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Please join us for the first-ever Central Oregon Safe Travel Summit. This virtual Summit will address one of Central Oregon’s most pressing problems – transportation safety.In 2020, despite a deep reduction in highway travel in Central Oregon, serious crashes increased sharply. 31 people lost their lives in Deschutes County alone—the most in 10 years. Bend […]
The meeting convenes at 6:00 p.m. on a virtual Zoom meeting platform, due to COVID-19 precautions.Join the meeting using the following options:Zoom Online Meeting Link: https://bendoregon-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fd34f6ykTjCtxmxo-FTQ1QCall-in Phone Number: 1-888-788-0099 Webinar ID: 863 6536 7597 Passcode: 150314YouTube Livestream Link: https://youtu.be/6Z02trB4T7oPlease click here to visit the Landmarks Commission page and view the meeting agenda.
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is managed by a five-member Policy Board comprised of representatives from Bend City Council, Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and Oregon Department of Transportation. All members have been appointed by their respective agencies. The agreement establishing the MPO regulates the business procedures of the Policy Board and all decisions […]
Peace Service: Peace Begins with UsSaturday, September 18, 6 – 7 p.m.Host: Interfaith Network of Central OregonLocation: Zoom Online GatheringThe Interfaith Network of Central Oregon will be hosting a free Peace Service on Saturday, September 18th at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Representatives of diverse religious, spiritual and cultural backgrounds and communities will offer prayers, statements and/or songs […]
How to Welcome All Kinds of Neighbors: A Webinar on Fair Housing RightsThursday, September 16, 5 – 7 p.m. Host: Fair Housing Council of OregonLocation: Zoom Online GatheringA part of making everyone feel at home in Bend is ensuring fair access to housing. This webinar will help attendees better understand fair housing rights and feel empowered as […]
Community Connect: Our Patients Help Us Build Our Cultural IntelligenceThursday, September 16, 1 – 2 p.m.Host: St. Charles IDEA CouncilLocation: Zoom Online GatheringSt. Charles is committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity and acceptance throughout its health system and the communities served. Earlier this year, we partnered with some of our patients to learn from them. Hear […]
Mesoamerican Peoples in Oregon and Their LanguagesTuesday, September 14, 6 – 8 p.m.Host: Deschutes Public LibraryLocation: Zoom Online GatheringHear about Mesoamerican linguistic diversity and history of Mesoamerican communities in Oregon with Gabriela Pérez Báez, Associate Professor, University of Oregon Linguistics and Lynn Stephen, Professor, University of Oregon Anthropology.Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_twFYX55tQP-dirS_PHHibw Recording available by Thursday, Sept. […]
Why We Need Full Immigrant Inclusion NOWMonday, September 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Host: Latino Community AssociationLocation: Zoom Online GatheringEleven million people live and work in the U.S. on shaky legal ground, only one traffic stop away from possible deportation. Some members of Congress have introduced bills that would legalize their status, yet political gridlock continues to impede […]
Investing in Belonging: Aligning Businesses for Bend’s GrowthMonday, September 13, 5 – 7:30 p.m.Host: Embrace BendLocation: Zoom Online GatheringThe most ideal state of inclusion happens when people feel like they are an insider, that they experience a feeling of belonging within their environment. They are very much themselves and their uniqueness is highly valued. Communities that strive […]
Advocacy Day in BendSunday, September 12, 3 – 5 p.m. Host: Interfaith Movement for Immigrant JusticeLocation: Zoom Online GatheringCome and virtually meet our representatives in the City of Bend, learn about initiatives in progress, and advocate for your community during our virtual forum. Spanish interpreters will help residents whose voices are not usually heard to communicate with City […]
Sacred Community OrganizingSunday, September 12, 2 – 3 p.m.Host: Interfaith Movement for Immigrant JusticeLocation: Zoom Online GatheringThis community gathering for the immigrant, asylum seeking and Latinx community is organize to create meaningful connection with the goal of using our collective voice for civic engagement and advocacy.TO REGISTER CALL (503) 550-3510.View more Welcoming Week Events at bendoregon.gov/welcomingweek.Organización de comunidad sagradaDomingo 12 de Septiembre, 2 […]