Around the Bend / THU NOV 12
Surviving The Holidays: Community Grief Workshop
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10 a.m. · Partners in Care, Bend
Partners in Care workshop on Nov. 12 offering suggestions for managing the needs of the season while grieving a loss, or for supporting someone who is grieving. Navigating the holidays can be especially challenging while grieving.
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Bingo x Pint Night for Camp Fire Central Oregon
Bingo and Pint Night at The Abbey at Monkless on Nov. 12, benefiting Camp Fire Central Oregon. Monkless donates $1 from every pint ordered to Camp Fire, with bingo, prizes, and food and drink.Fall Sports Banquet Night
Sisters School District's Fall Sports Banquet Night, the end-of-season banquet for fall sports teams and athletes.Fireside Music Series
Fireside Music Series at The Suttle Lodge: intimate winter music almost every Thursday inside The Skip Bar & Restaurant, with musicians playing by the fireplace hearth. Reservations are required and ticket prices vary; all ages welcome.Ice Breaker
A lightly guided social soaking night with hot tubs, cold plunges, and music — built for meeting new people and finding adventure buddies beyond the bar scene.Lets Paint a Racoon
Sarah from Lets Paint leads a raccoon painting class at Bend Tea + Art Lounge. 6–8pm, $55.Little Artists: Clay Creations
Weekly clay class for kids ages 5 to 10 with Ms. Alyssa, using air-dry clay. Each week children sculpt a new project, from animals and creatures to miniature foods and seasonal decorations.Monthly Pinball Tournament
Monthly Pinball Tournament at The Capitol in Bend on Nov. 12. A recurring pinball tournament hosted at The Capitol.Red Wine Blind Tasting
Red Wine Blind Tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Bend on Nov. 12. The downtown tasting room and restaurant pairs Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine with sustainable Oregon wines.Terrebonne Country Christmas
Terrebonne Country Christmas takes place at Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St in Terrebonne, on Nov. 12.Wintervention
Hoodoo's Wintervention at Three Creeks Brew Pub on Nov. 12, part of Hoodoo's Snow Series Giveaway with lift tickets, skis and boards. The event raises funds for the SNOWDAYS Foundation and includes Snowballers Bingo.Game Night for Spanish Learners
Bring your best Spanish (or Spanglish) for a night of old-school games at Bend Central Library on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. No apps, no screens — offline fun for Spanish speakers and learners of all levels, for adults and teens ages 16+.5:30a
Aint Misbehaving Dog Training
Ain't Misbehaving Dog Training holds a session at Trinity Episcopal Church.9:30a
Council on Aging Tai Chi Class
Tai chi practice hosted by the Council on Aging at Trinity Episcopal Church. The group is closed.9:30a
Building & Grounds Budget
Building and grounds budget meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church.10:00a
Enneagram Class
An Enneagram class at Trinity Episcopal Church.10:15a
Connect W's Munch & Mingle in Bend
ConnectW's Munch & Mingle lunch in Bend on Nov. 12 at 11:45 a.m. at Currents at the Riverhouse. ConnectW, a women's business networking group established in Bend in 1986, holds Munch & Mingle lunches for members and guests on the second Thursday each month.11:45a
Midweek Eucharist
Midweek Eucharist service at Trinity Episcopal Church.12:00p
WildwoodIN THE NEWSLETTER
Film screening in the Old St. Francis theater.3:45p
Boys Basketball Game @ HOME vs Warm Springs
Middle school boys basketball home game against Warm Springs.4:00p
Girls Wrestling Meet @ Sky View MS
Girls wrestling meet hosted at Sky View Middle School, with Sisters School District wrestlers competing.5:00p
Isla Rhyne
Live piano in Frankie's downstairs dining room: Isla Rhyne, a young local musician from Sisters, plays from 5:00-7:00pm. No cover.5:00p
Members’ Reception for Music By HandIN THE NEWSLETTER
Members' reception for the Music By Hand exhibit at the history museum.5:00p
Oregon School Ski Association Fundraiser and Info NightIN THE NEWSLETTER
Fundraiser and info night for Central Oregon high school ski racing.5:00p
Poker Night
Poker Night at Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend on Nov. 12 at 5:00 p.m. The lounge is a modern cowboy steakhouse and bar at 225 SW Century Dr.5:00p
Sisters Country Running Club: Thursday run (weekly)
Sisters Country Running Club's Thursday fun run, 5:30pm at Sweat PNW in Sisters. Free and open to all levels.5:30p
Bend Marathon kickoff launch party
Head to FootZone for the annual Bend Marathon kickoff launch party at 6pm on November 12th!!6:00p
Central Oregon Running Klub (CORK): Thursday run (weekly)
Central Oregon Running Klub's Thursday social run, 6pm; locations vary, and runs are always followed by food and/or drink.6:00p
Handpicked Series by Tom Nechville & Linda Leavitt
Live music from Tom Nechville and Linda Leavitt, part of the Handpicked Series at Frankie's (formerly Sisters Depot) in Sisters.6:00p
Live Music with Pete KartsounesIN THE NEWSLETTER
Bend singer-songwriter and flatpicker Pete Kartsounes, live at Stoller.6:00p
Native American Heritage Month
Part of COCC's Native American Heritage Month events: artist Speakthunder presents on bringing Indigenous art into modern design and concepts, demonstrating his craft with a variety of materials, on Nov. 12 from 6-7 p.m.6:00p
Sidney Joseph
Sidney Joseph, a multi-instrumentalist and smoky-voiced singer, performs live. He recently moved to Oregon from Philadelphia and is finding inspiration for new songs.6:00p
The Quon Trio
The Quon Trio plays Americana and roots rock live at River's Place.6:00p
Thursday Fun Runs
Social run meeting at Crosscut Warming Hut at 6pm every Thursday. The 45-minute run has pace groups for 3, 4 and 5-7 miles, with food and drinks after.6:00p
Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK): Thursday run (weekly)
Redmond Oregon Running Klub's Thursday run, 6:15pm; all paces welcome. Meets at rotating Redmond restaurants and pubs, followed by food and drinks.6:15p
Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine, Brendan O'MearaIN THE NEWSLETTER
Author Brendan O'Meara talks about his Prefontaine biography, Front Runner.6:30p
Thursday Night Trivia with Sink or Swim Trivia
Trivia night hosted by Sink or Swim Trivia, free to play. Gift card prizes go to the top three teams, and teams are advised to arrive early to secure a table.6:30p
Women's New Moon Circle
A monthly women's circle at Hanai Foundation, led by Shonna Edwards, gathering with the lunar cycle for guided meditation, intention-setting and altar offerings. Bring a journal and a pen.6:30p
Girl WinterIN THE NEWSLETTER
Ski film night at the Tower Theatre.7:00p
Karina Rykman: Late Checkout Tour 2026 & Spencer Marlyn Band at The Domino RoomIN THE NEWSLETTER
Karina Rykman's Late Checkout Tour stop, with Spencer Marlyn Band.7:00p