Kenny Adams is Executive Director of The Father’s Group, a nonprofit focused on eliminating barriers to success for children from marginalized communities. Today’s show is about one of many important programs: the scholarship to celebrate Deshaun Adderley’s legacy. The scholarship is open to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students residing in Central Oregon ages 16 to 24.
The Green Leadership Coalition with Olive Nye
Olive Nye is a co-leader with the Green Leadership Coalition, a group of high school students advocating for sustainability initiatives in their schools.
Olive talks to us about the group's goals for this year and the importance of making connections with other students who care about the environment. Later, she helps Gillian come down from the shock of learning how long some high school students let their cars idle.
Reversing Chronic Inflammation with COCC Instructor Jari Serra
Jari Serra, Integrative Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Educator, talks about her Central Oregon Community College class, "Reversing Chronic Inflammation.”
Zak Boone, Central Oregon Community College Foundation
Zak Boone, Chief Advancement Officer and Foundation Executive Director for Central Oregon Community College Foundation, talks about the scholarship program, fundraising events, and outreach to the community in various ways.
The Source Weekly Turns 25 -- Founder Aaron Switzer Talks All About It
In this episode of the Tuesday Point Podcast, we talk with someone who has become a true pillar of this community: Aaron Switzer, founder and publisher of the Source Weekly. The Source recently issued its 25th anniversary edition as Central Oregon’s alternative weekly news magazine. Aaron talks about how it all happened and his vision for the future of The Source.
In a broad conversation, Aaron addressed everything from the differences and similarities in Bend journalism over 25 years to social media to the staying power of print journalism in a digital world.
You can read The Source Weekly on line at bendsource.com and find it in the blue boxes all over Central Oregon.
Author Memphis Menser
Memphis Menser, 16-year-old Bend High School student and author of her self-published book Truly Yours, The Truth, shares about herself and her journey as a young author.
Meagan Iverson, Executive Director at Sunriver Music Festival
Meagan Iverson, Executive Director at Sunriver Music Festival, shares about the 45th Summer Music Festival August 8-21 and about other performances and educational experiences throughout the year.
The 4-H Program on the OSU Extension Connection
We talked with Elizabeth Brunner, the 4-H Program Coordinator for the Deschutes County OSU Extension Service, and Holly Silvey, OSU Extension Student Intern, about the many fun and educational opportunities for youth and adults in the 4-H Program.
Art and Healing Young Hearts Unknown
Nicola Carpinelli and KPOV DJ Bruce
In an exuberant, inspiring and deep interview, Nicola Carpinelli and Dr. Howard Asher talk about the powerful role of art and self-expression in our young people. Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) has been working with adolescents in hopes of helping our youth to cope with the stress, anxiety and depression that is so prevalent in our world.
This year on World Youth Day, August 12, HUE and Dead Poets Foundation, founded by Mariel Hemingway, will host an art opening at Layor Art Gallery in downtown Bend featuring young local artists. Artist, art/creative wellness teacher Nicola Carpinelli has tasked children with creating a flower, not existing in nature, and giving it a name. The flowers will be presented as symbols of hope in this incredibly trying time.
This one is not to be missed as Nicola and Dr. Asher transmit the power of art to heal the soul in eloquent, accessible language and an unabashed enthusiasm born of true passion and commitment.
Veterans Outreach with Greg Ford
Greg Ford, Veterans Outreach Specialist at Central Oregon Veterans Center, shares about his work to guide veterans to the many services offered through the Veterans Center in Bend. Greg served in the military himself so he is well aware of what it is like to navigate the system.
The State of Women's Health Care in Oregon after Roe v. Wade
On June 24, 2022, The United States Supreme Court overruled the 50 year old case of Roe v. Wade that had recognized the right of women to abortion services in the United States.
The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Care Center, overturned Roe based on a historical telling of the state of women’s rights in the 1700s and 1800s. The historical descriptions have been criticized as being too narrow and overlooking that fact that it was lawful at those times for women to have abortions until a certain point in pregnancy.
It is important to understand that Dobbs did not make abortion unlawful and the laws of Oregon and many other states do allow women to obtain abortion services.
On Tuesday, June 28, we spoke with Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette, including Bend Health Center manager Joanna Dennis-Cook and long-time health services educator Liliana Cabrera. We were also joined in the studio Shanti O’Connor, host of KPOV’s Tuesday afternoon show curiosity Lab, which focuses on women’s issues.
Energy Planning with Grace Andrews
Grace Andrews, Energy Coordinator at The Environmental Center, talks about energy planning in Deschutes County.
"Peace Through Music" with Julie Hanney and Andrew Bansemer from Grace First Lutheran
Julie Hanney, Music Director at Grace First Lutheran Church, and Pastor Andrew Bansemer of Grace First Lutheran, talk about a "Peace Through Music" concert on July 31 to benefit Saving Grace, which offers safety, hope and healing to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and engages Central Oregon to build life free from violence.
Dr. John Corso on Defusing Deadly Disease
Our second installment with John Corso, Board Certified Doctor of Internal Medicine and author of “Stupid Reasons People Die. An Ingenious Plot For Defusing Deadly Diseases,” goes deep to say how to make the Keto diet work for you for a lifetime of improved health, more energy and slow aging.
Anne Graham, Author of "Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders"
Anne Graham, Redmond resident and author of the recently published "Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders," had a professional career in both genders as an engineer. She discusses how she transitioned mid-life while in a senior role for a major corporation.
You can also listen to Anne’s 2018 interview on The Point here.
The Spirit of Service: Samson Muhalia and Humanure Kenya
In this podcast we are talking about dedicated service to one’s community. Samson Mahalia is a Kenyan man and CEO of a nonprofit there called Humanure. Samson has also worked with Habitat for Humanity and the Africa Yoga Project. He came to our attention because he visits Bend annually with Namapsa Yoga and Massage to teach yoga and raise funds for Humanure.
Humanure makes and distributes composting toilets in the rural areas of Kenya in schools and other places. The toilets save water, protect the water supply from contamination, and the compost is used to grow vegetables and other plants. Our interview with Samson was recorded last week.
You will love Samson’s great spirit, commitment to service and enthusiasm for his life’s callings. It’s a refreshing story in what is becoming a bit of a cynical and despairing time.
Camping With Your Dogs with Sarah-Anne Reed from Pack Dynamics
The Dog Days of Summer have returned so we revisit an interview with Sarah-Anne Reed from Pack Dynamics about camping with your dogs.
John Nielsen, Candidate for Redmond City Council
John Nielsen, candidate for Redmond City Council, talks about his reasons for running, his frustration with political polarization, homelessness, affordable housing and other issues related to the city of Redmond.
Summer Reading Program at Deschutes Public Library
Paige Bentley-Flanner, Community Librarian at the Deschutes Public Library, discusses the 2022 "Summer With the Library" program and how everyone can participate throughout the summer.
Opening Outdoors: Pat Addabbo and Oregon Adaptive Sports
We all know Central Oregon offers a spectacular array of outdoor activities, but they are not always accessible to everyone, including people living with disabilities. Beginning as a group of volunteers, Oregon Adaptive Sports has been working to increase outdoor access for all since 1996. Now a local nonprofit group, OAS is empowering Central Oregonians to engage actively with our beautiful lands in skiing, bicycling, golf and more.
We spoke with Pat Addabbo, Executive Director of Oregon Adaptive Sports, about their programs, the inspiring experience of a profoundly injured former athlete, their summer programs, and a fundraiser coming up in September with Bob Weir.
You can find more information about Oregon Adaptive Sports at oregonadaptivesports.org and more about their September fundraiser at bigstockfundraiser.org.