Community Conversation with Incoming Chief of Police Krantz
2020-07-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join for an opportunity for the Embrace Bend community to ask questions and learn more about the incoming Chief of Police.
This will be an opportunity to learn about the incoming Chief’s philosophy on policing, plans for the Bend PD, and ideas for community involvement.

Happy Hour in the Garden Slowly Reopens
2020-07-21, 2020-07-28, 2020-08-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our Garden Team has kicked off Happy Hour in the Garden. Join us every Tuesday, 4-6pm, through September 1st.
Here are our new COVID-10 guidelines, which we also have posted on our task board in the garden.
Volunteering in the Garden COVID Guidelines:

There will be a maximum of 8 volunteers (we do not have an RSVP set up for this at this time)
Please BYO (bring your own) gloves & hand tools (if you have them)
I will have other sanitized tools available for use if needed
Please bring a can coozie. Our donated beverages will be in cans and bottles this year, coozie will help you to identify yours.
Please maintain 6′ social distancing rules
Please bring your face masks to wear when 6′ can’t be maintained for a project
If you bring kids, they must be supervised and able to follow other garden guidelines
Garden Team will be: sanitizing tools, pens, and picnic table before and after use
We will have hand washing station and hand sanitizer available for use. Please use them!
Don’t come if you, anyone in your household, or anyone you have come in contact with has had any symptoms in the last 72 hours.

Every 4 weeks we’ll have another sponsor. Thanks to Humm Kombucha, Worthy Garden Club, 10 Barrel, Deschutes Brewery & Boneyard Beer for coming on board again this year!

Community Conversations - Speaking of Race
2020-07-21 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How do we talk to each other about race?
How can we understand people’s lived experiences of systemic racism or privilege? Join Deschutes Public Library, and seek to understand one another and contemplate our experiences of race in America. Their first virtual Community Conversation (to be held over Zoom) will include discussion among participants, as well as insights from two community members.
Every quarter, Deschutes Public Library offers a Community Conversation event for community members of all backgrounds to share stories and discuss issues that matter. There’s an open feeling of trust and a bubbling up of ideas that break down the silos that are dividing our communities across the country.
The goal of Community Conversations is to expand our sense of neighborhood – across all economic, political, cultural, and racial boundaries. We believe in the power of connections and friendships to bridge any divides. All of our conversations stem from a strong commitment to curiosity, compassion, and community.

Blooms & Bees Tour
2020-07-22, 2020-07-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory each Wednesday for an immersive experience to learn all about the extraordinary world of flowers and their pollinators. The tour will begin along the shore of Lake Aspen to learn about Sunriver’s forest ecosystem and the predominant flora of the area. Followed by a tour of the botanic garden led by SNCO’s resident plant specialist, to explore the diversity of habitats and native plants found in the high desert of Oregon. The tour will wrap up with a peek into a honey bee hive to see how bees and humans benefit from the pollinator-plant relationship.
Tour will meet in the amphitheater. Face coverings and social distancing are required while on tour
Duration: 1 hour
Capacity: 6 people
Price: $10/person
Review SNCO’s COVID-19 safety protocols HERE.

Bend City Council 2020: What's At Stake?
2020-07-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
BIPoc Round table

This will be a Facebook Live Event.

Centering the voices of Black Indigenous and people of color community members we strive to create space for a dialogue with the candidates vying to be our future Council members. This conversation will be an opportunity for allies to listen to the voices of the impacted and learn about their experiences and what their priorities are.
All questions and discussion will be between the candidates and the BIPoC community members participating in the forum.

We invite you to listen to this conversation by joining a simultaneous watch party for allies seeking to learn from this conversation. Once live on Facebook, we encourage you to listen in and learn about the priorities and concerns of our BIPoC community. Join Indivisble Bend in a live moderated discussion on Facebook.

Webcast: Owls and Old Growth of Eastern Oregon
2020-07-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Eastern Oregon’s remaining old growth trees provide habitat for all sorts of unique wildlife. With a special focus on owls, we’ll learn about the animals that depend on the big trees of Eastern Oregon (spoiler alert, there are no spotted owls here). We’ll also hear about the important protections that have safeguarded these big old trees for decades..

Webcast: Owls & Old Growth
2020-07-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Owls & old growth – what’s not to love? Join our friends at Oregon Wild for a discussion on Eastern Oregon’s elusive owls and the old growth forests they depend on.
We’ll be joined by wildlife photographer Rhett Wilkins, who will discuss his experiences photographing owls in Eastern Oregon; Mike Denny of Blue Mountain Audubon Society, who will enlighten us about Great Gray Owls specifically, and David Mildrexler of Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center, who will talk about the ancient forests of Eastern Oregon.
Oregon Wild will be raffling off a copy of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide, a solar USB charger, and Oregon Wild hat. Raffle tickets are $5 and are an optional purchase below.

