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Monday-Friday through April 28
10:30am-Noon UPDATED — Bend-La Pine Schools Free Grab-and-Go Meals (breakfast and lunch) for kids 18 and under at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School, Bend Senior High School, Elk Meadow Elementary School, Ensworth Elementary School, La Pine High School, Mountain View High School, Pilot Butte Middle School and R.E. Jewell Elementary School. www.bend.k12.or.us/district/news-events/news/2020/03/expanded-grab-and-go-meals-begin-march-30.
April 1
2pm City Club of Central Oregon Virtual Gathering, COVID-19: The Impact on Our Events Industry, via Facebook Page or YouTube channel.
April 2
Noon Bend Chamber COVID Impact Webinar. Free, hosted on ZOOM, register at zoom.us/webinar/register/5215855997717/WN_n6WxUGvZTSue1gxrudgcwA.
April 3
8:30am Redmond Chamber Virtual Coffee Clatters Fridays via Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/RedmondOregon/live_videos/?ref=page_internal.
April 13
5:30-7:30pm, Repair Cafe at The Gear Fix, Bend. www.RethinkWasteProject.org/reuse/repair.
April 15
7pm City of Bend City Council Meeting. www.bendoregon.gov.
April 16
9am-4pm Breaking Barriers, Life Beyond Labels 2020 Conference with Jonathan Chase at Deschutes County Expo Center Sisters Conference Center, Redmond. $50 registration, scholarships available for self-advocates and families, information at www.breakingbarriersoregon.com. 541-548-8559.
April 23
9am-3pm Beyond ‘Behavior’: Supporting Confidence, Competence and a Sense of Well-Being with David Pitonyak at Deschutes County Expo Center South Sister, Redmond. $20 processionals, free for family members, register at www.codsn.org or 541-548-8559. Lunch provided.
April 23
5pm EDCO PubTalk at McMenamins, Bend. edcoinfo.com.
April 23
5:30-7:30pm Beyond ‘Behavior’: Supporting Confidence, Competence and a Sense of Well-Being with David Pitonyak at Deschutes County Expo Center South Sister, Redmond. $20 processionals, free for family members, register at www.codsn.org or 541-548-8559. Dinner and childcare provided.
April 25
10am-4pm Cascade Women’s Expo at Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, Bend. $5, www.cascadewomensexpo.com.
May 1-2
The Center Foundation Professional Education Live Webinar, Brain Trust 2020, www.centerfoundation.org/professional-education-conference.
May 1-3
10am-5pm Central Oregon Builders Association Spring Home and Garden Show at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond. Free to the public. coba.org/spring-home-garden-show.
May 4-8
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Women Build Week in the Redmond Community. Registration and information at bendredmondhabitat.org/womenbuild.
May 7
8am-7pm La Pine Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Workforce Development Summit and Workshop at SHARC Sunriver. Information and registration by clicking HERE.
May 9
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Public Shredding, Prescription Drug Disposal On-Site Event and Canned Food Drive, in La Pine. Information at sheriff.deschutes.org/community/community-programs/events.
May 28
5pm EDCO PubTalk at McMenamins, Bend. edcoinfo.com.
May 30
5-9pm La Pine Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Annual Awards Banquet at La Pine Community Center. www.lapine.org.
June 20
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Public Shredding, Prescription Drug Disposal On-Site Event and Canned Food Drive, in Sisters. Information at sheriff.deschutes.org/community/community-programs/events.
June 25
5pm EDCO PubTalk at McMenamins, Bend. edcoinfo.com.
July 23
5pm EDCO PubTalk at McMenamins, Bend. edcoinfo.com.
September 12
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Public Shredding, Prescription Drug Disposal On-Site Event and Canned Food Drive, in Terrebonne. Information at sheriff.deschutes.org/community/community-programs/events.
September 19
Deschutes Children’s Foundation Ripples at Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Bend. Register at www.deschuteschildrensfoundation.org.
September 24
5pm EDCO PubTalk at McMenamins, Bend. edcoinfo.com.
September 30
1-5pm Redmond Chamber Business Expo and Job Fair at Deschutes Fair and Expo Center Middle Sister. www.visitredmondoregon.com/events/business-expo.
November 19
5pm EDCO PubTalk at McMenamins, Bend. edcoinfo.com.
(Every Monday)
Noon-1pm Redmond Toastmasters at The Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond. Radiance Bowden, 541-350-9059.
(Every Monday)
5:45pm La Pine Senior Activity Center Bingo at La Pine Senior Activity Center. lapineseniorcenter.org.
