Since 2022, Hearts Unknown Education (HUE) has offered free art classes for youth in a space free of judgment and where they know there is hope for the future. Nicola Carpinelli is Executive Director and co-founder. Dr. Maya Heck is an adult, child, and adolescent board-certified psychiatrist at St. Charles Health System and a member of HUE’s Board of Directors. They talk about the programming HUE offers for youth at their art space on Franklin Avenue, as well as their upcoming fundraiser - Art from the Heart. ilovehue.org
The Wisdom of First Foods with Dr. Drew Collins
Dr. Drew Evan Collins, ND, is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, artist, and herbalist. He visited The Point on KPOV to talk about his book, The Wisdom of First Foods: Exploring the Traditional Diet of Central Oregon's First Nations, and his painting that inspired it. Dr. Collins practices integrative medicine and is the owner and director of Proactive Choice.
Wine With Your Gyn with Dr. Erin LeGrand and Dr. Sarah Hellmann
Gynecologists Dr. Erin LeGrand and Dr. Sarah Hellmann share about their podcast "Wine With Your Gyn" and their upcoming fundraiser.
Homegrown Music Festival with Scottie McClelland
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cascade Chorale Spring Concert with James Knox
James Knox, Director of Cascades Chorale, talks about the Chorale and the March 2025 Concert.
Black History Month at COCC with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator
Marcus LeGrand, Afrocenter Program Coordinator at COCC, talks about the events for Black History Month at COCC, welcoming speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph.
Jericho Road of Redmond with Don Senecal
Don Senecal from Jericho Road of Redmond shares history and current services that Jericho Road offers to families in Redmond and Central Oregon.
Lindsey Provost from Ember's Wildflower Animal Sanctuary
Jacey Silk hosts the Monday Point for an interview between Carolyn Clontz and Lindsey Provost, Founder and Director of Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue. Lindsey shares valuable information about bunnies as pets, the sanctuary, and an Easter fundraiser coming up on April 7th and 8th.
Chris Gossard, Executive Director of KPOV
Chris Gossard, new Executive Director at KPOV High Desert Community Radio, shares information about himself and his aspirations for KPOV in its next 17 years of broadcasts.
Ginger Theis-Stevens, Director of Development and Marketing at KIDS Center
Ginger Theis-Stevens, Director of Development and Marketing at KIDS Center, shares about how KIDS Center helps children and families affected by child abuse.
Dee Ann Lewis, Executive Director of Family Resource Early Learning Program of Central Oregon
Dee Ann Lewis, Executive Director of Family Resource Early Learning Program of Central Oregon, shares about how they help parents with parenting skills and about a special grant they received from Oregon Community Foundation.
Supporting Pollinators with Jen Sawyer from Go Hive Yourself
Jen Sawyer from Go Hive Yourself shares ideas about how to support pollinators and insects with environmentally friendly methods and materials.
Robert Mason, Letters Against Depression
Robert Mason, founder of Letters Against Depression, shares his journey with depression and his unique non-profit developed to help others with depression.
Dark Skies Central Oregon
Rima Givot, Sisters High School Science Teacher and Astronomy Club Advisor, and students Lizzy McCrystal and Kaleb Woods talk about the Sisters High School Astronomy Club and Dark Skies Central Oregon.
Colette Boylan, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
Colette Boylan, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, talks about teaching and getting students and adults alike involved in community initiatives and has special plans for the area around the Bill Healy Bridge.
Lindsey Provost, Founder and Director of Ember's Wildflower Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue
Lindsey Provost, Founder and Director of Ember's Wildflower Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue, shares about their 4-year-old bunny rescue operation in Redmond as well as important bunny care information.
350 Deschutes Opposition to GTN Xpress Pipeline through Central Oregon
Diane Hodiak, Founder and Executive Director of 350 Deschutes, talks about opposition to the expansion of the GTN Xpress pipeline, which would increase the volume of gas flowing through Oregon.