City Club of Central Oregon
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Open Spaces and Open Houses? The Tradeoffs in Oregon’s Land Use System
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon’s land use system is 50 years old. It is both celebrated for its prevention of urban sprawl and derided for driving up housing costs. Join City Club as they welcome nationally recognized land use expert Bill Fulton, as he explores what makes Oregon’s land use system unique, and its strengths and weaknesses compared to…
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Our Disrupted Learning Environment: Schools and Student Behavior
Riverhouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin City Club and The Bulletin for a discussion about the current state of student behavior in schools, the consequences, and how schools are responding. More information available soon as the forum is planned.
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On the Ground in Greater Bend: Moving Together from Vision to Action
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesOn the Ground in Greater Bend: Moving Together from Vision to Action Working with thousands of community members, Envision Bend has created the 2023 Bend Vision Plan (will be released next week!). Now, we want to build on our momentum and catalyze our community's vision into being. Moderated by former state senator Neil Bryant, this forum will…
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City Club: How Wildfire Decisions are Made
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesThe focus of this forum is to discuss how decisions are made to fight a wildfire when they start. Particularly, how decisions differ based on the area and/or type of land where they start: wilderness, urban interface, grasslands and tribal lands. What agencies are involved and how do they coordinate? What are decision-making points for…
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Shiny Happy People—The Paradoxes of Living in Central Oregon
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesIn our high desert community of Central Oregon, the allure of natural beauty and a desirable lifestyle often comes with hidden challenges. Residents are frequently faced with the high cost of living, employment hurdles, and soaring housing prices, making it difficult to find the happiness and well-being they sought in arriving here. This City Club…
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Groundwater Grief, River Relief: The Status and Future of Central Oregon’s Water Supplies
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesCentral Oregon faces unique and evolving challenges in water use, driven by new state-imposed groundwater rules layered on top of complex and often arcane water rights allocations. Join moderator Emily Cureton Cook of OPB and a panel of water experts as they unpack the complexities of managing this precious resource in a region dealing with…
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The Future of Mt. Bachelor
Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United StatesThere's snow in the mountains, so let's talk about Mt. Bachelor With Mt. Bachelor now officially up for sale, the future of our local resort is at a crossroads and you might be wondering how the sale could impact our beloved ski resort, our local economy, and the ski community. Join local and national experts for…
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Sustainable Growth & Land Management in Bend: Balancing Development and Retaining Bend’s Uniqueness
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin City Club for an engaging discussion on growth and land management in Bend. As the city continues to experience rapid expansion, this event will explore strategies for balancing sustainable development with environmental conservation and community needs. Hear from local experts, policymakers, and urban planners about innovative approaches to land use, protecting natural resources, and…
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City Club June Forum: Tackling Food Insecurity in Central Oregon
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend, Oregon, Bend, OR, United StatesFood insecurity is rising across Central Oregon — affecting children, seniors, and working families. At the same time, food supplies and funding are shrinking. Join City Club of Central Oregon for a powerful conversation on this growing crisis. Hear from local experts and frontline providers as we explore what’s driving the need — and what…
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The High Desert Goes Low Impact
Local and regional experts will explore the urgent challenges of a changing climate while highlighting innovative local efforts to achieve net-zero impact and other approaches to addressing climate change and sustainability. Learn more about this pressing issue and how communities and organizations across Central Oregon are leading the way with practical, scalable strategies that move…