Most parents can picture this scene: it’s dinner time, but instead of talking about the day, everyone is glued to a device. One child is watching videos, another insists on finishing a game, and your partner is scrolling through a social media feed. The constant buzz of screens has become the soundtrack of modern family […]
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Right Here in Our Backyard
Bend restaurants committed to environmentally friendly practices
How lucky are we to experience mother nature’s incredible beauty right here in Central Oregon? We often take it for granted, but there is a delicate balance that’s important to help preserve for generations to come. As parents, we have the power to make conscious consumer choices that align with the goal of long-term ecological […]
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A Global Movement Gains Ground in Bend-La Pine Schools
Cell phone and tablet usage policies are under pressure from local and statewide forces
It was the last day of school for most students at Bend La-Pine Schools. While many throughout the district celebrated the summer ahead on June 18, a group of concerned parents and healthcare practitioners gathered at the evening’s school board meeting to challenge administrators to urgently reconsider technology use in schools. “I brought in show […]
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Gentle Giants
Equine Assisted Therapy Opens Doors for Healing
For many children with disabilities, mental or physical, local equine services offer a golden opportunity to be in the healing presence of horses. Known as “adaptive/therapeutic horsemanship” and “equine assisted therapy,” this novel approach can make a world of difference for young people who need special support. “Horses, by their majestic nature, touch our spirits […]
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Close to the Heart
A Holiday Celebration of Local Artisans
This season, Bend Nest has a present for you! We’ve been searching near and far for the finest holiday gifts on offer this season. And, not surprisingly, we found them right here in our backyard. For unique, handmade items, made by Central Oregon artists and creators, look no further than these pages. We’ve curated our […]
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Framework for Success
New superintendent brings passion for building community to the Bend-La Pine Schools
The Bend-La Pine Schools district board voted unanimously last January to hire Dr. Steve Cook as its newest superintendent. The former Coeur d’Alene, Idaho school superintendent has since hit the ground running, even before the position’s official start date of July 1. Cook taught school for 13 years and then served as an administrator for […]
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Rescue Mission
Freedom for Great Apes provides sanctuary for chimpanzees in need
Parents everywhere are familiar with this chaotic scene: Emma is playing with a favorite toy, when Jackson decides he wants to play with it too. He bops her on the head with a stick, distracting her just long enough to snatch the coveted item, and she shrieks in rage. But when his back is turned, […]
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The Aerodynamics of Youth
Students take flight with Central Oregon aviation programs
Brrmmmm… the sound of the engine roars to life as the small plane rumbles down the runway and ascends quickly into the sky. On board the 1971 Grumman Yankee AA-1A is longtime veteran pilot Kim Muinch and his fearless passenger, 16-year-old Lucas Tracy, a junior at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. Just a few miles […]
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Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice
Before you auto-pilot to Amazon and click on presents for loved ones, check out what local Bend stores have to offer
Who can believe, the holidays are on the horizon, and it is officially time to start making that list and checkin’ it twice? Before you auto-pilot to Amazon and click on presents for loved ones, check out what local Bend stores have to offer. Shopping locally allows for that good old-fashioned touch and feel before […]