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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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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 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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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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Victor Johnson (folk/blues)
August 15th, 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Victor Johnson offers blues and folk music focusing on kids yet appreciated by all ages. www.theoldmill.com.
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Entertainment to be announced. www.sunriverchamber.com.
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Held every third Sunday at the Rosie Bareis center, from 6-7:30pm. This is being sponsored by Dr. Stacy Sharlet ith donations being accepted to benefit the Deschutes Children’s Foundation. For more info, call 389-3406.
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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.