City of Bend

Southern Crossing General Membership Meeting
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Southern Crossing Neighborhood District Annual General Membership Meeting
Date: October 14
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room, 901 SW Simpson Ave, Bend, OR 97702
Details & RSVP at: https://bendscna.org/generalmeeting
Contact: hello@bendscna.org

CANCELLED: Planning Commission
2025-10-13 17:30 - 23:59 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
The 10/13/25 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Please visit the Planning Commission website for upcoming meetings.

Environment and Climate Committee
2025-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States

City Council Work Session & Budget Committee Meeting
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States

Awbrey Butte Neighborhood General Membership Meeting
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Riverhouse Lodge/Currents: Deschutes South Room, 3075 N Hwy 97, Bend, 97703, United States
Captain Brian Beekman from Bend PD, and David Abbas, director of the Transportation and Mobility Department, will address traffic congestion and safety.
City of Bend COO, Russ Grayson, and director of Risk & Emergency Management Carrie Karl will address the status of evacuation planning as well as wildfire mitigation and safety efforts as included in Council Goals for FY26-27.
The meeting is open to all ABNA Members.

The Bend Neighborhood Districts (commonly known as Neighborhood Associations) are recognized in Bend Code Chapter 1.70 Neighborhood Associations. Neighborhood Districts maintain and improve the quality of life in Bend, increase community member participation in local decision making, and form an effective partnership between the City and neighborhood residents. There are 13 Neighborhood Districts that are recognized by the Bend City Council. Learn more at bendoregon.gov/neighborhoods.

BMPO Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Boardroom (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
This is a hybrid meeting. The agenda and Zoom link will be available on the BMPO Technical Advisory Committee website prior to the meeting date.
To get email notification for these meetings, submit a subscription request for Bend MPO Technical Advisory Committee event notifications through the Subscribe page.
Questions? Contact the BMPO staff.

Accessible Meeting InformationThis meeting location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Kelli Kennedy no later than 24 hours in advance at kkennedy@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2122; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing at least 3 days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.
Información sobre accesibilidad en reunionesHay accesibilidad disponible en esta reunión. Si se solicita con antelación, se puede disponer de servicio de intérprete de lengua de señas, dispositivos de ayuda auditiva, materiales en formatos alternativos como Braille, letra grande, formatos electrónicos o cualquier otro tipo de adaptación. Comuníquese con Kelli Kennedy a más tardar con 24 horas de antelación al kkennedy@bendoregon.gov o llame al 541-693-2122; los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Si avisa al menos 3 días antes, se asegurará la disponibilidad.

Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB)
2025-10-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) will conduct a hybrid meeting through Zoom and in person in the Council Chambers at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Monday, October 6,2025, from noon to 2:00 pm.
Regular Attendees-Zoom Link
To Attend by Phone:

Call-in Phone Number: 1-888-788-0099
Webinar ID: 836 8364 7728#
Passcode: [REDACTED]

YouTube Link: Livestream link will be posted closer to the meeting date
Agenda will be posted closer to the meeting date
Technical Difficulties Connecting to this Meeting: Call 541-410-9341.

Bend Fire & Rescue Open House
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Bend Fire North Station (305), 63377 Jamison St, Bend, 97703, United States
Bend Fire & Rescue invites the community to our North Station (63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend) on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we kick-off National Fire Prevention Week with our annual open house!
This year’s open house will feature a number of community partners sharing safety information, hands-on training opportunities and live safety demonstrations for all to enjoy.
Learn more about this event by clicking here!

Housing Options Made for Everyone Committee Meeting
2025-10-02 13:30 - 16:30 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
For more information on the Home Options Made for Everyone Committee, check out the HOME website
MEETING NOTICE
The Home Options Made for Everyone (HOME) Committee will conduct a meeting virtually through Zoom and in person in Council Chambers at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
For Committee Members and City Staff:
You will receive a Zoom email confirmation with a personal link/information to connect via computer or phone.
Regular Attendees-Zoom Link:

Housing Options Made for Everyone Zoom Link
Webinar ID: 890 7694 6929
Passcode: [REDACTED]

To Attend by Phone:

Toll Free Call-in Number: 1-888-788-0099
Call-in Phone Number: +1-669-444-9171
Webinar ID: 890 7694 6929
Passcode: [REDACTED]

YouTube: Livestream the October 2nd HOME Committee Meeting here
Technical Difficulties Connecting to this Meeting: Call 541-410-9341.
Accessible Meeting Information
This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Misty Driggers no later than 24 hours in advance at ckerr@bendoregon.gov or call 541-388-5505; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing at least 3 days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.

