Join the Rethink Waste Project for our first weekend Repair Cafe at the High Desert Maker Mill. We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! Items to bring include: Small appliances Clothing (just repairs, no alterations please) Outdoor Gear Small furniture Jewelry Repairs requiring welding Ski and snowboard tuning Electronics…

What:   Mile, Mile & a Half, a film about the John Muir Trail When:  Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 pm Where:   Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend Sponsor:   Sierra Club Cost:   $3 donation at the door, popcorn and snacks Who:   Open to the Public Contact:  Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785   In an epic snow year, five friends…

If you were able to attend last year, then you will remember what a blast this event was! We are working hard to make this year even better, with plenty of yummy goodies and awesome raffle prizes. Purchase tickets now! SEATING IS VERY LIMITED - we wouldn't want you to miss out on this truly…

Every other month, The Environmental Center and our Green Spot business partners host Green Drinks – a networking event with a mix of business and community members. Keeping Gear (and People) Going! This month, we’ll be checking out The Gear Fix's new space. This shop is an important part of our outdoor community here in Bend,…

Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m. March 19: “Bird Friendly Native Landscaping."   Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping,…

Come to Pints and Politics for a fun night of environmental trivia with Bend City Councilor Nathan Boddie. Join OLCV and fellow community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy to test your knowledge of Oregon's environment, politics, & OLCV history or just come to learn and have a little fun.  

Can't get enough of the Olympics? Pine Mountain Sports is bringing Personal Gold to our September edition of COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins! Personal Gold: An Underdog Story is the behind-the-scenes experience of four unlikely female cyclists who become America's hope for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics after the men's team is banned…

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate abundance and delicious food. This year get in touch with the true nature of Thanksgiving and celebrate by going LOCAL! Central Oregon Locavore presents the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Faire where you can stock up on a huge variety of local foodstuffs including local, free range turkeys (quantities limited),…

Hey holiday shoppers! Let's celebrate the uniqueness, charm, and economic impact that local makers and small businesses bring to Bend! Let's #ShopSmall! November 28, 2015! The Workhouse has embraced the tradition of Small Business Saturday and is hosting a huge celebration including a special $10 Sale in addition to our monthly Last Saturday festivities of…