Sisters Lunch and Learn
September 23 to November 18, 2026(second and fourth Wednesday of month)noon to 1 p.m.The Hub by Citizens4Comunity291 E Main Ave, SistersBring your lunch and curiosity to the Hub, by Citizens4Community, in downtown Sisters for an engaging midday break where learning meets connection. Join COCC Community Education on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (Sept - Nov) for presentations on topics ranging from area watersheds, to geology of Central Oregon, to travel and beyond. Leave these Lunch and Learn sessions with insights into local, national and international landscapes and a desire to learn more! Your registration is good for all sessions, Sept - Nov. ScheduleSeptember 23 TITLE: Get to Know a Composer SPEAKER: Brian Metolius Brian is a composer for film and theater based in Sisters, Oregon. Most notably he wrote the music for the off-Broadway production, “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,” and the Nebula film “The Dinner Plan”. October 7 TITLE:TBA SPEAKER: TBA October 21 TITLE: TBA SPEAKER: TBA November 4 TITLE: Wildfire and Birds As we try to cope and adapt to wildfires, so do the feathered members of our community. A brief overview of the latest science, observations, and predictions relating to birds and wildfire activity. SPEAKER: Sevilla Rhoads Sevilla is a local bird enthusiast who provides customized bird outings and programs with a focus on accessibility of all kinds. Sevilla is registered as a guide in Oregon and is a Certified Accessible Birding Outing Leader. Sevilla’s mission is to remove as many barriers as possible to ensure everyone can get outside to experience awe and wonder in nature. November 18 TITLE: The Underdogs: Central Oregon’s Wolves A brief overview of the history, biology, and status of local wolf packs. SPEAKER: Anders Rhoads Anders is a student at Sisters High School. He interns with the High Desert Museum in the Wildlife Watch program where he helps gather data about wolves and other animals |
To register by phone contact Community Education at 541-383-7270