People's Climate March Bend
2015-11-29 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Now more than ever, it is important to let people know that you believe that Climate Change is real! It’s time to protect beautiful Oregon, the world and our quality of life! Let our politician’s know that we want to transition towards a cleaner energy economy! Come down and show your support for a JUST TRANSITION to a CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY with NEW JOBS and JUSTICE for all! A fun, peaceful, family friendly time will be had with music and speakers! Check out the details and look for updates on Facebook at the 350Deschutes People’s Climate March event page: https://www.facebook.com/350Deschutes/.

Family friendly event includes:

Climate Change Action Fair
Street Theater
Chants
Music by Chiringa

Email: actnowforclimate@gmail.com

Green Team Movie Night
2015-12-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Green Team Movie Night Tuesday, Dec 1st will be a VERY special event. We have reserved the sanctuary with the large screen for a big crowd. We will be screening “Traces of the Trade” which was featured by PBS as one of the POV selections a few years back (POV: Documentaries with a point of view). Tom DeWolf will answer questions and go deeper in the discussion after. He is featured in the film as one of the family members exploring their slave-trading family history.
“Traces of the Trade” Movie followed by presentation by Tom DeWolf, who is in the film!
A film by Katrina Brown, who discovered that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine fellow DeWolf descendants set off to retrace the Triangle Trade: from their old hometown in Rhode Island to slave forts in Ghana to sugar plantation ruins in Cuba. Step by step, they uncover the vast extent of Northern complicity in slavery while also stumbling through the minefield of contemporary race relations. Featured by PBS on POV, Documentaries with a Point of view.
Tom DeWolf, a Bendite, author of Inheriting the Trade and Gather at the Table, and one of the descendants featured in the film, will answer questions about the film. He will introduce Coming to the Table, an organization dedicated to healing racial wounds of the past.

2nd Annual Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride
2015-12-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
That chill in the air you’re feeling is telling you time is drawing nigh for the 2nd annual Christmas Light & Hot Toddy Ride.
Join us on Thursday, December 3rd at the Bend Senior Center (1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend) at 6:30pm. We’ll start our family-friendly, slow-paced tour of the Larkspur Trail at 7pm. We’re working to get holiday lights to adorn the 4 mile route which will keep us off-street but for one crossing as we head towards Pilot Butte. The out-and-back tour will include a stop for a hot toddy along the way.
NOTE: Basic ride etiquette is always followed on our community bicycle rides. Check out our section on How We Roll for more.
After the short ride, join us back at the Senior Center for hearty finger foods and hot cider courtesy of event sponsor Whole Foods Market. We’ll also hold a raffle with great give-aways from the folks at Bend Velo, Bend Electric Bikes, Hydro Flask, Cairn and the Jackson’s Corner east side location.
Come join our fun!

Submission Deadline: Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2015-12-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
2016 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
The 6th Annual event will be on January 14, 2016! The venue will be revealed soon. The submission deadline is Friday, December 4th.
Remember that you do not need to have your garment completed, but the further along you are, the easier it is for the jury to recognize your vision in your photos and artist renderings. We expect a large number of submissions this year, so get to work on your creative vision. Read the material guidelines carefully, and check out Allison Murphy’s blog post, Organic Material isn’t Rubbish, for more depth on what is and isn’t rubbish.
Follow our blog posts on the home page stream and for submission information go to the tab and view or download the information best suited to you (student, adult, business).
We have a new online application process (Submission link button to be on the website soon). Just 3 easy steps:

Complete the form
Use the included PayPal link to pay your submission fee
E-mail your photos to rubbishrenewed@gmail.com by 4pm Friday, December 4th 2015.

If you need help submitting to this year’s show, contact Amy Anderson at: REALMS Magnet School 63175 OB Riley Road, Bend, Oregon 97701 / 541-322-5323

ONDA Bend Year End Celebration
2015-12-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Join us at our Bend office for a celebration of conservation success in 2015. Gather with ONDA members and supporters, groove to live music from Truck Stop Gravy, and enjoy a fine (and free) selection of beverages from Worthy, Craft, and Far Afield Ciders.

We hope to see you there!

