photos of a previous trip.  See photos of this event!


                                                     Friday and Saturday, September 29 to 30, 2006, 2nd Annual Wine by the River
Bend’s premier wine event moves into its second year, promising to be even more spectacular than 2005. This unique 2 day festival brings together over 50 award winning wineries from Southern Washington, Oregon and Napa/Sonoma, gourmet chocolatiers, superb cuisine, fine artists, evening musical events, along with wine and food demonstrations. Sept 29th and 30th from 1:00 to 8:00 pm daily at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, and presented by Hospice of Bend-La Pine with proceeds benefiting children in Central Oregon. www.winebytheriver.com.

 

 

 

MONTH OF OCTOBER  2006

Wednesdays, October 4 and 11, 2006, 3 to 6PM, Bend Farmer's Market
The Bend Farmer's Market is a special summertime, weekly event in Bend, where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Oregon. Tents are set up along the top portion of Drake Park and Riverfront Plaza. For more information, call Katrina Wiest at 541-408-4998. See our photos of the market.

Fridays through Sundays, October 6 to 31, 2006, The Central Oregon Pumpkin Co. Corn Maze
"Follow the Yellow Brick Road" through the 7-acre corn maze and enter the Wizard of Oz fantasy world. Hours are Friday 3-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm and Sunday 9am-6pm. $7 adults $5 children. Located just south of Smith Rock State Park. For more info and directions visit www.pumpkinco.org or call 541-504-1414. See our photos of the Maze.

Friday, October 6, 2006, 5 to 9PM, Bend Fall Art Hop in downtown Bend
Celebrate an evening of art in Bend at this semi-annual event. Held each April and October, Downtown and Old Mill District Art Galleries team with Downtown Bend Merchants to feature special presentations by local artists, refreshments and select galleries and businesses will have live music. Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District.

Friday, October 6, 2006, 5 to 9PM, ONDA’s 2007 Calendar at the Mirror Pond Gallery
Oregon Wild Desert Calendar images are on show and for sale. To launch ONDA’s 2007 calendar and to celebrate the volunteers that put it together, ONDA will exhibit framed prints of each of the 2007 month images at Mirror Pond Gallery for Bend’s October First Friday Art Hop. There is only one print for each month, and they are for sale. Proceeds go to help ONDA protect Oregon’s High Desert. The calendar is just as much about celebrating a community of desert enthusiasts and their art, as it is to feature the wild and most ecologically significant areas in Oregon’s high desert.

Friday, October 6, 2006, 5:30 to 8PM, The High Desert Museum: Annual Meeting of the Membership
Dinner buffet by the Rimrock Cafe's new, world class chef, Toby Bauer, 6 pm. Cash bar. $8, adults, children age three and under, free. Space limited. RSVP to rsvp@highdesertmuseum.org or 541-382-4754, ext. 365. See the Museum.

Saturday, October 7, 2006, 9AM, COTA’s Fifth Annual Biketoberfest work party and BBQ
This years work party will be held at the new Wanoga Sno Play area 14 miles from Bend on Century Drive. In conjunction with the USFS we will start construction on phase one of a new trail network that when completed will rival the Phil’s network in both variety and distance of new trails. Please join us as we break ground on this ambitious new project. Please wear sturdy clothing and footwear, and bring gloves, glasses and plenty of water. Food and beverages will be provided by COTA and "Home Fires Catering". CogWild will provide shuttles to the work site leaving at 8:30 from the Environmental Center at 16 W Kansas. Please RSVP at 387.7002. inquiries:
Kent Howes, President Central Oregon Trail Alliance, kenthowes9986@msn.com, 541-318-1513. See a COTA work party and BBQ.

Saturday 11AM to 10PM, and Sunday 11AM to 7PM, October 7 and 8, 2006, Bend Fall Festival in downtown Bend
"Celebrate the harvest season with this free outdoor community festival. Arts and Crafts from around the world; live music performances by top musicians; The Family Fun Harvest Area with scarecrow & pumpkin decorating competitions; The Harvest Produce Row, an open air market and much more. Also enjoy The Carrera Motors Oktoberfest Celebration Area featuring German cuisine, beer & wine garden." See last years Fall Festival.

Monday, October 9, 2006, 6:30PM, Jonny Lang in concert at the Athletic Club of Bend
"Lang is as startling visually as he is audibly, and that is a lot, believe me. But it is that furious sound that curls your toes, those note-bending licks of sheer exuberance, veering from blues to rock with the occasional jazz reference in the speed of light". $30/General Admission, $41/Reserved. Tickets at Boomtown, 910 NW Harriman, Bend; 541-388-1800. See a Joan Baez concert at the Athletic Club of Bend.

