Around the Bend / MON NOV 16
Bend Zen Meditation
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 6:30 p.m. · Trinity Episcopal Church, Bend
Bend Zen's Monday-evening meditation sitting, hosted at Trinity Episcopal Church.
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6 more events, 1 with live musicMonday
Canned Food Drive – House Competition
A Sisters School District canned food drive run as a house competition, running November 16-20, 2026.Centering Prayer
A Centering Prayer group meets at Trinity Episcopal Church for a period of silent, contemplative prayer on Monday afternoon.1:30p
Return Volunteer Info Session - Virtual
What: Join OAS Staff for a required virtual info session about the upcoming winter season. On-snow training is optional this season, based on your volunteer goals.5:00p
RAB Middles Book Club
A book club for middle-grade readers, led by Roundabout employee and former youth services librarian Kathleen, with members helping to curate the reading list. It meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m.; spoilers and endings are discussed.6:00p
Speed Dating
Evening of mingling and speed dating put on by professional matchmakers with Epiphany Match. Tickets are $10, with food and wine available for purchase.6:30p
An Evening With David Sedaris
Humorist David Sedaris returns to Bend for an evening of readings and recollections, a Q&A and a post-show book signing. He is known for personal essays and bestsellers including Me Talk Pretty One Day and Calypso.7:30p