What: A play celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act (written last year) Who: Written and Performed by the Mary's Peak Group of the Sierra Club, from Corvallis Where: Heritage Hall, Presbyterian Church, Bend, OR When: Saturday, October 24, 3:00 p.m. Event poster!

Italian Harvest Feast - one of our most gourmet Community Suppers ever! Featuring Chef Bethlyn Rider of Bethlyn's Global Fusion and Chef Nik Ragazzo of The Blackened Dragon (formerly of Dogwood Cocktail Cabin). Menu highlights include Spicy Calabrian sausage with creamy polenta, roast eggplant soup, caramelized pumpkin salad, Italian meatballs & potato gnocchi, roasted fall…

Award-winning environmental writer and photographer Kim Heacox will be speaking at Paulina Springs Books-Sisters (252 W Hood Ave) Friday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Paulina Springs-Redmond (422 SW 6th St) Saturday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Kim's presentation is of interest and value to audiences interested conservation, environmental awareness, and the treasures of nature…

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 &…