Week of Events
Juneteenth 2022
Central Oregon Celebrates Freedom Day! Join us on June 18th and 19th for fun, food, education and entertainment for the entire family! ALL are welcome to celebrate and learn at Juneteenth 2022, located at Drake Park!
Solar Energy Showcase: Bethlehem Inn
Solar and efficiency have allowed Bethlehem Inn to better serve its vulnerable residents. Learn their story in this free educational webinar.
Portable Heat Pumps – Low Cost Supplemental Heating and Cooling
Portable heat pumps are a way to lower utility bills by efficiently warming or cooling a single room - a great solution for renters.
Stories We Didn’t Learn in School: Understanding Diverse Rural Experiences (Rural Development Initiatives)
With the resurgence of social justice movements around the country, people in rural places are becoming more aware of the history of marginalized neighbors in their communities. Join to hear these important stories, and learn more about ways we can broaden our understanding of the variety of life experiences in the rural Pacific Northwest.
Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings Project
You are invited to an open house on June 22 to learn about the Midtown Crossings Feasibility Study. This study looks to find opportunities to improve east-west connectivity through safer walking and biking connections in the Central Core area of Bend.
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…
SPRING HIKE SERIES: LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
This Spring Hike Series features Lookout Mountain in the beautiful Ochoco National Forest. Join Central Oregon LandWatch for a moderate to strenuous hike during the renown peak season to appreciate the blooming wildflowers. The details Length: 4 miles (feels longer with elevation) Elevation gain: 1,045 feet (a good bit of elevation) Conditions: Be prepared for…
Bend Pride 5k Run/Walk 2022
OUT Central Oregon is thrilled to continue on 2019’s inaugural Bend Pride 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Drake Park. In association with the Central Oregon Pride Festival (Central Oregon Pride), we hope you join for this fun 5K run and walk that celebrates inclusivity and pride in our diverse community. The…
Rural Caucus & Strategy Session
The Rural Caucus & Strategy Session will be on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th, 2022 in Redmond! Register your group today for the early bird discount! The registration form is below! For over 30 years, small-town and rural organizers and community leaders from across Oregon have come together annually at the Rural Caucus &…
Central Oregon Pride! June 2022
OUT Central Oregon is happy to announce Central Oregon Pride 2022 on June 25th – a celebration of Pride in the diversity of our LGBTQ+ community and allies. Expanding on 15 years of celebrating Central Oregon Pride, presented by Human Dignity Coalition, OUT Central Oregon brings Central Oregon Pride 2022 to Bend with new energy,…
Sunday, June 19, 2022
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Monday, June 20, 2022
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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 21, 2022 -Happy Hour in the Garden
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…
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Friday, June 24, 2022
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Saturday, June 25, 2022
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June 25, 2022 -Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival
Wildflower Show & Pollinator Festival
Celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon and the pollinators who love them. Fun for the whole family includes: Wildflower display showcasing hundreds of native wildflowers Botanic garden tours Educational talks and demonstrations Children’s activities and crafts Native plants for sale Local vendors and food trucks