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News – Under the Counter

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Cannabis may be legal in Oregon—but black market sellers are still hawking it on Craigslist. The Source’s cannabis guy Josh Jardine mined the listings, sampled the goods and even had it tested for chemicals. Read his take.

Feature – Recycling in Bend

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You’re tossing a lot of recyclables into that big blue can every week—but what happens to that stuff when it leaves your driveway? And what do all those numbers on the bottom of recyclables mean, anyway? In honor of Earth Day, Magdalena Bokowa decodes the codes and looks at what happens further down the chain.

Go Here - Earth Day Events!

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Harness your eco-warrior or your Earth goddess this week and head over to these Earth Day events.

Chow – Eco Eats

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What’s a planet-loving vegan (or anyone interested in planet-loving) supposed to do for eats in this town? Check out our handy-dandy chart of spots to eat vegan. PLUS, Chow writer Lisa Sipe tells you how you can drink your trees. Whaaatt, you ask? Don’t ask. Just read.

Screen – Climate Primer

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Jared Rasic has seen a movie or two in his lifetime, and compiles this list of films you can watch to underline the message of Earth Day.

Smoke Signals – The Origins of 4/20

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Some say it’s a police code. Some say it’s in honor of Hitler’s birthday. Josh Jardine tells you what 4/20 ACTUALLY means.

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n this year’s May election, surprisingly, only 15 of the 70 races are contested, with a handful having no candidates at all. However, looking at the election glass as half-full, the candidates who have come out are impressive. We attribute the strong class of candidates to an increased interest in the civic process. Last week, Rep. Greg Walden’s town hall at Mountain View High School hit a capacity of 3,000— an indication of a constituency that’s definitely paying attention. In previous midterm elections, many races were far less competitive and the candidate pool far less experienced. That’s not happening this election cycle. It’s encouraging that several races have four candidates in the running, which makes for a lively endorsement interview process. (See the videos embedded in our endorsement articles at BendSource.com). It’s been an interesting time to look at our upcoming political environment.

Jason Kropf Bend Park & Recreation District Director Zone 5 The race in Zone 5 contains a cadre of candidates, each who could feasibly and responsibly execute the role of parks director. Having four strong candidates in a race is a rare occurrence, but one we hope is a trend for the future. (A fifth candidate, Maureen Schlerf, confirmed with us last week that she’s dropped out of the race.) While each candidate impressed on some level, Jason Kropf demonstrated both an in-depth understanding of the issues and an equitable vision for an increasingly urbanized Bend—decid-

ing factors in our decision. Kropf impressed with detailed knowledge of budget and program costs, as well as their impact on lower-income residents. His understanding of the cost barriers to families and individuals in accessing some of the district’s facilities is insightful. Voters will appreciate his willingness to do his homework and his ability to enunciate his vision clearly and concisely—both indicators of his fitness for the job. Kropf, presently serving as deputy Deschutes County district attorney with a caseload that includes at-risk kids and kids living in poverty, makes his mission of achieving more equitable use of funds in the park district all the more pertinent. The other candidates also bring strengths and backgrounds of note. Joanne Mathews comes to the table with a proven track record of serving on several boards and working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. This is a trait each park director would do well to adopt, especially when faced with ongoing challenges, such as moving forward with Mirror Pond. Adam Bledsoe, a successful businessman who would not be afraid to question some of the present park policies and practices that he believes don’t serve Bend residents, is also in the race. It’s good to see Bledsoe’s presence, but he will need to invest a bit more time gaining a deeper understanding of the issues facing the district. We were impressed with Lauren Sprang’s attention to matters of equity and the environment. While perhaps more knowledgeable than Mathews and Bledsoe, she currently brings less institutional knowledge to the race than Kropf. When we asked each candidate about their position on issuing park district System Development

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Credits to builders of affordable housing, we liked Sprang’s insight, saying she’s in favor of credits, but only with stricter oversight on ensuring the homes built actually end up serving the target community. We also appreciate Sprang’s commitment to increasing the urban trail system—one option for reducing daily commute traffic. She also posited that sites where urban trails and roads intersect could act as places where park funds could help improve existing infrastructure— thus demonstrating a creativity all our elected officials—city, schools, parks and otherwise—need in this period of growth for our city. Ultimately, while we support the expansion of trails, it is our desire to see a park director with the most equitable economic vision for the district. Bend is surging toward becoming metropolitan. With that in mind, the Park District will flourish with a director who is familiar with both the positives and the negatives of that growth. Vote Jason Kropf for Bend Park & Recreation District 5 director.

Cheri Helt Administrative School District Zone 1 (Bend-La Pine School Board)

Cheri Helt, owner of Zydeco restaurant in downtown Bend, is the incumbent in this race, having served on the Bend-La Pine school board since 2010. We support her continued participation on the board. While we applaud opponent Angela Chisum’s commitment to kids, to equity and to improving outcomes in the district, Helt has been a strong advocate for Bend-La Pine Schools at the state level—something we’ll continue to expect from her

in tough budgetary times. Helt has a firm grasp on the competing priorities of funding for education versus funding the Public Employees Retirement System—a system currently facing a shortfall that stands to impact the budgets of the school district and other government bodies statewide. Helt has established relationships in Salem that can be beneficial in advocating for our unique, growing district, and in advocating for more teachers in the classroom, not fewer—as is the current state of affairs when the district is faced with covering an increased PERS burden. We want teachers to get the retirement they’ve earned—and we understand the connection between teacher satisfaction and retention, and in turn, student success—but when it comes to being the voice that our district needs in Salem, we believe Helt can follow through. We’re also encouraged by Helt’s commitment to finding workable solutions to replace Measure 97. While we question the board’s decision to come out against Measure 97 in November, we believe Helt will advocate for a workable solution. She needs to, given the board’s stance last election cycle. While we were impressed with Chisum’s professionalism and values, and we encourage her to continue to seek opportunities to support schools, Helt’s experience is too beneficial to the board right now, and she should be able to continue that work. Vote Cheri Helt for the Administrative School District Zone 1 board spot. Read our endorsements for the candidates in the local, contested races, all the way up to election day, May 16. SW

OPINION Letters

RESPECTING WILDLIFE

IN RESPONSE TO, COCC PAYROLL WOES (3/12) Ron Paradis, who called employees getting only half their pay for two months “an inconvenience,” must have gone to the same school of corporate-speak as Oscar Muñoz — the CEO of United Airlines who said the customer who was beaten and dragged off one of their planes was “re-accommodated.” — Chris Tsongas I think it is worth noting that these employees had a legit union representing them until they chose to decertify years ago. Some employees were upset with the union rep and rather than push to have him replaced (which he soon was) they got rid of the union entirely. Others complained about dues. Well, dues pay for protections that are now clearly lacking under this unaffiliated, lawyer-run association. This is the kind of

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In March, a non-target Oregon wolf and Idaho family dog were killed by explosive cyanide devices (M-44s) bated for coyotes. The Idaho State Journal reported that a 14-year-old boy was walking beside his dog when a cyanide bomb exploded, was knocked down and covered with cyanide while watching his dog die 500 yards from their family’s subdivision home. These incidents are part of a larger picture in which millions of animals, both targeted and not-targeted, are killed annually—including beavers, marmots, ravens, crows, cormorants, flickers, kestrels, ducks, bears, foxes, sandhill cranes, pelicans, doves, cougars, bobcats, gray wolves and coyotes. Rather than killing animals deemed dangerous, inconvenient or too competitive, (often torturing them in the process) we could recognize that we are sharing their habitat and that killing animals can be ineffectual, cruel and ecologically unsound. We could appreciate wildlife and be grateful that we are living in places that still support their existence. We could respect that they, like us, survive by being adaptable and resourceful. Instead of spending millions of taxpayer dollars to torture and kill with poisons, traps and aerial gunning, Wildlife Services could be re-employed to teach people best practices for living with wildlife while keeping children and pets safe. Ranchers and farmers could be supported in choosing effective non-lethal approaches for protecting crops and herds such as using well-trained guard dogs and other proven practices that reduce vulnerability. We now know that healthy ecosystems are complex webs of life. By respecting wildlife and valuing their lives, we help ourselves live healthy lives. — Jette Morache

stuff you get when you do that. OSEA, the union they left, is affiliated with the AFT, a strong union with resources to fight back when employers pull this kind of crap. In any event, a union is only as strong as its members so maybe the leadership needs to mobilize the members rather than just leave it to the lawyers. There is power in a union... if you choose to use it. — Mickey Finn, via bendsource.com

IN RESPONSE TO, GROUNDING THE FLIGHT (4/12) Back when my wife and I were first dating we undertook a crazy mission to sample every beer brewed and on tap in Bend in one day. We even scored each beer using the American Homebrewing criteria. It wasn’t an easy mission taking a full 12 hours, but we survived, and I knew I’d found a keeper. — Jayson Bowerman, via facebook.com

IN RESPONSE TO, ENDORSEMENT OF CARRIE DOUGLASS FOR SCHOOL BOARD (4/12) I attended the meet and greet and was amazed by Carrie’s passion for students. She has done such amazing work, and I am sure she will continue to to amaze us as a Board member. Let’s help make this happen and support Carrie in any way we can! — Veronica Jimenez-Trejo, via facebook.com As a Bend High grad and as the father of two, I’m proud to support Carrie. She has the experience and the vision to help lead the district to give my kids the education they deserve. I’m thrilled the Source agrees! — Oliver Tatom, via facebook.com Thoughtful endorsement The Source Weekly! I also endorse Carrie Douglass for School Board. The more I learn, the stronger my endorsement becomes. — Katie Hauck McClure, via facebook.com

THE KNUTE BUEHLER TOWN HALL Bend residents who showed up for Rep. Knute Buehler’s town hall were presented with a true Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde performance. In the wake of his town hall, I was left with the question: who is the real Knute Buehler? Dr. Buehler at times seemed quite pragmatic, informed, forward thinking, and nonpartisan. He went out of his way to demonstrate that he is dedicated to the work that his constituents elected him to do. He highlighted pragmatic, outside-thebox solutions to problems like allowing meat from hunting to be donated to food banks. He emphasized that he believes schools and teachers should be a priority.

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He supported infrastructure and affordable housing and spoke on the relationship between the two. He showed a desire to address and move past partisan squabbling and even put forward constructive ideas for that purpose. He is a pro-choice Republican which is no small thing. Dr. Buehler was compassionate, responsible and dedicated. Dr. Buehler deserved applause. And then Dr. Buehler became Mr. Knute. Mr. Knute refused to pay for the programs that Dr. Buehler supported. Mr. Knute will not be giving us better schools or infrastructure or healthcare. Mr. Knute has no problem slashing the budget because he clearly plans to just blame the Governor and never take responsibility for not paying the bills. In contrast to Dr. Buehler, Mr. Knute was a self-serving, double speaking, political creature who did not hesitate to play the partisan blame-game. Mr. Knute wants to kick the can down the road on the budget. Mr. Knute stood to break every promise that Dr. Buehler made. I don’t know which Knute Buehler is the real one, but I’m going to be paying attention to find out. — Matt Cowell

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Want your cannabis free of pesticides? Maybe don’t buy it on Craigslist. by Josh Jardine

By the numbers The days of pagers and code words are over, thank goodness. Weed smokers are no longer put in a position where they have to utter nonsense phrases like, “Hey man, I’d like to see if Mr. Green Jeans has a HALF hour to hang out.” I typed “marijuana” into the search bar on Craigslist in the Portland area. (Editor’s note: We tried searching Bend too, with little luck.) It returned with more than 20 postings with photos and descriptions of what the seller had to offer. Prices, not “donations,” were listed. Some of them were obviously spam, with California area codes and poor spelling. (“As is best qwality smoking Kush weed!” assured one. Oh, good.) I went through the list, chose eight sellers that seemed on the level, and proceeded to send emails or texts to each. I eventually made arrangements to meet up with three of them. In a reminder of what it used to be like in the old days, I met each in public at a random place: one at the Gateway Transit Center, one at the Beaverton Transit Center, and the third at a

Starbucks just a block from my house. One of the sellers arrived on time. The other two ran 10 to 15 minutes late—another throwback. I elected to purchase one ounce from each. One seller had four different strains available, while another had two, and the third had a single strain. They ranged from indicas to sativas to hybrids, none of them high in CBD content. The prices ranged from $125 to $160 per ounce. Everything was weighed correctly, maybe even a bit over. One seller weighed everything in his car on a small scale in front of me to confirm the weight was solid. It was a nice gesture, but still made the transaction feel all the more illicit; sitting in a parking lot behind tinted car windows, knowing that what we were doing was illegal. Every strain was handed to me in a cheap, thin sandwich bag without a zip top. Everyone I met was polite—the two who ran late apologized. While I felt relatively safe getting into cars of people I had never met, my guard was up. I had a wad of cash on me, and no assurance that this would go well. Yelp doesn’t yet offer reviews for weed dealers found on Craigslist. I should also mention I had tried to set up a meeting with a fourth dealer, an ass-clown who changed our meeting dates and times twice. And when I asked him if the price was a certain amount, he took great offense, thinking I was trying to negotiate a lower price. I got a nasty text back saying he wasn’t interested in meeting. So, a huge F you to “John,” who might want to try smoking a different strain that doesn’t make him such a rude prick. How was the weed? I chose three strains to test against similar varieties I’d purchased from dispensaries: Girl Scout Cookies, Black Cherry Soda, and Afghan Kush. (Caveat: Afghan Kush wasn’t available at any Portland dispensary that I could find, but I found a close cousin at Farma in the form of a strain called Chocolate Rock.) And the weed I bought on the black market was… meh. A five out of 10. When I shop at a dispensary, the first thing I do is smell each jar’s contents.

Next, I’m looking at bud formation and crystal content. Once I’ve made my purchase and can handle the product, I’m hoping for something sticky. Every strain I bought off Craiglist smelled primarily “grassy,” but I could determine the difference between the strains even with my eyes closed. The crystal content was OK, but none of them were ready for their closeups—nothing on them sparkled in the light. The bud formation was reasonably decent, but none of them felt even remotely sticky to the touch. Everything seemed overly dried out, and I barely needed a grinder to get the buds crumbled for my vaporizer. Once vaped, the flavor notes from strain to strain became more pronounced, but I didn’t taste anything that got me terribly excited. The effects were muted, and left me feeling more tired than euphoric, possibly due

to the bud having aged to the point that the THC compounds has degraded into CBN (cannabinol), which delivers a heavy, thick, sleepy feeling. On the other hand, the strains I bought at dispensaries had a cleaner, more pronounced scent and taste, had better bud formation, and a higher moisture content. Most stuck to my fingers when handled, and were rich with THC crystals. Lab numbers don’t lie I submitted all three Craigslist strains to Cascadia Labs for pesticide screenings. Every strain came back positive for pesticides. I know there’s a great deal of confusion and disagreement over how much pesticides are a “safe” level on cannabis, but as with my food, I simply don’t want pesticides, period. Fail. SW

Why buy at a dispensary? Like anyone living in Oregon, I know that it’s getting more expensive all the time, and everyone I know is trying to save money by cutting corners somewhere. But there are more reasons than not to support your friendly neighborhood pot shop. Fight the Power—Owning a dispensary is hard work that doesn’t pay terribly well. Much has been said about 280E, the federal tax code that prohibits dispensaries from taking tax deductions like any other business, leaving them with an effective tax rate of up to 80 percent or more. No other business in North America faces this type of tax burden, and as a patriotic cannabis consumer, it’s on you to support the brave folks working to get cannabis products into your hands. Buy Local—All cannabis in Oregon dispensaries is grown, processed and sold in Oregon, by Oregonians. Feel free to bitch about how Bay Area tech bros are ruining our state, but rest assured the weed that allows you to deal with them is all Pacific Wonderland. A Wide Selection That’s Certified Pesticide-Free—Most any dispensary will have a dozen plus strains, and they will have undergone rigorous testing to verify they are free of all pesticides. The budtender will know something about how the strains were grown, and what intentions they will best support, whether it be pain management, stress relief, or digging the latest King Gizzard record. Convenience and Safety—Some dispensaries open as early as 8 am and stay open until 10 pm. The many cameras every dispensary is required to have make transactions safer. I wouldn’t feel comfortable asking my girlfriend to get into a strange car and pick up a sack, but I have zero qualms about having her visit a dispensary. Your Taxes Support Good Causes and your Neighbors—That 20 percent tax you pay as an adult recreational consumer of cannabis supports a variety of programs, with 40 percent of the taxes going into the Common School Fund, and a further 20 percent going to mental health, alcoholism and drug services. We have an unprecedented $1.6 billion budget shortfall, so we need to support those who are most vulnerable. Funding our schools and our drug and alcohol counseling services do exactly that. A recent report by Whitney Economics reveals that Oregon’s cannabis program has created 12,500 new jobs, creating cumulative wages of $315 million a year. It’s Legal —Let’s be clear: I wasn’t buying the container, I was buying the weed that came inside of it. (Unless generic sandwich bags are now going for $140 and up.) I didn’t exactly commit high treason, but I broke the law, which is rarely a good idea.

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ne of the worst kept secrets in Oregon’s brave new cannabis-friendly world is how easily it can still be found in what we now call the “unregulated marketplace”—AKA the black market. Oregon has a robust regulated market for cannabis and cannabis products. As of Feb. 21, there were 344 licensed dispensaries in Oregon, each offering a wide selection of different strains. Prior to the passage of Measure 91, I bought cannabis the way most of us did—from a dealer or grower. All the dealers I know cashed it in after Measure 91, but trust me, the underground dealers are still out there. If you go onto Craigslist or Facebook, you will find dozens of postings looking to “sell you a container, and the weed is free,” or some variation thereof. These containers range in price and size, with nearly all going up to at least an ounce. So how does buying off the street— or, more specifically, on the Internet— compare to buying from a dispensary, in terms of quality, convenience and safety? I wanted to find out.

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GREG WALDEN ON THE CLIMATE At his town hall at Mountain View High School in Bend last week, Oregon Representative Greg Walden fielded questions from many passionate constituents. Here’s a recap of the ones that pertained to the environment and climate change. Audience: I question why you have not only not stood up to the Trump Adminstration’s anti-environmental rhetoric and actions, but actively supported and voted, as we mentioned, to repeal the Stream Protection Act—so I’d like to hear about that specifically—oppose protection of public lands such as the Owyhee Canyonlands, hinder the climate dam removal agreements, supporting a fossil fuel friend Scott Pruitt to head the EPA, and applauding Trump on continuing work on the Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Audience: I want to hear specifically about the Stream Protection Act and why you opposesd it.

Greg Walden: It would have put approximately 64 GW: So let’s start with Oregon, and the Canyonlands, the percent of coal out Owyhee. There’s seven layers of federal government of reach in the U.S…. protection on those lands today. There was an assembly, about 78,000 jobs. The not quite this big, in French Glen, and the local people way it was written, in there who felt very strongly in opposition to that, some areas like North because they felt these lands were being managed Dakota, and I’ve talked well today and most people would probably agree with the Congressman with that who had gone out there. from North Dakota, if Keystone, I think makes sense. I’d rather have that would have been in oil in the pipelines than on rail or on our highplace, you’d actually end ways… (unintelligible) We have a lot of pipelines up with worse recovery already in America, it’s how we move fuel after mining than before. products (unintelligible) I think it’s safer than it And so it didn’t apply to is on rail cars, like the one that derailed near work well state to state, it Mosier this year. And some of that oil perhaps would cost jobs, I think we would have been in that pipeline rather than can come back and do someon those rail cars. thing better. Audience: I am a student at Mountain View High School and I am concerned about the environment and climate change. GW: The good news is that with the positive development of natural gas we’ve been able to ratchet down our CO2 emissions. We’re using less coal power and that’s all to improved infrastructure in distribution lines, power lines, if you will, and investments that are coming. I believe it’s (the climate) changing and is getting warmer—the question is what do we do about it. The question is how we deal with this as a country, and so there are smart things we can do that will continue to lower our emissions— more renewables, get a more effective energy grid, distributing (unintelligible), battery technology, battery-operated vehicles, reduce our fleet, solar, hydro, we just are working on in-stream hydro, advances in hydro, we just had hearings on that, geothermal, we have legislation on all those issues. Audience: Will you please speak to the importance of the Paris climate agreement and the U.S.’ obligations under that agreement to our citizens and to citizens worldwide. GW: As you know, that agreement stems from the agreements clear back to 1992, and it’s a voluntary agreement for the countries involved. Now here’s… I think we can do a lot of work to bring down emissions, and we have—again as I said earlier—by switching power, switching from coal to gas, that helps, by getting renewables, that helps, all that helps. Now, here’s what I think we need to be aggressive on, is making sure that other countries, that today, like China, are putting on coal plant after coal plant, don’t do that. I would push back on them so that… everything we save here will be exceeded by them over there.

