SNCO Kids Summer Programs Start
2015-06-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Kids Summer Programs start! Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10am – 12pm; $15 non-members, $13.50 members. Registration required: 541-593-4394.

Junior Naturalist Applications Due
2015-06-29
Junior Naturalist Applications due. Ages 7-14. Contact the Nature Center for information at 541-593-4394.

Homeowner Information Session
2015-06-29
Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for families to apply for our partnership program. Attend an information session to learn more.
Are you tired of renting? Owning your own home is possible! Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for families and individuals to apply for our Partnership Program Toward Home Ownership. Attend a session to learn more!
See if you qualify by filling out our Partnership Questionnaire – you can also attend one of our Workshops (space is limited- reserve your spot today)
RSVP by June 22nd to DeeDee Johnson – djohnson@bendhabitat.org.

KPOV’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
2015-06-30
Yes, KPOV has been bringing Central Oregon the best radio around for nearly a decade.
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 10th Anniversary than gathering with our community for an evening of fun and friendship. Join us June 30, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tower Theatre in Bend for “High Desert Community Radio—Live and in Living Color.” The variety show will feature performers Five Pint Mary, Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers, MOsley WOtta, Triage Improv, the Around the Bend Players, Comic Celeste Franklin, the Parade of DJs, a fun look at KPOV history, great raffle prizes and more.
When, Where and How

7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30, Year 10 (2015)
The Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St in Bend
Tickets go on sale May 21 at the Tower Box Office.
Ticket prices are: $20 in advance, $18 in advance for KPOV members, $25 at the door for all

Compost Makes Good Dirt!
2015-07-05
Join compost expert and horticulturist, Leo Mock as he explains just how vital and enriching compost can be for your home garden.
$5 per participant, reservations required! Sign up now by calling the Sunriver Nature Center at 541.593.4394.
Leo Mock’s book “Compost Makes Good Dirt: and how to use it” will also be for sale during the class for $15!
Happy planting!

What's Brewing? The Ticket to Transit
2015-07-07
As Bend faces new opportunities and challenges in 2015 and beyond, transit will play a more important role in connecting people to jobs; providing access to education and health care; reducing congestion and parking problems; and providing access to shopping and recreation. Some of us ride transit, but all of us need it.
Attend What’s Brewing on July 7 to find out how transit will impact our quality of life today and shape the future of Bend. Please join us for a discussion with Cascades East Transit (CET) and our community partners about what’s next for transit in Bend, including a proposed major expansion to the Bend CET system later in 2015. CET will be adding new routes, increasing the frequency of buses and extending hours of operation, while better serving partners such as OSU Cascades, COCC, St Charles, and the business community as a whole.
Panelists:
Andrew Spreadborough, Cascades East Transit/COIC
Amy Tykeson, Tykeson and Associates
Victor Chudowsky, Bend City Councilor
Brought to you by the Community Affairs Council of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Green Team Movie Night
2015-07-07
The World According to Monsanto is directed by French film-maker and journalist Marie-Monique Robin. This widely praised film follows Robin’s three-year-long investigation into the corporate practices around the world of the United States multinational corporation, Monsanto. She investigates Monsanto chemicals and GMO crops, combining secret documents with first-hand accounts by victims, scientists, and politicians.