(Every First Monday)
10-11:30am Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon Madras Support Group for those affected by Parkinson’s disease at First United Methodist Church, 49 NE 12th St., Madras. Free, 541-668-6599, carol@parkinsonsresources.org.
(Every Second Monday)
1-2:30pm Stroke Awareness Oregon Caregiver Support Group at The Alexander Boardroom, Bend. www.StrokeAwarenessOregon.org.
(Every Second and Fourth Monday)
5:30pm City of Bend Planning Commission Meeting at City of Bend City Hall Council Chambers. www.bendoregon.gov/government/citizen-committees/planning-commission. Sheila Pyott Spyott@bendoregon.gov. – Canceled until further notice.
(Every Third Monday)
5:30-7:30pm Crook County Potluck and Politics at Crook County Library Broughton Room, Prineville. Barb Fontaine, 541-548-0804.
(Every Last Monday)
5:30pm Central Oregon Labor Chapter Monthly Meeting at Central Oregon Social Justice Center, Bend.
(Every Tuesday)
7-8:30am BNI, All About Business, Business Professionals looking to grow their business, Big Sky Conference Center, Redmond, Kyle Gillett, 541-923-0444.
(Every Tuesday)
12:45pm La Pine Senior Activity Center Bingo at La Pine Senior Activity Center. lapineseniorcenter.org.
(Every Tuesday)
5pm B.R.E.W Weekly Meeting at the Doubletree, Downtown Bend.
(Every Tuesday)
5:30-7:30pm SCORE Central Oregon Free Business Consultation at the Bend Downtown Library Meyer Classroom. No appointment necessary, check in at the library desk on the second floor. www.scorecentraloregon.org.
(Every Second Tuesday)
10-11am Bend Chamber Member Success Briefing, Bend Chamber, Bend. RSVPs required, Shelley Junker, shelley@bendchamber.org or 541-382-3221.
(Every Second Tuesday)
3-4:30pm Tech Connect Meet Up at Bend WorkSource. Free, to register search for Tech Connect at www.eventbrite.com.
(Every Second and Fourth Tuesday)
6pm Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors Meeting at the Education Center, Room 314, Bend. www.bend.k12.or.us.
(Every Second Tuesday)
6:15pm Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays Central Oregon Chapter Monthly Meeting at Nativity Lutheran Church, Bend. www.pflagcentralor.4t.com.
(Every Third Tuesday)
9am La Pine Senior Center Board Meeting. Jamie Donahue, 541-536-6237, lapineseniorcenter.org.
(Every Third Tuesday)
10am Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District Monthly Executive Board Meetings at 1300 NW Wall St., Second Floor in the Deschutes Room.
(Every Third Tuesday)
3pm Cascade Community Based Network at the St. Vinnie’s Social Services Building. Monte Dammarell, 541-604-0210.
(Every Third Tuesday)
6pm City of Bend Landmarks Commission Meeting at City of Bend City Hall Council Chambers. www.bendoregon.gov/government/citizen-committees/landmarks-commission. Heidi Kennedy at hkennedy@bendoregon.gov or 541-617-4524. – Canceled until further notice.
(Every Third Tuesday of Odd Numbered Months)
1:30-3:30pm Cascades East Transit (CET) Regional Public Transit Advisory Committee Public Meeting at the CET Redmond maintenance facility conference room. Karen Friend, 541-548-9543, kfriend@coic.org.
(Every Fourth Tuesday)
3-4:30pm Stroke Awareness Oregon Stroke Support Group at St. Charles Bend Conference Rooms. Information at 541-323-5641.
(Last Tuesday of Month)
8am Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Facilitation Sub-Committee Meeting, Awbrey Butte Conference Room at City Hall, Bend. Open to Public. 541-693-2175.
(Last Tuesday of Month)
9am Bend Economic Development Advisory Board City Economic Development Resources Sub-Committee Meeting, Awbrey Butte Conference Room at City Hall, Bend. Open to the public. 541-693-2175.
(Every First Wednesday)
1-2:30pm Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon Redmond Support Group for those affected by Parkinson’s disease at Presbyterian Church at 529 NW 19th St, Redmond. Free, 541-668-6599, carol@parkinsonsresources.org.
(Every First Wednesday)
6pm La Pine Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting, 7pm Business Meeting, at Finley Butte Community Building, La Pine. Membership: Don Hazeltine at 541-536-6039 or lapinelionsclub@gmail.com.
(Every Second Wednesday)
8am Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Advocacy Sub-Committee Meeting, Awbrey Butte Conference Room at City Hall, Bend. Open to the public. 541-693-2175.
