Week of Events
Core Area Project Pop-Up Event
Get Involved in the Core Area Project! Help shape the heart of Bend by attending an upcoming event. City of Bend staff will be at six different locations throughout the month of May to inform the community about the Core Area Project and encourage more people to attend the June 15 Community Workshop. Pop-in to any of the…
Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
UP North Loop Talks
Imagine walking out your front door one day in May and not coming back until early November, covering more than 2,600 miles on foot between those two days. That's just what Ras and Kathy Vaughn did last year when they embarked on a journey through the Pacific Northwest, stitching together portions of several long trails in…
The Dam Fiasco at Bull Flat: A look back at the 1913-1914 Tumalo Project
One hundred years ago the State of Oregon stepped in to help settlers in the Tumalo area salvage their crushed dreams. A rogue’s gallery of grifters, chiselers, swindlers and cheats had left hundreds of settlers high and dry. The State’s well-intended plans to bring irrigation to the area went awry. Join Mike Berry for a…
Free Workshop for Foodservice Professionals
Enhancing restaurant profit and sustainability by reducing food waste An ongoing challenge in the food industry is keeping your food costs down without diminishing food quality. One of the keys to success is food waste prevention. Join national experts Dr. Steve Schein and Ned Barker to learn more about how to reduce food waste in…
Core Area Project Pop-Up Event
Get Involved in the Core Area Project! Help shape the heart of Bend by attending an upcoming event. City of Bend staff will be at six different locations throughout the month of May to inform the community about the Core Area Project and encourage more people to attend the June 15 Community Workshop. Pop-in to any of the…
Green Drinks in Sunriver
Please RSVP in advance! Head out to Sunriver for the next Green Drinks event! Sunriver Brewing Co. is hosting at their production facility to give us a glimpse of the craft brew action. Come see how this family-owned brewery is working to embed principles of sustainability – within their operations and in their three pubs…
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…
WILD UTAH: America’s Red Rock Wilderness Film Screening
WILD UTAH: America's Red Rock Wilderness is a 14-minute documentary that advocates for protecting more than 9 million acres of federally managed public lands as Wilderness, areas of pristine natural beauty, unique and untrammeled ecosystems, and unfathomable cultural significance. This film takes the viewer through the diverse landscape and draws upon diverse voices to tell…
Forgotten Lakes and Rivers of Central Oregon
Had you lived in "Central Oregon" several thousand years ago, you might have taken a dip in Lake Benham or caught dinner from the river flowing down Dry River Canyon. Where were Central Oregon's rivers and lakes of the past located, how did they get there, and what the heck happened to them? For answers…
Birds Without Borders: A Migratory Bird Day Event
Join us in celebrating International Migratory Bird Day, cosponsored by the partners of the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon and Oregon State Parks. This is a family event featuring kid-friendly bird walks, educational activities, story time and art activities, and more. All activities offered in English and Spanish. There will be a $5 admission fee…
Trail Love Spring Edition
Trail Love Spring Edition coming soon to Bend! We'll be kicking off the trail work season by focusing on log out & much-needed maintenance on the trails after the winter storms. Maintenance includes clearing run-off drains, pruning sight lines, raking & repairing tread, etc. We'll meet up at 9:00am at Loge Camp Entrada for coffee,…
La Pine Repair Cafe
Got broken stuff? Bring your electronics, clothes, jewelry, outdoor gear, shoes, small furniture... if you aren't sure, bring it! We'll connect you with someone who may be able to fix it, for free.
Gala de Oro
The LCA team is excited to host this event this year and celebrate the successes they've achieved with immigrant families across Central Oregon. Doors open at 5:30 pm Seating for dinner at 6:30 pm, dinner served at 6:45 pm. Dance starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets are limited so please visit our website and buy your…
Riverfeast Dinner & Auction
Riverfeast Dinner & Auction
Join Deschutes River Conservancy on May 11th for a delightful evening of irresistible food, spirits, and music. Bid on exclusive adventures and experiences, custom art and other wonderful packages. Give back to our beautiful rivers while exploring the stunning event space at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon off Skyliner Road in Bend. Coyote Willow’s exciting combination…