Wrenched Film Documentary
2015-07-07
Award-winning filmmaker M. L. Lincoln will visit Bend to speak at a public event and present her new documentary, Wrenched.
Through interviews, archival footage, and reenactments, Wrenched reveals how Edward Abbey’s anarchistic spirit and riotous novels influenced and helped guide the nascent environmental movement of the 1970’s and 80’s. Some of these early activists pioneered “monkey wrenching,” a form of nonviolent direct action and civil disobedience, to defend wilderness. The film portrays a new generation of monkeywrenchers who use Abbey’s books as a source of inspiration. Among them is Tim DeChristopher, who pioneered ‘paper’ monkey wrenching by outbidding big oil and gas companies in an illegal auction, saved more than 100,000 acres of public trust land in SE Utah, and is now serving a 2-year Federal sentence.
Among those appearing in Wrenched are Terry Tempest Williams, Robert Redford, Katy Lee, Dave Foreman, Paul Watson, and DeChristopher. M.L. Lincoln attended film school in Los Angeles and worked on productions at the American film Institute. In the 90’s she worked at the University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography and founded the “More Exposure Project,” which taught photography to at-risk youth.
Her previous award-winning documentary, Drowning River, celebrates the environmental activism of Katy Lee, who battled along with David Brower to prevent construction of the Glen Canyon Dam.
Appearing with Ms. Lincoln at this event is Jaik Goff, Bend founder of Dam Busters and Thunder Creek Custom Woodworking. Mr. Goff works to protect and defend the urban stretch of the Deschutes River. He will be displaying his art and woodwork.
More acclaim for Wrenched:
“Vivid, inspiring and beautiful film…Through the words of Abbey’s friends, the stunning footage of the land he loved, and his own unique and curmudgeonly voice, he is brought back to life in this vitally relevant movie.” – David Gessner, Professor of Creative Writing, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Author, All the Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West
“Wrenched portrays Abbey and friends with ruthless honesty…[The film] makes the most of Abbey’s quotes and the dedication his friends have to him and their beloved wilderness. It closed to a standing ovation in Moab.” – Janneli Miller, Four Corners Free Press

Net Zero Energy Home Tour
2015-07-08
Looking forward to the 2015 Tour of Homes? Get a sneak preview of SolAire’s latest Net Zero Energy Home in Northwest Crossing. From 5 to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8, the public is welcome to tour the home and hear about the key strategies involved in attaining Net Zero Energy in your home. Join SolAire to learn more about why Bend, Oregon is a great place to build, own and operate a Net Zero Energy Home.
Address: 2481 NW Drouillard Ave, Bend, OR 97701.

SOLVE Summerfest
2015-07-10
Join us Friday, July 10, at World Forestry Center for Summerfest, presented by Columbia Distributing, as we toast the achievements of our 2015 Citizenship Award winners! Doors will open at 5:00PM for the beer tasting reception, featuring live music by Ten Spiders Band, raffle, dinner and awards ceremony.
Tickets are on sale now. Hurry, don’t delay! Click here to purchase yours today.
*tickets must be purchased in advance of the event
Questions? Contact Karli Sagen at 503-844-9571 ext 307 or karli@solveoregon.org.

Juniper Jungle Farm Movie Night
2015-07-11
You’re invited! The film is a surprise. Don’t worry, you’ll like it!
Show up around 7:30pm to set up your chairs, get some Addy Mac’s ice cream and watch the sun set. The film starts at 8:30 and will be done by 10pm.

Summer Repair Cafe at DIYcave
2015-07-14
We’re excited to return to DIY Cave for our 2019 Summer Repair Cafe! Volunteers will be on hand to fix small appliances/electronics, outdoor gear, clothes, boots/shoes, bikes, jewelry, small furniture/household goods, and more. And it’s FREE!
If you have any questions or would like to be added to the list of volunteer fixers, please email Ani.

Central Oregon Flyfishers Monthly Meeting
2015-07-15
Monthly meeting of Central Oregon Flyfishers at Bend Senior Center. Social hour begins at 6:30 PM & meeting at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome – all you have to be is interested in fly fishing!

Let's Renew Oregon at Pints and Politics
2015-07-16
Join OLCV and Susan Suffion, Field Director of Renew Oregon for an update of Renew Oregon’s work on creating practical policy changes that will create a healthier, more prosperous Oregon. From transitioning Oregon off coal power to polluter accountability and defending our Clean Fuels Program, your participation matters. Come learn more about Renew Oregon’s current and future efforts and how you can get involved.
Join OLCV and fellow community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy for Pints and Politics on the third Thursday of each month.

