May 3rd

Representatives from all our major brands:
-Jamis, Santa Cruz, Intense, Look Bicycles, La Pierre, Lynskey Custom Bikes (as seen at the handbuild bike show!), Rudy Project, SixSixOne, Lake Shoes, Hincapie Sportswear, and more!

So come by any time on Saturday, May 3rd and join the fun. Free goodies and coffee from Dilusso’s Bakery!

We will be raffling off some great items such as wheels, Look pedals and much more ending the event with a raffle for a 2008 Jamis Durango 2.0 valued at $679.

The Lava City Roller Dolls - Roller Derby Bout

Time: 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Date: 4/26/2008

Event Description:
On Saturday, April 26th the Lava City Roller Dolls bring you the second home bout of the 2008 All-Star Season. We invite you to join us at the Central Oregon Indoor Sports Center for another action packed evening of women’s flat track roller derby. Lava City’s all-star team, The Smokin’ Ashes, will face off against the The Slaughter County Roller Vixens of Kitsap County, Wa. Both teams bring huge hits and powerful skating in what promises to be a great event. In addition, the evening will include a half time exhibition bout featuring our newest travel team The Cinder Kittens – you won’t want to miss it! Bring the whole family to cheer on your hometown Roller Dolls in an all out battle for Roller Derby supremacy!

Directions:
The Central Oregon Indoor Sports Center See a mapquest map

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Art Walk Showcase

Time: 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
Date: 5/2/2008

Event Description:
The Speedshop will be showcasing Bend Montessori’s Student Art Projects on Canvas. The local preschoolers have been hard at work creating these wonderful pieces, showing their great imagination, vibrant colors and innocence! Come see our young artists work and enjoy wine, appetizers, art and fun! ?’s call 350-5990.

Sat., April 5–The Bond Brothers, $5

Wed April 9–Bend Poetry Slam, $3
http://www.myspace.com/bendpoetryslam

Sat., April 9—Forever Growing, $3
http://www.myspace.com/forevergrow

Wed., April 16—The Substitutes, $3
http://www.garageband.com/artist/thesubstitutes

Thurs., April 18–Chris Koza Band, $5
http://www.chriskoza.com/home.html

Sat, April 19—David Z & the Folkin’ Rockers, $3

Wed., April 23—Maritza

Fri., April 25—GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, $8, 9pm show
http://greenskybluegrass.com/

Sat., April 26–The Mostest–$3
http://markransom.com/music_feature_mostest.htm

Tues., April 29—Film night/Grateful Dead Show

Urinetown The Musical at the Tower Theatre
May 2,3,4,9,10,11
www.cascadestheatrical.org

Urinetown The Musical is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year draught, has let to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he’s had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Berthold Brecht and Kurt Weill. Tickets are only available through The Tower Theatre at www.towertheatre.org or by phone (541) 317-0700, or at the Tower Theatre Box Office at 835 NW Wall Street.

Americana Art Stroll and Silent Auction 2008 Friday, April 11
Art stroll and a benefit chili feed at Bronco Billy’s Ranch Grill. For info, call 541.549.4979 or visit www.sistersarts.org.

“My Own Two Hands” Americana Art Auction Saturday, April 12
Proceeds from the sales of the donated artwork and services go to strengthen the music and art programs in the Sisters schools and the greater Sisters community. For info, call 541.549.4979 or visit www.sistersarts.org.

Farmer’s Journal Horsedrawn Equipment Auction Friday - Sunday, April 18-20
The Small Farmer’s Journal DRAFT HORSE & HORSEDRAWN EQUIPMENT AUCTION and SWAP MEET held at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds combines a huge auction, a vibrant jam-packed swap meet, and educational demonstrations. This is the biggest event of its type anywhere. Contact: Kathy or A.J., 541.549.2064 or 1.800.876.2893, email Auction@smallfarmersjournal.com.

Sisters Starry Nights Benefit Concert Series Saturday, April 26
The first concert in 2008 of the concert series will feature songwriting legend Rodney Crowell with a performance at the Sisters High School. This is the 11th year of this fund raiser to support the programs and activities for students in the Sisters School District. Tickets will go on sale at Leavitt’s Western Wear on Saturday March 15 at 9:00 am. For information please contact Shirleen Cundiff at 549-8521, ext. 4008.

Sisters Summer Nights Concert & Farmers Market Every Thursday Evening in June
AMP MEDIA GROUP is putting on a concert series that will feature artist from all types of music…The farmers market will go from 2 to 7. The concert will start not to long after that and go till the cows come home….There will be food and beer and margaritas and of course great fun for the entire family……..Cost will be $5 bucks each and 12 and under are free….Bring your blankets and have a great time………..The address is 301 E. Main Street across from the Sisters Chamber Building..For information www.ampmediagroup.com

Woodpecker Wonderland Festival Friday-Sunday, June 6-8
1st annual Woodpecker Festival to be held at Camp Sherman. Presentations, field trips, birding walks, workshops, banquets and much more. Over 200 species of birds nest in and around the East Cascades and the festival is timed for the peak of courtship and breeding activity. For complete event details please go to www.woodpeckerwonderland.com and for accommodations and amenities go to www.metoliusriver.com

Ray’s Food Place/Kiwanis Club of Sisters Saturday, June 7
Charitable Funds Golf Tournament
Four person scramble. Limit to 120 golfers per flight. First flight at 7:30 am. Fun contests, games and raffles. Entry fee $125 per person, includes green fees, carts, BBQ lunch and refreshments. Entry deadline is May 1, 2008. For more information or registration contact Bill Duehren at whdmad@bendnet.com, Jeff McDonald at macatak@outlawnet.com, Location: Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Sponsor: Sisters Kiwanis.

