Warning: This episode mentions suicide. Jacey Silk and Louise Kaplan speak to Michael Stevens (Pema Kunsang), founder and teacher at The Natural Mind Dharma Center in Bend, OR, about spirituality and Vajrayana Buddhism.
350 Deschutes Opposition to GTN Xpress Pipeline through Central Oregon
Diane Hodiak, Founder and Executive Director of 350 Deschutes, talks about opposition to the expansion of the GTN Xpress pipeline, which would increase the volume of gas flowing through Oregon.
Heidi Hagemeier from the High Desert Museum
Jacquie and Carolyn talked to High Desert Museum Director of Communications Heidi Hagemeier about current exhibits at the Museum, displays, community partnerships, recent awards, and upcoming events.
Redmond Homelessness Crisis Discussion with James Cook
Jacey Silk and Louise Kaplan speak to James Cook, Community Advocate for homeless in Redmond and Vice Chair of Oasis Village, about homeless issues and the upcoming forum on homelessness taking place on January 19th.
National School Choice Awareness Week
Shelby Doyle, Vice President for Public Awareness at National School Choice Awareness Foundation, shares about their National School Choice Week January 22-28.
Betsy Warriner from Volunteer Connect and Elaine Klautzsch from MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
Carolyn and Jacquie talk with Betsy Warriner from Volunteer Connect and Elaine Klautzsch from MountainStar Family Relief Nursery about volunteer opportunities available in Central Oregon on the MLK Day of Service, January 2023.
How Facing your Mortality can Lead to Living your Best Life with Cheryl Adcox
Jacey Silk and Louise Kaplan sit down with Cheryl Adcox, Registered Nurse and End-of-Life Doula, to learn how discussing death can inspire you to live your best life. More information available at deathdoulahandinhand.com.
Hanai House with Founder Kimberly Smythe
Kimberly Smythe, owner/founder of the nonprofit Hanai House in Bend, Oregon, talks about the available space offered to the community for a variety of events, workshops and presentations. She talks about her background and motivation to open this unique space in Central Oregon. HanaiFoundation.org
Mayor of Redmond George Endicott's Outgoing Interview After a Seven-year Term
Louise Kaplan and Jacey Silk sit down with George Endicott, outgoing Mayor of Redmond, to reflect on his long and eventful career from NATO to local politics.
Clothing and Supplies Drive with Luke Richter
Peace Keepers founder Luke Richter heads up a freezing weather clothing and supplies drive for Central Oregon's Homeless Community. A full 40% of Central Oregon's homeless population are working and still can not afford what's known as affordable housing. The crisis is greater than housing; it's what to do tonight in single digit temperatures. Learn where to start here.
It's time to work together to save lives.
Cascades East Transit with Derek Hofbauer
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky have a discussion with Derek Hofbauer about Cascade East Transit and services in Central Oregon.
Mistletoe with Dr. Jeremiah Dung on the Extension Connection
Mistletoe! With us today is Jeremiah Dung – Associate Professor, Plant Pathologist Oregon State University Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Jeremiah is also Interim Director of the Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Safe Parking with Pastor Rick Russell and Sierra Hopper from Mountain View Community Development
Jacey Silk and Carolyn Esky discuss the Safe Parking program as a solution to the homeless parking situation in Redmond, OR, with Pastor Rick Russell and Safe Parking Director Sierra Hopper from Mountain View Community Development.
Conversation with Raven Makes Gallery Owners about the Importance of Indigenous Artwork
Raven Makes Gallery works to educate the community about Native American culture through featuring authentic Indigenous artwork.
Deschutes Veterans Intervention Strategy with Leo McGregor
Veteran Leo McGregor is a happy retired professional and a dedicated volunteer mentor with the Deschutes Veterans Intervention Strategy. The VIS is a Deschutes County-specific program, designed to provide local justice-involved veterans with the opportunity to improve their criminal justice outcomes by helping them address their mental health and/or substance abuse issues that play a role in their criminal activity.
Women's Healthcare...Freedom Regenerative Medicine with Naturopathic Doctor, Carol Petherbridge
Explore Women's Health Issues openly and honestly with Dr. Carol. Specializing in proactive prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence and women's sexuality, Dr. Carol addresses health challenges many women face with humor and candidness.
Talking Frankly About Sex and Satisfaction
Dr. Jane Guyn, internationally known sexologist and author, talks openly about sex, sexual satisfaction, and how to achieve sexual intimacy in relationships. There’s more information at howtofixmysexlife.com.
Cattle and Land Management with Scott Dugan on the OSU Extension Connection
Guest Scott Dugan is an OSU Extension Service Educator, award-winning writer for the Extension Cattle & Land Management Service, and an in-person educator for all tri-county farm and ranch owners. He talks about all his OSU Extension department has to offer local farmers and ranchers, from the hobby farmer to the thousands-acre rancher; Scott Dugan has a lot of help for all your land and animal questions.
Dennis Alimena, Co-founder of Mindset 4 Success
Dennis Alimena, co-founder of Mindset for Success.org and an ardent student of Crypto-Currency or Crypto is here to discuss a digital currency that works as a medium of exchange through a computer network that is not reliant on any central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it.
Every Brain Needs Music: Dr. Larry Sherman and the Chandler Lecture Series
OSHU Professor of Neuroscience, Dr. Larry Sherman, talks to Bruce about his lecture in the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture series entitled Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience Of Music-Making And Listening. The presentation is October 20 at COCC. You can find more information and a ticket link here.
The talk involves great classical music and signing, audience singing, and cutting-edge information about how learning to make music strengthens the brain in very significant ways.
This interview gets into the science, but also Dr. Sherman’s own life and reasons for adding this study of music and the brain to his foundational work on repairing damage to the brain.
Dr. Sherman also has a book of the same name coming out soon with co-author Dennis Plies.