Nest Feature
An Inspiring Story of Connection
Over a decade ago, three Bend families were drawn together by the common heritages of their young daughters, who were toddlers at the time.
By Suzanne Johnson
Nov 7, 2019
Nest Feature
Editor's Note
A fabulous mix of articles that cover timely topics for the upcoming season
This issue we've put together a fabulous mix of articles that cover timely topics for the upcoming season.
By Angela Switzer
Nov 7, 2019
Editor's Note
Education
The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools unveils new Back-to-School Grants Program
When the 2019-2020 school year started, the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools was starting to implement a new program: Back-to-School Classroom Grants for Educators.
By Isaac Biehl
Nov 7, 2019
Education
Expert Q&A
Beau Gilmore, MD, Pediatrician, Mosaic Medical
Q Is it safe to give kids probiotics?
By Beau Gilmore, MD
Nov 7, 2019
Expert Q&A
Culture
Simple Recipes + Imagination = Fun Memories
Whether holiday baking is a family tradition for your clan or not, these simple recipes and tips are designed to inspire even those who have never dared anything homemade or sprinkled a single Christmas cookie!
By Donna Britt
Nov 7, 2019
Culture
Kids In Action
Kyla Wilson will dance the lead role in the Nutcracker
The Nutcracker ballet has been a longtime tradition in Kyla Wilson's life—the 10-year-old has either watched or danced in it every year since she was three, when her sister, Shayla, started ballet. The dancing bug hit Wilson hard, and now the two of them dance at the Central Oregon School of Ballet.
By Caitlin Richmond
Nov 7, 2019
Kids In Action
Culture
We asked these kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, "What are some ways you spend special time with family?"
We asked these kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, "What are some ways you spend special time with family?" Blakely, 6: When it's Thanksgiving, my grandparents have a big feast for our whole family.
Nov 7, 2019
Culture
Calendar
Fun family-friendly Holiday events
WEDNESDAYS
Nov 7, 2019
Calendar
Culture
Local teen celebrates her quinceañera, honoring traditions while doing things her own way
It was the kind of summer day in Central Oregon that people live for—sunny skies, warm-but-not-too-hot temperatures and a stunning view of the Cascades looming overhead.
By Nicole Vulcan
Nov 7, 2019
Culture
Health
Help Keep Your Kids Healthy Through the Cold & Flu Season
While kids are getting excited about hitting the slopes, local families are bracing for a brutal cold and flu season. Although parents can't control everything, when it comes to their kids' health, there are preventative measures that may help limit the impact.
By Annette Benedetti and Havilah Brodhead, FNP
Nov 7, 2019
Health
Outdoors
Escape Cabin Fever at a Sno-Park Shelter!
Central Oregon can be a winter paradise, especially for kids.
By Suzanne Johnson
Nov 7, 2019
Outdoors
Nest News
At Bend's New High School, Construction is Just Part of the Fun By Isaac Biehl
By Isaac Biehl, Magdalena Bokowa and Nicole Vulcan
Nov 7, 2019
Nest News
Culture
Bookshelf: Recommended by Paige Bentley-Flannery
Community Librarian at Deschutes Public Library Croc & Turtle Snow Fun!
By Paige Bentley-Flannery
Nov 7, 2019
Culture
Culture
Five nonprofits to support this holiday season
While the holidays can be a time of excess (food, gifts or money spent), that excess can also be a time to remind us of how fortunate we are to have that opportunity. Helping out a charity, through time spent volunteering, giving a cash donation or a donation of food/items can be a great way to get people, especially kids, thinking about how important it is to give back to the community.
By Caitlin Richmond
Nov 7, 2019
Culture
Education
Family Access Network serves children and families in the Central Oregon community
Imagine being too young to provide for yourself, but your family is struggling to provide for you. It's not because they aren't trying, but because they have encountered some obstacles in our ever-changing community of Central Oregon.
By K.M. Collins
Jul 30, 2019
Education
Culture
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
By Paige Bentley-Flannery
Jul 30, 2019
Culture
Cascades Reader
