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Proyecto Cultural Migranta in English y Español

2025-06-27 18:00:00 2025-06-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Proyecto Cultural Migranta in English y Español La autora Concepción Sámano presenta la recopilación del taller Migrantextos. East Bend Library - Community Room

Friday, June 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 18:00:00 2025-06-27 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Proyecto Cultural Migranta in English y Español La autora Concepción Sámano presenta la recopilación del taller Migrantextos. East Bend Library - Community Room

East Bend Library

Community Room

La autora Concepción Sámano presenta la recopilación del taller Migrantextos.

This is a bilingual posting, English descriptions found below Spanish descriptions.

Proyecto Cultural Migranta, presenta: Desde el otro lado, recopilación de escritos de mujeres oregonianas, y otros textos.
El Proyecto Cultural Migranta surgió en 2021 y desde entonces realiza actividades artísticas y de promoción cultural con un grupo de mujeres originarias de México y otras nacionalidades. Música, canto, teatro, lectura de poesía y  un taller de escritura creativa, son algunas de las actividades que lidera la autora mexicana Concepción Sámano quien viene a presentar la recopilación del taller Migrantextos, Desde el otro lado(2024), y su poemario El invierno en la ventana (2022). Durante el evento podrás conversar con las autoras y disfrutar la lectura de los textos de las mujeres oregonianas con el toque de su sensibilidad y la fuerza de sus historias.

The Migranta Cultural Project emerged in 2021 and since then has carried out artistic and cultural promotion activities with a group of women from Mexico and other countries. Music, singing, theater, poetry readings, and a creative writing workshop are some of the activities led by Mexican author Concepción Sámano, who will present the Migrantextos workshop collection, "Desde el otro lado" (From the Other Side) (2024), and her poetry collection "El invierno en la ventana" (Winter in the Window) (2022). During the event, you will be able to chat with the authors and enjoy reading the texts of these Oregonian women, inspired by their sensitivity and the power of their stories.

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Concepción Sámano (Ma Concepcion Samano Patino), Jaral del Progreso, Gto., México, 1971), estudió Filosofía en la Universidad de Guanajuato, México; tiene formación extracurricular en historia y teoría del arte, así como en el área del desarrollo humano. Cuenta con varias certificaciones en el área del tratamiento de adicciones y salud mental en Oregón, USA.
Ha sido integrante de diversos talleres y participado en varios encuentros de poesía en México. Ha publicado cuatro poemarios (dos publicados por el gobierno de Guanajuato), y poemas en diversas revistas de poesía y en antologías publicadas en Oregón y en México. Ha obtenido premios en varios certámenes. Participa con varias agrupaciones de poesía en Oregón. Desde hace más de cinco años produce un programa como voluntaria en Radio Poder. Es promotora cultural desde hace más de treinta años y desde hace más de diez imparte talleres de lectoescritura, y escritura creativa. En 2024 fue parte del comité organizador de la primera Feria del Libro de Oregón y una de las invitadas en la 5a Jornada de Artistas, organizada por el Instituto de Mexicanos en el Extranjero, en la CDMX.

En la actualidad vive en Falls City, OR. Con apoyo del gobierno de Guanajuato y otras organizaciones oregonianas, dirige el proyecto de promoción cultural y salud emocional Migranta, que, además, realiza actividades en torno a la recuperación y el bienestar. Se desempeña como mentora/consejera en recuperación en Plaza de nuestra Comunidad, en Eugene, OR, e impartiendo talleres de escritura creativa, salud emocional y sanación en otras organizaciones.

Concepción Sámano (Ma. Concepcion Samano Patino), born in Jaral del Progreso, Gto., Mexico, 1971, studied Philosophy at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. She has extracurricular training in art history and theory, as well as in human development. She holds several certifications in the areas of addiction treatment and mental health in Oregon, USA.
She has participated in various workshops and poetry gatherings in Mexico. She has published four collections of poetry (two published by the government of Guanajuato), and poems in various poetry magazines and anthologies published in Oregon and Mexico. She has won awards in several competitions. She participates with several poetry groups in Oregon. For more than five years, she has been producing a program as a volunteer on Radio Poder. She has been a cultural promoter for more than thirty years and has taught reading and writing and creative writing workshops for more than ten years. In 2024, she was part of the organizing committee of the first Oregon Book Fair and a guest speaker at the 5th Jornada de Artistas (Artists' Journey), organized by the Institute of Mexicans Abroad in Mexico City.

