Introduction to Geocaching

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

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 …

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Death Café

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group. No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm. This event is intended for ages 16+ 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 …

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Treatment & Medications for Opioid Use with Narcan Training

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Understand opioid recovery, debunk myths, and get Narcan training. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including methadone and buprenorphine, are considered the “gold standard” of care for treating opioid use disorder. Yet, despite their effectiveness, these life-saving treatments are still surrounded by stigma. In this session, we’ll explore how MOUD supports recovery, debunk common myths, …

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Grieving and Healing in Nature

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Hear about the redemptive and healing powers of the outdoors. Outdoor and travel writer, photographer, and author Adam Sawyer shares a series of photos and essays that detail how time spent in the outdoors has aided in his recovery from not just addiction, but the sudden and devastating loss of his life partner and home …

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Death Café

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.   No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm. This event is intended for ages 16+ 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 …

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Discover Owls: Denizens of the Dark?

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Hoot about owl myths and facts, including Central Oregon birds.   What makes owls so mysterious? Is it their nocturnal habit, their silent flight, their secretive nature? Explore the roles these birds play in traditional mythologies, while learning about owls of Central Oregon. Damian Fagan is a local naturalist who spent several seasons hooting for spotted …

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Death Café

Downtown Bend Public Library 601 NW Wall St, Bend

Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.   No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm. This event is intended for ages 16+ 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 …

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