Think HGTV’s “Flea Market Flip”! Individuals and pairs of designers will compete by redesigning 3 pieces of furniture and home accessories in a one month time period. The final designs will be on display for the public at Armature at 7pm on April 25, 2015. They will be for sale to benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity to further…

Volunteer Connect invites you to a Volunteer Fair and Happy Hour! Come meet over 16 community organizations needing volunteers, plus a chance to win prizes from Solstice Brewing Company. Extended Happy Hour specials!    

Lawrence is setting up some exploratory meetings at the end of April to share ideas on creating a new, super-green, co-housing community in Bend.     Available meeting times are as follows: Saturday April 25th from 3 to 4:30 pm Saturday April 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday April 28th from 7 to 8:30…

This isn't going to be your traditional real estate forecast from the Bend Chamber! We will dive into: What is the Urban Growth Boundary? Why is it significant? How does it impact me and my business? How will an expansion affect the future of Central Oregon? How will it influence our commercial and residential real…

MAY 2015 The Walk + Bike Challenge is a friendly competition aimed at encouraging more kids and families to walk and bike to and from school and throughout their neighborhoods. The Challenge is hosted by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) with support from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), our sponsors (Grouptrail and Chipotle), and…

SHP is an interactive six-month accreditation program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build highperformance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises and tours of certified homes. Module 4: Mechanical Systems & Performance Testing Two day Module Friday & Saturday from…

OSU Master Gardeners™ give an introductory class on growing vegetables including climate, site selection, soil preparation, season extension, and how to grow the most common vegetables for the area.

Join us on Saturday, May 2 at 5:30pm at the Art & Wine Auction as we celebrate Deschutes Children's Foundation's 25th Anniversary! The event takes place at the Riverhouse Convention Center and welcomes 400 prominent community members, art collectors, and wine aficionados. Deschutes Children's Foundation creates a remarkable guest experience at the Art & Wine…

Central Oregon Locavore is moving! Come celebrate our final days at our current location with our "Last Supper" community meal. Community Supper Registration and Menu: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=htntlqdab&oeidk=a07ecgzc1s28ee8eff1 This gourmet meal proudly prepared and presented by our long-time friend and supporter, Chef Bethlyn of Bethlyns Global Fusion Restaurant.