Amy Jo Dettweiler is an OSU Professor and the Extension Horticulturist for the OSU Extension Service serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. She talks about the unique challenges of gardening in Central Oregon
Other-abled Adults Are Living Happy Lives of inclusion in Central Oregon
The Central Oregon Collective has been supporting other-abled adults in their pursuit to live happy engaged lives of inclusion. Amy Ryan, Director of Human Resources, walks us through more than 50 years of service to the community.
Seed to Table in Sisters, Oregon
Founder and Farm Director Audrey Tehan tells the Seed to Table story and why it's such an important part of Sisters Country. Learn how this four-acre nonprofit farm and has grown over the past 10 years to educate local school children, supply high desert food pantries, provide local produce shares to the community and operate the Sisters Farmers Market.
Earth Day 2024 with The Environmental Center
Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center and poster artist Sage Flannery share plans for the Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 20, 2024.
Redmond City Update with Councilor Clifford Evelyn
Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn talks about upcoming issues on the ballot (term limits, dispensaries, and nepotism) along with the progress the City has made on issues of public safety and services to the community. City Councilor Evelyn will again be on the ballot for his second term.
Preview of We Are Home - Thrive Central Oregon's Spring Film Festival
Thrive Central Oregon's Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Manke, shares the latest efforts to help people find stable, affordable housing in the high desert and previews the We Are Home spring film festival.
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
Staley Micken, Development Director for the MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, talks about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and MountainStar’s work to protect children from abuse through education and support for children and families including the Diaper Drive and other campaigns.
OHSU Survey: How Welcoming Is the Central Oregon Community
Camilla Dolhman, Community Research Project Manager at Oregon Health and Science University, talks about the development and the results of the survey to assess how welcoming Central Oregon is with the many changes happening in the area.
Heart of Oregon Corps
Leanna Williams, Development Director for the Heart of Oregon Corps, talks about programs to connect youth ages 16-24 with training and educational opportunities to help them independently thrive.
Cultivate Bend
Board Members Kyle Krull and Paul Evers describe the efforts of Cultivate Bend, a mutual benefit trade organization, 501(c)(6), formed to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem for the natural products Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector throughout Central Oregon. Their mission is to listen and meet the specific needs of our growing population of CPG entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders at every stage and be representative of every Central Oregon community - geographic, gender, racial, ethnic, and culture. They also inform about an documentary presentation at the Tower Theater supporting regenerative farming and equity in the farming industry.
Fire Prevention and Fire-wise Landscaping with Ariel Cowan on The OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan, Regional Fire Specialist for the Central Region for the OSU Extension Service, discusses fire prevention, fire-wise gardening, and the Extension Services’ homeowner workshops.
CAMP - Companion Animal Medical Project
The Companion Animal Medical Project, commonly known as CAMP, is a homegrown grassroots nonprofit here in Central Oregon that is tackling the enormous need to provide veterinary care to unhoused pets.
The Kids Center Services Upcoming Events
Ginger Thiess-Stevens, Development Director for The Kids Center, talks about the strong community investment and support in building the organization, their specialized services that focus on identification, care and treatment of child abuse, and a fundraising event to educate the public on their services and volunteer opportunities.
Part 2: Zee Clarke, Author of Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide to Racial Healing
This final conversation with author Zee Clarke highlights the basic need of safety and code-switching. Zee Clarke's emphasis on mindfulness, meditation, and breathing strategies to overcome injustices were explored along with specific breathing techniques.
Mental Health Resources in Central Oregon
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest grassroots mental health organization in America. Also known as NAMI, the Alliance is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Laura Flood on Maintaining a Healthy Pelvic Floor Through Yoga and Treatment
Owner/Operator of Lotus Flower Physio, Laura Flood, talks about the importance of maintaining a woman's pelvic floor throughout life, including pregnancy and aging. The goal of her work is for women to return to a feeling of safety, connection and trust in one's body through non-traditional, whole being and highly compassionate physical therapy care.
Building Community Through Civil and Respectful Discourse
Citizens 4 Community (C4C) in Sisters is a non-partisan, independent, non-profit organization that’s dedicated to community building by promoting civil and respectful discourse.
Part 1: Zee Clarke, Author Of Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide To Racial Healing
Zee Clarke discusses the benefits of mindfulness strategies primarily for Black people dealing with racial injustice and racism. Her recommended strategies can help to improve the overall health of Black people around the world. In her book Black People Breathe, she shares personal experiences and strategies for self-care and proactive responses.
Volunteer Expo at Deschutes Public Library
Central Oregon is a hotbed for both volunteers and volunteer opportunities. Librarian Liisa Sjoblom discusses the history and purpose behind the 16th annual Volunteer Expo at the Downtown Branch of the Deschutes Public Library.
Bend City Tree Code with City Councilor Mike Riley and Senior Planner Pauline Hardee
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Senior Planner Pauline Hardee discussed the Bend City Tree Code and recommendations from the community and steering committee in the code revision.