Founders of the Open Arts Center, Claire Brislin and Maija Kellner-Rhode, tell us how this organization provides a safe space for teens and adults to explore their creative sides.
Bend Burlesque Company with Ivy Devine
A conversation with Bend Burlesque Company owner and performer, Ivy Devine. Claire Merydith and Ms. Devine explore the history of burlesque including the beginning of the Company in Bend ten years ago. Burlesque offers unique and various avenues of creative expression and is appropriate for all - women, men, trans, gay, lesbian. Bend Burlesque offers shows, story interpretation, dance and song.
Transportation and Parking with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley
This general update on the issues currently facing the Bend City Council has a focus on parking and continuing construction, including road projects. Contact City Council at council@bendoregon.gov.
How to Experience Gratitude When Life Feels Bad
Therapist Scott Cypress tells us how practicing gratitude can improve our lives and our health. It's not easy to feel grateful for anything when times are tough, but Scott gives us some tips on training our brains to get in the habit!
Bend City Update with Mike Riley: Road Safety and Road Construction Projects
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley talks about current and future road construction projects in Bend, including a focus on safety for all community members including walkers and bikers. Contact City Council at council@bendoregon.gov.
Pollinator Pathway Bend with Gwen Bartonek
Gwen Bartonek is President of the Board for Pollinator Pathway Bend. She talks about the importance of creating a pesticide free corridor of native plants in urban settings to build pollinator pathways, to keep the balance of our native plant, insect, and bird world. She offers suggestions on what community members can do in their back yard to create a healthy space for pollinators.
Central Oregon's High Desert Music Collective
Claire Merydith sits down with Charlie Utter, founder of Central Oregon's High Desert Music Collective. He tells us about his organization and how they support local artists. He also fills us in on some of our local live music events.
Food Insecurity with Pat Nadon from SAGE and Linda Orcelletto from City Club of Central Oregon
Pat Nadon from SAGE (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity) and Linda Orcelletto (representating City Club of Central Oregon) talk about an upcoming Community Conversation on food insecurity in Central Oregon. SAGE matches individuals and businesses with volunteer opportunities that support personal and professional interests and skills.
Exploring Our Local Caves with Neil Marchington
Neil Marchington, Chairman of Oregon High Desert Grotto, tells us about Central Oregon's caves and how we can keep them clean.
SCORE Mentoring -- Flex Health Consulting and Time and Place Historical Research
Ed Weiser, SCORE Mentor, talks about the free mentoring assistance available to businesses in the Central Oregon area. Assistance is provided at all stages of business development from start-ups to business expansion and troubleshooting. Dr. Lisa Flexner, Founder/Principal of Flex Health Consulting and Dr. Laura Shepard, Founder/Principal of Time and Place Historical Research, talk about their businesses and how SCORE assisted them in the start-up phase and with business development.
Coming To The Table with Mark Montgomery
Mark Montgomery is the facilitator for Central Oregon Coming To The Table, an organization dedicated to healing from racial injustice. He talks about the local group and the conversation and efforts made to insure racial equity and justice, including learning from the past, righting the wrongs, educating, and repairing the distance and separation that still exists between races.
Singalong For Soldiers: A local event that gets you singing, and supports our veterans
Claire and Carolyn talk with Scott Elnes, morning anchor on Central Oregon Daily News, and musician Randy Vance about their musical project The Singalong Brothers. The two play popular songs at local venues and encourage audience participation, with all shows benefiting Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. Also joining us is Heather Martin, Executive Director of COVR.
Aaron Switzer, Founder and Publisher of The Source Weekly
Aaron Switzer, Founder and Publisher of the Central Oregon publication The Source Weekly, spoke about the establishment of the paper in the 1990s, his motivation for creating a community information and news source, the importance of community, and the value of being informed about local government and policies.
Bend City Update with Mike Riley: Fire Safety
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley gives an update on actions, proposals and issues currently facing the City Council. He also discussed resources and general information about fire prevention and warnings as we enter fire season in Central Oregon.
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance - Feeding the Central Oregon Community
The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) believes that all people deserve "good food" and that locally sourced food nourishes the community. Executive Director Sharon Maier-Kennelly talked about the efforts of the organization to partner with local farmers and ranchers to eliminate food waste, feed those in need, connect with local food providers, and be the link to locally sourced food in Central Oregon.
A Conversation About Addiction (Part Four of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
Central Oregon Addiction Specialists Helen Feroli and Brian Hodges give us some insight into substance use disorder. They tell us what addiction really is and how we can find support when we or our loved ones are affected by it.
A Conversation About ADHD (Part Three of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
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!