Please join us on Tuesday, October 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm for the Commute Options 10 Barrel Charity Night Party.  We'll celebrate the Drive Less Challenge and give out prizes. This is a no-host event with all food and beverage proceeds going to purchase helmets for students in our Safe Routes to School Program. We hope to see…

Our Central Oregon Regional Network is hosting a special fall fundraiser at the Neil Kelly Design Center, conveniently located near the Old Mill District in Bend. Join us and learn about the life-changing impacts Outdoor School provides for central Oregon students. You’ll hear inspiring stories from local students and community members while you enjoy hosted wine/beer and delicious appetizers created…

What do volcanoes have to do with the water you drink? The volcanic landscape of Central Oregon has shaped the hydrology of this area in surprising ways. Rain and snowmelt seep into the young volcanic rocks, only to resurface later as springs throughout the watershed. The Deschutes River, the life-blood of our high desert home,…

Photo credit: Jay Mather Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a twilight visit with the spirits of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Learn about this culturally rich meadow, home to one of the earliest settlements in Central Oregon, while listening to the stories of the ghosts who once made their home there. Registration…

6:45pm - Meet outside City Hall 7:00pm - City Council meeting begins City Hall - 710 NW Wall St. Join Central Oregon Landwatch in showing our support for: A limited UGB expansion to prevent urban sprawl Protecting Wildlife Habitat from development on the edges of Bend Strong efficiency measures to encourage cost-effective and sustainable growth within…

This is a free celebratory event for our Partners, Volunteers and Sponsors. Want to attend?  Join HDFFA by becoming a 2016 Community Member! When you sign up for your Membership we will email your ticket ($15 value). RSVP by October 30th, space is limited. This event includes: Locally sourced food Drinks for purchase Accomplishments & opportunities presentation Networking &…

November’s First Firkin Friday at Broken Top Bottle Shop will support OLCV Education Fund! 100% of proceeds from the Descender IPA keg donated by GoodLife Brewing will benefit OLCV Education Fund. It's not a firkin keg but it is delicious! At 7:00 p.m. we will have live music by The Pitchfork Revolution; made possible by…

Beverages and bites... check. Live band... check. Stunning images of Oregon's high desert... check! Come join the Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening of First Friday revelry as we unveil our 2016 Wild Desert Calendar at the Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend on First Friday! Listen to the sweet tunes of Coyote…

Join Us For The 13th Annual Celebration Of Oregon Rivers Auction and Banquet Support WaterWatch by joining river enthusiasts, friends and family for an evening of celebration. Enjoy local beer and wine with dinner and hors d’oeurves. Bid on exclusive packages and items in our live and silent auction! Register here or call 503.295.4039. Tickets before Sept 1st are…