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August 13-15th. The inaugural Sunriver Art Faire titled “Artists with Heart” is a juried show sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club in partnership with the Sunriver Music Festival. Join us as we strive to make this a stellar showcase of the best of our arts communities to an appreciative and buying audience. Proceeds will support deserving nonprofits in Central Oregon. Contact Anita Lohman at or e-mail SunriverArtFaire@yahoo.com for more information. www.sunriverchamber.com.
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August 11-15th. Annual camping and stargazing event at Indian Trail Spring in Ochoco National Forest east of Prineville. Cost: $55 for adults, $15 for ages 13-17, $5 for ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and under. Preregistration and preparyment required. www.ospcommittee.org.
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August 12-15th, Noon-7pm. Old Mill District
August 12-Amateur Casting Clinic (5-8pm) - All ages and skill levels
August 13-Amateur Division (Men’s and Women’s) (8am-2pm)
August 14-Men’s and Women’sTournament Casting Division (7am-4pm)
August 15-Team Casting Competition (7am-4pm)
August 15-Kids Tournament, 7am-4pm. Two divisions (Ages 6-12 and 13-17)
$25 to enter or $40 for teams. All entry forms and checks need to be received no later than July 31, 2010. Prizes include two 12 ft. kayaks, gift cards and various cash prizes. Part of the proceeds from this event will go to Trout Unlimited Deschutes River Chapter. www.theoldmill.com.
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August 12-15th. Cost of Freedom: Vietnam Wall and memorials for Iraq, Iraqi Freedom, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, Korean and World War II, plus 9/11 and POW/MI. Opening Ceremonies Thursday 8/12/2010 at 6 pm. TO REMEMBER AND HONOR ALL VETERANS Location: Redmond High School. Phone: 541-548-4108
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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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August 13th, 5-8pm and 14th, 10-3pm. At the Sisters Episcopal Church. Juried art show & sale, silent auction, live music, children’s activities, petting zoo, face painting, country store & book sale. Free admission. All proceeds benefit community outreach programs. www.sisterscountry.com.
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Translation by Christopher Hampton. August 6-7th, 6pm and 12th-13th, 7:30pm, Aug. 8th and 15th, 2pm. 6pm - begin at Mockingbird Gallery with the opening of “The Power of Suggestion” featuring the works of artists Steven Lee Adams, Joseph Alleman, H. Shane Ross & Rodd Ambroson. 6:45pm- festivities move to the Greenwood Playhouse for hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and an auction of fabulous artwork prior to the performance at 8pm. After the show - enjoy dessert and champagne, mingle with the cast and crew. Call for Tickets. Opening Night Gala (all inclusive) are $45 per person. Other performances are $15 per person.
www.cascadetheatrical.org.
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Presents FREE Family Films every Friday at 7:30pm and enjoy free popcorn at
the Jefferson County Rodriguez Annex located on E and 8th Street.