Green Drinks Trivia with Wanderlust Tours
2020-07-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Welcome to a new form of Green Drinks! We wish we could have hosted you for drinks and appetizers plus sharing an outdoor adventure with you which we had planned. Nonetheless, we hope you have fun with this online trivia!
Test your knowledge on our local landscape! The winner will receive a free half-day tour!
https://www.wanderlusttours.com/green-drinks
About Wanderlust Tours:
From the beginning (27 years ago) and for our future, Wanderlust Tours has committed themselves to sustainable tourism. Wanderlust Tours exists to inspire their guests and vibrantly share the natural and cultural history of Oregon in order to instill appreciation and protection of the environment. This mission manifests itself in a variety of ways in the day to day of business operations. Whether it is the fully washable, reusable eatery used on each tour, the opportunity to transport multiple guests to their touring destination instead of everyone driving, or making sure that their partners align with our mission of sustainability, we think the little things go a long way in saving the planet!
Thanks for joining Wanderlust Tours at Green Drinks and your support of the Environmental Center!

COVID-19 Impact Webinar: Public Health Update
2020-07-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The number of positive COVID-19 cases is increasing dramatically here in Central Oregon. What’s the impact on St. Charles Hospital? Where are we seeing the spike in cases? How is the new face covering mandate going to help?
Join for a deeper discussion regarding these questions with our guest speakers from St. Charles Health System and Deschutes County Health Services.

Bend COTA Work Events
2020-07-23, 2020-07-30 | 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.

Do the Work Study Group - In Person
2020-07-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Embrace Bend’s Do the Work Study Group is a space for White people and other majority groups to explore race, racism, and White Supremacy without accidentally harming non-White or non-dominant groups in the process. Embrace Bend will facilitate discussion around a specific topic by journaling, sharing stories, and working through outside resources like books, articles, videos, etc.
We encourage those interested in joining the group to first check out the Embrace Bend website at www.embracebend.com, where you will find a page specifically about the Do the Work Study Group. There you will be able to access guidelines, goals, expectations, and other information.
July’s meeting will have about 15-20 minutes of pre-work. You will receive the agenda upon registering.
The topic of July’s meeting is: Get Over Yourself and Unpack Your Privilege.
***Masks are mandatory.

Social Justice Book Club: "So You Want To Talk About Race"
2020-07-24, 2020-07-31 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Each quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members.
This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule is below. Please register and join at any time, and contact Erin Rook with questions or requests for accommodations.
Summer Social Justice Book Club (Most) Fridays at noon
Remaining Schedule:
July 10: Ch. 4 and 5 – “Why am I always being told to ‘check my privilege’?” and “What is intersectionality and why do I need it?”
July 24: Ch. 6 – “Is police brutality really about race?”
July 31: Ch. 7 and 8 – “How can I talk about affirmative action?” and “What is the school-to-prison pipeline?”
Aug. 7: Ch. 9 and 10 – “Why can’t I say the ‘N’ word?” and “What is cultural appropriation?”
Aug. 14: Ch. 11 and 12 – “Why can’t I touch your hair?” and “What are microaggressions?”
Aug. 21: Ch. 13 and 14 – “Why are our students so angry?” “What is the model minority myth?”
Aug. 28: Ch. 15 and 16 – “But what if I hate Al Sharpton?” and “I just got called a racist, what do I do now?”
Sept. 4: Ch. 17 – “Talking is great, but what else can I do?”

Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
2020-07-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up for the summer reading program, as well. Due to the current states of things, they are asking folks to pick up a kit to take home to do. Everything folks needs to complete the projects will be found in the kit. More details about location and time can be found in the flyer attached.

Caucus to Collectivity: Dismantling Racism from a White-Identified Perspective
2020-07-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
How is our practice a resource for moving into the world rather than avoiding it? How can our love of humanity be the ground from which we address racism, injustice, and oppression?
If you identify as white, how can we fully see our role in maintaining systems of oppression so that we may let them go? So we may all know our inherent liberation.
No one wins in this system.
If our practices don’t offer a way to work with this, then we are maintaining the privilege of ignoring and/or bypassing what marginalized populations can not ignore or bypass.
This day of retreat is specifically designed for those who identify as white. The practice of identity-based caucusing is vital in fostering a collective community that honors inclusivity and belonging, and de-centers a harmful hegemony. There are important conversations for white people to have, accountable to BIPOC individuals, aimed at dismantling racism. Only when white people are ready to do the work of confronting the myriad of emotions, attitudes, behaviors, and actions that stem from internalized white supremacy will we be able to forward a just, equitable society of collective presence.
Join these four white-identified teachers for a day of practice, embodiment, discussions, and action-planning about committing or re-committing to a practice rooted in love rather than alienation, awareness rather than ignorance, and engagement over apathy or burnout. Led by Caverly Morgan, Suniti Dernovsek, David Perrin & Latifa Till

Bird Walk
2020-07-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Walk on the wild side! Join 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, there is always something exciting to see through your binoculars!
Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited. Expect to walk approximately 3 to 4 miles along various trails.

