Bend, OR August 2023

EDUCATION

HARMONY FARM SANCTUARY OFFERS LESSONS IN COMPASSION

WELLNESS

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY OPENS DOORS FOR KIDS

HEALTH + WELLNESS KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE THIS SUMMER

Kids & Pets

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Soak Up the Dog Days of Summer

As I write this, I can’t help but feel summer fading way too fast. Time to make a bucket list for the concerts, travel and outdoor fun to pack in this month!

To start things off for this, our Kids and Pets issue, we introduce you to Harmony Farm Sanctuary, a local refuge for rescued farm animals. The sanctuary is also a resource for at-risk youth to connect with the animals, where they have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their relationship with animals, themselves and the community.

This issue also talks about Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and how local programs that offer dog- and equine-assisted therapy can enhance and improve the outcomes of therapy for children who struggle with anxiety and depression.

We spoke with veterinarian Dr. Adam Stone, co-owner and medical director of Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, for tips to keep our pets safe in the hot summer months. As we spend more time outdoors with our pets, it’s important to watch for potential injury and illness as they are exposed to heat, smoke, algae and other hazards in our Central Oregon summers. Take note and enjoy a healthy summer with your pets!

We hope you enjoy this issue, complete with a guide to raising backyard chickens and making no-bake cookies for the kids.

Wherever this August finds you, enjoy every moment of summer!

August 2023

PUBLISHER

Jane Rial | jane.rial@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Lynette Confer | lynette.confer@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sue Baldani, Donna Burklo, Lynette Confer, Julie E. Furnas

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Maile Mason

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Tiffany Slowinski

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

DIRECTOR OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS Jennifer Robinson

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Josh Klein

CONTROLLER Gary Johnson

AD DESIGNER Hunter Richie

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsey Ragain

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Bend Wealth Advisors Joins Forces with RavenRock Wealth Partners

Offering tailored financial advice and personalized portfolios with a renewed commitment to client service, Bend Wealth founder, Stu Malakoff, CDFA®, CPFA, CRPC® and wealth manager Bob Reininger, AIF®, CIMA® have partnered together, joined by Awbrey Swanson, CFP®, CRPC®, CDFA®, Jessica Shofstall and Emily Baird. 523 NW Colorado Ave., 541.306.4324. BendWealth.com

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Bend Wealth Advisors is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

Photography Maile Mason

2023 Curator’s Choice Award Winner Painted Hills, oil painting by Taylor Manoles

Cultural Care of Central Oregon Matches Au Pairs with Local Families

Cultural Care has been a leading au pair agency for over 30 years. Local coordinator and childcare consultant, Laurie Hetherington, offers Central Oregon families the opportunity to host an au pair from abroad as an option to meet their childcare needs. An au pair becomes part of your family, bringing a global perspective to your home. In the past five years, Cultural Care has grown from seven families to over 50, with young adults from 13 different countries gaining the opportunity to experience life in America. CulturalCare.com

Camp Fire Central Oregon Expands Environmental Education Programs

Thanks to a partnership with Central Oregon Health Council, Camp Fire Central Oregon has expanded their ExlpOregon nature-based camp programs for local youth. Project Good Earth offers an afternoon of super-cool nature-based field trips for grades 4-5. Inspired by Camp Fire programs from the 1980’s and rooted in environmental awareness, appreciation and preservation, this updated camp is relevant for today’s kids. Drop off and pick up at The Environmental Center, Wednesdays 1:30-5:00 p.m., Sept. 13-Dec. 13. Scholarships available. CampFireCO.org

photo credit: Miguel Edwards

KEEP YOUR PET SAFE THIS SUMMER

As people get out and about more in the warmer months, so do their pets. Pet owners often like to take their dogs to parks, lakes and even on road trips. While this can be fun for the whole family, it’s also important to be aware of issues that can arise when spending so much time in the great outdoors.

“There’s a lot more recreation with pets,” says Dr. Adam Stone, co-owner and medical director of Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center. He explains this can lead to lameness injuries, dogs getting impaled with fish hooks, and bite wounds since they’re frequently around many other dogs at various public areas.

Heat can also bring on respiratory problems, especially in some breeds. “Brachycephalic animals, which are dogs with the squished faces such as bulldogs, tend to be much more susceptible to the consequences of heat shock or heat exhaustion,” he says. “They can get swelling in their larynx which can cause difficulty breathing. But, being in high temperatures for too long can be really disastrous for any dog. We have dry heat in Central Oregon and sometimes it doesn’t feel quite as hot as it really is.” Particularly in vehicles, it can get really hot very fast, so never leave a pet in a car.

