PPC Webinar | Policy Matters: Tracking Plastic Laws After Global Treaty Negotiations
After two years of intense negotiations, the 5th and final planned session to agree on a UN Global Plastic Treaty is scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2024. The Treaty, once agreed, will have widespread implications for plastic law around the world, as well as the businesses, activists, journalists, lawyers, and many others working on…
Kids’ Entrepreneur Holiday Market
Elks Lodge, Three Sisters Room 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, bend, OregonA holiday market run entirely by kids ages 5-17. This is a real-world experience that allows children to be creative, build confidence, learn skills beyond the classroom - and above all, fun! You will find gifts, artisan crafts, graphic arts, services, games, food, drinks, jewelry, and more. Come support young entrepreneurs in our community! Date:…
Beneath the Surface: Navigating Oregon’s New Groundwater Rules and Their Impact in Central Oregon
Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, OR, United StatesUnderstanding the largest change in Oregon's water policy in decades. What changed? Why did it change? And what does it mean for the future of water in Central Oregon? Register here!
Year-End Review and Outlook for Transportation Electrification
This webinar will provide a recap of the key achievements, challenges and milestones from 2024. Highlights will include the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program, policy and program development successes and valuable lessons learned. In the second half of the webinar, Forth will reflect on the impact of the 2024 election and look ahead…
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…
Community Craft Swap and Share
Brooks Room, Deschutes Public Library 507 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesShare 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…
Home Energy Assessment: Empower Your Home
Becky Johnson Community Center 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR 97756, Redmond, OR, United StatesDo you qualify for upgrades to lower home energy costs? This event will be recorded. A link will be available here later. Join The Environmental Center (TEC) for a hands-on session on improving comfort and reducing energy costs for your home! TECs mission is to weave sustainability into the everyday lives of Central Oregon residents,…
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…
Belonging, Justice, and Our Shared Humanity
Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, United StatesThe 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…