Starting in March of this year, Central Oregon families got to know their family members a little better than they imagined (or perhaps ever wanted). With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a nationwide quarantine, parents had the opportunity (were forced) to spend every moment with their children while providing round-the-clock care, including schooling and entertainment. While […]
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Creating Family
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. Since then, this group has woven a web of support and tradition while creating their own definition of family. Meet Ava, Emily and Hai Xing, now in their early teens. Each […]
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North Star Elementary
Harboring a community of families
Wearing a hard hat, Kevin Gehrig strolled through the almost-completed North Star Elementary on a recent afternoon. Gehrig, the principal of Bend-La Pine Schools’ newest school, waved with an easy familiarity to builders adding finishing touches. Since the ground breaking on May 1, 2018, Gehrig has spent many days here, witnessing and sometimes giving input […]
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100 Years of Fun Since Day One!
1919-2019: Centennial Celebrations Abound at the Deschutes County Fair
There’s only one spot in Central Oregon where funnel cakes, 4H, free concerts and ferris wheels all come together each year: The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. This year, the fair will be celebrating its 100th year of operation, so expect some extra special things to check out when you go, says Ross Rogers, Fair […]
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A Lifetime Commitment
Friends of the Children Central Oregon is here to stay
There are many children in the world who are born into circumstances that do not benefit them. Maybe their parents cannot support the family, so they grow up hungry, or maybe they are left mostly on their own because their parents are working all the time. Parents may be abusive or pre-occupied with their own […]
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Bookshelf
Fly with Me: A Celebration of Birds Through Pictures, Poems and Stories by Jane Yolen, Heidi Stemple, Adam Stemple and Jason Stemple. Do you have a favorite bird song or poem? Yolen’s collaboration with her adult children and National Geographic is a beautiful combination of interesting facts, delightful poetry and amazing photographs. From bird definitions, […]
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Spring Break Oregon Style
Skip the overhyped theme-park pilgrimage and enjoy a little home-cooked fun!
Not amused by the overpriced flights, tickets, food and souvenirs that seem to be an obligatory part of the theme-park experience? This spring break, you can skip the long lines and hefty price tags while still capturing some of that amusement park magic a little closer to home. Day Trip Start your journey at the […]
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The 12 Days of Sustainable Living & Giving
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most wasteful. Between gift packaging and shipping, increased travel and energy use, the holidays create a great deal of excess. In fact, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, resulting in 100 million extra tons of garbage each […]
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A+ For Attitude
Engaged minds make learning fun
What holds a child’s interest? New studies explore the power of interest and recognize that a child will continue to learn if the subject is engaging. The world presents a wonderful amalgam of ways to spend time. Why not make it personal? Here we interview several focused local kids who are hooked on their thing. […]
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Bend’s biggest summer events
Keep the kids busy this summer with family-friendly fun
Is summer slipping away before your very eyes? Time to get out and do something memorable. Being part of a parade, watching a special demonstration or listening to live music exposes kids to cultural diversity and creativity, while giving them something to look forward to year after year. Check out our picks for some fabulous […]