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Anything big happen this week? Just kidding. If there was any “conspiracy” afoot this week, it may have been on the part of national media, compelling us to refresh our browsers every few minutes to get up-todate electoral college numbers. I kid. But now that Election Day has passed and the vast majority of candidates know where they landed (hey, sorry, Georgia!), we, like many journalists and news outlets, will continue our work of scouting out news, rooting out fact from fiction— and holding our governments accountable. This work is what we do, day in and day out, no matter who won or lost, or who we personally supported or did not. We look forward to seeing what our new local leaders will accomplish, yet all the while, reporting the facts and going deeper into the stories Central Oregonians are talking about. This remains among our top priorities as a newsroom. So, what’s next, Central Oregon?

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s Oregonians reflect back this week on the outcome of last week’s elections, there’s a lot to be said about the presidential race. National pundits are filling the airwaves with their conjecture. If you’ve been one of the many to have added the term “doomscrolling” to your vocabulary in recent years, then you may, too, be one of those who are watching the transition with bated breath. It’s been so easy to fall into the trap of logging onto one’s favorite social media outlet only to find out what doom has most recently befallen our nation. Of course, some this week, given the uneasy outcome of the national transition, may find themselves only now adding “doomscroll” to their list of daily activities. But national—and hyper-partisan—politics aside, we have occasion in Oregon this week to stop watching national politics and celebrate some encouraging returns at the ballot box. In Oregon, voters made history by ushering in a psilocybin therapy program, and also the nation’s first widespread effort to de-penalize all drugs. The passage of Measure 110 did not, in spite of the memes found on social media, make all drugs “legal” in the state—but instead made it so that people would face only a $100 fine, rather than arrest or jail time, for possession. It was a measure we endorsed for its promise to focus on harm reduction around hard drugs, rather than punishment. Its passage is politically tied to the ongoing conversation around how the state will begin to reallocate police funding around the same principal of helping drug users get to treatment centers over the penitentiary. In Deschutes County, we were encouraged by what happened in city and county voting. Voters in Bend, Redmond and Deschutes County opened their wallets in a way we have not seen in recent years. They approved a bond measure for Redmond schools, when others had failed in 2018 and before. Where a gas tax aimed at tackling transportation issues failed in 2016, voters in 2020 said “yes” to expanding pedestrian and bike access and to easing traffic congestion by way of the City of Bend’s transportation bond. And this year, voters also approved the expansion and construction of new Deschutes Public Library facilities—even while a host of candidates

came out against them. People in our area said “yes” to many things—even while a pandemic means so many other things are getting a “no” this year. We initially shared some concerns about the Deschutes Public Library bond. We had been concerned about the expansion and the construction of the new Central Library—namely, its location near the Sheriff ’s Office buildings, rather than in an area closer to downtown Bend. But when we asked library officials, back when they announced the purchase of that land, about the location, they pointed out that it’s a facility for all of Deschutes County—including Redmond and Sisters—and that meant it would actually be more central, equitable and accessible for all county users at that planned location. Sure, it’s less accessible for cyclists and walkers in Bend, but it’s more easily accessible for everyone coming from the west or north. The siting is an equity issue for the larger community. With the location detail already buttoned up, we hope that the new Bend City Council will begin the hard work of marrying the passage of the transportation bond with their passion for public transit and accessibility. It is a brass-tacks conversation about how to best make the new library and performing arts center location more accessible. With the passage of these two measures, now would be the time to strengthen and renew the City’s commitment to its partnership with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and begin the work of playing a larger role in the community around accessibility issues. It remains to be seen if the new council will be able to tap funding to work toward seeing a few new bus routes established to and from the Central Library location. We remain curious to see if Bend Park & Recreation, city leaders and other local officials can work together to create safe, off-the-road cycling paths. It seems like the ideal problem-solving project for a newly elected council, library officials and others to tackle, after their election mandate. Voters were right in supporting these current projects, and we hope the newly minted, progressive council can work together with other community partners, using the power of collective agency agreement, to truly get things done.

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Web-exclusive story at bendsource.com, 11/4 Mayor Sally Russell may believe that she was a “progressive” in 2012, but many of us realized soon after that election that this was just campaign rhetoric by a moderate with conservative leanings. Not as right wing as Councilor Bill Mosley, mind you, which is why some of us voted for her as Mayor two years ago. Come January Russell will be the sole conservative on the City Council. Six progressive Councilors elected this year and in 2018 won their seats by significant margins—defeating candidates with gobs of money from special interests. The will of the voters is clear. If Mayor Russell is to be the leader she yearns so much to be she needs to do a lot more than “looking forward to seeing how they [the newly-elected Councilors] plan to accomplish [their] goals.” She needs to embrace these goals just as the overwhelming majority of Bend voters did in the November 3 election. Otherwise, she runs the risk of being irrelevant. And—speaking of those special interest dollars—if I were a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Central Oregon Association of Realtors or the Central Oregon Builders Association who voluntarily contributed to my organization’s PAC (political action committee), I‘d want some accountability. These three PACs have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to five losing candidates in the

past two Council elections. Imagine what good deeds could have been done in Bend with all that money they pissed away. —Michael Funke

DELUSIONAL DONALD Congratulations to our President-elect Joe Biden and our Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their comfortable, convincing victory over the truly terrible, corrupt racist Republican Trump-Pence ticket. America is back, and diabolical Donald Trump is done! Like usual, dishonest Donald Trump and his dishonorable, dimwitted sycophants are lying nonstop to the American public, but fortunately a majority of Americans are nowhere near as delusional as Donald Trump. Biden-Harris won easily, and anyone not suffering from brain damage (or fascist brainwashing) is well aware of the fact that Democrats Joe Biden & Kamala Harris won. But deranged Donald Trump continues to whine, cry, complain and compulsively lie to the point where the vast majority of Americans are just laughing at him. Traitor Trump is a plump chump who can’t stop lying, yet defeated Donald feigns outrage at not being believed. Donald, you’re a fool! And more importantly, Donald Trump is now and will forever hereafter be known as America’s biggest loser and laughable liar. Oh yeah & by the way, enjoy prison, Trump! —Jake Pickering

RE: VOTE 2020: STATE OF OREGON STATEWIDE RACE RESULTS Web-exclusive story at bendsource.com, 11/3 I truly believe the negative ads that Cheri Helt mailed out hurt her. We have enough divide in our country and I thought it extremely inappropriate of her running that type of campaign. I received 32 colorful card stock campaign cards from her campaign in my mailbox and 75% were negative towards Jason Kropf. It made me so angry and because of this I actually called and wrote to her campaign to get off her mailing list. We need positivity in our world. Congratulations Jason!!! Our family is happy for you. —Nicole Perullo

JUBELALE ART FOR THE BIRDS Each winter I enjoy Deschutes Brewery’s Jubelale -- both the beer and the label art. For 2020, Portland-based artist Eric Nyffeler presents a snowy ponderosa forest beneath Mt. Bachelor’s moonlit slopes. And in the foreground is a flock of red songbirds with perky red caps... Wait! are those Northern Cardinals? Whoops. The cardinal is not an Oregon species, not even listed as rare in Burrows and Gilligan’s Birds of Oregon. What’s going on here? Mr. Nyffeler grew up in Nebraska, where cardinals are common. Maybe he thought, “I need a splash of color in this wintry landscape. Hey, how ‘bout some of those cute red birds from back home?”

Okay, Eric. We’re all in this together. We all love snow, good beer, and songbirds. And Nebraska and Oregon share the Western Meadowlark as our state bird. But before creating your landscape, why not check with the East Cascades Audubon Society—or with the Source’s own Jim Anderson—to find out which birds live in our winter woods? But that’s life in a tourist destination. Let’s imagine a flock of our Mountain Chickadees, Pygmy Nuthatches, and Oregon Juncos driving up Bond Street in their beat-up Subaru, and getting stuck behind a lifestyle van with Nebraska plates. “Hey, you guys in the red caps!” they’d chirp. “Move it!” —Dorothy Leman

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Donations to Central Oregon Gives eclipsed all expectations in 2019. Two top fundraising nonprofits from 2019 share how they saw success By Laurel Brauns

ast year, two Bend entrepreneurs joined forces to raise $50,000 for local nonprofits. Instead, they raised more than 10 times that amount, with donations totaling $575,000 by December 31, 2019. The funds went directly to 72 organizations ranging from children’s advocacy groups to environmental watch dogs. For more than two decades, the Source Weekly has published the annual Central Oregon Give Guide during the holidays to help raise awareness about the many organizations in the community that work to help others survive and thrive. Last year, the Source’s publisher Aaron Switzer teamed up with Rys Fairbrother of WhatifWeCould.com to create a seamless integration of the print guide with an online donation platform at CentralOregonGives.com. Fairbrother—a social media and marketing expert—had launched his site earlier that year. His aim was to harness the excitement of crowd sourcing platforms like GoFundMe while helping Central Oregon’s nonprofits tell their story. Switzer had the connections and stories; Fairbrother had the technology to make giving go viral. Adding to the synergy, an anonymous donor promised a $25,000 prize to the nonprofit that raised the most money from the new program. This created friendly competition between

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groups and provided a strong incentive for these organizations to help direct incoming donations through WhatifWeCould.com. On top of all that, every donation earned a special perk from a popular local business such as a free drink or an appetizer. This created an easy story for nonprofits to share on social media and in their newsletters. Within a few clicks, donors could donate to their favorite nonprofit and then head down to the pub for a celebratory free pint. This year, Switzer and Fairbrother want to raise $500,000, a worthy goal in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that continues to impact local people, organizations and businesses. They are breaking up the $25,000 grand prize into one $15,000 gift to the nonprofit that raises the most overall funds, and then awarding $2,000 to each nonprofit that raises the most within its category: These categories include: education, family and children; animal welfare and environment; arts & culture; basic needs; and health and wellbeing. A 2019 Success Story: Boys & Girls Clubs “It is astounding to me that there is such a strong community effort towards philanthropy,” said Rachel Cardwell, the director of development at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, the organization that took home the $25,000 grand prize last year. The nonprofit offers fun and Courtesy Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

With the funds raised through Central Oregon Gives and WhatifWeCould.com, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend has been able to continue their work providing programing for kids ages 5 - 18 through the pandemic, even with most area schools closed down for the foreseeable future.

