A Vision for Bend with Laura Fritz of Envision Bend

The City of Bend is creating a new vision for our collective future by talking to our friends and neighbors, organizations and businesses.

Key to that project is the nonprofit group, Envision Bend. They describe the work on their website, envisionbend.org, as follows:

Envision Bend has launched the Bend Vision Project to engage community members in developing a vision action plan for this place we call home. Listening to all voices we are learning firsthand about the challenges our community faces—and how we can build on opportunities to move Bend and Central Oregon forward.

Bruce and Steve spoke with Executive Director Laura Fritz about the issues, process, and goals of the Bend Vision Project, and how you can make your voice heard in the future of our community.

A Vision for Bend with Laura Fritz of Envision Bend
Bruce Morris and Steve Schaffer
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Summer Pride and All It Means with Alex Simpson of Out Central Oregon

Summer Pride Festival in Central Oregon truly gifts us with a "magical spirit" as guest Alex Simpson of Out Central Oregon describes it on the Tuesday Point, June 7.

And Pride, Pride Month, Drag and much more have even more profound significance for our LGBTQIA+ community.

Hear Alex talk all about it with a touch of their own magic.

Summer Pride takes place June 25 from Noon to 5pm in Drake Park in Bend.

Find more on Summer Pride, Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ gatherings and activities at outcentraloregon.com and look for the KPOV tent at the festival.

Summer Pride and All It Means with Alex Simpson of Out Central Oregon
Bruce Morris
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Juneteenth with Kenny Adams from The Father's Group

With Juneteenth, the 19th of June, coming up in a couple of weeks, the June 2 Thursday Point featured Kenny Adams, Executive Director of the Father's Group. They are presenters of the Juneteenth Celebration 2022 in Bend.

Tune in for a conversation about being a father, lifting up local youth, liberation, Juneteenth, and an enlightening discussion of what it means to view the world through an Afrocentric lens.

Juneteenth with Kenny Adams from The Father's Group
Bruce Morris
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Dale Pilon On The Ice Part 2

Dale Pilon of the World Traveling “Old Timers” Ice Hockey team returns to The Point Friday to talk with local ice hockey enthusiast Erik Paulsen about his fun and interesting experiences traveling to Finland and Sweden to play ice hockey across the world.

Dale Pilon on the Ice Part 2
Paula and Steve Schaffer
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Gardening in the High Desert with Amy Jo Detweiler on the OSU Extension Connection

Amy Jo Detweiler, Professor and Community Horticulturist for the OSU Extension, manages the OSU Master Gardener program, including education for “Green Industry” professionals. Professor Detweiler provides outreach and education for backyard gardeners focusing on sustainable gardening practices, water-wise gardening, fire-wise landscaping, and backyard food production in the topic of today's show "Gardening in the High Desert."

Gardening in the High Desert with Amy Jo Detweiler on the OSU Extension Connection
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Morgan Schmidt, Candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner #3

Pastor Morgan Schmidt, Candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, talked to us before the May 17 primary. She sees her role as an elected official as loving her neighbors effectively. Hear about her approach to serving in political office.

Morgan Schmidt, Candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner #3
Steve and Paula Schaffer
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The Environmental Center's Community Innovation Fund with Udara (Abeysekera) Bickett

Udara (Abeysekera) Bickett, Rethink Waste Program Manager, tells us about the Community Innovation Fund, a grant program for anyone who wants to reduce waste in their community. Individuals, groups, and businesses can apply for funding for projects that focus on waste reduction projects in the $500-$2,000 range. Udara talks about how to apply for the program and gives Gillian some recycling/marriage advice.

The Environmental Center's Community Innovation Fund with Udara (Abeysekera) Bickett
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Around the Bend Farms

Benjamin Marsh, Chris Fasan, and Russell Simpson, Around the Bend Farms share about their progress in developing the hydroponic farm they have set up for The Giving Plate in Bend and about the Grownology delivery system.

Around the Bend Farms
Carolyn Clontz
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Denise LaBuda, Director of Communications for the Council on Aging

Every May we celebrate the contributions of Older Americans and their time and wisdom to make our communities stronger, more informed, and better connected. They are our loved ones, friends, mentors, essential workers, volunteers, and neighbors. We celebrate their achievements and recommit to providing our elders with the support and services they need to thrive and age with dignity. The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities.

Denise LaBuda, Director of Communications for the Council on Aging
Steve Schaffer
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Under The Penumbra of Rights with Josie Stanfield

KPOV Board Member, founder of Central Oregon Diversity Project and Community Organizer Josie Stanfield talks with host Bruce Morris about the right to privacy found to exist in the United States Constitution and what the Supreme Court described as a "penumbra" of rights emanating from the Bill of Rights.

They discussed the recent draft overturning of Roe V. Wade. From there, the discussion moved to the other rights, such as the right to use contraception, same-sex marriage, marriage among different races, and more that are also based on the right to privacy and therefore at risk.

What rights are under the penumbra and what could be lost after Roe is overturned as expected?

Under the Penumbra of Rights with Josie Stanfield
Bruce Morris
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Dogtown USA Canicross Dog and Jog with Bruce Stegmaier

Bruce Stegmaier, owner of Alpine Outfitters, shares about the first annual Dogtown USA Canicross Dog and Jog at the Redmond Fairgrounds on May 28th sponsored by Alpine Outfitters and Oregon Trail of Dreams Sled Dog Rides.

Bruce Stegmaier, owner of Alpine Outfitters, shares about the first annual Dogtown USA Canicross Dog
Carolyn Clontz
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Food Hero with Katie Ahern on the OSU Extension Connection

Katie Ahern, Family & Community Health/SNAP-Education for OSU Extension Service, tells us about the Food Hero website and publication. Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful tips. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll find something new for your family to enjoy.

Food Hero with Katie Ahern on the OSU Extension Connection
Steve and Paula Schaffer
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