Burns to the paws are also quite common in the summer months. “We have a lot of sun, and even in the woods and on the trails where they’re not on asphalt, the dirt is a lot sandier and holds a lot more heat,” notes Stone. “If you add in running, even on a trail, that combination of abrasion and heat can cause severe paws problems.”

When it gets very hot, Dr. Stone suggests choosing alternate ways to have fun with your pet. Swimming is a great outdoor activity, but it’s important to be aware of the possibility of blue-green algae. “It can be hard to detect just by looking at the water,” he says. “It’s more of an issue during the hottest and driest part of the summer with smaller lakes and ponds which have very still and shallow water that promotes the growth of this algae that can be extremely toxic to family pets.”

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR PETS:

Another problem is the increased frequency of wild fires, where smoke can drift for many miles and exacerbate respiratory conditions or breathing issues. “It’s not just the smoke causing the irritation, but the particulates from different types of allergenic trees and plants as well,” Dr. Stone explains. “Those allergens are now being delivered straight into the respiratory tract.” Dogs can develop difficulty breathing, a cough and itchy red eyes if outside too long.

Limit time outdoors, especially when walking or running with your dog.

Bring dogs to larger lakes where water is deeper and cooler.

HEAT AND PAW PROTECTION

AVOID BLUE GREEN ALGAE

“WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH OUR CLIENTS, MAKING SURE THAT THEY UNDERSTAND AND FEEL GOOD ABOUT THE MEDICAL DECISIONS THEY'RE MAKING.”

— DR. ADAM STONE, CO-OWNER OF BEND ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CENTER

Cheat grass, which has pronged seeds, is another huge problem for animals. These seeds often get stuck in ears, noses, mouths and throats. These can cause sneezing, coughing and gagging.

Last, but not least, are fleas and ticks, which can cause serious health problems. Dr. Stone says many of his clients do not realize that these pests are a real issue in Bend. However, he sees many dogs with tapeworm from eating fleas, as well as tickborne illnesses.

If traveling with your pets, Dr. Stone recommends an exam, including blood work, before leaving and refilling any medications, including those for anxiety or nausea related to motion.

Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center has six emergency doctors with a combined almost 50 years of emergency and critical care experience. “Communication is very important to us,” explains Dr. Stone. “We have the ability to spend more time with our clients, making sure that they understand and feel good about the medical decisions they’re making.”

BendAnimalER.com

FLEA AND TICK PREVENTION

Use oral medication or drops to prevent flea and tick-borne illnesses.

COOLER OPTIONS

When very hot, find alternative, cooler ways to have a good time with your pet.

BEND ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CENTER

“Becoming a veterinarian was a moral decision for me,” says Dr. Stone. “I just felt like I owed something to the planet and with my interests and my abilities, being an animal doctor would be the best option.”

The practice, he explains, is focused on helping the Bend community. “We work with several nonprofits such as the Companion Animal Medical Project and Think Wild.”

Drs. Naomi Kitagaki and Adam Stone, owners of Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center.

ARTICLE BY JULIE E. FURNAS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAILE MASON PHOTOGRAPHY

Harmony Farm Sanctuary OFFERS LESSONS in Compassion

When visiting the Harmony Farm Sanctuary, you can immediately feel the love between animals and humans. Roaming the new 10-acre farm freely, the rescued animals are always happy to greet their caregivers and guests.

In 2020, this sanctuary moved from Sisters to Bend and was rebuilt from the ground up. The new location has a view of the Cascades, larger enclosures and is home to over 150 animals including, cows, horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, alpacas, a llama, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and rabbits!

Their mission has always been constant, with a dedication to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected, unwanted and abused farmed animals, building a kinder and more inclusive community and advocating for a sustainable food system free from harm.

“In addition to rehabilitating and providing lifelong refuge for its animal residents, Harmony Farm Sanctuary is committed to doing its part in building a more compassionate world. Over the next few years, we plan to offer compassionate education programs, participate in community engagement events, assist in animal rescues and advocate in support of animal welfare policy,” explains Robine Bots, founder of Harmony Farm.

Bots’ idea of building a sanctuary started over ten years ago when she was having a conversation with her father. “I told him about my dream to build a farm sanctuary and to incorporate mental health therapy at a farm full of rescued animals,” says Bots. Rehabilitating a formerly abused animal requires patience and realistic expectations. Harmony Farm provides a stable and calm environment where volunteers strive to provide therapeutic experiences for the visitors while working to reduce fear triggers for their animals with a variety of techniques, providing the space and support for the animals to regain confidence and build trust with humans again.