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educational programs for kids ages 5 – 18 at its two locations in Bend. Cardwell said that her staff changed the organization’s donations page during the campaign to feature the WhatifWeCould.com payment portal with an explanation about the possible prize money. “Donating through the platform was a way to deepen their giving,” Cardwell said. “[The additional $25,000] was a transformational amount of money,” she said. “If we were going to participate, we wanted to be active, not just see what rolled in of its own accord. “Every single time we were in front of donors, we put this program in front of them as well,” Cardwell said. During every fundraising event last year, Cardwell and her staff found creative ways to help energize the organization’s biggest supporters to funnel their donations through WhatifWeCould.com. “Our organization is on the front lines of dealing with issues that have been on the front lines of the pandemic,” Cardwell said. “So giving right now is an incredible act. Even if there is a competition, at the end of the day, we’re all serving underserved populations.” 2019 Success Story: Saving Grace Saving Grace, a domestic violence prevention nonprofit, raised the second-largest amount among the participating organizations. Cassi MacQueen, the executive director of Saving Grace, said she “jumped in with both feet” when she

learned about the new model and the potential prize money. It was her first holiday fundraising campaign since she joined the team. For years she’d worked in leadership positions within Portland nonprofits and had experience getting behind similar fundraising models enabled by perks, prize money and easy online transactions. “We utilized this campaign with all our holiday giving efforts,” she said. “It was in all of our marketing, newsletters and social media. We cast the net wide.” An added incentive for donors to Saving Grace—besides prize money and perks—was a gift of up to $50,000 in matching dollars from the Aria Foundation for every dollar it collected before the end of the year. The ARIA Foundation is a national grant-making organization that supports a variety of social and environmental causes. An added fundraising challenge for Saving Grace is that “domestic violence and sexual assault is not your standard dinner-table conversation; it’s not trending in people’s newsfeed,” MacQueen said. “Even though some people think domestic violence is not an issue here, our rates are really similar to other parts of the country.” MacQueen said she believed that Central Oregon Gives helped her organization reach people that had never heard of Saving Grace before. “We took it as an opportunity to educate people about what we’re doing,” she said. “It’s been so incredible to have this opportunity to raise awareness.”

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Padres de familia se manifiestan ante el cierre de escuelas A medida que los casos de COVID-19 aumentan en la región, las escuelas de Bend-Lapine no están nada cerca de lo que estaban en septiembre para abrir sus puertas. Eso tiene bastante frustrados a algunos de los padres de familia de la región como para salir a las calles en protesta, mientras que al mismo tiempo organizan una lucha virtual para exigir que los funcionarios electos tomen medidas. Los organizadores locales, Kelly Vlach y Indu Fairbanks del grupo de Facebook Open Bend-Lapine Schools, unieron fuerzas junto con una coalición estatal de grupos de padres de familia llamada ED300. Conforme lo indica el comunicado de prensa del 9 de noviembre emitida por ED300, la coalición esta presionando a los funcionarios electos para disminuir las restricciones del aprendizaje presencial y para abrir las escuelas para el 6 de enero. El comunicado indico que este es el primer esfuerzo en conjunto llevado a cabo por miles de padres de familia de todo Oregon. El 6 de enero marca el día numero 300 en el que a la mayoría de los 600,000

noviembre, debatió sobre varios impuestos fiscales a la construcción para financiar servicios para las personas sin hogar. De acuerdo con Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition el número de habitantes locales sin hogar aumento en un 60% desde el 2015 a un aproximado de 969 personas en el 2020. El gestor municipal Eric King presentó la propuesta como respuesta a la petición de fondos para el planeado Central Oregon Veterans Village, el cual puede ser terminado durante este invierno. Lynne McConnell, la directora del programa de vivienda explico que, en el 2006, Bend fue la primer ciudad de Oregon en implementar un impuesto especial de construcción (CET) del .33% en casi todos los permisos de construcción nuevos, usando el dinero para proveer viviendas accesibles. Desde entonces, el estado ha estado tabaleando, primero restringiendo por completo los nuevos CETs y luego suspendiendo la prohibición de en el 2016 con una serie de restricciones y consideraciones hacia los nuevas CETs residenciales. McConnell explico que los nuevos CETs en edificios comerciales e industriales no tienen las mismas restricciones del estado. Si la ciudad decide proceder con un impuesto adicional sobre estas estructuras, 50% de los fondos podrían ser destinados a servicios de apoyo para las personas sin hogar y 100% de los nuevos fondos permanecerían bajo el control de la ciudad.

La ciudad podría financiar servicios para los habitantes sin hogar El consejo municipal contempla un impuesto fiscal para financiar servicios sociales para las personas sin hogar

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estudiantes de Oregon se les ha impedido regresar al salón de clases. El grupo escribió, “Hemos atestiguado la perdida del aprendizaje, fallas técnicas, repercusiones no basadas en las actividades escolares, problemas de facilidad de acceso para los alumnos con discapacidades, y para muchos alumnos problemas serios de salud mental y emocional. ED300 exhorto a la gobernadora Kate Brown a eliminar las barreras actuales al aprendizaje en el salón de clases y pedir a los superintendentes, a el consejo escolar y a los legisladores a participar con los padres de familia activistas para implementar un regreso a clases presenciales y a actividades extracurriculares confiables. La coalición también exigió que se eliminen los parámetros y los mandatos a nivel condado del estado. En su lugar, la coalición quiere pautas adaptadas a los enfoques a nivel comunidad. La declaración indico, “No estamos concordando con otros 42 estados que tienen pautas a seguir en vez de mandatos. Los mandatos demasiado contundentes de Oregon prolongan el cierre de escuelas y perjudican a los alumnos de cualquier edad, desde los alumnos aprendices hasta los estudiantes de

preparatoria que necesitan apoyo en su camino hacia la educación superior. El 30 de octubre, la gobernadora Brown y el departamento de educación de Oregon (ODE) anunciaron toma de decisiones a nivel condado al anunciar parámetros de reapertura menos restringidos. De acuerdo a las nuevas normas, los distritos escolares pueden comenzar a abrir las escuelas primarias para recibir educación presencial una vez que el condado cuente con menos de 100 casos por cada 100,000 habitantes basándose en un lapso de 2 semanas. Cuando se publicaron por primera vez las nuevas pautas del ODE, el promedio de casos en el condado Deschutes en el lapso de dos semanas, del 11 al 24 de octubre, fue de 67.9 casos por cada 100,000 habitantes. Pero de acuerdo a los datos publicados el 2 de noviembre por Oregon Health Authority, el promedio más reciente durante un lapso de dos semanas, del 18 al 31 de octubre fue de 113.5 casos por cada 100,000 habitantes.

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Bend City Council considers a tax levy to fund social services for people without homes By Laurel Brauns building permits, using the money for affordable housing, Lynne McConnell, the city’s affordable housing manager, explained. Since then, the state has gone back and forth, first restricting new CETs altogether, then lifting the ban in 2016 with a host of restrictions and caveats for new residential CETs. New CETs on commercial and industrial buildings don’t have the same restrictions from the state, McConnell explained. If the City decides to move forward with an additional tax on these structures, 50% of these funds could go toward supporting services for people without homes, and 100% of the new funds would stay within the City’s control. An additional .17% CET on commercial and industrial buildings would raise and additional $299,000 a year, while an additional .33% would raise $581,000, and .67% would raise $1.2 million. “While this is a trying time for our commercial center… We haven’t done the calculations yet, but we were expecting some bad, bad news when COVID first hit and it has turned out in a lot of ways to

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not impact the City in the way we expected,” McConnell said. “Our construction activity is very steady and increasing.” Last year, the City had approximately $75,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding that it could use for homelessness services, according to City Coun- The Central Oregon Veterans Village is a new community planned to provide local veterans transitional shelter and social services. Fifteen cilor Bruce Abernethy. small structures will be built around a community center on the campus The best practice for of the Deschutes County Adult Jail. This is one of the shelters. managing a successful housing project for people experiencing Councilor Bill Moseley, who argued the homelessness is to have the funding for City should let the free market build housservices for them lined up before the building. “I’m not in favor of re-allocating from ing is constructed, McConnell said, not- one group of people to another like this.” ing that the lack of long-term funding for Both Councilors Abernethy and Barb the transitional homelessness services has Campbell encouraged the City Council been a historical challenge across Oregon. to move forward with an ordinance for Councilor Justin Livingston spoke a .33% additional commercial/industriagainst the levy, saying an additional tax al CET before the end of the year. King could “kill a project.” Instead, he suggested promised to have the language prethe City use money from the General Fund. pared for a first reading of the new law “I’m opposed to all of the fees,” said by early December.

