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SUMMARY:January 8th Forum: Slippery Slopes - Why Oregon’s Recreation Industry Is on Thin Ice
DESCRIPTION:Join for the First Forum of 2026! \nOregon’s outdoor recreation world is hitting a serious crunch. Unenforceable liability waivers are sending insurance premiums soaring\, impacting ski areas\, rafting guides\, gyms\, and the small businesses that keep our adventure culture alive. \nJoin City Club of Central Oregon on January 8 for a clear look at what’s happening\, who’s affected\, and what solutions are on the table. \nFeaturing:\n• David Byrd\, National Ski Areas Association\n• Jordan Elliott\, Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association\n• Tate Metcalf\, Sisters Athletic Club\n• Rep. Emerson Levy\, House District 53 \nForum Details:\nThursday\, January 8\, 2026\n8:00-9:30 a.m.\nCentral Oregon Community College\, Coats Campus Center\, Wille Hall \nIf you ski\, bike\, climb\, paddle\, or just care about the future of Oregon’s recreation economy\, this forum is a must-attend. \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/january-8th-forum-slippery-slopes-why-oregons-recreation-industry-is-on-thin-ice/
LOCATION:Wille Hall\, Coats Campus Center\, Central Oregon Community College\, Bend\, 2600 Northwest College Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate
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SUMMARY:JOIN or DIE documentary: free screening
DESCRIPTION:How declining community engagement created an American civic crisis. This event is brought to you by Braver Angels of Central Oregon.\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Free Screening of the documentary JOIN or DIE! \nBravers Angels of Central Oregon invites you to the Redmond Library Community Room for an exclusive in-person event. Watch this captivating documentary that explores the power of unity and collaboration. Learn about the importance of coming together to overcome challenges and make a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and gain a new perspective. See you there! \nContact us: braverangelscentraloregon@gmail.com
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/join-or-die-documentary-free-screening/
LOCATION:Downtown Redmond Library\, 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
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SUMMARY:Repair Café with Redmond Library
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URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/repair-cafe-with-redmond-library/
LOCATION:Downtown Redmond Library\, 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Repair Cafe,Repair Cafe|Rethink Waste
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SUMMARY:Energize Bend January Social
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, learn\, organize! \nJoin the energize bend coalition at Podski food Cart Lot from 6-8pm on January 20th. \nMovements are only as sustainable as the lives of the people in them\, so here is to another year of joyful and connective organizing. As always\, get in touch at info@energizebend.org if you have any thoughts you’d like to share. \nWanna join? Checkout the Gen Z partiful invite here: https://partiful.com/e/uTYozvaqWkckP7Jiv4oU?
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/energize-bend-january-social/
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SUMMARY:When We Rise: My Life in the Movement with Cleve Jones
DESCRIPTION:Drawn from his critically acclaimed memoir\, When We Rise\, Cleve Jones will share his 50-year personal and political journey to becoming a hero for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Beginning with the electrifying atmosphere of 1970s San Francisco\, he will take us through the Gay Liberation Movement\, his mentorship with legendary Harvey Milk\, the terrifying early years of the AIDS pandemic and his own rise to the forefront of activism as co-founder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and AIDS Memorial Quilt. Speaking as both a witness to history and as one who critically shaped it\, Jones will chronicle an era that forever changed both the fabric of our nation and the lives of millions of 2SLGBTQIA+ Americans.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/when-we-rise-my-life-in-the-movement-with-cleve-jones/
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SUMMARY:Raising Chickens in Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly presentation is your guide to raising chickens in Central Oregon’s unique climate. \nLearn how to choose the best breeds\, design appropriate housing\, and keep your flock healthy and thriving year-round. Whether you’re aiming for fresh eggs\, meat\, or charming backyard company\, you’ll leave this presentation feeling confident and ready to start your poultry journey. \nRegister at bit.ly/chickensinco \nEvent inquiries can be sent to: info@worthygardenclub.org
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/raising-chickens-in-central-oregon/
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SUMMARY:Pints & Politics
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to kick off 2026 with our first Pints & Politics of the year! Join us in Bend for a night of great conversation\, community\, and conservation action! \n  \nWHEN: Thursday\, January 22nd from 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nWHERE: Broken Top Bottle Shop in Bend\, OR \n\n\n\nWe have an incredible lineup planned. Sierra Club Oregon will lead a hands-on civic engagement training and share ways to get involved in the legislative process. Think Wild will provide an update on OCN’s top priorities\, the 1.25% for Wildlife. Special Guest Senator Anthony Broadman will join us to preview the upcoming short session and talk about key conservation efforts at the state level. \nThis will be the first Pints & Politics of 2026 since the relaunch\, and we’re so excited to bring together local nonprofits\, advocates\, and community members for an evening of inspiration and connection. So grab a friend and come hang out with us at Broken Top Bottle Shop! Make sure you RSVP to save your spot. Make sure you RSVP here to join us! \nIf you have any questions\, simply reply to this email. I hope to see you all there!
