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May 2025
Tuesday, May 06
12:00PM - 4:00PM
venue: Community Room, Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon 97702
Mini-McGinty Conference on Alzheimer’s, Aging & Brain Health | Free
Presented in partnership with the Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, this free educational event features experts and presentations on the latest in Alzheimer’s research, practices for maintaining brain health at all ages, and learning about community resources.
Seating is limited. Free with lunch provided. Registration required.
To register, call 1-800-272-3900.
Tuesday, May 13
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon
Lunch & Learn: A Town Called Bend | Free
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.
May 13: A Town Called Bend with Vanessa Ivey, Deschutes Historical Museum
Come discover how a small hamlet, settled among the sage and pine, grew into an industrial town, a metropolis of the Deschutes Valley. Vanessa will share stories of an ever-changing community and the people who lived here before us.
Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.
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.
May 13: A Town Called Bend with Vanessa Ivey, Deschutes Historical Museum
Come discover how a small hamlet, settled among the sage and pine, grew into an industrial town, a metropolis of the Deschutes Valley. Vanessa will share stories of an ever-changing community and the people who lived here before us.
Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon Saturday, May 17
9:00AM - 12:00PM
venue: Manzanita Trail
Volunteer Project Day – Trail Improvement Project at Manzanita Trail
Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!
Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.
Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.
Saturday, May 17– Trail Improvement Project at Manzanita Trail
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Volunteers will help BPRD staff with improving a new section of the Manzanita Trail that connects Discovery Park to Shevlin Park. Activities include litter pick up, raking, weed pulling, moving smaller rocks and sticks. Tools and materials will be provided.
Other upcoming volunteer events include:
Saturday, June 7 – Trail Improvement Project at Overturf Park
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
In honor of National Trails Day. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to close off decommissioned portions of the trail and improve the area to discourage future user-created trails.
Saturday, June 28– Weed Pull at Drake Park, trail and boardwalk
8:00 – 11:00 am.
In partnership with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Deschutes River Cleanup event. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull thistles and remove other noxious weeds growing along the new boardwalk and trail area in Drake Park. Adult volunteers with kayaks or canoes may be able to help with removing weeds growing next to the river.
Saturday, July 19 – Weed Pull at Big Sky Park
8:00 – 11:00 am.
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.
Saturday, August 16 – Weed Pull at Discovery Park West, natural area
8:00 – 11:00 am.
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.
Saturday, October 18 – Pollinator Planting at Alpenglow Park
9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Help plant native vegetation that will support area pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and moths.
Important information about volunteering with these projects:
- Volunteers need to be comfortable working outside in the weather of the day, bending, lifting, kneeling and walking on uneven terrain.
- Appropriate age for volunteers is listed with each project. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Volunteers will sign a participation waiver on site. Staff will offer a safety talk and provide any training needed for the project.
- Most materials and tools will be provided.
- Volunteers should bring a water bottle and work or garden gloves. Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Water will be available for refilling bottles.
- Some sites may not have immediate access to a restroom.
For any questions, please contact:
- Zara Hickman, Natural Resources & Trails Manager
- Kim Johnson, Community Engagement Supervisor
Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails!
Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer.
Volunteer at one, two or however many you choose – we’d love to see you.
Saturday, May 17– Trail Improvement Project at Manzanita Trail
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Volunteers will help BPRD staff with improving a new section of the Manzanita Trail that connects Discovery Park to Shevlin Park. Activities include litter pick up, raking, weed pulling, moving smaller rocks and sticks. Tools and materials will be provided.
Other upcoming volunteer events include:
Saturday, June 7 – Trail Improvement Project at Overturf Park
9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
In honor of National Trails Day. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to close off decommissioned portions of the trail and improve the area to discourage future user-created trails.
Saturday, June 28– Weed Pull at Drake Park, trail and boardwalk
8:00 – 11:00 am.
In partnership with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Deschutes River Cleanup event. Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull thistles and remove other noxious weeds growing along the new boardwalk and trail area in Drake Park. Adult volunteers with kayaks or canoes may be able to help with removing weeds growing next to the river.
Saturday, July 19 – Weed Pull at Big Sky Park
8:00 – 11:00 am.
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.
Saturday, August 16 – Weed Pull at Discovery Park West, natural area
8:00 – 11:00 am.
Volunteers will work with BPRD staff to hand pull noxious weeds.
Saturday, October 18 – Pollinator Planting at Alpenglow Park
9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Help plant native vegetation that will support area pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and moths.
Important information about volunteering with these projects:
- Volunteers need to be comfortable working outside in the weather of the day, bending, lifting, kneeling and walking on uneven terrain.
- Appropriate age for volunteers is listed with each project. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Volunteers will sign a participation waiver on site. Staff will offer a safety talk and provide any training needed for the project.
