Repair Café at The Gear Fix
2025-01-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gear Fix, 550 Industrial Way, Suite 183, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
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Belonging, Justice, and Our Shared Humanity
2025-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Chandler Lecture Series and COCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion are pleased to announce the keynote speaker for our 2025 Season of Nonviolence programming.

Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m.
Tower Theatre, Bend
We all strive for a world where everyone feels like they belong. Rather than focus on what separates us, Rev. Naomi Tutu will encourage us to focus on our shared humanity. She believes it’s important for everyone to recognize how our actions, or lack thereof, impact those around us. She will talk about how our differences are opportunities, and how the foundation for a just society is where we accept others and recognize the potential for greatness in each of us. This will foster a brighter future where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
FREE and OPEN to the public
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Professional Development for K–12 educators.
2025-01-28 16:00 - 18:00
Professional Development
This virtual workshop is for K–12 educators across multiple content areas. Confluence Professional Development’s purpose is to educate teachers in the pedagogy of Indigenous curriculum and lessons. It is to prepare adults, teachers, and educators with a more perceptive understanding of Native American lifeways, history, cultural traditions, and ecology that define our Native identity.
Over the two-day virtual workshop, the cohort will learn directly from Indigenous workshop facilitators/speakers and have the opportunity to think through Indigenous education concepts together using materials from Confluence Media Library, our publications, Columbia River Sites, and our work from Camp Confluence and Confluence in the Classroom. We will also show the parallels of our work at Confluence with Oregon’s Tribal History/Shared History and Washington’s Since Time Immemorial curriculums.
This cohort will meet on Zoom on Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 at 4–6pm. Our theme this month is:
Voices of the River Volume 1: Stories to Be Told – Ancestors Always Present
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Roundabout Books Community Read
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive #110, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
JOIN Roundabout Books for a community read and workshop around CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Goal: Your personalized civic engagement plan for 2025 made easy!
Not sure where or how to start to get involved? You’ll discuss Democracy in Retrograde together and will workshop a variety of exercises across four weeks to determine where your passion lies, what kind of engagement fits your style, and how to put your plan into action!
Tuesday, January 21, 6pm
Tuesday, January 28, 6pm
Tuesday, February 4, 6pm
Tuesday, February 11, 6pm

Snowshoeing Central Oregon: How to Snowshoe, What to Bring & Where to Go
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Even though many of our favorite hiking trails are covered in snow, winter is still a great time to get out and enjoy Oregon’s wildlands. It just takes a bit of extra planning and some different gear. Whether you are an experienced snowshoer or thinking about trying it out for the first time, Oregon Wild has you covered!
Join Oregon Wild staff in Bend on Wednesday, January 29 to learn about how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. Wilderness Program Manager Erik Fernandez presents suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. This presentation also covers some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity and some tips on locations that apply to all ability levels.

Wolves in Central Oregon
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Wolves are one of North America’s most iconic animals, occupying a unique and complex role in the natural world. Join Deschutes Land Trust and wildlife biologist Aaron Bott to take a closer look at wolves and how they interact with the landscape of Central Oregon. In the last few decades, Oregon has experienced the gradual recolonization of wolves, representing a notable shift in natural systems. These top predators are deeply connected to the lands they inhabit and the other animals that sustain them, exerting influences that are both small and far-reaching. Aaron will explore wolf biology and ecology, focusing on their natural history, adaptations, and roles and behaviors in the natural world within the context of Oregon’s recovering wolf population. This presentation is free, but you must get your ticket online.

Green Energy Series #24: Electrical Panel Upgrades
2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00
The free, monthly Green Energy Series takes a closer look at topics related to energy, solar + storage, and green technology.

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A Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as they kick off their 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the lives of these owls to give you a better appreciation of what they need to survive and thrive in each season. With stunning, intimate images, Paul will bring the stories of these adorable yet fierce predators to life and reveal their unique roles in the high desert ecosystem from its driest lands to its ponderosa pine woodlands.

SheJumps x AdventurUs Women x Between Evergreens | Speaker Series | OR
2025-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 – “Women in Wildfire” – Join the women of the US Forest Service & BLM Wildland Fire Management Service to learn what it’s like to be a woman in wildland firefighting. From working on fire lines, parachuting into dangerous terrain, handling heavy equipment, battling fires, educating the public, and developing curriculum to teach kids about forest management & fire prevention, these incredible women have seen it all. Learn more about ways you can help manage and care for our forests, and how we can all work to get more women into the traditionally male-dominated wildland firefighting career path.

Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | COCC, 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Artist Talk by Betty LaDuke

Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 p.m., West Wing Reading Room, Barber Library, COCC Bend Campus
For more than 60 years, LaDuke has traveled the globe as an artist and activist. In 2021, she began an artistic journey with her Turtle Wisdom pieces. Turtles became her symbolic storytellers, offering observations on current events. Each colorful, wood Turtle tells a story and has been created to invite conversation rather than provide answers.
LaDuke’s Turtle Wisdom exhibit will be on display at COCC’s Barber Library Rotunda from January 6 to March 25.
Barber Library is hosting an artist reception at 4:30 p.m. the same day in the Rotunda.
ASL interpretation will be provided.
FREE and OPEN to the public. Please register here to reserve a seat.

Raising the Deschutes: Challenges and Solutions for Our Rivers
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Worthy Brewing, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The rivers of the Deschutes Basin are vital, supporting fish and wildlife, agriculture, and recreation. However, challenges like low streamflows and water quality issues threaten their health.
Join the Deschutes River Conservancy to explore what makes the basin special, the challenges it faces, and the collaborative efforts to restore streamflows, improve water quality, and ensure a sustainable water future for generations to come.
Doors open at 5:30. Program starts at 6 pm.

February 20, 2025
Worthy Brewing
Free

Registration: https://www.deschutesriver.org/event/raising-the-deschutes-challenges-and-solutions-for-our-rivers

Tiny Titans: Insects of the High Desert
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:00
Get ready for an exciting exploration into the crucial role insects play in Oregon’s high desert. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series continues with Dr. Tara Cornelisse, invertebrate zoologist, as she provides insights into the fascinating butterflies, moths and beetles residing in eastern Oregon. Tara will examine the current state of insect populations, share facts and stories about key species in the high desert, and highlight why conserving the high desert is vital for the future of insect populations and the entire ecosystem.

Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night One
2025-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We are excited to announce Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, an annual fundraiser for The Environmental Center. For the 22nd year, this highly anticipated program showcases incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.

Mountainfilm on Tour: Bend-Night Two
2025-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States

SheJumps | WILD SKILLS Junior Ski Patrol | Hoodoo Ski Resort, OR
2025-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Join for the SheJumps Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol day camp at Hoodoo Ski Resort on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025!

Gardening for a Home Wildlife Haven
2025-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Have you ever wanted to help wildlife in your own yard, but don’t know where to start? What plants are the most beneficial? Join Deschutes Land Trust and naturalist Yvonne Babb to learn more about creating a wildlife haven at your own home, regardless of the size. Yvonne will share design principles, soil health, microclimates, key native plants, and more. Get inspired to create a yard that local wildlife—both large and small—will thrive in! This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.

Trash-fashion Maker-Mentor workshop:
2025-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
Rubbish Renewed presents free Trash Fashion DESIGN WORKSHOPS in collaboration with DIYcave.
• How can I create something from nothing?
• What is the value of trash beyond the landfill?
• What is its story?
Sign up for one of the first ever Rubbish Renewed free community design workshops! Rubbish Renewed is partnering with DIYcave to inspire and support new and burgeoning trash fashion designers of all ages. We created two 2-hour workshops to help jump-start your vision with an additional 1-hour free studio time gift card from DIYcave. Space is limited to 12 participants for each workshop. Several dedicated designers, material manipulators, and technical teachers will be on hand to meet you where you are in the process. Come with garment ideas, material samples, and an open mind!
Design Workshop 2: Friday, March 7th 4-6pm. Sign-up by visiting the Applications tab at rubbishrenewed.org or DIYcave.com

Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
2025-03-04 17:00 - 20:30
Run for Office & Organize to Win: A Training by Oregon Working Families Party & Vote Run Lead Action
📅 Date & Time: March 4th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm (5:00 – 5:30 in-person check-in)
📍 Location: Redmond, Oregon + Virtual Option Available
Are you ready to fight back against right-wing authoritarianism and build real power in your community? The Oregon Working Families Party and Vote Run Lead Action are teaming up to bring you an empowering training designed to help you run for office and organize to win.
The far right is attacking our schools, our communities, and our democracy. The best way to fight back is by taking power locally—winning elections, organizing campaigns, and building the grassroots movements that will shape the future.
This training is for candidates, organizers, and everyday people who want to step up and lead. Whether you’re thinking about running for school board, city council, state office, or working behind the scenes to elect bold leaders, this training will equip you with the skills, strategies, and network you need to make it happen.

SheJumps x AdventurUs Women x Between Evergreens | Speaker Series | OR
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 – “Reveille & Retreat: Discover How Two Female Army Captains are Empowering Military Women Through Adventure” – Join Captain Dakota Olsen-Harris of the Army National Guard and Captain Kim Liszka of the United States Army/Reserves to learn about the Reveille & Retreat Project, a series of retreats carefully crafted for military women using a blend of healing modalities, empowerment workshops, and personalized development sessions. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women in the military community, their programs are designed to foster resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. Dakota and Kim also created “Dog Tag Diaries”, a podcast series dedicated to sharing the stories and struggles of women in the military. Come along with us as we learn more about the unique experiences of the women protecting our country & our communities and learn how we can all better support them, and each other.

