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…

That chill in the air you're feeling is telling you time is drawing nigh for the 2nd annual Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride. Join us on Thursday, December 3rd at the Bend Senior Center (1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend) at 6:30pm. We'll start our family-friendly, slow-paced tour of the Larkspur Trail at 7pm.…

2016 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show The 6th Annual event will be on January 14, 2016!  The venue will be revealed soon. The submission deadline is Friday, December 4th.  Remember that you do not need to have your garment completed, but the further along you are, the easier it is for the jury to recognize your vision…