Events in Oregon and Bend
Join Juniper Preserve for brunch this New Year's Day and ease into 2024 after a night of festivities! On January 1, starting at 10 a.m., you’ll have a choice of mini quiches, a domestic cheese board, a smoked salmon and bagel station, a bananas foster French toast station, mini beignets, and so much more.
Free to watch and free to perform Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing, presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. Located in the Green Room at Silver Moon (building to the east of the main taproom, by fire pits). Sign ups start at 6:30pm, they close at 7pm when the show starts. Only …
The Museum begins accepting submissions for the 2024 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. This will be the 10th anniversary of the prize, which honors creative nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity …
Unleash your creativity and self-expression with mixed media self-portraits! Registration is required. This workshop is intended for children ages 6 - 12, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver (caregivers are welcome to assist in the craft). The self-portrait is an important part of any artist's practice, as it is how we portray ourselves …
Thrifty Thursdays Presented by First Interstate Bank. Ski, Board or Tube for only $33 Doll Hairs at Hoodoo. It’s most definitely one of the best winter deals to be found anywhere.
League of Women Voters Deschutes County FIRST THURSDAY MEETING Free Public Informational Meeting COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM Speaker: Josh Gage, Crisis Therapist from the Deschutes County Stabilization Center
Join us in discovering how tectonic forces shape Oregon's landscapes. This is an in-person program. The volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon have been shaped by tectonic forces that are active on a global scale. In Central Oregon, these forces interact to create a geologically diverse region of snow-covered volcanic peaks, landscapes created by faults, and …
Another fantastic First Friday celebration at the distillery! In January, we’re highlighting Dry Ginuary (a playful twist on Dry January) and kicking it off with a gin flight paired with …
Friday Night Lights Presented by Ablis CBD. Enjoy night lights, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo - Central Oregon's ONLY night time skiing destination.
As the high school winter formal season begins, Deschutes County students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Assistance League of Bend's Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of dresses, as well as shoes, jewelry, and purses, are available to borrow at no cost for high school …
Cost: Sliding Scale $28- $38 Let’s start the year with a powerful tool for achieving your intentions for 2024. This fun, mind opening 3 hour Playshop will include meditation, visualization, …
Explore fun new games with Modern Games! This is an in-person program. Come in and learn some new board games with your friends from Modern Games! We will bring a selection of our favorites and a staff ready to teach you how to dive into your next favorite game. This month, we will be focusing …
12 Noon start time at River's Place, Genuine UKB Trivia is a LIVE TRIVIA GAME SHOW like no other! Meet up with friends or family to win house gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor AND outdoor seating available. Cold brews, ciders, mimosas and more in the taproom! Enjoy an abundance of food options from …
Oregon Black Pioneers explore an overlooked part of Oregon's history. This is a live webinar. Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vLxBJ8LyTYCHu5FJBo8xXQ#/registration. People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state's history excludes the experiences of African Americans …
What would you do if you had less than a week to pack one bag and leave your home, not knowing if you would ever return? John Nakada was an 11-year-old boy when the US entered WWII - he was torn away from his life even though he was a US citizen. John's daughter, Yukiko …
An unforgettable evening of singing...together! All voices are welcome. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging. The research suggested that our ancestors survived by singing together. They weren't performing or recording. They were creating literal bonds of …
The greater sage-grouse is a primary health indicator for the sage-steppe, the largest ecosystem in the coterminous United States. Despite ongoing conservation efforts to control invasive plants and wildfire, sage-grouse populations continue to decline. Please join Dr. Josh Collins, Chair of the Sage Science Team for the East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS), to learn about the ECAS’s research …
The National Archives website and online catalog have great resources for genealogists, but how can you get started? This presentation – appropriate for beginners and those new to federal records – will explain the in’s and out’s of federal government records and show you some great genealogical resources on the National Archives website. We’ll explore …
What would you do if you had less than a week to pack one bag and leave your home, not knowing if you would ever return? John Nakada was an 11-year-old boy when the US entered WWII - he was torn away from his life even though he was a US citizen. John's daughter, Yukiko …
Please join Rooted Homes, in partnership with the Bend Chamber, in celebrating the completion of the new Poplar Community! Ribbon Cutting to begin at 12:15 PM. Lunch and beverages to be served. RSVP recommended to Jackie Keogh at jackie@rootedhomes.org Qualified, first-time homebuyers were encouraged to apply for the homeownership opportunity in this workforce housing pilot …
Laurie Danzuka shares tribal history, impacts on public education, engaging with tribal students/families, and indigenous ways of living. She will also share current issues facing tribes and their members. All these topics center around treaties, ceded lands, tribal lifeways, cultural restoration, and language revitalization. Laurie has been an education advocate for preschool to post-secondary education …
Learn to record your travels by sketching your experience. Beginners welcome! Registration is required. The best memories of your vacation are not the things you bought or even the photos you took but the art work in your sketchbook. By slowing down and drawing your surroundings you will take in more and remember more of …
Cost: Sliding Scale $28- $38 Let’s start the year with a powerful tool for achieving your intentions for 2024. This fun, mind opening 3 hour Playshop will include meditation, visualization, …
Come extend your professional network at Touchmark at Pilot Butte while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Great Harvest. The best part? It is free to attend for members! Non-member pricing is $10.00 per person. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Kernutt Stokes and our featured non-profit, Volunteers in Medicine!
