In preparation for Mothers Day, we asked these Montessori Center students, “What is your favorite thing about your mom?” Ruby Age 3 1/2 She’s nice to me and let’s me and my brother play with toys in bed. Riley Age 4 1/2 Sometimes she gives me money when I do good chores around the house […]
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The Sound of Adventure
Cascade School of Music enjoys a new home and director
With the new year came a big change at Cascade School of Music—including a new Executive Director, Robert Lambeth, and the relocation to a new space on 3rd Street and Emerson. As the zealous Lambeth walks through a labyrinth of music rooms (formerly real estate offices) in the school’s new building, the melodic notes of […]
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Elementary School Shuffle
Come next fall, a brand-new elementary school on the north end of town will be opening its doors in Bend. Pine Ridge Elementary School’s current principal, Kevin Gehrig, who has been leading the planning process, has been named principal of the new school. Exciting as that is, especially with Bend’s ever-increasing population, the opening will […]
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Deschutes County SBHCs Pave the Way to a Bright Future for Local Students
Every parent wants the best for their child, and education and healthcare top the list of priorities. Unfortunately for many, access to adequate insurance lies just out of reach. The toll a single trip to the doctor’s office can take on a family’s finances is hefty, with only partial or poor coverage. As a result, […]
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The Pencident
When I married my wife, I married her friends, too. In an instant, I became their mover, their lifter, and their Starbucks butler. Shortly after my son was born, my wife’s friend asked if WE would watch her children and her house while she and her husband jetted to the Caribbean to create another baby […]
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Be a Bee Friendly Family This Summer!
The spring thaw is approaching, and Central Oregon families are dreaming about bountiful gardens and lovely lawns, with pots of blooming color and nary a weed in sight. But what would a bee see in that yard? She’d see that perfect grass as a desert, with nothing to eat and no place to call home. […]
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“Little Bird” Books Expand to Babies
Last year, Bend-based author Kristen Riggle released her locally focused book, “Little Bird Explores Bend,” introducing young readers to some of the animals and geography of the region. Now, the author has launched a Kickstarter campaign to produce her newest book, “Hello, Bend!” geared toward a younger set, children age 0 to 3. Riggle says […]
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Summer Camps 2019
Central Oregon Style
ARTdog Summer Art Camps at ARTdog will run June through August and include Builders Camp, Explorers Camp, Dog Camp, Space Camp and Magic Camp. Campers will play and create outdoors and have lots of open studio time to play with materials and follow ideas. There are lots of registration options to fit your summer schedule. […]
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Things I’ve Learned
Meet Sue Stendahl, owner and operator of the Cottage Day Care in Bend
Sue is the mother of two daughters, Hannah and Haley, who are now 38 and 29. With her daughter, Hannah, she runs the Cottage. Haley has worked with them too in many different capacities. At the day care, they care for 70 to 80 kids on a daily basis—they guide, teach, nurture and actually parent them […]
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Everly G. Engel
6lbs. 8oz.
Everly Grace-Renee Engel April 19, 2018 6lbs. 8oz. Born to Sheldon & Holly Engel Joins big sisters Lila, Ella, & Olivia — Holly Engel
