We heard your voice! Thank you sincerely for showing up in record numbers to cast your votes. The results are in and NOW (drumroll, please)… we present to you the 2020 Best of the Nest winners BEST OF HEALTHCARE Best Pediatrician 1st Dr. Jeff Meyerowitz (Central Oregon Pediatric Associates) 2nd Dr. Mary Rodgers (Central Oregon […]
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2020 Summer Camps Central Oregon Style
Summer is still a ways out but it’s never to early to start planning your kids’ Summer adventures.
Abstract in Motion Camp Featuring fun activities for kids ages 6 and up, including games, parkour and Nerf battles! Camps will be Monday to Thursday from 9 to 12. Dates are June 15. There will only be 8 spots so register while you still can! (for ages 8 and up) https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp?studioid=321727&tg=23&vt=19&lvl=&stype=-8&view=week&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=06%2f15%2f20&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1 ARTdog – Creative Wellness […]
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Nest News
Educational Travel for Teens Local program takes teens abroad to study global issues By Clare Kubota Two local organizations, Camp Fire Central Oregon and Workshops with Purpose, have partnered to create an educational travel program for teens. BRIDGES: Thailand pushes participants out of their comfort zones, exposes them to new cultures and opens their eyes […]
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Nest News
Local Kid on the Food Network: Middle schooler competing in “Kids Baking Championship” By Lisa Sipe Seeing that he loved to bake, one year, Reggie Strom’s parents gifted him a French macaron class at Bend’s Kindred Creative Kitchen for his birthday. One class turned into several. His instructor, Chef and Owner Michele Morris said, “I […]
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Best of the Nest 2020
It’s time to vote — Jan. 27 – Feb. 11
Central Oregon is a great place to raise family. With our many great healthcare providers, educational programs and recreational activities, CO is a magical place to be both a kid and a parent. To help recognize those who make family life so good here, now is the time to vote in our 2020 Best of […]
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Best Nonprofit Serving Children
KIDS Center
KIDS Center Shelly Smith, Executive Director What would you like our community to know about KIDS Center? KIDS Center is a child abuse intervention center built by the community 25 years ago. Our mission is to prevent, evaluate and treat child abuse. We provide unique, compassionate and comprehensive services to children and families impacted by […]
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Best of the Nest 2019
It’s time to vote — Jan. 28 – Feb. 12
New to town? New to parenting? In search of a date night, tutor or pediatrician? We’ve got you covered. In fact, we’ve got the best of the best! Vote for your favorite kid-centric and family-oriented local businesses and services in our annual “Best of the Nest” readers poll. Ballots go live Monday, Jan. 28 at […]
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Best of the Nest 2018
Parents voted for their favorite businesses, services in Central Oregon—here are the winners!
New to town? New to parenting? In search of a date night, tutor or pediatrician? We’ve got you covered. In fact, we’ve got the best of the best! With our Best of the Nest Ballot, local parents recently voted for their favorite businesses, from the most kid-friendly restaurant to the doc that makes the boo-boos better. We […]
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Fall Nest News
Cost of Care Paying for child care continues to be a challenge for Oregon families. Oregon was just ranked second on the list of least affordable states for child care, ranked only behind the District of Columbia, according to Care.com’s Cost of Care Survey. However, Oregonians are not the only people experiencing the rising cost […]