Bend COTA Work Events
2019-11-28, 2019-12-05, 2019-12-12, 2019-12-19, 2019-12-26, 2020-01-02, 2020-01-09, 2020-01-16 and 1 more date | 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.

Wild Wednesday: Circumnavigating Mont Blanc
2019-12-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Wild and the Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads for a presentation on circumnavigating Europe’s Mont Blanc by foot! A small group of local hikers will show photos, discuss their route, and compare one of Europe’s most famous trails to the Wilderness experiences we have access to in Oregon.

Empowering Families Luncheon
2019-12-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Latino Community Association on Friday, December 1st from 11:30am- 1:00pm at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship for the annual Empowering Families Luncheon.
This is a special opportunity to join with like-minded, generous, and passionate people who care about justice and equity for Central Oregon’s immigrant families and neighbors.

High Desert Hootenanny: Bend
2019-12-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association board, staff, and supporters in celebrating the many high desert conservation successes you achieved in 2022! Come to Aspen Hall in Bend on Friday, December 9 to hear highlights from this year’s habitat restoration, advocacy and community-building initiatives and learn about what’s to come in the year ahead.
Aspen Hall
18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd
Bend, OR 97701
This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend and join the Hootenanny!
No registration necessary.

Riversong: A Community Celebration
2019-12-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A “Big Sing” in support of the Deschutes River Conservancy!
WHAT? Break from tradition—Open Hub Singing is a non-audition community choir grounded in the belief that singing together is a human birthright and a vitally effective ‘technology of belonging.’ Our singers will come prepared with a powerfully moving set of songs to share. You are invited to listen. We will also invite you to join in on a few simple songs. “Big Sing” means there’s less of an audience and more of a participatory experience.
We draw mostly from a contemporary revival of aural tradition songs while also drawing on American campfire and ancient European heritages.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All voices welcome. If you’ve never sung in a large group of people, you’ll be happy you tried it. And, listening is a great way to contribute.
WHY? Rivers have been the ecological spine of human communities for tens of thousands of years. For 23 years the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has worked collaboratively to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes Basin after decades of unsustainable water management. The DRC achieves measurable results–like restoring 250 cfs to the river–while also encouraging collaborative concern for the river, from farmers and hikers to boaters and loggers.
Admission is $5 | All proceeds to Deschutes River Conservancy | If you’re a regular singer with us, please use code isingitout to register.

Film Screening: Handmade 2 Surf
2020-01-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join 10 Barel Brewing and Surfrider Foundation to discuss surfing, recreation and conservation on the Deschutes River!

10 Barrel has graciously stepped up to host Surfrider for a screening of Handmade 2 Surf, which premiered last summer in San Diego. The pub will donate $1 of every beer sale to Surfrider at this event! In addition to the film, you’ll get an update from Bend Parks and Recreation District’s Wavemaster, Ryan Richards, regarding the river wave and restorations efforts that are taking place.
You’ll have time to network, learn how to get involved, and sign up to be a Surfrider member ($25) for a chance to win raffle prizes!
Please register in advance. This event is free for Surfrider members.

Oregon Wild Presents: Snowshoeing 101
2020-01-08, 2020-01-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe in central Oregon! We’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We’ll include some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable to all ability levels. The presentation will include:

Photography of recommended scenic snowshoeing destinations in central Oregon
The basics on learning to snowshoe
Reference map
What to bring
How to be safe when snowshoeing
Gear (snowshoes and clothing

Last year this event was so popular we’ve decided to host it twice! Both events are the same so feel free to attend whichever best fits your schedule.

Climate Change, Plants, and Future Possibilities
2020-01-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Learn how native plants can help mitigate the effects of climate change.

Christina Veverka, Botanist with the Deschutes National Forest, will explore the latest research from around the globe on climate change and the effects that scientists are seeing to native plant communities. Not all ‘doom and gloom,’ Christina will highlight current research on the potential for plants to mitigate the effects of climate change through their ability to absorb carbon.

Green Drinks at Embark
2020-01-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please RSVP in advance. And as always, bring your own cup and consider walking or biking to this event.
Back in 2016, Ruffwear (designer of performance dog gear) needed to expand their workspace in order to continue growing. They saw this as a chance to do more than create office space – it was an opportunity to contribute to the entrepreneurial spirit in Bend. Three years and a massive renovation project later, the vision has become a reality: Embark is now home to an inspiring coworking community, the Ruffwear retail store, Crow’s Feet, and Embark Fitness.
The building was designed and built with sustainability as a top priority. Once you step inside, it’s obvious how much thought went into the beautiful interior, featuring the work of local artists, a giant community calendar, and a prominent zero-waste station. Another thing that stands out is the unique nail laminated timber ceiling/floor installation, with FSC-certified wood sourced from Bright Wood, a mill in Madras. The building is also outfitted with low flush toilets, LED lighting, HVAC economizers, and a 63 kilowatt solar panel array to offset energy consumption.
Members at Embark benefit from shared overhead and resources – plus an energizing home base that fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation. The people and businesses who share this space reflect a diverse range of professions, but there’s a shared sense of environmental stewardship for our local landscape and community. Come learn more about Embark, see the space, and meet the members!

