April Bend City Update with Mike Riley

Bend City Councilor Mike Riley talks about significant issues currently facing Bend and the possible impact on the City if previously committed federal dollars do not come to the community.

April Bend City Update with Mike Riley
Carolyn Esky and Claire Merydith

"Road Diet" Effect on Cascades Theatrical Company

Executive Director Chris Mehner and Executive Assistant Anita Fowler share how the traffic pattern changes have adversely affected the Cascades Theatrical Company this year.

"Road Diet" Effect on Cascades Theatrical Company
Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Clontz

Disaster Preparedness Resources from OSU Extension with Glenda Hyde

Community Educator Glenda Hyde from the OSU Extension talks about ways to prepare for disasters, fires, floods, earthquakes including caring for children and pets, planning for water and food storage, and coordinating efforts in communities. She also shares available resources to help individuals meet their needs.

Disaster Preparedness Resources from OSU Extension with Glenda Hyde
Carolyn Esky

Stand-in RJ (Stand In Restorative Justice)

StandinRJ was established in 2024 by a local Restorative Justice Facilitator - Emily B - who had the idea to cultivate community belonging through Restorative Justice Circles. The organization has a particular interest in utilizing restorative dialogue to engage community members who often feel left out of community conversations, while including those who have experienced harm in their communities.

Stand-in RJ (Stand In Restorative Justice)
Carolyn Esky and Carolyn Clontz

Homegrown Music Festival with Scottie McClelland

Scottie McClelland is the Founder and Director of the Homegrown Music Festival in Bend. He visited The Point to talk about the festival and the local music community in Central Oregon.

Homegrown Music Festival with Scottie McClelland
Gillian Hodgen

Latino Community Association with Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy, Deputy Director of Central Oregon's Latino Community Association, tells us about changes within the organization during the first two months of Trump's second term. She also gives us information about the LCA's Citizenship classes, and how we can help.

Latino Community Association with Mary Murphy
Carolyn Esky and Claire Merydith

Antony Sparrow and Donovan Kelly from Sunriver Stars

Programming Director and Director of the upcoming performance of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” Antony Sparrow and Lead Actor Donovan Kelly talk about the newest production coming from Sunriver Stars in April and early May. They also talk about the history of the theater and other programs including a free Kids Drama Camp available through this non-profit organization.

Antony Sparrow and Donovan Kelly from Sunriver Stars
Carolyn Esky and Claire Merydith

Thrive Central Oregon - We Are Home Film Festival

Sarah Manke, Founder and Executive Director of Thrive Central Oregon, talks about the We Are Home Film Festival and explains the logistical and financial challenges of helping people connect with housing and essential services in a sanctuary state.

Thrive Central Oregon - We Are Home Film Festival
Malcom McRae

Deschutes County IDD Services Program

Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) Services Program, shares the work that has now provided services to over 1,000 clients in Central Oregon.

Deschutes County IDD Services Program
Malcom McRae

Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE) with Pat De Vol Nadon

Pat De Vol Nadon, Central Oregon Coordinator of Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE), talks about her work: matching an individual's interests, skills, and passions with volunteer opportunities in the Central Oregon community. SAGE offers coaching and placement for a good fit with an organization that needs volunteers.

Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE) with Pat De Vol Nadon
Carolyn Esky and Claire Merydith

Around the Bend Farms

Around the Bend Farms CEO and Co-founder Ben Marsh, Executive Lead Designer Russell Simpson, and Communications Director Isabel Kiefert share about their work and future plans for providing fresh food to people with the greatest need.

Around the Bend Farms
Carolyn Clontz

Humane Society of Central Oregon

Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon tells us about the organization's 13th annual Pup Crawl. She gives us some tips for adopting and caring for our four-legged friends.

Humane Society of Central Oregon
Claire Merydith and Carolyn Esky