Stop the Bleed Training
2025-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Fire Training Center, 63377 NE Jamison St., Bend, 97701, United States
This is a free one-hour class designed to teach our community what to do to stop severe uncontrolled bleeding. This class will teach why severe uncontrolled bleeding is dangerous, how to recognize it, and more importantly how to control the bleeding quickly and effectively.
Stop the Bleed class is offered the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Be sure to register as the class is limited to 20 participants.
Use the form below to register or call 541-322-6300.
Groups, workplaces and schools can schedule individual classes. Please call 541-322-6300 or email bfrcommunitytraining@bendoregon.gov to schedule.

City Council Business Meeting
2025-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States

Community CPR Training
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Fire Training Center, 63377 NE Jamison St., Bend, 97701, United States
Our hands on CPR course is a free, non-certified course that teaches our community hands on CPR life saving techniques. This class is for workplaces, schools and anybody in our community who wants to learn this critical lifesaving skill. The class will cover what to anticipate from 911 dispatch during the emergency, how to properly and effectively perform CPR, and what to expect when first responders arrive to help.
Learn to be a lifesaver!
Hand only CPR class is offered the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Be sure to register as the class is limited to 20 participants.
Please register using the form below or call 541-322-6300
This is not a certification class. Certifications in CPR can be obtained through the American Red Cross.
Groups, workplaces and schools can schedule individual classes. Please call 541-322-6300 or email bfrcommunitytraining@bendoregon.gov to schedule.

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2025-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Bend Fire Administration, 1212 SW Simpson Ave, Bend, 97702, United States
Meeting Agenda
Civil Service CommissionOctober 1, 2025 at 11 a.m.Hybrid
The public is invited to watch online or in person:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75645426753?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 756 4542 6753Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Meeting Agenda:

Call to order
Roll Call
Old Business

Review Meeting Minutes – August 22, 2025

New Business

Discussion of the Firefighter/Paramedic testing process
Certification of the Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list

Good of the Order
Adjourn

Accessible Meeting Information
This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formatsand CD Formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Makayla Oliver no later than September 30, 2025 at moliver@bendoregon.gov or541-323-8571; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing, at least, 3 days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.

CANCELED: Alt-Date: Human Rights and Equity Commission Hybrid Meeting
2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
Notice of Public Hybrid Meeting Alt-Date Canceled:
The September 30, 2025, Human Rights and Equity Commission (HREC) meeting is canceled and will reconvene the 30th of October. We look forward to meeting with you.
Language Assistance Services & Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email equity@bendoregon.gov. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1.
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto con Gestor del proyecto o creador del documento en correo electrónico equity@bendoregon.gov. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1.

Public Contracts Subcommittee
2025-09-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Awbrey Butte (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States

TBOC/CAAB Joint Meeting
2025-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
For more information on the Core Area Advisory Board, check out the CAAB website
For more information on the Transportation Bond Oversight Committee, visit the TBOC website

HYBRID MEETING NOTICE

The Core Area Advisory Board (CAAB) and the Transportation Bond Oversight Committee (TBOC) will conduct a joint subcommittee meeting virtually through Zoom and in person in Council Chambers at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Wednesday, September 29, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Use the link below to join via Zoom:
https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/j/85394942754?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or Telephone:+1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free)Webinar ID: 853 9494 2754
Passcode: [REDACTED]

PUBLIC COMMENT (In-person or virtual)

Virtual option: please join the meeting on Zoom with your first and last name and your email address. During the scheduled public comment period, click on the “Raise Hand” option and you will be called. Please state your first and last name as you begin your comment.
In-person option: please add your name to the sign-in sheet available at the meeting location. When invited to the podium, please state your name prior to presenting.
Accessible Meeting Information
This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Garrett Sabourin no later than September 26 at gsabourin@bendoregon.gov or 541- 541-323-8591. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing, at least, 2 business days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.

Joint Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and City of Bend City Council Meeting
2025-09-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Deschutes Services Building, Allen Room, Second Floor, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, 97702, United States
4:00 PM, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025Barnes Sawyer Rooms – Deschutes Services Building – 1300 NW Wall Street – Bend(541) 388-6570 | www.deschutes.org
AGENDA
MEETING FORMAT: In accordance with Oregon state law, this meeting is open to the publicand can be accessed and attended in person or remotely, with the exception of any executivesession.
Members of the public may view the meeting in real time via YouTube using this link:http://bit.ly/3mmlnzy.
This meeting may be accessed via Zoom using a phone or computer.

