Once a month (except July and August) The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County hosts a public meeting on the first Thursday of the month. The First Thursday Chair, Board, and members keep abreast of current hot topics in Central Oregon and invite local experts to be our host speakers.All events are free and open to the public and we encourage nonmembers to join us for an always interesting presentation and opportunity to socialize.To donate to First Thursdays using your credit card or bank account click the Donate button, then use the Paypal option. To pay by check, click the Donate button below, choose the check option. Please write First Thursday in the memo line of your check. Mail to: LWVDC, P O Box 1873, Bend, OR 97709