Painting With a Purpose
2017-04-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On April 29th, 5-7pm VegNet Bend is holding a ‘Painting with a Purpose’ Fundraiser with the help of Laughing Planet Cafe & ‘Its Just Paint’. With each ticket sold, $15 will go towards VegNet Bend, a nonprofit group dedicated in educating the public on the benefits of a plant based diet.
Sarah, from ‘It’s Just Paint’ will be hosting a fun & high energy painting class, providing step by step instructions & all materials. The painting will be an adorable bunny!
Purchase tickets here.

Purnima: A Night of Bollywood Eats and Beats
2017-04-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join fellow Bend locals for a night of feasting and dancing at the new Mantra Indian Kitchen (in the old “Fire” location) for Purnima: A Night of Bollywood Eats and Beats. The night will begin with a lavish feast featuring the fragrant spices and alluring flavors of authentic Indian cuisine hand-crafted by Chef Runi of The Curry Shack (and now the proud new proprietor of Mantra Indian Kitchen) to be paired with a dizzying array of exotic elixirs concocted by Crafted Life Mixology. All to be followed by a night of sultry beats and bass to uplift and transcend your spirit. Belly dancers, Henna painting are just a few of the things you can expect at this fabulous event.
Meal will begin at 6pm, advance ticket purchase required. At meals end, a magnificent transformation will take place and at 8:30 the doors open to all for a delightful Bollywood dance party. Anyone is welcome to the after-dinner dance party.
Themed cocktails, beer & wine will be available all night long! Dance Party $5 suggested donation at the door, free to Locavore members. Costumes encouraged!
8:30-9:30 – DJ Runi (Bringing some Curry N Spice) Bollywood Get Down
9:30-11:30 – “The Beet Farmers” – Featuring DJ Deer John & Haulin Oats
11:30-1:30 – bPollen
Purnima benefits Central Oregon Locavore, a nonprofit organization that’s been promoting a local, sustainable food system in Central Oregon since 2010. Locavore is dedicated to improving access to fresh, in-season, nutrient-dense, local food and educating the community about the benefits of sustainably produced food from local farmers and ranchers. Proceeds from this event help promote a more ecologically and socially just food system, public health and diversification of the local economy. Learn more about Locavore at centraloregonlocavore.org.

Happy Hour in the Garden
2017-05-02, 2017-05-09, 2017-05-16, 2017-05-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

Lake Creek Trail Hike, Metolius Preserve
2017-05-03 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman, OR, 97730, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Crow for a hike on the Lake Creek Trail at the Metolius Preserve. We’ll hike through the Preserve’s ponderosa forests and follow Lake Creek on our way to Suttle Lake. Learn about the fascinating plant life of the Metolius region where the wetter plants of the western Cascades blend with our drier eastside forests. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is a moderate to challenging, ~5.5 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Sign For Your Lane
2017-05-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Bend Bikes for a fun evening of story-telling, giveaways, transportation chatter, all to make Bend a better and safer place to live. And sign our petition to get active transportation in the City’s budget and have a pint.

Bend COTA Work Events
2017-05-04, 2017-05-11, 2017-05-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk
Where: Meet at the old Ray’s parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend
Worksite: Varies
There’s only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that’s riding in Bend, knowing that you helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Solar Drinks at Pine Mountain Sports
2017-05-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Solar Drinks is an opportunity to introduce community members who support and/or would like to learn more about renewable energy to each other and our local partners. This is a relaxed social networking event that will feature the awesome combination of solar systems and electric vehicles. Solar Drinks is put on by Solar Oregon, a non-profit advocacy organization bringing together people interested in renewable energy.

Summit Loop Geology Hike, Smith Rock State Park
2017-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Daniele McKay for a hike along the Summit Loop Trail at Smith Rock State Park. This gorgeous loop follows the Burma Road up to a ridge overlooking famed crags like Monkey Face. On the descent, the Summit Loop trail crosses a private property 9 protected by the Land Trust before joining the Park’s river trail. Learn about how this dramatic area was formed by the forces of volcanoes and water while taking in sweeping views of the
Cascade crest. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is a challenging, 7-mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Riverfeast Dinner & Auction
2017-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Deschutes River Conservancy on May 11th for a delightful evening of irresistible food, spirits, and music. Bid on exclusive adventures and experiences, custom art and other wonderful packages. Give back to our beautiful rivers while exploring the stunning event space at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon off Skyliner Road in Bend.
Coyote Willow’s exciting combination of cello, guitar, and rich vocals begin the evening at 5:30.
All proceeds from the event support the DRC’s mission to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes Basin.