Harmony

Mural of Harmony Farm Sanctuary's new logo, painted by students at

This

piglet, Henk, was rescued by Harmony Farm Sanctuary and is quickly warming up to visitors and volunteers at the farm.

Alpacas Albie and William enjoy some attention from a young sanctuary visitor.

Waterfowl such as these geese also find a soft spot to land at Harmony Farm Sanctuary.

Farm Sanctuary volunteer Riley takes Cisco, the sanctuary's oldest resident at 33 years old, for a walk.

Cascade Academy.

Visitors and volunteers to Harmony Farm Sanctuary get hands on experience caring for the sanctuary residents.

In 2020, Harmony Farm Sanctuary relocated from Sisters to Bend, expanding their space and services offered to animals and humans alike.

Animals rescued by Harmony Farm Sanctuary are offered time and a safe space to heal and gain trust.

COMPASSIONATE CURRICULUM

Harmony Farm has also been committed to working with at-risk youth since the beginning. Recently they added a new branch of the sanctuary called the Community Engagement and Advocacy Team (CEAT). This team includes several skilled volunteers who work directly with youth and advocacy. The organizer of CEAT, Carolyn Miller, developed “Compassionate Curriculum” whose motto is “learn, serve, grow” and is designed to help young people better understand their relationship with themselves, animals and the community.

“We provide experiences for small groups that include learning about, interacting with and caring for our rescued farm animals. Our goal is that participants will learn that like us, animals are sentient beings and they have feelings and the capacity to experience joy fear, anger, pain and other emotions,” Bots states.

With over 60 volunteers working with the sanctuary animals and several volunteers teaching their Compassionate Curriculum, the goal is for participants and visitors to learn to have more empathy, kindness and compassion for themselves, animals and other people. The curriculum also aims to help participants develop skills in verbal and non-verbal communication, planning, executing a task, leadership, consent, understanding boundaries, assertiveness skills, how to stay safe by paying attention, slowing down, breathing and being mindful.

“We have been partnering with the Sisters Life Skills and Transition Program for the past eight years and other organizations like Circle of Friends, BRYT Future Program, Heart of Oregon Youth Build and Cascade Academy. We hope to partner with more organizations in the next year,” notes Bots.

KEEPING IT LOCAL

Since the very first animals came to the farm, community support has been the lifeblood of Harmony Farm Sanctuary. Profits from merchandise and monthly financial support from the community help the sanctuary fulfill their mission of bringing rescued animals and humans together in a safe environment, where love and education are the cornerstones.

Since moving to Bend, Harmony Farm Sanctuary has been offering a variety of tours. The farm offers both group and private guided tours and emphasizes the fact that this is not a “petting zoo,” but a place where animals and humans can connect on a different level. There are new upcoming fundraising events and even a tiny home on the farm for overnight stays. A true ‘glamping’ experience, guests can sip morning coffee to the tune of roosters crowing and a gorgeous view of the Three Sisters Mountains.

Buck the goat rests in front of a mural painted by Sisters artist Kelly Rae Roberts with help from sanctuary founder Robine Bots and a few volunteers.

It takes a village to care for the residents at the sanctuary, and kids of all ages love to help out.

Each species of animal rescued by Harmony Farm Sanctuary has the space to live a comfortable, safe life filled with respect, compassion and love.

Animal-Assisted Therapy Opens Doors for Kids

HOPE ARRIVES ON FOUR LEGS

ARTICLE BY LYNETTE CONFER

Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)

For children who suffer with fear, anxiety and depression, help just might arrive on four legs.  Although fairly new, Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a therapeutic intervention that utilizes animals such as dogs, horses, rabbits, cats, guinea pigs and even birds as part of the treatment plan in a therapy setting. As more research emerges, it is becoming evident and widely known that when incorporated into therapeutic settings, AAT can improve the outcomes of therapy for children of all ages, complementing and enhancing the work being done on many levels.  In Central Oregon, there are two main types of AAT available for children, Dog-assisted therapy and Equine-assisted therapy.

Animal-assisted therapy in the classroom is becoming more common.

Dogs support kids in therapeutic settings.

Compassionate Canines of Central Oregon

Compassionate Canines of Central Oregon is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization who partners with certified therapy dog and handler teams and offers them assignments in various therapeutic settings locally, including schools. This organization was founded in 2001 and their mission is to promote positive human-animal interactions to improve the physical, emotional and psychological lives of those they serve.

