The Wonders of Nature in Your Own Back Yard with Author LeeAnn Kreigh

Author LeeAnn Kreigh talks about ways to enjoy the outdoors in Bend and Portland and discover the wonders of the natural resources including flowers, trees, shrubs, birds, mammals and other live species in nature. We explored the contents of her books - The Nature of Bend and The Nature of Portland - along with the suggested scavenger hunts in easily accessible locations in nature.

The Wonders of Nature in Your Own Back Yard with Author LeeAnn Kreigh
Carolyn Esky and Whitney Walker

Talking City Growth with Bend City Council Mike Riley

This conversation with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley explores new building in Bend with the goal of creating density rather than sprawl. In addition to city growth, there was conversation about the new fire levy, building projects in Bend (both east and west side), responsibilities of the City Council, and what drew Mike Riley to local politics.

Talking City Growth with Bend City Council Mike Riley
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Community Theater with Cascades Theatrical Company

With 45 years of productions, Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) is the longest running community theater in Central Oregon. We talked about the upcoming season, the many available roles for volunteers, and their summer youth programs.

Community Theater with Cascades Theatrical Company
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Dr. Patricia O'Neill and Dr. Yakob Ahmed remember Dr. Dick Koning of ReachAnother U.S.

Dr. Patricia O'Neill, co-Founder and President of ReachAnother U.S., and Dr. Yakob Ahmed pay tribute to the late local hero, Dr. Dick Koning, co-Founder of the organization. The ReachAnother Foundation serves babies and families in Ethiopia offering preventative care, training, support and on-going activism to address and eliminate neural tube defects in the country.

Dr. Patricia O'Neill and Dr. Yakob Ahmed remember Dr. Dick Koning of ReachAnother U.S.
Carolyn Esky

KPOV Volunteers Carolyn Clontz and Jim Burns

Carolyn Clontz and Jim Burns talk about their volunteer work with KPOV, the value of community radio, and the importance of connecting to the community through volunteering.

KPOV Volunteers Carolyn Clontz and Jim Burns
Carolyn Esky

Marie Wattier and Mattie Swanson, Founders of Women Emerging

Marie Wattier and Mattie Swanson are founders of Women Emerging. The organization focuses on women in transition, primarily women in their sixties. They talk about their yearly retreat held outside of Bend and their monthly gatherings to create, define and design in a supportive group setting.

Marie Wattier and Mattie Swanson, Founders of Women Emerging
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Women who Built Bend with Vanessa Ivey from the Deschutes Historical Museum

In honor of Women's History Month, Vanessa Ivey from the Deschutes Historical Museum talks about three women in Central Oregon who supported education, culture and the outdoors. Ruth Reid (educator in the early 1900s), Maren Gribskov (Pine Tavern entrepreneur), and Virginia Meissner (naturalist and outdoor advocate) are highlighted.

Women who Built Bend with Vanessa Ivey from the Deschutes Historical Museum
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Peaceful Presence - Compassionate Friends and Death Doulas

Carolyn and Jacquie spoke with Elizabeth Johnson, representing Peaceful Presence, a community-based organization working compassionately with those who are facing death. Efforts focus on compassionate care, helping families and individuals identify needs and wants during the process, and supporting patients and family members during the death process of a loved one.

Peaceful Presence - Compassionate Friends and Death Doulas
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

ConnectW -- Women's Network

Ginger Weeden, President of ConnectW, talks about a networking program for women entrepreneurs and business owners in the Central Oregon community. Mixing socializing with networking, the organization offers women a chance to share and learn from others on how to promote and run a successful business.

ConnectW -- Women's Network
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Tim Willis from DIY Cave

Tim Willis, owner and co-founder of the DIY Cave in Bend, Oregon, talked about the development of the business and the available programs, classes, and tools that can be used by community members to fix and create a variety of items from car repair to fused glass.

Tim Willis from DIY Cave
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Pelvic Floor Therapy with Mackenzie Van Loo

Jacquie Elliott and Jacey Silk sit down with Physical Therapist Mackenzie Van Loo, who specializes in the pelvic floor, to discuss the pelvic floor, important facts surrounding that area of the body, and how to care for yourself.

Pelvic Floor Therapy with Mackenzie Van Loo
Jacquie Elliott and Jacey Silk

Emily Boynton from Mosaic Medical

Emily Boynton is the Senior Development Director at Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit medical provider in Central Oregon serving the medical and social needs of citizens in the community. She joined Carolyn and Jacquie to discuss the wide array of medical and social services offered through the organization, how the organization originated in Central Oregon, and future plans.

Emily Boynton from Mosaic Medical
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Planned Parenthood Services and Upcoming Events

Carolyn, Jacey, and Jacquie talked with Joanna Dennis-Cook, organizational manager for the local Planned Parenthood Health Facility in Bend, OR. The conversation focused on current changes to abortion laws, services available through Planned Parenthood in Oregon, how Oregon is picking up cases from states who are restricting the right to choose, and upcoming virtual events for Willamette Planned Parenthood.

Planned Parenthood Services and Upcoming Events
Carolyn Esky, Jacey Silk and Jacquie Elliott

Heidi Hagemeier from the High Desert Museum

Jacquie and Carolyn talked to High Desert Museum Director of Communications Heidi Hagemeier about current exhibits at the Museum, displays, community partnerships, recent awards, and upcoming events.

Heidi Hagemeier from the High Desert Museum
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Betsy Warriner from Volunteer Connect and Elaine Klautzsch from MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Carolyn and Jacquie talk with Betsy Warriner from Volunteer Connect and Elaine Klautzsch from MountainStar Family Relief Nursery about volunteer opportunities available in Central Oregon on the MLK Day of Service, January 2023.

Betsy Warriner from Volunteer Connect and Elaine Klautzsch from MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Hanai House with Founder Kimberly Smythe

Kimberly Smythe, owner/founder of the nonprofit Hanai House in Bend, Oregon, talks about the available space offered to the community for a variety of events, workshops and presentations. She talks about her background and motivation to open this unique space in Central Oregon. HanaiFoundation.org

Hanai House with Founder Kimberly Smythe
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Deschutes Veterans Intervention Strategy with Leo McGregor

Veteran Leo McGregor is a happy retired professional and a dedicated volunteer mentor with the Deschutes Veterans Intervention Strategy. The VIS is a Deschutes County-specific program, designed to provide local justice-involved veterans with the opportunity to improve their criminal justice outcomes by helping them address their mental health and/or substance abuse issues that play a role in their criminal activity.

Deschutes Veterans Intervention Strategy with Leo McGregor
Steve and Paula Schaffer

Women's Healthcare...Freedom Regenerative Medicine with Naturopathic Doctor, Carol Petherbridge

Explore Women's Health Issues openly and honestly with Dr. Carol. Specializing in proactive prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence and women's sexuality, Dr. Carol addresses health challenges many women face with humor and candidness.

Women's Healthcare...Freedom Regenerative Medicine with Naturopathic Doctor, Carol Petherbridge
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky