October 2023 evening with guest Chris Balme
Interconnected Diversity Club
Welcome to the Interconnected Diversity Club! We are a group of {age}-year-olds who share a common interest in {activity}. Our club is dedicated to providing a fun and engaging environment for all members to socialize, learn new skills, and develop lasting friendships. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we invite you to join us and become a part of our club today!
Finding the Magic in Middle School Alignment Event : A Visual Journey
Green Drinks-Action Night in the Garden
Join us for Action Night in the Garden!
16 NW Kansas Avenue, Bend • Tuesday, July 8 • 4:30pm-6:30pm
FREE to attend! In partnership with Sierra Club Oregon, Oregon Wild, Interconnected Diversity, and the Latino Community Associaton, we’re hosting Action Night in our community garden and you’re invited! Join us for a FREE evening of local policy action where you'll learn about several bills and initiatives aimed at making Central Oregon a more sustainable and healthy place to live.
June's Action Night focused on transportation bills, wildlife policy, and working at the city level to evoke change. This month, we will focus on electrification as an energy source, the intersection between immigration and environmental justice, and public land sell offs currently impacting Central Oregon.
Come and go as you please, bring a friend, and enjoy the sunshine with us. We'll be writing letters to Senators, members of Congress, and City Council, with experts on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Change happens at the local level, and we can’t wait to see you!
Upcoming Events
Stay up to date with our upcoming events and activities. From community service projects to social gatherings, there's always something happening in our community.
FREE Webinar
Autism Is Not a Bad Word: Breaking the Spectrum Wide Open
Join NeuroDiverse Inclusive Solutions and Dr. Jami Heyting, ND for a free webinar that challenges outdated stereotypes about autism and explores what support truly looks like across the spectrum.
This session blends clinical expertise with lived experience to reframe concepts like masking, shutdowns, DSM support levels, and “profound autism.” Whether you're autistic, a parent, provider, or ally, you’ll gain practical tools and deeper insight into how autism can be supported—not pathologized.
Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PT
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free
Registration Required: www.ndis-llc.com/june-2025
Questions? Email dandickinson.aso@gmail.com
Bend Pride
Visit our booth at bend pride
Get ready to ignite the summer with Bend Pride’s Summer Pride Kick-Off: Never Going Back on June 7th at Drake Park! This year, we’re celebrating the unstoppable power of progress, resilience, and community. Join us as we honor how far we’ve come, stand firm in our truth, and commit to a future of love, inclusion, and equality. Together, we’re building a world where we’re never going back—only forward.
Kids' Entrepreneur Market
Visit our booth at the kids' entrepreneur market
444 SE 9th Street #150, Bend • Saturday, June 28 • 12pm-3pm
FREE to attend! The market is an entirely kid-run, eco-friendly market, for ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their own products and services, all while considering the protection of our beloved planet. Kids sell a wide variety of hand-crafted items, food, games, and services.
At the market, the kids are in charge of all the selling, handling of payment, and answering questions regarding their products/services to give the kids a valuable opportunity to learn and grow. Come support young, local makers at this family friendly event! www.kidsentrepreneurmarket.com
The Alchemy Of Sound and Stillness
Voiceless: The Immersive Experience
Thursday July 10, 6-7:30pm - Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters, OR
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Saturday July 12, 7-8:30pm - Unity Spiritual Community, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend OR
Experience an immersive journey into the transformative power of sound with Sound Healer Kevin Kraft. This unique event blends a live soundbath concert with an exploration of the science behind sound healing and its impact on the subconscious mind.
Settle into a state of deep relaxation as you're enveloped by the resonant tones of instruments like gongs, crystal bowls, and drums. Kevin will guide you through the principles of sound therapy, revealing how intentional sound can facilitate healing and self-discovery.
Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket, and dress in comfortable layers, as part of the experience involves lying down.
Join us for one or both events in Bend and Sisters. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Suggested Donation Per Person: $20
Latino Community Association: Advocacy Training
Let's protect our community
Tuesday, July 22 • 6:30-8:30PM
Join Latino Community Association for this month’s Advocacy Trainings - ICE Verifier & Human Rights Observer in Madras, OR.
Build knowledge, grow community, and learn how to take action.
Open to all who want to support immigrant justice.
Info & Registration:
541.515.0868
Let’s raise our voices together.
Bend Climate Collective Launch Party
Join the Bend Climate Collective for our official launch party!
Wednesday, July 23 • 6:00-9:00PM • Mountain Burger 2747 NW Crossing, Bend
We’re excited to unveil our new website, brand, mission, and vision, plus showcase a dynamic lineup of local climate innovators in Bend. Stick around after for speed networking and community connections.
The event is generously hosted by Mountain Burger along with our sponsor, Viridian Ecosystems.
Your ticket includes one free drink and access to a specialty curated menu by Mountain Burger. Get tickets here!
This is our first ticketed event, and all contributions will go directly toward supporting Bend Climate’s operating costs so we can continue growing our presence and impact in the climate community.
If you're a student or currently job seeking, we welcome you to join us at no cost.