It’s easy to forget how much kids change and grow over the course of a single year. Clothes no longer fit, teeth have erupted, and backpacks that were once cool are suddenly not. What happened over the summer while you weren’t paying attention? The silver lining is that, behind the scenes, they are secretly becoming […]
Angela Switzer
One of the original members of the Source team, Angela remembers the days of ringing fax machines and crying babies when the newspaper operated out of her home. She loves all things outdoors, especially mountain biking with hubby, trail running and cooking gourmet meals, while camping in her beloved Eurovan. Her partner in crime is a mini Aussie named Kashi. She is a self-taught accounting wizard, loves to read non-fiction books and is the Editor of Bend Nest Parenting Magazine.
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Bend Author Becca Seago Announces her Second Book
Nighttime is when the real adventures begin
Have you ever wondered what your pets are doing after you go to sleep? In this new children’s book, “Doug & Gary Adventures: Midnight Snack Attack,” Doug and Gary prove that nighttime is when the real adventures begin. Doug and Gary are author, Becca Seago’s real cats, and this story is based on a very real […]
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Pine Mtn. Sports supports Family Access Network through bike raffle
To help raise funds for the nonprofit, Family Access Network, Pine Mtn. Sports is donating a new bicycle through their annual community raffle. The lucky winner will choose any single, available bike from Trek, Cervelo or Santa Cruz in the size of their choice, valued at up to $7,000. Participants can buy multiple tickets with […]
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Amber Golden Goodness
Sharing local honey with your family
Every year, as summer winds down and harvest season arrives, a special gourmet treat makes its way to our tables: honey!Late summer and early fall are when many beekeepers harvest their honey. As local flowers begin to fade and bees bring less nectar back to the hive, inside the combs are filled with a rich, […]
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Summer Camps 2026
There’s something for everyone!
School’s out and it’s time for kids to connect and have fun in the sun! Check out our comprehensive guide to summer camps and activities— you’re sure to find plenty to keep the wild ones happily busy all break long. Pro Tip: Most camps fill quickly, so don’t wait to sign up. Abstract in Motion CampAges 6 and up abstract-in-motion.com541-797-8122 Apex […]
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The Season is Ripe
Berry picking for the whole family
If you haven’t had a chance to take the kids berry picking yet, make sure to schedule some time this summer to start this family tradition. Few family outings combine fresh air, movement and sweet rewards like a fresh morning in the berry fields. Children of all ages love the treasure-hunt feeling of spotting ripe […]
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Bend Summer Festival Returns with New May Dates and a New Title Sponsor — Hixon Mortgage
Local favorite, Bend Summer Festival, is kicking off the 2026 season with a fresh new schedule and a new title sponsor. The 2026 Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival returns to downtown Bend May 29–31 marking the event’s first-ever move to late May. The new dates set the scene for ideal early-summer weather which will better support […]
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Editor’s Note, Summer 2026
Birds are singing and the sun is shining!
Onward to summer! We have an exciting issue for you, including one of our favorite features: Best of the Nest. Read all about this year’s winners in a variety of categories and remember to support the local businesses that go that extra mile for Central Oregon families. Have you ever thought about trying your hand […]
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Editor’s Note, Spring 2026
Spring into fun activities!
There comes a moment in every parenting journey when we pause and realize the end of a very important chapter is in sight. Graduation looms, and then comes college, a gap year or a child living on their own for the first time. For me, I remember it well as a humbling, bittersweet time.In this […]
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Central Library on Target to Open This May
The new central library is in its final phase of construction
Located at the junction of 27th Street and Wilderness Way in east Bend, the new central library is in its final phase of construction and scheduled to open this May. To prepare for the move, the downtown branch will close in April and remain closed for one year while renovations are completed. Featuring three floors, […]