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YOUR RECYCLING RE-EDUCATION Words by Magdalena Bokowa Graphics by Wyatt Gaines

RECYCLING is GOOD for the economy

Recycling creates

$1.1 million jobs in the US. It’s a $236 billion dollar industry.

AVERAGE AMERICAN’s TRASH PRODUCTION

4.4 lbs/day 1,606 lbs/year

THE MYTH

Our garbage is sorted and recyclables, batteries, paints etc are taken out.

THE TRUTH

Anything you put into your trash bin ends up in the landfill. Every. Single. Thing.

What percentage of recyclables are recycled in Central Oregon? ZERO — All of our recycling is transferred to other facilities, mostly to Portland, California and Idaho. The only thing we “recycle” is yard debris.

Did you know you can buy

100% locally recycled composT? Deschutes Recycling takes your yard debris, branches, sod, etc., and turns it into compost, mulch, topsoil and more.

Every piece of plastic that has ever been produced is still HERE

Sources: www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/municpal/pubs/, Bend Garbage and Deschutes Recycling, www.pbs.com

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Do you recycle? Well, you’re probably doing it wrong. Do you think you can recycle that takeaway container? What about the plastic tub your berries came in? A small single serve yogurt? The tray your microwaveable dinner came on? Nope, times four. All across the high desert, well-meaning Oregonians try to reduce their carbon footprint through recycling. Plastics coded with numbers, paper plates, newspapers, takeout containers and colored glass are dutifully sorted, placed into containers and whisked away. The proud consumer rinses their hands clean and commends themselves for a job well done—all the while unknowingly contributing to a growing recycling conundrum. “The number one thing we see in the co-mingle (a snazzy term for your blue box) that consumers think is recyclable but isn’t, are plastic clamshells,” says Ryan Sagan, operations manager at Deschutes Recycling. “They should go in the trash.” Clamshells, whether they house your takeout, your berries or tomatoes, are currently not accepted because they melt at a higher temperature than other plastics. Plus, they are usually coated with food matter, adhesive stickers or labels. “Disposable plates, utensils and straws are another myth, because even if they are paper, they are usually lined with a film of plastic or they are covered in food matter. Which leads us to the other dirty problem: contamination.” “Rinse and swish, rinse and swish and… rinse and swish,” says Chad Centola, operations manager at Deschutes County Solid Waste. “If you can’t send it in clean, then don’t put it in the recycling bin. The biggest problem is contamination, whether it’s leftover food particles or half-filled juice containers.” Lids and caps of said containers need to be removed and placed in the trash—they jam up the conveyor bin once it hits Portland, where most of our recycling ends up. Plastic bags jam things up, too.

“The funniest thing we see are people placing their recyclables into plastic bags,” says Centola. “We can’t recycle them, so it voids the process.” Instead, reuse your plastic bags for pet waste or bring them to participating grocery stores such as Safeway, where they’re sent off to be recycled into plastic decking, fencing and furniture. If your cue to recycling plastics is linked to those tiny numbers on the bottom of your goods, know that some of those items are not currently accepted in your curbside recycling. But to avoid future confusion, we’ve compiled a complete guide to recycling plastics in C.O on page 13. Pin it on your fridge and try your best— and if something isn’t recyclable, the alternative is to purchase a product that does contain renewable, compostable or recyclable packaging. What about glass? Although curbside single-stream recycling is easiest, it may not be the best solution. The fastest, most efficient way a bottle is reused is when bottles are sorted by color—something that only happens when you take it to a bottle drop off. With the increase of your deposit changing from 5 cents to 10 as of this month, there’s an extra incentive. Deschutes Recycling accepts many other items (many of them free) so instead of throwing electronics, (e-waste), batteries or paint into your garbage bin, recycle it instead. There’s no sorting process at southeast Bend’s Knott Landfill, (apart from a quick visual scan) so whatever you decide to throw in the bin, goes in. Everything else is compressed and shipped away— currently to Portland, Idaho or California. Of course, the rate which everything is recycled once it makes it to those facilities is disputed, and a two-year investigation by the Basel Action Network, a Seattle-based e-waste watchdog group, found that your e-waste may just be exported to China, rather than being recycled. After all, recycling although the best option for the environment, is still a privatized $236 billion industry— and that’s just in the U.S. With Knott Landfill slated to reach capacity by 2029, consciously reducing our waste should be a priority. When asked what he noticed had increased in recent years, Sagan from Deschutes Recycling laughed and said, “Moving boxes. We’ve definitely noticed an increase in those.” Centola chimes in, “If you want to see how good your local economy is doing, then just look at your landfill.”

HOW TO SORT YOUR WASTE BINS

Paper Products:

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Tin & Aluminum

(remember to wash and slosh)

Newspaper Paper soda/beer cartons Junk mail Wrapping paper (no foil lining) Shredded paper Computer paper Cereal boxes (remove plastic lining) Paper egg cartons Shoe boxes Paper towel/toilet paper tubes Magazines & catalogs Paper bags Corrugated cardboard

RECYCLE

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Cans Beverage cans Aluminum foil Pie tins Aluminum dinner trays

Plastics -- Plastic bottles and tubs (6 ounces or larger) -- Rigid plastic plant pots 4” or larger -- Plastic buckets — 5 gallons or less -- Milk jugs -- For a complete guide see facing page

GLASS BIN

No need to separate (labels are OK!)

GLASS BIN

Beer bottles Wine bottles Olive oil bottles Mason jars

-- No dishes -- No ceramic -- No window glass

550 Tons

of Trash Go to Knott Landfill EACH DAY

Put these into your green bin ---------------

Take them to the Deschutes Recycling Depot -- TVs  -- Computers, mice, printers, laptops  -- Cell phones, chargers, speakers -- Fridges/Freezers -- Washing machines/dryers -- Air conditioners -- Scrap metal  -- Cooking oil  -- Used motor oil  -- Decking & fencing -- Unpainted used lumber, plywood, particle boards, pallets, crates, stumps or trees -- Propane tanks  -- BBQs  -- Tires -- Paint (latex, oil & stains only) 

A &R

Keep out plastic bags, non-recyclable items and garbage. Rinse your recyclable containers.

 Recycle the SOURCE!

If we recycled all of our newspapers we would save 250 million trees each year.

REMOVE CAPS

Whether plastic or metal — lids get stuck in conveyor belts during sorting so be sure to remove ALL lids before you recycle.

 It takes the same amount of energy to make 24 recycled cans as it does to make one new one.

TRASH BIN 34%

Recycle

66%

Landfill

AN Average Bend Household’s Waste

RECYCLING MYTH

 Indicates free to recycle

D DEBRIS YAR W FOOD WAS

The #1 recycling obstacle is CONTAMINATION.

Save Energy

YES! You can recycle these!

Kitchen waste Takeout containers Pastry containers Plastic lids & caps Styrofoam Plastic Wrap Frozen food packaging Pet food bags Foil wrapping paper Paper & plastic plates & cups Paper napkins Paper & plastic cups Waxed cardboard Containers with liquids

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

Put these into your Glass Bin! -----

WASH & SLOSH

Those plastic takeaway/berry containers are recyclable.

THE TRUTH

Yard Debris & Raw Food Waste

The only thing we 100% recycle in Central Oregon. ----------

Grass clippings Brush Plant prunings Pine Needles Pine Cones Weeds Trimmings Branches (no longer than 36”) Sod & clean dirt

Do not put these into yard debris -- Lumber -- Metal -- Plastics -- Trash -- Plastic Bags -- Rocks -- Gravel

THEY’RE NOT RECYCLABLE! Use glass takeaway containers or buy berries in paper.

RECYCLING PLASTICS IN C.O. Numbers are deceivinG—JUST because an item has a number doesn’t mean it can be recycled 1 is it over 6 ounces 2 can it be recycled 3 wash & Slosh 4 Remove caps & Dispose

PLASTIC BAG

PET FOOD LINER

Reuse OK. May cause endocrine disrupting chemicals. Alternatives: Cotton, hemp or recycled plastic totes. Buy glass and reuse. these.

SHOWER CURTAIN PVC PIPE FROZEN FOOD TAKEOUT

CAPS & LIDS

STRAWS

CUTLERY

DINNERWARE SANI PADS

PET FOOD LINER

DRY CLEAN BAGS

PLASTIC TOYS

BERRIES

TAKEOUT

PET FOOD LINER

Alternatives: Use paper food wrap or glass containers.

Relatively safe— May cause endocrine disrupting chemicals. Avoid sunlight. Alternatives: Buy bread in paper, avoid frozen foods, saran wrap, use steel plates/ cups. Relatively safe for food and drink use.

DINNERWARE PACKING PEANUTES

Alternatives: Use cotton diapers/pads, menstrual cups, paper takeout cubed butter, no straws.

AVOID! When hot, leaches styrene— a carcinogen, brain and nervous system toxicant. Alternatives: Glass takeout tubs, 2nd hand electronics.

SUNGLASSES

HELMETS LAPTOP CASES

BULLETPROOF ITEMS

AVOID! Widely toxic and carcinogenic. May leach bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, lead, dioxins etc.

AVOID! Leaches BPA an endocrine disruptor. Alternatives: Use glass, substitute polycarbonate for LDPE or HDPE.

Research by Magdalena Bokowa, Graphics by Wyatt Gaines

MEDICINE

CEREAL LINER

IPOD CASES NYLON

BOTTLES

Cut me out and post me somewhere handy.

5 GALLON CONTAINERS

Polystyrene

OTHER

PLASTIC WRAP LICENSE PLATE HOLDER

Polycarbonate & misc. plastic

Stainless steel/glass water bottles. Mason jars. Paper detergent.

EGG CARTON

Alternatives:

MEDICINE

DIAPERS TAKEOUT

CAPS & LIDS

SYRUP

BOTTLES

TUPPER WARE

Polypropylene

YOGURT

COTTAGE CHEESE

BREAD

KETCHUP

Avoid sunlight.

SMALL YOGURT PLASTIC WRAP BAKERY

HONEY & MUSTARD

SQUEEZE BOTTLES

LDPE

Low-density Polyethylene

PLASTIC BAG

Polyvinyl Chloride

One-time use.

Generally safe.

PIPING CLEANERS

Vinyl or

COOKING OIL

PVC

DETERGENT

YOGURT TUB SHAMPOO

SQUEEZE BOTTLES

BLEACH

JUICE

MILK SHAMPOO

HDPE

High-density Polyethylene

Generally safe.

PEANUT BUTTER

DRESSING

IS IT SAFE?

CAPS & LIDS

TV DINNER TRAY

PETE

Polyethylene Terephthalate

CONTAINER < 6 OZ

NOT Recycled Here MOUTHWASH

WATER

CLEANERS

SODA

DETERGENT

Recycled Here

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Saturday 22

SUSTAINABILITY —Junipers and sagebrush dot the high desert landscape — and that means growing actual food here is tough. Munch on locally grown fare as you learn about the challenges Central Oregon farmers face and the latest innovative techniques they employ to provide us with bountiful harvests. // 6pm. Brooks Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Northwest Wall St., Bend. Free, RSVP required.

CREATE — Celebrate Earth Day with this family-friendly event that sees 19 local design teams battle it out by upcycling old furniture into works of subjective art and functional furniture. Designs will be based on thematic ideas such as “Oregon-ize it,” “Out There” and “Odd Couples,” with over 50 items being created for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity. Bring a mug for a free drink. // 4pm. 9th Street Village, 909 SE Armour Rd., Bend. $5.

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Saturday 22

POLITICS — Was the whitewater park a sensible use of taxpayers’ money? Should Parks and Rec lead the fix on Mirror Pond? What about bike lanes, urban trails and the future of Bend as our city grows? Find out where your Park and Rec candidates stand on issues that matter to you most at this week’s Pints and Politics. // 7pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend. Free.

FUNDRAISER — Bendites love few things more than craft beer, mustaches and supporting community assistance programs. Saturday, head down to GoodLife for all three. This family-friendly mustache competition features live music by Trailer 31, beer, a raffle and prizes for best natural, groomed and fake mustaches. All in support of the Bend Fire Community Assistance Program. // 4pm. GoodLife Brewing, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend.

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Saturday 22

MUSIC — Choosing which event to attend on 4/20 may be as difficult as selecting the right strain for the evening. New Orleans’ Outlaw Nation makes the choice a breeze with their retro blues, rock and reggae jams. Let the smoke clear and prepare for an awesome night of music. // 9pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. $8/adv., $10/door.

PARADE — Assemble on Louisiana Avenue next to McMenamins and march as your favorite plant or animal. The parade ends at the Earth Day Fair, which features live music, art, food and activities for all ages. Celebrate the world we live on, because it’s a beautiful place to be. // 11am. Downtown Bend. Free.

Friday 21

Saturday 22

COMEDY — Ty Barnett (Last Comic Standing, Tonight Show) and Ian Harris (Hulu Special, Jimmy Kimmel Live) bring their national comedy tour to Bend. Expect smart, clever and sometimes edgy comedy about things that often keep us “divided” – race, religion, parenting, beliefs, politics and relationships. // 7-9pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century, Dr., Bend. $12/adv.

MUSIC —Returning with more passion than ever. Join local female-fronted bands Broken Down Guitars, Downhill Ryder and Portland’s Butterfly Breakdown for an evening benefiting the Bethlehem Inn. Ladies from all three bands come together at the end for a special performance. Raffle and auction, too! // 7pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $10/door.

Friday 21

Wednesday 26

OUR PICKS

Thursday 20

FURNITURE FLIP DESIGN CHALLENGE

STORIES FROM THE SOIL

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BEND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MUSTACHE BASH

PINTS AND POLITICS: PARKS & REC CANDIDATES

CHICKS WITH PICKS

DIVIDED COMEDY TOUR

JEFFREY MARTIN AND ANNA TIVEL

HOT BUTTERED RUM NEWGRASS — Certain band names continue to pop up throughout the Central Oregon musical landscape. Hot Buttered Rum remains active on the tour circuit with its own brand of California acoustic music. For fans of west coast bluegrass, a Hot Buttered Rum show is a must-go. // 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr. Bend. $15/adv. SW

MUSIC — Based out of Portland, Jeffrey Martin brings a solid history of folk songwriting and storytelling to his live performances. Martin has shared the stage with Sean Hayes, David Wilcox and other folk troubadours. His sound, paired with the folk/Americana soundscape of Anna Tivel, makes this a show worth catching. // 8pm. The Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. $10-$15.

BEND FOLLIES

THE BOBS

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May 26

BROADWAY IN CONCERT June 2-4

APRIL 20 - APRIL 27

EARTH DAY PARADE

OUTLAW NATION 4/20 LATE NITE

AUDITION WORKSHOP July 10-14

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SOUND Back with Passion

Chicks with Picks returns for its sixth year to benefit the Bethlehem Inn By Anne Pick 17 VOLUME 21 ISSUE 16 / April 20, 2017 / THE SOURCE WEEKLY

fter a one-year hiatus, Chicks with Picks returns to the Volcanic Theatre. Stacie Johnson, lead singer of Broken Down Guitars, has organized the event, now in its sixth year, to feature and highlight female-fronted bands. “This year it’s all about passion, it truly is,” Johnson says. “Coming back from the break of not having it last year, you can’t just go away for a year and work your way back in. You have to come back in with something to regain the balance and the stature. This event is going to go on forever, I truly believe.” Chicks with Picks features three female-fronted bands and a collaborative all-female performance at the end of the show. Butterfly Breakdown, a rock and soul acoustic trio from Portland, opens the show. Bend’s Downhill Ryder plays next, followed by Johnson’s band, Broken Down Guitars. “My favorite thing is the all-girl band at the end,” says Downhill Ryder singer Kim Kelley. “We had so much fun a couple years ago. An all-female band getting together is definitely a highlight.”

It’s girls’ night out when female-fronted bands throw down at VTP this Saturday.

“Music is here to express many different emotions and I think you’ll see a lot of feminine emotion come out of our performance. We’ve picked our songs just right. There are seven girls, all of us singers, it’s going to be full of harmonies,” says Johnson. Johnson has teamed up with RelyLocal to organize the sponsorships,

“The women come in with big, open hearts, which you don’t always get from a room full of dudes. Love my dudes, couldn’t do it without them, but the girls offer a little extra tender touch that is so needed.” —STACIE JOHNSON

The all-female performance acts as the pinnacle of the Chicks with Picks event. Not only is it a highlight for the performers themselves, but the audience loves the collaboration and camaraderie among these talented ladies.

raffle and auction items for this year’s event. The event itself raises money for the Bethlehem Inn, a shelter serving families and individuals in Central Oregon. When it comes to the root of the

event, Chicks with Picks highlights the talents of female musicians in the Bend music scene. Butterfly Breakdown joins the event from Portland this year, but has long been a regular in the Bend live music landscape. The band features three women, all roommates, who write and create music together. During the all-female performance, everyone plays their own instruments, including Butterfly Breakdown’s Anastasia Gilliam on the cahon, a type of box drum. “It seems like every female musician that has ever gotten involved with this event has had an open heart,” says Johnson. “The women come in with big, open hearts, which you don’t always get from a room full of dudes. Love my dudes, couldn’t do it without them, but the girls offer a little extra

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tender touch that is so needed.” Johnson has organized the event all six years of its existence and loves when people show up and enjoy themselves. In addition to collaborating with fellow female musicians, the event provides a memorable night of entertainment for the whole community. “When people show up, truly enjoy it and talk about it all year long and cannot wait for the next year for it to happen again, that’s the most special thing,” says Johnson. “When it feels like a staple.” SW Chicks with Picks

Saturday April 22, 7pm Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend $10/door

Secret Music

Byron Milligan creates analog electronic music with hardware synthesizers and drum machines in his downtown loft By Anne Pick

Byron Milligan

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This is the loft studio near downtown where the magic happens.

ome of the best music created in Bend may never reach your ears. While a wealth of artists share their songs on local stages, some beats remain secret—private to the musician or only shared digitally for musical Sherlock Holmes types to discover. Byron Milligan, a transplant from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., creates secret music in his loft near downtown. “When I started having an interest in electronic music, I created it with software on my computer,” says Milligan. “I eventually got a MIDI controller to control that software. I’m drawn to hardware synthesizers and drum machines for the ease of access of different controls and the handson playing. I’m able to manipulate sound better.” Milligan has always loved music. He started pounding the ivories on his grandparent’s keyboard at a young age. For his 16th birthday, Milligan bought himself a bass guitar so he could start playing music with friends. No one else played bass, so it seemed like the right place to start. “I’ve always been a fan of listening to music, so I wanted to see how it was created,” says Milligan. “I’ve just always been drawn to musi, so it seemed like the natural progression to start playing music.” Milligan played his first live show with his band Came Crashing, an indie rock outfit with a pop-punk bent, at a local venue in Wilkes-Barre called Cafe Metropolis. He recalls playing for a year and a half before their first show. “I was very uncomfortable the first couple shows. I was standing with my back facing the crowd because I was so nervous.” Now, Milligan creates mostly

instrumental electronic music. With an interest in hardware synthesizers and drum machines, he takes a more analog approach to his music. “I guess in a way, I’m more drawn to analog because it’s basically manipulating electricity. You take a signal and design sounds from it using different components.” If you want to hear the sounds Milligan has been working on, you either have to be his friend on Instagram or seek him out on BandCamp. Milligan uses Instagram to post one-minute video clips of his music. Some of the videos only show a synthesizer and his hands; others feature waves and jellyfish with his ambient beats overlaid. The platform gives him the opportunity to share his art with friends and family and test his jams before completing them and sharing them on BandCamp. “It’s easier to create electronic music on your own rather than playing multiple instruments,” says Milligan. “I just kind of get an idea, sit down at my desk and gear and see what happens.” Some secret musicians create their music for personal expression and those songs may never hit the ears of anyone else. In Milligan’s case, meeting the right collaborators could lead to Bend’s newest electronic band. “I have a few full songs completed from the last year. I would like to put an album out by the fall for free on BandCamp,” says Milligan. “I would like to play live, but want do it with a band. I would have to find people with similar interests and teach them the songs or write together and collaborate.” SW

CLUBS

19 Wednesday appearance at 4 Peaks Festival 2017, these Portlanders are the newest and grooviest collaboration. This lady-led quartet delivers a unique and energetic brand of rootsy funk with lively instrumental endeavors and soulful lyrics that keep your feet tapping and fingers snapping. 8-11 pm. No cover.

Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic 6-8 pm. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. M&J Tavern Open Mic 6:30 pm. Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke 7 pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Mexican Gunfight Rock band with a big and easy notion of what “rock” can do. Stylistic influences abound: blues grit, country lyricism, the soulfulness of gospel, a jam thrown in ... even tinges of Latin and jazz dot their sonic landscape. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Open Mic Local artists perform. Derek Michael Marc hosts. 6 pm. The Capitol Comedy Underground featuring

CARTER! Carter started doing Stand Up in Texas in his last few months there, opening for comedians like Last Comic Standing’s Shane Torres and Carlos Valencia before moving to Portland in 2015. 7:30 pm. $10 adv.

The Lot Open Mic 6 pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub Jelly Bread A

nationally touring, powerhouse quintet that delivers a high-energy, chameleonic playlist all over the United States. Jelly Bread’s distinct style is identified by a blend of desert twang meeting the urban tones of funk and rock. 9 pm. $8.

20 Thursday

Tickets Available on BendTicket.com

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Northside Bar & Grill Victory Swig 4/20 Party If you are ready to get down, the Northside will be the place. Feel good music for your body, mind and soul. 7-10:30 pm. $3. Strictly Organic Coffee Company Open Mic 6 pm.

The Summit Saloon & Stage Sister Ethel & Friends When two or more audience members gather in comedy’s name, Sister Ethel appears! Sister Ethel and Reverend Woodmansee hold mass, hearing testimony from some of the best comics our area congregation has to offer. 8 pm. $5. The Capitol Outlaw Nation 4/20 Late Nite Celebrate 4/20 with the retro blues, soul and reggae sounds of NOLA’s Outlaw Nation! 21+ show. 9 pm. $8-10. The Lot Corner Gospel Explosion This will be an acoustic show for Brad and Tyler Parsons. Brothers who want to push the boundaries of what you know to be a two-piece band. 6-8 pm. No cover.

21 Friday Astro Lounge Strive Roots Upbeat reggae,

ska and down-tempo hard rock built to inspire the mind, move the body and feed the spirit. With special guests Subliminal. 9 pm-1 am.

Bridge 99 Brewery Jess Ryan Performing

with James Hutchens on electric guitar, Josh Hernandez on bass, and Chris Hecker on drums. The sultry siren’s music can be described as jazzy-blues-folk-soul-rock. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Checker’s Pub Just Us Band Classic rock, variety. 8-11:30 pm. No cover. Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ Spark A night

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

of ‘90s hip-hop music and videos with DJ Spark. Third Friday, Saturday of every month, 10 pm. No cover.

Crow’s Feet Commons Elektrapod 4/20

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe Celtic Jam Bring

All Day Party It’s a 4/20 party and you’re invited! Join Oregrown at their shop for all day shenanigans including discounts, food, beverages and prizes, followed up by a good ole’ fashion dance party starting at 7PM at Crow’s Feet Commons with Bend’s own Elektrapod!

Domino Room Perfect Giddimani & Young Shanty If you haven’t heard about the ‘Hand Cart Bwoy’ then you are indeed missing out on one of the most powerful, intriguing and refreshing voices in today’s reggae/ dancehall scene: Greg Rose, aka Perfect Giddimani, the musical alchemist. 8 pm. $20. Hola! Downtown A Night with the Nomads

The Nomads are your local Klezmer/Flamenco/ Balkan/Turkish band who are always ready for a party! Bring your dancing shoes and join the Nomads and friends for their monthly jam session. Third Thursday of every month, 6-9 pm. No cover.

Hood Avenue Art Melanie Rose Dyer with

Daniel Cooper and Bob Baker Performing original music flavored with blues, folk-rock, and Americana. Supports a Sisters youth mentoring group. 6:30-8:30 pm. $10.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free

Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover.

The Cutmen Primarily a five-piece soul jazz funk and boogaloo band featuring the music of Grant Green, Jimmy Smith, James Brown, Charles Kynard and a healthy dose of originals. 7-10 pm. No cover.

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Astro Lounge Far Out West Slated for an

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CALENDAR

your guitar, fiddle or whatever you have and join in for an open jam of Celtic music. All musicians welcome. And if you’re not a musician, come down, tap your feet and enjoy what’s always a fun evening. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-8:30 pm. No cover.

Powerful female vocalist Amber Sweeney brings her rock and soul jams to Broken Top Bottle Shop on Saturday, April 22 at 7pm.

Friday Dance Lessons 21+. 8 pm. No cover.

Midtown Ballroom The Polish Ambassador

Join the Slipmat Science family as they celebrate bringing 15 years of events to Central Oregon and beyond. Featuring music from The Polish Ambassador, Deekline, Keith MacKenzie, Supertask, Prajekt, Lyfe and N8ture. 8 pm. $20/adv.

Northside Bar & Grill The Reputations Classic rock pop and dancing. 8:30 pm. $3. Seven Nightclub Bend Comedy— Cory Mi-

chaelis & JR Berard A regular in all of the clubs in the Pacific Northwest, Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas and headlines comedy clubs, casinos, colleges and weird bars all over the country. 8-10 pm. $8 adv., $10/door.

The Summit Saloon & Stage DJ Steele

21+. 9 pm. No cover.

E BarGrill Lindy Gravelle The singer-song-

The Blacksmith Restaurant Butterfly

Hola! Downtown Latin Dance Social Come

The Capitol The Polish Ambassador After

writer-pianist performs originals and popular covers with a country and blues flavor. 7-10 pm. No cover. out and dance the night away to Latin beats from Andres ‘Andy’ Garcia playing a mix of salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and more. All ages. Third Friday of every month, 9 pm-12am. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill The Bad Cats Dance

to live music on the Hub’s big, new dance floor! Great food & drinks served up with a side of rock ‘n’ roll, blues and soul! 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Jackson’s Corner Westside Bobby Lindstrom & Ed Sharlet Come experience Bobby’s unique sound of the blues, old school rock and roll, some amazing guitar pickin’ and a little whistling. 6-9 pm. No Cover.

Juniper Golf Course and The View Tap and Grill Coyote Willow Progressive acoustic Americana. 5-8 pm.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free

Breakdown Don’t miss this intimate performance by Portland’s #1 indie/blues/rock & soul acoustic trio. 7-9 pm. No cover.

Party Featuring super special guest Dot Diggler. Local Support by Harlo & Casey Capps. 21+. 10 pm-2 am. $5 or free with Polish wristband.

The Old Stone Jeffrey Martin &

Anna Tivel Folk/indie artists join together for a night of beautifully crafted, heartfelt music. 8 pm. $10 adv., $15 door.

The Pickled Pig Kinzel & Hyde Award winning blues duo and recording artists Stu Kinzel & LynnAnn Hyde bring down-home blues to meet down-home BBQ! Early show, lounge and pulled pork are the perfect complement to Delta, Piedmont, Trad and GulfCoast/Cajun blues and roots music. 5-7 pm. Tower Theatre Frank & Liza: A Musical Trib-

ute A remarkable exchange of music, humor and dazzling duets. An exhilarating musical tribute through the classic and timeless hits of Frank

Sinatra and the Broadway-like song and dance spectacle that is Liza Minnelli’s trademark. 7:30 pm. Reserved Seating $25, $35 and $50 (plus $3 preservation fee).

Volcanic Theatre Pub Divided Comedy Tour A black guy and a white guy walk into a theater… Ty Barnett (Last Comic Standing, Tonight Show) and Ian Harris (Netflix, Jimmy Kimmel Live) are two of the smartest, most hilarious comedians working a stage anywhere. 7-9 pm. $12.

22 Saturday Astro Lounge Harlo One of the first DJs to

bring turntables & electronic music to the mainstream of Bend’s music scene. 9-11 pm.

The Belfry Party with Leonardi Come Celebrate Joe Leonardi’s art and music, featuring Leonardi and The Wychus Creek Band, Mark Ransom, Cuppa Joe, Anastacia, Doc Ryan and The Natives of America. 7:30 pm. Donation. Broken Top Bottle Shop Amber Sweeney Rock and soul with a powerful female vocalist. 7-9 pm. No cover. Checker’s Pub Just Us Band Classic rock, variety. 8-11:30 pm. No cover. Chops Sugar Mountain Guitar and fiddle Americana from the heart of the Oregon Cascades. 6-8 pm. No cover. Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ Spark A night of ‘90s hip-hop music and videos with DJ Spark. Third Friday, Saturday of every month, 10 pm. No cover. GoodLife Brewing Mustache Bash Join us for the Bend Fire Community Assistance Program’s first Mustache Bash! A family-friendly, charity mustache competition, featuring live music by Trailer 31, beer and a raffle. Prizes for mustache categories of natural, groomed or fake. 4 pm.

CLUBS Hub City Bar & Grill CATurday night with

the Bad Cats Great food & drinks served up with a side of rock ‘n’ roll, blues and soul. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Jackson’s Corner Eastside Coyote

Willow: Earth Day Celebration Progressive acoustic Americana. 6-8 pm.

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Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Karaoke 8 pm. Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free

Dance Lessons Come learn the popular line dances to your favorite country songs every Saturday! 9 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill The Reputations

Classic rock pop. 8:30 pm. $3.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Bobby Lindstrom & the Band Fresh back from Nashville, blues, old-school rock ‘n’ roll, some amazing guitar pickin’ and killer vocals. 8-11 pm. No cover. The Summit Saloon & Stage DJ Steele

21+. 9 pm. No cover.

The Capitol Headroom: EYEMC, Supertask,

SYLK & Komotion An evening of electronic music, curated and produced by local musicians, producers and DJs. EYEMC also releases his first album. 10 pm-midnight. $5.

Third Street Pub Heartbreak Bandits

Outlaw cowboy crooner, Jerry Bullet belts out country classics. 9 pm.

Vic’s Bar & Grill HWY 97 Classic rock and roll for the soul. 8-11 pm. No Cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Chicks with Picks - Fundraiser for Bethlehem Inn Three female fronted bands play to raise money for Bethlehem Inn. Sponsorship, raffle and auction items this year are being organized in partnership with RelyLocal. Butterfly Breakdown 7-7:50, Downhill Ryder 8-8:50, Broken Down Guitars 9-9:50, and a special performance by all the females of the bands, 10-10:30. 7 pm. $10.

23 Sunday Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Locals Night—

DJDMP & Friends A night of soul, hip-hop and electronica with DJDMP and friends, plus 25% off everything on the menu all night long (with local id). 9 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Tao Tariki Funky groove rock. 6-8 pm. No cover.

24 Monday Astro Lounge Open Mic 8 pm. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Northside Bar & Grill Match Game Come

play this ‘70s game show with local celebrities and comedians! Hosted by Katy Ipock. 6:30-8:30 pm. 2 Drink Min. $5 Cover.

25 Tuesday Astro Lounge Trivia Tuesdays Bring your

team or join one! Usually six categories of various themes. 8 pm. No cover.

Crow’s Feet Commons Open Mic for

Storytellers Come one, come all. Cozy up next to the fire, bring your courage or your encouraging ear. All levels welcome and storytellers, too. Evening beer and wine specials. Sign up begins at 5pm. 6-8 pm.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Ukulele Jam

All ages. 6:30 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Carol Rossio Quartet Swanky jazz in a romantic setting. 6-9 pm. No cover.

The Lot Trivia at The Lot Bring your team or

join one. Enjoy the heated seats, brews and tasty eats while rubbing elbows with Bend’s smartest smartypants who love trivia. 6 pm. No cover.

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26 Wednesday Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic 6-8 pm. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Level 2 Allan Byer Americana. 21+. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5:30 pm. No cover. Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke 7 pm.

Celebrate our home planet with these Earth Day events

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Friday 21

M&J Tavern Open Mic 6:30 pm.

Amber Sweeney Performer and songwriter often compared to the likes of Allen Stone, Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow. All ages. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Local artists perform. Derek Michael Marc hosts. 6 pm. The Lot Open Mic 6 pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub Hot Buttered Rum Rooted in the trajectory of west coast bluegrass, Hot Buttered Rum plays what has been described as California’s own acoustic music. 8 pm. $15/adv.

27 Thursday Astro Lounge Gyasi Ross Singer/songwriter blends hip-hop lyrics and R&B/soul vocals with acoustic guitar, delivering a truly unique sound. 6-11 pm.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Double J Saloon Bend Comedy in Redmond Check out local comedians performing in Redmond. 8-10 pm. No cover. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm. Kelly D’s Banquet Room NPT Benefit

Concert for “Mustangs to the Rescue” In support of equine lovers dedicated to the preservation of our national heritage, the American Mustang. Mike Viles, Frank Borowinski and Hal Worcester perform. Families welcome. 7-9 pm. No cover. Donations welcomed.

EARTH DAY HIKE OUTSIDE – Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for an Earth Day hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Follow a trail through juniper forests down to Whychus Creek, hike along the creek and then back up again, looking for early spring wildflowers. Registration required. 10am-2pm. Whychus Canyon Preserve. Free.

EARTH DAY STEEL RECYCLE PARTY! RECYCLE – Come learn how you can turn your old steel into cash and help the environment with recycling. Games with fabulous prizes and free metal magnet key chains. 1-1:30pm. Schnitzer Steel, 110 SE 5th St., Bend. Free.

Saturday 22

EARTH DAY FORAGING AND DESIGN FORAGING – A day of foraging along the McKenzie River! Spend the afternoon identifying, sustainably foraging and arranging your own centerpiece from the abundance of plants west of the Cascades along the McKenzie River. Gathering sling, centerpiece container and lunch provided. 10am-4pm. Loloma Lodge, 56687 McKenzie Highway, McKenzie Bridge. $155.

EARTH DAY FAIR & PARADE PARADE – Join The Environmental Center for a fun and festive celebration of the natural world. The day of festivities kicks off with a fun parade with colorful costumes. Followed by live music, art, local businesses and a variety of hands-on activities for all. 11:30am-3pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. Free.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free

MT. BACHELOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Northside Bar & Grill The Wild Jumps Garage rock with punk-influenced originals. 7:30 pm. No cover.

ECO-FRIENDLY – Local and eco-friendly companies showcase a diverse array of sustainability efforts in the winter sports industry. Compete in games, win prizes, partake in the raffle, demo products and enjoy live music from Hutch & Gentry. Take advantage of the all-day, free Mt. Bachelor Shuttle. Noon-4pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend.

Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Open Mic 6 pm.

The Summit Saloon & Stage 97 Comedy Presents Some of the best comics from around the US. Comics as seen on Comedy Central, TBS, NBC and more. Last Thursday of every month, 8-11 pm. $12. The Capitol Pablo Moses & Lambsbread To

this date, Pablo Moses remains one of the most original, outspoken roots reggae artists to be found. 21+. 8 pm-1 am. $20/$25.

The Lot Doc Ryan & EVE Music from the soul of Western America. With shades of blues, country and Americana. 6-8 pm. No cover. Volcanic Theatre Pub Futurebirds w/ Gold Connections Known for their high-energy shows and country rock-infused sound. Reverb-soaked four-part harmonies supported by pedal steel guitar, rhythmic percussion, banjo, mandolin and acoustic and electric guitars with heavy feedback. 9 pm. $8. SW

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY BOOKS – Join the Bend Chapter of DAR as they unveil their Little Free Library in the children’s learning garden at the Environmental Center. 1-1:15pm. The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Free.

MARCH FOR SCIENCE MARCH – Organized by Protect our Progress Coalition, the March for Science demonstrates a passion for science and sounds a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. 3:306pm. Education Center, 520 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

COYOTE WILLOW: EARTH DAY CELEBRATION MUSIC – Progressive, acoustic Americana to celebrate Earth Day. 6-8pm. Jackson’s Corner Eastside, 1500 NE Cushing Dr. Suite 100., Bend. Free. SW

EVENTS

CALENDAR MUSIC Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus

Medal-winning Bella Acappella seeks women and girls who love to sing and harmonize. Bella teaches and performs four-part acappella harmony and welcomes singers with high and low voices, all levels and ages 15 and above. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. LDS Church, 450 SW Rimrock. 541-460-3474. $30 month.

with members from the Central Oregon area. Experienced pipers and drummers welcome to attend, along with those who are interested in taking up piping or drumming and would like to find out what it would take to learn and eventually join our group. Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St. 541-633-3225. Free.

Central Oregon Symphony Spring Donor Concert COS welcomes the Lomazov

Rackers Piano Duo who garnered wide attention as the Second Prize Winners of the Sixth Biennial Ellis Duo Piano Competition. Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers are Steinway Artists. April 23, 2-4 and 7-9pm. Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St. 541-317-3941.

Central Oregon Youth Orchestra Spring Concert Come enjoy an afternoon of

fine music accompanied by Idit Shner, Professor of Saxophone at the University of Oregon. Works by Odon Partos, Gustav Holst and Camille SaintSaens. April 22, 2-3:30pm. Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St. 541-5435383. No cover.

Free Community Music Masterclasses

The Central Oregon Youth Orchestra presents four free community music workshops with faculty members from the University of Oregon. Idit Shner - professor of saxophone, Lillie Manis - instructor of string pedagogy, Molly Barth professor of flute and Talon Smith, graduate student on trombone. April 22, 9-11am. Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St. 541-543-5383. Free. Registration required.

The Deschutes Caledonian Pipe Band Practice Looking for experienced players to join and perform with the group. We are a volunteer not-for-profit society dedicated to the preservation, performance and enjoyment of Scottish-style bagpipes and drums in Central Oregon. If you are interested in joining please contact us. Mondays-Sundays, 6-8pm. Through Nov. 1. Abilitree, 2680 Twin Knolls Dr. Free.

Free Community Concert Join Susan E.

Mazer, Ph.D, co-founder of Healing HealthCare Systems, and a jazz harpist performing with Dallas Smith. Susan is an expert on how the environment of care impacts the patient experience. April 21, 7:15-8:30pm. St. Charles Bend Conference Center, 2500 NE Neff Rd. 541-3824321. Free.

U of O Central Oregon Music Festival 2017 Join fellow Central Oregon Ducks for an

evening listening to Oregon Jazz Ensemble. OJE is the premier large jazz ensemble at the University of Oregon. April 25, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. Free.

Horse lovers unite at the 3rd Annual High Desert Horse Expo at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center Friday April 21 - Sunday, April 23.

DANCE Adult Intermediate Level Dance Class

Drop-in class. Styles include contemporary, modern, jazz and ballet. Teachers rotate monthly. Friendly, supportive atmosphere! Performing opportunities available. Fridays. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave. 541321-4321. $5.

Argentine Tango Class & Práctica Begin-

ning lessons every first Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. Followed by practica every week, from 7:30-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5.

Argentine Tango Milonga Tango dancing

every 4th Saturday. For all levels of dancers. No partner needed! Fourth Saturday of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5.

Bend Ecstatic Dance Dance your own dance in your own way in a supportive community of kindred spirits. Come explore free-form movement, connection and self-expression, guided by rich, diverse soundscapes. Visit: BendEcstaticDance.com or FB Bend Ecstatic Dance. Tuesdays, 7pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE 8th St. 360-870-6093. $10-$20. Dances of Universal Peace Celebrating

Latin Impulse Develop a good understanding of Latin dance. April 20, 8-11pm. Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St. Salsa Footwork & Partnerwork Patterns Learn a series of fun footwork

combinations followed by partner work patterns. No experience required, but the class is still challenging for experienced dancers. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. 541-325-6676. $10.

Scottish Country Dance Weekly Class No experience or Scottish heritage necessary. Weekly classes include beginner & advanced dances. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. First class is free, future classes are $5.

West African Dance Class Cultural dance experience to live drumming by Bend’s Fe Fanyi West African Drum & Dance Troupe! Learn movement to traditional rhythms of the Western region of Africa. Taught by Shannon Abero and live music led by David Visiko. Mondays, 7:158:15pm. Cascade Indoor Sports: Skating Rink Side, 20775 NE High Desert Ln. 818-636-2465. $10.

FILM EVENTS Banff Film Festival Fundraiser for REALMS Journey to exotic locations,

the human spirit through movement, song and silence, honoring the world’s many spiritual traditions. Beginners welcome! Every dance fully taught. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7-8pm. Through June 27. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. 541-3853908. $3-$5.

paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks with this fundraiser for REALMS Magnet School. April 22, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. $22/adv., $25/door, $40/both nights.

Group Class & Ballroom Dance Get your dance on at our Friday night group class and dance! Class topic changes weekly. No experience or partner necessary. Ages 16-plus. All proceeds donated to Bend’s Community Center. Fridays, 7pm. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-314-4398. $5 per person includes the class & dance.

history and evolution of BMX bicycle riding, from the streets of 1960s suburban neighborhoods to today’s Red Bull-fueled dirt, street & halfpipe insanity. Minors allowed with adult. April 20, 8-9:30pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. $5.

Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray: The History of BMX Taking a serious look at the crazy-fun

Education Series: Maker Documentary A feature-length documentary on the Maker Movement and its impact on society, culture and economy in the U.S. April 19, 6-8pm. Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd. 541-3820699. Free.

The Making of ‘The General’ - Buster Keaton’s Masterpiece Former State Librarian of Oregon Jim Scheppke introduces the film and describes how it was filmed. Screening of the movie in its entirety followed by Q & A. April 25, 7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. Free.

Time to Choose: A Climate Film Explores the scope of the climate crisis and shows that across the globe people are coming together to find solutions. But we are in a race against the clock to implement them in time. April 19, 6:458:30pm. Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. 541-389-0785. $5.

LOCAL ARTS “Printing the Gamut” Exhibit Five local

A6 artists, each using a different process, show the breadth of printmaking in “Printing the Gamut.” Paula Bullwinkel, Barbara Hudin, Adell Shetterly, Jeanette Small and Julie Winter share prints created with (respectively) photopolymer, ImagOn, monotype, linocut and electro-etch. Saturdays, 10am-6pm, Sundays, noon-5pm and Mondays-Fridays, 10am-7pm. Through April 30. A6, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 180. 541-3308759. Free.

Adult Open Studio You love to make art, but

don’t have a space. You’re looking to connect with other creatives and expand your circle. Your community art studio is ready for you to begin your journey. Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $10/ class, drop-in.

APR 20 The Capitol Presents OUTLAW NATION’S 4/20 LATE NIGHT

APR 21 The Volcanic Theatre Pub Presents DIVIDED COMEDY TOUR W/ TY BARNETT & IAN HARRIS

APR 21 The Old Stone Presents JEFFREY MARTIN AND ANNA TIVEL

APR 26 The Volcanic Theatre Pub Presents HOT BUTTERED RUM

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Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice A traditional bagpipe and drum band

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EVENTS Artventure with Judy Artist-led painting

event! No experience necessary! Fee includes supplies. Pre-register and see upcoming images at artventurewithjudy.com. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541410-3267. $25/pre-paid.

Furniture Flip Design Challenge

This year will undoubtedly be the best yet. Again, partnering with DIYcave and the new 9th Street Village for the upcycle event of the year. There will be 50 amazing upcycled pieces for you to bid on to support Bend Area Habitat as well as food trucks & beer! April 22, 4-8pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-312-6709. $5.

Gemstone-Beads, Mineral, Fossil & Meteorite Show View minerals, fossils, beads and gemstones. April 27-May 5, 10am-7pm. Springhill Suites, 551 SW Industrial Way. Free.

Mixed Media Exhibit - Call to Artists

Exhibit to run from May 6 to July 1. Please submit up to three pieces no larger than 3’ x 3’. Must be wired for hanging. Submissions by April 21 to wibaset@gmail.com. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd.

Outdoor Journaling Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of hiking? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for a day of learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while keeping a good pace! Registration required. April 23, 10am-3pm. Whychus Canyon Preserve, outside Sisters. 541330-0017. Free. Art & Wine, Oh My! Local artists guide you through replicating the night’s featured image. Food and beverage available for purchase. Register online. Tuesdays, 6pm. Level 2, 360 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 210. 541-213-8083. $35-$45. Plein Air Painters of Oregon A plein air exhibit of 70 works at the Rotunda Gallery, COCC Barber Library, Bend. Through May 4. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way. 541-383-7564. Free. Traveling Canvas Painting Party Come

paint “Poppies” with us. No experience needed. All materials supplied. Our instructor teaches step-by-step and in two hours you’ll leave with your very own 16” by 20” masterpiece. April 21, 5:30pm. Laughing Planet, 913 NE Third St. $35.

Used Books, Art and a Website! Raising funds through the support of literacy and art for the benefit of the community of Redmond. Visit reBOOKS used store and our website at: www. friendsofredmond.org. Through May 30, 10am6pm. reBOOKS Used Bookstore, 531 NW Elm Street. 541-238-2181. Free. A Women’s Creative Circle A six-part workshop for all women who want to experience insight and empowerment through creativity and connection with other women. All levels welcome. Mondays, 6-8:15pm. Through April 24. Willow Lane Artist’s Creative Space, 400 SE Second St. Suite 2. 541-390-3174. $120 with materials.

PRESENTATIONS Ahead of the Game Community Event

A community conversation about concussion awareness and management for all including parents, students, grandparents, teachers and coaches. Door prizes and complimentary refreshments with keynote speaker, Dr. James Bryan, PhD, Neuropsychologist for the Portland Timbers. April 20, 6-8pm. Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St. 541-322-2399. Free.

A Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program The Bracero Program was a bilateral

agreement between the United States and Mexico to import guest workers to alleviate labor shortages in agriculture during World War II. Dr. Mario Sifuentez, assistant professor at the University of California, discusses the uniqueness of the program. April 24, 6pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. Members $3, non-members $7, Students free with ID.

Central Oregon PubTalk Bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. This month’s event includes presentations by ColorKitchen, Ceva, Manzama and Keynote Doug Layman. April 27, 5-7:30pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. 541-388-3236. $25-$35.

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The Collector Exhibit Meticulously crafted by collaging and sculpting with disposable packaging, the character is placed in various staged scenes representing the internal anguish over environmental degradation. Through May 4, 7am-5pm. Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, 845 Tin Pan Alley. Free.

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Cheers to Art: The Fauves Art historian Lorna Cahall explores influential artists and art movements in”Cheers to Art!” program. This week focuses on The Fauves. April 19, 7-8:30pm. A6, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 180. 541-3308759. $10. Know Your Neighbor - The Warm Springs Reservation Join Arlita Rohan and

Jefferson Green as they present on the culture and heritage of the community of the Warm Springs Tribe. Both are noted speakers and educators. Time for questions and answers. April 27, 6-8pm. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St. 541-318-3782. Free.

A Novel Idea: Oregon’s Only Slavery Trial R. Gregory Nokes, author of Breaking

Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory, shares the story of Missouri slaves Robin and Polly Holmes. The couple was freed but their children remained in bondage. Holmes took his former master to court in an attempt to free their children. April 25, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-312-1032. Free. April 26, noon-1pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1032. Free.

A Novel Idea: Blacks in Oregon Gwen

Carr, current board secretary of the Oregon Black Pioneers, presents an overview of black history in Oregon beginning in 1788. Primarily focused on the 1800s, Carr’s presentation includes a couple of surprises that involve Central Oregon black pioneers. April 19, noon-1pm. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. 541-312-1032. Free.

OHSU’s Pub Talk - Live Streaming The

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health hosts a public health series with the latest topics on public health every third Thursday of the month. Join us in Bend for our public health presentation on skin cancer. April 20, 5:30-7pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln.Free.

Pacific Northwest comedy regular Cory Michaelis brings the laughs to Seven Nightclub on Friday, April 21.

Free Improv Jam Love improv or want to see what it’s all about? Jams are a great way to experience our tried and true methods. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Last Thursday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Through May 25. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-771-3189. Free. Holes by Louis Sachar Stanley is under

a curse that began with his no-good,dirty, rotten-pig-stealing, great-great-grandfather. Based on the book, this all-ages show is about family, friendship and redemption. Thurs, April 20, 7-9pm, Fri, April 21, 7-9pm, Sat, April 22, 7-9pm and Sun, April 23, 2-4pm. Summit High School Auditorium, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. 541-3554190. $4-$8.

Now You’re Talking: Sisters OneActs 2017 More than 20 actors entertain you

with 7 plays, 7 premieres, 7 predicaments in one act plays, featuring the works of Larry Anderson, Cricket Daniel, Jim Gordon, Albi Gorn and Scott Mullen. Thurs, April 27, 7:30-9:30pm. The Belfry, 302 Main St., Sisters. 541-719-8779. $10-$15, door cash only.

Our Public Land Heritage: BLM History Jeff Kitchens, Deschutes field office manager

Tantalus An aging recluse with a nasty per-

Tracing the History of African American Literature Dr. Annemarie Hamlin

Untitled Improv Company! A night full of quick wits and one of a kind comedy. Special guests this month: Bend Improv Group! Games, energetic characters, audience participation, long-form and unpredictable content. April 22, 8pm. $8.

for the Bureau of Land Management, presents the history of this federal agency and its role in public land management. April 27, 6pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. Members $3, non-members $7.

explores the roots of African American Literature. Once representing a small portion of the American tradition, African American writers are now included in most contemporary college-level surveys of American literature. April 19, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-312-1032. Free.

THEATER ‘80s Night A concert featuring music from the ‘80s plus a sneak peak of our upcoming shows, Disenchanted and Heathers The Musical. Photo booth, Sing-A-Long, silent auction, tickets and prizes for best ‘80s outfit! Proceeds benefit the upcoming production of Heathers. April 21, 6:30pm. $20.

sonality, a long suffering personal secretary. A desperate young woman. Resentment. Greed. Seduction. Maneuvering. Discover the hidden truth. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9:45pm and Thursdays-Saturdays, 2-4:30pm. Through May 6. Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave. 541-389-0803. $13-$20.

WORDS Book Discussion: “The Gene: An Intimate History” Please join us for a community

discussion facilitated by Barbara Pettersen, MS, a nationally certified genetic counselor. Sponsored by the Sisters Science Club as part of the March for Science activities in Central Oregon. April 20, 7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. Free.

Appropriation vs. Appreciation Sisters Join Jason Graham in conversation about cultural appropriation. Hear some of Graham’s work and examples from other artists. April 27, noon-1pm. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-312-1032. Free.

The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful This honest memoir of fierce and

faithful parenting takes readers on a heartfelt journey through chronic illness and Asperger’s syndrome to discover the healing bond between a boy and his chicken. April 21, 7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. 541-306-6564. Free.

Three Writers Talking Please join us in welcoming nature writer Charles Finn, author of Wild Delicate Seconds, and OSU-Cascades Professors Jim Foster and Neil Browne in a discussion of how the concepts of promising and forgiving are key to reinventing American populist politics. April 23, 1pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. Free. William Sullivan Author Presentation

William Sullivan presents the latest edition of “100 Hikes in Southern Oregon and Northern California,” as well as his new mystery novel, “The Case of the Reborn Bhagwan.” With fascinating information, gorgeous photos and a skilled speaker and storyteller, Sullivan’s presentations are not to be missed. April 27, 6-7pm. Herringbone Books, 422 SW Sixth St. 541-5261491. Free.

VOLUNTEERS 350Deschutes Climate Advocacy & Education Use your special talents to encourage

awareness of the need for meaningful climate action. Speak or organize educational events, attend rallies, write or do art about the climate. Thursdays. Bend, RSVP for address. 206-498-5887.

After School Mentoring—Teens/College Students/Adults Needed Female

mentors needed to serve 4th-5th or 6th-8th grade girls in weekly after school programs in Bend. Mentors must be 14 or older. Female adults and college students are encouraged to volunteer to change the lives of young girls. Afterschoolbuddies.org. Tuesdays, 3-5:30pm. Through May 25. After School Buddies, 62595 Hamby Rd. 541-390-3046.

EVENTS Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in Redmond It doesn’t take much to make a big

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difference in the life of a child! Looking for caring adult mentors who are willing to spend a few hours a month sharing their interests and hobbies. Mondays-Sundays. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon - Redmond, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond. 541-617-4788.

Fences For Fido Help free dogs from chains! We are seeking volunteers to come out and help us build fences for dogs who live on chains. No experience required. Sign up on Facebook: FFF Central Oregon Region Volunteers or Bend Canine Friends Meet Up group. More information can be found at fencesforfido.org. Mondays. Bend, RSVP for address.

Go Big, Bend Big Brothers Big Sisters works

with kids who need a positive role model and extra support. By being a mentor you have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. We need caring volunteers to help children reach their full potential! Ongoing. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, 2125 NE Daggett Ln. 541-3126047.

Make Your Mark at Bend Spay+Neuter! Compassionate, awesome people needed to join an incredible team, whether you volunteer in the clinic, festivals, or helping with our community cat population. Ongoing. Bend Spay+Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. Suite B1. 541-6171010.

Mentor Heart of Oregon Corps is a nonprofit

that inspires and empowers positive change in youth through education, jobs, and stewardship. For more information or to become a mentor, contact Amanda at 541-526-1380. Mondays-Fridays. Heart of Oregon Youth Build, 68797 George Cyrus Rd.

Sisters Folk Festival Volunteer Info Session Interested in volunteering at Sisters

Folk Festival in September? Tailored for new and prospective volunteers, this drop-in info session gives you a chance to questions, meet leads, and sign up to help. Drinks and refreshments provided. April 19, 4:30-6:30pm. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-549-4979.

Tiny Explorers Meetup The Children’s For-

est is seeking committed volunteers to host Tiny Explorers Meetups in the outdoors. Serve as the point person and distribute free baby carriers. Monthly meetups. Ongoing, 10-11am. Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd. 541-383-5592.

Volunteer—BCC Bend’s Community Center

has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals over age 6. If interested in volunteering go to bendscommunitycenter.org or call 541312-2069 for more information. Wednesdays. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Volunteer drivers needed to transport veterans to the Bend VA Clinic and Portland VA Hospital. Must have clean driving record and be able to pass VA-provided physical and screening. Call Paul at 541-6472363 for more details. Mondays-Fridays.

Brightside Thrift Store in Redmond

Looking for volunteers to receive donations, sort, and price items. Volunteers are critical to the operations of our high-save shelter and contribute directly to the care of our animals by ensuring our donations are processed. Mondays-Sundays. Brightside Animal Thrift Store, 838 NW 5th St. 541-504-0101.

CLASSES AcroYoga Join Deven Sisler to experience how the power of acrobatics, wisdom of yoga and sensitivity of Thai yoga intertwine. No partner necessary! Wednesdays, 7pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $7-$15.

EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 6:50-8:15pm. Sortor Karate, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. $30, two week intro.

April 27, 6:30-8:30pm. Junque in Bloom, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 19. 541-728-3036. $55.

5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-6337205. $10 plus material fees.

Creative Movement Children explore inherent coordination, flexibility, musicality, imagination and creativity through open ended, process-oriented movement games, directives, and fun! Ages 7-9. Fridays, 4-5pm. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $10 per class, drop-in or register for a session.

German Conversation Group With a tutor to learn conversational German. Mondays, 7-8pm. In Sisters, various locations. 541-5950318. Cost is variable depending upon number of students.

Monday Positive Relaxation Enhance

African Dance Classes are taught in a friend-

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ly, welcoming and fun environment. Leave every class with a smile on your face and joy in your heart! Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Gotta Dance Studio, 917 NE Eighth St. 541-322-0807. $12.

Akashic Records Reading Get those

personal questions answered from the “Akasha,” a large library that holds the recordings of all our lives past, current and life between lives. Ask at least two questions. Wed, April 19, 6:30-8:30pm. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. $25.

Buddhist Mantras Chanting Explore

the spiritual insights and learn how to correctly chant mantras in Japanese. Reservations required. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays-Fridays, 10:30am-4pm. Custom Built Computers Of Redmond, 439 SW 6th St. 541-848-1255. $10.

Redmond Business Start-Up Class Do

you have a great idea that you think could be a successful business, but just don’t know how to get started? Cover the basics in this two-hour class and decide if running a business is for you. April 20, 11am-1pm. Redmond COCC Campus Technology Education Center, 2324 NE College Lp. 541-383-7290. $29.

Capoeira Experience this exciting martial art

form of Afro-Brazilian origins which incorporates music and acrobatic movements. For adults and teens. Mondays, 6:50-8:15pm and Thursdays,

Get in Shape! Part 1 of a 6-part Outdoor

at DIYcave.com. April 23, 11am. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $35.

Adventure Series. Get in Shape: Physical preparation for outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hoping to walk up Pilot Butte, climb South Sister or explore points unknown, you’ll learn the best ways to start training your body for your next adventure. April 19, 6-7:30pm. Peanut’s Gallery, 615 SE Glenwood Dr., Suite 107. 503-446-0803. $15.

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Good Grief Guidance Classes Class

DIYcave.com. April 27, 5:30pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $70.

DIY Kids Woodshop Sign up and learn more

up and learn more at DIYcave.com. Wed, April 26, 5:30pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $50.

DIY Welding Workshop Sign up and learn

more at DIYcave.com. Wed, April 19, 5:30pm and Wed, April 26, 5:30pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $50.

DIY Wood Turning Sign up and learn more

at DIYcave.com. April 22, 11am. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $40.

Fused Glass Pendants Students make three pendants while learning the basics of cutting glass. Have fun decorating your pieces with colored glass frit, dots, noodles, stringers and even diachronic glass! All materials provided. Ages 12+ April 19, 6-8:30pm. Junque in Bloom, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 19. 541-728-3036. $65. Fused Glass Photo Stands Each student makes two 3”x8” fused glass stands that neatly hold a piece of paper or photo, up to 7” wide, on your desk or table. Sign up online or in store.

meeting once a week for 16 weeks. Using Peer to Peer sharing, journaling, creativity and gentle inner exploration. Thursdays, 3-5pm. Through June 30. Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St. 541-647-7915. $30- $300 for 16 week class.

Online Chair Tai Chi Classes Designed for people who have limited mobility and cannot stand for long periods of time. From a seated position soft movements are used to help increase energy, improve blood circulation. Fridays, 2-3pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 51875 Hollinshead Pl. 623-203-4883. $40. Intro Jewelry Making – Earrings Create two pairs of hoop or dangle earrings! In this two-hour class explore basic wire wrapping and hammered jewelry techniques. All materials provided. Sign up online or in store. April 26, 6-8pm. Junque in Bloom, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 19. 541-728-3036. 50.

Japanese Group Lesson We offer group lessons for both beginners and intermediate students for Japanese for all ages. Wednesdays,

relaxation, positive focus and inner awareness. For those choosing positive living. Minimum $8 donation. Mon, April 24, 10-10:30am and 12-12:30pm. Bend Golf & Country Club, 61045 Country Club Dr. 971-217-6576. $8.

A Novel Idea: Pendant Making Craft

your own pendant based on the one featured in Homegoing with Chandra vanEijnsbergen, Community Librarian and jewelry maker. Registration required. April 20, 6-7pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. 541-312-1032. Free.

Oriental Palm Reading Discover how the brain, nerves, and lines connect in palmistry. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-848-1255. $10. Quantum Jumping Exploring alternate successful, abundant selves. Experience the energy and bring back a frequency to manifest here. Notebook, drinks/snacks and pen provided. April 23, 1-4pm. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. $40. Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Practice & Workshop A spiritually creamy hour of Yin

Yoga practice followed by 30 mins. of Yoga Nidra with essential oils, singing bowls and hands-on Thai assists. April 22, 1-4:15pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $20- $45.

Seed Starting & Central Oregon Vegetable Varieties Learn how to select vegetable varieties that have a high likelihood of success in Central Oregon and how to start seeds indoors from OSU Master Gardeners. April 22, 10:30amnoon. Larkspur Park-Senior Center, 1700 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-548-6088. $10-12.

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Adult Movement Improvisation Come experience the fun and fresh perspective that movement improvisation offers! This class focuses on open-ended, process-oriented movement invention, structured improvisation, instant composition, individual and group material, as well as safety in the form of warm-ups, alignment, and body awareness. No prior experience required. Fridays, 6-8pm. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $15.

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The time to go solar is NOW!

www.elementalenergy.net info@elementalenergy.net (541) 316-5786 OR CCB #195141

Top Oregon Solar Energy Company Brings a Fresh Perspective to Bend Elemental Energy (EE), an Oregon-based solar PV design and installation company, is proud to announce the opening of its Bend operations. “We are looking forward to working closely with our Central Oregon neighbors to ensure more home and business owners realize the myriad benefits of solar power,” noted Dan Sweeney, EE’s general manager. Founded in 2010 (October 2016) Twende Solar, in partnership with Elemental Energy and other industry by graduates of Oregon Institute of Technology’s Renewable leaders, completed a 26kW solar PV installation on a school in Cambodia. Energy Engineering program, the EE team brings a fresh perspective, passion, and enthusiasm for clean energy to Bend. Let’s go solar, together! EE has installed residential, commercial, mobile, and offgrid solar systems throughout Oregon, as well as abroad in partnership with Twende Solar. Selected as one of the nation’s Top Solar Contractors by Solar Power World 2013 through 2016, EE specializes in designing systems that emphasize aesthetics and quality. The team brings unparalleled expertise and a desire to help clients make informed decisions through their backgrounds in engineering as well as training with the North American Board for Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), the gold standard for solar certifications.

