A traditional Native American feast and celebration now in its 25th year, the Salmon Bake at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Bend campus’s athletic field, put on by the college’s Native American program and its First Nations Student Union Club.

This is a free community event with entertainment for the whole family, featuring food, music, dance, vendors and a silent auction. All donations and auction proceeds go to support the COCC First Nations Student Union scholarship program.

Traditionally baked salmon — skewered on sticks, ringing an open fire — will be served beginning at 1 p.m., with fish provided by Brigham Fishery, a Native-owned business, and prepared by Sandra Greene of Quartz Creek. Frybread and other side dishes will also be served.

The day’s entertainment will feature flutist James Edmund Greeley, a Native American Music Award winner whose work has featured on a Grammy-winning album, and Quartz Creek’s powwow drumming and dancing.

For the current academic year, nearly 4% of COCC’s students identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. For more information, contact Jeremiah Rector, Native American program coordinator, at 541-318-3782 or jrector@cocc.edu.

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should call 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability, such as hearing impairment, contact disability services at 541-383-7583.