Events in Oregon and Bend
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48. They say that driving the Alaska Canada Highway (ALCAN) from the Lower 48 to Fairbanks is like driving through a world class zoo for 1,800 miles. From here you can see one of the worlds few Kermode bears in British Columbia or a wolf …
Come learn about the microscopic world in the soil! This program is recommended for children ages 6-12, and children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory as we explore the soil! Discover mushrooms, decomposers, and more through hand-on activities. Participants will enjoy a mushroom dissection, microscope …
Join author Judith H. Montgomery for a reading from her book, The Ferry Keeper: poems, winner of the 2024 Grayson Books Chapbook Competition.
Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. Food and drink are available for purchase at The Wayfarer Club.
Author Lauren Kessler tells the story of the notorious Elizabeth Bentley. Secrets hidden. Secrets revealed. Elizabeth Bentley led the two largest Communist spy rings in America--and then, in a dramatic about-face, became an FBI informant and helped to usher in the McCarthy Era. Author Lauren Kessler, who worked to uncover and understand this complex story, chronicles …
Author Lauren Kessler tells the story of the notorious Elizabeth Bentley. Secrets hidden. Secrets revealed. Elizabeth Bentley led the two largest Communist spy rings in America--and then, in a dramatic about-face, became an FBI informant and helped to usher in the McCarthy Era. Author Lauren Kessler, who worked to uncover and understand this complex story, chronicles …
Registration required. Journey into a world of inspiration and revelation! Imaginative prompts will be used to nurture confidence and encourage discovery. Shine new light on memories, dreams, desires or truths you’ve never told. We'll create handmade books with compartments to stash your secrets. No creative writing or bookmaking experience needed! Optional materials list to be sent …
Get clarification on the misunderstood topic of end-of-life care. Who can refer hospice? Can someone be on hospice for years? Who pays for it? Does it replace the need for caregiving? Hospice is a confusing topic, even for people in our industry. Learn about what hospice is, what hospice isn’t, how to access it and …
Boundaries are guardrails that we put in place to help keep life sustainably healthy. However, setting and sticking to our boundaries can be challenging. Without firm boundaries, we allow our lives to become dictated to by the whims, wants and needs of others, at the expense of our own. Deb will help you understand what …
Plan your trip of a lifetime driving from the Lower 48. They say that driving the Alaska Canada Highway (ALCAN) from the Lower 48 to Fairbanks is like driving through a world class zoo for 1,800 miles. From here you can see one of the worlds few Kermode bears in British Columbia or a wolf …
Come celebrate Oktoberfest in Sunriver with accordionista, Robin Werdal. Get in the spirit with German polkas and waltzes. This event is part of Sunriver Oktoberfest. See what else is on the schedule at https://www.village-properties.com/event/sunriver-oktoberfest-2025/ Why is Oktoberfest in September? Robin Werdal has been an active member of the Central Oregon Accordion Club for the last three years. …
Discover the secrets of math with fun and games! This program is recommended for elementary and middle school children. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Looking for some math tutoring or a place to get your kid excited about STEM? The Mathnasium of Bend team is providing free math assessments to check whether …
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor adventure that originated in Oregon. Participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called 'geocaches.' There are millions of these caches around the world. It's free to play and offers something for everyone, from families with children to retirees. In this friendly introduction …
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air! Tickets at https://www.mountainairbend.com/tickets/ Registration is required via the Mountain Air website. Reservations will be available starting three weeks before the program. To register, visit the Mountain Air website or click the "register" button to the left, scroll down to "Bookings," enter "September 30th," hit "Continue," and then select "Story …