Thrifty Thursdays Presented by First Interstate Bank. Ski, Board or Tube for only $33 Doll Hairs at Hoodoo. It’s most definitely one of the best winter deals to be found anywhere.
The Museum will be closed for staff development. We’ll reopen at 10:00am on Friday, January 12!
“Stranger Things” standout Joseph Quinn, "Daredevil" tandem of Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, “The Walking Dead” stars Jon Bernthal (“The Punisher”) and Laurie Holden, Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian,” “Breaking Bad”), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, “Avengers: Infinity War”), Danny Trejo (Machete, The Book of Boba Fett), Lana Parrilla (“Once Upon a Time,” “Spin City”), …
Friday Night Lights Presented by Ablis CBD. Enjoy night lights, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo - Central Oregon's ONLY night time skiing destination.
Experience the heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and self-discovery in a soul-stirring performance of "The Last Five Years" at The Greenhouse Cabaret. This intimate musical journey promises an evening of exquisite storytelling and powerful melodies. "The Last Five Years" is a modern classic that chronicles the five-year relationship between aspiring novelist Jamie Wellerstein and struggling …
“Stranger Things” standout Joseph Quinn, "Daredevil" tandem of Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, “The Walking Dead” stars Jon Bernthal (“The Punisher”) and Laurie Holden, Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian,” “Breaking Bad”), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, “Avengers: Infinity War”), Danny Trejo (Machete, The Book of Boba Fett), Lana Parrilla (“Once Upon a Time,” “Spin City”), …
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and comprehensive background checks, volunteers are matched with a child in Bend, Redmond, Sisters or LaPine that share similar interests and activities …
As the high school winter formal season begins, Deschutes County students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Assistance League of Bend's Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of dresses, as well as shoes, jewelry, and purses, are available to borrow at no cost for high school …
Timber Culture is a traveling exhibition curated by the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center. It tells the story of Maxville—a segregated logging town that boomed in Oregon’s Wallowa County during the 1920s and …
“Stranger Things” standout Joseph Quinn, "Daredevil" tandem of Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, “The Walking Dead” stars Jon Bernthal (“The Punisher”) and Laurie Holden, Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian,” “Breaking Bad”), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, “Avengers: Infinity War”), Danny Trejo (Machete, The Book of Boba Fett), Lana Parrilla (“Once Upon a Time,” “Spin City”), …
12 Noon start time at River's Place, Genuine UKB Trivia is a LIVE TRIVIA GAME SHOW like no other! Meet up with friends or family to win house gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor AND outdoor seating available. Cold brews, ciders, mimosas and more in the taproom! Enjoy an abundance of food options from …
Learn to record your travels by sketching your experience. Beginners welcome! Registration is required. The best memories of your vacation are not the things you bought or even the photos you took but the art work in your sketchbook. By slowing down and drawing your surroundings you will take in more and remember more of …
Experience the heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and self-discovery in a soul-stirring performance of "The Last Five Years" at The Greenhouse Cabaret. This intimate musical journey promises an evening of exquisite storytelling and powerful melodies. "The Last Five Years" is a modern classic that chronicles the five-year relationship between aspiring novelist Jamie Wellerstein and struggling …
We invite you to join a volunteer project on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 15th, 2024. This day is to honor Dr. King's vision of being in service to our Beloved Community. You can sign up on your own, with a team of your family or friends, or with your work team. …
The Center Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming Community Concussion Baseline testing dates. ImPACT Concussion Baseline testing will be available for children ages 12 through 18 years who have not already received the baseline in the past two years. It is recommended that student athletes have a baseline test every two years. ImPACT Concussion …
