Brew Day: Craft beer lovers can catch the sights and sounds of the brewing process and chat with the brewer about the beer they are brewing. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW St. Division, Bend; go.evvnt.com/746296-0 or 541-385-3333.
Private Book Sales: Deschutes County’s literacy supporters have opened their 30,000-volume collection of used books for private, individual sales upon request. Call or email [email protected] to reserve a time. 2-4 o’clock; Registration required; Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; go.evvnt.com/746413-0 or 541-977-5341.
Virtual Poetry Slam: A virtual open microphone and poetry slam to raise voices and ideas from those who were historically unknown. The event is not recorded. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/745518-0 or 541-312-1063.
Out of This World Book Club: Discussion on “Ready Player Two” by Ernest Cline; 6-7pm; Roundabout books, online; go.evvnt.com/739536-0 or 541-306-6564.
Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show: The annual outdoor sports and recreational exhibition will be held and will include seminars, local and regional businesses, and more. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; 12-8pm; $ 5 to $ 12; Deschutes County Fair and Exhibition Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749204-1 or 503-246-8291.
CASA Information: Be a Voice for Foster Children: Join our Zoom one-hour virtual session to learn more about how to become a court-appointed Special Foster Advocate for Children. 12 pm-1pm; on-line; go.evvnt.com/742986-0 or 541-389-1618.
CORK Thursday Run: The weekly 3-5 mile run takes place. Runners must maintain social distance on the route and wear masks when entering indoor spaces. Limited to 25 participants; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Crosscut Warming Hut # 5 Tap House, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend; go.evvnt.com/747359-0
Thursday Trivia Night: The weekly outdoor trivia game next to the fire pits and heaters. Can be postponed depending on the weather; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/745559-0
Know Wild – Wildflowers of Oregon: Take a wildflower journey through Oregon with author Damian Fagan. 6-7pm; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/745522-0 or 541-312-1032.
Zoom Author Event – Alexi Pappas: The Olympian will review her memoir “Bravey”. The ticket includes a copy of the book: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., $ 27, Roundabout Books, online, go.evvnt.com/742991-1 or 541-306-6564.
Trivia on the Moon: The weekly trivia game takes place on the terrace of the brewery. Teams of up to eight players are welcome to reserve a table for a $ 20 deposit (returned when the team is there). 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/745536-0 or 541-388-8331.
Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show: The annual outdoor sports and recreational exhibition will be held and will include seminars, local and regional businesses, and more. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; 12-8pm; $ 5 to $ 12; Deschutes County Fair and Exhibition Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749221-2 or 503-246-8291.
Nonfiction Club: Discussion on “The Other Oregon: People, Environment, and History East of the Cascades” by Thomas R. Cox; 1-2 o’clock; Roundabout books, online; go.evvnt.com/739544-0 or 541-306-6564.
First Responder Family Open Day: We’d like to thank this amazing community of first responders and their families for this interactive evening in the barn. 4.30pm-6.30pm; Registration required; Healing Reins Therapeutic Equestrian Center, 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend; go.evvnt.com/738144-1 or 541-382-9410.
Virtual Presentation – Connecting to the Universe through Science and Stories: If you look up on a clear night, you are looking into the universe. Amy Sayle, Ph.D., will use planetarium software and astronomical imagery to identify celestial objects that you can see from your own neighborhood. 6-7pm; Registration required; High Desert Museum, online; go.evvnt.com/738798-1
Redmond Northern Lights: The St. Patrick’s Day multimedia light show is projected onto the side of the pizzeria. 6:30 pm-9am; Grace and Hammer, 641 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/746286-0 or 541-923-5191.
CORK Saturday Long Run: There is a group run of 5 to 8 miles. Runners must maintain social distance while running and masks must be worn in every building. Limited to 25 participants; 9-11 a.m.; Thump Roastery, 549 NW York Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/749775-0
Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show: The annual outdoor sports and recreational exhibition will be held and will include seminars, local and regional businesses, and more. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; 10 am-8pm; $ 5 to $ 12; Deschutes County Fair and Exhibition Center, 3800 SW SE Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749222-2 or 503-246-8291.
Private Book Sales: Deschutes County’s literacy supporters have opened their 30,000-volume collection of used books for private, individual sales upon request. Call or email [email protected] to reserve a time. 10 am-2pm; Registration required; Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; go.evvnt.com/746417-0 or 541-977-5341.
Objects of Curiosity at Miller Ranch: Visit Miller Ranch and see objects that were common to the Miller family. 11 am-3pm; High Desert Museum, 59800 US 97, Bend; go.evvnt.com/738802-0
Redmond Northern Lights: The St. Patrick’s Day multimedia light show is projected onto the side of the pizzeria. 6:30 pm-9am; Grace and Hammer, 641 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/746288-0 or 541-923-5191.
