**Registration for this Nature Night will open February 29!** Our relationship with predators, particularly large predators, is driven by a fascination and curiosity that is primal. Cougars are one such species where human/predator interactions seem dramatic, but are nonetheless extremely rare. Join biologist Rick Hopkins to learn more about cougars and the conservation efforts needed…

Join us for March Green Drinks at DIYcave! This month's Green Drinks will be held at DIYcave, a relatively new Makerspace in Bend. DIYcave is based on a premise of self reliance, responsibility and sharing. The team aims to empower people to see their ideas through to a finished product; to allow people to undertake projects which…

AWESOME BEND: Making Bend more awesome, $1000 at a time. Our mission is to inspire & support ideas that can make Bend an even better place to live, work and play. Live crowdfunding-- Shark Tank style-- for community good. $1000 awarded on the spot! Join us for a free feel-good evening of Ideas & Inspiration.…

Interested in learning all about community radio? Thinking about becoming a DJ on KPOV? Want to host Youth Radio Hour? KPOV's spring DJ training class is coming up April 2. It's the first step! You will learn everything from the history and law of community radio to hands-on production and broadcast skills. Enrollment for this class is…

Central Oregon Locavore has flourished thanks to our community, but we have outgrown our garden! It's time to transplant to a larger greenhouse and we want to celebrate and say goodbye in style. Wine samplings, beer, cocktails and appetizers will be available. Wine tastings provided by Maragas Winery, Naked Wines & Volcano Vineyards. Music by Greg…

Please join Central Oregon Flyfishers for our annual Banquet & Fundraiser event! This is COF's primary fundraising event to help support the Kokanee Karnival Youth Education Program, Next Cast Flyfishers program for older youth, conservation programs, habitat restoration efforts, club activities, and membership services. Join the fun and dine on delicious food. Have an exciting time with the…

Green Team Movie Night Tuesday April 5th “John Muir:  In the New World” is an inspiring and scenic documentary about one of our country’s most remarkable visionaries. The Scottish-born naturalist advocated for the preservation of wilderness and led to the creation of the National Parks System. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the church library.  First…