”If the sun shines on it, the EE crew will find a way to put solar on it!”

Born from a fierce passion for renewable energy and protecting the world’s natural wonders, the employees of Elemental Energy formed Twende Solar (Twende): a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering energy-deficient populations with renewable energy systems. Twende, meaning “let’s go,” in Swahili, is indicative of the organization’s proactive capabilities and dedication to sustainable development worldwide. Operated and supported by solar PV industry professionals, Twende bridges the gap between renewable energy experts and energy-poor communities. “A third of the population on the planet has no access or very unreliable access to electricity,” said John Grieser, Twende Solar co-founder. “That’s where our industry can hopefully help the most in bringing power to the entire globe.” Utilizing its contributors’ expertise in system design, project logistics, and installation, Twende seeks to empower developing communities worldwide with sustainable sources of electricity for years to come. Twende believes renewable energy is the solution for eliminating poverty, strengthening economies, protecting ecosystems, and achieving a more equitable society.

EE’s Bend team is excited to bring more solar to sunny Central Oregon. Prior to joining EE, Dan Sweeney was the VP of engineering and director of worldwide services for the solar inverter unit at Advanced Energy, and was instrumental in developing Intel’s non-microprocessor business. Dan enjoys “living the dream” in his solarized net-zero home in La Pine, an early installation by EE, and co-teaching the Energy Systems Engineering course at OSU Cascades. An Oregon native, Laurel Hamilton also joins EE the as Bend project manager after managing a mission-focused solar company in Pasadena, CA. With a masters in public health, Laurel brings her devotion to creating a healthier environment to every solar consult and install she touches. A certified NABCEP PV technical sales professional and board member for Solar Oregon, she enjoys bringing solar awareness to the greater public. You will catch Laurel at community events or on a bike or snowboard when she’s not taking measurements on a rooftop.

In 2016, Twende volunteers completed two off-grid installations—a 6.6-kW PV system on a high school in Guatemala and a 26-kW PV system on a middle school in Cambodia. Industry leaders, including Itek Energy, OutBack Power, SolarWorld, SunModo, SunPower, Rolls Battery, and many other have contributed to Twende’s global electrification efforts.

Visit www.elementalenergy.net or call 541-316-5786 to request a FREE solar site assessment.

(October 2016) Weathering extreme heat and torrential rain, volunteers completed a rigorous installation to bring reliable power to the Stephen Mazujian Middle School.

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My property is perfect for solar…right? So you’re considering a solar power system for your home or business. Why not, given the myriad economic, social, health, and environmental benefits! But is your property a good candidate? While it is important to select a few installers to conduct a professional assessment, even homeowners with no solar background can do a quick preliminary assessment. Below are a few simple ways to determine if your home may have a bright solar future! SPACE: First and foremost, to be a good solar candidate you must have adequate obstruction-free space for solar panels facing south, west, or east. Most panels are about the same size—roughly 65 x 40 inches—and an average home typically needs between 15-20 panels. This means that roofs with many small triangular facets are going to be tricky, but big spaces with right angles are perfect! PITCH + HEIGHT: Second story and steeply pitched roofs increase the overall cost due to increased installation time and effort required to keep crews safe. If you have a very steep roof solar isn’t impossible, but it may affect the bottom line. If your roof looks more like an Appalachian incline than the summit of North Sister then you are in the clear. ROOF CONDITION: Solar is a great investment because of the long life of the system, often warranted for 25 years. If you need to re-roof during that time you lose your investment value by paying to remove and re-install the system. If your roof has less than 20 years of life in it you should consider re-roofing prior to installing solar. Unsure of the condition of your roof? Ask your local installer or roofer for their professional opinion. SHADE: Shading from trees, surrounding buildings, chimneys, or even parapets on flat roofs can significantly decrease the energy output from solar panels. Sometimes all that’s needed is a generous trimming of nearby trees. Other times, too much shade may mean you won’t get your money’s worth. If the shading obstructions are few or only cover your roof for a brief period each day, your property may still be a viable candidate. Microinverters, like the ones from Enphase that we prefer on our projects, can help to salvage production on a site plagued by shading. Any local installer can verify whether your roof will qualify for Oregon state incentives (minimum 75% efficient). After going through the above, you should have a clearer idea of whether solar is right for your property. If you have determined it’s a go, the next step is to call Elemental Energy to conduct a free site assessment and confirm all the same criteria and more.

Real Talk: Solar Incentives

Oregon is one of the most progressive states when it comes to enacting solar legislation. The state is requiring major utilities to generate at least 50% of their energy from renewables by 2040. Utility companies, and the state itself, are offering generous financial incentives to assist residents with the up-front cost of going solar. However, these incentives won’t always be there so going solar today is a good idea! Your solar installer will handle the paperwork for any of the incentives except the ITC. Below we break down the primary incentives available today: ENERGY TRUST CASH INCENTIVE: The Energy Trust of Oregon offers cash incentives for Pacific Power and PGE residential and commercial customers. This program is a tiered system which drops periodically throughout the year as more people apply for funding. Central Electric Coop and Midstate Electric do not offer any utility incentives for solar. FEDERAL TAX CREDIT (ITC): The federal government offers a tax credit for 30% of the total system cost (residential or commercial), with no upper limit, through December 31, 2019. The credit will then drop to 26% on January 1, 2020, and step down again to 22% on January 1, 2021. After this date, the residential credit will drop to zero while the commercial credit will remain at 10%.

SAMPLE PRICING RETAIL PRICE $16,905 ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON $2,016 (Cash incentive to reduce retail price)

CONTRACT PRICE $14,889

(Customer’s upfront cost to install solar)

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT $4,467 (30% of contract price)

STATE TAX CREDIT $5,824

($1,500 per year up to $6,000)

CUSTOMER’S NET INVESTMENT $4,559

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY TAX CREDIT (RETC): This tax credit is equal to $1.30 per watt up to a maximum of $6,000 allowed per residence, per solar system. Beginning with the year the system was purchased, the homeowner can take up to $1,500 per year over a four-year period. NOTE: The RETC is currently set to expire at the end of 2017! RURAL ENERGY FOR AMERICA PROGRAM (REAP): This federal program from the USDA provides guaranteed loan financing and grants for solar to agricultural producers (with 50%+ of gross income from agricultural operations) and small businesses in eligible rural areas.

www.ElementalEnergy.net • (541) 316-5786

Now let’s talk $$$. Is it really more affordable to power an EV with solar compared to the grid? How does this stack up against a traditional gas guzzler? Going back to our estimate of an average 25 miles per day…

Rooftop to BlacktopTM

Solar power systems and electric cars go together like PB&J. Pair the two and you can both power that hot tub you’ve been feeling guilty about AND your daily trips around town with completely clean energy from the sun! Installing solar panels on your roof to power your electric vehicle (EV) is not only a great investment, it’s a step toward a healthier future. As the Bend population swells, reducing ozone-causing emissions will be important for maintaining our clean mountain air. By driving a solar powered EV, you can eliminate emissions associated not only with your tailpipe but also with your utility’s electricity production. EVs have 99% less CO2 (carbon dioxide) and VOCs (volatile organic compounds), 70% less NOx (nitrogen oxides) and 32% less greenhouse gases (GHG) than gas vehicles. You could safely say you were doing your part to contribute toward Bend’s goal to reduce fossil fuel use by 40% by 2030 (City of Bend’s Climate Action Resolution)! Since EVs don’t run on gasoline, the EPA rates them based on how many kilowatt-hours (kWh) it takes to drive 100 miles, which they convert to a “miles-per-gallon equivalent” (MPGe). You can compare the MPGe ratings for all EVs on the market at FuelEconomy.gov. Once you know the rating for your chosen EV, you can easily calculate how much extra electricity you’ll need to charge your car. Here’s an example: The 2017 Nissan Leaf, an all-electric vehicle, has an MPGe rating of 30 kWh/100 miles. If you average 25 miles per day, you’re using approximately 7.5 kWh of electricity – or just over 2,700 kWh of electricity annually. This is the “extra” amount of electricity you may want to have your solar installer design into your solar system to ensure you’re driving with the power of the sun!

GAS CAR WITH 25 MPG ($2.70/gallon of gasoline)

$2.70/day $985/year

EV WITH GRID ENERGY (Pacific Power - 11¢/kWh)

$0.82/day $301/year

EV WITH SOLAR ENERGY (Avg 3.5¢/kWh for 25 year period)

$0.26/day $96/year

It turns out if you’re looking for an economical car, you should be considering an EV! Factor in a solar system to fuel the car and it becomes an even better investment over the long-term. Surprising? Yes, at first glance, the sticker price may seem more expensive but if you conduct a full “cost of ownership” analysis, the gap quickly narrows. An electric car is a lot less hassle to maintain – no oil or filter changes, no tune-ups, and no replacing timing belts. Even the brakes wear out less frequently since the car uses regenerative braking to recharge the batteries. Both the electric car and the solar system have a payback time, after which the energy generated to get you from point A to point B or to brew your coffee in the morning is completely free! Bills for grid power never end, like renting a house vs. owning. Gas-sucking cars will never stop requiring that you pay at the pump – with gas price increases certain. Worried about your EV’s driving range you can drive with your EV? It’s a valid concern! Luckily Oregon has the highest number of fast charging stations in the nation – making it easy to fully charge in as little as 30 minutes. MostToday’s EVs have built-in navigation to guide you to the nearest public charger. You can also check charging locations by downloading the PlugShare app. Often these stations are conveniently located at eateries where you can charge up, stretch your legs, and even grab a bite to recharge yourself for your journey. Combine the $7,500 federal tax credit for an EV with a hot deal from a group electric vehicle buy program like the one The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon is organizing in June (up to an additional $10,000 dealership promotion), and you would be crazy not to opt for electric! As an added bonus, Elemental Energy is offering anyone participating in the Bend EV group buy program the free installation of your EV charger or an EV outlet with the purchase of a solar system.

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Solar Drinks Thursday, May 4, 2017 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM Pine Mountain Sports • 255 SW Century Dr • Bend, OR 97702 Featured Presentation: Solar Power and Electric Vehicles Join the folks of Solar Oregon and other renewable energy enthusiasts for a relaxed networking event and to learn about the Bend EV group buy program and the benefits of driving a solar-powered electric vehicle. Drinks and munchies provided by the event’s sponsor. SPONSORED BY ELEMENTAL ENERGY

Thank you to our Central Oregon friends and partners working for a cleaner, more sustainable future for all!

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EVENTS Tai Chi A free class open to the Bend com-

munity centered on a gentle and basic form for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, but introduces more aspects of Tai Chi as the class progresses. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:30-11am. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-5481086. Free.

Teen Open Studio Come explore a variety of

West African Drumming Level 1 Learn traditional rhythms and experience the brain-enhancing, healing and joyful benefits from David Visiko. A beginner class open to all. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15. West African Drumming Level 3 Build on your knowledge, technique and performance skills. Teacher/troupe director David Visiko and members of Fe Fanyi study, practice and play joyfully. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15.

EVENTS 3rd Annual High Desert Horse Expo

This event is sure to have something for everyone who loves horses - with 135 booths to shop, clinicians, demonstrations and energizing educational experiences. Fri, April 21, 2-8pm, Sat, April 22, 10am-8pm and Sun, April 23, 10am-3pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. 971-224-5879. $5-9.

Breaking Barriers Conference A plat-

form to share the unique and diverse perspectives of all members of our community. April 25, 9am-3:30pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond.

Cascade Women’s Expo Explore an

unforgettable day of shopping, spa treatments, free samples, demonstrations, raffles and fashion shows. Grab a friend and join us for the third annual expo. April 22, 10am-4pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N Hwy 97. 541-848-8598. Free.

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Earth Day Steel Recycle Party! Come

learn how you can turn your old steel into cash and help the environment with recycling. Games with fabulous prizes and free metal magnet key chains. April 21, 1-1:30pm. Schnitzer Steel, 110 SE 5th Street. 541-382-8471. Free.

Equine Outreach Horse Rescue Spring Weekend Open House Open house in

conjunction with ASPCA Help a Horse Day. Come out to the Rescue for a tour, meet and greet with our adoptable equines and volunteers and more. April 22, 9am-5pm and April 23, 9am-5pm. Equine Outreach, 63220 Silvis Rd. Free.

Gala de Oro Featuring guest speaker Alberto

Moreno, Chair of the Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs. VIP dinner 6-7:30pm. Masquerade ball from 7:30-11pm. Delicious tasters from local chefs, margaritas, auctions, live music and dancing with Portland’s Pura Vida Orchestra. April 21, 6-11pm. Boys & Girls Club, 500 NW Wall St.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Newcomers welcome. For info contact Sue at 541-382-6281. Mondays, 6-9pm. Bend Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd. $1 to $13. The Hemp & Cannabis Fair Join us for a

celebration of legal marijuana! You’ll find hemp and cannabis products, accessories and tools, grow and harvest equipment, and more in our amazing expo hall. Then, take in some great sessions on growing, medicinal benefits, legal discussions and more! 21+ only (18+ with MMJ ID – Oregon) April 22-23, 10am-5pm. The Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 Hwy 97. 541-2018497. $15/Weekend Pass, $10/Veterans.

High Desert Museum After Hours Celebrate spring while seeing newest exhibits. Enjoy local libations and live music with local musician Jack Krouscup. No-host bar. Please RSVP. April 21, 5-9pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. $3/members, $7/non-members.

JDRF One Walk Join us this year as we walk and raise money for life-changing research for the millions affected by this devastating disease. April 22, 1-4pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd. 503-716-1013. Free (donations encouraged).

Central Oregon Business Expo Are you looking for the newest products and services from local, Central Oregon companies? How about looking for practical advice on how to successfully grow your business? Get your questions answered at this year’s expo. April 19, 11:45am6pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. $17/luncheon.

our Progress Coalition, The March for Science demonstrates a passion for science and sounds a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. April 22, 3:30-6pm. Education Center, 520 NW Wall St. Free.

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brate 4/20 with great specials. Awesome entertainment happening in our parking lot including: DJ and BBQ. April 20. Dr. Jolly’s, 415 SE 3rd St.

Drawing Under the Influence Bring pa-

per, pen, creativity and draw under the influence! This DUI club is for anyone looking for some fun on a Sunday. Sundays, 6-9pm. JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave.

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fundraiser for “Battle Buddies” see this upscale garage sale and its goodies. April 22, 8:30am12:30pm. Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Rd. 541-526-1876. Free.

Earth Day 2017 Local and eco-friendly companies showcase a diverse array of sustainability efforts in the winter sports industry. Compete in games, win prizes, partake in the raffle, demo products and enjoy live music from Hutch & Gentry. Take advantage of the all-day, free Mt. Bachelor Shuttle. April 22, noon-4pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr. Earth Day Fair & Parade Join

The Environmental Center for a fun and festive celebration of the natural world! Kicks off with a fun parade with colorful costumes. Followed by live music, art, local businesses, a variety of hands-on activities for all! April 22, 11:30am3pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas

March for Science Organized by Protect

join in, regardless of experience! APA rules, winnings based on number of participants. Tuesdays, 8pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St. 541-760-9412. $5.

Preventative Walk-in Pet Wellness Clinic First come, first served. Vaccines, micro-

chips, toenail trims, and de-worming available. Service fees can be found at bendsnip.org. Saturdays, 10am. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. A-1.

Sign for Your Lane #1 Join Bend Bikes at

the Whole Foods Café to sign a petition urging City Council to include active transportation in their 2-year budget. Enjoy a free pint courtesy of Cascade Lakes Brewing! April 27, 6-8pm. Whole Foods Market, 2610 Highway 20. 541-241-6077. Free.

Stronger Together This is a grassroots event hosted in cities across Oregon and Southwest Washington to raise funds, build awareness and engage the communities that are home to many of the families we serve. April 23, 9am-noon. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon Bend, 1700 NE Purcell Blvd. 541-318-4950. $25 adults, $10 children, under 5 free. Third Friday Stroll Third Friday of every month, 4-8pm. Downtown Redmond, Sixth Street. Free.

Young Professionals Network A conduit for young emerging professionals, ages 21-40, to access unique and valuable experiences. April 26, 5-7pm. EarthCruiser USA, 61510 American Lane #140. 541-382-3221. $5 Chamber Member, $10 General Admission.

SENIOR EVENTS

Cool Cars and Coffee All makes, models

welcome. Saturdays, 8am. C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market, 19530 Amber Meadow Dr.

Emotions Anonymous EA provides a warm and accepting group setting in which to share experiences without fear of criticism. Wednesdays, 9:30am and Thursdays, 10:30am. Bend Church United Methodist, 680 NW Bond St.

Senior Social Program Monday, Wednes-

Epilepsy Support Group Families and individuals struggling with a new epilepsy diagnosis or a life-long experience with a seizure disorder. Every third Saturday, 4-5pm. Through May 20. St. Charles Heart & Lung Center Conference Room, 2500 NE Neff Rd. 503-360-6452. Free.

Pilates & Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s, MS and Stroke A five-session class

Evolutionary SELF-Healing Through guided imagery, you’ll learn how to tap into your internal power. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-3908534. Free.

day and Friday senior brunch served from 10-11am for $2. Social hour Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-1pm. Closed Thursdays. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-312-2069. Free.

for individuals with Stroke, Parkinson’s and MS. Receive the exponential benefits of improved flexibility, strength, muscle coordination and control, better posture and increased body awareness, independence and confidence. Thursdays, 2-3pm. Through June 16. True Pilates NW, 243 Southwest Scalehouse Lp. 541-241-6837. $75.

Tai Chi for Diabetes This ongoing, very

gentle class is starting over! Can be done seated, come join! Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8:45-9:45am. OREGON TAI CHI - TaiChi for Health, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102. 541-639-9963. $55 per month.

Tai Chi for Parkinson’s & MS Walker,

cane and wheelchair ok. Certified and endorsed by the Council on Aging of Central Oregon. Thursdays, 1-2pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd. 623-203-4883. $50/month.

Landscape and Stormwater-HOA Best Practices Discuss: State Regulation for HOA’s,

HOA assistance, cost effective ways to meet State Regulations, importance of design dealing with design review. April 27, 11:30am-1pm. The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-719-8224. $25/Members, $35/Non-members.

Marijuana Anonymous Meeting Know

you need to quit, but can’t? Help is here. Share experience, strength and hope with each other. Thursdays, 7-8pm. Serenity Lane, 601 NW Harmon Blvd. 503-567-9892. Free.

NAMI Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Group Mondays, 7-9pm. First United

MEETINGS

Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-4808269. Free.

Real Estate Forecast Breakfast Central

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

Oregon’s premier real estate event, featuring insights from leading experts in the real estate industry and beyond. April 20, 7:30-10am. The Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 Hwy 97. 541-382-3221. $59.

Adelines’ Showcase Chorus Practice

Mondays-noon-Saturdays, 9:30am and Thursdays-noon. First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-306-6844. Free. Wednesdays, 4pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-306-6844. Free.

Al-Anon Family Groups 12-step group for

Socrates Cafe Group People from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to

Spanish Club Spanish language study and conversation group. All levels welcome. Thursdays, 3:30-5pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free.

For more information, call Diane at 541-447-4756 or showcasechorus.org. Mondays, 6:30-9pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave.

friends and families of alcoholics. Check afginfo. org or call 541-728-3707 for times and locations. Ongoing.

drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous. Hotline: 541-548-0440. Ongoing. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-0440.

Bend Chamber Toastmasters Develop and grow your public speaking and leadership skills, whether you’re an executive, stay-at-home parent, college student or retiree. Wednesdays, noon-1pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. Free.

Wednesday Night Kirtan Bring your voice and your heart and join the Sol Alchemy community for an evening of Bhakti and Sacred Song. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Through June 14. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-2854972. $10-$20.

Central Oregon Press Club Monthly meet-

Women’s Cancer Support Group For the newly diagnosed and survivors of cancer. Call: Judy, 541-728-0767. Candy, 907-209-8181. Thursdays, 1-3pm. Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. Suite 260. Free.

City Club of Central Oregon It is a lunch

Zen Discussion & Meditation A weekly lay-led Dharma discussion and meditation (zazen). Open to all. Discussion 6pm, sitting/walking meditation 7-8:30pm. Mondays, 6-8:30pm. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St. 541-390-1220. Free. SW

ings cover timely topics of interest to journalists, film and media professionals, and marketing and public relations professionals. Open to the public. April 19, 7-9pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. Free.

discussion, but don’t expect this City Club forum to turn into a food fight. If insights are what you want, there’s no better place for lunch today. Repeats every third or fourth Thursday of each month. 11:30am. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N Hwy 97. 541-633-7163. $20/$40.

Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization A fun group of people, dedicated to

improving our craft. Educational sessions, group brewing, competitions, and other beer-related events. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:309pm. Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd. Free.

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KIDS' EVENTS Animal Adventures Age 3+ years. Live an-

imals, stories, crafts with High Desert Museum staff. Mon, April 24, 12pm. Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Ln. 541-312-1080. Free. Tues, April 25, 10am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. 541-312-1090. Wed, April 26, 1pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050. Free.

Big Kids Yoga This class is for older kids who want to learn more of the fundamentals of yoga through more technical games and a deeper exploration of postures and flow sequences. Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $5-$6. Children’s Yoga: Movement & Music

Designed for children aged 4-8, this class is a playful way of introducing children to the miracles of movement, yoga and music. Mondays, 4-5pm. Bend Community Healing, 155 SW Century Dr. Suite 113. 541-322-9642. $10.

through physical experience. Ages 1-3. Fridays, 9:15-10:15am. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $10 class.

Music, Movement & Stories Age 3-5

years. Movement and stories to develop skills. Fri, April 21, 10:15am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-3121050. Free. Age 3-5 years. Movement and stories to develop skills. Tues, April 25, 10:30am. Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Ln. 541-312-1080. Free. Thurs, April 27, 10:30am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. 541-3121090. Free.

Old Fashioned Children’s Fair Join us for our open house celebration. Face painting, carnival food and games, chili cook-off, resource booths, live entertainment and ribbon cutting at 4pm. April 21, 11am-5:30pm. Whoopsy Daisy Child Care, 1350 NW Canal Blvd. 541-548-3049 ext. 107. Free.

Crazy Hair Day Parents- drop your kids (ages 3-10) off while you enjoy a night out! Our theme is “crazy hair day”! Either send them with crazy hair or we can create it while they’re here. Dinner, snack, craft and movie included. Advanced registration required via website. April 22, 6-9pm. Bouncing off the Walls, 1134 Centennial Ct. 541-306-6587. $20.

Preschool Creativity Lab Witness the lim-

Creative Movement for Kids Children love movement! This class encourages movement exploration and imaginary play, developmental milestones for this age range, while discovering inherent coordination, flexibility, and fun! Fridays, 10:30-11:30am. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $10 class drop.

Public (Rock) Choir Sing in a fun, non-threatening environment for people of all skill levels. Rock and pop favorites—no hymns. First time FREE. Mondays, 5:45-8pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-728-3798. $0-$16.

Early Learners Creativity Lab Bring the

kids for a fun-filled hour of open-ended art activities designed specifically for the early learner. Children introduced to a variety of media and techniques through process-oriented exploration and investigation. Ages 0-5. Mondays-Wednesdays, 11am-noon Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. No phone yet. $10.

El Dia! A Celebration of All Children

Celebrate children from different cultures with books and stories. April 25, 4-7pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free.

Family LEGO Block Party Kids + 1

gazillion LEGOs = fun! Wed, April 26, 2:30-4pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. 541-330-3760. Free.

Homeschool Tracker’s Club Learn new skills and activities including fire starting, camouflage, survival, field guilds, ecology, treasure hunting and more. Tuesdays, 10am3pm. Through May 16. Skyliners Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Rd. 503-680-9831. $467 Regular.

Kids Camp: STEAM Age 6-8 years. Explore

science and technology through experiments and projects. Wed, April 26, 2:30-3:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-6177050. Free.

Kids ROCK(!) Choir Sing Bend is excited to introduce KIDS ROCK(!) CHOIR to Central Oregon. This is a place where kids ages 12 and under can come and sing their faces off with only one goal: to have a great time! No training, experience, or long-term commitment required to join. Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-728-3798. $10. Make Age 12-17 years. Slime, oobleck, gack,

and Newtonian fluids. April 26, 2pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free.

Mini-Movers Simple movement games and explorations that help children discover inherent coordination, flexibility, musicality and fun! Aims to build beginning ideas of self-concept, creativity, choice making, and communication

itless possibilities of what a preschooler can do when given the opportunity for open-ended art experiences. Children introduced to a variety of media and techniques through process-oriented exploration and investigation. Ages 3-5. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $10.

Saturday Stories Age 0-5 years. A fun early literacy story time. Sat, April 22, 9:30am. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. 541330-3760. Free. Spark: Ozobots Code, play, and create with

Ozobots. April 21, 3:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541312-1050. Free.

Tiny Explorers Meetup A time for new

families to get together in the outdoors. Meetups are hosted by volunteers that provide program information and suggestions for activities. The program is targeted for families with infants from 0-2 years old. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 1-2pm. Through April 26. Larkspur Park, 1700 SE Reed Market Road. 541-383-5592. Free.

Toddler Creativity Lab Specifically

designed for toddlers to engage in age-appropriate open-ended activities. Children have the chance to explore a variety of materials in a safe and playful environment ready for a mess that you don’t have to clean up! Ages 1-3. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:15-10:15am. Through June 1. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. $10.

Tumalo Boots & Bling A fun evening of live music, silent and live auction, mechanical bull riding, food trucks and more! All proceeds benefit the Tumalo Community School and is hosted by the Tumalo PTC. All ages! April 22, 3:30-10pm. Cascadian Stables, 65745 White Rock Lp. 541-382-2853. Free. Tween Poetry Writing Camp Age 9-12 years. Registration required. A month of workshops for budding writers. Tues, April 25, 4pm. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-312-1070. Free. Tween Writing Camp II Age 9-12 years.

Registration required. For both return writing camp authors and new students. Tues, April 25, 4-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050. Free.

CULTURE

Puppet Master

Earth Day’s a tall order for Bend artist By Howard Leff 31

All photos from Carol Sternkopf

children. Enter Bend’s Environmental Center, which organizes the annual parade. Last summer, Executive Director Mike Riley asked Teafly to come up with a design for the Center’s Earth Day poster. And just like that, her colorful characters, still a work in progress at the time, had found a home. “When I started drawing these characters they were really old and decrepit, and kind of used up, and so they kind of just kept morphing,” she says. “When Mike asked me to do the Earth Day poster, I was like, I have this great idea. What if I did these creatures that I’ve been drawing, but as 8-foot puppets?” Once Teafly altered the design of the “Earth Guardians” to make them more child-friendly, she enlisted the help of fellow Bend artist Christian Brown to bring them to life. “Christian helped figure out how you go from a 2D illustration to this big creature and not lose the essence of it.” Other artistic colleagues offered their services as well. “It’s been a really big group effort,” she says. (In case you’re wondering, each 8-foot puppet has a regular-sized person inside, wearing what Teafly described as a giant old-school backpack frame.) The artistry doesn’t end there. There’s a third puppet in the works as well, if the Center can raise enough money to finish it. Joining the River and Forest Guardians will be a similarly-sized Garden Guardian for use in its Kansas Avenue Learning Garden. “The Environmental Center will own these and use them for outreach” she says. “The hope is they live on for years and years. My ideal is that kids use this language about being guardians and stewards—taking care of our water and our mountains. We also need to think about how much tourism happens here because of our landscape, and how that impacts the landscape as well.” For Teafly, tending to the environment doesn’t qualify as a choice. If you live in a city such as Bend, she says, it’s an obligation: “When you live here, you choose to be a guardian so that people can still come here and visit.

Bend artists Christian Brown and Teafly Peterson transformed her drawings into giant puppets.

That’s the role you take on, to take care of it, helping that idea to become part of our community culture.” As for Saturday’s parade, she has one wish: “I hope people will come out and cheer the Earth.” The Center has started an online campaign to help finish the Garden Guardian. You can donate at envirocenter.org. SW

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omewhere out there, if you look hard enough, you’ll find the exact spot where nature and art collide. It’s a powerful dynamic. It’s also where Bend artist Teafly Peterson thrives, working passionately on her future projects, in whatever shape, size and form those happen to take. “My two biggest influences are pop culture and nature,” says Teafly. “It’s a very funny combination. Andy Warhol meets John Muir. They both speak to me.” As for the rest of us, we get to enjoy the results of that rather potent mix. Next up: her wildly imaginative Earth Day Parade contribution—one that might just come to define Bend’s annual celebration of nature for years to come. Curious? All you really need to do is turn out for the event on Saturday and look up. (Or look back at this week’s Source cover…) Can you spot a pair of eight-foot tall puppets casually strolling along the route? Nice job. You’ve found Teafly’s latest creations. One of those larger-than-life puppets is known as The River Guardian; the other, The Forest Guardian—both done up in her colorfully vibrant blend of 1960s pop art and a timeless nature theme. “I had started drawing these characters about five years ago and the idea was that they kind of come up from the earth to protect the earth,” she says. “There’s a John Muir quote: ‘Earth has no sorrow that earth cannot heal.’” Teafly, who grew up in New England, recalls a kinship with the outdoors starting at an early age. “The earth kind of takes over,” she says. “We’d go camping a lot. You’d be in the woods and all of a sudden you’d see a wall, and that used to be someone’s home. And it’s just covered in vines, and if you dug you could find a spoon or a shoe or a sock. It’s this imagery of the earth kind of pulling us back into it, and really doing what it needs to do to take care of itself, and what our role is in that.” Her role, now more than ever, is to spread that message, especially to

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says, “We want to keep our air clean and keep Bend a livable place. Our goal is to stop new fossil fuel infrastructure, provide education and engage in climate actions with all sectors of the community.” The nonprofit wants to see a transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy, she adds. “To effect change we really do need everyone. Every action, no matter how small, adds up.” Hodiak says a person doesn’t have to give up their car entirely, rather, just walk more and drive less. “Or eat less red meat, sign a petition, vote for people who are climate leaders.” Hodiak says that since the presidential election last fall, “We’ve had a tremendous number of people who want to get involved now and we need to engage now more than ever before. People are discovering that non-involvement is not going to get us to where we need to be.” The group is now urging the Bend City Council to follow up and fund the Bend Climate Resolution that it approved last September with broad community support, according to Hodiak. She says the resolution

follows the guidelines of scientists to reduce fossil fuel use, both for the City of Bend and for the community at large. In a follow-up email after our interview, she wrote, “Following outcomes in other cities with similar policies, Bend could expect cost savings on many levels. But there are more compelling reasons to act: Climate inaction is jeopardizing our future. With the mounting expenses of extreme snow and wind this winter, council needs to review the big picture, considering these climate-related extraordinary costs. Responsible leadership implies that they protect people and businesses from the tremendous costs of business as usual. The best way to manage these huge risks is to reduce the polluting emissions that contribute to global warming.” The goal, she adds, is for Bend to reduce its carbon use and eventually become carbon neutral. She says she’d like to see the City hire a sustainability director. “Other cities that have this are saving money in the long run. Sometimes, in order to save money, you have to invest money.” SW

By Howard Leff

Looks Like Teen Spirit

“Spittle” by Zarina Rogers/Summit HS

Art Showcase Features Local High School Students Walk into Red Chair Gallery this month and you’ll notice a rich, diverse tapestry of art. Nothing unusual there. But if you look closely at a section right up front, something unexpected happens. You begin to realize that this entire area’s dedicated to artists still in high school. It’s Red Chair’s sixth annual “Emerging Artists” show featuring students from Bend, Mountain View and Summit high schools. But other than a placard pointing this out, many of us would likely never know. “The quality of the work just gets

better every year,” says gallery owner (and artist) Dee McBrien-Lee. “When we began the show six years ago we had what I felt was some skepticism from the students. The artwork was less professional, oft times darker than what we see today. Now it seems they create much of the work with the show in mind and the quality bears this out.” The work includes paintings, fashion design, glasswork and more—all for sale. McBrien-Lee feels this opportunity infuses young artists with confidence. “Being able to submit work and acceptance of works encourages free expression and builds self-esteem,” she says. Art’s also an important and wonderfully creative way for young people

to relate to each other. “I think that there is such a variety of expression in the work that it may give them some insight into one another,” McBrienLee says. “I also think it may create connections where there might not have been one before. “Art can be an expression of something deep or it can be something pretty to look at, but it should be shared.” The show runs through April. SW

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lead the march, Hodiak says. “They’re the ones who will be most impacted by the decisions we make today. It’s our moral responsibility to act.” 350Deschutes has been helping organize the annual march since its inception in 2014. Hodiak recalls that back then, the march’s motto was, “To change everything, we need everyone.” She says the organizers are trying to encourage that sentiment again this year. The “350” in the group’s name refers to the “safe” level of carbon in the atmosphere (in parts per million). According to information posted on the group’s website, “We are now at ‘406,’ a ‘climate emergency’ level. We believe that in order to return to the safe level of ‘350’ PPM, that we must make a just transition nearly completely away from fossil fuels to clean energy, preferably by the year 2030 or 2040, but no later than 2050.” Hodiak’s background is rich in work for nonprofits. Throughout her career she’s started four of them. She and her husband, John Reuland, moved to Bend about eight years ago from Seattle, where Hodiak says she spent most of her adult life. “We love Bend. My husband was a mountain climber.” These days, Hodiak says they enjoy birdwatching, hiking and other outdoor activities. Speaking for 350Deschutes, Hodiak

“We’ve had a tremendous number of people who want to get involved now and we need to engage now more than ever before. People are discovering that noninvolvement is not going to get us to where we need to be.”

Local environmental nonprofit leader

eople call us a political organization, but we’re not. We’re just doing what is right,” Diane Hodiak says. “We’ve been politicized by the fossil fuel industry. Since when is science political? It shouldn’t be.” Hodiak is executive director of 350Deschutes, one of the groups in the global “350” network, working to educate and organize around the cause of climate stability. It’s Hodiak’s belief that for change to happen, everyone will have to become more involved. She tells a brief story about meeting a young school teacher, also a mother of twins, who wanted to do whatever she could to help make this planet a better place for her children. Hodiak says she understood that the woman already had her hands full being a mother and a teacher, but the woman was adamant about helping, saying, “No, I want to do this!” That’s exactly the type of commitment Hodiak believes is necessary in the current climate scenario. “We have a grandchild,” Hodiak says. “We’re concerned about the future for our children and the future of our world, and we’re concerned that we make the right decisions and encourage others to engage at a level that they feel is appropriate for them.” 350Deschutes has a roster of about 1,100 volunteers, Hodiak says. The group’s annual People’s Climate March is set to begin at noon at the Drake Park bandshell on Saturday, April 29. Youth are encouraged to gather just up the hill near the restrooms in order to

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Drink the Trees

Transport yourself into the forest anytime with a Douglas fir tea or cocktail

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By Lisa Sipe

The flavor is so gentle. I can taste the sweet citrus I smelled earlier. It’s quite nice, like a warm hug from the forest. Jim washes the pine needles as I put on a pot of water to boil. When the water is ready, I remove it from our scratched and weathered camp stove, add a handful of pine needles and let it steep for 10 minutes. This is the first time I’ve foraged for anything and the experience of finding my own food is satisfying. I pour the fresh steeped tea into two individual Light My Fire camp mugs,

tip tea is next. The cedar doesn’t have as sweet of a smell as the Douglas fir, but it still has a lovely forest aroma. We make the tea, let it steep and cool, then take our first sips. This tea tastes dry and medicinal, nowhere near the warm hug of the Douglas fir. The cedar is more like tripping on a root in the forest. I decide I’m hooked on Doug and start dreaming about other tasty

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beverages I can make from the sweet conifer. On our hike out from our campsite I forage a full bag of Douglas fir tips to take home. Back in my home kitchen I discover that besides the tea, Douglas fir makes a great simple syrup and an absolutely delightful liquor. Both recipes are really simple. The simple syrup is ready in 10 minutes. The hardest part of making the liquor is waiting a few months for it to be ready. There are also a few health benefits from drinking this tree. Douglas fir has a high content of Vitamin C and has been used for colds and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism and arthritis. The most magical property of using the Douglas fir tips is that it transports you back to the forest whenever you want. If you’ve ever left Central Oregon and then returned, you realize this place is covered with the sweet, intoxicating scent of pine and other conifers. When you live here, you get so used to the smell you no longer notice it. All you need to revive that scent memory is a delicious tree beverage. Here are a few to try:

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the ones with the lids like sippy cups. The child-like protection is appreciated, because we walk along the spines of downed trees around camp with the mugs in our hands while we wait for the tea to cool—with no worry of spilling. When the tea is ready I take my first sip. The flavor is so gentle. I can taste the sweet citrus I smelled earlier. It’s quite nice, like a warm hug from the forest. With this positive experience, we’re ready to taste more. We decide cedar

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13 Places to Dine if You Want to Eat Animal-Free in Bend Have you heard the joke, “How do you know if someone is vegan?” The answer is, “Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.” As much as that joke is funny, the vegan struggle is real. They need to tell you because they don’t eat animal products: no meat, eggs, milk, cheese, or even honey, for most of them. Imagine going to a restaurant and only being able to order one thing, or only side dishes, on a menu. Pretty disappointing, huh? Veganism is gaining popularity as more people choose the diet because of ethical (they are against animal cruelty) and environmental reasons (they believe industrialized farming of animals is bad for the environment and unsustainable). Luckily, Bend can keep up with this new demand, we have restaurants with plenty of delicious vegan options. We’ve crafted a handy infographic to help you choose where to dine whether you are vegan, taking a day off from animal products or dining with vegan friends. Restaurants: 123Ramen Lunch, Dinner Ajii Asian Kitchen Everyone, Lunch, Dinner

Campfire Tea

Douglas Fir Simple Syrup

The Bend Julep Cocktail

Ingredients: A few Douglas fir tips 1 ½ cups water

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup Douglas fir tips

Ingredients: 1.5 oz. bourbon 1 oz. Douglas fir simple syrup A few lime wedges Mint leaves 2-3 dashes grapefruit bitters

Directions: Add Douglas fir tips to a French press and cover with boiled water (you can also use a saucepan). Let steep for 10-15 minutes, strain and serve. The color of the tea may be clear to light brown.

Directions: Roughly chop the tips and add all ingredients to a small saucepan. Turn the stove to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. When the sugar is dissolved, usually 8-10 minutes, remove from heat. Once the mixture cools, strain it through a fine sieve. For stronger syrup, let it steep for a few hours before straining. The simple syrup will keep for up to a month in the fridge. Mix with sparkling water to make a soda, add to a cocktail, or use it as a sweetener in desserts.

Directions: Muddle lime and mint. If you don’t have a muddler you can use the end of a wooden spoon. Add bourbon (I recommend the Cascade Alchemy brand), simple syrup, bitters (I like the Bitter Housewife brand) and ice. Shake for 20 seconds and pour over crushed ice in a highball glass, if you’re fancy, or a mason jar if you’re feeling rustic. Garnish with mint.

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et’s drink some pine tea,” my partner Jim said, at our camp along the Metolious River. “Uh, Ok,” I murmur, trusting that this man with a botany degree knows what he’s talking about. “I’ve never thought about drinking the trees.” He grabs the new growth off of a young Douglas fir—the bright green, tender new leaves. Jim crushes a few needles in his hands and says, “smell this.” I take a deep breath. It smells like the forest is alive. The aroma is surprisingly sweet with hints of citrus.

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Sample small plates and beverage pairings during the 6th Annual Foodie Crawl in Downtown Bend on Sunday, 4/23.

FOOD 6th Annual Foodie Crawl 2017 A celebration of local food and drink where participants sample small plates and beverage pairings from chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend. April 23, 3pm. Downtown Bend. $85.

Annual Food Drive for NeighborImpact Receive a free adjustment in exchange

for donated, non-perishable items! All items collected go towards NeighborImpact, a local organization dedicated to helping the communities of Deschutes County! *New patients please call ahead* April 22, 8am-1pm. Center for Life Chiropractic, 1004 NW Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 200. 541-312-9794. Free.

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Learn the secret to an amazing quinoa salad everyone will sample, the only knife you will ever need plus knife cutting skills, preserve fresh herbs for weeks, learn to chop an onion without crying and how to juice ginger for the best gingerale and more! April 20, 4:30-6pm. Locavore, 1841 NE Third St. 541-633-7388. Free.

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bratwurst, Belgian frites and European food truck cuisine provided by We’re The Wurst in a cozy and funky industrial brewery setting. Fridays, noon-7pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 20750 High Desert Ln. Suite 107. 541-610-5098.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Eight rounds of

eight questions each, including a music round, an audio round and a picture round. with gift certificates for the winning team and five bonus questions per night for additional prizes. Six person teams max. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Platypus Pub, 1203 NE Third St. 541-323-3282. Free.

Industry Night We, the service industry, work

too hard! Come celebrate your weekend every Monday night with half off pool and $1 off all your favorite drinks! Mondays, 5pm-12am. Duda’s Billiard’s Bar, 1020 NW Wall St. Suite B.

