Emily Curtis, Wildland Fire Education Coordinator at Discover Your Forest, will join Claire and Carolyn on The Point on Monday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM. She will share about a Young Women's Natural Resource Camp coming up in August. Join us Monday on KPOV, Bend, High Desert Community Radio. 

Lisa Sanco and Sandy Robinson, leaders with Pollinator Pathways Bend, will join Claire and Carolyn Monday, April 15th at 9 AM on The Point to talk about growing pollinator friendly habitats and how to access information and resources for your own yard. Join us on Monday on KPOV, Bend, 88.9, High Desert Community Radio

Molly Honea, Development and Communications Coordinator for Think Wild, joins Carolyn and Claire on Monday’s episode of The Point April 8th at 9 a.m. We’ll hear about Think Wild’s upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. We’ll also learn some tips and tricks for coexisting with local wildlife.
Join us Monday on KPOV Bend, High Desert Community Radio.

Monique Lecomte, Dark Sky Oregon Board Member, will join Carolyn & Claire on The Point on Monday, April 1 at 9AM. We'll talk about Dark Sky Week April 2-8, Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary, and the many projects and programs they work on. Join us Monday on KPOV, Bend. 

Lindsey Provost, Founder and Director of Ember's Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue in Redmond, will be Claire and Carolyn's guest on the Monday March 25 broadcast of The Point at 9AM. She will share information about bunnies, the rescue, and the upcoming Easter  At The Rescue Barn fundraiser event March 30 and 31. Join us on Monday for The Point on KPOV, Bend. 

This week's Jazz n' Jambalaya features an all female lineup of Louisiana's finest women singers and musicians from the last century. 

Cassi MacQueen, new Executive Director at Deschutes Children's Foundation, will join Carolyn and Claire on The Point on Monday for the Spring Fund Drive at 9:15 AM to share the important role the foundation plays in helping families, children and other foundations in Central Oregon. Join us Monday on The Point on KPOV 88.9 fm.

March 7th is International Women's Day so our Monday Point guest will be Pegi Malnik, a local member of the women's group P.E.O. She will explain how this group has helped countless women in the US and around the world attain educations beyond high school diplomas since 1869.

Zak Boone, Executive Director and Chief Advancement Officer of the COCC Foundation, will join Claire and Carolyn on The Point at 9AM on Monday, February 26th. He will share the mission and vision of the foundation, talk about the scholarships they award, and about  the Meal of the Year fundraiser coming up in April. All on Monday on The Point. 

Lisa Arkin, Beyond Toxics.org Executive Director, shares completed research about toxic fumes from gas cooking stoves with KPOV listeners and at the Environmental Center February 28th. Listen in on Monday, February 19th at 9AM with Claire and Carolyn on The Point. 

Back Door Blues show on Feb.12th will be dedicated to the contributions that Black artists have had on Blues music. The show will exclusively play the Blues music of Black artists from the early days of Blues to contemporary artists. 

Kat Mastrangelo, Executive Director at Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades, will share information on The Point on Monday, February 12th, at 9AM, about how they give medical support to people in financial need, and about an exciting award she has received from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. Monday on The Point. 

Jim and I will be having Drew Kaza on the show on February 7th for Black History Month. Drew owns the Sister's Movie House and is also a local author. We'll be talking about his book, "High Contrast; a story of basketball, race and politics in Oregon in 1972".

Meagan Iverson, Executive Director at Sunriver Music Festival, will be Claire and Carolyn's guest on The Point at 9AM on Monday, February 5th, with information about the 6th annual Piano Showcase at the Tower Theatre coming up on March 16th featuring Sean Chen and Arthur Migliazza. Coming up Monday on The Point. 

Shannon Sullivan, Director of Community Engagement, and Paige Hamp, Manager of Corporate Giving at Tower Theatre Foundation, will be Carolyn and Claire's guests on the Monday Point at 9 AM on January 29th, with important information about the Education Department and Community Engagement Programs. All that on The Point on Monday.