To join the meeting via Zoom from a computer, use this link: http://bit.ly/3h3oqdD.
To join by phone, call 253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID # 899 4635 9970 followed by the passcode [REDACTED].

Application Review Subgroup Meeting
2025-09-29 15:00 - 16:59 | Growth Management conference room, 709 NW Wall Street, Bend, 97703, United States
This meeting will be held in the Growth Managment conference room and via Zoom. Meeting time is 3:00 – 5:00pm
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/j/87378136630?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode:[REDACTED]
To watch live or later via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvlsehQsXp8

City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee Hybrid Meeting
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
Notice of Public Hybrid Meeting:
The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (COBAAC) will conduct its hybrid meetings through Zoom and in person at City Hall, in Council Chambers, 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR; on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Virtual attendees must preregister to receive a personalized link to join this meeting or watch the livestream at 1:00 PM.
To Attend by Computer, Pre-Register: You will receive an email confirmation with a personal link with information to connect via computer or phone.

Dial Toll-Free: 1-888-788-0099
Webinar ID: 864 3003 0705
Passcode, if prompted: 262222 (COBAAC)

Watch the COBAAC September 25, 2025, regular hybrid meeting, live at 1:00 p.m.
Technical Difficulties Connecting to this meeting: Call 541-410-9341
Written Public Comment and Zoom Attendee Users:
Public comments are limited to two minutes per person for four minutes. Please submit written comments 24 hours before the meetings, or you can submit additional input about this meeting to the Accessibility and Equity Program at accessibility@bendoregon.gov.
For additional information: Please call the Accessibility and Equity Manager // COBAAC Staff Liaison, Cassandra Kehoe, She/Her/Ella at 541-693-2198 or email ckehoe@bendoregon.gov.
Language Assistance Services & Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities:
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please contact the Accessibility Department at accessiblity@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Contacting us with your accommodation 24 to 72 hours in advance will help the City of Bend procure your request.
Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad:
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto con Gestor del proyecto o creador del documento en correo electrónico equity@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-323- 8563. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1.

City Council Work Session
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States

Planning Commission
2025-09-22 17:30 - 23:59 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
The meeting convenes at 5:30PM on a hybrid, in-person and virtual Zoom platform.
Join the meeting using the following options:
In-person location: City Hall, Council Chambers, 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703
Register via Zoom Online Meeting Link:  https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H_j1AT_iQ_K2ZpMcVVcd8w
You can also copy and paste the Zoom link into your browser.
Call in Phone Number:1- 888-788-0099
Webinar ID: 827 7626 6772
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The public is invited to watch on-line at: https://youtube.com/live/A7T5fiWat78?feature=share
Please click to view the meeting agenda: Planning Commission Agenda 9.22.25

Threads of Belonging: A Musical Tapestry / Hilos de pertenencia: un tapiz musical
2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Café des Chutes, 50 SE Scott St, Bend, 97702, United States
A collaborative performance with Inna Kovtun and Skott Kalama (Blue Flamez) – aceremonial fusion of Ukrainian folk tradition and indigenous hip-hop. Together they bring rhythm, memory, and cultural dialogue to life. Ukrainian food will be shared as a gesture of nourishment and welcome.
Una actuación colaborativa con Inna Kovtun y Skott Kalama (Blue Flamez): una fusión ceremonial de la tradición folclórica ucraniana y el hip-hop indígena. Juntos dan vida al ritmo, la memoria y el diálogo cultural. Se compartirá comida ucraniana como gesto de bienvenida y para alimentar a los asistentes.

Designing Matrilineal Systems / Diseño de sistemas matrilineales
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend, 97701, United States
Join us for a powerful community conversation exploring how matrilineal systems can inspire more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming spaces for all.
Matrilineal systems are social structures where lineage, inheritance, and leadership are traced through the mother’s line. In these communities, women often hold key roles in decision-making, resource distribution, and cultural continuity. Matrilineal frameworks prioritize care, collaboration, and collective well-being, values that can transform how we build belonging in organizations and communities.
At a time when many organizations are rethinking inclusion, matrilineal wisdom offers a powerful blueprint for centering care, disrupting exclusion, and fostering true belonging.
Únase a nosotros en una interesante conversación comunitaria en la que exploraremos cómo los sistemas matrilineales pueden inspirar espacios más inclusivos, equitativos y acogedores para todos.
Los sistemas matrilineales son estructuras sociales en las que el linaje, la herencia y el liderazgo se transmiten a través de la línea materna. En estas comunidades, las mujeres suelen desempeñar papeles clave en la toma de decisiones, la distribución de recursos y la continuidad cultural. Los marcos matrilineales dan prioridad al cuidado, la colaboración y el bienestar colectivo, valores que pueden transformar la forma en que construimos el sentido de pertenencia en las organizaciones y comunidades.
En un momento en el que muchas organizaciones están replanteándose la inclusión, la sabiduría matrilineal ofrece un poderoso modelo para centrar el cuidado, acabar con la exclusión y fomentar un verdadero sentido de pertenencia.

