Ice Skating Event for Teens
2021-12-07 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come join Camp Fire for a fun evening of ice skating at the Pavilion!
Whether you are a professional figure skater or have never even put skates on there is room for you at our event. This is an event planned by Camp Fire’s Student Planning Committee (SPC) and is intended to give space for you to have fun and make some new friends.
Although this is a teen event, feel free to bring your family and friends. The more the merrier!
Registration will end on 12/5/2021

Free virtual screening of “Who’s on Top?” LGBTQs Summit Mt. Hood!
2021-12-08
“Who’s on Top?” (narrated by George Takei) is a feature-length documentary which shines a spotlight on members of the LGBTQ+ community—including those with a range of mountaineering experience—who challenge stereotypes about gender and sexuality in the outdoor arena. This film tells a tender and adventurous story about members of Portland’s LGBTQ+ community who challenge stereotypes about gender and sexuality in the great outdoors. Historically excluded and ostracized—and with a range of mountaineering experience—they unite to climb Mount Hood. In doing so, they also confront assumptions about who they are and how they belong in the world of outdoor adventure.
Oregon Wild is proud to present “Who’s on Top?” a special documentary screening online with an associated Q&A webinar. You’ll receive a personal link to the film to watch on your own time before joining on December 8th for a presentation from Oregon Wild staff, and an exclusive Q&A session with director Devin Tau and cast members.
Watch trailer here!

How to Go Solar
2021-12-08
In these free webinars, Solar Oregon will answer your questions about how solar energy systems work, share information about incentives available, and help you take the first step to add solar to your home or business. In addition, at each workshop, you will discuss one of three special topics: solar + storage, community solar, and the Solar Within Reach incentive.

2021 - A Tipping Point Year?
2021-12-09
Join Electrify Now for a roundtable discussion on the biggest topics and trends in clean energy and electrification from 2021. Their panel will discuss what they are excited about that has transpired this past year and whether they can see momentum building towards tipping points that will accelerate the world toward an equitable, clean energy future:
Where are we with carbon emissions at the end of 2021?
How fast is clean electricity growing and is it fast enough?
How will the Build Back Better plan affect climate action?
What are the trends in banning methane gas from the past year?
What are we seeing in building and transportation electrification?
What do we see regarding the economics of clean energy looking forward?
Are we making progress towards more equitable energy solutions?
We’ll also give a sneak peak to our full slate of webinars for 2022.

Bend COTA Work Events
2021-12-09, 2021-12-16, 2021-12-23, 2021-12-30, 2022-01-06, 2022-01-13, 2022-01-20
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.

Bonfires, Bikes & Brews
2021-12-10
Every other Friday this winter Good Bike Co will open their patio and strike up the fire cauldron. Bring your neighbors, family, and friends out to enjoy the warmth of community. Their bar hosts a rotating selection of some of the finest Oregon craft brews around. All are welcome. Pet friendly.

Bend YP Social @ Silver Moon Brewing
2021-12-14
This is it for 2021! A chance to get together one last time this year for a great YP Social. Silver Moon will be hosting Bend Young Professionals, and PrideStaff is providing an INCREDIBLE raffle prize. Register and bring your business card to enter to win a Patagonia Nano-Puff Jacket!

Virtual Lecture: Assessing Arctic Health with Gyrfalcons
2021-12-14
As predators and arctic specialists, Gyrfalcons are excellent indicator species for how climate change may be impacting habitat and food webs in arctic environments. During this virtual lecture, Michaela Gustafson will share her work with the Peregrine Fund to identify what landscape features are important to Gyrfalcons as they choose nesting sites and how climate change may impact this species and others over time. Michaela is a graduate student at Boise State University and has spent the last seven years conducting field research on raptors and other birds from Puerto Rico to Alaska.

Agriculture as Humanitarian Action: Addressing Immediate Needs and the Root Causes of Hunger
2021-12-15
What comes to mind when you think of humanitarian actions? Chances are, it is not seeds and livestock. Yet, agriculture is among the most cost-effective humanitarian interventions — saving livelihoods to save lives. Unfortunately, this is not reflected in our collective response to a number of major ongoing crises.
Join for a policy discussion hosted by FAO North America in partnership with CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Mercy Corps and Save the Children on the urgent need to consider how we are responding to humanitarian crises, and to ensure that agriculture — and efforts to improve resilience and protect the livelihoods of the most vulnerable communities — is a central part of our response.

Lay of the Land and Levers for Change: Farming for Climate Resilience in Oregon
2021-12-15
Get the highlights of OrCAN’s new report: Lay of the Land and Levers for Change: Farming for Climate Resilience in Oregon 2021 and Beyond. Bring your lunch and your questions!

"Getting Dollars to Rural: Strategies for Funding Rural Priorities"
2021-12-15
Join Rural Development Initiatives for their next Community Conversations webinar.
Federal, state, and philanthropic resources to rural communities are disproportionately low, so hard-won consensus on priorities is met with significant resource challenges. This webinar will raise awareness of rural needs for grant funding, venture capital, and technical assistance, and the system shifts required to make those changes.

Virtual Lecture: Astronomy Frontiers
2021-12-16
Astronomy is always on the move, a constantly changing landscape of knowledge, mysteries, questions and answers. In this virtual lecture presented by Dr. Shane L. Larson, research professor of physics at Northwestern University, we’ll discuss the tapestry of astronomical technology and knowledge 30 years ago, examine how our perceptions of the Cosmos have changed dramatically in the short time since then, and speculate wildly on what the future may hold.

