May 8
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The
Crook County Community Coalition meets at 7 a.m. at the Crook County Library in
the Prineville Police Department meeting room. Continental breakfast will be
available. For further information, call 416-8392.
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The
Central Oregon Knit-Wits Guild Machine Knitters will meet at 10 a.m., at the
Broughton Room at the Crook County Library.
For further information and place of meeting, call Gwen at 447-4155.
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There
will be story time for children at 11 a.m. at the Crook County Library. For
more information, call 447-7978.
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Help
in researching family history will be made available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. at the Bowman Museum on the corner of Third and Main.
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Kiwanis
International of Prineville meets at noon at Meadow Lakes Restaurant, located
at 300 Meadow Lakes Dr. For more information, contact President Larry Beard at
447-5090.
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The
Prineville Senior Center is hosting pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Call Judy at
447-6844 for further information.
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Oregon
Equestrian Trails Mid Central Oregon Chapter will be meeting at 6 p.m. at the
Stafford Inn. For further information,
contact Don Plane at 416-3708.
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Oregon’s
Wildlife and Land Usage Alliance will meet at Gee’s Restaurant at 7 p.m. For
more information, call Gaylord McLamb at 447-8221.
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The
Eastern Star Carnation Chapter No. 44 of Prineville meets at the Masonic Lodge.
For more information, contact Betty Royle at
447-1432.
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There
will be a meeting of the Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation
(COACT) from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, 2363
SW Glacier Place, Redmond. For more information, contact Andrew Spreadborough at 541-504-3306.
May 9
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Cowboy
Mounted Action Shooting Cabin Fever Shoot begins today at 9 a.m. and goes until
May 11. Take Highway 26 to Mile post 14.5 between Prineville and Madras. Free
to public. Saturday & Sunday six-stage match with .45 single action pistol,
also rifle and shotgun competition. Come see how the west was won. Fun for all
ages. Shooters of all ages as well. For more information contact Hawkeye Scout
@ 541-447-7012
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Give
your child a head start! Neighbor Impact’s Head Start Program is recruiting
children for the 2008-2009 School Year. Head Start staff will be at Price Slasher from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today to pass out
applications and assist families in filling them out.
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The
Crook County United Fund will meet at the Crook County Library in the Juniper
Room from noon to 1 p.m. CCUF helps 26 agencies in Crook County. If you have
any questions call Sharon Gowen at 447-7978.
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There
will be an open house to welcome Director David Patterson to the Crook County
Library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be
provided by the Friends of the Library.
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The
Cecil Sly Surf Shack School Carnival and silent basket auction will occur
tonight at 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cecil Sly Elementary. Tickets are 5 for $1 or $.25
each.
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The
Prineville Eagles will serve a mini meal at 6 p.m., followed by karaoke at 7
and a meat raffle. For info, call Ann at 416-1775.
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The
COCC Big Band Jazz is doing their tri-county concert tour and will perform at
Crook County High School tonight at 7:30 p.m.. Admission is free, although
donations are accepted. For more information, contact director Ted Burton or
visit the band’s website at www.coccbigband.com
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Jumpin’
Juniper Good Sams meet for campouts, potluck, fun
games, and fellowship. For further
information, contact Dick Rose at 447-5490 or Shirley Page at 382-7031.
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A
Narcotics Anonymous meeting will be at 8 p.m. in the Broughton Room of the
Crook County Library. The library is located at 175 Meadow Lakes Dr. For more
information visit www.centraloregonna.com
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A
count-down celebration for the 75th Annual Jefferson County Fair and
Rodeo begins tonight at 6 p.m. with a social hour and a meal at 7 p.m. Also
features music by Prairie South and a beer garden. Cost is $6 per person and
$10 per couple.
May
10
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The
Crook County Landfill free yard debris day is today. Landfill hours are from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The
Ochoco Creek Clean-Up and Barbecue presented by Parr Lumber begins at 8 a.m.
and lasts until noon today. Lunch is provided for participants. RSVP to Rose at
541-323-3166.
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The annual Prineville Community Garden
clean-up day will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a potluck to follow. Gardening tips and help will be given at that
time.
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The Crook County Garden Club will hold
their annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot in front of Rite
Aid in Prineville. Please stop by for a great selection of locally grown plants
for your garden. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Charlene at
416-8264.
