Here are the latest events happening in and around Central Oregon:
Bend Area Habitat Recruiting Volunteers for Community Building Trip to Honduras. If you would like to help build homes for impoverished families in Honduras, The trip will take place August 7 – 15 and will cost about $1300 per person which includes everything but airfare. Call Robin .385.5387
Jake's Diner and Habitat for Humanity hold a weekly Texas Hold’em Tourney every Monday Night. $5 buy-in. Signups starts at 5 PM, Play starts at 6:30PM at Jake’s Diner off Hwy 20 East in Bend.
AYUSA Global Youth Exchange is looking for volunteer host families to host foreign exchange High School students coming in August. INFO. Patti Oatman at 541-410-4951
Bend Farmers Market: Top of Mirror Pond park, Wednesdays, 3-7pm. June – October
Bend Farmers Market St. Charles Medical Center, Fridays, 3 –7pm. June – Mid-October
Tuesday Market at Eagle Crest: 2pm-6p, every Tuesday now through August 31st on the soccer field on Falcon Crest Drive in Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Highway.
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is looking for drivers to provide transportation for cancer patients to and from their medical appointments. If you’re interested in volunteering, attend the training on Saturday, July 10, 10am to 1pm, or call Charlie 541.434.3114
Boondocks Bar & Grill is hosting the Central Oregon Tribute to Heroes Thursday, July 8, 6pm. $15 cover charge will help bring the “Wall Memorial” to Central Oregon. Plus, enjoy Szechuan Chinese provided by Boondocks, Live Music from Audiolized, Bobby Sims & Rough String Band and more!
The 2010 Smith Rock Sunrise Summer Classic Half Marathonis Saturday, July 10th at Smith Rock State Park. You can participate in the 5K, 10K event or the Central Oregon Pumpkin Company Rock Race for Kids (Free) for up to 5th grade. FMI, www.smithrockrace.com
BendFilm's 2009 Best Documentary Winner ‘D tour ‘ will be shown at McMenamin's Old St. Francis School Monday July 12th at 8:30 pm. Tickets at the door. $8– G A. $6- BendFilm members. Movie is about drummer Pat Spurgeon in a struggling band. Pat desperately needed a kidney transplant, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his dream. This is an inspiring, and informative film about the ins and outs of waiting and receiving an organ donation. FMI www.dtourmovie.com.
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is having their 5th annual Dogleg Golf Classic at the Bend Golf & Country Club Friday, July 16th. Limited to 36 foursomes, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The golf classic will be a scramble. $125 per person includes18 holes of golf, barbeque, and a chance to win prizes . Proceeds benefit the animals! www.hsco.org or call 541.382.3537.
There is a Norwegian Lefse class Monday July 26 11am-3pm at the Son’s of Norway Hall on NW Harmon in Bend. $10 per person. Call by July 24th: Contact: Barb Smith 541-317-8805
Redmond Centennial Harvest Festival is September 17-19, 11am-5pm in Centennial Park. Farmer’s market, old-fashioned children’s games, celebration of the historical Spud court, land live music. 541-385-2010
Central Oregon Women’s Expo is October 22-23, 11am-6pm at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center featuring educational seminars, entertainment, live demonstrations, 130 vendors offering a variety of products and services, prize giveaways, and a fashion show. www.centraloregonwomensexpo.com