This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
What’s Brewing is back! Bend Chamber is bringing the business community together to discuss local industry trends, legislature updates and the ongoing challenges and opportunities for Bend. Join at 10 Barrel Eastside for a conversation about conservation of our water. You'll be joined by the Oregon Water Resource Department's Watermaster, Jeremy Giffin, and Utility Department…
She’s going the distance! Join ultra-distance swimmer Jessica Kieras as she recounts her impressive 13-mile swim at Waldo Lake, and shares tips on how to get started in swimming in Oregon’s lakes.
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…
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.
an evening with Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance Filmmaker Melinda Raebyne and Musician Dain Norman. Brought to you by Companion Animal Medical Project (C.A.M.P.) and Family Kitchen. Panelists will discuss current solutions in place, upcoming solutions and ways for the public to get involved in being the villagers who include ALL residents in their…
Have you been following the extreme drought taking place in Central Oregon and wondering what impacts it is having on local farmers and ranchers? Join the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance for a virtual panel discussion titled “Small-Scale Farming and Water Use in the Deschutes Basin” on August 9th from 6-7:30pm to hear about…
Season extension is a bundle of techniques used to provide an earlier and/or later harvest in the garden. In this webinar you will examine a variety of season extension tactics available to home gardeners and compare how they may be used differently to match regional needs. This class is just in time for fall planting!
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Join Bend Young Professional's and Stephanie Betteridge from the City of Bend for Bend YP Expert Chat Series. Listen and learn about Stephanie's career path and how she ended up as the Chief Innovation Officer.
Join the Deschutes Land Trust at their annual Open House! Learn more about the Land Trust's Ochoco Preserve and their upcoming restoration project, meet the Land Trust's new executive director Rika Ayotte, and pick up some free milkweed seeds (and hopefully plants!) to help monarch butterflies! Enjoy drinks, light appetizers, and mingling with Land Trust…
Tune in for the First Foods and Life Cycles Webcast with Wenix Red Elk to learn more about native plant and animal species and their connection to the Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes of the CTUIR.
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 SNCO for a special program to view Jupiter, Saturn, and the Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids are famous for producing up to 60 meteors per hour and a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs from July 17 to August 24, and peaks August 11-13. The waxing crescent moon will set early in…
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.
Join a naturalist for a guided hike to explore our favorite spots in and around the nature center. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife as we journey from the forest to the river. Hikes are about an hour long and include admission to the nature center.
Join a naturalist for a guided hike to explore our favorite spots in and around the nature center. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife as we journey from the forest to the river. Hikes are about an hour long and include admission to the nature center.
Senator Merkley will talk to you about this vision for the future, update us on how things are going in Washington D.C., and answer audience questions.
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Join the Electrify! Coalition as we explore the options available to us for making our homes more energy resilient. They will provide information on back-up batteries, generators and air filtration – solutions that can make our homes safer and more comfortable during power outages form winter storms or summer wildfires. How do back-up battery systems…
Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation hosts professional development events, social outings, and full group meetings. They hope to resume these offerings once pandemic conditions improve. In the meantime, as the weather warms, Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation invites you to join at Juniper Park in Bend (near the tennis court entrance) for an informal monthly…
Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation hosts professional development events, social outings, and full group meetings. They hope to resume these offerings once pandemic conditions improve. In the meantime, as the weather warms, Central Oregon Womxn in Conservation invites you to join at Juniper Park in Bend (near the tennis court entrance) for an informal monthly…
Commerce & Coffee is dedicated to connecting community members and community business professionals. This monthly event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, socialize and gain meaningful contacts within the Bend business community. This month Bend Chamber will feature Family Access Network Foundation (FAN). Capacity is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today!
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…
Come learn about the Oregon Desert Trail from some ODT thru-hikers at this year’s Pacific Crest Trail Days in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Pacific Crest Trail Days is a summer festival that celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation, with a focus on hiking, camping, and backpacking. Attendees get to participate in activities and games, and can win…
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.
LandWatch has a decades-long legacy of fighting to protect this landscape, culminating in 2009 when the Metolius River Basin was designated an Area of Critical State Concern, creating permanent protections for the area. Shiela Dunn has created an original piece of artwork to commemorate the Metolius River Basin. This evening will feature an auction for…
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
In the past several years, Oregon has faced historic wildfires which have devastated people and communities, heat waves that harmed wildlife and overwhelmed animal care centers, and severe drought, which is only predicted to get worse. After experiencing this summer's heat dome across the region, it is no wonder that climate change remains the biggest…
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…
You're invited to join Beyond Toxics and Unite Oregon as they come together Thursday to talk about how fires in our town affect our families, our properties and our health. Protect yourself and your home from toxic residues in the air, water and soil caused by wildfire. Learn about upcoming soil and air testing in Phoenix and Talent…
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.
This year, Happy Hour in the Garden will run from March through October. Instead of weekly, this volunteer event will be on the *1st & 3rd Tuesdays*, kicking off Tuesday, March 1st. Stop by anytime between 4-6 on the following dates to help out in the garden and enjoy a bubbly beverage. Family friendly, no…
Without a doubt, salmon is one of the most iconic species of the Pacific Northwest. Its significance is far-reaching, and for thousands of years, has been at the center of cultural practices, rituals, and economic activities. Salmon are also an indicator species, in that they serve as a key measure of ecosystem health and vitality.…
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 the Deschutes Land Trust and Kathleen Riopelle for plein air watercolors at scenic Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. Get your creative juices flowing as you create plein air paintings to celebrate the color, strength, and movement of the meadow with the vibrant, glowing colors of fall. Learn how to use watercolors responsibly in the outdoors…
This Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell products directly to consumers in a convenient Downtown location. Buy local and reap the health benefits of consuming farm fresh products while helping our local agricultural community! They'll be open every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 2-6 pm.