Teen Connects - Cookie & Ornament Decorating
2021-12-17
Come out for some cookie & ornament decorating! Campfire will also be collecting toys for donations to those in need this holiday season. They will have cookies and ornaments ready to decorate.

Santa in the Park
2021-12-18

Special Evening Program: NASA’s Lucy Mission
2021-12-30
Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s own JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador Paul Poncy for a special program on NASA’s LUCY Mission. Paul was in Florida at the historic launch of the probe. NASA’s Lucy mission is the first spacecraft launched to explore the Trojan asteroids, a population of primitive asteroids orbiting in tandem with Jupiter. This program will take place indoors in the Pozzi Education Center. Seating is limited and masks are required. Night sky viewing at the observatory will follow, weather permitting. Reservations required.

Snowshoe Central Oregon
2022-01-12
Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. They’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. They’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 of learning to snowshoe
• Reference map
• What to bring
• How to be safe when snowshoeing
• Gear (snowshoes and clothing)

Universal Representation Community Forum
2022-01-13
FARMWORKER OVERTIME
For too long farmworkers have been excluded from receiving overtime pay. This exclusion has roots in the racist 1938 Federal Labor Standards Act, which sought to deny Black farmworkers from this benefit. This exclusion was wrong in 1938 and it’s wrong now. Farmworkers deserve to be paid for their hard work just like everyone else. Through this multi-year phased-in plan, farmworkers will finally receive the pay they deserve.
UNIVERSAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Our country’s immigration court system is complex and confusing. Too many immigrants are left to navigate this complicated system by themselves when they’re given a deportation order, often in a language they’re not fluent in. Through Universal Legal Representation, Oregon would connect immigrants with legal support and help families stay together.
Join Adelante Mujeres and more on a community forum to learn about these two important initiatives.

The Father's Group Film Series Presents: A Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
2022-01-15
Join for a night of celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. with The Father’s Group, a local Black-led non-profit that works to enhance the lives of children through education, leadership, and networking; while strengthening our community, eliminating barriers, and helping individuals reach their full potential.
The Father’s Group is presenting a full month of films in collaboration with BendFilm and Open Space Event Studios to celebrate and honor Black History Month kicking off with an MLK celebration on Saturday the 15th.
Come enjoy local artists, a short performance, a film (to be announced shortly) followed by a Q&A led by The Father’s

Central Heat Pumps - Find the most cost effective solution for your home
2022-01-19
If you are contemplating installing a heat pump to heat and cool your home, it can be confusing to understand all the various options and configurations. Join the Electrify Coalition as they discuss the key elements to understand, and explore which type of central heat pumps are most cost effective to help you make the right choice for your home. They’ll talk to leading experts who will help guide you through the different types of heat pumps and their best applications.

If I Had a Billion Dollars: How We Can Transform Oregon’s Transportation Future
2022-01-19
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is sending nearly a billion dollars to Oregon, with more on the table in the form of grants. If the Build Back Better Act passes, Oregon could see even more transportation dollars.
The Clean and Just Transportation Network is hosting a panel discussion of leaders from communities around the state on January 19 to talk about how we’d like to see transportation dollars spent to make big strides in climate and equity.

Oregon's Fisher and Marten
2022-01-19
In your travels across Oregon, you may have seen a marten. Or was it a wolverine? Or…maybe it was a fisher?
Well, if these questions ever crossed your mind, this is the webcast for you!
On January 19th join guest biologist Dr. Katie Moriarty, a research scientist with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI), will be digging into what, exactly, are fisher and marten, how to tell them apart, what their current habitats are, and why they’re so important in the ecosystem. You’ll also learn about some of the threats they are facing today and what can be done to help.
Make sure to RSVP to learn more about these ferocious and fuzzy mammals and their role in Oregon. You won’t want to miss this webcast!

Indigenous Perspectives on Earth, Water and Sky, Featuring Larry Campbell
2022-01-20
Swinomish Elder Larry Campbell (Wanaseah) has been actively involved in Coast Salish tribal affairs for 40 years. He has an extensive background in cultural resources, tribal policy, government-to-government relations, and community health. Larry has a Bachelor of Arts degree in tribal government. He co-manages the Swinomish Community Environmental Health Program.

Sustainable Homes Project Showcase
2022-01-20
Join for this exciting new event where you’ll hear rapid-fire project presentations from graduates of the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation training!
Tap into insights from some of the freshest minds and building best practices that SHP participants have to offer. Hear from speakers that are building industry professionals and who have been selected for their outstanding SHP Final Projects that illustrate different approaches to successful high performance design and building in residential construction.
The SHP Project Showcase is open to NW audiences who are looking for both project inspiration and practical applications. Anyone who is SHP curious or a current SHP participant will also find the session to be highly valuable.

Connecting with the Big River: Introduction to Confluence
2022-01-20
Curious about how Confluence got started? Want to explore their five completed art landscapes? Interested in the work they’re doing in schools?
Join Founding Board Chair Antone Minthorn (CTUIR) and Executive Director Colin Fogarty for a discussion about where Confluence began, how it has evolved and where they’re going in the future. You’ll also hear about the Confluence sites from Ann Batchelor Hursey, author of the recently published “Field Notes to Maya Lin’s Confluence Project Landscapes.”
