Tuesdays Kids Yoga Teacher Training YOGA – Join Namaspa’s lead children’s yoga trainer, Deven Sisler, to become a certified children’s yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She has developed a comprehensive 95-hour teacher training online that is perfect for parents or educators who want to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness with children. Namaspa Yoga […]
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Bend Nest News
Central Oregon Locavore Nourishes from Birth with Breast Milk, Infant Formula and Feeding Supplies Local nonprofit, Central Oregon Locavore, is making “local” accessible for all ages, even the newest members of the community. Centrally located in Bend, Locavore is now the distribution site for donor breast milk. Working in collaboration with the Northwest Mothers Milk […]
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Meet Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang
Phil Chang is a two-term Deschutes County Commissioner, 21-year resident of Bend and most importantly, the proud father of Bend Senior High student, Max.
You have a long history of public service. Where does your inspiration come from? My grandparents were public servants and elected officials within the Nationalist government in China during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Having fled the mainland during the communist takeover, my parents appreciated being welcomed to the United States, essentially as war refugees. […]
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Health Expert Q&A
With so many children’s apps and video content available, it’s hard to know the limits. Are there guidelines for how much screentime my elementary-aged child should have every day?While there aren’t any federal guidelines for screentime, The American Academy of Pediatrics does recommend that elementary-aged children have no more than two hours of screentime per […]
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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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BendNest Calendar Winter 2024
Events for Kiddos this Winter!
November 16 Flannel & Frost FUNDRAISER – Mark your calendars as the Boys & Girls Club of Bend celebrates 30 years of community impact at their annual dinner and auction. This year is especially meaningful as they gather with 300 community champions to honor three decades of dedication to the club youth. They aim to […]
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Winter Light
By Aaron Becker
An engaging board book that captures the light of winter. Discover crystals in a meadow or how the last sunlight of the day filters through bare branches. Will you see a kaleidoscope of colors? The background illustrations encourage discussions of winter scenes including a variety of snowflake shapes. “Share some time. Share some joy. Share […]
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Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping and Decor
Creative and Sustainable
As a collective, we’ve become more conscious of our impact on the environment, and perhaps even more so around the holidays. During this season, it’s easy to rely on disposable items for convenience, but that can feel out of alignment with our values. We are connected to this Earth and all its life. Knowing that, […]
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Nest News: Fostering Young Minds & Local Talent
The Kid’s Entrepreneur Holiday Market
As the holiday season approaches, Bend is gearing up for a unique community event designed to showcase the creativity, ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of its youngest members. The Kid’s Entrepreneur Holiday Market, scheduled for Sunday, December 15 at the Elks Lodge, offers an environment where kids aged five to17 take charge of their own market […]
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Things I’ve Learned: Julie Lyche
Executive Director of Family Access Network
Julie Lyche was born and raised in Eugene and has lived in Central Oregon for more than 30 years. She has served as the executive director of the Family Access Network for over 19 years. In addition to her work, Julie has volunteered in the local schools and on the basketball court, coaching her children […]
