Season of Nonviolence and Black History Month at COCC

Christy Walker, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Central Oregon Community College, and Betsy Walker, community activist and reading group facilitator, talk about events during the Season of Nonviolence and Black History Month available through the community and COCC.

Cheri Redgrave on Toastmaster Clubs

Cheri Redgrave, President of one of the three Central Oregon Toastmasters Clubs, talks about the international organization and the variety of clubs available here in Central Oregon. She shares benefits, the ease in joining, and how Toastmasters offers a welcoming environment for those who wish to improve communication skills. Ms. Redgrave also talks about her creation of dairy-free Cheri's HazelCream.

Bend City Update: Winter Road Maintenance

Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and David Abbas from Bend's Transportation and Mobility Department talk about road maintenance with an emphasis on winter road conditions. The need and rationale for the Bend City Transportation Fee was explored, as well as additional information about strategies and policies for communicating with community members during severe changes.

Bend's Collective Vision with City Councilor Mike Riley and Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins

Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins talk about current issues facing the City, the 2023-2025 Work Plan, and goals. They talked about the Collective Vision of the City and how they are functioning under the Guiding Principles, especially when dealing with affordable housing, infrastructure, the local environment and public safety. Citizens are encouraged to track issues and topics under discussion through the on-line City Agenda. The next plan for 2025-27 will be developed in the early part of 2025. Public input is welcomed in the first quarter of 2025.

Addressing Houselessness with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley

Bend City Councilor Mike Riley highlighted the primary issues facing the City Council during the year with a focus on state, regional and local government’s partnerships with public and private entities to address the houselessness issue. He also discussed the workings of the City Council and their oversight responsibilities.

Victoria Kristy and Antony Sparrow from Sunriver Stars

Victoria Kristy, Founder of Sunriver Stars, and Antony Sparrow talk about the Sunriver community theater, its origins, motivation, and community investment. They share information on their current production and their recruitment of directors, actors, and stagehands.

KPOV Kids Camp and Youth Radio Hour

Gillian Hodgen, Programming Manager, and Caleb Norwood, one of the hosts for Youth Radio Hour, talk about youth programs available through KPOV. Gillian talks about being a DJ on the radio for both adults and adolescents and components of Kids Camp offered during the summer. Caleb talks about how he sets up his shows and the variety of options available to other hosts on the Youth Radio Hour.

Pavel Stuchlik from NOA | AON

Pavel Stuchlik, internationally known for his healing work, is the founder of NOA | AON. The seven components of the NOA | AON lifestyle are meditation, prayer or divine commune, light diet, treat your body as a temple, selfless service, silence and nature, and singing or listening to sacred music. He talked about the workshops he offers and what led him to his life's work.

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.

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.