Rooted Homes and Housing Works anunciaron una nueva comunidad en Redmond de 76 unidades. Antler Campus ofrecerá a los habitantes una combinación de viviendas accesibles y despachos para oficina, incluidas unidades de alquiler, de vivienda accesible y edificios comerciales. Las apartamentos de 60 unidades estarán disponibles para los hogares que ganen menos del 60% del […]
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Mt. Bachelor implementa pases para ascender cuesta arriba
Este año, al comienzo de la temporada 2023-2024, Mt. Bachelor está implementando una nueva regla en la montaña que requiere que los visitantes obtengan un pase gratuito para ascender costa arriba (Uphill Pass). Según el sitio web de Mt. Bachelor, a partir del día de la apertura, los aficionados que se desplazan cuesta arriba pueden […]
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Let’s Take it Outside this Year
Winter Wonderland Birthday Party Ideas
If your child was born in a winter month, you’ve probably already thrown a birthday bash or two at the many indoor places in Bend, from Tula Movement Arts and the Big Indoor Play Thing, to Mountain Air and Trampoline Zone. While these businesses offer wonderful cost-effective birthday packages, sometimes it’s nice to mix it […]
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BendNest Bookshelf: Jo Jo Makoons: Snow Day
Reviewed by Paige Bentley-Flannery, Community Librarian
By Dawn Quigley. Illustrated by Tara Audibert First-grader Jo Jo is seven years old and lives on the Pembina Ojibwe Nation. When she goes to school, she’s excited about journaling and embraces the health assignment. As she says, “Raisins are just very thirsty grapes.” When it starts to snow at bus time everyone is ready […]
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Nurturing Every Learner
Understanding Individualized Education Programs in the Bend-La Pine School District
Every parent wants their child’s educational experience to be smooth sailing, but for some, it can be more challenging than for others. If your young student struggles with learning or has been diagnosed with a disability, getting an Individualized Education Program in place is one way to improve their school experience. Sean Reinhart, Executive Director […]
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Health Expert Q&A
Sing-Wei Ho, MD, MPH Family Physician answers your questions
Q: Like clockwork, my twelve-year-old son gets sick during the winter. He usually comes down with a fever and sore throat and then develops a terrible cough. Because he misses a lot of school, he gets very stressed about catching up. I wonder if you have any prevention advice for us this year. A: The […]
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BendNest Bookshelf: Just SNOW Already!
Reviewed by Paige Bentley-Flannery, Community Librarian
Written and illustrated by Howard McWilliam What would you do if your family said it might snow today? Build a snowman? Go sledding? One boy is excited to play outside and puts on his snow clothes: “Nothing is as fun as snow!” It’s cold but it’s not snowing…yet. The boy looks out his window. Nothing. […]
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Hot & Homemade
Recipes for this winter
Nothing quite kicks off the holiday season like a hot spiced drink. Sure, it’s easy to pick up a carton at the grocery store, but just remember, specialness is worth it. Eggnog Generally speaking, there are two camps when it comes to this festive holiday drink, but what’s not to enjoy about this creamy, egg-y, […]
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Collective Voices Creating Change
Bend high school students work to better the community
Inspired by a sense of social justice and advocacy for change, many high school students across Bend are coming together to roll up their sleeves and get busy. Through the diverse clubs at local high schools, students are working toward a common goal of creating an inclusive, welcoming environment which supports differences and forms bridges […]
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A Heart Warming Escape
The perks of a family home sauna
As the winter season arrives, bringing cold gusts of wind and snow, there’s nothing like finding creative ways to keep warm. One of the best ways to seek the heat and beat the winter blues is to enjoy a sizzling hot sauna! The word “sauna” comes from the Finnish language, meaning “bathhouse.” (Fun fact: “sauna” […]
