BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250603T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:BEND 101: Connecting Through the Outdoors—June 3 DESCRIPTION:Exploring Recreation\, History\, and Community in Central OregonSpend an evening with us at Bend 101 a welcoming gathering designed for new neighbors and long-time locals alike who want to deepen their connection to this special place we call home.In addition to our regular programming\, this edition of Bend 101 adds a focus on outdoor recreation and how it shapes our region\, our culture\, and our future. Through a moderated panel conversation with local leaders Zavier Borja\, Visit Bend\, Jeff Kitchens\, Public Lands Management Expert and Avid Recreationist\, and Rika Ayotte\, Deschutes Land Trust\, we'll explore public lands access\, permitting\, conservation\, and how we can all be stewards of the landscapes we love.Meet and connect with local organizations like Oregon Adaptive Sports\, Bend Park and Recreation District\, Deschutes Trails Coalition\, DarkSky Oregon\, and more each committed to sustainability\, inclusivity\, and preserving the natural wonder of Central Oregon for generations to come.The evening will also offer insights into Bend's past\, how we've grown\, and how we can work together to keep our community thriving.Enjoy bites\, beverages\, and time to connect at Open Space Event Studios because Bend 101 is all about learning\, belonging\, and building community together.Thanks to our sponsors The Ladd Group with Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Real Estate\, OSU-Cascades\, Providence Health Plan\, City of Bend\, First American Title\, and Deschutes Brewery!GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE: \n\nPictured Left to Right:Damon Runberg\, State Economist\, Business OregonKelly Cannon-Miller\, Executive Director\, Deschutes Historical MuseumBrian Ladd\, Principal Broker\, Cascade Hasson\, Owner of Ladd GroupZavier Borja\, Destination Stewardship Director\, Visit BendRika Ayotte\, Exective Director\, Deschutes Land TrustJeff Kitchens\, Public Lands Management Expert and Avid Recreationist\nSCHEDULE:5:30 pm Check In & Networking6:00 pm Programming begins7:30 pm Networking$15 for Everyone \n\nOnline registration closes at 12pm on June 3.\n\nYou may cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 48 hours before the date and time of the event. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will not receive a refund. When you register for an event\, you agree to these terms.\nClick here to learn more about Bend 101! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Exploring Recreation\, History\, and Community in Central Oregon

Spend an evening with us at Bend 101&mdash\;a welcoming gathering designed for new neighbors and long-time locals alike who want to deepen their connection to this special place we call home.

In addition to our regular programming\, this edition of Bend 101 adds a focus on outdoor recreation and how it shapes our region\, our culture\, and our future. Through a moderated panel conversation with local leaders Zavier Borja\, Visit Bend\, Jeff Kitchens\, Public Lands Management Expert and Avid Recreationist\, and Rika Ayotte\, Deschutes Land Trust\, we&rsquo\;ll explore public lands access\, permitting\, conservation\, and how we can all be stewards of the landscapes we love.

Meet and connect with local organizations like Oregon Adaptive Sports\, Bend Park and Recreation District\, Deschutes Trails Coalition\, DarkSky Oregon\, and more&mdash\;each committed to sustainability\, inclusivity\, and preserving the natural wonder of Central Oregon for generations to come.

The evening will also offer insights into Bend&rsquo\;s past\, how we&rsquo\;ve grown\, and how we can work together to keep our community thriving.

Enjoy bites\, beverages\, and time to connect at \;Open Space Event Studios&mdash\;because Bend 101 is all about learning\, belonging\, and building community together.

Thanks to our sponsors&mdash\;The Ladd Group with Cascade Hasson Sotheby&rsquo\;s International Real Estate\, OSU-Cascades\, Providence Health Plan\, City of Bend\, First American Title\, and Deschutes Brewery!

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:



Pictured Left to Right:

Damon Runberg\, State Economist\, Business Oregon

Kelly Cannon-Miller\, Executive Director\, Deschutes Historical Museum

Brian Ladd\, Principal Broker\, Cascade Hasson\, Owner of Ladd Group

Zavier Borja\, Destination Stewardship Director\, Visit Bend

Rika Ayotte\, \;Exective Director\, Deschutes Land Trust

Jeff Kitchens\, Public Lands Management Expert and Avid Recreationist


SCHEDULE:

5:30 pm Check In &\; Networking

6:00 pm Programming begins

7:30 pm Networking

$15 for Everyone

Online registration closes at 12pm on June 3.

You may cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 48 hours before the date and time of the event. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will not receive a refund. When you register for an event\, you agree to these terms.


Click here \;to learn more about Bend 101!


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