Parents Protest School Closure

Thousands of Oregon parents unite in an effort to re-open schools by Jan. 6 By Laurel Brauns

s local COVID-19 cases spike, Bend-La Pine Schools is no closer to opening its doors than it was in September. That has some local parents frustrated enough to take to the streets in protest, while simultaneously organizing an online effort to demand action from elected officials. Local organizers Kelly Vlach and Indu Fairbanks of the Open Bend-La Pine Schools Facebook group joined forces with a statewide coalition of parent groups, called ED300. The coalition is pressuring elected officials to ease restrictions on in-person learning and to open schools by Jan. 6, according to a Nov. 9 press release from ED300. This is the first joint effort by tens of thousands of parents from all over Oregon, the release stated. Jan. 6 marks the 300th day that the majority of Oregon’s 600,000 students have been forbidden to return to school buildings. “We witnessed learning losses, technology failures, repercussions of no school-based activities, accessibility issues for students with disabilities, and significant mental and emotional health challenges for too many students,” the group wrote. ED300 encouraged Gov. Kate Brown to remove the current barriers to

classroom learning and asked superintendents, school boards and lawmakers to engage with parent activists to implement a safe return to in-person learning and co-curricular activities. The coalition also demanded the removal of county-level metrics and mandates from the state. “We are out of alignment with 42 other states that have guidelines rather than mandates,” the statement read. “Oregon’s overly blunt mandates are prolonging closures and harming every age student, from early learners to high school students who need support in their journeys to higher education.” The Oregon Department of Education and Gov. Brown did announce more county-level decision making when she laid out more relaxed reopening metrics Oct. 30. According to the new rules, school districts can begin opening elementary schools for in-person instruction once a county has fewer than 100 cases per 100,000 people, based on a two-week average. When the new ODE guidelines were first released, Deschutes County’s twoweek average for the week of Oct. 11 – Oct. 24 was 67.9 cases per 100,000. But the county’s latest two-week average between Oct. 18 – Oct. 31 was 113.5 cases per 100,000, according to

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data from the Oregon Health Authority published Nov. 2. This spike dashed BLPS’ plans to reopen and invigorated some members of the Open Bend-La Pine Schools group. So far, it has 2,100 members. Its organizers led a demonstration Oct. 5 in front of the BLPS AdminisOregon is one of only eight states in the U.S. that has statewide COVID-19 tration Building. metric mandates for school districts instead of recommendations. This Like ED300, Vlach means students around the country have returned to the classroom. and Fairbanks encourage members to contact local, state and the dean of Brown University’s School federal leaders and pressure them to of Public Health, published in Edure-open schools. cation Week on Nov. 2: “There’s no “While the latest news of not meet- doubt in my mind that schools need to ing metrics once again has been dis- be bolder than they’re being. There is appointing, our focus remains on a large mental health cost to children. advocating for our children’s safe And we know this is going to very subreturn to school,” Fairbanks told the stantially widen the achievement gap Source. “They have been out of the between wealthier/white students and classroom far too long at this point, poorer/students of color. and it’s just not acceptable.” “I’m not saying schools should nevThe statewide parents’ coalition is er close. They probably should at some planning an upcoming rally at the Ore- point if things get really horrible. But gon State Capitol Building in Salem on the idea that schools should be the Nov. 16 from 4 to 6pm. first casualty, before casinos, bars, and ED300 concluded its press release restaurants, in my mind defies logic,” with this quote from Dr. Ashish Jha, Jha said.

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he Bend City Council debated various building tax levies for funding services for the unhoused during its Nov. 4 City Council meeting. The number of local people experiencing homelessness went up by 60% since 2015, according to the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition, to an estimated 969 people in 2020. City Manager Eric King introduced the proposal as a response to a request for funding for the planned Central Oregon Veterans Village, which may be completed sometime this winter. “We’ve taken this opportunity to broaden that conversation towards the need for more services and more housing options for those families earning less than 30% of the Area Median Income,” King said. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the 2019 Area Median Income in Bend was $78,600 for a family of four and $23,580 for a family of four earning 30% of AMI. In 2006, Bend was the first city in Oregon to implement a .33% construction excise tax on almost all new

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A Democratic Shift in Deschutes County Reactions and analysis on local races in the 2020 election By Nicole Vulcan and Laurel Brauns Voter Turnout in Deschutes County is High—But Not as High as 2016 Voters all across the United States came out in record numbers for the 2020 presidential election—but in Deschutes County, turnout was slightly lower than the last presidential election year. At the same time, the county added nearly 30,000 voters to its rolls this time around. Turnout in 2016 in Deschutes County was 82.04%, according to the Deschutes County Clerk, with 122,216 voters on the rolls. In 2020, 80.89% of eligible voters cast a ballot, among 152,181 eligible voters in the county. Back in 2016, Deschutes County voters favored Donald Trump, with 46.36% of the county’s votes, compared to 43.07% for Hillary Clinton. In 2020, voters in the county favored Joe Biden, with 52.66% of the votes compared to Trump’s 44.51%. That trend seems to mimic the overall shift in the county toward more Democrat voters. In 2020, a majority of voters were registered as Democrats as of November, with 47,767 registered Democrats, 46,377 registered Republicans and 46,555 non-affiliated voters. Compare that to the Deschutes County Clerk’s numbers from November 2016, when, among 122,892 voters, 38,893 voters registered as Democrats, 41,494 registered as Republicans and 32,026 were non-affiliated voters. Mind you, Oregon implemented its “motor voter” program in 2016—which automatically registers those who renew or apply for a driver’s license. Changing demographics could have played at least some part in the shifts in Central Oregon’s representation in Salem. In 2016, Oregon Sen. Tim Knopp (R-27) took home 60.58% of the vote compared to 39.22% of the vote for Democratic challenger Greg Delgado. In 2020, Knopp barely edged out Democrat Eileen Kiely, taking home 50.73% of the vote to Kiely’s 49.09% in the latest unofficial tally. In the Oregon House 54 race, Democrat Jason Kropf won over

incumbent Republican Cheri Helt, with 60.09% of the vote over Helt’s 38.87%. Republicans prevailed in House 54, however, with incumbent Jack Zika taking 57.06% of the vote compared to 42.79% for Democrat Emerson Levy. In statewide elections, voter support was mixed in Deschutes County this time around. In the Secretary of State race, Deschutes County voters supported Republican Kim Thatcher with 48.73% of the vote in the county to Democrat Shemia Fagan’s 45.53%. Fagan won the statewide tally. Republican challeng-

to 45.94% for Democrat Alex Spenser. Bentz won the race, replacing longtime Rep. Greg Walden, a fellow Republican. In statewide measures, Deschutes County voters were aligned with statewide support, voting majority-yes for Measures 107, 108, 109 and 110. In Deschutes County, Phil Chang Replaces Phil Henderson Democrat Phil Chang won the race for Deschutes County Commissioner in the November election with 52.28% of the

Chang said that Alan Unger—the last Democratic Deschutes County Commissioner, Unger who served from 2008 to 2016—was his inspiration and mentor. In 2016, lost to Republican Phil Henderson, who Chang bested in this race. Chang said he’s excited his victory means the County Commission will be more balanced in the years ahead. Chang will focus on behavioral health services, containment of COVID-19, smart growth for the community, affordable housing, traffic congestion and protecting open space and habitat. Another plan for Chang: to end the many state land use battles the recent Commission has engaged in; among them, an attempt to develop zoned farm land outside Bend and Redmond. It also fought with the state over the approval of new marijuana cultivation centers in the unincorporated county. “I believe that Commissioner (Tony) DeBone hasn’t been as eager to fight with the state about every land issue under the sun as Phil Henderson was, so I’ll be excited to work closely with him, because this is not about a war against Salem, it’s about getting things done,” Chang said. Fellow Commissioner Patti Adair, a Republican who often sided with Henderson on land use issues, had this to say about Chang’s victory: “It will be interesting, another commissioner. We have a full plate ahead of us; 2020 was full of Source Weekly / Submitted

er Jeff Gudman got a bigger share of Deschutes County’s votes in the State Treasurer race, too, with 46.83% of the vote to Democrat Tobias Read’s 46.70%. Read won his race. And in the race for Oregon’s Congressional District 2, Republican Cliff Bentz took home 51.15% of Deschutes County’s votes, compared

vote. His opponent, incumbent Republican Phil Henderson, lost with 47.63%. With a background in renewable energy and natural resources, Chang ran on a platform of urban growth over suburban sprawl, and is an advocate for increased support for the County’s Behavioral Health Services department.

