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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
by Nancy Patterson

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. Swapping butter for yogurt and sour cream is […]

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Holiday Traditions 2020

Coming together in a world full of distance
by Annette Benedetti

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. With COVID-19 drastically […]

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Back in Business

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

The last few months have been rough on families for a variety of reasons. One of which was the library closure. Good news! Not only is the library open now for families to browse, check out books and use computers, but there are a wide range of resources anyone can access from the comfort of […]

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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?
by Bend Nest Staff

Miles Wiater “Happiness. For everyone to be happy and be nice to everybody around them.” [page] Bram Crocker “To stop going out in big groups because it’s not helping!” [page] Serafina Trask “To not have plastic.” [page] Rex Wadsworth “If I had one wish to help the community, it would probably be to end the […]

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Bookshelf

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

Mistletoe: A Christmas Story by Tad Hills Are you ready for winter? Snow is falling all around and it’s starting to feel like Christmas. Mistletoe is ready for a walk with her friend Norwell. But Norwell thinks it’s too cold outside for an elephant. Instead, he enjoys time by the toasty fire. How will she […]

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A Shoulder to Lean On

NeighborImpact bolsters our community in these uncertain times
Caitlin Richmond

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. “We are the largest nonprofit […]

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Farmer’s Market Finds

Sunday Night Dinner
Nancy Patterson

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. This week, several colorful items piqued my interest: cherry tomatoes, bi-color corn, an array of organic berries and stone fruit, an […]

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Spring Planting Project Puts Veggies on Table

Easy container gardening leads to fresh vegetable dishes
Avatar photo Donna Britt

Central Oregon is famous for outdoor adventures, craft brews, gorgeous views AND a short growing season! But don’t let that deter you from doing a little container gardening. Start by sowing seeds INDOORS in a sunny windowsill. Once established and once warm weather does come around, you can transplant those seedlings into bigger containers or […]

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Little Feet On The Street

We asked these preschoolers at Inspire Early Learning Center: What would you like to do to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day?
Amanda Klingman

We asked these preschoolers at Inspire Early Learning Center: What would you like to do to make your mom feel special this Mother’s Day? Lachlin 5 – Ask a teacher to print a photo of me and then I would draw hearts and flowers and trees on it for her. Charlie 5 – Give her […]

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Thriving Youth

Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend teach core values.
Caitlin Richmond

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. Boys and Girls Clubs of […]

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