January 13
COAA MOVIE NIGHT AT CROW’S FEET COMMONS
7:00 pm
Crow’s Feet Commons
875 NW Brooks St
Bend, OR 97701

Showing Jeremy Jones’ “Further”.

January 14
“KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” AVALANCHE PROGRAM
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97702

The “Know Before You Go” avalanche education program was developed to introduce people to avalanches, the complexity of making decisions and the destructive power of avalanches. This 60 minute presentation focuses on recognizing avalanche terrain, signs of instability and safe travel practices.

January 15
COCC HOSTS STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
9:00 am – 4:00pm
Rotunda Gallery, Barber Library, COCC Bend Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701

The photography of current Central Oregon Community College students will be exhibited through the end of January in the Gallery of the Pinckney Center for the Arts in Pence Hall on the COCC Bend Campus. The exhibit is of images created by photography students in classes taught by Paula Bullwinkel, professional photographer and master printer from New York City. Students shot, developed, hand-printed and toned or hand-colored using black-and-white film.

January 16
FRIENDS OF THE BEND LIBRARIES WINTER BOOK SALE
9:00 am – 4:00pm
Library Administration Building
507 NW Wall St
Bend, OR 97701

Saturday, January 16th – 9am to 11am – members only and memberships available at the door, 11am to 4pm – open to the general public
Sunday, January 17th – 1pm to 4pm – $3.00 Bag Sale- open to all

We will feature over 200 Comic Books at this sale along with best sellers, DVDs, CDs, Mysteries, Art, Photography, Romance, Biographies, Sports, Hiking, Oregon, Westerns, Cookbooks, Crafts, Non-fiction, travel, self-improvement, Gardening, Classics, and History. Upstairs we will feature Children’s and Parenting books for only $0.25.

January 17
ART & ALE PAINT NIGHT
5:00pm
White Water Taphouse
1043 NW Bond St
Bend, OR 97703

Local artist will guide you step-by-step in replicating the featured image. No experience necessary! Fee includes canvas, supplies & instruction. Food & drinks available for purchase at White Water Taphouse. To pre-register and see upcoming events, check out www.artandwineohmy.com/events

January 18
23RD ANNUAL GALA AT THE RIVERHOUSE TO BENEFIT HIGH DESERT MUSEUM
6:00 pm
Riverhouse Hotel and Convention Center
3075 US-97 BUS
Bend, OR 97701

The Gala at The Riverhouse has been a leading fundraising event in the community for the past 23 years. The Central Oregon Visitors Association, in partnership with The Riverhouse, produces the entire event from preliminary beneficiary selection, through donation procurement, ticket sales, and volunteer support for the evening of the event. The Riverhouse donates all of the food and beverage, facility, and labor for the night of the event, thereby ensuring that 100% of ticket sales directly benefit the selected beneficiary. The Gala remains one of the most successful charity events in Central Oregon and continues to help local non-profits in a meaningful way year after year.

January 19
PARLOUR CONCERT
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Blacksmith
211 NW Greenwood Ave
Bend, OR 97701

January 20
ART FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Wilds
30 SW Century Drive, Suite 120 (in the the orange building)

Like exercise and meditation, various modalities in art have been proven to calm the mind and reduce stress. Students of all artistic levels are invited to experiment with several art-forms, both meditative and therapeutic. Come enjoy the camaraderie and awakening of your creative mind. Wine and beer will also be offered! To register, and for more information, please visit:www.karenruane.com/classes.