Help monarch butterflies by packing milkweed seeds to distribute throughout Central Oregon.Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a milkweed seed packing party! One of the best ways to help struggling monarch butterflies is to plant native milkweed. Help prepare native milkweed seed packets by counting tiny seeds, adding them to seed packs, and sealing envelopes …
Cost: $75 Location: Zoom This Metaphysics 3 course explores some of the more complex metaphysical concepts such as the levels and functions of consciousness, how to gain dominion over our thoughts and feelings, concepts of the “Word,” Logos, and the 12 primary spiritual powers. Metaphysics 1 and 2 are not required to take this class …
Cost: $75 Location: Zoom The History of New Thought & Unity explores the origin and development of the ideas, beliefs and practices that characterize the New Thought movement. Particular attention is placed on the history and development of Unity. We’ll study the revolutionary teachings and philosophy of key thinkers like Emma Curtis Hopkins, Eric Butterworth, Ralph …
Do you often dream about your ideal day or life yet time keeps passing you by? This course is designed to help you build more sustainable habits and routines that support you through each season of life while honoring your energy, upholding boundaries, and creating a life you truly love. This workshop will dive into …
Join Trivia on the Moon for 6 rounds of exciting, literary-themed questions and some great prizes. Trivia on the Moon was started in September 2016 by long-time trivia fans, Chase and Jeff, in …
Laurie Danzuka shares tribal history, impacts on public education, engaging with tribal students/families, and indigenous ways of living. She will also share current issues facing tribes and their members. All these topics center around treaties, ceded lands, tribal lifeways, cultural restoration, and language revitalization. Laurie has been an education advocate for preschool to post-secondary education …
Eagle Crest Community Social Event! At Niblick & Green’s 7535 SW Falcon Crest Drive Music By Reno & Cindy $15 pp Light appetizers Sign up@ www.ridgeowners.org
Join this training by by the anti-trafficking project (or at:project) to learn indicators, myths, and how to respond. This presentation will cover the dynamics of sex trafficking, including what risk factors and vulnerabilities are seen most often in victims. The primary goals of this training are to build empathy for survivors of sex trafficking, to …
Thrifty Thursdays Presented by First Interstate Bank. Ski, Board or Tube for only $33 Doll Hairs at Hoodoo. It’s most definitely one of the best winter deals to be found anywhere.
Embark on Your Year-Long Adventure at Oregon's Premier RV, Boat, and UTV Expo! Gear up for a year filled with excitement and adventure! Join us from January 18th to 21st, 2024, at the stunning Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, for an unforgettable experience presented by Oregon's top RV, Boat, and UTV dealers, featuring leading …
In the first of a two-part series tackling loneliness and belonging, January’s City Club will provide a better understanding of what loneliness is, how it’s showing up in Central Oregon and why we should care. Presenters: Brianne Kothari, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Human Development and Family Sciences-OSU Cascades Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo, Adjunct Assistant Professor …
Embark on Your Year-Long Adventure at Oregon's Premier RV, Boat, and UTV Expo! Gear up for a year filled with excitement and adventure! Join us from January 18th to 21st, 2024, at the stunning Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, for an unforgettable experience presented by Oregon's top RV, Boat, and UTV dealers, featuring leading …
Enjoy a story time and explore the wonders of gardening! This is an in-person program. Registration is required. This event is suggested for children ages Kindergarten and younger, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Children and families are invited to explore the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden at The Environmental Center. The event will begin …
Friday Night Lights Presented by Ablis CBD. Enjoy night lights, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo - Central Oregon's ONLY night time skiing destination.
