The Wold OR-7 Expedition Documentary
2016-11-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
An ordinary Oregon wolf became famous as the wandering wolf called OR-7, and he captured our imagination and hearts. Traveling thousands of miles through Oregon and into California, OR-7 eventually found a mate in Southern Oregon. Thanks to OR-7’s GPS collar we can retrace his footsteps through eastern and central Oregon’s mountain, canyon and desert landscapes. This documentary captures the fervor of six adventurers who embark on an expedition, by foot and bicycle, to cover 1200 miles of OR-7’s journey—giving us fascinating insight into how and where this wolf made his way through lands wolves once called home.
Doors open/Reception, 6:00 pm with snacks and no-host bar; Film screening at 7:00 pm
A benefit for the Sierra Club.
Cost: $20 adults ~ $10 Youth 18 and under (use code SC-18)
Tickets: Can be purchased online here; or pay at the door; or by check
Who: Open to the Public
Run Time: 1 hr 23 minutes
Trailer: Link here

Special One-Day Youth Radio Camp
2016-11-11 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
KPOV will be hosting a No-School Radio Immersion ( a special one-day Youth Radio Camp), Friday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
Sign up for KPOV’s radio immersion! Youth will learn how to use radio equipment, record radio spots, spin tunes, and make announcements all on 88.9 KPOV. Plus they get a CD of their creations.
Who: Kids ages 10-14
When: 9am to 3pm
Where: Right here at the KPOV studios, 501 NW Bond St.
What: Your 10-14 year-old will have a chance to speak live on the air on KPOV, and will record spots for later air play.
To sign up for camp:
Call Bend Parks and Rec at 389-7275 or sign up online at https://register.bendparksandrec.org. (key word search for KPOV)
Or contact KPOV for your KPOV member discount! 541-322-0863

Fall Milkweed Plantings
2016-11-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon (MACO) is teaming up with the Great Old Broads for Wilderness to help the Ochoco National Forest/Crooked River National Grassland plant native milkweed and increase critical Monarch butterfly breeding habitat in Central Oregon – and they need your help!
Roll up your sleeves as you’re guided by Forest Service botanists and MACO founder Katya Spiecker in four different planting projects this fall within the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland. Each location and planting date is listed below.
Please bring work gloves, shovels and trowels (labeled!) if you have them, water and lunch. Dress in layers for cool variable weather and wear sturdy close-toed shoes or boots. Be prepared to navigate uneven ground while carrying your water, lunch, plants and tools.
At each planting, an overview will be given of the natural history of Monarchs passing through our area and why native milkweed is critical for their survival. We’ll also talk about volunteer monitoring efforts for these milkweed stands in the future.
Carpooling options and directions to each site will be emailed to registrants the week prior to planting day. Please indicate in the comments section whether you’re willing to drive.
Thank you for joining us in creating healthy Monarch breeding habitat!
* There are 4 event opportunities. Please visit the website for more info and to sign up.

City Council Special Meeting: Transportation
2016-11-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The Bend City Council will hold a special meeting Monday night to discuss transportation priorities in the City of Bend.
Bend City Council Special Transportation Work Session
4-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14
Municipal Court
555 NE 15th Street
Click here to view the meeting agenda.
Do you care about multimodal transportation?
Do you want to help the City of Bend prioritize pedestrian,
biking and transit funding?
If yes, you care about this meeting.
While testimony isn’t a part of the special work session, these are the most important three hours you can spend getting up to speed on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Fall Repair Cafe at DIYcave
2016-11-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A Repair Cafe connects people with broken stuff, with people that like to fix stuff. Repairing instead of replacing prevents waste and saves resources. Doing it with other people makes it fun and cultivates community!
We’re excited to return to DIYcave with a small army of volunteers who love to tinker and fix, to help get your stuff working again. Repairs include:

Sewing (outdoor gear, clothes, etc.) No alterations please.
Welding
Small appliances
Electronics
Jewelry
Knit goods
Small furniture
NEW! Hair Repair

This event will be on America Recycles Day, so to celebrate we’re going to have the Bend Energy Challenge on site to accept your CFL’s to properly recycle, and in exchange you get free LED’s!
Interested in being a repair volunteer? Email denise to get on board, or call 541-385-6908 x14

Water Management in an Age of Scarcity
2016-11-16 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join LandWatch and the Coalition for the Deschutes for an informative and entertaining evening led by water policy expert Davíd Pilz. RSVP required.
In the first part of the event, Davíd will engage attendees in a hands-on learning exercise about how water is managed in the West.
The second part of the program will feature a discussion and presentation of different ways to manage water, drawing on examples from Australia and other countries.
Davíd Pilz bio:
Davíd has been immersed in water issues throughout his life and career. After graduating from the Colorado College and Lewis & Clark Law School, Davíd worked for 10 years at the Oregon Water Trust, the nation’s first water trust. Today, he works with clients across the West and beyond with a focus on water transaction and water market program strategy, and design and legal and policy analysis of all things water.
Please RSVP here.
Presented by Coalition for the Deschutes: We Speak for the River
With generous support from Central Oregon LandWatch

