CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series
2026-06-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Deschutes Central Library, 61956 Santorini St, Bend, OR, 97702
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/1ADdMAGRfLE?e=e463e4a5e9…

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/…/civicslab-i-had-no-idea…

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.
