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…

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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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.  

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…

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),…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…