Currently based in Falls City, OR, since 2015, she directs the cultural promotion and emotional health of project Migranta, which also carries out recovery and wellness activities, with support from the government of Guanajuato and other Oregon organizations. She works as a recovery mentor/counselor at Plaza de nuestra Comunidad in Eugene, OR, and teaches creative writing, emotional health, and healing workshops at other organizations. 

Questions? Contact jennym@deschuteslibrary.org  
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Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 9:55am
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Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
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Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 9:55am
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Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

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Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
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Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 9:55am
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Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Are you a new sewist looking for help?
This event is full

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Larkspur Community Center
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Learn the process of bookbinding to bind your favorite fan-created works. This is the first of a four-part series.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Cuentos, música, movimiento! Stories, songs, movement!

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
FREAK'N ART
Create unique textured prints using household items and imagination!

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Got a broken something? Bring it to be repaired! ¿Tienes algo que esté roto? ¡Tráelo al Repair Café!

Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Administration
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register

Wed, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Three Rivers Elementary School - 56900 Enterprise Drive Sunriver, OR 97707
Come celebrate Summer With the Library at Three Rivers Elementary School

Thu, Jun 19, All day
Administration
Libraries will resume with normal operating hours on June 20th.

Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.

Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Thursday, June 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
SCP Redmond Hotel - 521 SW 6th St Ste 100, Redmond, OR 97756
Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters.

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hanai - 62430 Eagle Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Set your summertime intentions through movement, community, and creation.
This event is full

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Ready to level up your civic understanding?

Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Pine Library - Study Room
Get help with your business and nonprofit information questions.

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Design and create your own leather bookmark!

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Fri, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Discuss Why Peacocks? by Sean Flynn

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Design and create your own leather bookmark!

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 5:45pm
Redmond Library
Join a local multiplayer game of Stardew Valley and get farming!

Fri, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Pavilion - 1001 SW Bradbury Wy, Bend
Learn how to protect your confidence with Diana Cutaia.
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 21, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore Spanish lyrics, expand your vocabulary, and improve pronunciation through classic and modern songs.

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Explore nature poetry inspired by the high desert.

Sat, Jun 21, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Art and activities for families! 0-11yrs

Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
Crear animales en origami y paisajes en kirigami ¡en familia!

Sun, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Sisters - Registered participants will receive meet up instructions.
Scroll less. Skate more. Come learn from the Board House crew!
Registration opens Monday, June 2 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 23, 9:15am - 10:00am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Grow your child into a confident music maker!

Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.

Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Learn more about the connection between literature and opera.

Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
La Pine Library
Walk with your neighbors on Tuesdays this Summer

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
East Bend Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Tue, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Mountain Air Trampoline Park - 20495 Murray Rd #150, Bend, OR 97701
Enjoy Toddler Jump Time at Mountain Air! Tickets at https://www.mountainairbend.com/tickets/
Register

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bend Library
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the baddest good guys in town!

Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Learn the basics of being a DM in a D&D campaign!

Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Aprenda a formar buenos hábitos, un pequeño paso a la vez.

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore five iconic Central Oregon hikes with insider tips.

Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Learn the process of bookbinding to bind your favorite fan-created works. This is the second of a four-part series.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs, and rhymes! 0-5 yrs

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Traveling to Iceland? Or wish you were? Learn tips and tricks from Chris.

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Celebrate the baddest good guys in town!

Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.

Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
World traveler shares tips and tricks on how to spend less and see more.

Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 9:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 10:55am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Discover the best free and cheap iPad games

Thu, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.

Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades.

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive storytime and crafts.

Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.

Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Traveling to Iceland? Or wish you were? Learn tips and tricks from Chris.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources. Connect and get help with housing lists, medical access, mental health resources, veterans services, social security applications, and much more. Thrive Central Oregon staff help you navigate the complex forms, websites, and waitlists needed to access these resources. All appointments are first-come first-served and last for 30 minutes. To setup a remote phone appointment call 541-782-1022 or email info@thrivecentraloregon.org. For more information visit: www.thrivecentraloregon.org.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Creative/Maker Space
Discover where creativity meets technology and create an illuminated masterpiece.
This event is full

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 10:55am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Camp themed activities, crafts, and games to support early learning!

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Try your hand at air-dry clay mosaics using natural materials!

Fri, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
La autora Concepción Sámano presenta la recopilación del taller Migrantextos.

Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 9:55am
East Bend Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.

Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Community Room (Brooks)
Explore Spanish lyrics, expand your vocabulary, and improve pronunciation through classic and modern songs.

Sat, Jun 28, 11:30am - 11:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.

Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
East Bend Library - Community Room
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