Powder, Penguins and Snow Leopards
2020-01-09 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
After Green Drinks on January 9th! Check it out, right inside of Embark.
For the past 20 years, owner of Crow’s Feet, David Marchi has been an international ski touring and high altitude mountaineering guide. Of all the places that he has been, the most inspiring and enriching experiences were based in Antarctica and Kashmir, India.
A dichotomy of environments between the two places are explained and embraced in his presentation that he is excited to share with our community. Antarctica for its pristine, remote and pure natural environment and Kashmir for its rich cultural and exquisite skiing opportunities.
The presentation will be photography based with an inspiring film from b4apres that will explain the situation that Kashmir faces with the political situation happening as we speak.
Come enjoy your evening with beverages provided by Deschutes Brewery. While your at it, come a little early to tour Crow’s Feet new community being built in Northwest Crossing.
Due to the small quarters, this presentation is limited to 50 people.

Latino Outdoors Outing at Riley Ranch
2020-01-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
¡Esperamos que hayan tenido una feliz navidad y próspero año con sus seres queridos y ojala esten listos para un año increíble! Para comenzar este año bien, hemos planeado nuestra próxima salida. Estaremos caminando Riley Ranch Preserve que está ubicado en las afueras de Bend. La caminata se llevará a cabo el domingo 12 de enero a las 12:30 pm.
Hay un camino ubicado más arriba que corre un vuelta de 1.6 millas – es un camino de grava y pueden traer sus carriolas! También hay un camino cerca del río de 1.25 millas, pero no será un paseo agradable si piensan traer carriolas. Dependiendo de lo que prefiere la gente, podemos hacer una o ambas de estas opciones.
¡¡​Para esta salida estaremos rifando artículos de ​CairnTM y zapatos de caminata de KeenTM!! Comenten abajo si piensan en acompañarnos.
*​Debido a que este terreno está siendo restaurado, no se permiten perros.

We hope that you all have had a great holiday season and are ready for an amazing new year! To start the new year off right, we have planned our next outing. We will be hiking Riley Ranch Preserve which is located on the outskirts of Bend. The hike will take place on Sunday January 12th at 12:30 pm.
There is a top section which is a 1.6 mile loop – it is a gravel trail and stroller friendly! The lower river trail is 1.25 miles and is not stroller friendly. Depending on what people prefer, we can do one or both of these options.For this outing, we will be raffling off items from Cairn™ and hiking shoes from Keen™!!
*Because this piece of land is undergoing restoration, dogs are not allowed.

OCA’s Regional Speaker Series
2020-01-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Oregon for Climate Action (OCA) Presents: The Role of Innovation and Technology in an Increasingly Carbon-Constrained World.
As an emerging hub for innovation, Central Oregon is ripe for creating technology solutions in response to the risks being caused by climate change that also help grow our economy. Join Bend-area speakers Rita Hansen of On-Board Dynamics and Tucker Ruberti of Enelx for a conversation about creating economic opportunities in the era of climate change.
Please RSVP!
Rita Hansen, On-Board Dynamics
Rita Hansen is the CEO and co-founder of Onboard Dynamics, a company that seeks to lower fuel costs and carbon emissions by removing refueling infrastructure barriers to driving natural gas vehicles. Rita has over 30 years of executive management, engineering and operations management, and project management experience in a diverse range of industries. Since 2006, she has specialized in early phase environments which focus on global opportunities in the energy and environmental sectors.
Tucker Ruberti, of Enelx
Tucker Ruberti is the Director or Technical Sales for the Enel X energy storage business. In his role he leads the North American technical sales and analysis organization to develop simulation, design, configuration and financial analysis. The team leverages the Enel X multi-value stream optimization capabilities to extract the maximum customer value in any application. Mr. Ruberti earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and an MS in Environmental Management & Policy from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has worked in the energy technology since 1993, working for a broad range of companies including Advanced Energy, Westinghouse, General Electric, and NYSERDA in diverse applications including energy storage, PV, fuel cells and power distribution.

Central Oregon Women's March: "Reclaiming Our Power"
2020-01-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
This year, the march will take place in Redmond, Oregon to bring awareness and visibility outside of our usual space in Bend. Join womxn from across Central Oregon to march in defense of our reproductive rights, our immigrant families, our voting rights, and a more inclusive movement for marginalized womxn and communities to reclaim our power and make our voices heard as members of the Central Oregon community. See you in Redmond this year for the national #WomensMarch2020.
RSVP here! (Enter “Redmond, Oregon” in the search field on the right to locate this event.)

Our Place in the Wilderness
2020-01-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
What does wilderness mean, who is it for, and how can we protect our best-loved natural areas while also maintaining public access to them? How should issues of equity and inclusivity play into decisions regarding wilderness management? When there are competing interests, how can common resources, such as public lands, be managed and protected in equitable ways—for past, present and future generations? How does access to wild places foster a sense of stewardship? Come hear a moderated panel of environmental thinkers explore these and other questions.