Western Music Star Joni Harms Coming to Bend
2015-12-04 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
If you are a fan of western and cowboy music then do not miss this rare opportunity to see the fabulous Joni Harms​ in a VERY intimate setting right here in Bend, Oregon. If you love KPOV’s Calling All Cowboys show or love KPOV, this will be a great show. Proceeds support your local community radio station. That’s KPOV, of course!
Reserve seating at tickets@kpov.org or 541-322-0863. For more about Joni Harms, read on.
MORE ABOUT JONI HARMS
Joni Harms is the real deal. She is not only one of the best singer/songwriters in the genre but one of the nicest people to walk the planet. Autographed CDs will be for sale and photo opportunities available. Profits go to support 88.9 KPOV High Desert KPOV, Bend Community Radio​.
“The majority of my songs include lyrics of the west, because I love to write about things I’ve experienced,” she says. “Rodeo, cowboys, and the ranch way of living shows through a lot in my music.”
Indeed, Harms has been praised for her pure country voice since she signed her first record deal with the famed producer Jimmy Bowen, of Capitol Records in the early 1990s. Since that time Joni has released eleven more outstanding albums.
Joni Harms is no stranger to success. She has been a winner of multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards including top honor for Entertainer of the Year in 2002. In 2003, Harms was named Female Vocalist of the Year and accepted the award for Song of the Year from the Western Music Association. Harms continues building audiences through appearances on the famed Grand Ole Opry and even an appearance at New York City’s Carnegie Hall.
Harms lives on a ranch in Oregon with her family that was homesteaded by her great, great grandfather in 1872, this has been an inspiration for many of her songs. Joni says, “I always want the songs I sing to be a good representation of who I am.” Joni is not afraid to sing about what she truly believes in.

Meet Your Farmer Dinner at Barrio featuring Imperial Stock Ranch
2015-12-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Locally-sourced Farm-to-table dinner featuring five course meal by Chef Steven Draheim showcasing lamb bomba, lamb carnitas, and leg of lamb shepherd’s pie with green chili mashers. A presentation by local farmers Dan and Jeanne Carver of Imperial Stock Ranch whose ranch has been raising sheep and cattle, and producing grains and hay for more than 140 years. Under their visionary leadership, the historic family ranch has become a model for sustainable agriculture and produces hand crafted meats, wool, yarn and apparel. Central Oregon Locavore supports local food and farms through its permanent indoor farmers market and community education.
Tickets are available now!

Hold em' for Habitat
2015-12-07, 2015-12-14, 2015-12-21, 2015-12-28, 2016-01-04, 2016-01-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come play poker with fun folks while supporting Bend Area Habitat!
Every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Jake’s Diner
2210 NE Highway 20, Bend Oregon
$5 Suggested donation per play

Deadline: MLK Day of Service Form
2015-12-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you have a big project that requires some volunteer assistance? Tell Volunteer Connect about your project, and they will help you recruit a handful — or dozens — of volunteers as part of the 7th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event on Jan. 18, 2016. Project registration form must be submitted by Dec. 11th!!
Learn more about MLK Day of Service here.

Locavore's Holiday Gift Faire
2015-12-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Locavore is proud to present one of Central Oregon’s highest quality craft fairs with dozens of local vendors offering hand-made, artisan gifts, jewelry, clothing, food stuffs and more. Find perfectly unique gifts for your special people made right here in Central Oregon.
Feel great knowing that your dollars are supporting a vibrant local arts scene. Spending your money on local products is a rewarding way to diversify our economy. This event is truly for our community, by our community and is made possible by the support of dozens of local businesses and volunteers!

Craft-O!
2015-12-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
CRAFT-O! Holiday Bazaar at The Old Ironworks
Shop LOCAL and HANDMADE this season at the 6th annual Craft-O! Holiday Bazaar and visit super fantastic makers and artists in The Old Ironworks Arts District.
PARKING & SHUTTLE INFO: Planning on hitting all of the awesome Holiday Markets this year? On Saturday, start at the Central Oregon Locavore Gift Faire, leave your car parked there and ride the free shuttle to Craft-O! and the Willow Lane Winter Market!
***Please DO NOT park in the bike lane in front of the Old Ironworks or on Aune Street (headed toward Crux).

Fleet Feet's Give Back to the Community Day to Benefit Kôr
2015-12-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Do you need some new athletic wear for winter? Is someone on your Christmas list a runner? Want to double your giving? Shop at Fleet Feet of Bend on December 15th and 10% of your purchase will go to to Kôr Community Land Trust! Just show the event photo (above) on your phone, or print it out, and let them know that you are shopping for Give Back to the Community Day.
Happy Holidays!