Cheri Redgrave, member of the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band, will be Claire and Carolyn's guest on The Point at 9 AM on Monday, January 22nd, to get the word out about a meet-and-greet event on Thursday, February 1st at 6:30 pm, for students to experience a symphonic band up close and personal. That's Monday on The Point.

Cheri Redgrave, member of the Cascade Winds Symphony, will be Claire and Carolyn's guest on The Point at 9 AM on Monday, January 22nd, to get the word out about a meet-and-greet event on Thursday, February 1st at 6:30 pm, for students to experience a symphony orchestra up close and personal. That's Monday on The Point.

Tune in to Americana Underground on Monday, Jan. 15th at 10am for a MLK Day special, featuring music that honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s message for equal justice and living in Peace.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and his influence extended to music as well. He recognized the power of music as an “instrument of change”, and believed that it played a critical role in inspiring, mobilizing, and giving voice to the civil rights movement. King’s speeches and sermons were often accompanied by gospel music, which he used to convey his message of hope and unity. He also spoke about the importance of freedom songs, which he believed gave people “new courage and a sense of unity".

Don Senecal from Jericho Road of Redmond will be Carolyn's guest on The Point on Monday, January 15th at 9AM to share about the programs they have in place to help people in need. 

Melissa Williams, Executive Director of Every Child Central Oregon, will be Carolyn and Claire's guest on The Point on Monday, November 13th at 9AM to share about their work to mobilize the community to uplift children and families impacted by foster care in Central Oregon. 

Kelli Neumann, Programs Director at Sunriver Nature Center, will be Carolyn's guest with co-host Claire Merydith on the Monday Point at 9AM November 6th and will share about their various classroom programs and their many activities for families and visitors at the Nature Center.

Lisa Sanco and Board President Barb Rumer from Pollinator Pathway Bend will be our guests on The Point at 9 AM on Monday, October 30th to share information about pollinator gardens in Bend and what a person would need to do to create a pollinator garden in their own yard. 

Need a soundtrack for your Halloween Party?  Join your host Kurt on Thursday 10/26 as he conjures up some Voodoo with the help of NOLA's finest musicians.

Sarah Schneider and Cullie Treichler from the group Hearts in Harmony Singers will be my guests on The Point at 9AM on Monday, October 23rd to share about a Hearts For Ukraine benefit concert on October 29th. 

Betsy Warriner, Board President of Connect Central Oregon, will be my guest on the Monday Fall FUNdDRIVE Point show on October 9th at 9:15 AM to share about their annual Volunteer and Board Fair at the Redmond Fairgrounds on October 16th. Claire Merydith will be my co-host for our 2-hour show from 8AM until 10AM.

Saving Grace's Executive Director Cassi MacQueen and Donor Relations Coordinator Steph Miller join Carolyn on The Point on Monday, October 2 at 9AM to share about the 43-year history of work that Saving Grace has done to help people dealing with intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon. 

Sarah-Anne Reed of Pack Dynamics will help Carolyn kick off The Point 10 Year Anniversary Week on Monday, September 25th at 9AM with a return to the show to share advice and insight into dog parenting and her ability to communicate deeply with dogs. 

This week's Jazz n' Jambalaya celebrates the start of Hispanic Heritage month with a show featuring latin music with a New Orleans twist. 

Diane Hodiak, founder and Executive Director of 350 Deschutes, is Carolyn's guest on The Point on Monday, September 18th at 9AM, to share about their work to continue to organize  for clean air, clean water, and climate justice for all people. Diane will also share about the Go Clean Energy Conference coming up on October 4th.

Bob Moore, Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth Project Coordinator, will be Carolyn's guest on The Point at 9AM on Monday, September 11th, to share about the COPY program that serves youths with incarcerated parents or guardians and about a new mentor training coming up on Saturday, September 23rd.