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006, Travel and Climbing in Bolivia at the Environmental Center
Rick Treleaven will talk about his recent trip to Bolivia and his attempt on Sajama, the highest peak in Bolivia. Bolivia is a beautiful land of extremes: the capital city is in a canyon as deep as the Grand Canyon, much of the country is on a dry altiplano at 14,000 ft., and the country hosts four ranges of awe inspiring Andes with many peaks over 20,000'. Cascades Mountaineers meeting, 7PM.

Thursday to Sunday, October 12 to 15, 2006, Bend Film Festival
Plan now to join in the long weekend of films, lectures and parties as filmmakers compete for over $20,000 in cash awards in a charismatic setting of mountains, rivers and screaming blue skies that is Bend, Oregon. The BendFilm Festival runs every October in downtown Bend, Oregon at the historic Tower Theatre, The Boys & Girls Club and McMenamins Old St. Francis School. For more information on The BendFilm Festival, call 541-388-3378.

Monday through Saturday, October 9 through 14, 2006, ESPN2 and ABC Primal Quest Utah
Team GoLite/Timberland battles it out for top honors in the world’s toughest expedition adventure race! Episode 1: ESPN2 Mon-Oct. 9 7:30pm EST;
Episode 2: ESPN2 Tue-Oct 10, 7:30pm EST, Episode 3: ESPN2 Wed-Oct 11, 7:30pm EST , Episode 4: ESPN2 Thu-Oct 12, 7:30pm EST ,Episode 5 / FINALE: ABC Sat-Oct 14, 2:00pm EST / 4:00pm PST.  Read more at http://www.ecoprimalquest.com/2006/race/index.cfm.

Saturday, October 14, 2006 the Active Winter Ski Expo and Swap
FREE at the Mazama Gym, COCC.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006, FREE at McMenamins, Hanz Araki Band, Irish and Scottish tunes
 Hoist a brew for these flute and whistle tunes! Or do the Tango>

Tuesday, October 17, 2006, Tango Fire at the Tower Theater
 Traditional as well as modern Tango, accompanied by Quatrotango. Tickets $25.00. 7PM. Or do the line dance>

Tuesday, October 17, 2006, High Desert Buckaroo Bash, 7 to 10PM at The Grove
 Fundraiser for community radio KPOV-LPFM, Tickets $10.00 at the door.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 7PM, Through Hiking: The Appalachian Trail, FREE at REI in Bend
"Ever thought about doing a Through-Hike? Come join REI Bend's Cat Addison for a look at her 2,100 mile hike of the famous Appalachian Trail. Learn how she, planned, prepared and endured this rigorous hike. Find out what worked, what she'd do differently and share her experiences for planning your own hike."

Saturday, October 21, 2006, 8AM to 6PM, Skyliner's Ski Swap, $3 at the Bachelor Bus Barn
This is a very big local event. Come early for the best deals! Info from MBSEF phone 388-0002

Thursday, October 26, 2006, at noon, Senator Ron WYDEN TO HEAD RALLY at the Bend Community Center
Democrats and progressives, join Senator Ron Wyden Mara Stein, Bill Smith and Phil Philiben for a rally at noon. Pizza, salad and refreshments will be served.
The rally is sponsored by the Deschutes County Democrats. For more information call 693-8620.

Saturday, October 28, 2006, 10AM to 2PM, Free Firewood at the Metolius Preserve
Come collect firewood from the recent Metolius Preserve forest restoration project. Pine firewood will be cut into manageable lengths and piled for easy pickup. You simply load and haul away. All splitting and further cutting must be done at home since no chainsaws are allowed at the Preserve. Call for more information: Deschutes Basin Land Trust, 330-0017.


Saturday, October 28, 2006, 7PM, "Iraq for Sale", a documentary by Robert Greenwald at the Tower Theatre! One night only!
Suggested Donation $8; $5 seniors and students. An informal Reception starts at 6PM. Tickets at the door!

""Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed, and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of corporate greed in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private security companies making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so. "Iraq For Sale" is a devastating look at the failed Administration policies of privatizing traditional functions of our professional military forces in Iraq. Billions of dollars wasted, lives lost, soldiers demoralized at having their places taken by civilian contractors making $3,000 per day for work done by the soldiers for $3,000 per month, and much more. This is a timely Documentary! It is sponsored at the Tower Theatre by Deschutes Democrats, The Sierra Club and Central Oregon Jobs with Justice!" We support our professional military force.

 

 

 

MONTH OF NOVEMBER  2006

Friday, November 3, 2006, First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Bend
The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions for guest artists and special presentations of new exhibits.

Saturday, November 4, 2006, ONDA Appreciation Party at the ECO!
By invitation for folks who have volunteered through out the year on ONDA projects such as barbed wire fence pulls in The Steens and Wilderness Inventory trips to the Alvord Desert. Keg and food for all who have helped the Environment with ONDA. Want to help? Call Bob Speik at 385-0445 or visit ONDA direct on the web. See photos of these service trips.


