Dale Pilon on the Ice

Whether you like ice hockey or not, you’ll enjoy this great story Dale tells of growing up on the ice and his interesting and often too funny experiences of being the 15-year-old “big guy” on the adult men’s team. From playing his first games at seven years old to recently putting together his Old Timers League of men over 60 and from multiple countries who prepare to travel to Sweden and Finland to play in international matches. Stay tuned for Dale Pilon’s follow-up show soon after returning from their world travel games.

Think Wild Summer Camps with Sally Compton

Sally Compton, Executive Director of Think Wild, was Carolyn's guest on The Point on to talk about "Wild Wonders" summer camps for elementary-aged children in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties beginning in June. 

John Nielsen on Homelessness in Redmond

John Nielsen, proactive longtime Redmond, Oregon resident, father, and business professional talks with The Point Friday Host Steve about Redmond’s current homelessness issue and what can clearly be done to return displaced families back to life as it should be, inside their own homes. John will discuss what’s clearly not being done by a majority of local government. His thoughts may surprise you.

Pet Evacuation Team with Vikki Sheerer

Vikki Sheerer, Regional Director for Pet Evacuation Team, shares the mission and work of Pet Evacuation Team in rescuing the animals of Oregon residents when they face natural disasters such as wildfire and flooding.

Local Youth Juniper Rook (she/her) on the Life and Times of a Teen Activist

In 2018, 12-year-old, yes, 12-year-old Juniper came to KPOV to tell the community that she was organizing a student walkout to demand safe schools.

Juniper, now 16, and a Redmond Proficiency Academy student has become a highly effective activist. We recently profiled her again on the Point about another student walkout on gun safety and related bills in the Oregon legislature.

She also discussed her activism, history, motivation, the challenges and prejudices she faces as a young female activist, and a powerful letter she wrote to the Redmond City Council.

KPOV gave Juniper a platform to speak, she found her activist voice, and took off!

Vámonos Outside with Wesley Heredia and Eduardo Romero

Wesley Heredia, Programs Coordinator, and Eduardo "Eddie" Romero, Program Assistant, from Vámonos Outside, talk about their programs to encourage and facilitate Latinx and BIPOC Central Oregonians in getting outdoors to ski, hike, mountain bike, rock climb, and camp.

Andrew Hoeksema from Shepherd's House Ministries Redmond Campus

From KPOV High Desert Community Radio, we talk to Andrew Hoeksema, Redmond City Director of Shepherd’s House Ministries Redmond Campus. Andrew has 2 decades of experience in non-profit work with community based & faith organizations. Today, Andrew shares observations about how the unhoused population has evolved in the last 5 yrs in Central OR, from nearly invisible to highly visible.