Bend4Trees Coalition Meeting
2017-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
“What ISA Certified arborists do in our community and how to find us”
Speaker: Ciara McCarthy
The talk will cover what is required to become an ISA Certified Arborist, and how the certification is maintained. The presentation will also cover all the areas that ISA Certifed Arborists actively manage the Urban Forest canopy. Lastly, you will receive information on where to find an ISA Certified Arborist and some of the questions you can ask before you hire.
Ciara McCarthy is an ISA Certified Arborist & Municipal Specialist, and ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor. Ciara owns ArborSurveys & Associates, an Urban Forest Management consulting practice based in Bend. She is the Vice President of Oregon Community Trees, and the Education Coordinator for the Pacific NW Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Agenda for Meeting:
4:30 – 4:45 Catch-up and Snacks
4:45 – 5:00 Louise Palmer will offer time for introductions, updates, and announcements
5:00 – 5:45 Tree Talk with Ciara following with Questions and Answers
6:00 – 6:30 David Morman will discuss building a Coalition, the mission statement, and an update from City Council.

Full Moon Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve
2017-05-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead on a full moon exploration at Whychus Canyon Preserve. The Native Americans had names for each of the full moons—May is the Full Flower Moon. Come explore the canyon under the light of the moon using a variety of senses. We’ll listen for and, if lucky, even see nocturnal animals as we hike Whychus Canyon Preserve. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at
www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Hike Rating: This is a moderate, 4-mile hike.
What to bring: Flashlight/headlamp, snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Mammals of the Metolius, Metolius Preserve
2017-05-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary “Gus” Gustafson to learn more about the mammals of the Metolius Preserve. The Preserve is home to a wide array of wildlife from deer and elk, to bears, cougars, and others. Learn more about these mammals and their habits and habitats. Discover how to read the landscape to find the clues wildlife leave behind during their daily activities. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at
www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
Rating: This is a moderate, ~3 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks/Lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Discover Nature Day: The Invisible Tracker
2017-05-13 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon and its partners, Discover Nature Days are free family events throughout Central Oregon that connect children and families to the wonder of nature. Join us for 2 hours of art, science, and play while learning about the natural world and exploring local parks.
May 13, 10 am-12 noon
The Invisible Tracker at Shevlin Park with Wildheart NatureSchool. Learn how to walk like an invisible fox, the science of bird language, and the art of being undetected while tracking in nature!
June 10, 10 am-12 noon
Fur and Feathers at Cline Falls State Park with High Desert Museum and The Environmental Center. Learn about adaptations of local birds and wildlife, try out birding and wildlife tracking, and play fun games.
Register here or call 541-383-5592.

Electric Vehicle Workshop: Get Plugged In
2017-05-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We all still have a lot of questions about electric vehicles. They’re really cool, but still a mystery to most of us.

How far can you really go?
How long do the batteries last?
Are they fast?
Can I charge at home?
How much will it cost to charge it?
Can I still take a road trip?
Can I fit my whole family in the car?
Can I power my car with solar?

We invite you to join us so we can demystify EVs and have a conversation about how a zero emissions vehicle might fit into your life. Come get all your EV questions answered and learn about Central Oregon’s new Electric Vehicle Group Buy Program that can help you save up to $17,500 off the cost of a new all-electric car.

Mt St Helens: Survival and Revival of Life after a Major Volcanic Eruption
2017-05-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Charlie Crisafulli, Research Ecologist with the USDA, Forest Service, and Pacific Northwest Research Station as he engages us with information regarding the changes in biodiversity, survival, and revival of life on Mt St Helens since its 1980 eruption.

Wildflower Hike
2017-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Whychus Canyon Preserve, Sisters, OR, 97756, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead at the end of the day for a wildflower hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Enjoy the best of the spring season as you search for balsamroot or pale blue flax, and the elusive chocolate lily. Then, take in panoramic views of mountain peaks as the sun begins to slip below the horizon. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes
Rating: This is a moderate, 3-mile hike.
What to bring: Flashlight/headlamp, snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

WILDFLOWERS! Slide Show
2017-05-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Take a trip through Oregon’s diverse landscapes for Nature’s spring wildflower extravaganza, reminding us of the cycles of life and Nature’s blessings. Get outdoors, renew your spirit with joyful colors and scents. Presented by George Wuerthner, author of Oregon’s Best Wildflower Hikes.

Outdoor Journaling
2017-05-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of hiking? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and hiker and passionate journaler, Kolby Kirk, for an evening of 13 learning tips and techniques for keeping a journal while keeping a good pace! We’ll spend the day at Whychus Canyon Preserve discussing ways of seeing and recording the landscape, explore reasons for keeping a trail journal, and learn tips for quickly sketching flora/fauna for later
identification. No journaling experience needed. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes
Rating: This is a moderate, ~2 mile hike.
What to bring: Snacks, water, journaling supplies, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

Tips and Tools for Taking Action at Pints & Politics
2017-05-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters’ Leadership Committee and Bend City Councilor Nathan Boddie to learn tips and tools for taking action to protect our environment. Get hands-on experience and gain insights for contacting your elected officials, writing letters to the editor and making your point at a public meeting.

COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins
2017-05-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What really goes into making a truly epic mountain bike trail? Freehub Magazine and Central Oregon Trail Alliance is kicking off the riding season with a special screening of Peak to Creek.
Peak to Creek showcases the process, passion and man-power behind professional-level trail building, from start to finish.
Watch as this world-class trail crew from the United States and Canada constructs an all-mountain bike trail in British Columbia, that showcases the process of building one of the worlds most versatile trails. From the high-alpine summit of Reco Peak at Retallack Lodge to the streams and forests of valley bottom, this dirt-and-callus-filled chronicle shows how trail construction brings people together as a team to create a unified vision—and some badass riding.
Trailer: Peak To Creek Teaser
$5 per person, cash only, please. Minors accompanied by parent or guardian.
Movie Night at McMenamins raises funds and awareness for Central Oregon Trail Alliance.
Run time: 50 minutes

Beginning Mountain Bike Ride
2017-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bob Woodward for a 5-6 mile mountain bike ride in Skyline Forest. This ride is open to beginner-level* riders who want to explore the crowd-free riding of Skyline Forest while learning about the potential trail network that could connect Bend and Sisters. From freshwater springs to historic lumber mills, riders will experience firsthand why the Land Trust is working to protect Skyline Forest, Bend’s backyard. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. Please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
*Beginner-level riders are riders in good physical condition and comfortable riding on singletrack and dirts roads. Riders should be able to ride over loose gravel and small obstacles in the trail such as roots and vegetation. This ride does not take place on smooth, well-packed trails. It is a mix of logging roads and trails with some climbs and descents.
Rating: This is a beginner, 5-6 mile mountain bike ride.
What to bring: Your bike, helmet, a bike repair kit, and plenty of water and snacks. Dress for the weather.

VegNet Salsa Contest and Potluck
2017-05-20 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Love making or eating salsa? Enter the contest and win a prize at VegNet’s monthly potluck!
Please bring a vegan dish (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, a card listing ingredients, and your own cup, plate, and utensils.
This is a family-friendly event. Suggested donation $2-5 to help cover room rental. See you soon!

Restorative Walk Series: Tumalo Natural Area
2017-05-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This spring reconnect with nature this spring on an easy meditative walk near Tumalo Reservoir led by Ecospychologist Anne Gordon, M.A. The restorative walk is an opportunity to quiet the busy mind and awaken the senses to the natural world through quiet walking, time to quietly observe, journal, and share experiences. You’ll also learn about LandWatch’s efforts to protect this area as an important wildlife corridor and crucial winter range for elk and mule deer.

Spring Pop Up Farmers Market
2017-05-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Pop Up Market
10am to 2pm
Spring is in the air and the veggies are fresh, sweet, and ready to be gobbled up! Join us Sunday May 21st for a Spring Pop Up Farmers Market. There are still a few weeks until the downtown and NWX farmers markets begin, but the veggies can’t wait! Our farmers and ranchers will set up in the Locavore parking lot, please feel free to park in the additional spaces, on the roads next to Locavore, or in the Consumer Insurance Parking Lot (this Sunday only!). Participating vendors include: Fields Farm, Radicle Roots Farm, Mahonia Gardens, Windflower Farm, DD Ranch, Vaquero Valley Ranch, Holmmade Toffee, Bliss Pillow, Tallow Balm, The Water Kefir People, Cascade Mountain Pastures, and Bend Nut Roasters. With partners High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, Utilitu Sewing and Design, Central Oregon Seed Exchange, Rogue Farm Corp, and Sakari Botanicals.
The Food Swap
10am to 12pm
We will also be hosting a community Food Swap. What is a Food Swap?
A food swap is an event where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. These events are a delicious way to diversify the homemade foods in your own pantry while getting to know members of your local food community.
Registration is required to participate in the Food Swap. Sign up here!
The Plant/Seed Swap
12pm to 2pm
We will also be hosting a Plant and Seed Swap. If you are interested, please bring your extra seeds, transplants, seedlings, canes, root stock, potted plants, clippings, etc and come swap! Make sure all seeds and plants are labeled so other swappers know what they are. This will be a casual exchange (no registration necessary). Bring baggies/envelopes/containers for seeds, Locavore will provide markers and some seed envelopes.

Climate Change in Oregon
2017-05-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re seeing it, but can we stop it?
Climate change is a global problem, but the impacts are already being felt locally. Oregon’s farms, forests, oceans and water are at risk from rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns. However, it is not too late to solve the problem. A two-pronged approach of mitigation and adaption will be required to secure Oregon’s future in a changing climate. In this presentation, Dello will talk about findings from a recent climate report on Oregon and the importance of connecting sound climate science with decision-making.
KATHIE DELLO: Associate Director, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at OSU
Kathie Dello works in the science/policy interface and frequently consults with local, state and federal agencies on climate and water issues. A bit of a weather nut, she is a go-to source on all things Oregon weather and climate. Kathie maintains an active social media presence on her twitter account, @kathiedello. Dello received her bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science and her master’s degree in geography from the University at Albany (SUNY) and soon will complete her Ph.D. in environmental sciences at OSU.
Willie Hall, Coats Campus Center at COCC Bend. Tickets on sale now: $10; Students free with ID card.