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Lookout
Mt. Grange No. 741 meets at 10 a.m. at the grange hall located nine miles east
of Prineville on Highway #26. A potluck
lunch will follow the business meeting.
The Grange is a family oriented community service organization founded
in 1867 with roots in rural America. The
Grange offers a wholesome family atmosphere and provides companionship,
socializing and legislative influence.
For more information, contact Ruth at 447-5406 or Edy
at 447-5349.
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The second annual Blue Oval Roundup Ford Car Show
is happening this Saturday at Robberson Ford in
Bend and Prineville. Starting at 10 a.m. in Bend and 3 p.m. in Prineville, this
Ford car show will feature up to 100 of the best Ford vehicles from years past
and today's hottest models. The event is a 100 percent benefit for Kids Center
of Central Oregon. There will be a BBQ, raffle and silent auction to help raise
money for an incredible community cause: child abuse evaluation and
treatment.
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The
Sagebrush Shufflers will be dancing at the Powell Butte Community Center, 8404
SW Reif Road in Powell Butte, from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
For more information call 923-8167. Come to watch the dancers and join in.
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The
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 617 will meet every month at the
Prineville Airport. For further
information, call Bob Daly at 416-0878.
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The
Prineville Eagles will be serving a Cinco de Mayo
Mexican dinner with mild seasoning for $8 at 6 p.m. There will also be a dance
with music from Bobby and Larie at 7 to 11 p.m. For
more info, call Ann at 416-1775.
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The Mitchell Lions Club presents a No. 6
dance at the Mitchell Community Hall. Doors open for the event at 6:30 p.m. and
it will include live music from Elmo and the John Day River Boys, a full course
barbecue dinner, door prizes and a pie auction. The cost is $5 for singles and
$8 for couples. Bring an old pair of prescription glasses to receive a
discount.
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The
Redmond Spanish Conversation and Language Interchange Group meets
at 9:30 a.m. Native speakers of each
Spanish and English help each other learn the other’s language. The meeting is held at Santiago’s Maté Company at 528 SW Sixth St., just north of Bank of
America in downtown Redmond. If you need
to bring young children, please bring things for them to do. Contact Barb at 447-0732 with any questions.
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Parlez - vous le Français? A French
Conversation Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Santiago’s Maté Company, located at 528 SW Sixth St. in Redmond. Join us as we have fun learning and speaking
the French language! It’s free and open to all! Questions? Call
Barb at 447-0732.
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Redmond Habitat for Humanity will be holding its
annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. at Eagle Crest Resort’s Juniper
Hall. The theme of this year’s event is “Securing a New Foundation and will
feature live music by Bellavia. There will also be a
silent auction with many great items donated by local businesses. Tickets cost
$25 per person and are available at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, Redmond
High School, Columbia River Bank south branch and the Habitat for Humanity
office in Redmond. For more information, call 548-1406.
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The
Bend chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets today at 1 p.m.
at the Deschutes County Historical Society, 129 NW Idaho in Bend. For more
information, call Jeanie Bean at 322-0898.
May
11
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The Crooked River
Dinner Train will have a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch ride which will board at
10 a.m. The train will depart at 11 a.m., and return at 1:30 p.m. For
reservations call 447-4485 or visit www.crookedriverdinnertrain.com
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The
Ochoco Valley Railroad Club meets at 1 p.m. at the building just west of Carey
Foster Hall on Lynn Blvd. For more information call Brad at 447-6158.
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The
Prineville Eagles will be serving a regular breakfast or omelet for $5 at 8 to
11 a.m. For more info, contact Ann at 416-1775.
May
12
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Ochoco Assisted Living hosts “Men’s Coffee Hour”
at 9:30 a.m. This is the guys’ time to
get together and visit while having coffee and goodies on the house. Join the group at the Village, 830 NE Elm
St. For more information call Dallas,
Activities Director, at 416-3600.
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The
Crook County Quilt Guild meets from 9:30 a.m. until noon in the Broughton Room
of the Crook County Library. For further
information, contact Georgia Frick at 416-0662 or Marilyn at 447-3306.
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A
quilting group will meet at the Prineville Senior Center from 9 a.m. until
noon. This group is separate from The
Crook County Quilt Guild. For further
information, contact Lee Daly at 416-0878.
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The
Lions Club International of Prineville meets at the Apple Peddler Restaurant,
1485 NE Third St. The meeting begins at noon. Board
meetings are at the same location.