(Every Second Wednesday)
1:30-3pm Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon Bend Care Givers’ Support Group for those caring for people with Parkinson’s disease at Partners in Care 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend. Free, 541-668-6599.
(Every Second Wednesday)
4-6pm Citizens Climate Lobby Bend Chapter Meeting at The Environmental Center, Bend. Helen Seidler, helen@lavaedge.net.
(Every Second and Fourth Wednesday)
6pm City of La Pine Council Meeting at the City Hall Council Chambers. 541-536-1432.
(Every Third Wednesday)
Noon-1:30pm INCO Public Gathering at Trinity Episcopal St. Helen’s Hall, Bend. interfaithnetwork@outlook.com, www.interfaithnetworkco.org.
(Every Third Wednesday)
1pm South County Traffic Advisory Group at the ODOT Conference Room, La Pine. Mike Waggoner, 541-508-0328.
(Every Third Wednesday)
2-3:30pm Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon Bend Support Group for those affected by Parkinson’s disease at Partners in Care 2075 NE Wyatt Ct. Free, 541-668-6599, carol@parkinsonsresources.org.
(Every Third Wednesday)
6pm La Pine Chamber SCOOTER, Inc. at the American Legion. Dale Cunigan, 541-408-4888.
(Every Third Wednesday)
7pm La Pine Lions Club Dinner/Potluck Meeting at Finley Butte Community Building, La Pine. Membership: Don Hazeltine at 541-536-6039 or lapinelionsclub@gmail.com.
(Every Fourth Wednesday)
1-2:30 pm Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon Redmond Care Givers’ Support Group for those caring for people with Parkinson’s disease at LDS Church, 450 Rimrock Dr. Free, Karen: 360-608-1965.
(Every Thursday)
7-8:30am Bend Business Group, Professional Business Networking Meeting at Pine Forest Grange, Bend. Jacob Fain, 541-617-6013. www.bendbusinessgroup.com.
(Every Thursday)
Noon-1pm Kiwanis Club of Bend Lunch Meeting at Bend Golf and Country Club, Bend. 541-617-0003.
(Every Thursday)
4-5:30pm BNI-Wildfire Chapter, Business Professionals Meetings at the Pine Forest Grange in Bend. Hollis Lopez 541-610-9125.
(Every Thursday)
6:30-7:30pm Oregon Communicators Toastmasters. We are in transition, please call for physical location. Mary Chisholm, VP Public Relations 541-408-7610.
(Every First Thursday)
11am-1pm League of Women Voters of Deschutes County First Thursday Luncheon at Black Bear Diner, Bend. Geri Hauser, gerim@bendcable.com, 541-382-2660, www.lwvdeschutes.org.
(Every First Thursday)
6pm Central Oregon Disability Support Network Paul’s Club, Dads and Male Caregivers Monthly Meeting at Abby’s Pizza, Bend. 541-548-8559, www.codsn.org.
(Every First and Third Thursday)
11:30am-1pm HeartFire Consulting Career Brownbag Seminars at HeartFire Consulting, Bend. $35, register by previous Sunday at www.heartfireconsulting.com.
(Every Second Thursday)
5:30-7pm Redmond Municipal Airport-Roberts Field Airport Commission Meeting in the Event Conference Room inside the terminal, Redmond. 541-504-3499, www.flyrdm.com.
(Every Second Thursday)
6-7:30pm A Family For Every Child Hosts Adoption Information Session Open House at the Downtown Library Meyer Classroom, Bend. RSVP at map.afamilyforeverychild.org/InquiryForm3.
(Every Third Thursday)
7-9pm Oregon League of Conservation Voters Pints and Politics at Broken Top Bottle Shop, Bend.
(Every Fourth Thursday)
Community Dinner at Bethlehem Inn, Bend. Sign up at signup.com/group/12177350680109 or lesliekoc@gmail.com.
(Every Fourth Thursday)
8-10am Golf Committee Meeting at Juniper Golf Course, Annie McVay, 541-504-2003.
(Every Fourth Thursday)
2-4pm Stroke Awareness Oregon and OSU-Cascades Caregiver Support Group at Plus Property Management Education Room, Bend. Information at 541-323-5641.
(Last Thursday of Month)
1pm Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Marketing Sub-Committee Meeting, Awbrey Butte Conference Room at City Hall, Bend. Open to the public. 541-693-2175.
(Every Second Friday)
9:30am Deschutes Citizens Action Group at the La Pine American Legion Hall. Ellen Currie, 541-536-7891.
(Every Third Saturday)
6-8pm VegNet Bend Community Potluck at The Environmental Center, Bend. www.facebook.com/groups/vegnetbend, www.meetup.com/VegNet-Bend.