Saturday Bird Walks
Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, United StatesJoin Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
Latino Fest
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesA community celebration honoring the heritages of our immigrant Latinx friends and neighbors with music, dance, food, education, community resources and kids activities. Featuring live mariachi music.
DREAMERS: Story and Art
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin us for a very special Welcoming Week Story Time at Roundabout Books! We will be reading Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. Following the story, we will talk about our own dreams, and use paint to create a collage of our own dreams on a canvas banner. Event is open to kids of all ages, though…
Second Annual Fall Harvest Feast
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesCentral Oregon Locavore proudly presents the Second Annual Fall Harvest Feast Please join us for this ever-popular event that will tickle your palate and delight your senses. From the beautiful views of Smith Rock, alluring scent of fall in the air, and the delicious taste of the 6 course fall harvest feast featuring the best of Central…
Solidarity Celebration & Vespers
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesRepresentatives of faith communities in Bend will lead us in a public gathering of celebration of immigrants and refugees in our community and prayers for peace and justice in our neighborhoods and world. People of all faith backgrounds and perspectives warmly welcomed. Attendees are invited to bring signs expressing welcome, peace and justice. Upon conclusion,…
Allyship in Action
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn these uncertain times, communities of color, immigrants, and other marginalized groups need support they can count on. But how can well-meaning folks move from good intentions to concrete actions of solidarity? This workshop — facilitated by a diverse group of equity facilitators including liliana cabrera, Kerani Mitchell, and Erin Rook — will explore the…
Fall Garden Educator Network
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOur local Garden Educator Network will be convening in September to learn, share resources and ideas, and kick off another year of garden based education. These events are open to anyone who works, supports, or wants to help youth connect to food and nature through garden and farm based education inside and outside of the…
Know “DREAMS”
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDACA and the Rocky Road to the American Dream: Attorneys from Bend Immigration Group discuss immigration policy. We are in a critical time in history in which immigration policy is at the forefront of public debate. The future of DREAMers hangs in the balance between federal court decisions, changing administrative policies, and congressional action. This…
National Security & Climate Change: A Free Presentation
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesFleeing from Wildfire Smoke? Most people can go indoors. But some don’t have it that easy. Professor Mick McCann will provide a FREE presentation on how water and food shortages, rising temperatures and other climate impacts will cause migrations that may affect all of us, even our national security. 6:00 to 7:00 PM - Planning Local…
Wild Wednesday – Celebrating the 50th of the Wild and Scenic Act
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLater this year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, which has protected 59 sections of our incredible Oregon rivers for recreation, fish and wildlife, clean water, scenic beauty, and cultural significance. On September 19th, noted conservationist Andy Kerr will present a lively history of the congressional and local politics…