OLCV’s Virtual Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Ron Wyden

Senator Ron Wyden has been a champion of OLCV's conservation and environmental values in D.C., voicing their support for strong safeguards for our air, water, forests, wildlife, and communities. During OLCV's Town Hall on the Environment with Senator Wyden, we'll celebrate his leadership and learn about the latest news on a broad range of environmental…

Green Energy Series #23 : Passive House Basics

The free, monthly Green Energy Series takes a closer look at topics related to energy, solar + storage, and green technology. January will focus on Passive House design to make more efficient houses.

Free – $40

Community Craft Swap and Share

Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

Share your unused craft supplies, and find something new It's winter: a time to get cozy, stay inside, and be crafty. If you're creative and curious, you may have craft supplies from many forgotten hobbies hiding under a bed or in a closet. Clear them out and bring them to the library! The thing that…

Free

PPC Webinar | Microplastics Within Us: Are We Becoming Plastic People?

Microplastics have been found in our food and drinks; in Earth’s air, soils, and oceans; and inside of our bodies. Join Plastic Pollution Coalition for a special webinar featuring scientific, advocacy, and media experts on January 15, 2025, to learn about how microplastics and plastic chemicals may impact the future of humanity, and what we as a society can do about…

Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL)

Are you an employer interested in bringing EV charging to your organization? Join the Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) Information Session to learn about Forth's workplace charging certification program. The program provides recognition and technical assistance to organizations supporting the adoption of clean transportation. FORTH will provide an overview of the EVAL certification program, share resources…

How To Go Solar + Storage

Are you ready to take the first step in going solar? In this free workshop, we will answer your questions about how solar energy and battery systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. This workshop is free and open to…

Backcountry Film Festival – Bend, Oregon

Volcanic Theater & Pub 70 SW Century Drive, Bend, OR, United States

Join for the 20th annual Backcountry Film Festival presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance and Discover Your Forest! The Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the power and spirit of humans in winter with a diverse, thought-provoking and artistic lineup of films. ALL funds from this event go directly towards helping Discover Your Forest maintain free, outstanding hands-on…

Backcountry Film Festival – Sisters, Oregon

Sisters Movie House 720 S Desperado Ct, Sisters, OR, United States

Join for the 20th annual Backcountry Film Festival presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance and Discover Your Forest! The Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the power and spirit of humans in winter with a diverse, thought-provoking and artistic lineup of films. ALL funds from this event go directly towards helping Discover Your Forest maintain free, outstanding hands-on…

Belonging, Justice, and Our Shared Humanity

Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United States

The Chandler Lecture Series and COCC's Office of Diversity and Inclusion are pleased to announce the keynote speaker for our 2025 Season of Nonviolence programming. Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. Tower Theatre, Bend We all strive for a world where everyone feels like they belong. Rather than focus on what separates us, Rev. Naomi Tutu…