Around the Bend Farms Programs with Ben Marsh and Josh Lesco

Ben Marsh, Co-founder and CEO, and Josh Lesco, Lead Farm Manager, of Around the Bend Farms, share about the development of ABF an the programs they have developed to help alleviate food insecurity in Central Oregon and particularly at Warm Springs.

Around the Bend Farms Programs with Ben Marsh and Josh Lesco
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

Dusty and Stacia --- Not'cho Grandma's Bingo and the YouNI Movement

Dusty and Stacia talk about the work they do to support nonprofits in the community. They also openly share their personal stories of self-exploration of who they want to be in this world and how they connect with each other and others. They have also started a movement...YOUNI...to create opportunities where "we all can show up authentically and feel safe, celebrated and supported and experience JOY!" Information available at younimovement.com.

Dusty and Stacia --- Not'cho Grandma's Bingo and the YouNI Movement
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Esky

COPY - Central Oregon Project for Youth

Bob Moore, Project Coordinator for COPY (Central Oregon Program for Youth), talked about the program, volunteer opportunities, and the significant role youth mentors play when working with children whose parents are incarcerated. copy@deschutes.org

COPY - Central Oregon Project for Youth
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Esky

Saving Grace Development Director Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Miller, Development Director for Saving Grace, shares how the nonprofit helps youths and adults who are dealing with abuse. Their second annual Purple Party is coming up in September.

Saving Grace Development Director Stephanie Miller
Louis Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

Oregrown in Redmond

Hunter Neubauer, founder of Oregrown Dispensary, shares about the journey of opening cannabis dispensaries in Central Oregon.

Oregrown in Redmond
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

Dark Sky Oregon with Chris Hill

Dark Sky Oregon Board Member Chris Hill Shares about the importance of dark skies and programs he is working on with Central Oregon groups.

Dark Sky Oregon with Chris Hill
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

Noemi Arellano Summer from Central Oregon News Guild

Noemi Arellano Summer - reporter with The Bulletin and bargaining committee member with Central Oregon News Guild - details the issues facing the union representing the staff in negotiations with The Bulletin newspaper.

Noemi Arellano Summer from Central Oregon News Guild
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

The Silent Bully: Escaping the Grip of Abusive Brain Chatter with Jacquie Elliott

Spiritual coach, mentor, public speaker and author, Jacquie Elliott, talks about her memoir/book "The Silent Bully: Escaping the Grip of Abusive Brain Chatter" and how her life experiences led to personal insecurity and doubt. In her book, she writes about the importance of challenging the negative self-talk and finding new messages that lead to fulfillment, contentment, and personal happiness.

The Silent Bully: Escaping the Grip of Abusive Brain Chatter with Jacquie Elliott
Carolyn Esky and Claire Merydith

Steven Koski from First Presbyterian Church on Christian Nationalism

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, lead pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Bend, talks about how Christian nationalists are distorting the message of Jesus Christ, which he says is a message of love over power rather than the love of power.

Steven Koski from First Presbyterian Church on Christian Nationalism
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number

"We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number" is a remembrance ceremony carried out each Memorial Day on Troy Field to share the names of over 7,000 service members who were killed in the line of duty in the Gulf War and War in Afghanistan.

We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz