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EVENTS/CALENDAR

March Events 2010

5th-7th THE BACHELOR BUTTE DOG DERBY Wanoga Sno-Park. Compete in various dog-sled events in the Cascade Mountains for trophies. The snow park is on Highway 46 (Cascade Lakes Highway) on the way to Mt. Bachelor

10th DO-IT-YOURSELF: SPA PRODUCTS 12:00pm-1:30pm at Sunriver Area Public Library. Anita Tracy leads a workshop on creating your own luxurious spa products for your bath, including body powder, bath fizzies, herbal milk bath, and an almond scrub. Supplies are included, but registration is required. Register online or by calling Lisa at 541-312-1034.

11th-14th CENTRAL OREGON SPORTSMAN SHOW at Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. Times vary. Adults: $9 Ages 6-16:$5 Under age 5: Free. Visit the Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show for the largest displays of boats and RVs in the area.

13th ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEED 1:00pm-6:00pm White School Park building. Tickets: $25 include unlimited cracked crab. Available from La Pine Frontier Days 541-536-7821 or email info@lapinefrontierdays.org.

13th SILVER LAKE LION’S CLUB ANNUAL CHILI FEED 6:00pm Includes a chili cooking contest and an auction that includes some great pies and desserts. A portion of the proceeds will support North Lake CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program. Silver Lake Firehall. 53224 4th St., Silver Lake.

19th-21st CENTRAL OREGON ROD & CUSTOM SHOW at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR. Adults: $11 Ages 6-15: $6 Under 6: Free. $2 discount with 2 canned goods for local food bank.

19th-21st CENTRAL OREGON ROD & CUSTOM SHOW at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR. Adults: $11 Ages 6-15: $6 Under 6: Free. $2 discount with 2 canned goods for local food bank. www.centraloregoncarshow.com

20th LIVING ON A FEW ACRES CONFERENCE 9:00am-4:30pm at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR. Workshop from OSU Extension Service focussing on people living on small acreages. Register with the university extension program. 541-548-6088 $35 before March 15, $50 after.

20th ART WORKSHOP WITH WALTER J. LEE. 1:00pm-2:30pm at La Pine Public Library. Artist and Art Therapist Walter Lee, whose art is currently on display at the Library, will hold a workshop for adults on "Expressiveness Through Art". Free to the public, but space is limited. Register online or by calling Lisa McGean at 312-1034.

20th SPRING EQUINOX 10:00am-4:00pm at Sunriver Nature Center. Join us for day of exploring how the natural world rejuvenates itself after the long winter season for this year’s Spring Equinox. Adults:$3 Children:$2 Members:Free

22nd GIRL'S SUMMIT by TAPS. A day of events for middle and high school girls. Snacks provided. To sign up contact Mary Fleischman 541-536-5002. Free.

22nd-26th HIGH DESERT MUSEUM SPRING CAMP 9:00am-3:00pm at High Desert Museum 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Ages 5-9: $100 for the week. Call 541-382-4754, ext.329 for more information.

25th-28th SNAKES ALIVE! SHOW at High Desert Museum. 2 shows per day: 12:00pm & 2:00pm. Members: $5 Non-members:$7 + admission. These exciting hands-on lessons will showcase different varieties of snakes. 26th TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION: EARTH 7:30pm-8:30pm Sunriver Nature Center. Find out how Earth compares with our neighbors in our solar system and beyond. Adults: $9, Children: $6, Members: Free

April 2010 Events

April 3, 10, 17, & 24 Thursdays 10:00am-11:30am SPRING FAMILY FORAYS Sunriver Nature Center. All ages are encouraged to join a naturalist for a nature walk exploring the wonders of early Spring in Sunriver. $3 Adults $2 Children (ages 2-5) Members Free

10th "JACKPOT SPRING PLAY DAY" at Ghost Rock Ranch, presented by La Pine Rodeo Association. Start time: 9:00am. Free to public. Individuals entry: $20, Family entry: $45. Compete for cash prizes in different categories. www.lapinerodeo.com

11th-13th OREGON GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM at Bend Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center, 3075 North Business 97. Registration through March 22, 2010, Full Conference Registration: $250.One day registrant (all day Monday or Tuesday): $160. http://www.oregontourismconference.com

Past Events

February Events 2010

DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
-BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA -10:00 A.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
-WORK SESSION AGENDA-1:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
-PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA-6:00 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
-BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA-10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
-WORK SESSION AGENDA -1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010

1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd (Mondays) FREE SOCIAL PAINTING CLASS La Pine Senior Center, 16450 Victory Way. Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm. Beginner project class where you can socialize and have fun. Bring your supplies and a project if you like. Free.