Locavore Food School - Cooking Local in Bulk
2015-12-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Kristin Gyford, a busy Licensed Social Worker, mom and entrepreneur teaches about bulk cooking as a way to deal with food budgets and time constraints while serving healthy and delicious, locally sourced meals everyday! Come learn how to bulk cook for a week of meals and snacks!
Central Oregon Locavore’s “Locavore Food School” program hosts monthly nutrition and cooking classes and is the culmination of many nutritionally-minded volunteers and community members including doctors, nurses, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners.
$5 Locavore members
$8 non-members

Juniper Group Sierra Club Holiday Pot Luck
2015-12-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join The Juniper Group Sierra Club for the annual Holiday Party & Pot Luck (and Food Drive!)
From the Juniper Group newsletter….
Bring a favorite main or side dish, appetizer, salad or dessert to set on the table (yum!), plus your beverage of choice (we’ll provide the nonalcoholic kind). New members, we want to meet YOU!
This year we’ve initiated a Holiday nonperishable Food Drive to help Central Oregon families in need.
Bring one or more canned or nonperishable nutritious food items to help stamp out hunger. According to the USDA, Oregon is one of the five hungriest states nationally, and local food banks have trouble keeping enough on their shelves this time of year. Your compassionate donations will be distributed to area food banks.
Local duo NTT (“entity”) is back! Kevin and Debby will play a selection of lively favorites and Holiday tunes, where guitar, flute, percussion and voice blend into their unique harmony. Really wonderful entertainment!
Slides of recent hikes and camp outs will loop during the evening, and we’ll share a brief overview of 2017 programs and aspirations.
New Membership forms will be available, just $15. If you’re not a member, won’t you consider joining? We need a strong, powerful Sierra Club nationally, statewide and locally for the uncertain and challenging days ahead under a Trump administration. Contribute what you can to a donation jar for Oregon Sierra Club’s Political Action Committee (PAC) to strengthen our state and local political program supporting strong environmental candidates and to fight threats to existing clean air and water, climate and other guardian laws we’ve worked so hard to implement.
Bring a friend, come share an evening with like-minded nature and planet protectors!

10% of Fleet Feet Sales to benefit Volunteer Connect
2015-12-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fleet Feet Sports is offering 10% of all sales on this day for all Volunteer Connect supporters who show the graphic above. Show it using your Smart Phone or print it and bring in to Fleet Feet on the 17th. We hope you’ll take advantage of this chance to give back with this fun holiday shopping opportunity.

Interpretive Snow Tours Begin
2015-12-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Discover Your Forest, in collaboration with the Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, will begin their annual interpretive snow tours in the next few weeks.
Beginning December 19, 2015 visitors to the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area can go on a snowshoe tour with a ranger, ski or snowboard Mt. Bachelor slopes with a ranger, or chat with a roving ranger around Mt. Bachelor. All interpretive programs focus on the ecology, geology and wildlife of the Cascades.
Snow conditions permitting, snowshoe programs will start Saturday, December 19, 2015 and run through Saturday, March 26, 2016. Interested participants will meet at the Forest Service snowshoeing hut located at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekends and school break week days with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tours last 90 minutes and snowshoes are provided for the tour. No prior experience is needed. Participants must be 10 years or older and should dress appropriately for cold weather.
On weekends beginning Saturday, December 26, 2015 and running through Saturday, March 26, 2016 an interpretive ski and snowboard tour will be offered on Mt. Bachelor’s groomed runs. The tour, which lasts an hour, begins at the top of the Pine Marten lift at 2 p.m. Participants are responsible for having lift tickets and appropriate equipment, as well as, basic riding skills. In addition, skiers and snowboarders will find interpretive rangers roving between Outback and Sunrise Express lifts ready to answer questions.
While both programs are free, a donation of $5 is suggested to help non-profit Discover Your Forest continue to provide educational programing and volunteer support to the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland.
Reservations are not required for individual participants. Group tours for schools, youth or other organizations may be scheduled for weekdays.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Gentry, Discover Your Forest’s director of education at (541)383-4771 or check the Snowshoe/Ski with a Ranger Hotline at (541) 383-4055 for up-to-date tour information.

Give Back Day for Camp Fire @ Fleet Feet
2015-12-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
On Wednesday, December 23rd, Fleet Feet Sports in Bend has agreed to donate 10% of purchases made to Camp Fire Central Oregon when you show the Shopping Day Pass at the register. So whether you have a little last-minute Christmas shopping to do, or you’re simply out shopping just to enjoy the season, don’t forget to stop by Fleet Feet Sports on this day.

Deschutes County Town Hall
2016-01-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Senator Jeff Merkley is hosting his 18th digital town hall of the year — and 450th since first being elected to the Senate. In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to hear directly from our community. But it’s also important to respect the health and safety of every member of our communities while there is still a very real risk of spreading COVID-19 through in-person gatherings. Senator Jeff Merkley, invites all Deschutes County residents to join online, on mobile devices, or on the telephone to discuss what we need to do to strengthen our state and our nation.
On a computer, smartphone or tablet: click here
On the phone:
Call 669-254-5252
Enter meeting ID: 160 544 9836
Ener participant ID: #
Enter access code: [REDACTED]

Green Team Movie Night: Vanishing of the Bees
2016-01-05 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
From http://www.vanishingbees.com/synopsis/
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives.
Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries and a hundred other fruits and vegetables. Commercial honeybee operations pollinate crops that make up one out of every three bites of food on our tables.
Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in the quest to protect their honeybees.
Filming across the US, in Europe, Australia and Asia, this documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and mother earth. As scientists puzzle over the cause, organic beekeepers indicate alternative reasons for this tragic loss. Conflicting options abound and after years of research, a definitive answer has not been found to this harrowing mystery.
The film is narrated by Ellen Page.

"Stop the Hate!" Peace Vigil
2016-01-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join us as we hold a peace vigil on January 10 at 4:30 pm in front of the Court House in Bend. We will come together as part of a national week of action to ask the Supreme Court to take on the immigration case that would keep thousands of immigrant families together. We will also stand united against hate, and speak out against the hateful rhetoric being used by national leaders.
This event is sponsored by: Causa, Recursos Para Derechos Humanos, The Main Street Alliance, Central Oregon Jobs With Justice ,UUFCO, and individual faith and community leaders
Where: In front of the courthouse – 1100 NW Bond St., Bend

Love Thy Nature
2016-01-12 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
3EStrategies is partnering with Issue Magazine, Unity of Central Oregon and The Environmental Center to host a screening of the beautiful film, Love Thy Nature, narrated by Liam Neeson. The trailer can be viewed here.
When: January 12, 2016. 6:30pm
Where: The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend, Oregon.
Cost: $10. All proceeds go to support Unity of Central Oregon.
If you are in another part of the world but are interested in hosting a screening you find out how at http://www.lovethynature.com.

1st SHOW: 6th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2016-01-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Magnet School. Started in 2010, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable art runway show (featuring both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments), a live and silent auction, and a gallery style marketplace (where contributing local artists sell and showcase thier work).

On Thursday, January 14th there will be two shows.
FIRST SHOW – 6PM (Doors open at 5:00PM) – all ages
SECOND SHOW – 8:30PM (Doors open at 7:30PM) – 21and over (ID Required)
Local food and drink willl be available for purchase.
Contact: Amy Anderson
541-322-5323 (office)
rubbishrenewed@gmail.com
Please DO NOT print your ticket! The event organizers will have an electronic list of everyone who purchased tickets.

2nd SHOW: 6th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2016-01-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Grannies (and Friends) Against Bullies - Public Rally
2016-01-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Grannies (and Friends) Against BULLIES — A Public Rally in support of OUR PUBLIC LANDS
PLEASE JOIN the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to send a message to the armed militia trying to steal Malheur Wildlife Refuge: “get out, go home, and give the public back its wildlife refuge.”
Speakers include Alice Elshoff, a board member of the Friends and Julie Weikel, a Harney County resident who participated in the process to develop a Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that included local ranchers and won a national award.
Rally organizers believe PUBLIC LANDS are part of AMERICA’S HERITAGE and the government must enforce the laws that protect our public lands. These laws should be evaluated through a democratic process, not through bullying, intimidation, and armed anarchy.
To RSVP CLICK HERE.

Free Trainings! Connect with Oregon as a SOLVE leader
2016-01-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
From the high deserts of the eastern part of our state, to the peaks of Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson, all the way through our thriving forests and to our rocky coast, our natural areas are what make Oregon unique and special. At SOLVE we’re committed to bringing Oregonians together to improve and preserve our environment and we need your help this spring. Become a SOLVE project leader to help connect volunteers across the state to hands on projects where they can make a difference. There are a variety of leadership roles for every level of interest. Check out our upcoming trainings below or contact us for more details!
Upcoming Training Dates
Volunteer Action Training – January 16
*Lunch Provided – 10 am – 4 pm at the SOLVE office in Portland.
Stream Team Captain Training – January 26, 28 and 30
*Refreshments provided during evening courses, lunch provided on Saturday – times vary.
To learn more about SOLVE’s free community trainings visit solveoregon.org, click ‘Get Involved’ and ‘SOLVE Trainings’ or contact us at 503-844-9571 ext 332 or info@solveoregon.org.