Pool on the Hill
2015-07-17
Tumalo Creek is one of Central Oregon’s most beautiful and ecologically significant creeks, and it’s right in Bend’s backyard! Join Bend legend, Eileen Woodward, and LandWatch program director, Gail Snyder, for a brisk hike to Tumalo Creek’s beautiful source springs.
(We can also spend some time walking part of the ditch that takes water from the Sparks Lake watershed and drains it into Tumalo Creek.)
Intermediate. Be prepared to get your feet wet and to encounter mosquitoes. Please bring water, lunch, snacks, and sunblock.
Sign up here

Songs for the Environment and Social Justice
2015-07-17
Environmental singer Dana Lyons teams up with labor singer-activist Anne Feeney in a concert “Teamsters and Turtles—Together at Last” on Friday, July 17, 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s new building, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Suggested donation $15-20, but no one turned away. Doors open at 7 pm. For more info contact Michael Funke, funkeredfinn24@gmail.com.

High Desert Garden Tour
2015-07-18
The 26th annual High Desert Garden Tour is coming up on Saturday, July 20th! This event is a self-guided tour of six beautiful gardens in the Culver and Madras area. Find new inspiration for your landscape and chat with OSU Master Gardener volunteers during this fun and educational event.
New this year there is a van pool available ($10) for those who want to relax and leave the driving to someone else. For more information, call the office at 541-548-6088.
More details will be coming soon! Check out the Facebook page for updates.

Class - Timely Tomato Tips
2015-07-18
A class with OSU Master Gardeners™ that tells you how to increase your success with growing tomatoes.

Birders' Night
2015-07-19
Scheduled 9 times a year, 3rd Thursdays of month. Social gathering time is from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and usually last until 8:30 p.m.
March 19:
“Bird Friendly Native Landscaping.” Birders Karen Theodore and Rick Martinson of WinterCreek Restoration will share identify native plants, and share tips about landscaping, designed to transform any yard into a bird friendly sanctuary.
April 16:
“Birding Every Corner of Alaska” Crooked River Ranch locals John and Marilynne Keyser recount their Alaska birding trip with stories and photographs from St. Paul Island (a part of the Pribilofs,) Nome, Barrow, the Kenai Fjords National Park and Denali National Park. Highlights of the trip were seeing thirteen alcid species and all four eiders. Close encounters with a northern hawk owl, a “flaming” ruff and a huge polar bear were magical moments!
May 21:
“Oregon 2020: A Benchmark Survey of Our Birds”
Douglas Robinson, Mace Professor of Watchable Wildlife at OSU and Director of the Oregon 2020 birds project, will discuss this collaboration of professionals and citizen scientists who are dedicated to compiling a high quality, state-wide measurement of the abundance and distribution of Oregon’s birds and their response to habitat change. Doug will talk about how local birders can be involved in this landmark study, which promises to leave a legacy for future generations. Website: http://oregon2020.com/
June 18:
“Where the Heck are the Falcons? Phylogenies and Changing Field Guides: An Evolutionary Tale.” COCC Biology Professor Jim Moodie will entertain us with some up to date science about bird phylogenies (read: relationship trees) and how they have changed (e.g. Falcons are now grouped with Parrots!) and why they have changed (e.g. DNA and genome comparisons.)
October 15
“Nerdfest III” A hands-on program for Birders’ Night participants to share and experience an array of the latest birding technology and media opportunities including websites, software and apps such as eBird, COBOL, I Bird Pro, and ABA. A sequel to Nerdfest I and Nerdfest II this interactive program will further explore how birders are using technology to enhance the enjoyment of birding.
November 19
“eBird” Tom Crabtree provides hands on instruction on how to use eBird, Cornell University’s Laboratory of Ornithology’s online data base program which has revolutionized the way that birders maintain and access information about birds, track bird sightings and contribute to science and conservation. Tom will walk you through setting up an account, entering sightings and using the data in eBird to enhance your birding experiences.