Organizations
APIC, Embrace Bend, Gender Hive

3ra Feria Anual de la Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellness Fair)
2025-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St, Bend, 97702, United States
Each year the Health and Wellness Fair has grown, from serving over 150 community members in 2023, to over 25 organizations serving over 200 attendees in 2024 – many of whom were able to access emergency dental care, sign up for WIC, and engage other critical services for improving health outcomes in Deschutes County. This year, we aim to improve turnout and boost the health and wellness of our community members who are most affected by health disparities and inequities even more by offering:– blood pressure checks– basic pediatric checks and appointment registration– glucose checks – STI/HIV testing and vaccination– dental services – free nutritious food– WIC registration and appointments – group Zumba classes facilitated in Spanish– fun health-education activities for children and families The Fair is one of many events during the City of Bend’s Welcoming Week, a national campaign and celebration to bring together immigrants, refugees, and U.S.-born residents. The Fair will be equipped with Spanish-speaking Community Health Workers working as health navigators to guide community members to services of interest, as well as medical interpreters who can help ensure services and information are accessible. We are also taking safety and security into consideration and will share more details as we approach the event date.
Cada año, la Feria de Salud y Bienestar ha crecido, pasando de servir a 150 miembros de la comunidad en 2023 a más de 25 organizaciones y 200 participantes en 2024, muchos de los cuales pudieron acceder a atención dental de urgencia, inscribirse en el programa WIC y participar en otros servicios esenciales para mejorar los resultados de salud en el condado de Deschutes. Este año, nuestro objetivo es mejorar la participación y potenciar aún más la salud y el bienestar de los miembros de nuestra comunidad más afectados por las desigualdades y disparidades sanitarias, ofreciendo:– controles de la presión arterial– revisiones pediátricas básicas y registro de citas– controles de glucosa– pruebas de ITS/VIH y vacunación– servicios dentales– alimentos nutritivos gratuitos– Registro y citas para el WIC.– Clases grupales de Zumba en español.– Actividades divertidas de educación sanitaria para niños y familias.
La feria es uno de los muchos eventos que se celebran durante la Semana de Bienvenida de la ciudad de Bend, una campaña y celebración nacional para reunir a inmigrantes, refugiados y residentes nacidos en Estados Unidos. La feria contará con trabajadores sanitarios comunitarios de habla hispana que actuarán como guías sanitarios para orientar a los miembros de la comunidad hacia los servicios de su interés, así como con intérpretes médicos que ayudarán a garantizar la accesibilidad de los servicios y la información. También estamos teniendo en cuenta la seguridad y compartiremos más detalles a medida que se acerque la fecha del evento.

Organizations
First Interstate Bank, Pacific Source, Central Oregon health Council, St. Charles, Central Oregon Independent Practitioners Association, Central Oregon Quality Health Alliance, City of Bend

Cecilia Zabala - Song Cooking (workshop)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 23:59 | Encore at the Tower on Brooks Alley, 834 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97703, United States
Taller de composición y guitarra, donde compartimos el uso de diferentes parámetros musicales en la creación de canciones. Consta de una primera parte de exposición y escucha, y una segunda parte más práctica, donde los asistentes podrán componer según consignas establecidas.
La Sala Encore se encuentra en el callejón detras del Tower en el numero 834 de calle.~~~Song Cooking WorkshopSaturday, September 20 at 10:00 AM
Songwriting and guitar workshop, where we share the use of different musical parameters in the creation of songs. It consists of a first part of exposure and listening and a second part more practical, where attendees will be able to compose according to established slogans.
The Encore is located behind the Tower in Brooks Alley, 834 Brooks St.
Register for the event here.

