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Know Gardens: Garden Fair at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
Know Gardens: Garden Fair at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall
Description Learn about composting, pollinator habitat, growing vegetables, seed bombs and more. Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, roll up seed bombs, grow vegetables in our climate, create paints from your garden, and more! Join Deschutes Public Library and the following community organizations for this free, fun event: - Artist Lee Kellogg Outdoors…
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Go Electric! – The Benefits of Home Electrification (Webinar)
Go Electric! – The Benefits of Home Electrification (Webinar)
Adopting modern high-efficiency electric appliances in our homes improves indoor air quality, lowers utility bills, provides greater safety and comfort, and more climate resilience. You can greatly lower your home’s carbon emissions by installing efficient electric systems like heat pumps and heat pump water heaters. And thanks to improved technologies and new state and federal…
Art, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary with Favianna Rodriguez
Art, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary with Favianna Rodriguez
Join Favianna Rodriguez as she shares her artistic practice and discusses how art can inspire, educate, and help spur the imagination beyond the realms of what politics can do. Rodriguez believes culture change precedes political change, and therefore, we must build vibrant cultural movements that catalyze social justice, inspire new ways of thinking and foster…
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ZUMBA FIESTA-FREE event
ZUMBA FIESTA-FREE event
On May 3rd, from 6-9 pm, a special ZUMBA FIESTA-FREE event. We will have a significant presentation by Oscar Gonzalez from the Latino Community Association, to honor Cinco de Mayo, for the Battle of Puebla. Children from 8 years old can come on this day. (Further details on the flyer) El 3 de mayo, de 6-9 pm,…
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Deschutes RiverFeast
Deschutes RiverFeast
Join us for a night dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the majestic Deschutes River. The Deschutes River Conservancy's annual River Feast Dinner and Auction on May 4th will showcase an evening of gourmet dining, engaging conversation, and exciting silent and live auctions; all in support of the Deschutes River. Secure your ticket today…
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Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land Film Screening Followed by a Panel Discussion
Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land Film Screening Followed by a Panel Discussion
In partnership, Central Oregon Community College, The Environmental Center, Central Oregon BIPOC, and High Desert Food and Farm Alliance are proudly presenting a screening of the documentary Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6 pm in Central Oregon Community College’s Hitchcock Auditorium. This exclusive screening…
Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
Family Zumba classes
Family Zumba classes
Starting in May, BPRD will begin with Family Zumba classes at Larkspur. The first two classes on May 7th and 9th will be FREE, so you can meet instructor Perla Ruiz and explore to see if this class is suitable for you and your family. BPRD is promoting this class first within the Spanish-speaking community.…
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Bend Gear Meet with Outdoorist Oath
Bend Gear Meet with Outdoorist Oath
The Outdoorist Oath and Pattie Gonia alongside trusted allies Outside’s Gear Up Give Back program and local collaborator The Gear Fix invite the Bend, OR community to an evening of gear swaps, gear repairs, gear giveaways, and celebrating our love for the outdoors! Here are all the juicy deets for the event! This is a…
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Family Zumba classes
Family Zumba classes
Starting in May, BPRD will begin with Family Zumba classes at Larkspur. The first two classes on May 7th and 9th will be FREE, so you can meet instructor Perla Ruiz and explore to see if this class is suitable for you and your family. BPRD is promoting this class first within the Spanish-speaking community.…
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Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
AGENDA 5:00pm - Doors Open (VIP Ticket Holders) 5:30pm - Doors Open (General Admission) 6:30pm - Runway show STARTS 7:30 - INTERMISSION 8:00pm - Second 1/2 of the show Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky…
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Bridging the Gap: Rural EV Charging Programs
Bridging the Gap: Rural EV Charging Programs
In this webinar, our speakers will highlight strategies and programs aiming to address rural EV charging challenges.
From Community Secrets to Public Apology: Lessons from The High Road
From Community Secrets to Public Apology: Lessons from The High Road
During World War II, the names of 16 veterans were removed from a public honor roll in Oregon. All were Japanese Americans who served our country while their families were incarcerated on American soil. In 2022, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to dedicate the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway in Hood River. Join…
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Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
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“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks
“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks
Learn about sharks and current research with Dr. Alexandra McInturf. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Yet, considered "dangerous" by popular media and threatened by human activity worldwide, these organisms have faced global population declines. Dr. Alexandra McInturf has been studying shark species worldwide for the…
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“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks-Sisters Library
“Shark Heart” in Real Life – The Science of Studying Sharks-Sisters Library
Learn about sharks and current research with Dr. Alexandra McInturf. Sharks play a critical role in maintaining vibrant ecosystems in Oregon and around the world. Yet, considered "dangerous" by popular media and threatened by human activity worldwide, these organisms have faced global population declines. Dr. Alexandra McInturf has been studying shark species worldwide for the…