One therapy dog and handler team is Joey, a six year old Poodle/Cocker Spaniel mix, and his owner/handler Seren Bruce, a retired clinical social worker who specialized in child and family psychology. Joey was first trained as a service dog, and more recently certified as a therapy dog. “Joey loves people and has a special affinity for children,” Bruce notes. In her former private practice, Bruce utilized animals when working with kids. “Using therapy animals often helps kids relax, reduces their anxiety and helps them focus.”

Recently, Joey and Bruce were asked to assist with a forensic interview with a young child at the KIDS Center in Bend. “The volunteer coordinator of Compassion Canines reached out because she thought Joey would be perfect to be part of this really sensitive case. Joey was incredible. He totally paid attention to the child and put his head on her lap and she had her hand on him the whole time. She walked in there not smiling or making eye contact, not communicating and when she left, she was smiling. Her guardian said that was the first time she had smiled since the incident.”

Science proves that one thing dogs, and some other animals, do naturally by sitting on a lap or laying on someone’s chest is called “deep pressure stimulation,” which is the application of mild but consistent pressure on the torso. The same idea as a weighted blanket, applying this gentle pressure or weight stimulates the brain to release hormones that create a sense of calm and peace.

Another Compassionate Canines team is Ren, a three-year old Standard Poodle, and his handler/ owner, Dan Fohrman. A retired physician, Fohrman and Ren just began work with Compassionate Canines after Ren was certified this past spring. “I was interested in volunteer possibilities that allowed flexibility to leave and travel, but still gave me a place and a purpose. This has fit the bill so far and I’ve really enjoyed it.”

“We found a good fit with an assignment at Cascade Middle School with their Bridges program,” says Fohrman. We go once a week and kids come in who just need to take a break from the stressors of life or school. They sit with Ren, give him treats, have him do tricks, talk to him or just sit quietly. They love Ren and have really started to open up to me in ways that are surprising and quite frank. It really seems as though the animals make communication possible for a lot of these kids.” Compassionate-Canines.org

Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services

Another type of AAT offered in Central Oregon is Equine-assisted therapy. Healing Reins is a non-profit organization that has been offering equine-assisted programs designed to help those with varying disabilities and special needs thrive for over 20 years. Their mission is “to heal with horses,” and for over 10 years, this has included working with local therapists to offer Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH) services.

According to Healing Reins Clinical Manager, Lisa Bradley, LPC, R-DMT, although Healing Reins had been contracting with local therapists for years, they only recently began offering EAMH services through their own staff therapists earlier this year. “We currently have five staff therapists, plus myself,” notes Bradley.

Horses have been used in AAT since the 1970s.

“Horses are like a giant biofeedback machine,” explains Bradley. “In the wild, for about a mile out, they can read vital signs of their fellow equines in the herd, of any predators. They have to be able to do this in order to survive.” Horses can read people too, Bradley notes.

“Horses will do one of two things, they will either reflect our emotions and match our heart rate and vitals, or they will lower their heart rate to support you lowering yours. Some horses will respond by offering to get close and support you to help calm you,” Bradley says.

“With kids, it gives them an opportunity to check in with themselves, take a look at how they are feeling, how the horse is responding to them. They can learn how to support their horse if it is nervous, and by doing so, they learn how to do that for themselves, so that’s a tool they learn and can go on to use in life,” notes Bradley. “With the biofeedback they get from the horses, they can see and feel how they affect the world around them.” HealingReins.org

No matter what animal is used in AAT, there is no doubt that their impact can be profound. “These animals offer love, you feel it and you feel safe,” explains dog handler Bruce. “Animals can be a conduit for peace.”

“With the biofeedback kids get from the horses, they can see and feel how they affect the world around them.”

— Lisa Bradley, LPC, R-DMT, Healing Reins Clinical Manager

Equine-assisted therapy offers biofeedback for kids.

No-Bake

COOKIE BALLS

When your kids need a snack, but it’s too hot to turn on the oven, give this no-bake cookie recipe a try. Better yet, let the kids make the cookies! With wholesome ingredients you probably already have on hand, these cookie balls make a great afternoon snack or a simple treat to pack along for that end of summer getaway!

Yield: 24 cookie balls

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup almond butter

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 t. vanilla extract

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• ½ cup chocolate chips

• ½ cup cocoa nibs

• Sea salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix almond butter, honey and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Stir oats, coconut, chocolate chips, cocoa nibs and sea salt into almond butter mixture until well combined.