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Will This Be the Most Progressive City Council in Bend History? A blue wave swept the Bend City Council election Tuesday night, which makes it the first female-majority City Council in Bend history, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s historical records. This may also be one of the most progressive City Councils in Bend’s history in terms of the scope of the issues new councilors will prioritize. Common themes included transportation (especially public transit), affordable housing, equity and diversity and a desire to strengthen communication between the City Council and the people who live in Bend. Rita Schenkelberg As of Wednesday, Rita Schenkelberg had 57.45% of the vote to Michael Hughes’s 32.30%, and said she was quite

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She described the race as a “real learning experience” and said she met with dozens of people and groups including the other candidates in the race, City Manager Eric King and current City Council members. She plans to concentrate on encouraging more housing types in Bend in response to the state’s passage of HB 2001, a new law that got rid of exclusive single-family neighborhood zoning. She also wants to help foster a culture that’s more responsive to activist groups in the city. When asked how she felt about being on a new City Council with mostly women, Schenkelberg said, “This is a really big change for Bend. Men in our culture already hold so much power. This will bring a new perspective with such different energy.” Anthony Broadman Anthony Broadman, who at last count, had garnered 78.85% of the vote, said he was amazed by how many calls he received Wednesday from people “picking up the phone and expressing this feeling of camaraderie and happiness.” At 37,706 votes, Broadman received the most total votes of any candidate in Bend history. City Councilor Bruce Abernethy is now second, with 27,399 votes in 2016 when he ran unopposed, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office records. Source Weekly / Submitted

“I think this vote speaks to the idea that these aren’t really red issues or blue issues, they are issues we know as a community that we can come together and solve,” Broadman said Wednesday. “The fact that I can speak with my heart and mind about what resonates with me, it’s such an honor and fills me with gratitude.” Examples of the kinds of progressive issues he’d like to tackle right away

include mitigating the “generational challenge of COVID-19,” establishing permanent funding for a winter warming shelter and crafting a “cohesive plan to prevent houselessness before it starts,” he said. He also wants to move forward with the projects on the City of Bend’s transportation bond (which passed with 58% of the vote) and work to find other sources of funding for public transit.

Melanie Kebler Local attorney Melanie Kebler unseated Bend City Council Pos. 1 incumbent Justin Livingston with 60.16% of the vote to Livingston’s 39.50%. Livingston raised $96,000 from local business interests, while Kebler raised $41,000 from mostly individual donors. Source Weekly / Submitted

Megan Perkins Megan Perkins won the race for Pos. 3 with 52.37% of the vote to Chris Piper’s 38.79%. Perkins is the co-founder of Embrace Bend, and her platform focused on equity and inclusion in the Bend community. Affordable housing was one of Perkins’ top concerns. meganforbend.com

“One of the biggest eye-opening things about this campaign was finding out how many people could not find a place to live in our city… teachers, nurses, students right out of college, the near houseless population, that is something that needs remedy,” she said. Perkins said she wants the Bend City Council to become a “megaphone” for the City as the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 continues into the winter. “We’re moving into a scary moment in this pandemic as COVID-19 becomes exacerbated by the flu, weather change and community spread. I feel the City needs to reach out to communities that have been disproportionally affected by the pandemic, including checking in with seniors to make sure they are as healthy as they can be.” Her campaign released a statement on election night, emphasizing how much she was outspent by opponent Chris Piper. He raised $123,000, primarily from local business PACs, including the Central Oregon Association of Realtors PAC, which donated $72,000, according to the Oregon Secretary of State. Perkins raised $39,000, mostly from individual donors. About a week before the election, a new group called “Follow the Money Deschutes” sent a mailer detailing Piper’s PAC money. Piper’s position has been embroiled in controversy since he was appointed in early 2019, nominated by Mayor Sally Russell to fill her vacant seat after she won the 2018 mayoral race.

When asked how knowledge of campaign contributions affects voters, Kebler remarked, “I believe people are paying more attention to who is supporting what candidate… Given that the campaign finance Measure [107] passed handily, people care about this issue. This race showed that money alone can’t win.” Kebler said she’s looking forward to working with a majority-female City Council and believes there will be less “interrupting” at future meetings. In terms of affordable housing, Kebler said, “We need to use every tool in the toolbox; there’s not just one thing that is going to solve this. We have to hit at different angles including streamlining building codes, evaluating the permit process and builder’s fees and perhaps even lobbying the state for changes to the law.” Mayor Sally Russell’s reaction As the woman in the top leadership role for the Bend City Council, Mayor Sally Russell weighed in following Tuesday’s election, which will see so much change in the coming year. “My biggest hope with this incoming [City] Council is that they pick up the work and foundation that has been put together over the last couple of years and accelerate it,” Russell told the Source the day after the election. “I was one of the most progressive people on [City] Council in 2012, though I consider myself a moderate,” Russell said. “Now I’ve gone to becoming one of the most conservative members of the City Council.” Russell said that while she shares the goals and visions of the newly election City Council members, she said “When you work with the City with a limited budget and so many basic service needs, it’s a balancing act to get it all done. I’m looking forward to seeing how they plan to accomplish these goals and visions.” Editor’s note: Portions of this story appeared first at bendsource.com.

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The failure of Measure 9-134 measure by almost 8% was one of the surprises of election night given the overall progressive swing in City, State and County elections in Deschutes County. Some advocates of the measure said the language was confusing: Voters may have believed that a “no” vote meant that the County could no longer limit commercial marijuana businesses in the county. Instead, a “no” vote means that the County can continue to limit new grows. “I thought there was a lot of misinformation about that measure. The phrasing for it and trying to present it as ‘We’ve already got plenty of pot, you want more?!’” Chang said. “But it could be that voters think there is enough pot now and we shouldn’t have any more. I can’t read between the lines.” Not a single advocate of the measure submitted a letter for the Oregon General Election Voters’ Pamphlet, but five people submitted articles opposed. “Some marijuana businesses might not think it should even be on the ballot, because voters expressed their will back in 2014 [the year marijuana legalization was passed in Oregon],” Chang said. Adair, who, during her campaign two years ago, ran on an anti-marijuana platform, said she was happy the measure passed because “the rural communities have not been happy with [the growth of the pot industry] in their neighborhoods,” she said. Meanwhile, Adair said she is working at the state level to legalize Accessory Dwelling Units in Deschutes County. The Deschutes Board of County Commissioners serve four-year terms. Both Adair and DeBone will be up for reelection in 2022.

surprised it was “such a landslide.” She felt the win was indicative of Bend voters' need to have honest candidates, “full of integrity,” a guiding sentiment of her campaign, she said.

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Come down to River’s Place this weekend for a Sunday night with live music from a local singer and songwriter. Expect original folksy songs with an Americana twist. Sun., Nov. 15, 5-7pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. No cover.

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Take a break from the election and political drama this year with a special all-ages drag show presented by OUT Central Oregon. Join on the lawn or from home for a live variety show like no other. Sun., Nov. 15, 3pm. LOGE Entrada, 19221 SW Century Dr., Bend. $5-$20.

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WORTHY PINT NIGHT BENEFITING MT. BACHELOR SKI PATROL

Help support Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol in its mission to provide effective first aid and transportation to those who enjoy the mountain. A dollar from every pint goes directly to this nonprofit! Wed., Nov. 11, 5pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 Bellevue Dr., Bend. No cover.

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Twoman band featuring twangy country songs with lots of string. Come join in the fun as they play an all-original first set this weekend! Sat., Nov. 14, 7-9:30pm. The Horseshoe Tavern, 410 N Main St., Prineville. No cover.

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This virtual event will cover the basics of digestion and why our gut is considered our second brain! Dive into the impact the food we eat can have on our physical and mental health. Tue., Nov. 17, 2-3pm. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/60725. Free.

NO FAIL, NO KNEAD BREAD PERFECT BREAD EVERY TIME!

Sunriver presents this in person, limited capacity cooking demo. Learn the secrets to making fail-proof bread without all the hassle. Thu., Nov. 12, 3-4pm. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Free.

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Join the Historic Lucas House for a fun night of ski films to get you ready to shred this season. Food trucks, beer tap and a cozy outdoor scene make this a night to remember! Thu., Nov. 12, 5-10pm. Bunk + Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. Free.

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A family-friendly holiday affair! Booths featuring local crafts, gifts and more will be festively decorated to match the theme. Enjoy live music and candy cane maze leading to Santa and his elves! Sat., Nov. 14 and Sun., Nov. 15, 9am-4pm. Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. $5.

NATIVE FRY BREAD COOKING DEMONSTRATION CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS HERITAGE

Join Joie Simtustus-Chavez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in a cooking demo that will walk you through how to make delicious fry bread. Learn the cultural significance of this tasty dish while getting to experience making it at home! Wed., Nov. 17, 6-7:30pm. cocc.edu/home/events/native-american-cultural-celebration.aspx. Free.

