(Photos courtesy of COCC) Writing Workshop: Delicious Food Writing Taught by experienced recipe creator, food and wine writer and restaurant critic, Dani Nichols, this class will help you write about the things you taste. Whether it is getting your mother’s biscuit recipe out of your head and onto paper for future generations or reviewing a…
(Image courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a program of community events in November, including a scholar’s talk on Indigenous resiliency (November 2), an online Native American history game (November 3-14), Native beading classes (November 5 and November 19), and discussions of the novel A Grandmother Begins…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Every great solution begins with a curious mind. Put on your detective hat and dive into “Know Problem” this November with Deschutes Public Library. Investigate the deepest mysteries of the universe and let your curiosity meaningfully contribute to science. Join a collective meditation and sharing circle to honor nature….
On Saturday, October 25, families are invited to join Tyler & Clarry’s Treasure Hunt Adventure, a free, interactive literary scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Redmond into a walkable world of imagination. Beginning at Herringbone Bookstore, adventurers will receive a treasure map guiding them through downtown businesses in partnership with Enjoy Downtown Redmond. Along the way,…
Roundabout Books is excited to host local artist Dennis McGregor for a pre-holiday evening based on his popular children’s books, highlighting You Stole My Name, You Stole My Name Too and You Stole My Name Tools. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on November 6 at 6:30pm. McGregor’s work is known for its gorgeous…
(Aiden Thomas) Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library is hosting An Evening with Author Aiden Thomas at 4:30pm on Tuesday, October 14, in the facility’s West Reading Room. This event is free and open to the public, with refreshments served. Visit cocc.edu/library for more info. The transgender, Latinx, New York Times-bestselling author will share the…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Experience High Desert Literature See acclaimed authors at Waterston Prize evening on September 25 Join us for a night of High Desert literature on Thursday, September 25! The Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony will celebrate winner Heather Quinn and include inspiring presentations from guest authors. Keynote speaker Dan Flores,…
((Left) Heather Quinn (Right) Dan Flores) Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and author Beth Piatote, Ph.D. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize, established in 2014 by author and Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, honors and…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The Redmond Library is being recognized nationally and regionally for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The library is featured in the September/October 2025 issue of American Libraries, the magazine of the American Library Association (ALA). Highlighted in the publication’s Superior Sustainability section, the Redmond Library is celebrated…
(The Art in the West Closing Party on Saturday, September 20 features artist demonstrations and live music in celebration of the annual exhibition | Photo by Todd Cary) September at the Museum Are you ready to experience wonder? From the return of the Indigenous Speakers Series and a literary celebration to an exhibition closing party…
