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WBCN and the American Revolution at Tin Pan
KPOV is proud to join BendFilm and LC Media Productions in presenting “WBCN and the American Revolution” at the Tin Pan Theater Friday, January 24, through Thursday, January 30. All 14 screenings of this film will benefit KPOV. “WBCN and The American Revolution” is a feature-length documentary film that takes viewers on a dazzling,…
Deadly Diesel in Our Air: Risks to Climate and Your Health
Diesel soot is everywhere. Its toxic particles are so small, they lodge in your lungs and create respiratory and health problems years later. Children breathe it on school buses. You breathe it when following a truck or bus. People and workers in neighborhoods undergoing construction breathe it. Throughout Oregon, concentrations of diesel particulate matter, the…
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Repair Cafe — 1st one of the decade!
A FREE event connecting people who like to fix stuff to people with broken stuff! Bring in your: — small appliances/electronics (last time Doug fixed a toaster oven!) — outdoor gear (broken tent zipper, anyone?) — clothes (Sam closed a hole in my favorite shirt) — toys! (Mike fixed a jammed toy cash register drawer…
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InFARMation: How to Buy Meat Direct from Farm
Buying local meat can be a daunting task. Who do you buy from? Does it matter if the meat was ”pasture raised”? What does buying “half a cow” mean? We’re tackling these questions and more as we dive into the why and how to purchase local meat with local producers, butchers, and consumers. Join us…
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Madras Electric Vehicle Celebration and Charging Station Ribbon Cutting
Pacific Power and Madras-JC Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the installation of a fast charging station with a free grand opening event! Get an up-close look at electric vehicles, get a demonstration on EV charging, enjoy light refreshments and learn about the future of charging infrastructure in Oregon.
Nature Night: Long Memory of the Land
**Note: This event is full. You can join the wait list!** Nature Nights are back! Join Deschutes Land Trust for a winter talk designed to bring you in from the cold so you can get your nature fix before spring. The Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute people live by the Unwritten Laws of their respective…
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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…
350Deschutes Volunteer Party
Past, present and "thinkin about it" volunteers are welcome. We'll have pizza and munchies, and beverages. (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options) We'll celebrate our success and talk about the future. We'll honor our key volunteers and give you a preview of whats to come in 2020. You'll discover how you can be a part of…
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Film Screening: Bag It
Surfrider Foundation is partnering with OSU-Cascades to discuss climate change and next steps after banning plastic bags. What more can we do to reduce plastic and better our community? The evening includes beer and appetizers from 10 Barrel Brewing and a short presentation from Rethink Waste Program Manager, Ani Kasch. The film, Bag It, is…
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Circumnavigating Crater Lake: a Winter Backcountry Ski Trip
In this month's installment of Oregon Wild's "Wild Wednesday" series, join Oregon Wild Board Member, search & rescue volunteer, ski patroller, and all-around inspiration Clara Soh for a presentation on backcountry skiing (or in her case, splitboarding) around Crater Lake. Circumnavigating Crater Lake in the winter is a fun and ambitious way to experience Oregon's…
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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…
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Hearing for the Climate Bill
Our Legislative leaders have an opportunity to take action NOW on our climate crisis in 2020! Wealthy polluters and other special interests using their influence to prevent and water down bold climate action, and next Saturday we have a critical opportunity to weigh in and make our voices heard in Salem. We need your help…
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Oregon Climate Emergency Day of Action
Show our strength by standing together. Send a message to state legislators and Governor Brown to stand up to the powerful oil industry and pass real climate action. Let's rally for a better climate future!