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Holiday celebrations are already starting this year. Get in on the fun at this holiday open house featuring seasonal cocktails, free gifts and stunning scenery. Fri., Nov. 13, 4pm and Sat., Nov. 14 5pm. The Back Porch & Company, 2127 S HWY 97, Redmond. No cover.

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Modern-Day Payola? Local artists say Spotify’s recent announcement to give artist and labels paid promotion isn’t a cool feature; it’s harmful to the industry and those listening By Isaac Biehl Courtesy Spotify

Is Spotify’s logo green because they love money? We don’t know. But that wouldn’t be hard to believe at this point.

n Nov. 2, Spotify announced a new feature that will “Amplify Artist Input in your Personalized Recommendations,” by allowing artists and labels to take a promotional cut from streaming royalties, and boosting them in different recommended areas on the platform. In today’s world, streaming services reign king over radio, but just as payola (pay-to-play) ran rampant during the peak of radio, some say the move represents another way to amplify some voices while shutting others down. In the release for the feature, Spotify states, “we believe our recommendations should also be informed by artists— their priorities and what they have to say about their music,” and because it doesn’t require an upfront payment or budget, they claim it is “accessible to artists at any stage of their careers.” Instead of paying to use this new feature, Spotify says “labels or rights holders agree to be paid a promotional recording royalty rate for streams in personalized listening sessions where we provided this service,” making the payment for artists less than it already is. Especially during a time when artists can’t tour, every cent counts, so the feature might not be a viable option for all. Artists who are interested will have to decide between paid exposure or receiving their normal paid rate. “They’re just trying to make as much money off of artists as possible, as usual. And in return, we don’t even know if the music would be in front of any more people than it already is,” says Mason Coats, who plays bass in Bend’s Night Channels and releases solo work as Masinformation. One could argue that this gives artists who really believe in a particular song of theirs a chance to boost it into more of Spotify’s algorithms, but the obvious counterpoint to that would be that it

just gives major labels an easier way to control the streaming market than they already do. Currently, Spotify says it will only be applying this program to its Autoplay and Radio features before eventually testing it in other areas of the platform. For independent artists, those royalty cuts might not even be worth it in the long run. And Spotify also hasn’t clarified if these boosted songs will be marked with something to signify it was paid for. “It’s just another way to keep us hoping people will hear us. To keep us watching those stream numbers closely, wondering if those extra streams came from the extra money we spent,” added Coats. What artists pay or earn via streaming all depends on if they are signed with a distributor or label, which will split their earnings, and how many times their work is streamed. If they choose to try out Spotify’s new feature, many musicians like Coats will be wondering if the money missing from their earnings will be worth it. At the end of October the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers released its “Justice At Spotify” initiative, which calls for multiple changes to Spotify’s business model, such as asking for a set royalty rate of at least 1 cent per stream. A penny per stream would be a higher rate than what Spotify pays artists now. To generate a single dollar on the platform it takes 263(!) streams, the Union notes. The letter also asks for Spotify to reveal any existing incidents of payola (paid spots on curated playlists, etc.) and then to end those practices. Instead, Spotify announced a new way to take money from artists. As of Nov. 9 at 10:30am, 17,266 allies and musicians had signed the petition. “In my experience, Spotify makes so much money for doing hardly anything at all, it’s sick,” says Bend singer/rocker Eric Leadbetter. “[It’s] One more way for them to double screw musicians of all different market values.”

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11 Wednesday Locals Day specials all day! It’s free to play! Bring your crew. 7-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill ~~TRIVIA~~ Hey you cool cats and kittens! Come join us to test your trivial wit. 7-9pm. Free. Kelly D’s Shamrock Room “Mellow Wednesday” Acoustic Open Mic & Jam “Mellow Wednesday” is in its 6th year of providing an outlet of musical healing in Bend. Come join the fun as local artists are showcased. Dinner & drink specials. 6:30-9pm. Free.

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Bingo: Presented by MBSEF Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is bringing the party back to satisfy all of your bingo cravings! 10am-Noon.

16 Monday River’s Place Trivia Mondays at River’s Place Kick off the week with cold brew, good grub and UKB Trivia. 6-8pm. Free.

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12 Thursday AVID Cider Co. Taproom AVID Bingo Night! 5 rounds free with purchase of beverage. Don’t miss out on fun and funky prizes! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia at Bridge 99 Thursday trivia in three rooms, all with game screens for lot’s of space! Bridge 99 pint specials and great food truck grub. 6-8:30pm. Free.

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are invited to join Greg’s Grill on their outdoor patio for breathtaking views and socially distanced live music. 5:30pm. No cover.

Initiative Brewing Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond UKB, Central Oregon’s finest live trivia show returns to Redmond. It’s free and fun to play, with Taco Tuesday specials too. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, support a local

Join us and our wonderful hosts in the socially distanced patio edition of trivia. 7-9pm.

non-profit organization and win some $$Cash$$ Cards $1-$5. 6pm. $1-$5.

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Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House

Bunk+Brew Presents: Folk Fridays with Vern Live music with Vern - a local singer/song writer with a tang of folk. Heated and covered igloos available for you to enjoy the night in comfort! 6-8pm. Free.

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Bunk+Brew Presents: Jake Soto - LIVE MUSIC Performing country blues, folk, rock & bluegrass. He enjoys taking a traditional song & adds his own twist to it. 4-7pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Jimmy Eat World Jimmy

Eat World is an American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona, United States, in 1993. 7pm. $30.

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest

Autumn/Winter Live Music Series at Niblick & Greene’s The best variety and talent in the area is coming to the iconic stage at Brassie’s Bar here at Niblick’s! New ownership is continuing the 25 year tradition! Come enjoy some great food, drinks, and fabulous tunes! 6-9pm. No cover.

Silver Moon Brewing Save the Music Saturdays! Enjoy some of Central Oregon’s best local artists while sipping on award-winning craft beer. Concerts are free of charge and family-friendly! 4-7pm. Free.

The Horseshoe Tavern Long Tall Eddy Long Tall Eddy is a 2-piece band with a Texas twang featuring Paul Eddy and Kyle Pickard. All-original first set. 7-9:30pm.

LOGE Entrada @ Bend What a Drag

in Bend. Nov. 18, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Ski Films in the Garden - Presented by Bunk+Brew A Night of Ski Films

That Will Have You Stoked for Powder Season! Authentic Oaxacan Food, Texas BBQ & a Beer Tap Truck on site. Nov. 12, 5-10pm. Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend. Contact: 458-202-1090. Free.

ARTS & CRAFTS Call to Artists Looking for fine art and crafts,

Central Oregon’s finest, and Bend’s best Wednesday live trivia show. 7-9pm. Free.

3D art, 2D oil watercolor, encaustic and woodwork. Through Dec. 9. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr. Suite 19, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4382. info@artistsgallerysunriver.com.

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Call to Artists The award winning Red Chair

Kelly D’s Shamrock Room “Mellow Wednesday” Acoustic Open Mic & Jam Catering to listeners & performers of all ages! Come join the fun as local artists are showcased. Dinner & drink specials. 6:30-9pm. Free.

MUSIC Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice A traditional bagpipe and drum band

with members from the Central Oregon area. Experienced pipers and drummers are welcome to attend, along with those interested in taking up piping or drumming.Mondays, 6-8pm. Mission Church - Redmond, 3732 SW 21st Pl, Redmond. Contact: 541-633-3225. pipersej@yahoo.com.

The Ultimate Oldies Show A locally-pro-

duced, syndicated, weekly, thematic two-hour radio show highlighting the music, artists, producers, musicians and cultural touchstones of the late 1940s through the late 1960s. Fridays, 6-8pm. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: mikeficher@gmail.com. Free.

FILM EVENTS Classic Horror Thursday at the Tin Pan Theater! An outdoor screening of a classic horror film! Thursdays, 7pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $7.

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Learn more about how local nonprofits are combating hunger and housing in a panel discussion with Cascades Academy this Thu., Nov. 12 from 5-6pm. Donate non-perishables throughout the week!

Cabin 22 Locals’ Wednesdays Trivia at Cabin 22

test your trivial wit. As always, be prepared for our infamous physical challenge. 7-9pm. Free.

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er-songwriter Jeshua Marshall of Larry And His Flask serenades you with his eclectic mix of Americana/folk music. 5-7pm. Free.

Know Fermentation: Norworegon (No War Again) Documentary This docu-

mentary is about preserving an ancient brewing technique in Norway. A short video essay by Paul Arney, owner and operator of The Ale Apothecary

Gallery is looking for an artist who makes wearable art or accessories in fiber or leather. Through Jan. 31. Red Chair Gallery, 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-410-6813. thewayweart229@gmail.com.

A Christmas Carol Countless adaptions have

been made of this timeless story and we are proud to present this family-friendly holiday favorite with a new twist. Sundays, 2-4pm and Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Through Dec. 19. Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. Adult- $27 Senior/Student- $23.

DIY-Handmade Cutting Boards Full de-

scription at DIYcave.com Wed, Nov. 11, 5:35-8:05pm and Fri, Dec. 11, 5:45-8:15pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $79.