Beginning Swing and Practica on the West Coast: Learn basic swing style steps including left and drive side passes, sugar push, lead and follow, and more. Limited to 10 people, registration required; 7-10 p.m.; $ 10; The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/749777-0 or 541-401-1635.
Comedy at Craft: Local comedians Katy Ipock, Sharif Mohni and Carrie Reid will perform under the direction of Courtney Stevens. No door sales, masks, and social distancing required; 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. $ 40 to $ 50; Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/749678-0
Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show: The annual outdoor sports and recreational exhibition will be held and will include seminars, local and regional businesses, and more. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $ 5 to $ 12; Deschutes County Fair and Exhibition Center, 3800 SW SE Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749226-2 or 503-246-8291.
Sunday trivia in the courtyard: The weekly trivia game that takes place outside by the dining car also offers brunch options for four cars with mimosas, beer and hot drinks. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; go.evvnt.com/749216-0
2021 Paddy Pint Run: The annual 2-mile, 5-km, and 10-km race features staggered start times to ensure social distance, competitions, and more. Green costumes encouraged to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Virtual race offered; 1-4: 30 a.m.; $ 35; Pioneer Park, 450 NE Third St., Prineville; go.evvnt.com/749757-1 or 541-362-1210.
Gluten-free sauces from around the world: Bring a world of flavors to your table with these gluten-free and dairy-free classic sauces, drawn from different ethnic traditions. 2-4: 30pm; $ 59; on-line; go.evvnt.com/749752-1 or 907-750-1620.
The rhythm of the dance: The Irish Step Dance Company performs via livestream. Part of the ticket sales will be donated to the Tower Theater. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $ 20; on-line; go.evvnt.com/749671-1 or 541-317-0700.
Quiz night: Teams of up to four people can test their knowledge on various topics to win prizes. Held outdoors; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bunk + Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/747376-0 or 458-202-1090.
Redmond Northern Lights: The St. Patrick’s Day multimedia light show is projected onto the side of the pizzeria. 6:30 pm-9am; Grace and Hammer, 641 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/746289-0 or 541-923-5191.
Soul in Motion Sunday Gathering: Movement and Dance … alone and together from Bend to Zoom .; 6.30pm-7.45pm; $ 20; on-line; go.evvnt.com/742146-2 or 541-948-7015.
RAB Middles Book Club: The middle class reader club will discuss “The Sea in Winter” by Christine Day. 6-7pm; Roundabout books, online; go.evvnt.com/739550-0 or 541-306-6564.
Beginning Bird Watching: Learn what tools you may need, what parts of the bird to look at, and where to go to get started. mute on YouTube; Registration required; on-line; go.evvnt.com/749732-1 or 541-330-0017.
Know Wild – Pollinator Pathway & Native Bees in Central Oregon: Learn how to help pollinate and meet native bees this spring in this two-part presentation with Basey Klopp and Toni Stephan. 3-4 o’clock; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/749182-0 or 541-312-1029.
Trivia on Tuesday evening: When the weather is nice, there is a weekly trivia night on the terrace of the brewery. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749654-0 or 541-527-4380.
Salsa Patterns Dance Class: The beginner and advanced salsa dancer class covers basic steps and works on creating a fun salsa pattern. Limited to 10 students, registration required; 7:30 am-8:30pm; $ 12; The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/749789-1 or 541-401-1635.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: The restaurant serves specialty foods and drinks throughout the day and features a live bagpipe performance by the Cascade Highland Pipe Band at 4pm. 10 am-10pm; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend; go.evvnt.com/749723-0 or 541-382-5174.
Born to dance: An exciting introduction to dance with pre-ballet lessons for 2.5 to 4 year olds; 10: 45-11: 15 a.m. to June 16; $ 47; Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/749801-0 or 541 382 4055.
Private Book Sales: Deschutes County’s literacy supporters have opened their 30,000-volume collection of used books for private, individual sales upon request. Call or email [email protected] to reserve a time. 2-4 o’clock; Registration required; Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; go.evvnt.com/747117-0 or 541-977-5341.
St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl: Visit Grace and Hammer Pizza or Wild Ride Brewing to purchase a pub pass that offers discounts on select Redmond drinking holes. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. $ 15; Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749196-0 or 541-923-5191.
Mystery Book Club: Discussion on “Murder in Old Bombay” by Nev March; 6-7pm; Roundabout books, online; go.evvnt.com/739552-0 or 541-306-6564.
March Nature Night – Restoration and Reciprocity: In this conversation with Dr. Robin Kimmerer examines the ecological and ethical requirements of healing damage to land and water. 7-8: 30pm; Registration required; on-line; go.evvnt.com/749733-1 or 541-330-0017.
Redmond Northern Lights: The St. Patrick’s Day multimedia light show is projected onto the side of the pizzeria. 7:30 am-9:30am; Grace and Hammer, 641 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/746291-0 or 541-923-5191.
