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May 2022
Monthly Snowshoe Evening Hike w/ Come Out Bend
Come Out and Hike with us! Weather under the stars or under the sun we will be hiking each month around the full moon! Watch closer for more details as each event gets closer! Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/457833882479465
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Monthly Climb Night
Monthly LGBTQIA2S+ Climb Night is Back!!! Now at @thecircuitgym_bend Every 3rd Thursday Everyone gets half off admission!! Event is welcome to all LGBTQIA2S+ community members and all experience levels!!!
Find out more »Oh Yess a monthly night OUT
Join local LGBTQ+ community at Dogwood to giggle and greet, support and cavort. 21+
Find out more »Stage the Change
Pacific Northwest High school students: You are invited to attend this two-day conference! The goal of “Stage the Change” is to inspire, teach, and help attendees employ the performing arts to find their social voice to become responsible global citizens and catalysts for change. Tickets $20 per Participant! -Learn More/Register:towertheatre.org/education/stage-the-change/ A conference empowering high school students from across the Pacific Northwest to use performing arts to find their social voice and catalyst for change. Workshops – Keynotes – Performances –…
Find out more »Stage the Change: A Conference for High School Students
The Tower Theatre Foundation will present the first ever “Stage the Change” event on the West Coast May 20 - 21, 2022. High school students from throughout the Pacific Northwest are invited to attend this two-day conference which is developed in partnership with the New York based non-profit Stage the Change. The goal of “Stage the Change” is to inspire, teach, and help attendees employ the performing arts to find their social voice to become responsible global citizens and catalysts…
Find out more »Nghtspot : Bend May 20-21-22
Nghtspot : Bend is a 3 day festival of techno, house, and bass music located underground in Downtown Bend Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nghtspot-bend-tickets-304646364477 Friday - May 20th - Third Seven is the stage name for Billy Mickelson of Bend, Oregon. Billy has played music his entire life but has been performing music professionally full time since 2008. Performing all around the world, (from Europe and beyond...) he knows no bounds. Billy has performed everything from yoga classes to punk rock shows and…
Find out more »OUT in the WILD: Intro to Climbing Day
Our Flagship program at Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon, you'll learn the basics of rock climbing within a queer affinity space with queer guides! No experience is necessary and all gear will be provided if you need it. More info: outinthewild.org/calendar-of-events
Find out more »Stage the Change
Pacific Northwest High school students: You are invited to attend this two-day conference! The goal of “Stage the Change” is to inspire, teach, and help attendees employ the performing arts to find their social voice to become responsible global citizens and catalysts for change. Tickets $20 per Participant! -Learn More/Register:towertheatre.org/education/stage-the-change/ A conference empowering high school students from across the Pacific Northwest to use performing arts to find their social voice and catalyst for change. Workshops – Keynotes – Performances –…
Find out more »OUT in the WILD: Anchors and Rappelling Clinic
Learn the ins and outs of Sport Climbing anchors and learning the complexities of rappelling. We will cover all the different types of anchors as well as how to transition to lowering or rappelling. This clinic will include some climbing but most of the day will be in an outdoor classroom type environment with some real world application in the afternoon. More info: outinthewild.org/calendar-of-events
Find out more »Shevlin Loop Trail Hike
Shevlin loop trail hike followed by coffee if there is interest. The trail description is below, the meeting point would be in the south parking lot near the restrooms. Loop Trail: This 6-mile trail follows the canyon rim, runs through old growth ponderosa pine, includes a few short, steep hills and crosses Tumalo Creek twice.
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