CivicsLab – ‘I Had No Idea’ Series
June 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This is a great opportunity to learn what’s happening in Bend and how you can be an influence on decisions.
CivicsLab: “I Had No Idea” (Part 1) Register here: https://us.list-manage.com/
Ever found out about a local decision after it happened and thought, “I had no idea”? You’re not alone. Embrace Bend’s CivicsLab is a welcoming, nonpartisan space to ask questions, learn the basics, and leave with clear next steps for staying informed and getting involved in Bend.
Event details:
Date: Saturday, June 27th
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St, Bend
Room: Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)
Cost: Free and open to the public
Panelists: Steve Platt, Mellissa Kamanya, and City of Bend Staff on the Growth Management Team.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…
What to expect:
This 90-minute session is designed to be practical, relationship-building, and accessible. Whether you’re brand new to civic engagement or you’ve been involved for years.
Community discussion. A panel-style conversation. Topics we’ll cover:
– Affordable Housing: What “affordable housing” means, common myths, and the real-life impacts on our community.
– Growth Management + Housing Needs: How growth planning connects to housing, where decisions get made, and how community members can stay informed and participate early.
– Energize Bend: What is it, what’s next, and how to stay engaged as implementation moves forward.
“I Had No Idea” is a 3-part Series
This event is Part 1 of Embrace Bend’s three-part “I Had No Idea” series. Parts 2 and 3 will be during the fall and winter. Stay tuned for future dates.