The Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show aims to celebrate transforming trash and inspire sustainability while also raising money for fieldwork and intensives for students at REALMS Middle and High School. The 2026 fashion show is Saturday May 9th at the Pavilion in Bend. Designers Nora Sites and Astrid Pava are students at REALMS Middle School and Karen Holm is one of the founders of Rubbish Renewed. www.rubbishrenewed.org
C4C: Getting Together is Community Building
Kellen Klein, Executive Director for Citizens 4 Community (www.Citizens4Community.com), talks about C4C's success in building community connections through Civility, Collaboration, and Civic Engagement. Learn about "The Hub" and monthly rotating Community Builders Meetings.
Wildfire Prevention and Education with Regional Fire Specialist Ariel Cowan on the OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan is a Regional Fire Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program. She talks about this year's wildfire expectations and how to learn more at upcoming local fairs and workshops. More information about all of these events can be found at centraloregonfire.org/prevent-wildfires.
New Programs at Around the Bend Farms
Kelly Moffat, Executive Director, and Josh Lesko, Lead Farm Manager, at Around the Bend Farms, share information about their CSA program, a new farm site near Culver, a June fundraiser, and their participation in a farmers market at the new Elevation Market in Bend starting May 1.
Swapping our Cognitive Distortions for Healthy Thinking Habits
Some people call them thought distortions, others refer to them as thought loops, thought traps or cognitive distortions. These phrases refer to unhealthy thinking patterns, which most of us humans engage in from time to time. Most experts say there are around 13 common thought distortions, and therapist Scott Cypress walks us through them. We provide an example of each thought trap, and Scott provides some healthier thoughts to replace them.
Deschutes Trails Coalition Projects 2026
Jana Johnson, Executive Director for the Deschutes Trails Coalition, discusses their role in coordinating, clearing, and supporting more than 2,500 miles of trail access projects with over 30 community organizations and interest groups. www.DeschutesTrailsCoalition.org
Coffee Talk with Lauri Dahl of Tite Knot in Redmond
Lauri Dahl, owner of Tite Knot in Redmond, tells Harrison about what goes into opening multiple locations in just a few months, and how their opening in the middle of COVID fortified their business.
Secret Central Oregon with Kelly Cannon-Miller and Joshua Savage
On this premiere segment of Secret Central Oregon, Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum, and Joshua Savage, author of Secret Bend, join us to talk about the history of KPOV's own building.
Wine With Your Gyn / Viva La Vulva Part Deux
Gynecologist Dr. Sarah Hellmann shares about the "Wine With Your Gyn" podcast and about two April fundraisers to support the cost of producing and upgrading the podcast.
Palestine Speaks Part 2
Local Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris of Redmond talks with Harrison McKinney and Carolyn Esky about witnessing the occupation of Palestine from here in Bend. This episode discusses how words are often used deliberately to sway public perception and reinforce harmful stereotypes.
We Are Home Film Festival: Celebrating Stories from Native & Indigenous Communities
Sarah Manke, Executive Director for Thrive Central Oregon, talks about this year’s We Are Home Film Festival, Celebrating Stories from Native and Indigenous Communities, as the concluding event for COCC’s 2026 Season For Nonviolence on April 9th at the Madras Performing Arts Center www.ThriveCentralOregon.org.
Race, History, Education - A Conversation
This is a conversation about racism, the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world, justice and healing, and bridging the gap between races.
Indivisible Redmond
Steve Thorp from the Media Team of Indivisible Redmond Talks to us about the NoKings3 events, the independance (or lack thereof) of local mediia, and how we can get involved.
Women Build Week 2026 at Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Scott Nordquist, VP for Resource Development at Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, talks about Women Build Week (May 11-15), Habitat on the Hill, plans for new housing, NET ZERO homes, and the Central Oregon Tool Library.
Palestine Speaks Part 1
Local Palestinian Michel Shehadeh of Bend, and Palestinian-Lebanese Karim Bouris of Redmond, talk with Harrison McKinney about witnessing the occupation of Palestine from here in Bend - in the first of a multi-part series where we delve into one of the most divisive issues today from two perspectives here in Central Oregon.
Kids Center's Healing Hearts Luncheon
Ginger Thies-Stevens, the Director of Development and Marketing for Kids Center, discusses the community education programs on topics related to the signs, symptoms, and prevention of child abuse, the increasing prevalence of abuse especially related to artificial intelligence and cyber-abuse, and the soon-to-be-delivered Kids Center mobile unit.
Why Hospice of Redmond is now called ClearPath Healthcare
Louise and Harrison interview Lauren Lebien, from ClearPath Healthcare, which was formerly called Hospice of Redmond. They discuss the rebrand and following transition, as well as the new services being offered that extend past palliative care.
Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Program
Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) program, discusses their person-centered approach to supporting those who have a disabling condition to live the most full and independent lives possible with the help of many nonprofit community resources.
Alok Vaid Menon on The Intersection of Comedy and Activism
Harrison sits down with non-binary fashion icon and comedian, Alok Vaid Menon, about their journey, what keeps them sane, and what its like coming to Central Oregon.
Surviving PTSD: What Is It, Who Experiences It, and How We Can Heal
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is caused by experiencing terrifying or particularly stressful events. Once known as "shell shock" due its prevalence among combat veterans, PTSD is not limited to war or violence. There are many treatment options for PTSD, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is said to be one of the most effective therapies. On this episode of The Point Podcast, Claire Merydith sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Stockham-Ronollo to learn more about PTSD, and how EMDR can help.