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Green Team Movie Night
Green Team Movie Night
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.
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Speak up for a Livable Bend at City Council
6:45pm - Meet outside City Hall 7:00pm - City Council meeting begins City Hall - 710 NW Wall St. Join Central Oregon Landwatch in showing our support for: A limited UGB expansion to prevent urban sprawl Protecting Wildlife Habitat from development on the edges of Bend Strong efficiency measures to encourage cost-effective and sustainable growth within…
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HDFFA Autumn Social & Annual Meeting
This is a free celebratory event for our Partners, Volunteers and Sponsors. Want to attend? Join HDFFA by becoming a 2016 Community Member! When you sign up for your Membership we will email your ticket ($15 value). RSVP by October 30th, space is limited. This event includes: Locally sourced food Drinks for purchase Accomplishments & opportunities presentation Networking &…
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First Firkin Friday
November’s First Firkin Friday at Broken Top Bottle Shop will support OLCV Education Fund! 100% of proceeds from the Descender IPA keg donated by GoodLife Brewing will benefit OLCV Education Fund. It's not a firkin keg but it is delicious! At 7:00 p.m. we will have live music by The Pitchfork Revolution; made possible by…
2016 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party
Beverages and bites... check. Live band... check. Stunning images of Oregon's high desert... check! Come join the Oregon Natural Desert Association for an evening of First Friday revelry as we unveil our 2016 Wild Desert Calendar at the Deschutes Brewery Public House in downtown Bend on First Friday! Listen to the sweet tunes of Coyote…
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Celebration Of Oregon Rivers
Join Us For The 13th Annual Celebration Of Oregon Rivers Auction and Banquet Support WaterWatch by joining river enthusiasts, friends and family for an evening of celebration. Enjoy local beer and wine with dinner and hors d’oeurves. Bid on exclusive packages and items in our live and silent auction! Register here or call 503.295.4039. Tickets before Sept 1st are…
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Meet Your Farmer
Farm-to-table dinner featuring local farmers Sarahlee Lawrence & Ashanti Samuels of Rainshadow Organics. Four course meal features Rainshadow flour artisan loaf, roasted beets, mixed greens with honey-roasted winter squash, braised pork with mashed potatoes and bacon braised collards. Veggie option: Fresh local wheat linguine pasta with winter vegetable ratatouille. Locavore’s Meet Your Farmer dinners consist…
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Sierra Club General & Volunteer Meeting
We’ll update you on work the Juniper Group and Oregon Chapter are doing, our group aspirations and vision, volunteer and leadership needs, outings and children’s programs. This will be an open discussion and survey to hear from you about issues important to you, what program format/content you favor. Share with us your ideas and talents.…
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Annual Veterans Day Parade
Bend commemorates the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII and the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. This year's parade will honor our “Living Legacies". Parade Route: NW Harmon – Newport Avenue – South on Wall Street – Riverside Drive
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Video Screening: This Changes Everything
From November 9-15th, the New Economy Coalition will host New Economy Week - a public conversation around ideas that can transform society and build an economy where people and the planet matter. Come celebrate New Economy Week at a screening of This Changes Everything (a film based on Naomi Klein's bestseller) right here in Bend! Filmed over 211 shoot…
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Herbs for Winter Health
It is commonly recognized that human life depends upon Nature's plants by virtue of the fact that they give us the oxygen we breathe, and the food we eat. What modern people have largely forgotten, however, is that the wild plants-growing around us on all sides- harmonize so perfectly with our bodies that most of…
Fall Repair Cafe at High Desert Maker Mill
Join the Rethink Waste Project for our first weekend Repair Cafe at the High Desert Maker Mill. We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! Items to bring include: Small appliances Clothing (just repairs, no alterations please) Outdoor Gear Small furniture Jewelry Repairs requiring welding Ski and snowboard tuning Electronics…
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America Recycles Day
A nation-wide day to celebrate recycling! America Recycles Day aims to educate and increase the amount Americans collectively recycle. This national awareness effort is an initiative by Keep America Beautiful, an organization committed to helping citizens, businesses and governments to find solutions to preventing and reducing waste and beautifying communities. Thousands of events take place…
Fall Repair Cafe at High Desert Maker Mill
Join the Rethink Waste Project for our first weekend Repair Cafe at the High Desert Maker Mill. We’ll have volunteer fixers on hand to repair your broken items, for free! Items to bring include: Small appliances Clothing (just repairs, no alterations please) Outdoor Gear Small furniture Jewelry Repairs requiring welding Ski and snowboard tuning Electronics…
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Mile, Mile & a Half, a film about the John Muir Trail
What: Mile, Mile & a Half, a film about the John Muir Trail When: Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 pm Where: Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas, Bend Sponsor: Sierra Club Cost: $3 donation at the door, popcorn and snacks Who: Open to the Public Contact: Gretchen Valido, 541-389-0785 In an epic snow year, five friends…
Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Annual Fundraiser
If you were able to attend last year, then you will remember what a blast this event was! We are working hard to make this year even better, with plenty of yummy goodies and awesome raffle prizes. Purchase tickets now! SEATING IS VERY LIMITED - we wouldn't want you to miss out on this truly…
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November Green Drinks @ The NEW Gear Fix
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. Keeping Gear (and People) Going! This month, we’ll be checking out The Gear Fix's new space. This shop is an important part of our outdoor community here in Bend,…
Birders’ Night
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,…
Trivia Night at Pints & Politics
Come to Pints and Politics for a fun night of environmental trivia with Bend City Councilor Nathan Boddie. Join OLCV and fellow community members who care about protecting Oregon’s natural legacy to test your knowledge of Oregon's environment, politics, & OLCV history or just come to learn and have a little fun.
COTA Movie Night
Can't get enough of the Olympics? Pine Mountain Sports is bringing Personal Gold to our September edition of COTA Movie Night @ McMenamins! Personal Gold: An Underdog Story is the behind-the-scenes experience of four unlikely female cyclists who become America's hope for a medal at the 2012 London Olympics after the men's team is banned…
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Thanksgiving Food Faire
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate abundance and delicious food. This year get in touch with the true nature of Thanksgiving and celebrate by going LOCAL! Central Oregon Locavore presents the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Faire where you can stock up on a huge variety of local foodstuffs including local, free range turkeys (quantities limited),…
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Small Business Saturday
Hey holiday shoppers! Let's celebrate the uniqueness, charm, and economic impact that local makers and small businesses bring to Bend! Let's #ShopSmall! November 28, 2015! The Workhouse has embraced the tradition of Small Business Saturday and is hosting a huge celebration including a special $10 Sale in addition to our monthly Last Saturday festivities of…
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People’s Climate March Bend
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…
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Green Team Movie Night
Green Team Movie Night
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…