Forum Reflections & Resources
Challenges, Opportunities and the Evolution of the Planning Process in Rapidly Growing Bend
-- On Thursday, March 20, a sold-out audience came to listen to experts speak about a topic that remains in the forefront of local resident’s mind - sustainable growth. Mark Buckley, Partner, ECONorthwest started the conversation by looking at growth through [...]
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence – Now and the Future
-- On Thursday, February 20th, City Club hosted a discussion about artificial intelligence focused on how it shows up in our daily lives, how it might impact the future workforce, and ethical and societal impacts we need to be aware [...]
How the Business of Healthcare is Changing in Oregon
Sponsored by -- On Thursday, January 16th City Club hosted a forum called Vital Signs: How the Business of Healthcare is Changing in Oregon to delve into the business of providing healthcare, discuss the challenges faced by state and [...]
The Future of Mt. Bachelor
On December 5, the City Club of Central Oregon hosted a thought-provoking forum about the future of Mt. Bachelor, one of the largest ski areas in the United States and a cornerstone of Bend’s community and economy. With Mt. Bachelor now [...]
Groundwater Grief, River Relief: The Status and Future of Central Oregon’s Water Supply
Recap: Groundwater Grief, River Relief: The Status and Future of Central Oregon’s Water Supply Forum Overview The November 21st City Club of Central Oregon forum explored the complexities of Central Oregon’s water supply, highlighting the interplay of groundwater, surface water, climate [...]
News
City Club Spring Membership Drive!
City Club is launching our spring membership campaign! Members make possible the informative programming and civil dialogue our entire community relies on to enhance civic engagement. Your membership dues are a contribution that make objective, credible programs and respectful conversations available [...]
Don’t Just Join, Join In
By Erin Merz In just a few short months, conversations that started at City Club led me to two life-changing events: a new job and holding public office. A friend recommended City Club in fall 2022 as we emerged from the [...]
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
July 10, 2023 Being Non-Partisan in the Era of Partisanship At City Club, we host public Forums on a range of topics, for a variety of audiences. Doing that while remaining non-partisan is like walking a tightrope, so we’ve thought a [...]
2023 Membership Campaign April 1-May 31
Time to reconnect! Our mission at City Club of Central Oregon is to build a conscious and civic-minded community through dialogue, education and research that results in responsible civic engagement. We invite you to join us in our mission to engage [...]
Membership Campaign Launch
April 18, 2023 We had a great kickoff to out Spring Membership Drive at Humm Kombucha. Memberships provide 25% of City Clubs revenue. As a non-profit, this support is essential to continuing our mission to build a conscious and civic-minded community through [...]
Townhall Postponed
Due to the possibility of votes being scheduled on the House floor this Saturday, this townhall has been postponed. More information soon on a new date. [...]
Free Student Registrations at City Club Forums
Thanks to support from Brooks Resources, City Club is able to offer registration and no cost at our forums for local high school and college students. Contact us at [email protected] for promo code. Click here for event schedule. [...]
How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
Being Non-Partisan in the Era of PartisanshipAt City Club, we host public Forums on a range of topics, for a variety of audiences. Doing that while remaining non-partisan is like walking a tightrope, so we’ve thought an lot about how to [...]