Social Justice
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Shiny Happy People—The Paradoxes of Living in Central Oregon
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesIn our high desert community of Central Oregon, the allure of natural beauty and a desirable lifestyle often comes with hidden challenges. Residents are frequently faced with the high cost of living, employment hurdles, and soaring housing prices, making it difficult to find the happiness and well-being they sought in arriving here. This City Club…
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AdvenTours: Deschutes River Trail and Benham Falls
Benham FallsAdventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair, we will enjoy the reward of…
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Día de Las Monarcas, Celebrating the Magic of Migration
Pioneer Park Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us on a special day dedicated to the astonishing migratory journey of monarch butterflies with Indigenous performances, a Mayan writing workshop, a butterfly reflection walk, and storytelling. Transportation is available upon request. Food and educational resources are provided. No registration is required. For transportation needs you can email priscilla@envirocenter.org or call/text at (541) 508-5410 Únete a nosotros en…
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AdvenTours: Tumalo Creek Scenic Hike
Shevlin Park 18920 Shevlin Park Road, Bend, OR, United StatesAdventure: Wanderlust Tours is excited to bring more access to the outdoors by partnering with AdvenChair to help those with mobility challenges get into the outdoors and explore beautiful areas that initially may not seem accessible. With the AdvenChair off-road wheelchair and the incredible team of volunteers at AdvenChair, we will experience a magnificent ecosystem…
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FeaturedClimate Resilience in Housing Panel
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORRSVP HERE!
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Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United StatesArtist Talk by Betty LaDuke Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 p.m., West Wing Reading Room, Barber Library, COCC Bend Campus For more than 60 years, LaDuke has traveled the globe as an artist and activist. In 2021, she began an artistic journey with her Turtle Wisdom pieces. Turtles became her symbolic storytellers, offering observations on current events.…
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Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action 📅 Date & Time: March 4th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm (5:00 - 5:30 in-person check-in) 📍 Location: Redmond, Oregon + Virtual Option Available Are you ready to fight back against right-wing authoritarianism and build real power in your community? The Oregon Working Families Party and Vote…
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March Green Drinks: film screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS
The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, ORJoin us for a screening of ZURAWKSI V TEXAS, a powerful film that follows three patients from Texas denied abortion care—even while facing life-threatening pregnancy complications—and the courageous attorney fighting on their behalf. This event will explore the intersections of Environmental Justice, Reproductive Justice, and Gender Justice. After the film, engage in a thought-provoking panel…
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Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land and Agricultural Heritage – Film Screening and Discussion
In this 75 min. feature-length documentary, Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black farmers in the United States. From the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today. Leah and her Soul Fire family help propel a rising generation finding strength in the deep…
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American Foreign Policy in a New Era with Jane Cramer, Ph.D.
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesAmerican Foreign Policy in a New Era Jane Cramer, Ph.D. - Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Political Science, University of Oregon Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m., Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus Access to the recorded version also available Tickets: Sliding-Scale Pricing $0-$10 Register here Jane Cramer will explore the contours of the…