Tuesday, November 7, 2006, Mid Term Elections!
Vote Democratic for true American values and a Change of Course. We respect and support our nation's professional military forces.

Wednesday, November 8, 2006, Earthquake Relief Efforts in Pakistan with Sam Carpenter at the ECO with Cascades Mountaineers
Sam Carpenter of Kashmir Family Aid revisited the Pakistan, Azad Kashmir earthquake zone in mid October 2006. He will show up to date photos and talk about the organization’s relief efforts which include individual families, widows and orphans as well as two schools: a private grammar school in a remote portion of Azad Kashmir and a new vocational school in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir. Causalities of the 2005 earthquake were over 80,000, most having perished within collapsed buildings. Included in this number were many tens of thousands of school children who had just begun their school day. Sam is one of a handful of independent relief workers who has established his own contacts with the local populations as well as with Kashmiri and Pakistani government officials. Carpenter's wife Linda, joined him on this effort - it’s the heart of Jihad country and western women just don’t go there! Sam and Bend film maker Greg Ouellette will be returning to the area in December to film a documentary. Want to go with them? Click on Kashmir Family Aid

Saturday, November 11, 2006, Veteran's Day
Say a prayer for our men and women in harm's way!

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 1 to 3PM Chamber Music, Natural History and wine at the High Desert Museum
The Central Oregon Symphony offers Music in Public Places, free with admission at the High Desert Museum. The La Dolce Vita Winery will offer tasting from Washington State's Spokane Valley. Stoll the fine museum grounds then join the String Quartet and Woodwind Trio in the great Entrance Hall.

Sunday, November 12, 2006, 7PM, The Magic of Monte Bianco with Hilloah Rohr at Pine Mountain Sports
"Come for a magical hour of all new photographic images and wander through the less traveled paths of the French & Italian Alps with some glances at post-Olympics Torino and the Cote d’Azur. Feast your eyes on the splendor of the mountains and villages and enjoy stories which evoke the richness of the history and culture rooted deeply into these beautifully preserved regions. The presentation with feature both the regional and national French and Italian parks where Exercise  Physiologist/photographer/tour coordinator, Hilloah Rohr yearly facilitates small groups."  For more information: www.hilloah.com or call 541 330 6621

Monday, November 13, 2006, 6:30PM, Recreation Facilities Master Plan to be discussed FREE at Deschutes Supervisor's Office
"We'll be sharing the RS-FMP for dialogue with interested public. This is the heads up for your calendar. Leslie will make opening remarks; Mark Christiansen will be primary info sharer; Marv Lang will facilitate. Mark and Marv think it would be most excellent to have as many of the crafters of this proposed plan (that's you!) present to share in the dialogue as possible."

Wednesday, November 15, 2005, 6PM, 6th Annual Powder Hound Preview at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend!  $2,000 worth of Raffle Prizes!
 "Show tickets $6 for club card members, $8 for our valued customers and $9 at the door. Sold out last year, so come by the store to get your tickets early! This is one of Bend’s Most Anticipated Locals’ Events of the year! The Pine Mountain Sports family and six of Bend’s Premier Photographers will be welcoming in the Winter Season!  With the price of admission, you’ll get a free Silver Moon Brewery beer, delicious refreshments (from Taco Stand, Great Harvest, & Strictly Organic to name a few), and, most importantly, you’ll get the show of the season!! All of your raffle ticket dollars will go directly to Deschutes County Search & Rescue and Human Dignity Coalition." More Information.

Thursday, November 16, 2006, 6PM and 7PM, "SMITH ROCK 1986: The Birth of U.S. Sport Climbing" at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
In the 1980s, Smith Rock shot to the forefront of the United States and world-climbing scene. It was a provocative time of changing ethics, new tactics and ever-harder routes. The world's greatest climbers of the era zeroed in on Smith to mix with Alan Watts and other local climbers to push the limits of the day. And it was with this fusion of attention and innovation that Smith Rock would forever change the face of U.S. rock climbing. Now, 20 years later, this Smith Rock 1986 DVD -- full of footage never released before -- tells of the amazing story that unfolded on the welded tuff of an obscure set of crags in the Central Oregon desert. Detailed action footage and interviews with key climbers paint a vivid picture of Smith Rock and those that made it one of the world's premiere climbing areas. $10 rated G

Friday, November 17, 2006, Ski for Schools at Mt Bachelor
"Mt. Bachelor has teamed up with the Education Foundations for the Bend-La Pine and Redmond School Districts to get you on the slopes the day before opening day and raise funds for area schools. Ski for Schools tickets are $15 a piece and ALL ticket proceeds will benefit the two education foundations. What a fun way to make a difference! The $15 pre-sale tickets are on-sale starting Monday, October 23 at locations in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and La Pine. See a detailed list below. $20 tickets may be purchased at the mountain the day of the event.

