Events in Oregon and Bend
Chainsaw 101 is your no-experience-needed intro to using a chainsaw with skill and confidence. We’ll start with the most important part—safety—and move through all the essentials: PPE, maintenance, starting up, and making your first cut. You’ll get time to observe, then practice hands-on with direct guidance. By the end, you’ll not only know your chain …
Discover how Cascades Academy cultivates engaged learning, meaningful challenge, and a strong sense of belonging while preparing students for what comes next. Families will be grouped by Lower and Middle …
2026 Season for Nonviolence at COCC. Drawn from his critically acclaimed memoir, When We Rise, Cleve Jones will share his 50-year personal and political journey to becoming a hero for …
Find alternatives to screens to support positive behavior. This workshop is intended for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and their parents/caregivers. Parents and caregivers may attend without their children as well. …
Thinking about raising chickens? Whether you're dreaming of farm-fresh eggs or a self-sustaining meat operation, this workshop gives you the tools to start and maintain a thriving flock. You'll learn …
Corrections and public-sector work place constant demands on your brain, emotions, and energy. High-stakes situations, difficult conversations, and nonstop pressure can quietly erode focus, patience, and performance. This fun and …
Join OSU-Cascades for free monthly community tours showcasing campus history, academic programs, and sustainability initiatives. Walk through Tykeson and Edward J. Ray halls, view public art, and see how a …
In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of horse behavior and communication through evidence based information from Lucinda Baker's Being Herd program and Horse Speak®. We’ll explore the …
Learn to turn worn-out clothes into something warm, useful, and beautiful. This beginner-friendly workshop teaches you how to prep old textiles and use a five-strand braiding technique to start your …
This hands-on workshop is a rare opportunity to learn the Wasco flat-bottom weaving technique—from a true tradition bearer. Under the guidance of Valerie Switzler, you’ll get started on your own …
Looking for a laid-back Saturday afternoon? Come join me, your friendly local artist, for some painting and sipping fun! No pressure, just good vibes and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether …
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and craft your own luxurious skincare products from scratch! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to make nourishing goat milk lotion and …
Starting seeds indoors, in a greenhouse, or straight into the ground is a game-changer for Central Oregon gardeners and you don’t need a magic wand, just a little know-how. In …
Learn more about the event that helped shape American identity. The Boston Tea Party protest of December 1773, or what was then called “The Destruction of the Tea,” was one …
There's nothing like handmade soap. In this workshop, you'll make eight bars, ones gentle enough for your face, to strong enough for your hands, to fierce enough for your dishes …