Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center and poster artist Sage Flannery share plans for the Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 20, 2024.
What's New with Mountain View Community Development Now That Safe Parking is Off the Ground
Now that Mount View Community Development's Safe Parking program is off to a successful start, what's next? Listen in to learn from Executive Director Rick Rusell how MVCD is tackling affordable low-income housing.
Community Innovation Fund Recipient Worthy Environmental
Kavi Chokshi, Rethink Waste Project Coordinator at The Environmental Center, shares an exciting update on one of the recipients of the Community Innovation Fund, Worthy Environmental. Listen in to learn how your organization can apply and the exciting things Worthy Environmental is doing for the community with their grant.
Legislative Session Update with State Representative Emerson Levy
Oregon State Representative Emerson Levy (District 53) joins Steve and Paula for another Legislative Session Update. Levy serves on the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee for Natural Resources and is the Vice Chair of Climate, Energy and the Environment. You’ll need your running shoes for this action-packed, detail-filled 20-minute conversation about what’s actually being accomplished in your Oregon State Legislature.
Runner Katie Wolfe Coachs New Moms to Reach Their Potential
When a young mother turns to distance running to get fit, she finds she's a winner at running marathons. Katie now coaches other new moms to run for fun and fitness. Katie has a big story to tell that will inspire anyone ready for positive change.
Bitcoin 102 with Dennis Alimena
It may sound like it's over for all cryptocurrency, but not so. Tune in for a surprisingly positive update from Dennis Alimena, a Bitcoin specialist.
Wildfire Spread Prevention with Ariel Cowan on the Extension Connection
Before wildfire season gets underway, learn how to make your home and property much safer while reducing the potential for the spread of wildfire with OSU Extension Professor Ariel Cowan, Fire Specialist and Educator.
Representative Emerson Levy Legislative Session Update
Emerson Levy, Oregon State Legislator, gives a detailed and interesting update of where they are with many important topics to date. Put on your track shoes to keep up with Steve and Emerson as they cover several topics in detail.
Amy Jo Detweiler for The Extension Connection
Master Gardener Amy Jo Detweiler teaches everything you want to know about pruning your trees for beautiful, healthy trees in Central Oregon.
Raising Chickens with Scott Dugan on the Extension Connection
Learn more about what's going on with the Avian Virus and how to raise your own backyard flock of laying hens more safely so you can enjoy delicious, homegrown eggs with OSU Extension Professor Scott Dugan.
What It Takes to Serve on a Central OR School Board
Redmond School Board member Liz Goodrich talks about the often undervalued, yet very important, job of serving on your school board, what it takes to do a effective job, and the heart it takes to serve your community’s children a families as a board member.
Mistletoe with Dr. Jeremiah Dung on the Extension Connection
Mistletoe! With us today is Jeremiah Dung – Associate Professor, Plant Pathologist Oregon State University Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Jeremiah is also Interim Director of the Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Cattle and Land Management with Scott Dugan on the OSU Extension Connection
Guest Scott Dugan is an OSU Extension Service Educator, award-winning writer for the Extension Cattle & Land Management Service, and an in-person educator for all tri-county farm and ranch owners. He talks about all his OSU Extension department has to offer local farmers and ranchers, from the hobby farmer to the thousands-acre rancher; Scott Dugan has a lot of help for all your land and animal questions.
KPOV Interviews BendFilm Best Director Elisa Levine of the film Sweetheart Deal
KPOV and host Bruce were honored to interview Sweetheart Deal Director Elisa Levine on the Thursday Point October 6. It’s a beautiful interview and a great film.
We were not surprised, but were very proud, to hear that Elisa and Co-Director Gabriel Miller won Bendfilm’s Best Director Award for Sweetheart Deal.
Sweetheart Deal looks at the life of four Seattle women who are addicted to heroine and engaging in sex work to earn a living. They are aided by someone who lets them know he cares for women like them. There is a plot twist we won’t spoil for you.
Listen to this interview for so much insight. It was conducted before Bendfilm 2022, so you will hear some dated material, but the description of the film and the Directors’ motivations and methods are engaging and informative.
Benfilm 2022 is available on line until October 23 at at https://www.bendfilm.org/
Welcoming Week Art Exhibit with Priscilla Calleros and the Green Tour with Neil Baunsgard
Priscilla Calleros, Events & Outreach Manager at The Environmental Center, talks about the The Multicultural Art Exhibit. It’s part of Welcoming Week and features live poetry, music, and creative arts by local BILAPOC and LGBTQ+ artists.
Neil Baunsgard, Transportation and Climate Advocacy Manager at The Environmental Center, tells us about this year’s Green Tour, which showcases reducing energy use in residential and commercial buildings in Central Oregon.
The Green Leadership Coalition with Olive Nye
Olive Nye is a co-leader with the Green Leadership Coalition, a group of high school students advocating for sustainability initiatives in their schools.
Olive talks to us about the group's goals for this year and the importance of making connections with other students who care about the environment. Later, she helps Gillian come down from the shock of learning how long some high school students let their cars idle.
The 4-H Program on the OSU Extension Connection
We talked with Elizabeth Brunner, the 4-H Program Coordinator for the Deschutes County OSU Extension Service, and Holly Silvey, OSU Extension Student Intern, about the many fun and educational opportunities for youth and adults in the 4-H Program.
Energy Planning with Grace Andrews
Grace Andrews, Energy Coordinator at The Environmental Center, talks about energy planning in Deschutes County.
Wildfire Safety with Ariel Cowan on The OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan, OSU Extension Regional Fire Specialist, shares pointers about how to prepare for wildfire season.
Juneteenth with Kenny Adams from The Father's Group
With Juneteenth, the 19th of June, coming up in a couple of weeks, the June 2 Thursday Point featured Kenny Adams, Executive Director of the Father's Group. They are presenters of the Juneteenth Celebration 2022 in Bend.
Tune in for a conversation about being a father, lifting up local youth, liberation, Juneteenth, and an enlightening discussion of what it means to view the world through an Afrocentric lens.