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Trivia Night At Spoken Moto End your weekend on a high note and come down to Spoken Moto to test your knowledge against other teams to win prizes. Sundays, 6-8pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way. Free to Play.

BEER AND DRINK ATLAS Cider Tasting Series Come expe-

Trivia Thursdays Featuring craft cocktails,

amazing food and trivia prizes. Thursdays, 7-9pm. The Barrel Thief Lounge at Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St. 541-550-4747. Free.

rience a variety of ciders from around the world. With a new theme every week, each tasting is sure to be an adventure. Berry? Poire? Dry? Sign up now as seats are limited. Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Through April 26. ATLAS Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 190. 541-633-7757. $15.

Whiskey Wednesday Featuring drink specials, whiskey samples, delicious food and a raffle with prizes! Wednesdays, 4-9pm. The Barrel Thief Lounge at Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St. 541-550-4747. Free.

Wine Tastings Join us every Friday and

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Stories from the Soil You’ll hear from local farmers, ranchers and land use experts about innovative farming practices and protections. Enjoy samples of food produced right in our backyard. April 20, 6-7:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. Free.

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firkin pints until it’s gone. Fridays, 4pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-639-4776.

these candidates are running for the Bend Park and Recreation Board and why they deserve your vote this May. April 20, 7-9pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln.

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Prime Rib Dinner Night Sundays, 5-9pm.

Beer Tastings Don’t miss out! Join us every Friday afternoon for delicious beer tastings. Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm. Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave. 541-382-3940. Free.

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taining rounds. A variety of media rounds with videos, music, audio, etc. Free to play and prizes to win! April 23, 7-9pm. Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond. 541-419-0111. Free.

wonder how beers are judged for all of those competitions? Join our Tasting Room GM, Christina LaRue, as she shares her knowledge and experience judging beers for the past 11 years. April 24, 6pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St. Free.

Disney Trivia Night This event is all ages! Bring the kids! Assemble a team or go at it alone, test your knowledge against our fun and enter-

country adventures told by members of our local community. Local climber Tiffany Larsen shares her story on receiving an American Alpine Club grant, and spent two weeks alpine climbing in northern Patagonia. April 26, 5:30-7pm. Patagonia@Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140. 541-382-2616. Free.

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Trust for a wine tasting with ONEHOPE Winery. Organized to raise money for sustainable and affordable housing in Bend. April 20-21, 5:307pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. 541-330-8758. Free.

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Too many Waldos’ this 4/20 and your path back home may be just as wobbly.

he Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma, Calif., is such a massive brewery these days that—thanks to being half-owned by Heineken International—it no longer counts as a “craft brewer” the way the Brewers Association defines it. With a second large production facility in Chicago and a third opening soon in Azusa, Calif., Tony Magee’s brew operation will have a brewing capacity somewhere close to two million barrels a year before long. All this, despite naming many of their most popular beers after hilarious marijuana slang. A presence in the Oregon market for over a decade, Lagunitas has been known at least that long for Stonestyle hop intensity, high alcohol, and occasionally attracting legal attention. Famously, the California ABC (the equivalent of our own OLCC) staged a raid on the Petaluma facility and closed it down for a 20-day period, following accusations that—gasp—some of the employees might have been dealing a little pot on the side. The suspension ended without any charges filed, and as owner Magee put it: “No one was willing to sell it to them, but everyone was willing to give it to them for free.” (Magee’s Twitter account at @LagunitasT is full of bon mots like this, although much like another famous president at the moment, he’s had to tone it down a bit, post Heineken investment.) That raid has forever been immortalized in the form of Undercover Investigation Shut-Down Ale, a 9.6

percent beer that drinks sort of like a really, really strong ESB. Then there’s the Censored copper ale, so named because it was originally called Kronik Ale, but Lagunitas found that the liquor authorities in a number of states totally harshed their buzz and refused to approve any labels with pot references. With such an illustrious history of fine beer and meandering label text, it’s perhaps a given that late April is a special time for the place. Across the U.S. this 4/20, bars will hold special events to launch this year’s installment of The Waldos’ Special Ale. This is named after the Waldos, a group of hippies who lived in Marin County in the early ‘70s. (See this week’s Smoke Signals column for more on the ties to the 4/20 thing…) It’s in this spirit that Lagunitas named a beer after them. The brewery can’t actually print the number on the label, since Atlanta-based Sweetwater Brewing already releases a wholly-unrelated 420 Pale Ale. How is it? Well, when beer writers (or the guy who writes Stone beer labels) use the term “dank” to refer to a drink’s flavor profile, this is it. But there’s more than just a ton of hops in this sucker—at 11.5 percent this year, it’s got massive amounts of malt backbone, making it more than a mere scent bomb. Without a doubt, it’s Lagunitas’ hoppiest yet—just make sure to pop it open no later than 4:19 p.m., so the following minute can be thoroughly enjoyed. SW

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For the young ones: “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” (1992)

For the ones looking to the future: “Tomorrow” (2015)

For the conspiracy theorists: “The Idiot Cycle” (2009)

The magical creatures that live in a massive and beautiful rainforest must protect their home from an evil corporation called Hexxus. The message of the film doesn’t feel like propaganda, and with voice acting by Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Christian Slater and Tone Loc, it’s really hard to go wrong with this animated classic focused on the dangers of waiting until it’s too late.

Focused on sustainable communities, “Tomorrow” identifies concrete examples for solutions to current environmental and social challenges. This documentary looks to the future with a constructive approach and creates a conversation instead of giving in to the current documentary trend of catastrophism. The people of France cite this film as helping expand and support the Hummingbird and Green Belt movement.

This French-Canadian documentary goes big with its claims. Now, I’m not stating unequivocally that the film is entirely fact-based, but it sure creates some interesting debates. The film alleges that six of the major chemical companies are irrefutably responsible for causing decades of cancer, while at the same time developing drugs for cancer treatment. The film also states that these same companies own the most patents on GMO modified crops, and aren’t being tested for long-term health impacts. A fascinating watch.

For the climate change denier: “Chasing Ice” (2012)

For the ones who care where their food comes from: “Food, Inc.” (2008) This gut-punch of a documentary examines corporate farming in the United States. It’s hard not to side with the admittedly biased film as it concludes that agribusiness is producing food in a manner that’s unhealthy, unsustainable and harmful to the environment. I know more than one person who became a vegetarian after viewing this film.

For the family who wants to reduce their footprint: “No Impact Man (2009) This is a fun documentary that looks at a NYC family as they try a yearlong experiment to have zero impact on their environment. While some of the things they do in the film aren’t realistic for everyone, even just picking up one or two of their tricks for reducing our footprint would make a huge difference.

Nature photographer James Balog participated in an Extreme Ice Survey in order to publicize the effects of climate change. His cameras captured scenes of glaciers calving—a term used to describe the breaking off of smaller pieces of ice—that were the longest ever captured on film. The time lapse photography of glacier erosion and the disappearance of ancient glaciers is powerful and undeniable.

“Chasing Ice” shows the death of ancient glaciers.

So, for this year’s Earth Day, here are a few films that can help educate and entertain.

For those who just want to shut their brain off completely: “Sharknado” (2013) Just in case you want to forget about the other very real problems we’re facing, why not check out a freak cyclone hitting Los Angeles and scooping up man-eating sharks?! There’s not a real shark in the entire movie, so don’t worry about it too much. It will never happen. Probably. SW

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Sometimes the best way to celebrate a holiday is to become more educated about important issues surrounding that special day. Hey! Is it Columbus Day? Then learn more about how this country was founded. It’s never a bad idea.

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and as fun as Dax Shepard and Michael Pena look together, the trailer for this is filled with jokes centered around gay panic. The characters make so many different jokes based on being afraid of being viewed as gay, it’s a wonder whether that’s the entire focus in a movie that should be about crazy vehicular stunts and good-natured buddy cop humor. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

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GHOST IN THE SHELL: Scarlett Johansson

stars as a robot soldier lady who doesn’t really want to be a robot anymore. The film has come under fire for whitewashing what should have been a leading role for an Asian woman, but luckily the film has flopped and we can forget all of this even happened. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

GIFTED: Chris Evans finally has a chance to take a step outside of the Captain America uniform to play a single father raising a child prodigy. He struggles to decide whether to give her a normal life or send her to a school for gifted children. Looks like a fairly typical tearjerker. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX GOING IN STYLE: A comedy/heist movie star-

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bit of a roll lately with remaking their classic animated films as big budget live action spectacles. This one stars Emma Watson as Belle and the smashingly handsome Dan Stevens (from “Downton Abbey”) as the Beast, while also featuring all of the same beloved songs from the original. If this is half as good as last year’s remake of “The Jungle Book,” then it should be highly worth your time. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

ring Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin sounds like a great time at the movies, that’s no mystery. What is a mystery, however, is why Zach Braff from “Scrubs” is directing this? The real question is whether he will bring his trademark quirkiness to the project. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters’ Movie House

KONG: SKULL ISLAND: This new King Kong movie takes all the fun from Peter Jackson’s version and builds an entire film around it. The film is also part of the shared monster universe connecting it with the Godzilla movie from a few years ago. Expect to see these versions of the classic giant monsters fighting each other sometime in 2019. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX LAND OF MINE: A Danish/German release focused on the story of German prisoners of war who were sent to clear mines in Denmark after WWII. More than 2,000 German soldiers were sent to remove mines and nearly half of them lost their lives or limbs. A powerful war story. Tin Pan Theater. LOGAN: Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Wolverine one final time in what is being hailed as the greatest X-Men film of all time. Set in the near future, “Logan” follows Wolverine and Professor X as they attempt to protect one of the final living

probably very excited to see this next installment in the “Smurfs” franchise, but this looks pretty terrible. A bunch of poop jokes surround a story about a lost tribe of Smurfs. Parents will probably have to suffer through this one. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

SPAGHETTI WESTERN WEDNESDAY: $8 gets you an All-U-Can-eat spaghetti dinner and a hootin’ and hollerin’ good time watching old Western classics. Tin Pan Theater

T2: TRAINSPOTTING: With director Danny

Boyle and the entire cast returning, this should be a sequel of genuine power and purpose. Heroin is far back in Renton’s (Ewan McGregor) history, but when Begbie gets out of prison looking for revenge, his past and present will violently collide.

THE BELKO EXPERIMENT: This new horror comedy runs with the wonderful idea of “what if everyone from ‘Office Space’ were forced to try and kill one another.” With a script co-written by James (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) Gunn and directed by Greg (“Wolf Creek”) Mclean, this should be one bloody and intense good time. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

THE BOSS BABY: Here’s your chance to enjoy Alec Baldwin making fart jokes as a cute little animated baby. No, this isn’t him doing 90 minutes of his Trump impression. Instead, it’s a children’s story of a baby with the brain of a businessman. This one could go either way. Old Mill Stadium & IMAX, Redmond Cinema, Sisters Movie House THE CASE FOR CHRIST: Based on a true story, “The Case for Christ” tells a story of an award-winning journalist who attempts to disprove the Christian faith of his wife. Without having seen the movie, we can only assume he ends up finding Jesus. Behind the sofa. Or maybe at the pawn shop. Somewhere unexpected anyway. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: I unapolo-

getically love these movies, and if you’re basing any sort of negative opinion just on the first few of the franchise, then watch numbers five through seven and be amazed. The action set pieces keep escalating with each film, so much that by the next film, don’t be surprised if our crew of badasses ends up in space. See full review on p41. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters Movie House, Redmond Cinema

KEDI: A touching and fascinating portrait of several of the thousands of stray cats that populate the Turkish city of Istanbul. Tin Pan Theater

THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE: Jessica Chastain plays the loving wife of a zookeeper as the Nazis overtake Poland. She and her husband help hide fleeing Jews throughout their zoo. This one looks like a tearjerker. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX.

The Fate of the Franchise The new “Fast” trips over its own feet— and tries to save the planet By Jared Rasic 41

t’s OK to like “The Fast and the Furious” movies. Even if you like them un-ironically, there’s nothing to be ashamed about. I mean, some of them are terrible (I’m looking at you, numbers two and four), but even the worst of the series are still wildly entertaining and better than your average guilty pleasure. Physics be damned, this series cares about two things: Blowing things up beautifully and talking about family all the time. While the original was an almost copyright-infringing rip-off of “Point Break,” the series has grown away from its roots and become an entirely different beast. The first three form an almost accidental trilogy focused on small stakes street racing, and the characters ride the line between heroes and criminals. Films four through six put the series squarely in the genre of heist movies, taking the characters we’ve already grown to love and putting them in an action-driven version of “The Sting.” Paul Walker passed away during the filming of “Furious Seven,” so that film is almost an outlier, more focused on wrapping up Walker’s character than telling a cohesive story. With the “Fate of the Furious,” we have our first movie completely without Walker. His goofy, everyman vibe is painfully obvious immediately. Chris Morgan, the screenwriter of the series since “Tokyo Drift,” has now completely abandoned the small stakes of the first three movies and the goofy heist fun of four through seven and made “F8” an off-brand James Bond movie. With a quick rewrite this could easily pass as one of the Brosnan-era Bond movies with its goofy gadgets, forced romance and massive, world-saving stakes. That’s right. Instead of focusing on street races or robbing a massive drug lord, “F8” is actually about our ragtag group of friends and family saving the planet by helping Kurt

Russell’s nameless government agent prevent Charlize Theron from starting WWIII. The trailers also have been spoiling the fact that Vin Diesel’s grumbly patriarch, Dominic Toretto, has teamed up with Theron’s evil hacker character, Cypher (Ugh, “Matrix” much?), while fighting against his family. The reason why is explained fairly early on and doesn’t require much ret-conning to make the twist work. The best aspect of this series is how much fun they’ve become with each successive movie. Watching The Rock and Jason Statham beating the hell out of each other is a blast, regardless of whether you have trouble turning off your brain to enjoy these flicks. Sadly “F8” is probably the worst of the series since the downright terrible fourth one, but it tries so very hard. There’s an action sequence in New York that rivals anything the series has ever done, but it feels in service to a story we don’t really care about. Maybe this series has grown so large that we need a smaller stakes story to remind us why we love these characters in the first place. After eight movies, we care about Cousin Vin, Letty, The Rock, Ludacris, Tyrese and Paul Walker’s dearly departed Brian. As fun as it is to watch these characters save the world, they seem in WAY over their heads, which takes a little bit of the fun out of everything. Since we definitely have two more films in the franchise before everyone’s contracts are expired, “F8” is probably just a minor speed bump in one of the best action movie series in modern film history. SW

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Aerial Silks Fun Every Thursday, 4pm kids, 5:30pm adults. Through May 25. Silks Rising, 1560 NE 1st Street #10. 541-633-5160. Bend Marathon Takes in all that is amazing

about the city, and the beauty that surrounds it. Addition of a 10k run. April 23, 7am.

Brace & Roll Kayaking Class Offering two and three-hour sessions, see website for details. Sundays, 3-6pm. Through April 30. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541-317-9407. $25/$35. Cascade Chainbreaker 2017 Race Series Join us for two Wednesday-night short-

track mountain bike races that lead up to the main XC event on May 13th. Wed, April 26.

Dirty Half Marathon Training Group

Train for Bend’s best and oldest trail race in the company of other trail-lovers! April 22, 8-10am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. $55 on or before 4/07/17; $65 after.

Fast, Far, and Light: Why and How to Fastpack Join FootZoners Max King and Tonya 834 NW Colorado Ave Bend, Oregon 97703 541-388-0688 www.mountainsupplybend.com

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Littlehales to learn about fastpacking - how to cover lots of miles with lightweight gear. April 20, 7-8pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free, please RSVP.

Full Immersion Whitewater Kayaking Weekend A two and a half day introductory

progression series to whitewater and a great launching point for the aspiring life-long kayaker. Every other Friday, 5:30-8pm. Through Oct. 13. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541.317.9407. $245.

Ladies Night Performance Workout A weekly interval-based workout to improve running speed and fitness. April 19, 5:30-7pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd. 541-317-3568. Free, please RSVP. Steel Road Bike Group Ride Leaves from

Jackson’s Corner Eastside location. Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through Aug. 30. Jackson’s Corner Eastside, 1500 NE Cushing Dr. Suite 100. 541-382-2453. Free.

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ing weeks we’ll concentrate on specific topics and skills. April 27, 6-8pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541.317.9407. $25.

Women’s Rugby PNRFU D2 Playoffs

Come support your local women’s rugby team in the playoffs. April 22, 1-4:30pm and April 23, 10am-1:30pm. Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd. Free.

OUTDOORS Alder Springs Hike Hike from the top of the

Crooked River National Grasslands through sunwarmed sagelands. Registration required. April 20, 9am. Free.

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and other people in the community looking to improve their health. Tuesdays, 7-7:30am. Through Oct. 31. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St. Free.

Cantastic Summer Series Barrel Race

OBRA co-sanctioned barrel racing. April 27, 6pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond.

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OUTSIDE 20/40/40: Aerial Yoga

An emerging form of yoga, more approachable than it might look by Magdalena Bokowa, Nicole Vulcan and Richard Sitts

Magdalena Bokowa, 20-something I was ecstatic. Those childhood fantasies of running away to Montreal and joining Cirque de Soleil were finally coming to fruition, or so I wishfully thought. The mantra, “Easier said than done,” rings true with aerial silks, and the session can be as lighthearted or as intense as you, or your instructor makes it. Luckily, Mandy Butera was easy on us and my abs were sore for only a mere two days. Sore abs, you say? Yes, dear reader, after a particularly dormant winter, my abs were suddenly shaken alive with moves that resembled the ab-roller infomercials of the 90s, and a stretch that kept me in a three-legged plank

Nicole Vulcan, almost 40-something The start of any new fitness class has me thinking, at almost 40, that I’ve already become like my grandparents, rattling off my list of injuries as if they’re the only salient topics of conversation I have left. Nursing a longtime shoulder injury, a more recent elbow problem and a cranky back meant I was nervous about putting my body weight on said elbow and shoulder—but like all mindful yoga teachers, Butera offered modifications to accommodate. The plank pose sees your feet slung in the hammock while your arms support all your weight. Even in poses such as that, I still felt strong. Other poses that plague me in regular yoga, especially the hip openers, became easier in this format, since there’s no hard plane (the floor) acting as a barrier to a deep stretch. And since I am one of those whose arms shake and resolve weakens in floor-based

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with one foot precariously dangling in a silk for what felt like minutes, but was probably seconds. “Lift your other leg to meet it,” said the instructor, as the three of us flew into a supported, silky, wheelbarrow. “No way in F***ing hell,” was my thought after the fifth time. Luckily we were only instructed to only complete six. Screaming abs aside, I was impressed at the seamless fusion of traditional yoga postures, supported or enhanced by the aerial silks—so moves like half pigeon or forward folds could be deepened quite easily. Plus, there’s something about enveloping your body in silk that connects you to your sensual side— which I’m sure was what Richard enjoyed the most. All in all, this was deeply relaxing and challenging. And even though spending 10 minutes in a cocoon-like hammock, comforted by a fur blanket from Africa, made emerging back into the real world all the more challenging, at least I was well rested and relaxed enough to do it.

