Events in Oregon and Bend
In keeping with our mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government, the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is hosting Candidate Forums for the 2025 School Board Elections.
Hear from local candidates. Special elections are often low turn out affairs. But informed voters know that who is on the ballot in local races matters. From the school board to the library board, local elected officials make decisions that directly impact our communities. Learn more about the candidates on the upcoming May special election …
On Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, the Deschutes County Solid Waste Department will host a free public seminar to address the challenges of food waste and present sustainable strategies to help reduce the amount that is sent to the landfill. Learn about the economic and environmental impacts of food waste, as well as how food …
Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, come and join your local public safety agencies to learn more about wildfire preparedness! There will tables with lots of information to share. Topics will include: how to prepare your home before the fire occurs, how to prepare for an evacuation of your family (even pets!), …
COVO's Spring Stand Down will be happening on April 23, 2025 at the Bend Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd, Bend from 9am to 2pm. This is open to all Veterans, homeless and low-income persons, with lunch provided by the Elks Lodge. At the Stand Down, there will be supplies and services for homeless Veterans …
Discover, discuss, and connect at our Wellbeing Connect meeting each month at the Redmond Senior Center. Each session explores... the current month’s wellbeing topic offering valuable insights helpful resources engaging …
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Bleu Bite Catering's new location! After 24 years in business, they have built a brand-new building. Bleu Bite’s goal is to provide an …
Join COCC in celebrating Poetry Month all April! Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston will perform 12-1 pm April 16 in Prineville, 5:30-7:30 pm April 16 in Redmond, and 5:30-7:30 pm …
In keeping with our mission of encouraging informed and active participation in government, the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is hosting a Candidates Forum for the upcoming Bend-LaPine …
Outside of our cities, Central Oregon and Southeastern Oregon still have some of the darkest and most starry skies in the lower 48 . We experience up to 300 days …
The goal of this group is to create a community for those navigating the myriad of emotions of bereavement, provide education on the undulating process of grief, and coping skills …
Feeling overwhelmed with national politics? Let’s bring the focus back to where your engagement can have the biggest impact—right here at the local level! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every …
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet. Young Will Shakespeare …
Join Beaver Works Oregon in exploring wetland plant natural history and identification. This Wetland BioBlitz will involve instructor-led group identification with iNaturalist and discussion. Participants will become familiar with the …
Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to Noon, come and join your local public safety agencies to learn more about wildfire preparedness! There will be a free hot dog lunch …
