Events starting May. 28 in Bend

NAMI Family Support Group

For information on volunteer opportunities at Bethlehem Inn please contact Courtney, Community Engagement Coordinator, at volunteer@bethleheminn.org. 541-322-8768 x11

Last Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Volunteer, Groups + Meetups

Free

Mental Health

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. 541-316-0167

Mustangs to the Rescue

Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Mustangs to the Rescue

21670 McGilvray Road, Bend SE Bend

Free

Seeking help with all aspects of horse care. No experience necessary. 541-330-8943

Bend ReStore

Ongoing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

224 NE Thurston Ave., Bend Midtown/Orchard District

Free

Silver Sage Trading Store Winter Sale

If you want to help make affordable homeownership a reality for individuals and families in Central Oregon, consider volunteering at the Bend ReStore! 541-312-6709

Ongoing, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

High Desert Museum

59800 S. Highway 97, Bend SW Bend

Free

Seasonal Events + Markets

At the Museum store, you get more than a souvenir. Kick-start your year-end shopping at Silver Sage Trading. Find 20% discounts on most merchandise for Museum members, plus special discounts on holiday gift favorites. Then, on November 30, shop support the High Desert Museum on Museum Store Sunday! 541-382-4754

Commonwealth Pub Happy Hour

Ongoing, 12-6 p.m.

The Commonwealth Pub

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

Free

Redmond Family Kitchen Dinner

It's 5 for 5, with $5 draft beers, $5 house wines, $5 margaritas, $5 crushes and $5 well liquor. Play ping-pong, darts, cornhole, games and enjoy afternoon music on patio and indoors. 541-668-6200

Mondays-Fridays, 2-4:30 p.m.

Mountain View Fellowship

1475 SW 35th St, Redmond Redmond

Free

NeighborImpact Office - Redmond

Family Kitchen is continuing to provide nutritious meals to anyone in need, now in Redmond! Volunteers prepare dinners and clean up afterward. Email Tori with any questions or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RedmondDinner 631-942-3528

NeighborImpact

Mondays-Fridays

2303 SW First St., Redmond Redmond

David Kreitzer New Year Exhibition

Free

Volunteer, Fundraising

Support NeighborImpact and its programs! Register as a volunteer, then browse open opportunities. Roles needed: Food Bank, HomeSource, facilities, special events and more! 541-419-2595

Thursdays-Sundays

David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio

20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend Awbrey Butte | NW

Presentations + Exhibits, Arts / Crafts

Free

NEW: Tradition Lives-New Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer healing and meditative oils. "In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer's love of nature propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking and stunning oil and watercolor Water, Landscapes, Figure, Fantasy, Nishigoi Koi, Wine Country, Still Life, Mid-West Heritage 8052342048

Volunteer, Feed the Masses!

Mondays-Sundays

Family Kitchen

231 NW Idaho, Bend Downtown

Free

Rosie Bareis community campus

At Family Kitchen, the mission is to serve anyone who needs nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment. They have tons of volunteer needs - servers, cooks, shoppers, and more. Groups and teams wanted! Monthly or quarterly opportunities! Visit familykitchen.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer interest form.

Volunteer CASAs Needed

Ongoing

1010 NW 14th Street, Bend Downtown

Free

Volunteering in Oregon's High Desert with ONDA

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. They are community volunteers who advocate solely for the best interest of children and youth in foster care. Our pre-service training classes are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively advocate for these children. 541-389-1618

Ongoing

Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store

Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon's high desert. They engage the public in their work to improve the health of desert ecosystems by leading guided, small group, volunteer service trips in some of eastern Oregon's most remote and beautiful landscapes. Visit www.onda.org/trips to find the full calendar and descriptions of current volunteer trip offerings.

Ongoing

Humane Society Thrift Shop

61220 S. Highway 97, Bend SW Bend

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For more information visit the website at www.hsco.org/volunteer. 541-241-3840

Ongoing

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com.

Bend Ghost Tours

Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Downtown Bend

Downtown Bend, Bend Downtown

Two Suns Art Studio + MakerSpace

$25

Presentations + Exhibits

Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend's permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. 541-350-0732

Art Play

Thursdays, Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.

