Chef workshop On the table - developing a Chef's Collaborative. Join the discussion! Chef-Farmer Workshop One-on-one time with farmers and chefs.  Bring your foodie desires and price sheets.  Food & Bevie included Farmer Workshop What's the difference between direct and wholesale markets? From farmer's markets to CSA and restaurant to institution, each market has distinct…

Do you want to help make Central Oregon Pride 2017 the best Pride ever? Human Dignity Coalition is looking for a core group of dedicated volunteers! At this meeting, we will be discussing ideas, plans and volunteer needs for the planning of Pride at Drake Park on June 24th, 2017. Please come join us if you…

High Desert Speaker Series Bend: Stuart Garrett- The Secret Lives of Sage Grouse The Greater sage-grouse is an imperiled bird that lives on public lands right in our backyard. The elaborate courtship ritual and decorated plumage of this bird have captivated the minds and hearts of desert visitors throughout the western United States. But this…

Put on your planning hats and join Central Oregon LandWatch and Stemach Design + Architecture for a free interactive event where you'll discover what's required to create market rate affordable housing in Bend! First presented at the Bend Design Conference, The Housing Game is a unique hands-on activity developed and presented by local architects and…

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…

The WWOLF program provides organized volunteer assistance in the form of volunteers, or “wwolf packs” to local farmers at their farms or ranches. In return volunteers learn where and how local food is grown while fostering an intimate connection with the food that sustains us all. Willing Workers On Local Farms (WWOLF) WWOLF is a…

The Vocal Seniority (Raising Cane), a newly formed civil society group originating in Bend, is planning a Meet and Greet.  The Vocal Seniority was formed in Bend, Oregon shortly after the presidential election by a seasoned group of concerned, senior citizens who are alarmed about the direction the country appears to be headed. As elders…

Join ONDA, Oregon Wild and the Bitterbrush Broads for a fun and interactive training on how to speak up effectively at Town Hall Meetings and hold your elected officials accountable. We'll gather for drinks and snacks at 5, and the training will start at 5:30. This training will cover: - Background on the current threats…