Join award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan for a transformative journey to meet people living “in relationship” with their ancestral homelands. Indigenous men and women, youth and elders, hunters and farmers, spiritual leaders and craftsmen will reveal their ways of knowing and working with the land. These concepts and skills, taught for generations,…

Now in its 17th year, the Locavore Holiday Gift Faire has become a community tradition and one of Bend’s favorite ways to celebrate the season. With 80+ local vendors, the faire offers a joyful and meaningful alternative to big-box shopping—bringing together artisans, farmers, and makers from across Central Oregon in one festive, family-friendly event. Handcrafted, Local,…

The Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services. This is a real-world experience that allows children to be creative, build confidence, learn skills beyond the classroom - and above all, have fun! Handmade gifts, artisan crafts, artwork, food,…

Date: 12/15/25 Venue: Worthy Brewing Company Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm, program starts at 6 pm Cost: Free with optional donation The Deschutes River Conservancy is honored to host an evening led by Tribal representatives sharing their perspectives on water, restoration, and resilience in the Deschutes Basin. The discussion will explore how Tribal priorities…

How declining community engagement created an American civic crisis. This event is brought to you by Braver Angels of Central Oregon. Join us for a Free Screening of the documentary JOIN or DIE! Bravers Angels of Central Oregon invites you to the Redmond Library Community Room for an exclusive in-person event. Watch this captivating documentary that explores…

Connect, learn, organize! Join the energize bend coalition at Podski food Cart Lot from 6-8pm on January 20th. Movements are only as sustainable as the lives of the people in them, so here is to another year of joyful and connective organizing. As always, get in touch at info@energizebend.org if you have any thoughts you’d like…

Drawn from his critically acclaimed memoir, When We Rise, Cleve Jones will share his 50-year personal and political journey to becoming a hero for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Beginning with the electrifying atmosphere of 1970s San Francisco, he will take us through the Gay Liberation Movement, his mentorship with legendary Harvey Milk, the terrifying early years…