Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Cypress tells us about ADHD: what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it.
A Conversation About Anxiety (Part Two of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
Occupational Therapist Taryn DuBose gives us some tips on living with anxiety and discusses how occupational therapy can help us manage this condition.
Coping With Depression (Part One of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Claire hosts a four-part series highlighting some of the most common psychological conditions we face. On part one of this series, professional counselor Scott Cypress gives us some insight into living with depression.
Bend Moonlight Market with Kiki Castro
Kiki Castro is the founder of Bend's Moonlight Market, and drummer of local band Not Your Ex Lover. She tells us about the market's history and what we can find at this pop-up event. We also get to hear a song by her band!
Disaster Preparedness Resources from OSU Extension with Glenda Hyde
Community Educator Glenda Hyde from the OSU Extension talks about ways to prepare for disasters, fires, floods, earthquakes including caring for children and pets, planning for water and food storage, and coordinating efforts in communities. She also shares available resources to help individuals meet their needs.
Latino Community Association with Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy, Deputy Director of Central Oregon's Latino Community Association, tells us about changes within the organization during the first two months of Trump's second term. She also gives us information about the LCA's Citizenship classes, and how we can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Catalina Sanchez Frank and Patricia Pizarro from The Latino Community Association
The Latino Community Association's Catalina Sanchez Frank, Executive Director, and Patricia Pizarro, Immigration Attorney, tell us about the array of services the LCA offers our community. They also discuss some of the changes the organization is experiencing under our country's new administration.
Heather Dion with CASA of Bend
Heather Dion, Executive Director of CASA, tells us about this organization, how they help local foster children, and how we can be involved. She also tells us about their first annual Courtside for CASA Pickleball Classic.
COCC Advocacy for the On-Campus 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Representatives from Central Oregon Community College talk of the college's history and efforts to provide a safe and educational environment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ on-campus community. Guests: Professor Cat Finney, Librarian (Collections and Acquisitions), Dr. Buffy Stoll Turton, First Year Experience Coordination, and Ruth Vernotico, Student Program Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion.
Bend Language Institute
Christina Cappy, founder of the Bend Language Institute, tells us about her learning center and how we can sign up for language classes.
Betsy Warriner, Connect Central Oregon, Volunteer Opportunities on the MLK Day of Service
Betsy Warriner, representing Connect Central Oregon, talks about the value of volunteering to connect with the community. She also talks about ways community members can sign up for participation in the MLK Day of Service and the types of volunteer opportunities available.
Owner of Organized and Really Living Julie Fagan offers ideas for organizing your home and life
Julie Fagan, owner of Organized and Really Living, talks about personal strategies that can help one to live comfortably through organization. She offers suggestions and tools to align behaviors with the organization of possessions, building on what is most important to the individual.
Handling Grief During the Holidays with Sarah Peterson from Clear Mourning
Grief is universal and support, understanding, and counseling can help someone in the grieving process. We talked to Sarah Peterson, founder of the nonprofit Clear Mourning, about dealing with grief not only during the holidays but throughout the year. Information on the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and available services in Central Oregon are also covered.
Latino Community Association Offers Services to Immigrants and Empowers Families
Lucia Barragan, Development Manager for the Latino Community Association (LCA), and Patricia Pizarro, an immigration attorney with LCA, talk about services available to the Latino Community through their organization, including legal representation on immigration issues. They also discussed their sold-out luncheon focusing on empowering families and supporting the Central Oregon immigrant population.