For more information call Karol Stockton at
447-4342 or Barbara Collins at 447-3821.
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The
Prineville Senior Center is hosting pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Call Judy at
447-6844 for further information.
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Weight
Watchers meets at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall at 200 E First St. in
Prineville. Stop by for more information.
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The
Prineville Support Group for those interested in weight loss surgery or those
who have had weight loss surgery will take place at Stafford Inn from 6:30 to
7:30 p.m. For more information contact Kathryn Wilson at 322-1765, or Kathi Climer at 788-1435, or
416-8215, or Jill Rich at 447-2202.
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There
will be a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at the Rebels Roost, located at 396 NE
Second St. at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit: www.centraloregonna.com
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Central
Oregon Retired Educators will have their monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30
a.m., at the Zion Luther Church in Redmond.
All retired educators or those interested are invited to attend. Cost is $8.50
for the luncheon. Call Sandra Gregg at 548-4197 for more information.
May
13
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Everyone is invited
to an orientation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Crook County Library in the
Broughton Room when an advisor will discuss Eastern Oregon
University and its
distance education programs. Advising orientations are all conducted by
appointment only. Contact Brenda McDonald at 385-1137 or bmcdonal@eou.edu to
reserve a time by May 8.
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The
morning chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets for a half hour of
weigh-in and an hour of support, camaraderie and weight loss information from
8:30 to 10 a.m., in the classroom, southwest entrance, of the First Baptist
Church, 450 SE Fairview St. The first meeting is free. For more information,
call 416-2638 or 447-5600.
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Help
in researching family history will be made available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. at the Bowman Museum on the corner of Third and Main.
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The
Rotary Club of Crook County meets at noon at Barney Prine’s
Steakhouse. Call Club President Von
Thompson at 447-1354 for more information.
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The
Soroptimists International of Prineville meets at
noon at the Prineville Senior Center, located at 185 SE Belknap. Call President
Karole Stockton at 447-3103 for more information.
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The
Prineville Eagles will be serving burgers and hot dogs at 5 p.m., followed by
bingo at 6 and game night at 7. For more info, contact Ann at 416-1775 or
447-7659.
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The
evening chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets for a half hour of
weigh-in and an hour of support, camaraderie and weight loss information from
5:30 until 7 p.m. in the basement of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 807 E.
First St. The first meeting is free. For more information, call 447-3549 or
447-7281.
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An adult Sign language
class, taught by Kathleen Godat, will meet every Tuesday
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crook County Christian School. The cost is $30 per
month. Please call 416-0114 for more information.
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Get
the kids ready for bed and bring them to “Pajama Storytime”
at the Crook County Library. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., there will be stories,
simple crafts and everyone gets a sticker. For more information, call 447-7978.
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The
Prineville Evening Quilt Guild now meets from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at the Crook
County Library. All members and guests
are invited to attend. For more information contact Kim Pieren
at 416-9218.
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Oregon’s
Wildlife and Land Usage Alliance will meet at Gee’s Restaurant at 7 p.m. For
more information, call Gaylord McLamb at 447-8221.
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The Powell Butte Farmers/Community Club holds
member gatherings (everyone in Powell Butte is a member) at the new Community
Center, 8404 SW Reif Rd, beginning
at 7 p.m. Excluding July and August.
We would like to hear ideas for events, fundraising activities or just
come to discuss topics of interest in the community. Please visit www.powellbuttecommunitycenter.com
for more information.
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The
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Central Oregon
will be sponsoring an Oregon Chautauqua program by Connie Battaile
entitled Out of the Ordinary Oregon.
This free, public program will take place on at 2 p.m. at the Bend Senior
Center, 1600 SW Reed Market Road. The program is funded by the Oregon Council
for the Humanities (OCH). For more information, call 541-617-4663 or visit
http://osher.uoregon.edu
May
14
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Moms in Touch meets from
7:40 to 8:40 a.m. at the First Baptist Church,
540 SE Fairview,
Prineville. This is a meeting to pray for the children and the schools. All
Moms, Grandmas, and friends of children who would like to pray are
welcome. For information contact: Jerri Bronson 541-447-2777.
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“Wee
Read” is a new storytime at the library open to
children from birth to age 3, and their caregivers. Join Sonia at 10 a.m., for songs, finger
plays, and inte
