# Event Details - **Event Name**: CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: Ever found out about a local decision after it happened and thought, "I had no idea"? You're not alone.About this EventEver found out about a local decision after it happened and thought, "I had no idea"? You're not alone. Embrace Bend's CivicsLab is a welcoming, nonpartisan space to ask questions, learn the basics, and leave with clear next steps for staying informed and getting involved in Bend.Event detailsDate: Saturday, June 27thTime: 1:00 - 2:30 PMLocation: Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St, BendRoom: Meeting 3 (3rd Floor)Cost: Free and open to the publicPanelists: Steve Platt, Mellissa Kamanya, and City of Bend Staff on the Growth Management Team.What to expect:This 90-minute session is designed to be practical, relationship-building, and accessible. Whether you're brand new to civic engagement or you've been involved for years.Community discussionA panel-style conversationTopics we'll cover:Affordable Housing: What “affordable housing” means, common myths, and the real-life impacts on our community.Growth Management + Housing Needs: How growth planning connects to housing, where decisions get made, and how community members can stay informed and participate early.Energize Bend: What is it, what's next, and how to stay engaged as implementation moves forward."I Had No Idea" is a 3-part SeriesThis event is Part 1 of Embrace Bend's three-part "I Had No Idea" series. Parts 2 and 3 will be during the fall and winter. Stay tuned for future dates. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bend/civicslab-i-had-no-idea-series/100001991648513317 - **Event Categories**: meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bend - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Library - **lat**: 44.029334 - **long**: -121.2627356 - **full address**: Central Library, 61956 Southeast Santorini Street, Bend, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/54e8b096ba7e108d8473feae22f4b15b4afd04f1c3e59911f6207c3c3b84580a-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcd3b8b7-gmir.jpg?v=1781323210 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series being held? - **A:** CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Central Library, 61956 Southeast Santorini Street, Bend, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series? - **A:** CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series is organized by World Muse and Embrace Bend. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CivicsLab - 'I Had No Idea' Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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