November Green Drinks
2016-11-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please RSVP in advance!
RSVP HERE
Join us at The Gear Fix to celebrate another great year of Green Drinks events! Meet the team, learn more about repair services that are available, and check out cold weather gear before the snow starts to fly. The Gear Fix will help get you outside with quality gear! And remember, repairing instead of replacing prevents waste and saves resources.
The Gear Fix has been a great partner of ours for several years. They support the Mountainfilm fundraiser, host Green Drinks events, and have partnered with us for Repair Cafes. Come show your support for this local green business!
Green Drinks is an international concept and is an enjoyable way to network, learn about local businesses and their sustainability efforts, and enjoy a drink or two. As always, please bring your own cup and consider carpooling, walking, biking or transit to get to the event.

Bend COTA Work Events
2016-11-17, 2016-11-24, 2016-12-01, 2016-12-08, 2016-12-15, 2016-12-22, 2016-12-29, 2017-01-05 | 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.

Environmental Trivia at Pints and Politics
2016-11-17 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters and fellow community members for a fun night of environmental trivia. Come test your knowledge of Oregon’s environment, politics, and OLCV history, or just come to learn a thing or two at the last Pints and Politics of 2017.

*This event will also double as our volunteer appreciation event. If you volunteered with OLCV in 2017, we can’t thank you enough for your support and your first beer is on us!*

Fill Your Pantry
2016-11-19 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk buying event created so YOU can fill up your pantry, freezer, and root cellar full of great local products for the winter. Say bye-bye to busy holiday lines and produce that has traveled farther than you during holiday vacations, and say hello to a cupboard full of local meat, grains, vegetables, ferments, and more.
The Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry will allow you to stock up on items like potatoes, onions, leeks, beets, winter squash, garlic, honey, flours, apples, pears, dried beans, krauts, baked goods, and more.
This is a bulk buying event, so bring your muscles! Farmers, ranchers, orchardists, and producers will be selling large quantities of items. For example, 20lb bags of onions, 50lb bags of potatoes, 25lb ground beef boxes, etc. This is a great opportunity for vendors to move product before the harsh Central Oregon winter and a great opportunity for YOU to save money and eat well all winter long.
Proceeds from this event and its sponsors benefit Central Oregon Locavore Non Profit. Central Oregon Locavore promotes local food and farmers for the health of our community.

Post-Turkey Hike
2016-11-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Skip Black Friday and choose to opt outside with the Land Trust and Mary Crow to explore Whychus Canyon Preserve. Hike the trails at the Preserve and work off the extra piece of pie you may have had the day before. We’ll follow the trail through juniper forests, enjoying the crisp, cool temperatures of late fall. Explore boulder rock outcroppings while taking in the sweeping view of the canyon and Whychus Creek flowing below. Registration is required.

Deadline: Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
2016-12-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The application is here for the most innovative fundraising event in Bend, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Aspiring designers have until Friday, December 2nd to get their submissions in for a possible spot on this year’s runway. This is a juried show. Please make sure to read and follow the rules and guidelines at www.rubbishrenewed.com.
Space on the runway is limited. Each year, we receive more applications than spaces available on the runway.
Runway Application HERE
The 7th annual event will be held at the Midtown Ballroom in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, January 12, 2017

ONDA Bend Year End Party
2016-12-02 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association, friends and supporters to celebrate the wonders of Oregon’s high desert and recent conservation success, all made possible thanks to you!
Hear from Executive Director Brent Fenty on highlights from our 2016 work and opportunities to build on our accomplishments in the year ahead. Don’t miss this chance to mingle with friends, celebrate Oregon’s wild lands, waterways and wildlife all while enjoying music, beverages, appetizers and giveaways.
The party starts at 5 p.m. on December 2. This event is free and open to the public, so bring a friend and we’ll see you there!

Tree Hunt
2016-12-03 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Deschutes Land Trust for this fun, festive annual event! Search for the perfect holiday tree while helping restore the native forests of the Metolius Preserve. The Tree Hunt will be held at the Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve North Trailhead.
Other important details:

Grand fir trees only
Trees are free-range and not sculpted to be the perfect Christmas tree. But they are beautiful and available in lots of sizes.
Trees are scattered throughout the forests of the Metolius Preserve so you will have to hunt for them!
Bring your own hand saw (no chainsaws please), gloves, and rope
Dogs are allowed on leash only
Dress for the weather
Warm drink provided

There is a suggested $15 donation. The Tree Hunt will be held weather permitting!

Locavore Food School Presents: Beginning Beekeeping
2016-12-08 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Locavore Food School is a monthly, on the third Thursday of each month, offering of nutrition and cooking classes taught by volunteers and community members including farmers, local food producers, nutritionists, chefs and alternative health care practitioners.
This is an introductory class for those looking to take up beekeeping. Topics covered will include beekeeping equipment, the different races of bees and where and when to get them. There will be a short discussion of the various types of bee hives, where to locate your hives and how many colonies to start with. Our discussion will also include basics of bee biology and how mites impact honeybee health. Beekeeping equipment will be on hand for attendees to view and inspect. Sign ups for mentoring and beekeeping classes will also be available. Following the presentation Ron will be on hand for questions as long necessary.

