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It's Time to Talk About E-Bikes

With the explosion in use of electric assist bicycles comes the need for more education about safety, usage and learning to coexist

By David Sword

Jul 26, 2023

Central Oregon loves bicycles. Bikes give people a sense of freedom and independence, and with the growing necessity of environment-friendly transportation, the popularity of bicycles and bike riding is booming...

It's Time to Talk About E-Bikes

Sisters Folk Festival

@ Sisters Art Works

Sun., Oct. 1, 12-4:30 p.m.

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Edible Creations

Beautiful DIY arrangements from nature's bounty

By Nicole Blume
Jul 26, 2023
Sleepovers and Sleep Unders

A parent's guide

By Nicole Blume
Jul 26, 2023
A Little Heads Up

September is baby safety month

By Nicole Blume
Jul 26, 2023
BendNest Bookshelf: Fall

Two great reads for kids

By Reviewed by Paige Bentley-Flannery, Community Librarian
Jul 26, 2023
BendNest Editor's Note Fall 2023

By Angela Switzer
Jul 26, 2023
Getting a Jump Start

Local high schools offer various career paths for students

By Annette Benedetti
Jul 26, 2023
Stepping Up & Stepping In

The power of parents as teachers

By Linda Quon
Jul 26, 2023
Fall Excursions

With cooler temps and fewer tourists, fall is the perfect time to venture out

By Joshua Savage
Jul 26, 2023
Health Expert Q&A

Stuart Schmidt, MS, ATC, CSCS, programmer manager/head athletic trainer of The Center Foundation answers some questions

By Stuart Schmidt, MS, ATC, CSCS, Programmer Manager/Head Athletic Trainer for The Center Foundation
Jul 26, 2023
Girl Wonder

Bend Swim Club's Annika Huang

By Annette Benedetti
Apr 27, 2023
It's Baby Season!

Where to experience new animal life in Central Oregon

By Joshua Savage
Apr 27, 2023
Health Expert Q&A

With Mary Rogers, MD FAAP: Central Oregon Pediatrick Associates

By Dr. Mary Rodgers, M.D. FAAP
Apr 27, 2023
Nest Bookshelf

Two great reads for kids

By Paige Bentley-Flannery
Apr 27, 2023
Food and Farm Trail for the Whole Family

Experience Central Oregon's robust agricultural community

By Nicole Blume
Apr 27, 2023
Career-Changed K9 Finds a Forever Friend

10-year-old girl finds comfort with canine companion, Zinny

By Damian Fagan
Apr 27, 2023
Learning Made Fun

Children's Museum of Central Oregon prepares for brick-and-motar launch

By Annette Benedetti
Apr 27, 2023
The 2023 Best of the Nest

See the winners!

Apr 27, 2023
Editors Note Summer 2023

Wild and domestic, it’s baby season in Central Oregon!

By Angela Switzer
Apr 27, 2023
Special Help for Special Kids

High Desert programs connect parents with invaluable resources

By Elizabeth Warnimont
Apr 27, 2023
Best Arts Instruction: Let's Paint

Art in the Garden

By Jared Rasic
Apr 27, 2023
Best Dance Studio: The Dance Connection Bend

Beyond the Steps

By Jared Rasic
Apr 27, 2023
Best Learning Specialist/Tutor: Sylvan Learning of Bend

Individualized Education on the Rise

By Jared Rasic
Apr 27, 2023
Best OB: Dr. John Murphy

Continually Caring

By Jared Rasic
Apr 27, 2023
Best Photographer: Natalie Stephenson

Captured With Love

By Jared Rasic
Apr 27, 2023

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