3EStrategies is partnering with Issue Magazine, Unity of Central Oregon and The Environmental Center to host a screening of the beautiful film, Love Thy Nature, narrated by Liam Neeson. The trailer can be viewed here. When:  January 12, 2016.  6:30pm Where:  The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, Oregon. Cost:  $10.  All proceeds go to support Unity…

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School.  Started in 2010, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable art runway show (featuring both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments), a live and silent auction, and a gallery style marketplace (where contributing local artists sell and showcase thier work). On Thursday, January 14th there…

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School.  Started in 2010, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable art runway show (featuring both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments), a live and silent auction, and a gallery style marketplace (where contributing local artists sell and showcase thier work). On Thursday, January 14th there…

Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, Great Old Broads for Wilderness Grannies (and Friends) Against BULLIES -- A Public Rally in support of OUR PUBLIC LANDS PLEASE JOIN the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to send a message to the armed militia trying to steal Malheur Wildlife Refuge: “get out, go home, and give…

From the high deserts of the eastern part of our state, to the peaks of Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson, all the way through our thriving forests and to our rocky coast, our natural areas are what make Oregon unique and special. At SOLVE we’re committed to bringing Oregonians together to improve and preserve our…

The Congressman is hosting a series of meetings here in Central Oregon. Please see the list below and attend a meeting near you: Monday, January 18, 2016 What:            Wilderness and fire risk meeting with Crooked River Ranch residents When:           11:00 am Where:          Crooked River Ranch Fire Station, 6971 SW Shad Road, Terrebonne What:            Ochoco Forest…

Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off! Volunteer Connect invites YOU to honor the legacy of Dr. King and participate in the 7th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Projects hosted by nonprofits throughout Central Oregon are available for volunteers of all ages from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Browse service…

The Capital, Bend's newest restaurant and club is launching it's first Farm to Table Dinner on Monday Jan. 18th with 5% of the proceeds going to HDFFA. The dinner features Fields Farm & DD Ranch products paired with Red Tank cider and GoodLife beer.  Dine Local & Support HDFFA! Chef Jesse Romero's Winter Family Meal is…

Come play poker with fun folks while supporting Bend Area Habitat! Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Jake's Diner 2210 NE Highway 20, Bend Oregon $5 Suggested donation per play

The apocalyptic story of the current climate crisis is nothing new. What is new is the research emerging on why we have failed to act. Social psychologists have recently identified some of the reasons behind the inertia caused by fear, guilt, anger, despair and helplessness. These are the emotions experienced by the very individuals ⎯you and…