Take a small bit of the dough and roll it into balls; place on the parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

NOTES

Substitute any nut butter for the almond butter and any natural sweetener for the honey. For added nutrition, substitute unsweetened dried fruit for the chocolate chips or ground flax seed or chia seeds for the cocoa nibs.

For fun, substitute the chocolate chips and/or cocoa nibs with candy covered chocolate pieces or roll the balls in sprinkles, powdered sugar or coconut before refrigerating.

SUMMER KITCHEN FUN FOR KIDS

Backyard Chickens

Everything you need to get started on your backyard coop.

Chickens have become increasingly popular as pets in both suburban and urban areas during the last 20 years. Backyard chickens may seem to be an unsuspecting animal to keep as a pet but the tried and true egg producers are back in fashion as food costs are soaring and families are looking for more food independence in light of recent supply chain shortages. There’s a lot to like about raising chickens in your backyard. Surprisingly, chickens are relatively low maintenance. And bonus – unlike dogs, they don’t need to be bathed or groomed, and they don’t shed on your clothes or require training. Oh and bonus – they make you breakfast.

The eggs from backyard chickens are the best—tastier and fresher than any store-bought eggs. Much of the day, the birds entertain themselves, picking at grass, worms, beetles, and all of the good things that go into making those delicious farm eggs. Plus, with their keen eye for insect pests, chickens make for great gardening companions.

Chickens can provide family companionship, fun, entertainment, sustainable fresh food, and plenty of poop that gardeners prize as a natural fertilizer/composting material. Could backyard chickens be the perfect pet/producer to add to your home?

Things To Consider Before Getting Chickens:

First, check local town ordinances to ensure that keeping chickens is even allowed in your neighborhood or if there is a limit to the number of chickens you can keep at once.

Make sure you have the space for a henhouse or a full-size chicken coop. It has to hold a feeder and water containers, a roosting area, and a nest box for every three hens. A proper coop should be large enough that you can stand in it to gather eggs and shovel manure comfortably, but a simple hen house can be quite a bit smaller. Plus, any housing must be sturdy enough to keep your chickens safe from all the predators out there. Gorgeous coops are aplenty on places like Pinterest if you’re building your own, but many pre-made options are available through various farm supply stores as well.

Chickens need food and water daily. Feed is about $20 per 50-pound bag, but prices vary depending on your location and the quality of the feed. How long a bag lasts depends on the number of chickens you have.

Hens will lay eggs through Spring and Summer and into the Fall, as long as they have 12 to 14 hours of daylight. Expect to collect eggs daily, or even twice a day.

Backyard Chicken Q&A:

HOW MANY CHICKENS SHOULD I KEEP?

Chickens are sociable creatures, so plan to keep three to six birds at least. With this amount, you’ll always have a steady supply of eggs, since an adult hen lays about two eggs every three days, on average. Local ordinances also dictate how many chickens one household can keep.

HOW MUCH DOES KEEPING CHICKENS COST?

All of this costs money, of course. The materials to build and furnish a coop and a 20 x 5-foot run—including wood, fencing, and hardware—are going to set you back at least $300. If you can’t do this work yourself, you’ll also be buying skilled labor. Overall, expect to spend between $500 and $700 when getting started depending on the size of your flock, coop and run. For prefabricated coops, expect to pay $600 or more.

WHAT KIND OF SHELTER DO THEY NEED?

Chickens need to have an enclosed coop that provides adequate space, protection from the elements and predators, and good ventilation. A modified shed, barn, or stable with an outdoor

run is a good option for a coop. The outdoor run should be fully enclosed if you have predators like hawks or owls nearby. Ideally, coops are slightly elevated off the ground to prevent flooding and have windows on each side, enough nest boxes to allow several chickens to nest simultaneously, outlets for lighting, fans if they’re needed, air inlets or ventilation holes on the roof, and a concrete floor treated with a pet-safe waterproof coating that allows for easy cleaning and drainage.

Want to go the fancy route?

Search Pinterest for “chicken coop building plans” if you’re building your own or consider going the luxury route with a gorgeous custom-built coop from a company like CutestCoops.com .

WHEN DO CHICKENS START LAYING EGGS?

Most hens will start laying eggs when they’re about 18 to 20 weeks old, although it may take more time for them to reach their peak output. Often, the first eggs are laid irregularly or are smaller or oddly shaped when compared with a typical egg. This is nothing to worry about! Once a cycle is established, most hens will lay one egg per day.

