Green Drinks incorporates all three pillars of sustainability: a healthy environment, economic vitality, and social equity. Topics and formats encompass a variety of culturally-relevant celebrations, book clubs, speaker series, videos highlighting local businesses, and the original networking-style event with business hosts. While the format and focus of Green Drinks has shifted over the past few years, the purpose remains the same: to bring people together to learn, discuss, and advance a sustainable future for everyone in Central Oregon.
Green Drinks events are free to attend but we welcome a donation of any amount which will help cover the cost of hiring a diverse lineup of speakers and hosting the event. With your donation, you join a network of members who share your value of local sustainability. Thank you!
Celebración de la herencia Latina.
Celebración y Recaudación de Fondos por la Herencia Latina —Celebrando la cultura. Creando espacios. Construyendo solidaridad.
¿Cuándo? 4 de octubre de 2025, de 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
¿Dónde? Open Space Studios, Bend, Oregon
Evento gratuito y familiar
*El registro no es necesario
Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de 2025 es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, y en honor a la comunidad latina en el centro de Oregón, El Environmental Center está utilizando su plataforma para co-organizar este evento comunitario enfocado en la comunidad latine, el arte, la comida, la danza, los negocios, la cultura, la belleza, y la música.
Este no es un evento para recaudar fondos para TEC, sino un espacio de solidaridad con quienes enfrentan daños sistémicos y el desplazamiento. Queremos encontrar fortaleza en la alegría, las tradiciones, la sanación y el apoyo mutuo.
Todas las donaciones serán destinadas directamente a apoyar esfuerzos locales, incluyendo asistencia alimentaria, necesidades de emergencia y ayuda directa a familias. Coordinaremos con la Latino Community Association y servicios de consejería migratoria para determinar a dónde se destinarán los fondos.
Contaremos con comida local, arte, música, danza y vendedores, todo centrado en la cultura latine. Será una oportunidad para celebrar junt@s y recaudar fondos para familias migrantes e inmigrantes locales que enfrentan dificultades.
Este será un evento público gratuito y abierto a tod@s, con participación gratuita para vendedores, artistas y creativ@s latines. Se aceptarán donaciones en la entrada, pero no son obligatorias.
October Green Drinks: Latino Heritage Celebration
A Community Event to Uplift and Give Back! Latino Heritage Celebration & Fundraiser-Uplifting Culture. Holding Space. Building Solidarity.
When: October 4, 2025, from 3pm-7pm. | Where: Open Space Studios, Bend, Oregon| Free & family-friendly
*registration not required
Sep 15 - Oct 15, 2025 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and in honor of the Latino Community in Central Oregon, TEC is using its platform to co-host this community event, focusing on the Latino community, art, food, dance, small businesses, hair and beauty, culture, and music. This event is not a fundraiser for TEC; rather, it's about standing in solidarity with those in our community who experience systemic harm, and displacement. We aim to find strength together through joy, tradition, healing, and mutual aid. All donations raised will directly support local efforts, including food assistance, emergency needs, and direct help for families. We will coordinate with the Latino Community Association and Immigration Counseling services to determine where to donate funds. 100% of proceeds will be donated to LCA to support immigrant families.
The event will feature local food, art, music, dance, and vendors, all centered around Latino culture. It's an opportunity to celebrate together and raise funds for local migrant and immigrant families facing hardship.
This will be a free public event, open to everyone, with free participation for Latino vendors, performers, and creatives. While suggested donations at the door are welcome, they are not required.
Looking for Business Hosts
Green Drinks rotates to a new host business each time. Interested in hosting? Let’s chat! We typically hold Green Drinks on the second Thursday of the month, every other month, from 5-7pm. Please review the host guide and get in touch to inquire about available dates.
Past Green Drinks Events
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March 2024 | DREAM BOLDLY The Grand AdvenChair film premiere with The AdvenChair, Outback Film, and COCC - Learn more about the film and where to see it next!
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July 2023 | Film Screening - Fire & Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change - Support the film!
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May 2023 | Shakti Farm Design greenhouse tour at Three Rivers School - Check out Shakti Farm Design
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November 2022 | Native American Heritage Month with Tananáwit: A Community of Warm Springs Artists - Learn more about the Collective
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October 2022 | Latinx Heritage Month with COCC - Piñata making workshop
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May 2022 | The Intersectional Environmentalist with Leah Thomas - Watch the recording!
Thank you to our 2025 Green Drinks sponsors!
Interested in sponsoring Green Drinks? Sponsors make it possible to compensate event hosts, speakers, and provide food and beverages to attendees. Fill out a sponsor interest form today!