Craft-O!
2016-12-10 09:00 - 2016-12-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St, Bend, OR, 97702, 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).

7th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire
2016-12-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 7th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire is a locals favorite. Each year we host an ever expanding craft faire so you can meet your local artisans. The gift faire will feature over 60 vendors this year, (as we are absorbing the Craft-O contingent of vendors) who create unique, locally-made, hand-crafted gifts for everyone on your list.
Food carts will be in attendance to sustain your shopping foray.
This holiday season embrace sustainability by choosing to purchase LOCAL artisan items made with love by people who live here, delight your friends and family with thoughtful gifts and keep your dollars local.

New Swampy Ski Hut Grand Opening
2016-12-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Come celebrate what our community built – the new Swampy ski hut!
Bonfire at 11am, refreshments around noon.
Hosted by the Central Oregon Nordic Club

Candlelight Dinner @ Deschutes Brewery
2016-12-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Bend Energy Challenge to dine by candlelight and learn how you can make your home bright and cozy while saving lots of energy. Learn how to reduce your utility bills, light up your home all winter long with efficient LEDs, and be entered for raffle prizes.
This is a timely event to shine a light on increased energy costs during winter months. Shorter daylight hours bring a substantially increased demand for interior and exterior lighting. Super efficient LED lighting can save up to 80% on lighting costs.
Eligible diners will be able to sign up for up to 16 free LEDs from the Bend Energy Challenge through their collaborative program with Energy Trust of Oregon and Central Electric Coop.
All diners will be entered into a raffle drawing to win LED light bulbs, LED Christmas lights, free home energy assessments, a date night package with gift card from Deschutes Brewery and movie tickets, and locally made candles.

The Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House will host the first candlelight dinner on Wednesday, December 14th from 5:00 – 10:00.
Deschutes Brewery’s commitment to the environment is why they joined the Bend Energy Challenge and switch to energy efficient LED lighting as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.
They’ve replaced lighting throughout their production facility with LEDs using 69% less energy, equating to powering 8 homes for a year.
They state that: “As a member of our local and global communities, we take responsibility for our influence on the planet. We balance what we take with what we give back by tracking our economic, environmental, and social efforts. We actively seek out opportunities to positively impact the communities where our beer is available. We have accomplished much to be proud of since 1988, yet there remains work to be done. We will continue to contribute solutions that make a real difference. We hope our activities will inspire others to do the same.”

Candlelight Dinner @ Jackson's Corner (West side)
2016-12-15 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Bend Energy Challenge to dine by candlelight and learn how you can make your home bright and cozy while saving lots of energy. Learn how to reduce your utility bills, light up your home all winter long with efficient LEDs, and be entered for raffle prizes.
This is a timely event to shine a light on increased energy costs during winter months. Shorter daylight hours bring a substantially increased demand for interior and exterior lighting. Super efficient LED lighting can save up to 80% on lighting costs.
Eligible diners will be able to sign up for up to 16 free LEDs from the Bend Energy Challenge through their collaborative program with Energy Trust of Oregon and Central Electric Coop.
All diners will be entered into a raffle drawing to win LED light bulbs, LED Christmas lights, free home energy assessments, a date night package with gift card from Jackson’s Corner and movie tickets, and locally made candles.

Jackson’s Corner will host the second candlelight dinner at their west side location on Tuesday, December 15th from 5:00 – 9:00.
Jackson’s Corner focuses on local sustainable food systems that build up local farms, provide the ultimate in fresh, healthy ingredients, and reduce transportation costs of food. They feel that conscious sourcing of food (local, humane, organic, etc.) is better for the health of our Central Oregon communities. They believe that it is possible to support your local farmers within a restaurant. Plus, in addition to serving fresh, healthy, locally-sourced food to our community, Jackson’s Corner has begun donating leftover bread to those in need at Bethlehem Inn.

COTA Redmond Work Event
2016-12-18 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Weather permitting, we will install a new info kiosk at the High Desert Sports Complex. The new Kiosk will include an updated map with both projected and completed trail information.
Please rsvp to redmondrep@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures;
All participants must sign a waiver.
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 these requirements.

Juniper Group Sierra Club Holiday Pot Luck
2016-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
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!

Human Dignity Coalition's Our Night Out
2016-12-22 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Our Night Out is growing in size and popularity! Once a small group of people getting together to celebrate with a beer, we are now so big in numbers that we need to start being creative with our new spaces each month!
Join members of your community on December 22nd at Chi Chinese Sushi Bar at 70 NW Newport Avenue in Bend for good conversation and the joy of seeing old friends and meeting new friends in a casual, social setting. This Our Night Out is an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party so check your closet, hidden deep in the back where no one can see it is an UGLY Christmas sweater!
