The Oregon Land Use Plan with Brenna Visser

The Oregon Land Use Plan is a state-wide initiative that impacts growth and expansion of the cities in Oregon. Brenna Visser talks about her role with the city and the state's land use policy and helps the community understand all elements that impact city and state land use and growth.

The Oregon Land Use Plan with Brenna Visser
Carolyn Esky and Jacquie Elliott

Pavel Stuchlik from NOA | AON

Pavel Stuchlik, internationally known for his healing work, is the founder of NOA | AON. The seven components of the NOA | AON lifestyle are meditation, prayer or divine commune, light diet, treat your body as a temple, selfless service, silence and nature, and singing or listening to sacred music. He talked about the workshops he offers and what led him to his life's work.

Pavel Stuchlik from NOA | AON
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

Dr. Sarah Dawson from IM WELL on Membership-Based Medicine

Dr. Sarah Dawson, DO/MD, is founder of IM WELL, a private, membership-based Internal Medicine practice. Members receive comprehensive customized healthcare that honors the sacred relationship between patient and physician with a focus on improving health and longevity.

Dr. Sarah Dawson from IM WELL on Membership-Based Medicine
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

The Wonders of Nature in Your Own Back Yard with Author LeeAnn Kreigh

Author LeeAnn Kreigh talks about ways to enjoy the outdoors in Bend and Portland and discover the wonders of the natural resources including flowers, trees, shrubs, birds, mammals and other live species in nature. We explored the contents of her books - The Nature of Bend and The Nature of Portland - along with the suggested scavenger hunts in easily accessible locations in nature.

The Wonders of Nature in Your Own Back Yard with Author LeeAnn Kreigh
Carolyn Esky and Whitney Walker

Talking City Growth with Bend City Council Mike Riley

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.

Talking City Growth with Bend City Council Mike Riley
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

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.

Community Theater with Cascades Theatrical Company
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky

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.

Dr. Patricia O'Neill and Dr. Yakob Ahmed remember Dr. Dick Koning of ReachAnother U.S.
Carolyn Esky

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.

Lindsey Provost from Ember's Wildflower Animal Sanctuary
Jacey Silk and Carolyn Clontz

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.

KPOV Volunteers Carolyn Clontz and Jim Burns
Carolyn Esky

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.

Chris Gossard, Executive Director of KPOV
Carolyn Clontz

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.

Dennis Scott on making Thank You, Mr. Rogers: Music and Memories
Jacey Silk and Louise Kaplan

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.

Megan Martin from Furnish Hope
Steve and Paula Schaffer

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.

Marie Wattier and Mattie Swanson, Founders of Women Emerging
Jacquie Elliott and Carolyn Esky