Bend Event Company

Sagebrush Classic Gets a Little Overhaul

2010-11-07T10:51:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to be the new Executive Director for the Sagebrush Classic, a 22-year rold golf and culinary event here in Bend, Oregon. In past years, the Sagebrush Classic event has entertained the masses (over 1,000 people each year!) and hosted the best culinary experience around.

For 2011, the Sagebrush Classic will head in a new direction. It will expand it's outreach in the community to include ALL nonprofit organizations in Central Oregon vs. the RFP Application Process of years past. With a 6-month fundraising campaign, nonprofits now will raise funds in the community and beyond, while Sagebrush simultaneously raises funds for a 'match grant'.

On January 11, 2011, nonprofits in our area can register to be a part of the Sagebrush weekend, which will now consist of:

Sagebrush Golf Tournament (to benefit Deschutes Children's Foundation)
Sagebrush Private Dinners (proceeds go towards the match grant)
Sagebrush Community Challenge (proceeds go towards the match grant)
Sagebrush Feast (proceeds go towards the match grant)

On February 15, 2011, nonprofits and sponsors will come together to launch the 6-month fundraising campaign and will be given tools to raise funds in our community.

On the weekend of July 15-16, 2011, the Sagebrush events will commence and fundraising will continue until mid-August.

On August 30, 2010, all of the nonprofits that have partnered with Sagebrush will receive the money they raised in the community, as well as a portion of the match grant (to be split b/t the nonprofits).

For more information, please feel free to call me anytime! I love talking about this event, I love sharing the vision and hope for the community to raise smarter and more effectively, and I love that I have the chance to partner with Deschutes Brewery and Sagebrush on this amazing event!

Aimee Baillargeon
http://www.sagebrush.org/
aimee@sagebrush.org
541.480.8555

Sagebrush Informational Meeting at the Tower Theater

2010-10-22T21:59:00.001-07:00

18th Annual SolAire Salmon Run, Saturday May 1st!

2010-04-27T20:20:00.000-07:00

Join us for the SolAire Salmon Run at McKay Park, 9am on Saturday morning. There will be a 5k and 10k Run and Walk for youth (13 and under) and adults with a 1k Kids Fun Run @ 10:15am. Check out the website for more information: http://www.solairesalmonrun.com/

Awesome auction coming up this FRIDAY!

2010-03-10T17:45:00.000-08:00

Center Foundation "Toast to Murder Mystery"

2009-12-29T10:41:00.000-08:00

The Annual Center Foundation Gala was a blast! The era was the 1920's, and as always, the guests that faithfully attend this event were all decked out for the festivities.

Craig Johnson, I'll miss you.

2009-10-16T21:22:00.001-07:00

It is with such a heavy heart that I upload these pictures of Craig Johnson. I just learned a few days ago that Craig passed away last week from a stroke and truthfully my heart is broken. I have worked with Craig (and his wife Pam, shown in pictures above) numerous times over the years...from their wedding in Jackson Hole, reception in Napa Valley, and then with the New Venture Club again in Jackson Hole just a few years ago. Craig was one of those clients that you just love, really love and appreciate...and my heart breaks for his family as I hear of this news and am stunned and saddened beyond words.

Craig was not only an amazing client, but an incredibly nice guy...and a great business man too! He helped companies such as Yahoo and Garage.com come to fruition, lending his amazing talents and insight into the social media industry...he was a pioneer. You wouldn't have known how amazingly successful he was by meeting him...he was THAT down-to-earth. He was generous beyond words, putting me and my husband up in one of the most beautiful hotels in San Francisco and then taking care of immenities beyond our dreams in Napa Valley--bike rides, spa treatments, wine cask dinners, croquet, and fabulous wine tasting seminars. Later I'd jump off a perfectly good mountain in Jackson Hole (Rendezvous Peak, 10,500 ft. elevation) paragliding with members of the New Venture Club while planning their amazing weekend retreat...with Craig and Tim Koogle (Yahoo) essentially doing the pushing! (I had just shown up to take a few pics...what on earth!?!?!?!).

I am going to miss Craig Johnson and will be praying for his family, friends and colleagues that no doubtably miss him beyond words right now.

http://www.tributes.com/show/Craig-Johnson-86916351

God bless,

Aimee

The best party this fall!!! Center Foundation Gala, Oct. 24th! Click on invite below for details!

2009-10-12T14:47:00.000-07:00

All White Party!

2009-10-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

Loved the simplicity of this little birthday party for 20 people in the desert!

Historic Bend Run & Float 2009...amazing!

2009-10-01T21:55:00.000-07:00

And, a few amazing sponsors!

2 Weeks and Counting!! Aug. 22nd HBR&F!

2009-08-09T09:05:00.000-07:00

The Historic Bend Run & Float is an amazing event put on for local, Christian Non-Profits. Spearheaded by FrontLine Foundation, who's mission is to equip Christian ministries doing work on the front lines, the Historic Bend Run & Float will be an absolute blast!

Snapshot of the day

8:00am
Pancake breakfast fundraiser for Ransom Wear @ Drake Park
Competitive run begins @ Drake Park

9:00am
Non-Profit and Business booths open @ Drake Park

10:00am
Music, dunk tank, and entertainment begins @ Drake Park
Recreation fun run begins @ Drake Park

11:30am
Announcement of sponsors & Prizes for Competitive Division
BBQ lunch fundraiser for On Track @ Drake Park

12:00pm
Activities begin @ Drake Park, Pie eating contest, burlap sack races, etc.

1:00pm
Announcement of sponsors & Prizes for Recreational Division
Music, activities, and food continue until 3:00pm

For more info:
www.HistoricBendRunandFloat.com
www.FrontLineCO.org

Mill Quarter Block Party

2009-06-25T17:20:00.000-07:00

Bend Event Co. has been working on an amazing event that takes place July 14th from 4-8pm. There are over 35 businesses in the Mill Quarter, each unique and inspiring! When walking around the Mill Quarter Design Distric there is such a great sense of community in the air as everyone seems to know one another...perhaps it's from spending time in front of each other's storefronts chit chatting and drinking a cup of Strictly Organic coffee! I've been working with Casey Kaiser of Community First, Noelle of Furnish, Graham Hausler of Atlas Smart Homes, Elise Franklin of Bend Radio Group & Amy Holbrook of HD Architecture...all amazingly talented and fun people to be around!

Many businesses in the Mill Quarter will be having music, food & libation that you won't want to miss out on! I'll be sure to keep you informed!

Historic Bend Run & Float

2009-05-05T18:36:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars for a great event to help fund Christian Non-Profits in Central Oregon!

August 22, 2009 is the event date. Check out the website http://www.historicbendrunandfloat.com/.

The event is being put on by FrontLine Foundation http://www.frontlineco.org/

"A Toast to Rock 'n Roll" for The Center Foundation

2009-03-07T14:27:00.000-08:00

I personally love everything The Center does, as I have been a patient of Dr. Swift's for a while now (car accident, 2006). What a huge blessing it was to give back...helping with their annual Gala and also being in their ad campaign, "I am strong, again" http://www.thecenteroregon.com/

"Private Dinners in the Desert" hosted by van den Berg's

2009-03-07T14:22:00.001-08:00

This was an amazing summer evening as Jody Denton prepared a 7 course meal in a spectacular setting in The Highlands at Broken Top. Money was raised for KIDS Center, to help end child abuse in Central Oregon. http://www.kidscenter.org/