The Remarkable Clouds over Oregon’s High Desert
Join author Maria Mudd Ruth as she takes you on a tour of clouds in Oregon’s high desert and the wide-open, wild landscapes that make for spectacular cloud viewing. Learn what makes the clouds so dynamic, so varied, and so universally appealing. How do clouds take shape? Is there an easy way to learn their…
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Spiritual Activism & Social Justice
Ericka Huggins will share her personal experiences of finding life-affirming balance as an activist, and as a mother while on trial for her life. It is this balance that has continued to sustain her every day since. This talk will focus on everyone’s capacity to return back to humanity and find inner stability in the…
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Creating a Toolkit for Resiliency
Join us for a session with Ericka Huggins to reflect and discuss the race. gender and identity challenges in school and work environments, and focus on healthy responses to these challenges through relaxing our minds and acknowledging our emotions. This session will be of direct benefit to students, educators, employers and employees as well as…
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…
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Power Hour: Is solar on the horizon for you in 2020?
The solar market is a dynamic force in 2020 with lots of new opportunities for more of our community to reap the benefits of solar power. Come see what’s on the horizon for 2020 and make sure you aren’t missing out on the chance to make the switch to clean energy this year!
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The Plight of the Sage-Grouse
Biology meets Botany in Oregon’s High Desert Stu Garrett will share his fascination with the iconic Sage-Grouse, known for the male’s strut, puffy chest and spiky tail feathers to attract females during breeding season. Learn about historical events leading to the condition of the ecosystems we see on the High Desert today, and we will…
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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…
Dangerous Oil Trains Increasing in Central Oregon
Dangerous fire and explosions. There's already been two incidents in Oregon. Two lucky breaks, in Mosier and Madras. But these trains run right through downtown Bend. And if you live within a mile of the railroad tracks, you are at serious risk. The entire downtown area could be obliterated. Much like Lac Megantic, in Canada,…
Sentenced for a Season, Punished for Life
Many of us have grown up being told—and believing—that after a person serves their sentence for a crime, the slate is wiped clean. Every possibility exists for them to find a decent job, a decent apartment, a decent car. From there, they can go on to build a decent life. But the truth does not…
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What Would You Do Without Winter: Snow Activism Tour
Lauren MacCallum from Scotland and Josh Jespersen from Colorado are fighting the climate crisis in their own backyards, and we’re screening two films to share their stories with you, in the hope you’ll be inspired to take action too. After the film screenings, Patagonia ambassador Josh Dirksen and nonprofits Deschutes Land Trust and Protect Our…
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Second Annual Wild Rivers Night
Come celebrate wild rivers! A variety of paddlers will share their adventures in rafts, kayaks, SUPs, and even biking. Rivers in CO, OR, and even as far away as the Karnali River in Nepal. This event was so popular last year that we decided to make it an annual event. Come one, come all! Your…
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The Role of Innovation and Technology in an Increasingly Carbon-Constrained World
Join local Bend speakers for a conversation about creating economic opportunity in the era of climate change. As an emerging hub for innovation, Central Oregon is ripe for creating technology solutions in response to the risks being caused by climate change that also help grow our economy. Join Bend-area speakers Rita Hansen of On-Board Dynamics,…
Womxn in Conservation: February Prineville Gathering
Join Womxn in Conservation for a Prineville Happy Hour on Tuesday, February 25, 2020! Head on over to Crooked River Brewing to meet and chat with other womxn working in conservation from 5:30-7pm. Members will have an opportunity to meet each other and discuss how Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation can best serve folks in…
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Restoring the Dignity of Rivers
Every river, stream, and creek is unique and cannot be replaced by anything else. While rivers are a natural resource that provides a wide range of benefits, they are worth more to society than just their economic value. Join Deschutes Land Trust and river scientist Dr. Colin Thorne as we explore the dignity of rivers,…
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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…
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Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend
Each year, The Environmental Center brings Mountainfilm on Tour to Bend to showcase incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.
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Latino Outdoors Shevlin Park Outing
Para la salida de este mes, iremos a Shevlin Park. Estaremos haciendo una introducción a caminando en la nieve sobre raquetas. Caminaremos una vuelta de 2.2 millas alrededor del parque. ¡Lluvia, nieve, o sol, ahí estaremos!Estaremos rifando artículos de Cairn y zapatos de Keen! También habrá bebidas calientes y tamales. Por favor de dejarnos saber…
Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend
Each year, The Environmental Center brings Mountainfilm on Tour to Bend to showcase incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world.