WBCN and the American Revolution at Tin Pan
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
KPOV is proud to join BendFilm and LC Media Productions in presenting “WBCN and the American Revolution” at the Tin Pan Theater Friday, January 24, through Thursday, January 30. All 14 screenings of this film will benefit KPOV.

“WBCN and The American Revolution” is a feature-length documentary film that takes viewers on a dazzling, rock and roller-coaster ride to witness the historic political, social and cultural changes that took place in the late-1960s and early-1970s.
The film tells the story of the legendary, radical underground radio station WBCN-FM through the explosion of music and counterculture, anti-war activism, civil rights struggles and the women’s and LGBTQ liberation movements.
“WBCN and The American Revolution” features leading political, social, cultural and musical figures, including Bruce Springsteen in his first radio interview, Jerry Garcia, Lou Reed, Patti Smith in her first live radio broadcast, Noam Chomsky, Abbie Hoffman, and Jane Fonda.
Go to www.tinpantheater.com to view screening times and purchase your advance ticket. Please click one of the “Donation to Support This Screening” buttons. Your donation will go to KPOV.

Farm Film Night with Rogue Farm Corps
2020-01-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us for a night of short films about regenerative agriculture and learn about Rogue Farm Corps’ work! Come in from the cold, get cozy, and learn about how farmers are using growing practices to keep people and the planet in mind. Free and open to the public! Drink sales benefit Rogue Farm Corps.

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2020-01-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for Realms Schools (Realms Middle School and Realms High School). Started in 2010, this fundraiser features two eclectic, wearable art runway shows (one that features local students), a live auction of runway garments, a silent auction comprised of local sustainable donations, a pop up “marketplace”, featuring sustainable, creative products from local artists, local food (food trucks providing a variety of dinner choices) and drink.
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky fashion and community. Join other socially conscious individuals for an evening of sustainable fashion, showcasing styles that the future demands!
1ST SHOW – 6PM (DOORS @ 5PM – ALL AGES)
2ND SHOW – 8:30PM (DOORS @ 7:30PM – 21+)
Ticket info: https://rubbishrenewed.com/tickets/

Deadly Diesel in Our Air: Risks to Climate and Your Health
2020-01-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Diesel soot is everywhere. Its toxic particles are so small, they lodge in your lungs and create respiratory and health problems years later. Children breathe it on school buses. You breathe it when following a truck or bus. People and workers in neighborhoods undergoing construction breathe it.
Throughout Oregon, concentrations of diesel particulate matter, the byproduct of diesel exhaust, are more than 10 to 20 times higher than the state’s health-based air quality benchmarks.
Attend this valuable presentation to learn the effects of diesel pollution, the risks to you and your loved ones and what you do about it.
Presenters:

Dr. Julianne Fry, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies, Reed College
Mary Peveto, Executive Director, Neighbors for Clean Air

Repair Cafe -- 1st one of the decade!
2020-01-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A FREE event connecting people who like to fix stuff to people with broken stuff!

Bring in your:

— small appliances/electronics (last time Doug fixed a toaster oven!)

— outdoor gear (broken tent zipper, anyone?)

— clothes (Sam closed a hole in my favorite shirt)

— toys! (Mike fixed a jammed toy cash register drawer and made a kiddo very happy.)

— not sure if it can be fixed? Bring it!

Contact: ani@envirocenter.org with questions or if you’re interested in being a volunteer fixer!

**Please note: Our resident jeweler, Mani the Magnificent, is going to be out of town for this one. We will miss him.**

InFARMation: How to Buy Meat Direct from Farm
2020-01-28 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Buying local meat can be a daunting task. Who do you buy from? Does it matter if the meat was ”pasture raised”? What does buying “half a cow” mean? We’re tackling these questions and more as we dive into the why and how to purchase local meat with local producers, butchers, and consumers. Join us for a panel discussion, Q&A, and a ”meat and greet” with local producers.
InFARMation sessions are educational events that brings eaters and farmers together to talk about the most pressing issues facing Oregon’s family farms and sustainable local food systems. This event is free. Food and Drink available for purchase. Doors open at 6pm.
Presented by Friends of Family Farmers and OSU Extension Small Farms Program.
Panelists: Katia Steckly (Producer, Double F Ranch), Scott Duggan (OSU Extension Livestock), Cinder Butte Meat Co. (Butcher)

Madras Electric Vehicle Celebration and Charging Station Ribbon Cutting
2020-01-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Pacific Power and Madras-JC Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the installation of a fast charging station with a free grand opening event! Get an up-close look at electric vehicles, get a demonstration on EV charging, enjoy light refreshments and learn about the future of charging infrastructure in Oregon.
The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:30 a.m
Oregon has big plans for electric vehicles. The state has a goal to have 50,000 electric-fueled vehicles on Oregon’s highways and byways by the end of 2020. Pacific Power and the Madras-JC Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to ensure electric vehicle drivers have another fast, convenient place to power up during central Oregon journeys. As the first dual-standard charger in operation in the area, up to six electric vehicles can charge at once. All makes and models of electric vehicles can recharge using one of four fast chargers or choose a L2 dual port.
