March 2026 Sunriver Scene - Flipbook - Page 36
‘Know Rot' is the topic for March at Deschutes Public Libraries
Redefine “rot” and explore
themes of decay, transformation, and renewal with
Deschutes Public Library.
Send your tastebuds on a
journey with artisanal cheese
tastings or attend a family-friendly charcuterie class
focused on fermented foods.
Explore the world and plot of
“Hamlet.”
Create layered gelli-plate
prints using mushrooms and
learn about the science of death
and decomposition with the
Deschutes County Medical
Examiner’s Office.
Teens can get hands-on with
needle-felting fluffy fungi and
kids can create artistic mushroom garlands using recycled
materials.
All programs are free and
open to the public. Programs
marked with an asterisk require
registration.
For information about the
classes, visit deschuteslibrary.
org. People with disabilities
needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary
aids) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.
org or 541-312-1032.
materials to experiment with
texture, layering and color to
produce one-of-a-kind prints.
Registration required.
• Monday, March 16, 10 a.m.
Redmond Library, 827 SW
Deschutes Avenue, Redmond
• Friday, March 20, 3 p.m.
Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver
Not Your Mama's Cheddar*
From the United Kingdom to
the United States, trace cheddar's journey from humble beginnings to the Industrial Age.
Sample a curated selection of
America's most beloved cheese
with cheese professional Teri
Tith.
• Saturday, March 7, 3 p.m.
La Pine Library, 16425 1st
Street
wine. Light snacks paired as
palate cleansers between tasting.
Ages 21+.
Registration required.
• Wednesday, March 11,
5:30 p.m. Arome, 432 SW 6th
Street, Redmond
Needle Felt Fungus*
With a bit of wool and a
special needle, create a beautiful
three-dimensional mushroom.
This introduction to needle
felting is a great way to try your
Vinegar Vs. Wine*
Explore the basics of what hand at a new hobby.
Intended for teens ages 13creates vinegar versus wine, and
taste your way through three 18. Registration required.
• Thursday, March 12, 3:30
distinct types of vinegar and
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Fit Check: Sustainable
Clothing Swap for Teens*
Refresh your wardrobe in this
collaboration featuring The Enp.m., Sunriver Library, 56855 vironmental Center, and learn
how to mend and alter clothing.
Venture Lane
Intended for teens ages 14+.
Drop-ins are welcome, however,
Mushroom Garlands with
registered participants will be
Two Suns Art Studio*
Learn how to craft from given free entry to the Pavilion's
the recycle bin and turn land- open skate session.
• Tuesday, March 17, 5:30–7
fill-bound materials into a
p.m.
The Pavilion, 1001 SW
playful piece of décor. Intended
Bradbury
Way, Bend
for elementary-age children; all
children must be accompanied
by a caregiver. Registration Sunriver Nature Center and
Observatory: Secrets in the
required.
• Thursday, March 12, 6 Soil
Enjoy mushroom dissection
p.m. Two Suns Art Studio +
Makerspace, 70 SW Century and microscope viewing, learn
about energy flow with a simple
Dr., Bend
food web activity, and discover
decomposers through hands-on
Something's Rotten Part 1:
activities.
Introduction to Hamlet
Intended for children ages
Explore the world and plot of
6-12;
children under 10 must
William Shakespeare's famous
play. Audience members will be accompanied by a caregiver.
• Thursday, March 19, 1:30
gain the overview of the play,
p.m.
Redmond Library, 827
the motivation of lead characSW
Deschutes
Avenue
ters, and the key themes.
• Saturday, March 14, 3 p.m.
Larkspur Community Center , Teen Open Mic Night at the
1600 SE Reed Market Road, OAC*
Share your music, poetry,
Bend
comedy, dance, or any other stage-worthy talent in a
Gelli-plate Monotype
Printmaking with FREAK’N welcoming, supportive space.
Come perform or just cheer
ART*
Use mushrooms and other
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