This event is in partnership with Deschutes Public Library, Assistance League of Bend and Elk Meadow Elementary. Assistance League of Bend will be in the lobby prior to the film to give away FREE BOOKS!!! Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is based off the book written by J.K. Rowling in 1998. When the Chamber …
Embark on Your Year-Long Adventure at Oregon's Premier RV, Boat, and UTV Expo! Gear up for a year filled with excitement and adventure! Join us from January 18th to 21st, 2024, at the stunning Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, for an unforgettable experience presented by Oregon's top RV, Boat, and UTV dealers, featuring leading …
As the high school winter formal season begins, Deschutes County students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Assistance League of Bend's Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of dresses, as well as shoes, jewelry, and purses, are available to borrow at no cost for high school …
My grandpa is turning 102 on January 20th he is a ww2 and Korean War plus part of the frozen chosin please pay your respects is all I ask it will be at the prineville golf course…. Ron comfort food cafe
Join us for this free event as seven Oregon-based authors will be at Roundabout Books from 12:00pm - 2:00pm to talk about their books. Authors will be seated around the store to talk about their books at your convenience. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Authors & Titles: Kerry Chaput, Chasing Eleanor Jamie Lee Fry, The …
Embark on Your Year-Long Adventure at Oregon's Premier RV, Boat, and UTV Expo! Gear up for a year filled with excitement and adventure! Join us from January 18th to 21st, 2024, at the stunning Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, for an unforgettable experience presented by Oregon's top RV, Boat, and UTV dealers, featuring leading …
A classic-only ski tour that takes place the third weekend of January each year, the Tour of Meissner highlights Meissner Nordic’s 47 kms of groomed trails at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, 15 miles west of Bend, Oregon. The Tour of Meissner has been designed to remind regional Nordies, new and veteran, how great classic skiing can be. …
12 Noon start time at River's Place, Genuine UKB Trivia is a LIVE TRIVIA GAME SHOW like no other! Meet up with friends or family to win house gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor AND outdoor seating available. Cold brews, ciders, mimosas and more in the taproom! Enjoy an abundance of food options from …
Author Anne Graham shares her story. This is an in-person program. Anne Graham, a local author and former Redmond City Councilor, lived the first 46 years of her life in a male role, hiding a life-long sense of being in the wrong gender. Her autobiography shares the repression that was necessary to survive back then …
Free to watch and free to perform Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing, presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. Located in the Green Room at Silver Moon (building to the east of the main taproom, by fire pits). Sign ups start at 6:30pm, they close at 7pm when the show starts. Only …
How can it help you in your genealogy research? Where can you test? Who should be tested? Should you join a surname study? What Y-DNA results do and do not tell you. These are questions that Wendi will be addressing in her presentation on a basic introduction to Y-DNA as it applies to genealogical research. …
Learn about harnessing executive function! This is an in-person program. Does your student struggle with things like time management, planning, self-monitoring, and organization? Then this conversation is for you. These are called Executive Function skills, and you're not alone. Carrie Bonnett, Executive Function Coach, will offer an introduction to these cognitive skills - the ones …
Jodie Patterson explores the lithe art of Genderless Mothering - a unique form of social activism that embraces feminism, Black pride, and LGBTQIA+ activism. Patterson will share her personal story as a thought leader and mother of five, and introduce attendees to the Human Rights Campaign for a comprehensive overview of America’s state of affairs …
Learn about COCC’s current priorities, goals and key initiatives. The State of the College is an opportunity for regional leaders, partners, community members, students, and college faculty and staff to learn about COCC’s current priorities, goals and key initiatives. This event will also be livestreamed on COCC's YouTube channel. The presentation will be recorded for those …
coffee, coworking, communityLooking to make connections and build community in the outdoor industry? Join us for this low-key, no pressure, grassroots networking event. Less business cards swapping, more inspired conversation and relationship building.VENUEThe Grove921 Northwest Mount Washington DriveBend, OR 97703
Laurie Danzuka shares tribal history, impacts on public education, engaging with tribal students/families, and indigenous ways of living. She will also share current issues facing tribes and their members. All these topics center around treaties, ceded lands, tribal lifeways, cultural restoration, and language revitalization. Laurie has been an education advocate for preschool to post-secondary education …
Thrifty Thursdays Presented by First Interstate Bank. Ski, Board or Tube for only $33 Doll Hairs at Hoodoo. It’s most definitely one of the best winter deals to be found anywhere.
Central Oregon PubTalk Thursday, January 25, 2024 Worthy Brewing 4:30 pm Networking | 5:30 pm Program EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Agenda: Community Update: Oregon Outdoor Association (OOA) Tyson Perkins, Operations …
Hey kids! Want to learn more about what robotics is all about? Drop into Camp Fire Central Oregon's free “Bit(e) of Robotics” program to play around with different types of robots including the LEGO robotics as well as other types of robots! Our staff instructor will coach the kids! Hosted at the Downtown Bend Deschutes …
Friday Night Lights Presented by Ablis CBD. Enjoy night lights, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo - Central Oregon's ONLY night time skiing destination.
