Glenn Deveney, Regional Director of Outpatient Services for the Bend office of Serenity Lane, discusses the prevalence of alcohol and substance use disorders, the toll on the individual / families / employers & coworkers, levels of care focused on the whole person, and Serenity Lane's ongoing supports in conjuntion with an individual's support system,
Dusty and Stacia --- Not'cho Grandma's Bingo and the YouNI Movement
Dusty and Stacia talk about the work they do to support nonprofits in the community. They also openly share their personal stories of self-exploration of who they want to be in this world and how they connect with each other and others. They have also started a movement...YOUNI...to create opportunities where "we all can show up authentically and feel safe, celebrated and supported and experience JOY!" Information available at younimovement.com.
Transportation and Parking with Bend City Councilor Mike Riley
This general update on the issues currently facing the Bend City Council has a focus on parking and continuing construction, including road projects. Contact City Council at council@bendoregon.gov.
New Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert
New Sheriff Ty Rupert shares how he is working to change the atmosphere for staff at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
Camp Fire Central Oregon - The Autumn Faire - Celebrating Youth and Families
Kecia Kubota, Executive Director for Camp Fire Central Oregon, reviews the status of its programs across Central Oregon, summer participation numbers, the upcoming 4th Annual Autumn Family Faire - and the vital element of Spark in the lives of youth. campfireco.org
The Central Oregon Tool Library with John Heylin
John Heylin shares about the tool library he has set up at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Bend.
Think Wild 2025 - A year of Newsworthy Events
Sally Compton, Executive Director for Think Wild, goes over rescues, rehabs, and releases back to the wild for a variety of wildlife and looks ahead to the Chili Cookoff Fundraiser. www.thinkwildco.org
Partners In Care - Light Up A Life and A Year To Live
Morgan Sartin, Philanthropy Manager for Partners In Care, talks about their award-winning programs including hospice and palliative care, grief and veterans support, and their events calendar including Light Up A Life and A Year To Live. www.PartnersBend.org.
How to Experience Gratitude When Life Feels Bad
Therapist Scott Cypress tells us how practicing gratitude can improve our lives and our health. It's not easy to feel grateful for anything when times are tough, but Scott gives us some tips on training our brains to get in the habit!
COCC Community Education - Serving Central Oregon
Central Oregon Community College offers a wide array of classes to enhance one's life. www.cocc.edu/ce
Big Brothers Big Sisters - 28th Annual Comedy For Kids' Sake
Jenn Davis, Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, talks about the benefits of mentoring and their recruitment campaigns. She also talks about the 28th Annual Comedy For Kids' Sake. www.BBBSCO.org
Healing Reins - Diamonds and Dust
Healing Reins Executive Director Polly Cohen and Development Director Darrion Cotroneo talk about recent growth that's providing greater access to their equine assisted mental and physical services - and their 26th anniversary celebration, Diamonds & Dust. www.HealingReins.org
Welcoming Week's Culture Jam
September 12th through 21st is the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend. Numerous community partners make Welcoming Week happen. Gillian talked to three of those partners about this Saturday’s event, Culture Jam.
Wesley Heredia is Program Manager at Vámonos Outside. vamonosoutside.org
Kenneth Adams is the Executive Director of The Father’s Group. thefathersgroup.org
huong tran is the Executive Director of Embrace Bend and co-founder of APIC - Asian and Pacific Islanders Collective. www.embracebend.com/apic-
Culture Jam is Saturday September 13th, Noon to 7pm, at Open Space Event Studios in Bend.
huong tran is facilitating the Welcoming Week event Designing Matrilineal Systems Sunday Sept 21st, 2pm the East Bend Library.
You can learn more about all Welcoming Week Events at bendoregon.gov.
COPY - Central Oregon Project for Youth
Bob Moore, Project Coordinator for COPY (Central Oregon Program for Youth), talked about the program, volunteer opportunities, and the significant role youth mentors play when working with children whose parents are incarcerated. copy@deschutes.org
CASA of Central Oregon - 20 years of Court Appointed Special Advocates
Heather Dion, Executive Director, explains how Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) represent a child's best interests when courts are making decisions about a child's short and long-term interests - especially when that child's home placement is being made. www.CASAofCentralOregon.org
Stirrup Purpose Equine-Driven Healing
Penny Campbell, Executive Director of Stirrup Purpose, shares the benefits of healing therapy through equine riding.
The 2025 Great Drake Park Duck Race
Steve McDonald, Chair of the 2025 Great Drake Park Duck Race, talks about the three Bend Rotary Clubs' process of choosing nonprofit beneficiaries, obtaining the permits and organizing the 36th renewal of this colorful fundraiser. www.TheDuckRace.com
Saving Grace Development Director Stephanie Miller
Stephanie Miller, Development Director for Saving Grace, shares how the nonprofit helps youths and adults who are dealing with abuse. Their second annual Purple Party is coming up in September.
Deschutes Children's Foundation and The Great Drake Park Duck Race
Cassi MacQueen, executive director for the Deschutes Children's Foundation, talks about providing office space for child-related services on four community campus locations, the threat federal funding cuts could have on those services, and the Great Drake Park Duck Race. www.DeschutesChildrensFoundation.org
OSU Extension Service - Canning Tips and Trends
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor of Practice with the OSU Extension Service, talks about the most requested topics from the 2025 Deschutes County Fair - Tips and Trends for preserving foods. www.Extension.OregonState.edu