Calendar of Events

April 14: Food As Medicine: The Power of Plants

With Members of VegNet Bend

Join us for an engaging afternoon exploring the power of plant-based nutrition. Longtime plant-based food enthusiasts from VegNet Bend will share practical tips, personal insights and simple ways to incorporate more whole plant foods into everyday meals. The program also includes a 20-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Michael Greger highlighting the research linking diet and chronic disease. Whether you’re plant-curious or already plant-based, you’ll leave with inspiring ideas and helpful tools to support better health.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

The District’s Board of Directors will attend a staff led Project Tour to specific sites within the district from 9 a.m.-3p.m.  Learn more about public input, locate board meeting reports and see the Board Meeting schedule.

The District’s Board of Directors will meet prior to the regular business meeting to review the results of the board self-evaluations.

The District’s Board of Directors meets to conduct district business and set policy. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

April 21: The Poetry Express, On the Road with Oregon’s Poet Laureate

With Ellen Waterston, Poet Laureate of Oregon

In 2024, the award-winning author and poet Ellen Waterston was named as the eleventh Poet Laureate of Oregon. Having so far visited 22 out of 36 counties across the state, Waterston will reflect on her first term and her Poetry in Public Places initiative underway statewide. In addition, she will read some of her work and even offer writing exercises for the audience to try. For decades Ellen has dedicated herself to writing and advocating for the literary arts in the high desert region of Oregon, all the while continuing to write poetry and nonfiction works that have evolved into essential reading about Oregon and the West.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.

April 28: Stay Healthy, Stay Active

With Dr. Dale Ellwein, chiropractor, author, lecturer & wellness lifestyle expert

Join us for an empowering health talk about how to maintain flexibility, strength and vitality as you age. Dr. Ellwein will share simple, effective stretches for every fitness level and tips for reducing falls and staying active and independent. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how small changes can make a big difference in your golden years.

Lunch & Learns: Feed your body & mind as local experts share their knowledge about topics important to you. Bring your own brown bag lunch; dessert and coffee are on us. This is a free event. Presented in partnership with PacificSource Health Plans.