Scottie McClelland is the Founder and Director of the Homegrown Music Festival in Bend. He visited The Point to talk about the festival and the local music community in Central Oregon.
Melissa Williams from Every Child Central Oregon
Melissa Williams, Executive Director of ECCO, shares about the support system for children and families involved in the foster care system.
P.E.O. Women's Group April Spring Faire
P.E.O. is a women's group that raises money to fund further education for women around the world.
Antony Sparrow and Donovan Kelly from Sunriver Stars
Programming Director and Director of the upcoming performance of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” Antony Sparrow and Lead Actor Donovan Kelly talk about the newest production coming from Sunriver Stars in April and early May. They also talk about the history of the theater and other programs including a free Kids Drama Camp available through this non-profit organization.
Kai Myers from Family Access Network
Kai Myers shares how FAN helps families in need with children in the Central Oregon school districts.
Thrive Central Oregon - We Are Home Film Festival
Sarah Manke, Founder and Executive Director of Thrive Central Oregon, talks about the We Are Home Film Festival and explains the logistical and financial challenges of helping people connect with housing and essential services in a sanctuary state.
Deschutes County IDD Services Program
Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) Services Program, shares the work that has now provided services to over 1,000 clients in Central Oregon.
COCC Season of Nonviolence with Marcus LeGrand
Marcus Legrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College, talks about the film "Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land & Agricultural Heritage" showing at COCC on April 8.
Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE) with Pat De Vol Nadon
Pat De Vol Nadon, Central Oregon Coordinator of Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE), talks about her work: matching an individual's interests, skills, and passions with volunteer opportunities in the Central Oregon community. SAGE offers coaching and placement for a good fit with an organization that needs volunteers.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch with Heather Martin
Heather Martin, Executive Director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, shares information about their work and plans for helping military veterans.
Around the Bend Farms
Around the Bend Farms CEO and Co-founder Ben Marsh, Executive Lead Designer Russell Simpson, and Communications Director Isabel Kiefert share about their work and future plans for providing fresh food to people with the greatest need.
Humane Society of Central Oregon
Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon tells us about the organization's 13th annual Pup Crawl. She gives us some tips for adopting and caring for our four-legged friends.
Kids Center - Providing Critical Child Abuse Services in Central Oregon
Director of Marketing & Development Ginger Theis-Stevens and Development Specialist Barbara Vella explain Kids Center's role in addressing child abuse in Central Oregon.
Cascade Chorale Spring Concert with James Knox
James Knox, Director of Cascades Chorale, talks about the Chorale and the March 2025 Concert.
SCORE and Blade Rehab
Steve Parke, SCORE Mentor, and Charles Feriend, Owner of Blade Rehab talk about SCORE and the available business assistance and services provided. Charles Feriend offers advice to new business owners and how SCORE helped his business to move forward and grow.
Oregon Adaptive Sports - Recreational opportunites for anyone with a disability
Pat Addabbo, Executive Director of Oregon Adaptive Sports, explains the wide variety of year-round athletic opportunities from snow sports to summer mountain biking for athletes with disabilities.
Bend City Update with Mike Riley
This episode includes information on Bend City Council decisions and the state of the city, including policies for DEI, housing, road construction, and future plans for Bend over the next two years.
Deschutes Land Trust - Conservation and Monarch Butterfly Habitat
Jana Hemphill, Community Engagement Manager for the Deschutes Land Trust, talks about the Land Trust's projects and ways that the community can support their conservation work.
White Women Get Ready...A Conversation with Author Amanda K Gross
Amanda K Gross is the author of "White Women Get Ready...How Healing Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change." Joining in the conversation was Edi Zwierzycki from Coming To The Table, a national organization dedicated to healing the wounds stemming from our nation's history of slavery. CTTT is sponsoring a book related event in Feb 2025 with author Amanda K Gross.
Jon Jones, Food Influencer
Jon Jones, food influencer and administrator of the Bend Foodies, Redmond Foodies and Sisters Foodies Facebook groups, shares about enjoying food in Central Oregon.