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August 27 and 28th at the Madras Airport. www.madraschamber.com.
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August 27-28th. KIDS Center is once again a beneficiary of the 2010 Ghost Tree Invitational, taking place August 27-28. It’s a fabulous two-day event featuring Central Oregon’s premiere golf tournament and the highly-anticipated “Dinner on the Range” with 16 chefs and the finest West Coast wineries and breweries in attendance. New this year: A “celebrity auction” where you can win the right to add the celebrity of your choice to your golf team. Your chosen celebrity will be the 5th player in your group for the day, and give you an added edge for the top prize! Visit www.ghosttreeinvitational.com for more information, schedule and tickets.
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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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At the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Bob Dylan folk music legend can draw from famous songs such as Mr. Tamborine Man, Tangled Up in Blue, Like a Rolling Stone and Times They are a Changing and many more. We are also looking forward to John Mellencamp performing his many hit songs including Jack and Diane, Pink Houses, Small Town and other great songs. Tickets on sale Saturday, July 10 via Ticketmaster and at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District starting at 10am. Opening band TBA. www.theoldmill.com.
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An Old Fashioned Variety Show to benefit NTAF Southwest Kidney Transplant Fund in honor of Bonnie Morrissey. 21+ Tickets $15. When you hold a fundraiser, it’s good to have talented friends. Join us for an old fashioned variety show to benefit the NTAF Southwest Kidney Transplant Fund in honor of Bonnie Morrissey. Learn about organ donation, support Tower volunteers Bonnie and Monterey as they prepare for Bonnie’s upcoming kidney transplant, enjoy song, dance, improv, radio theatre, and do come dressed to impress! At the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. www.towertheatre.org.
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Frogs, Frogs, Frogs
Learn all about the latest research just published by Jay Bowerman, lead researcher for the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Jay had discovered new insight into the causes of amphibian deformities and fungal threats to the species. Learn how to identify frogs by their croaks, calls and ribbits. This is a FREE presentation.
www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
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7th Annual Sneak Peeks
August 26, 27, 28 (7pm reception, 7:30pm peek) and August 29 (1:30pm reception, 2peek) The Cascades Theatrical Company Board of Governors and staff cordially invite you to attend our free annual Sneak Peek Event! For each peek, the directors of the upcoming shows will tell you a bit about each play, and then actors will do a reading of a scene for you. This year our season includes: Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde”; Ken Ludwig’s rollicking farce “Moon Over Buffalo”; “Oliver!” the musical by Lionel Bart; “Distracted” a comedy by Lisa Loomer; Mitch Albom’s poignant “Tuesdays with Morrie”; and, potentially the fabulous comedy “Sex, Drugs & Rick ‘n’ Noel” by David Tristram (rights pending). There will be complimentary appetizers and desserts, as well as a no-host cash bar (wine, beer and champagne)! This is a perfect time to get to know the theatre, purchase season passes, become a member or volunteer and be a part of YOUR Community Theatre for our 32nd Season! Make it a party and bring a group of friends who love to support the Arts in the community! 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.
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Owl Prowl
Offers a chance to see the real night life in Sunriver. Join a naturalist and prowl the nature trails for sightings of amazing nocturnal creatures. Easy trails are suitable for all ages. $4 adults, $2 children (ages 2-12) and SNCO members are free. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org.