DIY-Intro to TIG Full description at DIYcave.com

Mon, Nov. 16, 6-8:30pm and Mon, Dec. 14, 6-8:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $79.

DIY-Monthly Jewelry Open Lab Full

description at DIYcave.com. Mon, Nov. 16, 6-9pm and Mon, Dec. 21, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@ diycave.com. $15.

DIY-One Day Railroad Spike Bladesmith Workshop Full description at DIYcave.com Sat,

Nov. 14, 10:30am-3:30pm and Sat, Dec. 12, 10:30am3:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $249.

DIY-Weld Together! Full description at

DIYcave.com. Fri, Nov. 13, 5:30-8pm and Fri, Dec. 18, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5413882283. info@diycave.com. $55.

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Virtual Holiday Bazaar Shop online November 7th to 13th for handmade craft items, vintage, and gently used home goods. Find us on Facebook at: Bend UMW Holiday Bazaar. Bend United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond Street. 11am-Noon. Contact: 541-280-0503.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS Combating Climate Change: Impacts on your life and solutions for your home Join 350Deschutes to learn about the

impacts climate change has on your life and discover simple and inexpensive solutions for your home and community. Nov. 17, 6-7pm. Contact: lharrer@350deschutes.org. Free.

Panel Discussion: Understanding Food Insecurity and Homelessness in Central Oregon We invite you to join a panel discussion

and Q&A with three local organizations working to support people in our community struggling with food insecurity and homelessness. Donations of non-perishable food and supplies will be accepted on the Cascades Academy campus from November 12-20 Nov. 12, 5-6pm. Free.

Responding to a Pandemic: An Indigenous Perspective Hear firsthand stories from

presenters Emily Washines (from Yakama Nation, with Cree and Skokmish heritage) and Chuck Sams (of Cayuse, Walla Walla, Cocopah and Yankton Sioux heritage) as indigenous populations face a disproportionate impact from the health crisis. Nov. 12, 5-6:30pm. Free.

Sunriver Bird Walk Join Tom Lawler, expert lo-

cal birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. Nov. 14, 9:30-11:30am. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4394. programs@snco.org. $10.

THEATER Declaration With fire, humor, and power Declaration gives students a voice to ask whether the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” can be fulfilled, crouched behind a barricaded classroom door. Nov. 12-14, 7-8pm and Sun, Nov. 15, 2-3pm. Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $15. Introduction to Physical Theatre for youth Create, Connect, Move, Play Mon, Nov. 16,

11:30am. 216 NW Jefferson Pl, 216 Northwest Jefferson Place, Bend.

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Memoir Writing (3 sessions on Zoom) This class guides you in transforming a vivid personal memory into a coherent, meaningful story to share with others. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome. Begins Nov. 5. esantasiero@gmail.com Thursdays, 10:30am-Noon Through Nov. 19. Contact: 541-408-4509. esantasiero@gmail.com. $96. Mystery Book Club We will discuss The Silence of the White City by Eva Garcia Saenz. Please visit www.roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 18, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Nonfiction Book Club We will discuss River

House: A Memoir by Sarahlee Lawrence. Please visit www.roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 13, 1-2pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Out of This World Book Club We will dis-

cuss The Deep by Rivers Solomon, Daveed Diggs, Wiliam Hutson, Jonathan Snipes. Please visit www. roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 11, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Virtual Event: The Art and Culture of Burning Man Katie Hazard, Burning Man Proj-

ect’s associate director of Burning Man arts, will share what makes the art and culture of the event so unique. Nov. 12, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. FREE.

Writers Writing: Speculative Memoir Workshop with Miranda Schmidt Specula-

tive memoir is an emerging term for a genre that employs fantastical elements in creative nonfiction. This workshop will introduce you to speculative memoir, touch on work being done in the genre and inspire you in your own writing. Nov. 14, 2-4pm. Contact: 541312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Zoom Author Event: Operation Hermes by Glenn Voelz Operation Hermes is the

dramatic sequel to the satirical novel War Under the Mango Tree. An economic crisis and rioting in the streets threaten to topple the government of the longtime American ally. Please visit www. roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 13, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Zoom Author Event: This Land of Snow by Anders Morley A passionate skier since

he was a child, Morley dreamed of going on a significant adventure, something bold and of his own design. Please visit www.roundaboutbookshop. com for Zoom link. Nov. 14, 1-2pm. Contact: 541306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

ETC. Medicare Workshop - Bend, OR (Shilo Inn) Book your reservation today. Seating is lim-

ited! Fri, Nov. 13, 10, 11:30am and 1pm. Shilo Inns Bend, 3105 O. B. Riley Road, Bend. Free.

Mommy and Me: Breastfeeding Support Group in Bend Calling all new moms and ba-

bies! Come visit “Mommy and Me” for social hour and breastfeeding support. We have two locations: Redmond - Tuesdays, 12-2pm at the Center for Women’s Health and Bend - Thursdays, 1-3pm at Central Oregon Locavore. See Facebook for details! Free.

Old Fashion Christmas All booths will be decorated with a holiday theme. There will be a candy land maze leading to Santa, a couple of resting stations with flat screen televisions playing classic holiday movies and a festive entrance lined with Christmas trees, demonstrations and activities Nov. 14, 9am-4pm and Nov. 15, 9am-4pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Redmond. $5. Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness Clinic Offering vaccinations, deworming and microchips at our walk-in wellness clinic. Saturdays, 9am2pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10-$30.

Shop Small 2020 in Downtown Bend!

Normally, Shop Small Saturday takes place on a single day as a big shopping event in Downtown Bend. Due to the current global pandemic, this year we’ll be giving participants three full weeks to fill their passports. Nov. 7-28.

Women’s Share Healing Circle We all ex-

perience challenges on our journey of life. Together We uplift and encourage as we connect and share. Sat, Nov. 14, 9am, Online, Bend. Free.

VOLUNTEER Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!

Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Friendly people needed to help socialize birds to ready for adoption, make toys, clean cages and make some new feathered friends! Do you play a musical instrument? Come and practice for the birds! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Bend Chapter Monthly Meeting The Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Bend chapter gathers monthly to further our outreach and education efforts on solutions to global warming that can be put into place at the federal level. To get the link to the Zoom monthly meeting, please email info@citizensclimatebend.org. We always welcome new members! Second Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30pm. Through Dec. 9. Contact: 541-389-5400. info@citizensclimatebend.org. Free.

Volunteer Opportunity Are you a Jack/Jill

of all trades? Seize this opportunity; volunteer at Mustangs To The Rescue (MTTR). Please call and leave a message. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@MustangstotheRescue.org.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888. Courtesy Crux Fermentation Project

GROUPS &+ MEETUPS 2nd Annual Turkey Toss Many people don’t

Christmas Bazaar! Enjoy unique crafts, decorations, browse Christmas gifts and more! Nov. 14, 10am-5pm and Nov. 15, 10am-5pm. Bluestone Natural Farms, 12555 OR-126, Powell Butte. Free.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon 23rd Annual Comedy for Kids’ Sake Online Fundraising Auction Join

Equipo de Robótica Bilingüe ¡Únete al Equipo de Robótica LEGO y aprende a construir y programar con robots LEGO! *Bilingüe English/ Spanish programa Mondays-Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Through Feb. 10. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $80/month.

have the luxury of a nice Thanksgiving dinner. So for this tourney we will be collecting food donations. We will find two families to help out this Thanksgiving holiday! Nov. 14, 1:30pm. $60.

the safely distanced party from your own home. Bid on your favorite auction items while viewing our presentation and contributing to our cause. Nov. 5-13, 2-10pm. Contact: 541-389-1409. events@bbbsco.org. Free.

Champagne Saturday Join us as we ring in

the holiday season with a champagne toast! Bubbly cocktails (and non alcoholic options, too!), vendors, and holiday cheer!! Nov. 14, 11am-5pm. Willow Wild, 321 SW Sixth St., Redmond.

Environment and Climate Committee Meeting To support Governor Brown’s order for

physical distancing, the Environment and Climate Committee will conduct a meeting virtually. YouTube Livestream Link: youtu.be/yFldSZyVAeo Nov. 12, 11am-1pm. Free.

Final Gravity Sports Sale Weekend Opening

day is just a few short weeks away! Come and get geared up for the 2020/21 season all weekend long. You’ll find an extensive selection of 2021 gear, closeouts, demos, and rental equipment. Nov. 13-15, 11am-5pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend.

Museum and Me A quieter time for children

and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Nov. 12, 5-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

Kids Ninja Warrior Classes Your kids

will greatly improve their strength, agility, coordination, discipline and athletic performance in these fun, movement-based kids classes. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Through Dec. 8. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99.

KIDS NINJA WARRIOR HALF-DAY CAMP Drop-off the kids for our Half-Day Ninja

Warrior Camps. Our experienced adult coaches will lead ninja warrior challenges, team games and fun activities. Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Through Dec. 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. 95.

