Dark Skies Central Oregon

Rima Givot, Sisters High School Science Teacher and Astronomy Club Advisor, and students Lizzy McCrystal and Kaleb Woods talk about the Sisters High School Astronomy Club and Dark Skies Central Oregon.

Tim Willis from DIY Cave

Tim Willis, owner and co-founder of the DIY Cave in Bend, Oregon, talked about the development of the business and the available programs, classes, and tools that can be used by community members to fix and create a variety of items from car repair to fused glass.

Life Begins at 50 with Sally Griffin

Sally Griffin shares her fascinating story of her real-life experience, from wife and mother turned liquor store owner, to college student at age 50 who graduated with a master’s degree in education. She’s now retired after a career as a high school teacher.. Life begins at 50!

Pelvic Floor Therapy with Mackenzie Van Loo

Jacquie Elliott and Jacey Silk sit down with Physical Therapist Mackenzie Van Loo, who specializes in the pelvic floor, to discuss the pelvic floor, important facts surrounding that area of the body, and how to care for yourself.

Colette Boylan, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council

Colette Boylan, Education and Outreach Coordinator for Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, talks about teaching and getting students and adults alike involved in community initiatives and has special plans for the area around the Bill Healy Bridge.

Emily Boynton from Mosaic Medical

Emily Boynton is the Senior Development Director at Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit medical provider in Central Oregon serving the medical and social needs of citizens in the community. She joined Carolyn and Jacquie to discuss the wide array of medical and social services offered through the organization, how the organization originated in Central Oregon, and future plans.

Planned Parenthood Services and Upcoming Events

Carolyn, Jacey, and Jacquie talked with Joanna Dennis-Cook, organizational manager for the local Planned Parenthood Health Facility in Bend, OR. The conversation focused on current changes to abortion laws, services available through Planned Parenthood in Oregon, how Oregon is picking up cases from states who are restricting the right to choose, and upcoming virtual events for Willamette Planned Parenthood.

What It Takes to Serve on a Central OR School Board

Redmond School Board member Liz Goodrich talks about the often undervalued, yet very important, job of serving on your school board, what it takes to do a effective job, and the heart it takes to serve your community’s children a families as a board member.

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