Eco Hero Adventures
2015-07-20
Discover what it takes to grow food, harness solar power, fix bikes, conduct an energy audit, get around by alternative transportation and be an outdoor guide! Together with the Environmental Center, Commute Options will teach you how to bike safely around town while learning about sustainable living right here in our community. We will explore parks, play games and enjoy the river at lunch time.
For ages 10-13
Fee: $175 ID $210 OD / session
Two sessions offered:
7/20-7/23 – 8:30am – 5pm
8/10-8/13 – 8:30am – 5pm
REGISTER HERE.
Parks & Rec Playbook — Program 206311

Happy Hour in the Garden
2015-07-21
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

Awesome Bend Pitch Night
2015-07-21
AWESOME BEND PITCH NIGHT on October 20th, 2015, 6-8:30pm, Deschutes Brewery Tap Room 1044 NW Bond St (Upstairs)
Live crowdfunding– Shark Tank style– for community good. $1000 awarded on the spot! Join us for a free night of Ideas & Inspiration.
Check out our TV coverage and story: at KTVZ.com
APPLY FOR A GRANT!
Application deadline: October 1, 2015
Awesome Bend awards a $1000 grant quarterly to a project that will make Bend even more awesome. The definition of “awesome” is intentionally left up to your imagination. It could mean solving a problem, making someone stop and think, or spreading joy– think social good, the environment, technology, arts and beyond!
The grant has no strings attached (other than doing something awesome and telling us about it). We are high on action and low on bureaucracy. The application takes 15 minutes or less. Finalists deliver a 3-minute pitch at Pitch Night, where we select a winner and hand out $1000 on the spot to help them turn their awesome idea into reality.
Our only rules:
1.The project must be feasible and completed within 3 months of the award.
2.The money cannot be used for personal expenses or operating expenses for an established charity.
3.You agree to come back to the next Pitch Night and tell the community all about your project, thus inspiring future awesomeness.
(Hint for success: In your application, state very specifically, how your project will make Bend even more awesome.)

Recap of the 2015 Legislative Session
2015-07-23
Central Oregon LandWatch’s public interest lobbyist, Jonathan Manton, will give an update on LandWatch’s priorities and work as part of the 2015 Oregon legislative session.
When: Thursday, July 23rd,
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where: The Environmental Center
16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR
RSVP: Click Here
Bring a bag lunch to enjoy during this Lunch with LandWatch event. We’ll see you there!

Sisters Trails Alliance Speaker Series: Oregon Wild
2015-07-23
A presentation by Pam Hardy, Oregon Wild
Doors Open at 6:00pm, Presentation at 7:00pm
Sisters Fire Station Community Hall, 301 South Elm Street, Sisters, Oregon
With ten years of collaborative experience, and eight years of private practice in environmental law, Pam Hardy already had extensive experience when she joined Oregon Wild as the Eastern Oregon Field Coordinator in 2014. After obtaining an undergraduate degree in wildlife biology, Pam spent the first ten years of her career as a guide on the upper basin of the Colorado River, and in the backcountry throughout North America. Pam’s current project is to work with the Deschutes, Ochoco and Malheur National Forest collaborative groups. Her goal is to restore eastside forests to ecological health and long term resiliency. She loves taking people into the mountains to see for themselves the beauty and the magic of the land she has dedicated herself to. “Wilderness matters to the spirit. Being there, listening to the water, feeling the wind, and letting the quiet of the land sink into our bones, it just makes us better people.”

Beers Made By Walking: Black Canyon hike with Deschutes
2015-07-24
Registration will begin on June 24th.

Beers Made By Walking presents a day hike in Sutton Mountain’s Black Canyon with Oregon Natural Desert Association and Deschutes Brewery.
We’ll meet at ONDA’s Bend office and carpool roughly 2.5 hours to the trailhead together.
The hike is an out-and-back with the option to hike up to 5 miles some rocky terrain and slight elevation gain. Inside the canyon should be a bit cooler, but be prepared for hot weather. Bring sun protection, sturdy shoes, lunch, plenty of water, a keen eye for flora and an appreciation for micro-brews.

