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Tickets on sale now for The Great Drake Park Duck Race The Duck race is Sunday Sept. 7th Ducks will be dropped into the water that day at 1pm, with the winning duck receiving a $20,000 voucher toward a new car or truck from Robberson Ford. Info: www.theduckrace.com

From 6:00PM to 8:00PM

The High Desert Model A club’s annual End of Summer Cruz and BBQ. Jake’s Diner - 2210 NE Hwy 20 6PM – 8PM (BBQ will start at approx 5:30PM) Thursday, August 28,All proceeds will go toward to the High Desert A’s COCC Automotive Scholarship fund. The Taelour Project will be entertaining in the parking lot.

From 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Join Central Oregon Writers Guild's 'Working with Agents & Publishers' with speakers David & Sarah Van Diest, Publishers & Literary Agents with DC Jacobson & Assoc. of Portland, OR. Learn how to submit your book & work with literary agents & publishers. Insight into the publishing process from the perspective of agents & publishers. Includes Q&A. Free

Free Bike Events all Summer. Pine Mountain Sports Many dates for each event now – Through September See schedule at pinemountainsports.com Group Mountain Bike Rides, Women only Mountain Bike Rides, Bike repair clinics ALL FREE

From 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Bow Wow Bingo to benefit the animals at Bright Side Animal Shelter. Seventh Street Brew House, 855 SW 7th St, Redmond Every Thursday through Nov. 20, 2014 6:30-8p.m Enjoy some good brews and good times. Bingo cards are $1 per game. brightsideanimals.org Bow Wow Bingo to benefit the animals at Bright Side Animal Shelter. Seventh Street Brew House, 855 SW 7th St, Redmond Every Thursday through Nov. 20, 2014 6:30-8p.m Enjoy some good brews and good times. Bingo cards are $1 per game. brightsideanimals.org

From 8:00PM to 10:00PM

Bend Comedy Showcase 125 NW Oregon Ave Bend, Or 97701 Bend Comedy presents: “Bend Comedy Showcase" at Summit Saloon & Stage Talented comedians will take the stage with a variety of comedy styles. Start your weekend early with laughs! Kick-off your Thirsty-Thursday at Summit Saloon! https://www.facebook.com/events/510183259112577/

From 8:00PM to 10:00PM

Bend Comedy presents: “Bend Comedy Showcase" at Summit Saloon & StageTalented comedians will take the stage with a variety of comedy styles. Start your weekend early with laughs! Kick-off your Thirsty-Thursday at Summit Saloon! 125 NW Oregon Ave Bend, Or 97701 https://www.facebook.com/events/510183259112577/