Hang Dry Week!
2022-08-21 - 2022-08-27 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Hang Dry Week is an annual, weeklong event to celebrate the incredible pollution-saving effects of hang drying laundry. During this week, we encourage people to try to hang dry their laundry to see the energy saving potential of this “original form of solar energy.”
Post a photo of your hanging clothes to Instagram with the tag #hangdryweek or email a photo to joew@electrifynow.net for the chance to win a prize!

August Community Pint Nights at Deschutes Brewery
2022-08-23 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
We are the designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pint Nights in August. Join us on Tuesdays in August at the downtown Public House or Tasting Room and Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint sold to The Environmental Center. Mark your calendars—we hope to see you there! Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Many thanks to Deschutes Brewery for being supporters of our work!

Happy Hour in the Garden
2022-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend, OR, 97703
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 experience or tools necessary.
Contact Denise Rowcroft, Garden Program Manager, if you have any questions about getting involved.

March 1 & 15 (March & April beer sponsored by Worthy Garden Club)
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17 (May & June beer sponsored by Boneyard Beer)
June 7 & 21

Due to summer trips, please note that summer dates (July & August) are the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month!

*July 12 & 26* (July & August beer sponsored by Deschutes Brewery)
*August 9 & 23* (Note, this is the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, rescheduled due to planned time off)
September 6 & 20 (Sept & Oct beer sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Co)
October 4 & 18

Heat Pump Dryers - Dry Clothes Better
2022-08-24 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join the Electrify Coalition as you hear from ENERGY STAR on how heat pump dryers work and save consumers energy and money.

Bend COTA Work Events
2022-08-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
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 helped build and maintain the trails you love.
Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.
Questions? contact@cotamtb.com
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

Sturdy shoes or boots
Gloves
Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Prognosis: Notes on Living - Film Screening + Discussion
2022-08-25 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Join Peaceful Presence, Out Central Oregon and BendFilm for an engaging film and post-screening discussion on end of life care.
