Culture

Apples, Spice and Everything Nice

Whether you're picking apples with the family in Hood River or purchasing them from a local vendor, apples are a fall-time staple

Pumpkin has long reigned the king of autumn-themed foods, but for me, it's apples. Whether you're picking apples with the family in Hood River or purchasing them from a local vendor, apples are a fall-time staple to keep in the kitchen once the temperatures begin to dwindle.

By Nancy Patterson Nov 16, 2020

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Holiday Traditions 2020

Coming together in a world full of distance

Traditionally, the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year for families, bringing loved ones together from afar while engaging in traditions passed down through the years from great-grandparents to parents, and now onto the children. And for some, it's that special time to go on a much-needed family vacation.

By Annette Benedetti Nov 16, 2020

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Back in Business

Deschutes Public Library reopens and has oh, so much to offer

The last few months have been rough on families for a variety of reasons. One of which was the library closure.

By Chandra vanEijnsbergen Nov 16, 2020

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Little Feet on the Street

We asked these kids at Minds Outside: If you could have one wish for your community, what would it be?

Miles Wiater

By Bend Nest Staff Nov 16, 2020

Bookshelf

Recommended by Paige Bentley-Flannery Community Librarian at Deschutes Public Library

Mistletoe: A Christmas Story

By Paige Bentley-Flannery Nov 16, 2020

Farmer's Market Finds

Sunday Night Dinner

During the summer and fall months, the local farmers markets serve as my meal planner. I show up on Wednesdays and Saturdays sans grocery list and let the local, in-season produce tell me what's for dinner.

By Nancy Patterson Aug 13, 2020

A Shoulder to Lean On

NeighborImpact bolsters our community in these uncertain times

When you scratch the surface of NeighborImpact, you'll find the myriad ways in which they help Central Oregonians. From immediate assistance with food procurement and a mobile food bank, to more long-term resources such as financial counseling, NeighborImpact improves the lives of those in need in so many different ways.

By Caitlin Richmond Aug 13, 2020

Just a Snip Here

Sew Teach Me offers kids the opportunity to learn how to sew.

On a recent afternoon, the classroom at BJ's Quilt Basket on the south side of Bend was full of energy. It was time for the Sew Teach Me program to begin.

By Lizzi Katz Apr 2, 2020

Thriving Youth

Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend teach core values.

When you picture your child after school, you probably want an image in your head of them running around with friends, eating a healthy snack or doing some other kind of enriching activity. What you don't want to picture is them sitting around, staring at a screen all day long.

By Caitlin Richmond Apr 2, 2020