This conversation with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley explores new building in Bend with the goal of creating density rather than sprawl. In addition to city growth, there was conversation about the new fire levy, building projects in Bend (both east and west side), responsibilities of the City Council, and what drew Mike Riley to local politics.
Community Theater with Cascades Theatrical Company
With 45 years of productions, Cascades Theatrical Company (CTC) is the longest running community theater in Central Oregon. We talked about the upcoming season, the many available roles for volunteers, and their summer youth programs.
Wildfire Spread Prevention with Ariel Cowan on the Extension Connection
Before wildfire season gets underway, learn how to make your home and property much safer while reducing the potential for the spread of wildfire with OSU Extension Professor Ariel Cowan, Fire Specialist and Educator.
Dr. Patricia O'Neill and Dr. Yakob Ahmed remember Dr. Dick Koning of ReachAnother U.S.
Dr. Patricia O'Neill, co-Founder and President of ReachAnother U.S., and Dr. Yakob Ahmed pay tribute to the late local hero, Dr. Dick Koning, co-Founder of the organization. The ReachAnother Foundation serves babies and families in Ethiopia offering preventative care, training, support and on-going activism to address and eliminate neural tube defects in the country.
A teacher tells story of rescuing wounded students at Springfield, OR school shooting
Teacher Kevin Hilman shares his heart-wrenching, personal experience leading up to and during the 1998 Thurston High School shooting in Springfield, OR. The insanity must stop.
Lindsey Provost from Ember's Wildflower Animal Sanctuary
Jacey Silk hosts the Monday Point for an interview between Carolyn Clontz and Lindsey Provost, Founder and Director of Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue. Lindsey shares valuable information about bunnies as pets, the sanctuary, and an Easter fundraiser coming up on April 7th and 8th.
KPOV Volunteers Carolyn Clontz and Jim Burns
Carolyn Clontz and Jim Burns talk about their volunteer work with KPOV, the value of community radio, and the importance of connecting to the community through volunteering.
Representative Emerson Levy Legislative Session Update
Emerson Levy, Oregon State Legislator, gives a detailed and interesting update of where they are with many important topics to date. Put on your track shoes to keep up with Steve and Emerson as they cover several topics in detail.
Chris Gossard, Executive Director of KPOV
Chris Gossard, new Executive Director at KPOV High Desert Community Radio, shares information about himself and his aspirations for KPOV in its next 17 years of broadcasts.
How Much Work Does it Take to Get a Grammy? Dennis Scott Recounts his Journey of Making Thank You, Mr. Rogers: Music & Memories
Jacey Silk and Louise Kaplan sit down with Dennis Scott, two time Grammy-award winning producer, to discuss his award-winning album, Thank You Mister Rogers: Music and Memories, and hear about the creative process behind his success.
Megan Martin from Furnish Hope
Megan Martin, Founding Director of Furnish Hope, shares another inspiring report of how surprisingly easy it can be to help restore lives when we work together as a community and it doesn't have to cost us a dime.
Marie Wattier and Mattie Swanson, Founders of Women Emerging
Marie Wattier and Mattie Swanson are founders of Women Emerging. The organization focuses on women in transition, primarily women in their sixties. They talk about their yearly retreat held outside of Bend and their monthly gatherings to create, define and design in a supportive group setting.
Amy Jo Detweiler for The Extension Connection
Master Gardener Amy Jo Detweiler teaches everything you want to know about pruning your trees for beautiful, healthy trees in Central Oregon.
Ginger Theis-Stevens, Director of Development and Marketing at KIDS Center
Ginger Theis-Stevens, Director of Development and Marketing at KIDS Center, shares about how KIDS Center helps children and families affected by child abuse.
How Martial Can Arts Increase Mindfulness with Dr. Brad Welker
Jacey Silk and Louise Kaplan sit down with Dr. Brad Welker, Chiropractor and Aikido instructor and a 4th-degree black belt with over 20 years experience in spinal care and teaching, to discuss how Aikido can increase confidence and calm the mind.
Dee Ann Lewis, Executive Director of Family Resource Early Learning Program of Central Oregon
Dee Ann Lewis, Executive Director of Family Resource Early Learning Program of Central Oregon, shares about how they help parents with parenting skills and about a special grant they received from Oregon Community Foundation.
Women who Built Bend with Vanessa Ivey from the Deschutes Historical Museum
In honor of Women's History Month, Vanessa Ivey from the Deschutes Historical Museum talks about three women in Central Oregon who supported education, culture and the outdoors. Ruth Reid (educator in the early 1900s), Maren Gribskov (Pine Tavern entrepreneur), and Virginia Meissner (naturalist and outdoor advocate) are highlighted.
Bend Downtown Business Association - a Conversation with Shannon Monihan
Shannon Monihan, the new Executive Director for the Downtown Bend Business Association, talks about the skills and experiences she brings to the position and what she hopes to add to the Bend downtown...a glimpse into the future of downtown Bend.
Supporting Pollinators with Jen Sawyer from Go Hive Yourself
Jen Sawyer from Go Hive Yourself shares ideas about how to support pollinators and insects with environmentally friendly methods and materials.
Peaceful Presence - Compassionate Friends and Death Doulas
Carolyn and Jacquie spoke with Elizabeth Johnson, representing Peaceful Presence, a community-based organization working compassionately with those who are facing death. Efforts focus on compassionate care, helping families and individuals identify needs and wants during the process, and supporting patients and family members during the death process of a loved one.