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August 14-15th. A fun filled event in Culver Oregon. Food, Games and all sorts of activities. Please come and enjoy the festivities. www.madraschamber.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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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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This Central Oregon event will be held in Bend, Redmond and Prineville. This is a community effort to gather quality clothing and needed household items for families as they get ready for the coming school year. Community members may come to any of the local distribution sites to either give or receive quality clothing and household items. There is no cost to participate in this event and all community members are welcome. Community volunteers will be collecting items in the two weeks prior to the event and donated items may be dropped off in the two days prior to the main event. For more information on what is needed, how to give, and how to participate, call the Great GiveAway! Event Hotline at 541-678-7656, or go on-line to www.cogga.org.
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Running is for the Birds
First annual fun run with sanctioned 5K,10K courses and a 1 mile family walk. Activities and fun for all ages. Proceeds support the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org.
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August 14th, 9-5pm and 15th, 10-4pm. At the Village Green Park. Antique dealers selling quality antiques and collectibles. Free admission and plenty of parking. Additional activities to be posted at later date. Sponsored by the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. www.sisterscountry.com.
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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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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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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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June 26 - Sept. 25, 10am-2pm. Sponsored by NorthWest Crossing & Clear 101.7. This exciting outdoor market will host live music and a variety of vendors and artisans. Everything from fresh, artisan cheese and eggs, to orchard-fresh fruit and berries, herbs, meat, organic skincare products and so much more!
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This inaugural, juried Art Faire is sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, in partnership with the esteemed Sunriver Music Festival. The Faire will be held in the newly refurbished Village at Sunriver. All net proceeds will support deserving non-profits in Centeral Oregon, thus “Artist with Heart.” The Sunriver Art Faire coincides with the Sunriver Music Festival concerts. The Festival’s popular family concert will be held on our site as the Art Faire’s climactic finale Sunday afternoon. In addition to the Artists and Craftspeople showing and selling their work, this weekend event will include entertainment on 2 stages, a children’s art area, food, as well as a wine and brew garden. www.visitbend.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.