Fragments of Connection: Quests for Belonging
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00
A collaboration between the Bend Contemporary Dance Company and Central Oregon Community College, this dance performance is an original piece that explores the search for connection at various stages of life, from childhood through adolescence and adulthood — inspired by literary and psychological writings on loneliness, anxiety and community.
Choreographers: Sinnamon Hauser, Maud Comboul and Marisa Malzone.
In cooperation with COCC faculty, Jessica Hammerman, associate professor of history, and Stephanie André, professor of composition.
Location: Caldera High School Auditorium.

Solar Oregon 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00
Wine tasting at local wineries near Portland, OR who value clean energy, with private bus leaving from Portland and Tualatin.
What is better than solar energy and good wine? Join Solar Oregon for our 13th Annual Solar Wine Tour on Saturday, May 10th!
Come and learn about the mutually beneficial relationship between solar power and vineyards.
Where: The tour will include stops at multiple wineries for tastings and lunch including:

Award-Winning Roserock
Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine featuring an innovative Solar Stracker system
Woman-Owned Patton Valley Wines
Others to be announced!

Optional bus transportation will be provided leaving from both Central East Side Portland, OR and Tualatin, OR.
Schedule: TBD
More detailed itinerary coming soon!
Can’t make it on May 10th but still want to enjoy some great wine and support a good cause? A Solar Sleeper ticket is your way to get delicious wine and support Solar Oregon while getting to sleep in. Your ticket includes 3 bottles of wine (one from each stop of the tour). Wine baskets will be available for pickup the week after the tour.
You can purchase your solar sleeper ticket in addition to the tour! Just purchase both or whichever one fits your schedule and budget!
The Solar Sleeper option ends on 5/1. Get all of your tickets early!
We are looking foward to this year’s featured wineries and hosts Roserock, Patton Valley Wines, and Our Table Farm & Lettuce Shine.
Learn more about Our Table Farm in the news.

Kids’ Entrepreneur Spring Market
2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Kids’ Entrepreneur Market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services, all while considering the protection of our beloved planet.

SheJumps | Get the Girls Out! | Mt. Bachelor, OR
2025-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Mt Bachelor Ski Resort, 13000 Century Dr, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Join SheJumps as they celebrate Get the Girls Out! – a nationwide campaign uniting women and girls- transgender and cisgender- as well as non-binary individuals to embrace the great outdoors while fostering a sense of adventure and camaraderie. At the start of each session they will have participants group up depending on terrain they want to ski/ride for each session. The prize drawing will include prizes from awesome sponsors and more! Each registered participant will receive one free prize drawing ticket, with the option to purchase more tickets at the event via cash or card. They need volunteers for this event! Please let Liz Sequeria (lsequeira@shejumps.org) know if you are available to volunteer. Sign-ups coming soon!

Central Oregon CSA Share Fair
2025-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
Real Food, Real Connections! Join us at the 2025 Central Oregon CSA Share Fair to meet local farmers, explore CSA options, and enjoy family-friendly fun! Find the perfect CSA, use SNAP for 50% off shares, RSVP to enter to win a prize. Support local farms and connect with your food!

Vamonos Outside at Deschutes
2025-03-11 | Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Friends and Family of Vamonos Outside!

If you have a weekly or monthly family out-to-dinner routine, a happy hour networking meetup, or any other reason to eat out or enjoy a beverage, may we suggest you do so on Tuesdays in March at Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pints Night.

By choosing Deschutes on Tuesdays in March, you will help benefit Vamonos Outside. We are actively working to close funding gaps for our summer programs. Thanks for supporting the businesses that support VO!

Fossils and the Future: Lessons from Oregon’s Ecological Past
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Spend an evening with Oregon Natural Desert Association as they continue the High Desert Speaker Series by uncovering the fossilized world of eastern Oregon. Dr. Samantha Hopkins, University of Oregon Professor and Earth Sciences Department Head, will take you on a journey through time as she reveals what Oregon’s high desert fossils tell us about the past, present and future. You’ll explore a few fossilized mammals of eastern Oregon and discover what these creatures tell us about the desert ecosystem 30 million years ago. Samantha will also explain how fossils reveal changes in ecosystems and communities over time and what those shifts can tell us about our future in a changing climate.

Sailing the Sagebrush Sea
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Stretching hundreds of miles east from Central Oregon, this expanse of sagebrush desert is home to thousands of species of plants and animals, stores vast amounts of below-ground carbon, and intertwines deeply with multiple cultures and economies. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Anya Tyson for a talk on the unsung majesty and magic found in sagebrush desert. Anya will also dive into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that shape this region’s future. This presentation is free and ticket sales open one month prior to the event.
Nature Nights are free, but a ticket is required. Please register online: deschuteslandtrust.org