LEGO Robotics We will be exploring FLL’s

new competition “Gamechangers” using LEGO EV3 Mindstorms robots. Mondays-Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Feb. 10. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $80/month.

Mini-Ninja + Me Kids (ages 2 - 3) plus adult

November WEB Connect Make and Take

will have a blast during this upbeat movement class! Wednesdays. Through Dec. 16. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per Child.

FAMILY & KIDS

Nano-Ninja Classes Through positive direc-

We are a networking community with Connect meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. Nov. 11, 6pm. 63320 Stonewood Dr, 63320 Stonewood Drive, Bend. $15.

Adoption Information Session Learn more

about the process of adoption from foster care with some of your local adoption workers! Second Thursday of every month, 6-7:30pm. Through Dec. 10. Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541343-0295. adoption@afamilyforeverychild.org. Free.

Americana Fiddle Club Learn to play the

fiddle! For high school students of all ability levels. Sessions are Mondays & Wednesdays, Nov. 9-Dec.16 from 5-6 pm. Sisters Art Works, 204 West Adams, Sisters. $30-$110.

Baby Ninja + Me Cuties (10 months-24 months) plus adult will bond and have a blast during this unique yoga and ninja warrior class! Wednesdays, 11-11:45am. Through June 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5412413919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $99 per Child. Babysitter Training Course Open to 5th-8th

graders and covering topics such as first aid, job ethics, and safe play. Nov. 13, 3-6pm and Nov. 14, 10am2pm. Camp Fire Central Oregon, P.O. Box 7031, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $80.

Camp Fire Afterschool A flexible and fun option for families looking to balance afterschool care with enrichment opportunities and social-emotional skill development. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1:30-5:30pm. Through Dec. 18. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $120 per 7 week session.

Craft beer lovers get ready to witness your favorite beers in the making this Wed., Nov. 18 from Noon-5pm at Crux Fermentation Project.

Fall Saturday Market Featuring crafts, food and brews! Saturdays, 11am-3pm. Through Nov. 28. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond.

Camp Fire Nature Days An all-day enrichment program with nature-based themes to support family and youth during current distance learning. Wednesdays, 9am-3:30pm. Through Dec. 16. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $55 per day.

tion your children, age 4-5, will gain confidence while enhancing their balance, strength, focus and body awareness. Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm. Through Dec. 10. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99.

Ninja Elite Classes Kids (age 9-12) come

increase your athletic performance through the exciting sport of Ninja Warrior! Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Through Dec. 8. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99.

Online Art Activities for Kids Join Camp Fire for virtual art activities designed for K-5th graders but open to all! Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Free. Online STEM Activities for Kids Join Camp

Fire for virtual STEM activities designed for K-5th graders but open to all! Thursdays, 4-4:30pm. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Free.

The Hearty Child: A Peaceful and Powerful Approach to Parenting in a Time of Uncertainty and Challenge with Dave Mochel Drawing upon modern scientific research

and enduring wisdom, we will look at how to support growth and connection in the presence of emotional discomfort. Nov. 17, 5-6:15pm. Free.

Tween & Teen Yoga Training for Adults JWe will explore techniques of meditation, yoga and creative expression to promote mindfulness and self-acceptance. Sat, Nov. 14, 1:30-5pm and Sat, Nov. 21, 1:30-5pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541550-8550. info@namaspa.com. $400-$450.

Writing the Songs Only You Can Write: A Six-Week Virtual Workshop An online song-

writing workshop series via Zoom. Mondays, 7pm. Through Dec. 14. $150.

2020

A SUMMER OF WILDFIRES. A GLOBAL PANDEMIC. A HOUSING CRISIS. INSIDE THESE PAGES, FIND 75 WAYS

TO HELP CENTRAL OREGON.

THE 2020 GIVE GUIDE IS HERE, FEATURING 75 LOCAL NONPROFITS TO SUPPORT NOW THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR.

Make a donation at CentralOregonGives.org u Animal Welfare & Environment

u Arts & Culture

u Basic Needs

2019

Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House

Essential nurturing resources for a fragile population: Emergency and transitional shelter to homeless and/ or abused pregnant girls, parenting young mothers, and girls choosing adoption for their child. After 25 years operating independently, Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House joined J Bar J Youth Services in 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Defenders of Potential: Matching professionally screened adult mentors (Bigs) and kids (Littles) to defend, ignite and empower their potential. A local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

The Learning Center

u Education, Family & Children

2017

(1992)

1994

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A safe haven for young people in jeopardy: Providing runaway and homeless teens with safe, stable living conditions, mediation with family, and innovative options for developing self-sufficiency.

We Are

1989

at: project (Anti-Trafficking)

Helping victims become survivors: Working directly with victims of sex and labor trafficking to help them regain independence, safety, and stability, and to rebuild their lives.

2015 Kindred Connections

Helping Families in crisis who lack a safety net: Mobilizing and equipping mentoring families and area church communities to provide support while parents work to secure stability for their families.

1994

Academics to develop the whole person, socially, emotionally, and academically. Working to increase grade level and re-engage youth in the learning process. Serving students at the Boys Ranch, J5, and The Academy at Sisters.

Cascade Youth & Family Center

u Health & Wellbeing

1989

The Academy at Sisters

Empowering struggling girls to lead healthy lives: A therapeutic boarding school using an approach blending both traditional and experiential therapies, such as: Accountability-Based Cognitive Awareness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Oregon High Desert Classics

The prestigious hunter jumper horse show which provides funding to support J Bar J Youth Services.

J Bar J Boys Ranch

1968

J Bar J Youth Services Change a life - Donate Today - www.jbarj.org

The original program out of which J Bar J Youth Services grew: A residential treatment program for adjudicated teen boys, providing an opportunity to restructure thinking, succeed academically, and grow in responsibility. J5 offers short-term stabilization, teaching boys on parole or probation intervention and de-escalation skills. Both are served through the J Bar J Learning Center which offers a diploma track and GED preparation and testing.

The Give Guide is Back! Our annual giving program offers you 75 incredible ways to help Central Oregon

Give. Get a great perk. And help Central Oregon nonprofits earn big matching donations! In a year like 2020, giving back is more important than ever. After one wild year filled with uncertainty, stress and loss, most of us could use some good news, right? Here’s one piece: By the time this Give Guide fundraising program is finished, locals like you will have put at least half a million dollars toward the hardworking nonprofits of Central Oregon. Last year, the Source Weekly and What If We Could teamed up for this program, aiming to raise $50,000 for nonprofits. The program ended up raising 10 times that, bringing in $575,000 in donations. With a goal of $500,000 for this year, we’re looking to exceed both last year’s final total, AND that 2020 goal. This Give Guide is the first step in taking part!

Donate at CENTRALOREGONGIVES.ORG through Dec. 31

How it Works 1) Peruse this Give Guide, 2) Choose nonprofits to support, 3) Go online to CentralOregonGives.org— and then earn great perks when you donate!

Peruse the Give Guide In the pages to follow, you’ll get to learn more about the 75 nonprofits doing the good work in our community—helping keep creativity and the arts alive, support wildfire victims, people stay fed, kids get a better education, animals get a fair chance and families find housing, among many other worthy goals.

Choose nonprofits to support By the time you’ve pored over this guide, you’ll have some good ideas about the nonprofits you want to support. With all that helpful info already inside your brain, head over to our donation portal at centraloregongives.org and find those nonprofits among the profiles listed there. Click “Donate” on the profile of the nonprofit you want to support and grab your debit or credit card to make an online donation.

Local businesses offering perks include Worthy Brewing, Rockin’ Dave’s Bistro & Backstage Lounge, the Old Mill District, Humm Kombucha, Fjällräven Bend, Powder House, Riff, Avid Cider, Tru Northwest, Great Harvest, Backporch Coffee Roasters and Hydroflask! Stay tuned to our social media channels @sourceweekly to find out the perk featured for that week.

Matching Funds: Super Supporters Help Nonprofits Earn More Have a nonprofit you especially love? Help them amplify their fundraising this year by spreading the word about our matching funds campaign! The nonprofit raising the most earns an additional $15,000 award. An additional $10,000 in awards is also given to nonprofit winners in all the categories, for a total of $25,000 in awards. Central Oregon Gives is a partnership between

Cash in on your perk! Not only does your tax-deductible donation give you something to feel good about, but that donation also earns you a special perk! Each week, from now through the end of 2020, the Central Oregon Gives program offers a different “perk” for your donation, such as a coffee gift card, a local kombucha, discounts at local retailers and much more. Donate to a different nonprofit each week, and you’ll get a new perk each week! Give Guide illustration by Shannon Corey

BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER MISSION STATEMENT BrightSide is a high-save shelter dedicated to providing sheltering, placement and prevention services to reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia. We believe that every animal that enters through our back receiving door deserves the chance to leave through our front door with a secure future. We’re proud to have a save rate that’s one of thehighest in the country. Over 1,500 dogs and cats benefitted from BrightSide programs last year. BrightSide also offers a pet food bank, hospice care, and partners with the County under an Emergency Preparedness Plan.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $10 $85 $100 $1,000

Provides for the vaccination of four incoming animals Cares for one of the 300 kittens needing fostering each year Assures that a dog is spayed or neutered Covers the estimated expense to save four animals

BrightSide Animal Center 1355 NE Hemlock Ave., Redmond OR 97756 541-923-0882 info@brightsideanimals.org brightsideanimals.org

MISSION STATEMENT The Deschutes Land Trust conserves land for wildlife, scenic views, and local communities. As Central Oregon’s only nationally accredited and locally-based land trust, the Deschutes Land Trust has protected more than 17,500 acres since 1995.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Conserve and protect the best of Central Oregon! Donate to the Deschutes Land Trust today to protect the forests, meadows, and creeks that Central Oregonians—people and wildlife—need to thrive!

