For Every Kid will be in Portland, Bend, and Eugene next month to celebrate our victories with grassroots supporters throughout the state – and you're invited! The For Every Kid Coalition invites you to a party to celebrate this huge first step towards making Safe Routes to school for every kid in Oregon.  RSVP today! These parties are…

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…

Community by community, we are demanding action on climate change. Join 350Deschutes and Caroline Skidmore for a presentation on the impacts, solutions, and what you can do to help drive action. Caroline Skidmore is one of thousands of trained Climate Reality Leaders from over 135 countries informing communities about climate solutions.For more info and RSVP…

What do bull trout, steelhead, and Oregon spotted frogs have in common, besides their affinity for water? They are all listed under the Endangered Species Act and are the subjects of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being prepared by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. Join USFWS field supervisor, Bridget Moran, for a discussion of…

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…

Love making or eating chili? Enter the contest and win a prize at VegNet’s monthly potluck! Please bring vegan chili (no animal products, including honey) to serve 6-8 people, or bring a different dish if you don't want to enter the contest. Include a card listing ingredients and your own cup, plate, and utensils. This…

Join us for Bend Adventure Photography with outdoor lifestyle and action sports photographer Adam McKibben. Food and beverages available to purchase before and during the program. 6:30 social, 6:50 program. Suggested donation $5

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…

Join 350Deschutes for this highly acclaimed film and learn why Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. Our sponsor, Central Oregon Dive Shop will be…

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 24th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at five different sites on the Deschutes river where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: Meadow Camp, Riverbend Park, Miller's Landing, First Street Rapids Park, and…

The Latino Community Association is hosting a celebration of the diversity of Central Oregon’s people. Cultural Booths are the heart and soul of the festival representing the vibrant local heritage in Central Oregon. Cultural Performances – Festival guests speak highly about the diversity of performances offered each year! ALL performers are local and most, if…

In the next year, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for new roads, highway projects, bike lanes, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and transit services will be on the table—how will it be spent? We have a moment, right now, to shape the future of our transportation system for decades to come. That's because every transportation…

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…

A "Sense of Place” is a phrase often used to describe the ways in which a given landscape's geology, climate, forest history, indigenous culture, and patterns of settlement can all influence the experience of living there. But another term that can also be useful in this connection is "affiliation." It relates to a more active…

This half-day course + tour is intended for real estate, building and design professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in Bend. Offered in partnership with the <a href="http://earthadvantage.us3.list-manage.com/track/click? u=0ce73db45e7e6bdefbd967753&id=3fcf86ddd8&e=6afac3f2d1">2017 Energy Challenge Week + Green Home Tour All About ADUs course: 8AM - 12PM Zero Energy ADU tour: 12:15PM - 1:15PM (optional) Location:…

Did you know that September 30 is National Public Lands Day? A great way to celebrate is by getting together with friends to take action for our public lands. Oregon Natural Desert Association’s new Public Land Leaders program makes it simple to host a fun get-together that will inform and inspire your community, and result…