AIReal instructor Mandy Butera, left, leads Source staffers Magdalena Bokowa and Richard Sitts through the motions.

inversions, doing them without the necessity of upper body strength gave me extra stoke. Inversions are touted as benefiting the cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine and nervous systems. While peer-reviewed studies on inversions have been minimal, a 2007 article in “Yoga Journal” quotes longtime University of Minnesota anatomy instructor David Coulter, Ph.D., who said: “If you can remain in an inverted posture for just 3 to 5 minutes, the blood will not only drain quickly to the heart, but tissue fluids will flow more efficiently into the veins and lymph channels of the lower extremities and of the abdominal and pelvic organs, facilitating a healthier exchange of nutrients and wastes between cells and capillaries.” Three to five minutes upside down, using a busted-up shoulder as a base of support? Not so much. Accomplishing a three-minute inversion in an aerial hammock? Clutch. Richard Sitts, 60-something During our hour-long session, Butera mentioned that we might feel a particular pose the next day, and she was right. The following day I felt just a twinge of soreness deep in my belly and in my upper arms and shoulders. But it was that good kind of sore, the kind that makes you want to feel it

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even a little more. It was like some old muscle friends that I’d forgotten about checked in to say “hello” again. If muscles could talk, it was like, “Hey, slacker! We’re still here, even if you haven’t ‘partied’ with us in a long time. It’s about time you felt us again. Now, let’s party some more!” And that’s how I feel about AIReal Yoga; I want to do it some more! Butera was a helpful teacher, patient and kind, directing me to place my limbs and torso in awkward positions and poses while cradled in the silk hammock. She started us off easy with some basic poses while being suspended. As I got the hang of it, we worked up to the fully inverted, hanging upside-down position, which felt great, if not a little unnatural. By this time I’d just broken a little sweat and we concluded our session in savasana, fully wrapped up in giant cocoons. For the rest of the day I was immersed in that relaxing physical and mental sensation of “yoga bliss” that only a great yoga class can produce. SW Wren + Wild

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et’s just get this out of the way right now: Aerial yoga is not exclusively for circus performers, gymnasts and dancers. They’re the source of inspiration for this increasingly popular form of yoga, but the deep stretches and strengthening beneficial for people who move their bodies for a living can also benefit the rest of us. At Wren + Wild, the new natural cosmetics-slash-wellness studio located under the same roof as the Cosa Cura boutique, passersby can gaze into the floor-to-ceiling windows along Harriman Street and Greenwood Avenue and see a mass of mysterious-looking silky hammocks, hung from enormous rafters. Wren + Wild’s owner Mandy Butera opened the studio in March. She’s trained in the “AIReal” brand of yoga—one of several aerial yoga methods found worldwide. The hammocks are props that help you deepen certain stretches, get better alignment and perform long and impressive-looking inversions. It’s a tad intimidating at first glance, but once we were wrapped in the hammocks and hanging in a suspended form of savasana, like a trio of contented bat-children, we were convinced. Aerial yoga can be beneficial—and accessible—for people of diverse ability levels, and it looks really cool, too.

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Understandably, if your relationship is patterned on a movie, you’d like it to be “Love Actually,” not “Judgment at Nuremberg.” Sure, things are looking bleak at the moment. In fact, the best thing about your relationship right now probably seems like the right to a speedy trial. However, you may be able to change that — get back to the “really great thing” you two had — by understanding the possible evolutionary roots to your girlfriend’s morphing into LOVEMEEEE!zilla. It turns out that perceiving things accurately isn’t always in our best interest. In fact, evolutionary psychologist Martie Haselton explains that we seem to have evolved to make protective errors in judgment — either under-perceiving or over-perceiving depending on which error would be the “least costly” to our mating and survival interests. For example, Haselton explains that men are prone to err on the side of overestimating women’s interest in them. Evolutionarily, it’s costlier for a man to miss an opportunity to pass on his genes than, say, to get jeered by his buddies after he hits on some model. Man: “Yerrr pritty!” Model: “Um, you’re missing most of your teeth.” Women, however, err on the side of underestimating a man’s willingness to stick around. This helps keep them from getting duped by cads posing as wannabe dads. And, as Haselton points out, a woman’s expressions of “commitment skepticism” may come with a fringe benefit — “more frequent displays of commitment” (like flowers, prezzies, mooshywooshy talk) from a man “who truly (is) committed.” Unfortunately, your girlfriend’s express-

ing her “commitment skepticism” in exactly the wrong way — by trying to berate you into being more loving. Practically speaking, this is like running alongside somebody and asking them to explain the tax code while they’re being chased by a mob with flaming pitchforks. Because our brain’s “fight or flight” circuitry is also calibrated to protectively overreact, a verbal attack kicks off the same physiological responses as a physical one. Adrenaline surges. Your heart beats faster. And blood flow gets shunted away from systems not needed to fight back or bolt — like digestion and higher reasoning. This makes sense, because you don’t need algebra to keep a tiger from getting close enough for you to notice his need for Crest Whitestrips. Only — oops — higher reasoning is exactly what you need when it’s only your girlfriend chasing after you for a little more loveydoveyspeak. Of course, you understand that your girlfriend is a lady looking for your love, not a tiger looking to turn you into a late lunch. However, once that fight-or-flight train leaves the station, it keeps building momentum. (You can’t just treat your surging adrenaline like a bratty third-grader and tell it to go sit down.) So, though the problem between you might seem to start with your girlfriend, consider what psychologist Brooke C. Feeney calls “the dependency paradox.” Feeney’s research suggests that continually responding to your romantic partner’s bids for comforting (like expressions of neediness) with actual comforting seems to alleviate their need for so much of it. This isn’t to say you should make like a methjacked parrot and start squawking “Awwk! I love you!” until — thunk! — you beak-plant on the newspapers lining your cage. Instead, start by asking your girlfriend why she feels a need for this daily stream of “affirmations.” (Some Amy Alkon women get wiggy when, weekend brunch after weekend brunch, there’s never a diamond ring under their waffles.) Next, explain the science, including Feeney’s finding. Then, pledge to be more expressive in general (holding her, telling her you love her), but explain that you feel insincere punctuating every text and conversation with robo I-love-yous. As for her part, point out that if, instead of going off on you, she’d express her fears, it would put you in a position to reassure her. Ultimately, if you’re yelling “I love you!…I love you!” it should be because she’s running to catch a plane, not because you just can’t take another weekend chained to the radiator.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fantasize about

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Contagion may work in your favor, but it could also undermine you. On the one hand, your enthusiasm is likely to ripple out and inspire people whose help you could use. On the other hand, you might be more sensitive than usual to the obnoxious vibes of manipulators. But now that I’ve revealed this useful tip, let’s hope you will be able to maximize the positive kind of contagion and neutralize the negative. Here’s one suggestion that may help: Visualize yourself to be surrounded by a golden force field that projects your good ideas far and wide even as it prevents the disagreeable stuff from leaking in.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A reader named Kris X sent me a rebuke. “You’re not a guru or a shaman,” he sneered. “Your horoscopes are too filled with the slippery stench of poetry to be useful for spiritual seekers.” Here’s my response: “Thank you, sir! I don’t consider myself a guru or shaman, either. It’s not my mission to be an all-knowing authority who hands down foolproof advice. Rather, I’m an apprentice to the Muse of Curiosity. I like to wrestle with useful, beautiful paradoxes. My goal is to be a joyful rebel stirring up benevolent trouble, to be a cheerleader for the creative imagination.” So now I ask you, my fellow Cancerian: How do you avoid getting trapped in molds that people pressure you to fit inside? Are you skilled at being yourself even if that’s different from what’s expected of you? What are the soulful roles you choose to embody despite the fact that almost no one understands them? Now is a good time to meditate on these matters.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming weeks, there will be helpers whose actions will nudge you — sometimes inadvertently — toward a higher level of professionalism. You will find it natural to wield more power and you will be more effective in offering your unique gifts. Now maybe you imagine you have already been performing at the peak of your ability, but I bet you will discover — with a mix of alarm and excitement — that you can become even more excellent. Be greater, Leo! Do better! Live stronger! (P.S.: As you ascend to this new level of competence, I advise you to be humbly aware of your weaknesses and immaturities. As your clout rises, you can’t afford to indulge in self-delusions.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I love to see you Virgos flirt with the uncharted and the uncanny and the indescribable. I get thrills and chills whenever I watch your fine mind trying to make sense of the fabulous and the foreign and the unfathomable. What other sign can cozy up to exotic wonders and explore forbidden zones with as much no-nonsense pragmatism as you? If anyone can capture greased lightning in a bottle or get a hold of magic beans that actually work, you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A friend told me about a trick used by his grandmother, a farmer. When her brooding hens stopped laying eggs, she would put them in pillowcases that she then hung from a clothesline in a stiff breeze. After the hens got blown around for a while, she returned them to their cozy digs. The experience didn’t hurt them, and she swore it put them back on track with their egg-laying. I’m not comfortable with this strategy. It’s too extreme for an animal-lover like myself. (And I’m glad I don’t have to deal with recalcitrant hens.) But maybe it’s an apt metaphor or poetic prod for your use right now. What could you do to stimulate your own creative production?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Now would be an excellent time to add deft new nuances to the ways you kiss, lick, hug, snuggle, caress, and fondle. Is

there a worthy adventurer who will help you experiment with these activities? If not, use your pillow, your own body, a realistic life-size robot, or your imagination. This exercise will be a good warm-up for your other assignment, which is to upgrade your intimacy skills. How might you do that? Hone and refine your abilities to get close to people. Listen deeper, collaborate stronger, compromise smarter, and give more. Do you have any other ideas?

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If I had nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six sharpening my ax,” said Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most productive presidents. I know you Sagittarians are more renowned for your bold, improvisational actions than your careful planning and strategic preparation, but I think the coming weeks will be a time when you can and should adopt Lincoln’s approach. The readier you are, the freer you’ll be to apply your skills effectively and wield your power precisely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Zoologists say that cannibalizing offspring is common in the animal kingdom, even among species that care tenderly for their young. So when critters eat their kids, it’s definitely “natural.” But I trust that in the coming weeks, you won’t devour your own children. Nor, I hope, will you engage in any behavior that metaphorically resembles such an act. I suspect that you may be at a low ebb in your relationship with some creation or handiwork or influence that you generated out of love. But please don’t abolish it, dissolve it, or abandon it. Just the opposite, in fact: Intensify your efforts to nurture it.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your astrological house of communication will be the scene of substantial clamor and ruckus in the coming weeks. A bit of the hubbub will be flashy but empty. But much of it should be pretty interesting, and some of it will even be useful. To get the best possible results, be patient and objective rather than jumpy and reactive. Try to find the deep codes buried inside the mixed messages. Discern the hidden meanings lurking within the tall tales and reckless gossip. If you can deal calmly with the turbulent flow, you will give your social circle a valuable gift.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The best oracular advice you’ll get in the coming days probably won’t arise from your dreams or an astrological reading or a session with a psychic, but rather by way of seemingly random signals, like an overheard conversation or a sign on the side of a bus or a scrap of paper you find lying on the ground. And I bet the most useful relationship guidance you receive won’t be from an expert, but maybe from a blog you stumble upon or a barista at a café or one of your old journal entries. Be alert for other ways this theme is operating, as well. The usual sources may not have useful info about their specialties. Your assignment is to gather up accidental inspiration and unlikely teachings.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): After George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, he had to move from his home in Virginia to New York City, which at the time was the center of the American government. But there was a problem: He didn’t have enough cash on hand to pay for his long-distance relocation, so he was forced to scrape up a loan. Fortunately, he was resourceful and persistent in doing so. The money arrived in time for him to attend his own inauguration. I urge you to be like Washington in the coming weeks, Aries. Do whatever’s necessary to get the funds you need to finance your life’s next chapter.

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WELLNESS EVENTS 15 Dimensional Chakra Exploration Class Explore our 15 dimensional Chakras

in this 15 week course. Explore how to turn each chakra into a ‘color ray’ and become the embodiment of each ray. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through June 20. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. $225 or can pay weekly.

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personal questions answered from the “Akasha,” a large library that holds the recordings of all our lives past, current and life between lives. April 26, 6:30-8:30pm. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. $25.

Communicating for Life For anyone

who wants to learn and practice the basics, as well as for those who want to re-charge their compassionate/nonviolent communication (NVC) consciousness. Mondays, 6-7:45pm. Through April 24. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way Suite 200. 541-350-6517. $65. Sliding scale.

Community Healing Flow A gentle flow

class by donation with all proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Fridays, 5-6:15pm. Bend Community Healing, 155 SW Century Dr. Suite 113. 541-322-9642.

Complete Relaxation Empowers Everyday Life Join us to learn about a simple

practice that guarantees complete relaxation, mental and emotional stability, harmony in your relationships and much more. Become empowered to tap into your natural power of benefit. April 27, 6:45-8pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. $10-$20.

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Experience a breakthrough of consciousness with 9+ crystal, Tibetan bowls and crystal pyramids. Bring a mat and pillow. April 23, 7-8:30pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 509-456-8315. Donation.

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lifestyle changes that include healthy eating and physical activity. Tuesdays, 1-2pm. Through June 6. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-322-7446. Free. Thursdays, 1-2pm. Through June 8. Mike Maier Building, 1130 NW Harriman. 541-322-7446. Free.

ries, anxiety, improve sleep, refine and update thought patterns and grow your confidence in new situations. Wed, April 19, 10:30am-12pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm and Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm Through May 24. Riverside Wellness, 2955 NW HWY 97 #200. 360-607-7226. $169 6-week series, $39 Supply Fee, Drop-in avail.

Free Intro to Iyengar Yoga class Adults of all ages and levels of stiffness welcome. We focus on standing poses to increase flexibility in shoulders, hips, legs and to strengthen weak backs. See yogaofbend.com. April 21, 7-8am. Iyengar Yoga of Bend, 660 NE Third St. Suite 5. 541-318-1186. Free.

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From Conflict to Connection This CEU

qualified Compassionate/ Nonviolent Communication course shows participants how to build trust, safety, and connection in the workplace. Thursdays, 6-8pm. Through May 4. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way Suite 200. 530-867-3198. $80.

Women’s Full Moon Lodge A sacred space for women to circle and to experience, celebrate and harness the creative power we hold. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-285-4972. $10.

Healing the Loss Paradigm In this 9 week series, we will explore how The Loss Paradigm is manifesting in our lives. If we are not experiencing perfect happiness what happens if we change our minds about how we think about Loss. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through May 4. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. $10 per week.

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Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave. 541330-004. Free.

Manifestation Class Your thoughts create your reality. Heal relationships, bring deeper love into your life, increase prosperity and deepen your connection to your inner self. Class closed after the first week. Notebooks, pens, handouts, snacks provided. Directions given upon registration. April 26, 6:30-8:30pm. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. 4 Weeks, $10/week. Men & Stress Performance Learn the causes of stress and reduce the negative effects of stress. Call Dan Anderson, M.A. to reserve your place 541.390.3133 or email: dan@anderson-counseling.com. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Old Mill District, Upper Terrace Drive. 541-3903133. $25/week. Practice Groups (Compassionate Communication/NVC) Through practicing

with others, we can learn and grow using real life experiences to become more compassionate with ourselves and others. Some NVC experience necessary. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm and Wednesdays, 4-5:30 and 6-7:30pm. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way Suite 200. 541350-6517. Free.

Recovery Yoga Wherever you are on the road of recovery, this yoga class offers a safe and confidential place to explore how meditation, pranayama (breath work), journaling, and yoga can aid in your recovery and enhance your life. Thursdays, 7-8pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. By donation.

The Vance Stance Tired of being in pain? Get to the root of why you are tight, crooked, suffering. In this series of 2-hour classes in posture and flexibility, reduce pain in back, neck, shoulder, knees, hips, bunions. Mondays-Thursdays, 12-2pm and Mondays-Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through April 27. EastSide Home Studio, 21173 Sunburst Ct. 541-330-9070. $180, 12 classes. Tai Chi Grandmaster Franklin has 50+ years of experience, practice and knowledge. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45-10:45am. Grandmaster Franklin, 1601NW Newport Ave. 623-203-4883. $50. Tuesdays, 1-2pm. La Pine Parks & Recreation, 16406 First St. 541-536-2223. $30.

Tuesday Performance Group Maximize your time with focused, intense efforts. All ages and ability levels welcome. Sessions led by Max King, one of the most accomplished trail runners in the country. Email Max for weekly details and locations: max@footzonebend.com. Tuesdays, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Free. Yoga 5 Week Intro Course Learn poses

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ven the most challenged Mathlete amongst you knows that this week we celebrate 4/20, aka Stoner Christmas. But why 4/20? What mystical connection does this have to cannabis? Grab a mop to clean up your mind, because I’m about to blow it. What 4/20 is not: It’s not the following bullshit. I’m not sure how anyone came to the conclusion that it was, but maybe they were high. It does read like the type of thing someone who was sitting around with a Graffix bong, long overdue for a cleaning, dreamed up. Or perhaps someone who had a dream catcher hanging from the rear view mirror. (Yes, I have a problem with that. It’s a fucking CAR, you should be awake while operating it, not worried about “catching dreams” in motion.) • “It’s because of Hitler’s Birthday.” Wait, what? That sounds like something Sean Spicer would say. It’s true that the speed freak was born on 4/20 (Hitler, not Spicer), but there is no conceivable way anyone thought the best way to celebrate it was to start smoking weed. • “It’s Police code for “cannabis smoking in progress/cannabis crimes.” Do you actually think all police departments have the same codes from state to state? Or that they have a particular code for someone smoking weed? That’s stupid. Stop believing stupid things. • “The number of chemical compounds” in cannabis is 420. That isn’t true, and based on the pathetic amount of research we can legally perform on cannabis in this country, I’m surprised this has gained any traction. If you are saying this, you are insulting science. • “It’s the hotel room number the Grateful Dead always stayed at while on tour.” Oh Jesus, this again? Do you understand how touring works? Do you think an entire band as successful as the Dead all stayed in one room because it had a certain number on the door? No, they did not. And no, I don’t want to hear about the summer you followed them on tour while selling burritos

in the parking lot, or your bootleg tapes from ‘74 at the Cow Palace. Get away from me. • “If you take Dylan’s ‘Rainy Day Women #12 & #35” and multiply 12 x 35, you get 420.” True, the chorus is “Everybody must get stoned.” But that doesn’t mean Dylan was inserting math clues into his song titles. It makes me sad that you think Dylan had that sort of time or transparency in his lyrics. So why do we celebrate 4/20? Here’s the big reveal that’s going to change your life. Brace yourself: Because back in the 1970s, a group of high school buddies in San Rafael, California, who called themselves “The Waldos,” liked to get together in front of a statue of Louis Pasteur at their school to get high at 4:20 p.m. Later, that morphed into using 420 to refer to anything weed-related. That’s it. It comes from a group of kids smoking weed, (which is exactly what every prohibitionist freaks out about.) Those kids all ended up dying from weed, btw. Except they didn’t, because unless a bale of weed falls on you, no one ever does. Happy 4/20! Meanwhile, bills of interest in the state legislature right now: • Senate Bill 863 is on Gov. Kate Brown’s desk, awaiting signature. The bill would protect dispensary customers from having their personal information seized at pot businesses. Retailers would have 48 hours to remove info about customers from their books. • Senate Bill 301 was approved by the Senate Judiciary committee on Tuesday. The bill, if approved by the legislature, would prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees, should they test positive for a drug that’s legal in the state. In other words, employers would be blocked from firing workers, or refusing to hire applicants, based on a positive test for marijuana—with pilots, railway workers and truck drivers excepted.

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1 “Listen up,” long ago

1 “Mad Men” star Jon

5 Allude (to)

2 1966 N.L. batting champ Matty

10 1/8 of a fluid ounce

3 Trap on the floor, slangily

14 Perennial succulent 15 “I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You” musical 16 Certain mortgage, informally 17 Extinct New Zealand birds 18 Current host of “Late Night” 20 Far from optimal

4 “Tik Tok” singer 5 Vacation spot 6 Annually 7 Needs no tailoring 8 “I Love Lucy” neighbor

22 Basic PC environment

9 Zodiac creature

23 Like lycanthropes

10 Times to use irrigation

24 JetÈ, for one

11 Sax player’s item

26 Grand Coulee or Aswan, e.g.

12 “The Mod Squad” coif

28 “Kilroy Was Here” rock group

13 Battleship call

30 Anthony of the Red Hot Chili Peppers

19 It may be sent in a blast

34 Go off to get hitched

21 One way to crack

36 Mr. Burns’s word 38 This and that 39 Ceilings, informally 40 Past time 41 Emo band behind 2003’s “The Saddest Song”

25 ___ out a living (just gets by) 26 IOUs 27 Hawaii hello 29 II to the V power 31 Genre for Cannibal Corpse or Morbid Angel

43 “Ad ___ per aspera”

32 Start

44 They may use tomatoes or mangoes

33 Great value

45 “Am ___ Only One” (Dierks Bentley song)

35 Ended gradually

47 Jan. 1, e.g.

37 “Oh, well!”

48 Dwarf planet that dwarfs Pluto

39 Actor Oka of “Heroes”

50 ___ ipsum (faux-Latin phrase used as placeholder text)

42 Deck for a fortuneteller

52 Longtime “Saturday Night Live” announcer Don

46 They clear the bases

43 Prefix with space or plane

55 Epiphany

49 Island with earth ovens called ‘umus

59 “Way to botch that one”

51 Eggplant, e.g.

61 Elevator innovator Elisha

52 Sound from an exam cheater

62 In ___ (properly placed)

53 Frenchman’s female friend

63 “___, With Love” (Lulu hit sung as an Obama sendoff on “SNL”)

54 Decomposes

64 Golden goose finder 65 Trial run 66 Enclosures to eds. 67 Sorts

56 “Bonanza” son 57 Kroll of “Kroll Show” 58 Admonishing sounds 60 Abbr. after Shaker or Cleveland

“Trump is still not releasing his tax returns to us; so this April, I’ve decided not to release mine to him.”

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