Sisters Rodeo and Parade Friday - Sunday, June 13-15
Come join the “Biggest Little Show in the world”. Now in it’s 68th year. Four performances sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association with a purse of over $100,000.00. Saturday morning parade and Sunday pancake breakfast. Contact: 541.549.0121. Ticket Hotline: 800.827.7522. Sponsor: Sisters Rodeo Association, www.sistersrodeo.com.

Sisters Art in the Park, Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15
Arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Silent Auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. Located at Sisters Creekside Park, Hwy 20 & Jefferson Ave. For more information contact Richard Esterman 541-549-8905 or email ufo1555@aol.com.

74th Oregon Open Invitational, Tuesday-Thursday June 24-26
The Oregon Open brings in approximately 200 golfers from across the Pacific Northwest. The tournament will be held at JAspen Lakes Golf Course. Admission and parking are free. Contact: Tarah Cronquist, 1.800.688.4653. Website: www.pnwpga.com.

Sisters Summer Nights Concerts & Farmers Market Every Thursday Evening in July
AMP MEDIA GROUP is putting on a concert series that will feature artist from all types of music…The farmers market will go from 2 to 7. The concert will start not to long after that and go till the cows come home….There will be food and beer and margaritas and of course great fun for the entire family……..Cost will be $5 bucks each and 12 and under are free….Bring your blankets and have a great time………..The address is 301 E. Main Street across from the Sisters Chamber Building..For information www.ampmediagroup.com

Sisters Roundup of Gems Thursday - Sunday, July 3-6
Be dazzled by over 40 displays – an acre of rocks, minerals and fossils from throughout the world. A unique setting to view and purchase these magnificent creations of nature. Sisters Middle School. Contact: Jean Miller 503.829.2680

Central Oregon Blues & Crawfish Festival Thurs.-Sat., July 3-5
AMP MEDIA GROUP in partnership with Combined Communications and BendBroadband bring to Sisters the CENTRAL OREGON BLUES AND CRAWFISH FESTVAL…July 3,4,5 in Creekside Park… this is not just another festival !!!!! Featured artists will be Johnny Lee Hooker Jr., Kenny Neal, Ty Curtis, T-Bone Stone and Jon MacLennan….With special guest Stephanie Slade, Kelly Stone, Joe Leonardi and the band Big Fish. Wild Fire Brewery and the Cork Cellars will be featured for libations and a special food court with fried catfish and okra, red beans and rice and jambalaya. Fresh crawfish will be delivered daily and cooked to perfection….There will be adjacent onsite camping…….For more information got to www.ampmediagroup.com

Sisters Summer Faire Saturday - Sunday, July 5-6
Vendors selling their quality handcrafted arts & crafts. Live entertainment both days, food court, children’s play area and free admission. Located one block from downtown Sisters. Plenty of parking. Hours are 10 – 4 both days. Contact: 541.549.0251. Sponsor: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce.

Around The Block Saturday, July 5
5th annual fiber art stroll through Sisters. Local businesses will host textile demonstrations, special quilting exhibits, music and refreshments. 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Contact: The Stitchin’ Post/Ann Richardson, 541.549.6061, ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org

Sisters Quilt Walk Saturday – Sunday, July 5-13
Quilt Show sponsoring businesses display quilts by local quilters during their regular business hours. Contact: The Stitchin’ Post/Ann Richardson, 541.549.6061 or ann@sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org.

Sisters Quilters’ Affair Monday - Friday, July 7-11
Five days of quilting classes, lectures and evening programs highlighting the diversity of the art of quilting. Contact: The Stitchin’ Post, 541.549.6061. www.stitchinpost.com.

Sisters Garden Club Thursday, July 10
Sisters Garden Club’s Garden Tour. Time – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets sold at The Stitchin Post.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Saturday, July 12
The 33rd year of the largest outdoor quilt show in the country! Over 1100 quilts will be on display throughout town. Five days of classes precede the Quilt Show. Join quilters from all over the world for this wonderful one-day event. Contact: The Stitchin’ Post,
541.549.6061. www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org

Sisters Annual Library Book Sale Saturday, July 12
Friends of the Sisters Library Annual Used Book Sale is held on Library Grounds. Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00PM. Contact Zeta Seiple 549-6157

Metolius River Fly Fishing and Bamboo Rod Faire Saturday & Sunday, July 19-20
This show is quickly becoming one of the largest events on the West Coast where bamboo rods are featured in a user friendly manner. Meet the makers, cast the rods, custom design your own rod, or just take one home today! Meet factory representatives from across the fly fishing spectrum. Watch fly tyers conduct their art. Take in an informative presentation and learn about the Metolius River and other fly fishing subjects. Local artists will also be on hand with examples for sale of their fish, water or outdoors related art. Have an old rod, reel, creel or other piece of fishing equipment that you’ve always wondered about? Come and get a free appraisal by one of the many collectors who will be her to also buy, sell or trade. Ever wondered how a bamboo rod is made? Watch skilled artisans during live demonstrations. Come and get a free casting lesson from representatives of the ODFW Angler Education Program. Kids receive free registration for a chance to win a complete fly fishing outfit!! All you have to do is take a free casting lesson. Watch fly tyers and even try you hand at tying your own fly. Sunday morning from 10 to 12. No charge for admission. Everyone is welcome. For more info go to www.campshermanstore.com or call the Camp Sherman Store at 541-595-6711.

Sisters Arts & Crafts Festival, Saturday & Sunday July 26-27
Arts, crafts, food,entertainment & wine tasting. Silent auction benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. Located at Sisters Creekside Park. For more information contact Richard Esterman at 541-549-8905 or email ufo1555@aol.com.