Organizations
Tower Theater, Benditas, Deschutes Public Library

Cecilia Zabala En Vivo - in Concert
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:59 | Tower Theater, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend, 97701, United States
Cecilia Zabala es guitarrista, compositora, cantante y cantautora. Combina la interpretación y creación musical, con la guitarra y la voz, mezclando sensibilidad, expresión, técnica e intuición. En su música se cruzan estilos tan diferentes como el folklore argentino, el lenguaje contemporáneo, el jazz, el tango y la música brasileña
Fue ganadora del Primer Premio Nacional de las Artes 2018 que otorga el Ministerio de Cultura de Argentina en la categoría «Jazz y Melódica»
Luego de veinticinco años de carrera, ha lanzado once álbumes independientes, un sencillo y un EP, publicados en Argentina, Alemania y Estados Unidos.
Lleva más de quince años realizando giras internacionales, dictando Clases Magistrales y presentando su trabajo en Festivales, Salas de Conciertos y Mercados de Arte de Europa, Norteamérica y Latinoamérica.
Cecilia is guitarist, composer, singer and singer-songwriter. She combines the interpretation and creation of music, with guitar and voice, throughout her entire career, mixing sensitivity, expression, technique and intuition. In her music, styles as different as Argentine folklore, contemporary language, jazz, tango, and Brazilian music intersect.
She was the winner of the First National Prize for the Arts 2018 awarded by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina in the “Jazz and Melodic” category.
After twenty five years of career, she has released eleven independent albums, one single and one EP published in Argentina Germany and the United States.
She has been touring internationally for more than fifteen years, teaching Master Classes and presenting her work at Festivals, Concert Halls and Art Markets in Europe, North America and Latin America.
Register for the event here.

Organizations
Tower Theater, Benditas, Deschutes Public Library

BMPO Policy Board Meeting
2025-09-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
This is a hybrid meeting. The agenda and Zoom link will be available on the BMPO Policy Board website prior to the meeting date.
To get email notification for these meetings, submit a subscription request for Bend MPO Policy Board event notifications through the Subscribe page.
Questions? Contact the BMPO staff.

Accessible Meeting InformationThis meeting location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate formats such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Kelli Kennedy no later than 24 hours in advance at kkennedy@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2122; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing at least 3 days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.
Información sobre accesibilidad en reunionesHay accesibilidad disponible en esta reunión. Si se solicita con antelación, se puede disponer de servicio de intérprete de lengua de señas, dispositivos de ayuda auditiva, materiales en formatos alternativos como Braille, letra grande, formatos electrónicos o cualquier otro tipo de adaptación. Comuníquese con Kelli Kennedy a más tardar con 24 horas de antelación al kkennedy@bendoregon.gov o llame al 541-693-2122; los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Si avisa al menos 3 días antes, se asegurará la disponibilidad.

Cecilia Zabala - Lecture on Argentine Music
2025-09-18 18:00 - 23:59 | Encore at the Tower on Brooks Alley, 834 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97703, United States
Simulando un viaje por los diferentes lugares y formas de la música folclórica argentina, esta conferencia pretende ofrecer una visión general de las producciones musicales del país y de Sudamérica, encontrando puntos en común y características peculiares dentro de su contexto geográfico. Está especialmente diseñado para músicos, guitarristas e investigadores musicales. Se mostrarán diferentes estilos de la Música Folclórica argentina y la gran influencia de la guitarra española en su desarrollo.
La sala Encore se ubica en el callejón detrás del Tower, en el número 834 de la calle Brooks.
Simulating a trip through the different places and forms of Argentine folk music, this lecture aims to provide an overview of the musical productions in the country and South America, finding commonalities and peculiar characteristics within its geographical context. It is especially designed for musicians, guitarists, and music researchers. Different styles of Argentine folk Music and the big influence of the Spanish guitar in its development will be shown.
The Encore is located behind the Tower in Brooks Alley, 834 Brooks St.
Register for the event here.

