Glenn Deveney, Regional Director for Outpatient Services for Serenity Lane Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services, discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals with substance use disorders and their support network of family, friends, and employers.
Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services and the Diamonds and Dust Annual Fundraiser
Polly Cohen, Executive Director for Healing Reins Equine Assisted Therapy, talks about the one year anniversary of their growing occupational health therapy program along with the range of physical and mental health services. Also covered: the patient types who receive services, the horses that are part of the healing herd, and the upcoming Diamonds and Dust annual fundraiser (Sept. 26, 2026). www.HealingReins.org
Friends of The Children
Rachel Cardwell, Executive Director for Friends of the Children Central Oregon, explains the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the long-term benefits of the unique Friends of the Children program which links at-risk kindergarten students with professional mentors for 12.5 years (the duration of their school years). www.FriendsCentralOregon.org
Destination Rehab - Helping patients with neurological challenges to reclaim an active life in the great outdoors.
Carol-Ann Nelson, founder and executive director of Destination Rehab, describes how people with neurological issues can enjoy outdoor recreation like kayaking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, and other activities. www.DestinationRehab.org
Sunriver Music Festival - Celebrates its 49th summer season and 250 years of American music.
Meagan Iverson, the executive director for the Sunriver Music Festival, talks about the 49th summer season of the festival including the featured musicians and the robust music education programs made possible by festival funding. www.SunriverMusic.org
Camp Fire Central Oregon - 110 years supporting the high desert needs community support now.
Kecia Kubota, Camp Fire Central Oregon's executive director, talks about their 110 year history in Central Oregon and addresses the significant loss of funding that threatens a wide range of kid-centered programs. www.CampFireCO.org
Moving into stable housing without furniture? Furnish Hope can help with that!
Megan Martin, the founding executive director for Furnish Hope, talks about the exponential growth of Furnish Hope, a program that started with a request to help one family obtain furniture as they moved into stable housing. Ten years later, more than 3,000 families across Central Oregon have benefitted from their vital transitional support. www.FurnishHope.com
Deschutes County Dept of Solid Waste - Modernized Recycling with Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson, Community Engagement Coordinator for Deschutes County's Department of Solid Waste, shares new recycling guidance as part of the Recycling Modernization Act (RMA). www.DeschutesCounty.gov
ONDA - Protecting Biodiverse Wildlands in Central and Eastern Oregon
Ryan Houston, the Executive Director for the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), discusses 1) the status on lithium mining in southeastern Oregon's McDermitt Caldera, and 2) the open comment period on a federal proposal to deregulate cattle grazing in Central and Eastern Oregon (closes July 13 at 9:00pm PDT). www.ONDA.org
J Bar J Youth Services and the 2026 Oregon High Desert Classics Hunter-Jumper Horse Show
J Bar J Youth Services CEO and President, Stephanie Alvstad, and Chief Operating Officer, Keith Riggs, discuss the wide range of credentialed services they provide to at-risk youth across 15 different programs in nine locations in Central Oregon. www.JbarJ.org
They also preview their largest fundraiser, The Oregon High Desert Classics, a free-to-the-public event that brings world-class horses and riders to J Bar J's Hamby Ranch in Bend July 8-12, 2026. www.OregonHighDesertClassics.org
Seed to Table - Talking about the POP Club (Power of Produce)
Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director at Seed to Table in Sisters OR, talks about the opening of the 2026 Sisters Farmers Market, youth and adult education programs, and shares what it's like to farm vegetables in Central Oregon. www.SeedtoTableOregon.org and SistersFarmersMarket.com
ClearPath Healthcare formerly Hospice of Redmond
Hospice of Redmond has expanded into in-home healthcare and rebranded as ClearPath Healthcare. Community Engagement Manager Lauren Lebien explains both the new and old services. And yes, The Festival of Trees will return in 2026. www.ClearPathHealthCare.org
Discover Your Northwest - What makes the Deschutes National Forest a great place to visit.
Karen Walsh, Director of Programs for Discover Your Northwest, discusses the education and preservation programs that keep the1.6 million acres of Deschutes National Forest lands in the top five national forest destinations in the USA. www.DiscoverNW.org
Visit Central Oregon's Role in High Desert Tourism
Scott Larson, President and CEO for Visit Central Oregon, talks about tourism in the high desert, VCO's efforts to leverage partnerships to bring travelers both in peak and off-peak seasons, and nearly $2M from the Future Fund to strengthen accessibility to local tourism-related projects over the past four years. www.VisitCentralOregon.com
Neurodiversity - What We Are Learning
Dr. Drew Collins, ND, a naturopathic doctor and accupuncturist, talks about the latest developments in the field of neurodivergence from both a scientific and practical point of view. www.ProActive.com
Think Wild - Nesting Season and It's Time for a Wildlife Baby Shower
Molly Honea, Communications and Develpment Manager for Think Wild, talks about the upcoming 6th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. Other topics: what to do when encountering injured / orphaned wildlife (hotline 541-241-8680), construction of the semi-aquatic mammal enclosure, and the animals and birds recently returned to the wild. www.ThinkWildCO.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.
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.
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
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.