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Sew Easy: Pajamas for Beginners

This once-a-month group provides space and support for expressing the thoughts and emotions of grief using collage art. Participants will be provided materials to create their own collage piece each month, with an ongoing visual perspective of how grief evolves and changes over time. Contact Carla J at (541) 771-3257 (541) 771-3257

FREAK’N ART

1265 NW Wall st., Bend River West

$180

Worthy Brewing – Main Pub and Brewery

Learn to sew your own cozy pajama set in this beginner-friendly, 3-day workshop! You’ll master sewing machine basics, from threading to hemming, and walk away with a handmade matching set. Practice cutting an pinning patterns, sewing seams, and making buttonholesâ€”all in a small, supportive class led by expert instructor Sabrina. 541-508-7438

Worthy Boots & Brews

495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend Mountain View | NE

Free

Dance, Beer + Drink Events, For Teens

Weâ€™re bringing you new line dance lessons and an hour of open dance floor time. Inside the Hop-Mahal at the Eastside Pub. Family-friendly. Beginner-friendly. 541-241-6310

Elise Franklin Quartet: Tuesday Night Jazz

The Commonwealth Pub

30 SW Century Dr., Ste. 100, Bend River West

Free

Live Music, Music

The Elise Franklin Quartet, a group of experienced musicians playing jazz standards and Latin, is led by Elise Franklin on vocals and Jack Krouscup on piano. Elise grew up in a musical family, and pursued acting first, which led to singing professionally in 2000. Be ready for a wonderful evening. 541-668-6200

Joy of Capoeira

High Desert Martial Arts

63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend SE Bend

NAMI Mental Health Peer Support Group: La Pine

$20

Group Workouts + Fitness

Experience the excitement, rhythm, and culture of Brazil. This event is perfect for beginners looking to try something new and engaging. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. 5416783460

La Pine Senior Activity Center

16450 Victory Way, La Pine La Pine

Free

Access Bars and Body Process Gifting and Receiving

NAMIâ€™s Peer Connection Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental health challenges. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators whoâ€™ve been there. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month. 541-316-0167

The Blissful Heart Hidden Garden

105 NW Greeley Ave, Bend Downtown

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Free

Spiritual

Did you know your body’s first language is energy? Group trade of Access Bars and Body Processes is a great way to connect with others in the area and receive! If you have taken a Bars or Body Process class, join! What’s possible if we receive bodywork regularly? Everything! 541-848-7608

Trivia Tuesdays

The Lot

745 NW Columbia St., Bend River West

Free

Trivia + Game Nights

Stop scrolling and streaming, get out of the house and flex your brain. Your friends will be excited for the invite, so put it out there and make memories on Tuesday nights. A local host challenges you with six questions in six categories. The heated benches are calling your name. 5416681815

Jazz at the Suttle Lodge

13300 Hwy 20, Sisters Sisters

Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

Join us for Dirty Jazz with Wolfe House Records, first and third Wednesdays of the month, all winter long! 541-323-0964

Aspen Fencing Work Party

outside Sisters, Sisters Sisters

Kids Studio! Contemporary Native American Art

Free

Volunteer

Join us for a fall aspen fencing work party at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Volunteers will remove wire fencing from thriving aspen stands and then help move them to places where the aspen need protection from heavy browsing by local wildlife. Your efforts will help improve habitat for native plants. 5413300017

FREAK’N ART

1265 NW Wall st., Bend River West

$150

Choosing the “Write” Platform: A Substack Session

Unleash your child’s creativity with Kids Studio! Each 2-hour session is packed with fun and artistic exploration. In this session we’ll Learn about some fabulous, contemporary Native American Artists including: Wendy Red Star, Jeffery Gibson, Marie Watt, and Cannupa Hanska Luger. Young Artists age 7-12 541-508-7438

Downtown Bend Library – Brooks Room

601 NW Wall St,, Bend Downtown

Free

Words

Registration is required. Learn Substack: write, publish, and grow your audience effortlessly.

Car Maintenance Basics

City of Redmond

Redmond, Or., Redmond Redmond

$95

Whether you’re new to driving or just tired of feeling lost at the shop, this hands-on workshop teaches real car skills. Learn to check fluids, inspect tires, spot upsells, and stay calm during roadside issuesâ€”all while working on real cars. Walk away with real knowledge and real confidence. 650-224-6750

Helping Parents Heal

Free

Current Fiction Book Club

Helping Parents Heal i a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting bereaved parents. HPH goes a step beyond other groups by allowing open discussion of spiritual experiences and afterlife evidence in a non dogmatic way. HPH welcomes everyone regardless of religious or non-religious background and encourages open dialogue.

Roundabout Books

900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend NW Crossing

Free

Words

We will discuss “There Are Rivers in the Sky” by Elif Shafak. 5413066564

The Cottage Craft Club

Pomegranate Home and Garden

120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend Mountain View | NE

Free

Bring a craft, in-process project, garments for mending, or art supplies yearning to be used. We’ll settle into The Cottage at Pomegranate for a calm evening of crafting & conversation. Tea will be provided & some art supplies will be available for spontaneous creating! Free to attend. Sign-up required. 541-383-3713

The Beaver Den Book Club

Bend CoWorking

150 NE Hawthorne Avenue, Bend Midtown/Orchard District

Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series: Reb and The Good News

Free

Groups + Meetups

Beavers are remarkable animals that shape ecosystems through their dam-building and habitat creation, influencing other species and environmental processes. To better understand their impact, we host a monthly science reading event where we critically evaluate research papers on beavers. Join us to discuss and explore these fascinating studies together. 541-699-1606

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

13300 Hwy 20, Sisters Sisters

Most Thursdays from NovemberÂ through May, we have some fireside live music. 541-323-0964

Aspen Fencing Work Party

Indian Ford Meadow

outside Sisters, Sisters Sisters

Free

Volunteer

Join us for a fall aspen fencing work party at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Volunteers will remove wire fencing from thriving aspen stands and then help move them to places where the aspen need protection from heavy browsing by local wildlife. Your efforts will help improve habitat for native plants. 5413300017

Surviving The Holidays

Partners In Care

2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend SE Bend

Free

Please join us for this half-day workshop in which we offer suggestions for managing the needs of the season while grieving a loss or wanting to know how to support someone who is grieving during this busy time of year. (541) 771-3262

Paul Eddy

Austin Mercantile

19570 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend SE Bend

Free

Weed Management: The War is On!

“As long as we’re singing, then the world’s alright and everything’s swinging!” Paul Eddy sings hits through the decades, plus originals from his new album “Oregonian.” 5417970037

City of Redmond

Redmond, Or., Redmond Redmond

Free

In this problem-solving, interactive workshop, youâ€™ll learn to identify invasive weeds with free apps, explore effective strategies to combat them, and design a sustainable, long-term management plan to reclaim your property. There’s a potluck too, so bring something to share with your neighbors! 650-224-6750

Kaleo Young

The Lot

745 NW Columbia St., Bend River West

Free