Bend Welcoming Week begins Friday. The weeklong event hosted by the City of Bend is meant to highlight community and culture.
More than 20 organizations have partnered with the city to host 10 different events that highlight inclusion.
“Welcoming Week is for folks who have been on the outside of traditional mountain culture or outdoors culture to really say, ‘What are the things, what are the cultures, the communities, all in the City of Bend that are here?'” said Andres Portela, City of Bend Equity and Inclusion Director.
Along with learning about other communities around Bend, there will also be resources like an affordable home ownership fair and a health and wellness fair.
Welcoming Week runs Friday through Sept. 22, but there are a few extra events happening through Sept. 28. Learn more at this link.