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…

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…

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

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.…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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