- Most materials and tools will be provided.
- Volunteers should bring a water bottle and work or garden gloves. Closed-toe shoes are required.
- Water will be available for refilling bottles.
- Some sites may not have immediate access to a restroom.
For any questions, please contact:
- Zara Hickman, Natural Resources & Trails Manager
- Kim Johnson, Community Engagement Supervisor
Tuesday, May 20
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon
Lunch & Learn: Celebrating and Understanding the Dogs in Our Lives | Free
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.
May 20: Celebrating and Understanding the Dogs in Our Lives with Martina Muller, Kindred Spirit Pet Care and Lisa Smiley, VSA-CDT, Smiley’s Dogs
In honor of National Pet Month and in celebration of one of our favorite companions here in Central Oregon, our presentation will explore the special bond between humans and dogs. We will delve into how dogs communicate through body language, examine their cognitive abilities, and introduce some fun interactive games you can play with dogs to enrich both their lives and yours. We invite you to bring a photo and favorite story to share about your canine companion!
Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.
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.
May 20: Celebrating and Understanding the Dogs in Our Lives with Martina Muller, Kindred Spirit Pet Care and Lisa Smiley, VSA-CDT, Smiley’s Dogs
In honor of National Pet Month and in celebration of one of our favorite companions here in Central Oregon, our presentation will explore the special bond between humans and dogs. We will delve into how dogs communicate through body language, examine their cognitive abilities, and introduce some fun interactive games you can play with dogs to enrich both their lives and yours. We invite you to bring a photo and favorite story to share about your canine companion!
Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon Sunday, May 25
1:45PM - 3:45PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd.
Domingos de cine en Larkspur
¡Disfruta una Noche de Cine en Larkspur con tu familia y amigos!
Únete a nosotros el cuarto domingo de cada mes a la 1:45 p.m. en el Salón Multiusos de Larkspur para ver películas en español. Las películas serán PG (para toda la familia, pero con la guía de los padres recomendada) y PG-13 (para mayores de 13 años, con supervisión de los padres sugerida).
Entrada gratuita | Palomitas gratis
Por favor, no traer alimentos al evento.
¡Ven a disfrutar de una tarde de cine, diversión y buena compañía!
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Enjoy a Movie Night at Larkspur with your family and friends!
Join us on the fourth Sunday of every month at 1:45 p.m. in the Larkspur Multipurpose Room to watch movies in Spanish. With a focus on our Spanish speaking families, the films will be PG (for the whole family, but parental guidance recommended) and PG-13 (for ages 13 and up, with parental supervision suggested).
Free admission | Free popcorn
Please do not bring food to the event.
Come and enjoy an afternoon of movies, fun and good company!
View the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BVBjJKC77/
Tuesday, May 27
12:00PM - 1:30PM
venue: Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend Oregon
Lunch & Learn: May 27: Happy Legs, Happy Life | Free
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.
May 27: Happy Legs, Happy Life with Andrew Jones, MD, Inovia Vein Specialty Centers
Join vein specialist Dr. Andrew Jones for an informative session on the importance of recognizing and preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT), commonly known as blood clots. Dr. Jones will review the common signs and symptoms of DVT, how to reduce your risk, and treatment options to maintain optimal vascular health. He’ll also address venous insufficiency, including symptoms like leg pain, foot and ankle swelling and bulging veins, and how proper fitting compression socks can improve circulation and support overall leg health.
Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.
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.
May 27: Happy Legs, Happy Life with Andrew Jones, MD, Inovia Vein Specialty Centers
Join vein specialist Dr. Andrew Jones for an informative session on the importance of recognizing and preventing Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT), commonly known as blood clots. Dr. Jones will review the common signs and symptoms of DVT, how to reduce your risk, and treatment options to maintain optimal vascular health. He’ll also address venous insufficiency, including symptoms like leg pain, foot and ankle swelling and bulging veins, and how proper fitting compression socks can improve circulation and support overall leg health.
Learn about Lunch & Learns and other activities on the Bend Senior Center’s activities webpage.
Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road Bend OregonHere’s a look at BPRD-hosted events and activities held in District-owned parks and facilities.
- April 27, 2025
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Walk for ALS
For more information, please visit the event webpage.
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- May 3, 2025
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Bend Beer Chase
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 10, 2025
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Happy Girls Run
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 17, 2025
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Pole Pedal Paddle
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 18, 2025
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Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
For more information, please visit the event website.
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NAMI Walks for Central Oregon
For more information, please visit the event website.
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Breakthrough T1D
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 24, 2025
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Bend Beer Festival
For more information, please visit the event website.
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- May 25, 2025
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Bend Beer Festival
For more information, please visit the event website.
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