OK, Central Oregonians of all ages, warm up those vocal chords, put on those dancing shoes and get stoked to “Twist and Shout.” Following a two-year hiatus, the popular Beatles Singalong is back. The event is a fundraiser for Bend’s only nonprofit community radio station, KPOV, taking place Saturday at the Boys and Girls […]
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It’s Summer Meals Week in Oregon
The programs help keep kids fed who might not otherwise have access to adequate nutrition
Summer meal programs around the state help keep food in the bellies of kids who might not otherwise have access to adequate nutrition. But even with summer meals available to all kids, participation remains low. According to the Oregon Department of Education, more than 300,000 kids are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch during the […]
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School Start Time Changes: The Domino Effect
Another component of changing school start and end times: Changing times for before and after school programs
Bend-La Pine Schools announced new school start times last month—a change the district’s been considering for years. The new times have less to do with convenience, and more to do with studies showing that adolescents learn better when they start their days later. The process of changing school start times took the district two years […]
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Helping People and Gaining Experience
A spotlight on two volunteers in the local Notre Dame Americorps program
Hundreds of employees keep Central Oregon’s nonprofits and support organizations running. But many also rely on volunteers. AmeriCorps fills a gap in between—providing opportunities for those looking to gain experience and help an organization in need. Sierra Mayer and Taylor Smith are two members of the Notre Dame AmeriCorps in Bend. Mayer is serving with […]
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Amanda Gow
Real experience meets strong leadership
Stepping into the executive director role at the Boys and Girls Club of Bend three months ago, Amanda Gow was prepared. Bend native, check. Ten years experience working with young people facing adversity, check. A stellar degree from the University of Oregon in international business and finance, check. And, perhaps the icing on her skillset […]