Science Reporting and Community Memory will feature Mark Blaine, senior instructor at the University of Oregon in the School of Journalism and Communication. Blaine will tell the story of the UO’s Science Stories Initiative, which brings students and scientists together to create credible, accessible stories about environmental research. 6pm social hour. Registration: Free, $5 donation…

On Tuesday, April 18th at 7pm, BendFilm will celebrate Earth Day 2017 with a screening of a compelling and powerful new documentary that the Hollywood Reporter called “eye opening.” Director Jared P. Scott, chooses an unusual perspective in “The Age of Consequences” (USA, 2016, 80 min) as he investigates the issue of climate change through…

Join us for a lively discussion of Siddhartha Mukherjee's “The Gene.” Mukherjee is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The discussion will be facilitated by Barbara Pettersen, a nationally certified genetic counselor who will address some of the societal, cultural, and medical implications of the rapidly…

Climate Change, the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced... TIME TO CHOOSE’s investigation of the true costs of fossil fuels and industrialized agriculture takes audiences inside the drivers of these global phenomena. Producer Charles Ferguson shows the toll the status quo is taking on human lives and the world around us. TIME TO CHOOSE explores the…

Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners. The class- Learn about kitchen knives and fundamental knife skills, professional tricks of the trade (like how to…

When:  Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where:  Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite:  Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…

Let’s face it, wine goes great with most anything, but attainable home ownership and wine may be one of our favorites.  Join Kôr Community Land Trust for a free wine tasting with ONEHOPE Winery Thursday, April 20. The wine tasting is organized to raise money for sustainable and affordable housing in Bend. The wine tasting…

Learn from the experts what it takes to grow food in Central Oregon and why agricultural land is so important to protect. You’ll hear from local farmers, ranchers and land use experts about innovative farming practices and protections, and enjoy samples of food produced right in our backyard! This event is free, but an RSVP…

Join us for a lively discussion of Siddhartha Mukherjee's “The Gene.” Mukherjee is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The discussion will be facilitated by Barbara Pettersen, a nationally certified genetic counselor who will address some of the societal, cultural, and medical implications of the rapidly…

Get to know Lauren Sprang, Nathan Hovekamp and Ted Schoenborn; three great candidates who have earned OLCV's endorsement for the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors. Join us for Pints and Politics to learn why these candidates are running for the Bend Park and Recreation Board and why they deserve your vote this…