2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd (Tuesdays) FAMILY FUN STORIES Sunriver Area Public Library Meeting Room, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver 10:30am-11:30am. Ages 0-5.

3rd CASCADE LAKES RELAY ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 6:00pm at Mid State Electric Co-op. Looking for nonprofit organizations to participate in this running event. www.cascadelakesrelay.com

4th DESCHUTES LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS LUNCHEON 10:00am at King Buffet 2050 N.E. Third Street. Pam Borders of the Bend Crime Lab is the speaker.

4th GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOK 12:00pm-1:00pm Sunriver Area Public Library. Read and discuss “Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan” by George Mortenson. Free.

8th-10th OREGON WRESTLING CLASSIC Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center. Friday and Saturday- Adults:$10 Seniors and students: $5. Sunday-Adults:$5. Seniors and students will be admitted free for Sunday’s wrestling. http://oregonwrestle.com/

10th ANIME MANIA! Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver 1:30pm-3:30pm. Free for 6th-12th graders. Watch Japanese animation, learn how to roll sushi and use chopsticks.

10th LA PINE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00pm at La Pine Senior Center 16450 Victory Way. Review the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Fore details email Deborah McMahon dlts55@yahoo.com or call city hall 541-318-8330

10th LA PINE PUBLIC INPUT MEETING 6:00pm at La Pine High School Auditorium. Discuss the remodelling of the White School Building. Food provided.

10th & 11th ANNUAL HIGH DESERT GREEN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE at Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Register online, prices vary with conference events. Educational conference for green industry professionals who work with landscapes. For info contact Amy Detweiler amy.detweiler@oregonstate.edu

12th GENETICS AND THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES 6:30pm at Sunriver Nature Center, 57245 River Road. Lecture #2 from "Darwin's Legacy: 200 years of insights and challenges" by William Cresko. Members: $8 Non-members: $10 Students: $3 for individual lecture, or $50 for the 7 part series. www.sunrivernaturecenter.org

13th & 14th OBSERVATORY NIGHT SKY VIEWING 8:00pm-10:00pm at Sunriver Nature Center. Adults: $6 Children (ages 2-12): $4 Members: Free www.sunrivernaturecenter.org

13th BALD EAGLES IN OREGON 2:00pm-3:00pm at Sunriver Nature Center. A slideshow presentation about one of Sunriver's largest predators. Program included with Center admission, Adults: $3 Children (ages 2-12) : $1 Members: FREE www.sunrivernaturecenter.org

13th & 27th SNOWSHOE NATURE WALKS 12:30pm-3:30pm at Sunriver Nature Center. $7 Adults $4 Children Members: $3 Adults: $2 Children. Reserve you and your group at 541-593-4394.

14th VALENTINE'S DINNER CONCERT 6:00pm at The historic Great Hall at the Sunriver Resort. $75 for concert, dinner, and a glass of wine. Sunriver Music Festival Ticket Office 541-593-9310.

15th- May 7th WALTER J. LEE ART EXHIBIT at La Pine Public Library, 16425 1st Street La Pine. Local artist showcase. Free. 21st ART ENVY: HENRY MATISSE 2:00pm at Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Free art workshop with supplies included. Learn about the artist and create a collage. Taught by local artist Paula Bullwinkel. Free. 24th TEEN GAME DAY 1:00pm-3:30pm at Sunriver Area Public Library. Play video, board, and card games. For 6th-12th graders. Free.

24th LISTEN AT THE LIBRARY: SHORT FICTION FOR FULL GROWN PEOPLE 6:30pm-7:30pm at Sunriver Area Public Library. Free.

27th & 28th OREGON TRAIL GUN SHOW 9:00am-6:00pm Sat and 9:00am-5:00pm Sun. Deshutes County Fairgrounds and Expo. Admission: $5

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