70 SW Century Drive, Bend Century West

Arts / Crafts, Kids Classes + Workshops, Open Sessions + Playtimes

$25

Toddlers and preschoolers dive into process-based art through sensory stations, open-ended exploration, and hands-on creative play. With rotating themes and art stations each week, children develop independence, enhance fine motor skills, build expressive language abilities, and gain confidence through joyful experimentation and creative self-expression. Come dressed for mess! Ages 2-5 541-892-6471

Volunteer with St. Vinny's Food Pantry!

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. and Mondays, 1:45-6 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul

950 SE 3rd, Bend SE Bend

Happier Hours + Power Hour

Support your neighbors facing food insecurity in Bend! Have a few hours a week, or even one day a month to give? Help us with: client reception, food pickups, deliveries, truck loading & unloading, client pantry help, and pantry stocking. Please apply on our website.. thanks very much! 541-389-6643, 541-389-5117

Mondays-Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays, 8-9 p.m.

Midtown Yacht Club

1661 NE Fourth St., Bend Midtown/Orchard District

Free

Belly Dance Classes, all levels welcome

$3 draft Coors Light, $5 draft beer and food cart specials that will make your taste buds dance! 458-256-5454

Mondays, 5-6:15 p.m., Thursdays, 5-6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5-6:15 p.m.

Private Studio

., Bend Larkspur | E

Dance, Group Workouts + Fitness, Yoga + Meditation

$20

Expand your movement language by learning a variety of Belly Dance styles + build strength, grace, confidence, & community. Classes include a great workout, yoga, professional technique, functional fitness approach for alignment, longevity, & safety in movement and body. Performance opportunities for those who desire 4156225323

Fencing

Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

High Desert Fencing Club

61445 S. Hwy 97 Suite D, Bend SE Bend

Free

Kids Classes + Workshops, Group Workouts + Fitness

Learn the Olympic sport of fencing! High Desert Fencing Club offers instruction in Foil and Epee for 9-year-olds through adults. We offer a one-time free trial lesson on Tuesdays with a reservation. Fencing gear provided. Please email us at HDFencing@gmail.com to arrange a date for your free trial lesson. 541-419-7087

Energetic Readings/Intuitive Readings

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.

Blue Lotus Energetics

145 NE Revere Ave, Studio C, Bend Midtown/Orchard District

Women's Cancer Support Group

$125

Spiritual

Energetic readings reveal the energies that boost, block, or impact you in specific areas of your life. Tuning into your unique energy system, we explore where you feel stuck, limited, or unsettled, and how you can shift to feel more joyful and empowered. In-person and Zoom. Learn more at bluelotusenergetics.com/energetic-readings. 541-241-2207

Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

230 NE Ninth St., Bend SE Bend

Free

Groups + Meetups

We are a group of women cancer survivors providing support and information to those newly diagnosed with cancer and/or undergoing treatment. We are here for you.

Crochet Café

Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Fancywork Yarn Shop

200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend Mountain View | NE

Free

Arts / Crafts

Bring your crochet projects and join your host, Fancy Nancy, and other crocheters at Fancywork Yarn Shop. This 2-hour hook session is designed specifically to foster community among the crochet crew. All skill levels are welcome in this weekly drop-in event. 541-323-8686

Volunteer for Foster Dogs

Thursdays

Volunteer to be a dog foster parent! There is a huge need and it is very rewarding, giving you a sense of purpose. Each dog is special. 458-292-8362

Thirsty Thursday!

Thursdays, 4-9 p.m.

Portello Lounge

2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend Summit West

Free

The Winery at Manzanita- Bend

$7 glasses of wine/bubbles, $4 Rainiers, $10 margaritas + mules, $7 Wild Roots vodka lemonades, $12 Aperol spritz. 541-385-1777

Vino & Vibes

Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.

550 sw Industrial Way #194, Bend Old Mill

Free

Open Mics, Live Music

Enjoy an evening of wine and Local community grooves every Thursday. Local singers and song writers welcome. (213)219-1272

$10 Rebuy Hold’em Tournament

Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Bend Poker Room

917 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend SE Bend

$10