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June 18-20. Enjoy a Rodeo, Food Vendors, Arts and Crafts and History about the Treaty of the Warm Springs Reservation. Warm Springs Oregon.
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Bend Airport, 63132 Powell Butte Rd., Bend, OR 97701. Start off your summer AND Father’s Day weekend with a thrill-filled family day at the Bend Airport! www.visitbend.com.
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At the Old Mill District. Children of all ages are invited to come to the Old Mill District to kick off Commute Options Week. Bring all non-motorized vehicles to the West Side parking lot for decorating fun. The parade begins at 9am. Safety checks, give-aways, and lots of fun! Win a REI Navara bike Sponsored by Old Mill District, REI, Arts Station.
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June 19th, 9-11:30am. Inspired by Energy Trust’s Home Energy Makeover contest, this free workshop will teach you how energy works in a home and what impact your actions can have. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of home-energy use, the effects of appliances and systems on your energy bills and how changing simple behaviors can reduce your energy and carbon footprint. You’ll also learn about what you can do to increase comfort and indoor air quality, how to distinguish do-it-yourself techniques from projects that may require professional services, and understand what diagnostic testing can do for your home. At The Environmental Center. Registration is required: www.regonline.com/HEIQ_Bend. www.energytrust.org
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Desert Sage Agility Arena, 24035 Dodds Rd., Bend, Oregon 97701. Promoting a healthy relationship between you and your dog! The carnival is a place to view demos of Dog Activities such as Agility, Rally, Carting, Scootering, etc. Browse wonderful booths of dog and human products & services. Listen in on a information talk of Pet First Aid. Try you luck in the great Raffle! Come join us! All proceeds benefit the High Desert Search Dogs, a local non-profit Search & Rescue training group! Pre-register for our FREE event and get entered into a special door prize! www.visitbend.com.
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Summer Solstice
A special day of learning the importance of Summer Solstice to our natural world. What does nature do with all that sun? Enjoy presentations, displays, activities and solar viewing. $4 Adults $3 Children SNCO Members Free
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At Sahalee Park in Madras – come and enjoy free entertainment and homemade wares from around Central Oregon. 9-2pm every Saturday in June, July and Aug.
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Eco-Hikes in Central Oregon
June 5, 12, 19 & 26th, 9am-Noon. Join a naturalist for an informative hike at one of several Central Oregon destinations. We’ll explore wildlife, geology, wildflowers, and whatever comes our way. Bring water, a snack, meet at the Nature Center and we’ll carpool to the trailhead. Group size will be 5 to 12 people. $12 Adults, $8 Children and $10 SNCO members. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required.
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At Knife River (on Hwy 20 west of Bend at Tumalo. $5.00 per child
All proceeds benefit parent education in Bend, Sisters through Together For Children. Call 389-9317 for more information. Children all ages welcome! Come play on & watch
Back Hoes, Dump Trucks, Bulldozers, Cement Mixers and MUCH more!
Bring your own “Tonka” toys to play with in a gigantic sand pile. Buy a
raffle ticket to win your
own little rig!
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10am-4pm. Look for the canopies and come enjoy the arts, crafts, food and music. Indulge yourself and buy gifts for friends and family. There is something for everyone at the Central Oregon Saturday Market. The COSM has been active since 1974 and getting larger and more diverse each year. Our show season runs from Memorial Day weekend (a two day affair) through mid-September.
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Celebrates wonderful wines and brews of the Pacific Northwest. The day will also include live music, wine and beer pairing classes, cooking demos, art vendors, a VIP section, and fantastic food. All against the backdrop of Sisters, Oregon. This western town features fabulous scenery, accommodations, retail and restaurants. Entrance to the festival is free. Village Green Park, Sisters, Or . www.sisterscountry.com.
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Visit the Commute Options table for more information on healthy options. Camp set up behind Anthony’s.
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Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idahp Ave, Bend, OR 97701, 541-312-3100. Kicking off summer, old school! Join the Museum and register in our old fashioned marble tournament. In addition to the tournament, there will be marble free play throughout the day, lawn games, picnic fare, and other fun activities. www.visitbend.com.
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June 4-20th. Wed-Sat., 7:30pm and Sun, 2pm. It’s September 1934, and Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous tenor Tito Morelli, to appear for one night only as Otello. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers, passes out, and is presumed dead. In a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades his assistant to go on instead. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. www.cascadestheatrical.org.
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Summer Night Sky Viewing
Begins June 19th at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Join us for a full night of activities starting at 9pm for an introduction to telescopes, 9:30pm for a multi-media presentation and stay for 10:30 guided constellation of the night sky. $6 Adults, $4 Children (ages 2-12) SNCO Members free.