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May 26th-June 7th. Central Oregon golf courses are taking a swing at the recession by donating a limited number of HALF PRICE rounds of golf to help raise money for regional public schools. To tee up at your favorite participating course for 50% OFF the regular rate, simply buy your rounds here and use them between May 26 and June 7. Thanks to the generosity of our golf community, local education foundations will receive ALL the proceeds. www.golfforschools.org.
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A nationwide accredited program, focusing on driving safely, within DMV laws, and compensating for changes occurring after age 50. Each class is 8 total hours, conducted over two consecutive 4-hour days. $14 Student fee ($12 AARP members). All drivers welcome! Qualifies for auto insurance discount at age 55. Ruth Womack, District 8 coordinator. 541-317-0610.
PRINEVILLE- Senior Center, June 1-2nd, 8am-Noon. To Enroll: 541-548-2826.
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At Oregon State University, Cascades Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97701. OSU-Cascades’ annual free lunchtime lecture series showcases the range of research and scholarship underway by our faculty. The series invites you to bring a brown bag lunch and get an in-depth look at faculty research projects and understand how they relate to your world.
www.visitbend.com.
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Opens June 2nd. Is blossoming into one of Oregon’s leading farm–direct marketplaces, bringing together growers and producers with people who hunger for fresh, local, healthful foods and agricultural goods. The Market occurs twice a week at two locations. We’ve also continued to reach out to the community as the first farmers market in Oregon to launch a Farm to School program. Two locations: Mirror Pond at the top of Drake Park, Wednesdays 3–7 pm, June 3 – mid-Oct. and St. Charles Medical Center east parking lot, Fridays 2–6pm, June 5 –Sept. www.bendfarmersmarket.com.
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Wild Wednesdays
High Desert Treasure Hunt! - fun throughout the Museum.