Deschutes River Cleanup
2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 24th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at five different sites on the Deschutes river where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: Meadow Camp, Riverbend Park, Miller’s Landing, First Street Rapids Park, and Sawyer Park.
You will register for a specific site when you sign up. This year we are limiting each site to 20 volunteers in an effort to enforce social distancing. On the morning of the cleanup, you will meet your volunteer host at 10:00 a.m. at the site you selected. We encourage all volunteers to come prepared with sturdy shoes, a hat and sun protection, gloves, a water bottle, and snacks.
The Deschutes River Cleanup is an opportunity for us to come together to steward the Deschutes River and its riparian areas. Recreation in and around the Deschutes River has led to significant impacts to river health. In order to keep our river beautiful and protect water quality for fish and wildlife, the Watershed Council coordinates the Deschutes River Cleanup every year.

Deschutes River Cleanup
2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 24th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at five different sites on the Deschutes river where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: Meadow Camp, Riverbend Park, Miller’s Landing, First Street Rapids Park, and Sawyer Park.

20th Annual Gala de Oro
2020-07-25 - 2020-07-26 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
An unforgettable evening of elegance and cultural discovery as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Latino Community Association. Enjoy a delicious Latin American-inspired dinner, cocktails & margaritas, tequila tasting bar and an exciting live auction. Dinner will be followed by live music and dancing.

Vigil in honor of Black lives lost
2020-07-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Gather for a peaceful, solemn vigil marking the second month since the death of George Floyd. Join Indivisible Sisters for an evening of solidarity and contemplation honoring George Floyd and the many Black lives lost to violence.

OHD Covid-19 policies will be enforced. Masks must be worn and physical distancing must be observed. If you are unable to stand for an hour, please bring a chair.

Where: Village Green City Park, Sisters
Hosts: Indivisible Sisters

Forest Explorers Summer Camp
2020-07-27 - 2020-07-30 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We’re excited for some summer fun in the forest! We will learn about natural history, explore the forest, create shelters, and splash in Tumalo Creek. The health & safety of our participants and staff is our top priority. We hope the fresh air, exercise, learning, and interacting will help students feel refreshed and joyful! Sign up today before we’re full.
Currently, we have space for:
July 27-30 *Space for 6 more campers in older group;
Ages: 6-10 years
Cost: $180/child or $125/child for 2+siblings
Where: Skyliner Lodge – 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR

Planning Commission Hearing on the TSP
2020-07-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the guiding document for any new transportation projects built in the City over the next 20 years, including transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and road projects. After a lengthy process, the City’s 2040 TSP will be up for adoption soon.
Public Hearing on Bend TSP
Virtual Access: www.bendoregon.gov/planningcommission
Phone Access: 1-855-282-6330 Code: 146 654 7289##
Agenda

Webcast: Systemic Racism on Public Lands
2020-07-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
For this discussion, Veteran, photographer, and Soul River founder Chad Brown will be joined by Wayne Hubbard, outdoor media entrepreneur who is also the Host and Producer of the award winning program Urban American Outdoors. His show was the first multicultural outdoors TV show in the country – it’s been on air weekly since 2003, and has been nominated for 4 Emmy Awards.He’ll also be joined by Oregon’s very own Sharon Gary Smith, a nationally-renowned community organizer and social justice advocate with over 4 decades of experience. Sharon also directed the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, a philanthropic organization that mobilizes resources for Oregon communities.Together they will discuss race & public lands through a historical lens, weaving in examples from Oregon and elsewhere. We hope you can join for this event.

Biblioteca en Camino! Library on the go!
2020-07-31 16:30 - 18:00 | 375 SW Powerhouse Dr Suite 100, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Deschutes Public Library will be visiting 8 different locations throughout Central Oregon (4 in Bend, 1 in La Pine, 2 in Redmond, 1 in Sisters) this summer to hand out “Grab and Go” kits with activities for youth to do. Our friends, Carly and Rodrigo will be giving out books and signing folks up for the summer reading program, as well. Due to the current states of things, they are asking folks to pick up a kit to take home to do. Everything folks needs to complete the projects will be found in the kit. More details about location and time can be found in the flyer attached.

Time: 12-1:30pm and 4:30-6pm

Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Benefit Concert
2020-08-01 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Seed Savers Exchange for the first-ever Virtual Benefit Concert featuring 14 talented and inspiring artists, and supporting one great cause!

The concert offers the perfect chance to glimpse the beauty of the Driftless Region while enjoying first-rate music, all from the comfort of your home. All concert proceeds will support Seed Savers Exchange work to conserve America’s culturally diverse but endangered garden and food crop heritage by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants.

Oregon Safe Routes to School Virtual Annual Meeting
2020-08-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Oregon Safe Routes to School Annual Meeting series will provide opportunities for Network members to collaborate on 2020-2021 school year plans and network with statewide practitioners. The meeting will consist of 3 different meetings held on July 29, August 5 and August 19.
Meeting will include: Planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Presentations on curriculum tools and resources.
