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Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Letter to the Editor Writing Workshop – Public Lands Edition
Speak up and advocate for Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and Public Lands around Oregon! In this workshop, we will discuss best practices for writing and submitting Letters to the Editor and Guest Opinions for local newspapers. The discussion will include what does and doesn't get published, how to reach beyond 'the choir', and basic writing tips.…
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Clean Energy Jobs – Post Session Celebration
Join Oregon League of Conservation Voters and the Renew Oregon coalition for food, drinks, and highlights from a roller coaster of a legislative session! We're getting together to discuss what the heck happened, thank everyone for their hard work, and start plotting the road ahead to 2019's days in Salem. This event will take place…
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Spring Repair Cafe
Our Rethink Waste Project is organizing a Spring Repair Cafe will be at a new location, Ensworth Elementary School! Volunteers will be on hand to attempt to repair your broken items, for FREE! Items to bring include clothes, outdoor gear, electronics and small appliances, jewelry, small furniture and household goods. You may bring multiple items, but only 1 item will be repaired at a time.
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Spring Garden Work Party
Join us in our Kansas Ave. Learning Garden to kick off another growing season! This is a volunteer opportunity to lend a hand and dig in the dirt as we prepare our garden for spring. Swing by any time between 9am - 12pm. Family friendly, and tools will be provided.
Mask Workshop for Earth Day Parade
Be a part of the 2018 Earth Day parade! Join local artist Debra Fisher for a mask-making workshop on April 7, 2018, 10:00- 12:30. This workshop is appropriate for children of all ages; Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a parent. Parent participation in costume-making is encouraged! Materials will be provided.…
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30th Annual Salmon Run
A benefit for The Environmental Center! Kick off the 2018 race season with a true Bend tradition. One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, it has long been central to the local racing scene. Because of its early-season timing, it is also the quintessential race for runners looking to build a…
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Adventure Writing Workshop
Seattle-based writer,editor, and international mountain guide Charlotte Austin to bring an adventure writing workshops to Bend, Oregon. Come join Charlotte to learn tricks of the trade, share secrets of the travel writing industry, and discover helpful hacks to craft their individual story. No experience is necessary; just bring an open mind, a laptop or pen…
Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Power Hour: Commercial Solar and Efficiency
You may not be able to see it, but Whole Foods is saving a whole lot of energy and even producing some of their own with new solar panels on their roof. The most spectacular part of their story? They don’t own the building. You’ll see that energy improvements make sense in more situations than you may think. Over the last twelve months, several projects have been completed to improve energy consumption at Bend’s Whole Foods Market, including new cooler doors for refrigeration, an upgraded HVAC system, and new, more efficient sliding doors at the store’s entrance.
Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Faces of Farming: Grit – Resiliency in the High Desert
Central Oregon Locavore presents: Grit: Resiliency in the High Desert 3rd Annual Faces of Farming Gala, Silent Auction and Farm to Table Feast Do you love fresh, nourishing food and the hard-working souls who make it possible? We invite you to join us, Thursday April 12th, at The Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion for an evening of…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Tiny House Workshop
Are you interested in tiny house living? And do you love saving money? Well, you’re in luck! 121 Tiny Homes is offering a discount of 50% for their upcoming Tiny House Workshop in Bend if you register by April 10. This two-day workshop is a fun and interactive way to learn the ins-and-outs of tiny…
March for Science Central Oregon
In 2017, more than one million people worldwide gathered together in the largest event for science advocacy in history. In 2018, we unite again to hold our elected and appointed officials responsible for enacting equitable, evidence-based policies that serve all communities and science for the common good. March for Science Central Oregon will be held Saturday, April 14, 10am at the Drake Park…
Spring Farm & Food Faire
The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Sustainability Committee, in partnership with Central Oregon Locavore and the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, is hosting the 3rd annual Spring Farm & Food Faire on Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coats Campus Center in Bend. Rain or shine, this event is free and open to the public. The Spring Farm & Food Faire is an…