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

AUGUST 2ND-6TH

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & EXPO CENTER | 11:00 AM

Central Oregon’s largest ongoing annual event returns for the 103rd edition Aug. 2-6. Fair attendees will find carnival rides, shopping, food and exhibits. The rodeo showcases horses, bulls and professional riders. Watch judging for a 4-H event or attend a concert. All concerts are free with fair admission.  Expo.Deschutes.org

AUGUST 4TH-5TH

Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild

OPEN SPACE EVENT STUDIOS, 220 NE LAFAYETTE | 11:00 AM

Join COMAG for their annual art show featuring 24 local artists of the High Desert at the Open Space Event Studios. Find jewelry, sculpture, forged steel, ceramics and leather. In addition to the fabulous artists, there will be live demos, food trucks, beer and wine, plus a drawing for two $100 vouchers to use at the show! Free admission. COMAG.US.

AUGUST 12TH-13TH

Shine a Light Bend

OLD MILL DISTRICT | 7:00 PM

Join Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) for a 12-hour candlelight vigil (sunset to sunrise) that will be held near the Old Mill District on Aug. 12, leading up to International Youth Day on Aug. 13. A champion for creative approaches to wellbeing and understanding the mental

health challenges our youth face, HÚE looks to Shine a Light for Youth Mental Health and to be part of the community solution. ILoveHue.org

AUGUST 13TH

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Birdies 4 Babies

BROKEN TOP CLUB & TETHEROW RESORT | 9:00 AM

Join MountainStar Family Relief Nursery for their 9th Annual Birdies 4 Babies (B4B) Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. Golf begins at 9 a.m. followed by an evening gala and auction at Tetherow’s stunning event pavilion. Proceeds support MountainStar’s child abuse and neglect prevention program, which serves at-risk families with babies and toddlers throughout Deschutes County. MtStar.org

AUGUST 25TH-27TH

Art

in the High Desert

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & EXPO CENTER | 10:00 AM

Art in the High Desert is back, bigger and better than ever. With over 150 nationally acclaimed artists, this much anticipated juried art show is opening at their new venue, the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. Featuring fine art and crafts for art lovers and collectors, admission is free. ArtInTheHighDesert.com

AUGUST 26TH

High Desert Rendezvous

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM | 5:00 PM

In its 34th year, the High Desert Rendezvous is one of the longest running fundraisers in Central Oregon. With an entertaining program, live and silent auctions and a raffle, this event raises money to support the Museum’s mission to excite and responsibly teach through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences about the High Desert to ensure people and landscape thrive together. HighDesertMuseum.org

Art in the High Desert Returns

SAME HIGH STANDARDS – NEW LOCATION – ADDED ACCESSIBILITY

ARTICLE BY DONNA BURKLO

After a three-year absence, the nationally acclaimed Art in the High Desert juried fine art and craft show and sale returns August 25 - 27, 2023.

Visitors will be awed in the same way they were at previous shows between 2008 and 2019 by the variety, uniqueness and level of skill and creativity shown in the works of the 150 participating artists. The new venue at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds offers an outdoor space through which attendees can wander and allow the art to be the focus. The gallery will be set in Center Circle Park which features a creek, pond, tall trees and acres of landscaped lawn with paved paths throughout.

David Bjurstrom, a 10-year veteran of the show as a participating artist, is the new Show Director, following in the footsteps of his friends Dave and Carla Fox, the founders of the event.

Recalling his reasons for taking on the role, Bjurstrom says, “It was too important a show to let it fall aside. Artists I’d see at shows I participate in around the country were asking when Art in the High Desert would be coming back.”

The artists are preparing their works and displays with special attention to both accessibility and “wow factor”. There will be pieces you’ll fall in love with and take home for $25 and there will be those you’ll fall in love with and someone will take home for tens of thousands of dollars, yet everyone will have the opportunity to see and appreciate all of it.

Want to be immersed even more fully in the beauty of the show? Volunteer! Contact volunteers@artinthehighdesert.com

PLAN YOUR VISIT:

Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Entry is FREE!

Easy parking is FREE!

Food and drink available on site. Please leave pets at home.

ArtInTheHighDesert.com

Drawing by Jeffrey Cannon from Austin, Texas.

Ceramics by John Herbon from St. Ignace, Michigan.

Batik by Lisa Kattenbraker from Olympia, Washington.

Jewelry by Megan Clark from Durham, North Carolina.