I’m way behind on posting some things that people have sent, so I’m catching up a bit. (Caveat: I don’t post every single thing sent to me, only the stuff I think is interesting/relevant to the blog.)

This YPN event is this Wednesday, the 16th.

Celebrate with the Bend Chamber Young Professionals Network (YPN) at its two year anniversary birthday bash at Bend Metro Park and Recreation District’s Hollinshead Barn July 16 from 5:30-7:30pm on NE Jones Road. Enjoy live music by Avenue H, delicious food from Fireside Red, Izzy’s Pizza and others along with beverages provided by Deschutes Brewery, Volcano Vineyards and Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Oregon. Fantastic door prizes will also be drawn at this highly attended event.

Never been to a YPN event? Now is a great time to get involved. This group is specifically designed to help young professionals network with other business professionals in a fun and inviting environment. YPN also promotes community involvement with quarterly fundraisers for local charities and nonprofits. At YPN’s most recent event in June, the group was proud to sign-up 44 attendees to donate blood for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Registration is available on-line at www.bendchamber.org/ypn or by phone at 382-3221. For Chamber members the cost is $7 in advance; $12 for non-members. The cost increases to $15 at the door.