Events in Oregon and Bend
Meet "Molly" the Harris's Hawk and learn about falconry. Join us as local Sisters falconer, Hank Minor, presents an engaging and informative look at the art and practice of falconry. After a brief history of the sport and the types of raptors, quarry, equipment, and facilities employed, Hank will bring out the star of the …
Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, roll up seed bombs, grow vegetables in our climate, create paints from your garden, and more! Join Deschutes Public Library and the following community organizations for this free, fun event: Artist Lee Kellogg; OSU-Master Gardeners; Pollinator Pathway Bend; Seed to Table; Sisters Garden Club; The Environmental …
Take a photographic journey through Spain with Hilloah Rorh. Let's explore Spain! First, we will travel south to Andalucía, full of the many lovely artistic gifts left by the Moors; this area is rich in history. We begin along the Mediterranean coastline, and then we venture up to lovely Ronda and its surrounding mountains. Lastly, …
Why do so many cultures bury their dead in ships? What kinds of geographical areas are more likely to do this? What kinds of treasures and personal goods are buried with the dead? Some ships are burned, some are buried, and some are sent out to sea. This presentation includes pictures of various ship and …
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 …
Spend a Saturday with songs of revolution and protest. This is an in-person program. From Woody Guthrie to Greenday, music has often played a role in bringing about cultural change. Songs of protest are written to challenge or protest against a government or social order, and may in turn lead to a revolution. Local musician …
Learn the basics of well-balanced & flavorful meatless meals. Registration is required. Less meat more flavor! As Suzanne explains, "With more than 80% of diseases considered lifestyle diseases, upping your veggie consumption is essential to getting well and staying healthy! Are you tired of salads and smoothies? Do you never think of 'comfort food' when …
Got a broken something? Bring it to be repaired! ¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café! The Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. These free events connect people with broken stuff to people who like to fix stuff - …
Hear about our celestial neighbors and upcoming Annular Eclipse. In this public-level presentation that is full of awesome astronomical photos Dr. Fisher will tell us the tale of our celestial neighbors the Moon and the Sun, and how they will interact for the upcoming Annular Eclipse on October 14th. We will also learn facts about …
Grow your child into a confident music maker! This is an in-person program. Registration is required. This workshop is intended for children ages 0-5, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Music Together-Central Oregon is an early childhood music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and the grownups who love them! The early childhood …
Borrow a uke or bring your own for this all ages, high energy musical party. 10 yrs + This is an in-person program. Aaron, from the band Micah and Me, brings 30 ukuleles (you are welcome to bring your own) for this hands on workshop. Adults please come out - we need adults! No experience …
Explore the gothic cathedrals of Western Europe. This is an in-person program. In this program, Dr. Maile Hutterer, PhD, explores the great gothic cathedrals of Western Europe. You will learn how medieval builders experimented with audacious structural daring to create awesome buildings that inspired and amazed their audiences. Maile Hutterer is an Associate Professor of …
Mid-Century Modern is all the rage. Learn about its origins and first architect, R.M. Schindler. This is an in-person event. Judith Sheine, Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Oregon, discusses the first modern house in the U.S. or Western Europe, R.M. Schindler's Kings Road House (1922), and how it set a …
Movement, silliness, and team-building games to enjoy together! This is an in-person program. This workshop is intended for toddler & preschool age families, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Moo, Baa, Oink, Woof, Meow! Get your body moving, your creativity flowing, and the giggles going at this fun family workshop run by Kaija …