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/pints-politics-2/
LOCATION:Broken Top Bottle Shop\, 1740 NW Pence Ln #1\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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SUMMARY:When the Impossible Become Possible: A first hand account of what it takes to complete the World’s Toughest Row
DESCRIPTION:Please join AdventurUs\, SheJumps\, and Between Evergreens\, for the fourth annual Bend Women’s Speaker Series – “Empowering Women Through Adventure” at Embark Coworking Community. \nWe are so excited to kick off our speaker series with local Kristen Hofer\, one of the 4 women on the Hericane Rowing team. Her sister Jen joined our speaker series in March 2024\, before the trip happened\, and now we get to hear how this adventure went! Get ready to be inspired by a tale of teamwork\, inner strength\, and what it means to achieve something beyond your wildest dreams. \nFrom Kristen: In the Summer of 2024 I was a part of a 4-women team that raced in the World’s Toughest Row\, a 2\,800 mile unsupported row from California to Hawaii. Our team spent 2 years training physically and mentally\, learning new skills\, building a campaign\, and pushing ourselves beyond what we ever thought was possible; all before even making it to the starting line. I want to share my story of deciding to take on this challenge with no previous rowing experience\, overcoming my own fear and self doubt\, and how I found sources of strength in myself\, my community\, and the strong women who inspire me. \n \nOur team set out on June 8\, 2024 and together we faced extreme weather\, sleep deprivation\, equipment failure\, and so much more. On July 19th 2024\, we finished our mid-pacific crossing in 40 days\, 22 hours\, and 14 minutes\, all while raising $35\,000 for Planned Parenthood.  \nEVENT Overview\nWhen: 🗓️  Tuesday\, January 27th\, 6:30-7:30pm (Doors open @ 6pm) \nWhere: 📍Embark Coworking Community – 2843 NW Lolo Drive\, Bend \nBeverages provided by our friends at Crux
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/when-the-impossible-become-possible-a-first-hand-account-of-what-it-takes-to-complete-the-worlds-toughest-row/
LOCATION:Embark\, 2843 NW Lolo Dr.\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brilliant Beavers: Cultivating Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Oregon Natural Desert Association’s first online event of the 2026 High Desert Speaker Series with an evening all about beavers. Come learn about the important role of beavers in helping wildlife adapt and ecosystems thrive in a changing climate with Dr. Emily Fairfax\, Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota and beaver researcher. \nDr. Fairfax will elaborate on how beavers support a healthy environment\, particularly their ability to retain precious desert water and combat drought. She will also outline a natural history of beavers and why we should care about helping them recover their populations in Oregon’s high desert. Jefferson Jacobs\, ONDA’s riparian restoration manager\, will join to share how our stream restoration work is grounded in creating beaver habitat to support the health of the entire ecosystem.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/brilliant-beavers-cultivating-climate-resilience/
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SUMMARY:Nature Nights: Central Oregon’s Stealthy Sierra Nevada Red Fox
DESCRIPTION:The Sierra Nevada red fox may be one of the rarest mammals in North America—but don’t tell it that. This elusive\, mountain-loving carnivore has a knack for showing up only when it feels like it…which is not often. Join Deschutes Land Trust and Jamie Bowles\, Regional Habitat Biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and unofficial “fox whisperer\,” for a lively dive into what we’re learning about these high-elevation Houdinis. Jamie will share new findings on where the foxes roam\, what habitats they actually prefer (versus the ones they let us find)\, and why studying them often involves snow\, patience\, and the occasional sense of humor. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of the fox’s status in the Central Cascades\, a few behind-the-scenes field stories\, and a renewed appreciation for one of Oregon’s most charming and frustratingly stealthy animals. This presentation is free\, but you must get your ticket online.
URL:https://envirocenter.org/event/nature-nights-central-oregons-stealthy-sierra-nevada-red-fox/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
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