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Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Juniper Group Program Night
Wildlife Conservation in East Africa Protecting East Africa’s wildlife and wild lands, including one of the greatest populations of elephants left in East Africa, Big Life Foundation employs hundreds of Maasai anti-poaching rangers using tracker dogs and aerial surveillance to protect nearly 2 million acres of wilderness in the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem. Since 2008 a dramatic…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
BendFilm Presents Evolution of Organic
Oscar winner Frances McDormand narrates the story of a motley crew of back-to-the-landers, spiritual seekers and farmers’ sons and daughters who reject chemical farming and set out to explore organic alternatives. Their heartfelt journey — funny, engaging, informative and filled with iconic music from the 60s — is what brought organic produce into mainstream markets…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Earth Day Fair & Parade
Earth Day Fair & Parade
Join The Environmental Center for a fun and festive celebration of the natural world! Our day of festivities kicks off with a colorful, creative parade filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite plant or animal. Get ready for the parade by creating your own costume! 11:00 am: Assemble on Louisiana Avenue next to McMenamin’s 11:30am: Parade starts (about…
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Drivers of Innovation
Driverless cars, big data, complete streets, smart busses, artificial intelligence – the future of transportation is changing. So is Bend – 50,000 more people in the next ten years. Will the chicken be crossing the road by foot, in a self-driving car, or pedaling a bike? Get in the conversation – Monday, April 23, 6:00…
Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy
Join acclaimed photographer and author Tim Palmer as he inspires us with stories and shares his awarding winning photos with us. This year is the 30th anniversay of the Upper Deschutes River being designated Wild and Scenic and the 50th anniversary of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Tim will reveal the history and essential policies of…
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Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Happy Hour in the Garden
Join us in our Kansas Avenue Learning Garden for our ongoing volunteer work party series. In 2022, volunteers contributed over 200 hours to help keep our learning garden maintained over the growing season. We couldn’t do it without you! This event is open to all ages and gardening abilities! No experience or tools required. Beer…
Electric Vehicle Workshop-BEND
Here's your one-stop shop to get all your electric vehicle questions answered with a short presentation and Q&A with an EV owner and the Nissan dealership. You'll get the low-down on what it's like to drive an EV for everyday living--yes, in the snow and ice, for adventures, and for travel. This workshop will also cover available…
Literary Central Oregon
Do you love history? Literature? And Central Oregon? REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail In this 8-week class, read and discuss some of the best fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about and inspired by our natural and cultural landscapes. Guided by the work of historic and contemporary regional writers, both long-time residents and newcomers to the region can connect more deeply with…
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Bend COTA Work Events
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…
Writing About (this) Place
8-week class in place-based writing REGISTER: 541- 408-4509 or email esantasiero@gmail Inspired by the natural, cultural, and figurative landscapes of central Oregon and by select prose and poetry from our region, we develop and invigorate our own writing in all genres. Let’s see where an exploration of this particular place takes us as writers! Emphasis on place-based…
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Spring Wildflowers and Magnificent Mountain Views on Gray Butte
The Gray Butte Trail winds through the juniper forest and sagebrush slopes of Gray Butte. Hikers will be rewarded with sights of spring wildflowers such as phlox, lupine and balsamroot. And, if the wildflowers are not enough, the views of the Crooked River National Grasslands below and the snow-capped Cascades will be spectacular. Perhaps you…
Western Monarch and Pollinator Spring Migration Celebration
The Monarch butterfly is vulnerable. There were an estimated one billion North American Monarchs twenty years ago. Today there are about 33 million. But their decline is only part of this compelling story. The Western Monarch—our Monarch butterfly—has seen a much greater population decline; yet dedicated study on their dwindling numbers only began in 2012.…
4th Annual Furniture Flip
Think HGTV’s Flea Market Flip! Each year, ReStore hosts the Furniture Flip Design Challenge, where dozens of teams compete by redesigning 3 pieces of furniture and home accessories, in a one month time period. The final designs will be on display for bidding around Earth Day. ReStore is partnering with DIYcave for this upcycle event of the year. All proceeds from…