Current Conditions: West Village Depth (6300') 28"; West Village Temperature 41° F; Mid Mountain Depth (7300') 28"; Summit Temperature 28° F
Snowfall: Yesterday's Snowfall (5AM-3PM) 4"; Overnight Snowfall (3PM-5AM) 6" Here is a link!


Thursday, November 23, 2006, Thanksgiving Day in the United States

Saturday, November 25, 2006, "Bobby", an Emilio Estavez film, opening this weekend at the Pilot Butte
"Bobby", an Emilio Estavez film about the day Robert Kennedy died and the culture we lived in then will be opening this weekend at the Pilot Butte. "Those interested in an after-movie discussion are invited to enjoy the 4:55 PM Matinee on and join locals at the Wild Oats Deli after the film for a discussion." Some reviews: "For all its unevenness, "Bobby" is a powerful, poignant movie and its ending -- played over a long excerpt of one of RFK's most compassionate speeches, voiced with none of the clichés of political rhetoric -- was, for me, the movie year's single most devastating sequence." -- Seattle P-I

We can't find much else to do around Bend in November at this moment. Watch for new stuff as we find it!

 

 

 

MONTH OF DECEMBER  2006


Wednesday, December 6, 2006, 5:30 - 7:00PM, Bend Senior Center, health care with former Oregon Governor, John Kitzhaber, MD
Governor John Kitzhaber, (The Archimedes Movement) is leading WeCanDoBetter.org which will serve as a catalyst to drive the debate on a vision for health care system reform in Oregon and across the nation. Join us in discussing ideas with Dr. Kitzhaber and give input that will help shape the legislation that will be introduced to the Oregon Legislature in January 2007. Please RSVP at 318-7324.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 6:30PM, Juniper Group Sierra Club Holiday Party at the Environmental Center
Free and open to the public. Come early, eat snacks, drink coffee, and meet others! Asante Riverwind will show a slide show on Oregon Forest Issues. Marilyn Miller will show a slide show of stunning areas around Oregon and Nevada. Tim Moore, guitarist from the band -Coyo, will play. For more information call Marilyn Miller, Conservation Chair, Juniper Group Sierra Club 389-9115

Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 7PM, The 10th Mountain Division Presented by Bob Boyde at the Environmental Center
Bob Boyde, historian for the High Desert Museum, will be presenting on the local history of the 10th Mountain Division. It will be a fascinating evening on a subject that is little known of by most living here today. The presentation will include a talk, viewing of an award winning documentary and actual gear used by the soldiers. Cascades Mountaineers meeting.

Wednesday, December 13, 2006, 8 to 10PM, friends Mark & Linda Quan entertain at The Bend Distillery Martini Bar
The Bend Distillery Martini Bar is located downtown adjacent to the south parking lot next to Drake Park.

Saturday, December 9, 2006, 12 Noon, Bend Christmas Parade and Jingle Bell Run, Downtown Bend
The run starts just prior to the Parade. "Sing a Song of Christmas" is the theme for this year's annual holiday parade. Watch as over 100 entries and, of course, Santa, make their way down a 2.5 mile route, beginning on Wall St. at Newport in downtown Bend.

Monday, December 18, 2006, 6PM to 9PM at Boyle Education Center, first on the left entering the COCC Campus
Real Survival Strategies - Four Basic Responsibilities, the Ten Essential Systems and also
Staying Found in the Backcountry - with Map, Compass and GPS, Together!
Sponsored by Oregon State Snowmobile Association (OSSA); Central Oregon Workensport; Robert Speik of TraditionalMountaineering.org
This is a free class; Reservations are requested! There are 89 seats. In fairness to all, you must Reserve a place! For more information check with your Snowmobile Club, Workensport, the website, email info@traditionalmountaineering.org or call Robert Speik at 541-385-0445. Print the Flyer for a friend
Filled with 89 Reserved and a formal "wait list" of over 50, and more phone calls. Watch for a FREE repeat Class in January 2007!

Friday, December 22, 2006, Winter Begins!


 

 

 

Seasons Greetings from The American Alpine Club
 Join up for free climbing insurance for 2007!

Monday, December 25, 2006, Christmas Day!

Sunday, December 31, 2006, New Year's Eve Celebrations: Dinner at Sunriver Lodge
Start the festivities with a beverage from the lobby bar till 11pm, and from 5pm-11pm enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience in the award-winning Meadows Restaurant. Reservations required 541-593-7850.

Sunday, December 31, 2006, McMenamins Old St Francis School
Live music, dancing and champagne toasts, featuring Smith & Hayes with Blackbeat, 9pm, $20. 541-382-5174

Monday, January 1, 2007, New Years Day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    WARNING - *DISCLAIMER!*
Mountain climbing has inherent dangers that can in part, be mitigated!

 


Calendar 2006