Organizations
Tower Theater, Benditas, Deschutes Public Library

Your invisible Neighbor
2025-09-18 17:00 - 23:59 | Encore at the Tower on Brooks Alley, 834 NW Brooks St, Bend, 97703, United States
Your Invisible Neighbor is a love letter to the people of Bend — especially those whose stories have gone unheard. Hosted by Bola Films and Community Based Consulting, this multi-phase community project invites neighbors to step out of the shadows and into the light, transforming isolation into belonging.
It begins with a citywide letter-writing campaign where every resident is invited to share their truth — a memory, a hope, a moment of kindness, or a time they felt unseen. These letters, whether submitted online or mailed in, will become part of a living archive of our city’s heart.
On September 18, 2025, the community will gather at Spiceland in Bend for an evening that celebrates these voices and invites us to see each other more fully. The night will include:
– Live Music to open the evening and set a warm, welcoming tone.– The premiere of a short documentary by Bola Films, capturing the lives of everyday community-builders whose quiet efforts keep Bend connected.– A panel discussion with those featured in the film, sharing how connection is created in unseen ways.– Letter readings by local artists, poets, and storytellers, bringing powerful words to life.-An interactive letter exhibit, where guests can read community letters and write response letters in the moment.-Delicious Indian food available for purchase, creating space for shared meals and conversation.
The story doesn’t end when the night is over. For an entire month after the event, the Your Invisible Neighbor exhibit will remain open in a public space, featuring thematic letter displays, the documentary on loop, and new contributions from visitors. The conversation will continue to grow, one letter — and one connection — at a time.
This project is for anyone who has ever felt invisible, and for everyone ready to see their neighbors with new eyes. It’s an invitation to listen deeply, speak honestly, and weave a stronger Bend together.
Tu vecino invisible es una carta de amor a los habitantes de Bend, especialmente a aquellos cuyas historias no han sido escuchadas. Organizado por Bola Films y Community Based Consulting, este proyecto comunitario en varias fases invita a los vecinos a salir de las sombras y entrar en la luz, transformando el aislamiento en pertenencia.
Comienza con una campaña de envío de cartas en toda la ciudad, en la que se invita a todos los residentes a compartir su verdad: un recuerdo, una esperanza, un momento de bondad o una ocasión en la que se sintieron invisibles. Estas cartas, ya sean enviadas por Internet o por correo postal, pasarán a formar parte de un archivo vivo del corazón de nuestra ciudad.
El 18 de septiembre de 2025, la comunidad se reunirá en Spiceland, en Bend, para celebrar estas voces y invitarnos a vernos unos a otros de forma más completa. La noche incluirá:
– Música en directo para abrir la velada y crear un ambiente cálido y acogedor.– El estreno de un cortometraje documental de Bola Films, que captura la vida de los constructores de la comunidad cotidiana, cuyos silenciosos esfuerzos mantienen a Bend conectada.– Una mesa redonda con los protagonistas de la película, en la que compartirán cómo se crean las conexiones de formas invisibles.– Lectura de cartas por parte de artistas, poetas y narradores locales, que darán vida a palabras poderosas.– Una exposición interactiva de cartas, en la que los invitados podrán leer cartas de la comunidad y escribir cartas de respuesta en el momento.– Deliciosa comida india disponible para comprar, creando un espacio para compartir comidas y conversar.
La historia no termina cuando acaba la noche. Durante todo un mes después del evento, la exposición « Tu vecino invisible » permanecerá abierta en un espacio público, con exposiciones temáticas de cartas, el documental en bucle y nuevas contribuciones de los visitantes. La conversación seguirá creciendo, una carta y una conexión a la vez.
Este proyecto está dirigido a cualquiera que se haya sentido invisible alguna vez y a todos aquellos que estén dispuestos a ver a sus vecinos con nuevos ojos. Es una invitación a escuchar con atención, hablar con sinceridad y tejer juntos un Bend más fuerte.

Organizations
Bola Fims and Community Based Consulting

Core Area Advisory Board Hybrid Meeting - Sept. 2025
2025-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Council Chambers (City Hall), 710 NW Wall St, Bend, 97703, United States
For more information on the Core Area Advisory Board, check out the CAAB website
MEETING NOTICE
The Core Area Advisory Board (CAAB) will conduct a meeting virtually through Zoom and in person in Council Chambers at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Thursday, Sept 18, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For Committee Members and City Staff:
You will receive a Zoom email confirmation with a personal link/information to connect via computer or phone.
Regular Attendees-Zoom Link: https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/j/85719841764?pwd=[REDACTED]
To Attend by Phone:

Call-in Phone Number: 1-253-205-0468
Webinar ID: 857 1984 1764
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Technical Difficulties Connecting to this Meeting: Call 541-410-9341.
Accessible Meeting Information
This meeting/event location is accessible. Sign language interpreter service, assistive listening devices, materials in alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, or any other accommodations are available upon advance request. Please contact Misty Driggers no later than 24 hours in advance at mdriggers@bendoregon.gov or call 541-388-5505; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. Providing at least 3 days’ notice prior to the event will help ensure availability.