Magical History Tour of the Metolius
2015-07-25
Since the 1980s, LandWatch has led the charge to protect the Metolius Basin’s ancient forests, magical springs, bull trout, and deer and elk habitat.
On the Magical History Tour, Executive Director Paul Dewey will take tour attendees to beautiful places like Jack’s Creek and Sheep Springs, and show us parts of the forest that only exist today because of his work to stop them from being clear cut. He’ll tell the story of how the Metolius came to be protected as an Area of Critical State Concern.
Easy – a few short hikes
Please bring a bag lunch
Email Moey@centraloregonlandwatch.org to sign up.

Class - Extending Your Season
2015-07-25
Information from OSU Master Gardeners™ on keeping your vegetable garden producing through the Fall.

Community Conversation on Volunteerism
2015-07-27
Who? Government, nonprofit, business, and faith-based organization leadership and volunteers; interested community residents; and national service participants in conversation with representatives of the Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service
What? An Open Discussion About Volunteering and Engagement as Community Building Strategies in Oregon
Why?
• To hear from Oregon community members about what is working well and what issues need to be addressed in order to strengthen local volunteer engagement capacity
• To identify priority community needs that could be reduced or eliminated through service and engagement
• To understand the role that local residents would like to see government play in supporting volunteerism and engagement in their communities
How? Register here today!

July Green Drinks - B Corps in Bend
2015-07-30
Every other month, The Environmental Center and our Green Spot business partners host Green Drinks – a networking event with a mix of business and community members.
This month, we’ll be talking all about B Corporations. B Corps are companies using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems around the world. Oregon and California are leading the way both in the number of registered and certified B Corps. There are 51 of these companies in Oregon alone, and we’re bringing together two from Bend to share more about their B Corp journeys.
The event will be co-hosted by Moementum, innovators in leadership development and executive coaching, and Pacific Superfood Snacks, the brand behind nutritional kale chips born in the Pacific Northwest. The format of this event is designed to be interactive and to prompt participation in the discussion. We’ll divide into smaller groups to facilitate meaningful conversations with the B Corp teams, and to allow attendees to ask lots of questions. Come check out Pacific Superfood Snacks’ facility and learn from these amazing businesses! (222 SE Reed Market Rd., #500, Bend, OR 97702)
Why Attend?
B Corps outperform other businesses, drive capital, create higher quality jobs and improve the quality of life in our communities. The B Corp certification process provides businesses with a means to continuously improve, while taking into account a broader spectrum of the communities, people and suppliers they touch.
Who is the event for?
Any business or person working to embed the principles of sustainability and/or the values of B Corps in their day-to-day operations.
Who will be there?
Business owners, staff, entrepreneurs and community members who are curious about what B Corps are all about.

Green Drinks is an international concept and is an enjoyable way to network, learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts, and have an eco-conscious drink or two! Bring your own cup and consider carpooling, walking, biking or transit to get to the event!

Oregon Be Wattsmart Workshops
2015-07-30
Make your energy savings grow. Sign up to attend the free Be wattsmart workshop in your area.
The workshop will put you on the path to greater energy efficiency and lower electric bills by teaching you how to:

Evaluate your household energy use
Recognize the most cost-efficient energy improvements for your home
Save energy and improve your home’s comfort
Save money with Energy Trust cash incentives

Join us for an enlightening evening of interactive demonstrations, energy expertise and some tasty refreshments.

Please register for the free workshop in your area. Seating is limited.
All sessions take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
July 21 – Lakeview, Lake District Hospital
July 22 – Klamath Falls, Ross Ragland Cultural Center
July 28 – Madras, The Inn at Cross Keys Station
July 29 – Prineville, Room 1868
July 30 – Bend, McMenamins Old St. Francis School
July 31 – Redmond, Comfort Suites Redmond Airport