Whether you're a poker pro or just here for a good time, this event is your perfect match! Mark your calendar, bring your best poker face, and join us for …
Bid farewell to Dry Ginuary (a playful twitst on Dry January) with an all-day happy hour from 12pm to 5pm. Join us for a drink and raise a toast to …
Discuss the scale, age, and content of the Universe with an astrophysicist. The Universe is a vast place, filled with an amazing variety of objects. Humanity has been wondering about our Universe's size, origin, and content since the first of us looked up at the stars. This talk will discuss the scale, age, and content …
Explore fun new games with Modern Games! This is an in-person program. This family program is intended for school age children (preschool and up), and their favorite game loving adult(s). All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Come in and learn some new board games with your friends from Modern Games! We will bring a …
12 Noon start time at River's Place, Genuine UKB Trivia is a LIVE TRIVIA GAME SHOW like no other! Meet up with friends or family to win house gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor AND outdoor seating available. Cold brews, ciders, mimosas and more in the taproom! Enjoy an abundance of food options from …
Discuss the scale, age, and content of the Universe with an astrophysicist. The Universe is a vast place, filled with an amazing variety of objects. Humanity has been wondering about our Universe's size, origin, and content since the first of us looked up at the stars. This talk will discuss the scale, age, and content …
Bend Fire, Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriffs Office, and Deschutes County Search & Rescue are teaming up for a Battle of The Badges Blood Drive! We are asking the community to respond to the call, because giving blood saves lives!
Discover Your Forest's Wildland Fire Education Coordinator will host an evening of conversation and trivia focusing on wildland fire and Central Oregon's forest ecosystems. The conversation will highlight Discover Your Forest's partnership with the Forest Service and other local organizations to create public education opportunities supporting the Forest Service's Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
Free to watch and free to perform Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing, presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. Located in the Green Room at Silver Moon (building to the east of the main taproom, by fire pits). Sign ups start at 6:30pm, they close at 7pm when the show starts. Only …
A panel conversation with community educators and leaders that will seek to provide strategies, resources, and ideas to encourage critical thinking, constructive dialogue, and civil discourse. Panelists to include: Karim Bouris, Principal, Mixte Communications Dr. Laurie Chesley, President, COCC Dr. Jessica Hammerman, COCC Associate Professor of History Marcus LeGrand, Afro-Centric Student Program Coordinator and Bend-La …
Connect, empower, and ground yourself in nature and community with this 60-minute class. We start slowly, feeling into our bodies, gradually picking up the pace with accessible movements. Options ensure comfort, as we build energy, & find our edge. A juicy, restorative ending awaits, fostering inclusivity, mindfulness, and community for all.
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group. Ages 16+ No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm. Death Cafés are a growing international movement of people gathering together in a relaxed and safe setting to eat tasty treats, drink tea, and discuss death. Free of agenda or ideology, the aim is …
Are you ready to dive into a world of creativity and artistic exploration? Join us for our Wood Sign Painting Workshop where every week, a new theme brings a fresh wave …
NO COVER / ALL AGES WELCOME January 31st, 2024 from 6-9pm at McMenamins in Bend Dad Bods are Bend's very own “80’s Party Band” that plays all your favorite 80s rock songs …
Join us to connect, mingle and learn on January 31 at our new YP Socials sponsor location, RE/MAX Key Properties! Located in the heart of downtown Bend, they are a family-owned, full-service real estate brokerage serving all of Central Oregon. In addition to delicious food and beverages, and a surprise raffle, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler …
Thrifty Thursdays Presented by First Interstate Bank. Ski, Board or Tube for only $33 Doll Hairs at Hoodoo. It’s most definitely one of the best winter deals to be found anywhere.
Learn from the best during this complimentary mixology class. Enjoy spirited demos on crafting the perfect cocktails. Sign up here.
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your …
Join Executive Chef Josh Hedrick for immersive cooking demos. Learn the secrets of making delicious foods where chocolate is a main ingredient or choose an interactive pasta-making demo. The 90-minute …
Gather in the Main Lodge for craft beer samplings from local breweries like Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, Central Oregon’s only not-for-profit brewery, the award-winning Deschutes Brewery, and Sunriver’s very own …
Dry Campus Artists Association is pleased to announce its January and February Artists of the Month, Shireen Gastineau, January and Toni Morgan, February. Gastineau and Morgan will be showing their …
Brunch with a side of sweeping views of the Great Meadow and the Cascade Range, this dining experience in this setting is a must-experience. What makes this even better is …
High Desert Quilt Guild is holding a stash sale, Saturday February 3, 10-2 VFW Hall Redmond Oregon.
We may not know who will win the 2024 Super Bowl, but we do know some tasty local soups will be up for sampling at the High Desert Food and …