Deschutes Land Trust 210 NW Irving Avenue, Suite 102, Bend, OR 97703 541-330-0017 info@deschuteslandtrust.org www.deschuteslandtrust.org

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DESCHUTES LAND TRUST

Make a donation at CentralOregonGives.org u Animal Welfare & Environment

u Arts & Culture

u Basic Needs

u Education, Family & Children

u Health & Wellbeing

DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY MISSION STATEMENT

Photo: Arian Stevens

The Deschutes River Conservancy has been dedicated to bringing people together to create consensus-based solutions to complex water issues in the basin since 1996. Through our partnerships, the DRC has been able to restore more than 93,000 gallons per minute to our local rivers and streams. Just 25 years ago, flows in the Middle Deschutes (shown left) would get so low in the summer months, that fish habitat would be severely impacted. Today, summer flows have increased four-fold (shown lower right), improving habitat for fish and wildlife. This is tremendous progress, but there is still more work to do. As our community comes together to make unprecedented basin-wide restoration efforts, we hope you’ll join us in leaving a legacy of healthy rivers in Central Oregon for our children and grandchildren.

HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY Your gift supports the Deschutes River Conservancy’s mission to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. Be a part of this critical moment in the stewardship of our rivers and streams.

Deschutes River Conservancy 700 NW HIll Street, Ste. 1, Bend OR 97703 541-382-4077 marisa@deschutesriver.org deschutesriver.org

DOGPAC MISSION STATEMENT

DogPAC brings you THE ONLY DOG-FRIENDLY GROOMED SKI TRAILS IN OREGON! Please help us maintain Wanoga SnoPark and our other dog-friendly activities. (You can even become a trail groomer.) Join us for free and donate at www.dogpac.org. WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO

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All donations are tax deductible and used to support our dog-friendly activities: trail grooming at Wanoga, poop disposal at Rimrock and Phil’s, free workshops on dog health and behavior, and more.

EMBER’S WILDFLOWER ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND BUNNY RESCUE MISSION STATEMENT At Ember’s our main focus is taking in unwanted bunnies (including special needs), spay/neuter, provide proper bunny care education, then adopt into loving, indoor homes. Being the only bunny rescue in Central Oregon since January 2019, we’ve taken in 123 bunnies, spay/neutered 82; adopted out 79 as of 10/31/20 and rely solely on volunteers and donations. We’re currently building a new bunny barn which allows us to take in almost triple the amount of bunnies surrendered. We have made a huge difference in the lives of bunnies so far and would benefit from any help provided.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $30 $100 $150 $120 $210

will feed a bunny will neuter a bunny will spay a bunny will pay for teeth trim will pay for tooth removal

Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue 2584 SW 58th St, Redmond Oregon 97756 541-419-9173 Wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com Emberswildflower.org

DogPAC P.O. Box 2091, Bend, OR 97709 happytails@dogpac.org DogPAC.org

Make a donation at CentralOregonGives.org u Animal Welfare & Environment

u Arts & Culture

u Basic Needs

u Education, Family & Children

u Health & Wellbeing

EQUINE OUTREACH MISSION STATEMENT Equine Outreach Inc. (EOI) has provided for the physical rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and sanctuary for neglected, abused and unwanted equines since 2004. We touch the lives of our community by providing a safe place for community groups and individuals to interact with, learn about and receive the healing benefits of interacting with horses. We work with law enforcement and a variety of other community groups to advocate for, educate about and provide support for equines and their owners around Central OR. We are particularly sensitive to the needs of senior and medically fragile rescues. Equine Outreach Inc. was rocked by the suddenness and severity of the pandemic just as we all were. We had to reduce our volunteer cadre from 75 to 5 in just a few weeks and cancel all of our Spring and Summer fundraisers. With a new Board of Directors and our determined core volunteers we set out to not only make the best of bad situation but to rise to the challenge and do everything in our power to make life better for our senior and medically compromised herd. We took a cue from our 34 year-old mare Bunny and dug deep to keep on moving forward every day.

We want to thank our ad sponsors The Tides/Art4Moore Foundations for lifting our spirits during this difficult time.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $40 provides hoof trimming for 1 horse $100 provides nutritious grain, vitamins and medicines for one senior horse for a week $500 provides all costs for the care of one horse for a month $1000 covers the cost of spring vaccinations and de-wormers for 20 horses annually $1500 pays for hay for 1 month for all rescued horses Please email us if you would like to sponsor, foster or adopt a horse.

Equine Outreach Horse Rescue Inc 2660 NE Hwy 20, Ste 610-548 Bend, OR 97701 www.equineoutreach.com equineoutreach@yahoo.com

OREGON WILD MISSION STATEMENT Founded in 1974, Oregon Wild works to protect and restore Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy for future generations. Our public lands offer numerous benefits - from providing clean drinking water and critical wildlife habitat to world-class recreation opportunities and Oregon’s best defense against climate change. In fact, six of the nation’s top ten national forests in terms of carbon storage are in Oregon! With a statewide presence and offices in Bend, Eugene, and Portland, Oregon Wild works to hold our government accountable to the public, defends our public lands, and advocates for protecting our iconic landscapes and waters.

For more information, please visit: www.oregonwild.org. Thanks for all you do to keep Oregon wild!

5825 North Greeley, Portland, OR 97217 541-382-2616 | Bend office info@oregonwild.org www.oregonwild.org

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Over the next year, your generous support will help Oregon Wild: • Advance a historic opportunity to protect Oregon’s rivers including Tumalo Creek and key tributaries of the Deschutes and Metolius Rivers. • Defend our old-growth forests and the immense climate benefits they provide. • Speak out for gray wolves, sea otters, condors, and other native wildlife. • Protect special places such as central Oregon’s Ochoco Mountains. • Fight against intolerance and hate while working to create a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive conservation movement.

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FENCES FOR FIDO MISSION STATEMENT Fences For Fido has unchained over 2000 dogs living outdoors in the Pacific Northwest since 2009. Last year alone, we unchained more than 200 dogs and unchain at least 20 more dogs every month. We ease the pain and suffering of dogs living outside on chains by providing fenced yards so dogs can live in freedom. When we learn about a chained dog, we immediately deliver a custom-built, insulated dog house with warm dog beds inside. Critical vet care and spay/neuter are also core to our mission. We refer to this work as “Love in action!” Join us!

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $30 $80 $150 $400 $800 $1,000

Provides a bag of dog food for a hungry Fido Provides a dog house for warmth, day and night Will spay or neuter and basic veterinary care Builds a fence for a small yard Builds a fence for a medium yard Builds a fence for a large yard or multiple Fidos

Fences For Fido PO Box 42265, Portland, OR 97242 503-621-9225 info@fencesforfido.org FencesForFido.org

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER MISSION STATEMENT For more than thirty years, The Environmental Center has empowered locals to live lighter on the planet. We’re a regional hub of environmental education, engagement, and action. Working collaboratively with people of all ages, local businesses, and elected officials, we advocate for a just and sustainable future for Central Oregon. Your support will help us advance a healthy, vibrant place to live, work, play and learn, today and for future generations to inherit. Make your donation today at envirocenter.org/donate.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $40 sends a student to Forest Explorer Days - an outdoor, hands-on, educational experience. $100 creates a quick video with waste reduction tips for Central Oregonians. $150 buys seeds, soil and pots for one class of students to grow food at home.

LOCALCHANGE. CHANGE. A OFOF DIFFERENCE. LOCAL AWORLD WORLD DIFFERENCE.

The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Ave. Bend www.envirocenter.org 541.385.6908 info@envirocenter.org

THINK WILD CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT

LOCAL CHANGE. A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.

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Think Wild is a public non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center located in Bend, Oregon. Our mission is to not only to provide the necessary veterinary care for injured native wildlife, but to ultimately reduce the need for wildlife rehabilitation. Through education, outreach, and conservation services, Think Wild works to ensure sustainable growth for humans and wildlife in Central Oregon for years to come. If you ever find injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife in need or have wildlife questions or concerns, please call our hotline at (541) 2418680 for assistance. Our dedicated staff and volunteers will do our best to ensure a positive outcome for both you and the wild animal.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $250

will provide intake exams for new patients will feed an orphaned baby until release will cover the cost of a youth education program will support medical supplies for animals in critical condition

Think Wild Central Oregon PO Box 5093 Bend, OR 97708 541-933-5437 info@thinkwildco.org www.thinkwildco.org

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The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s (HSCO) mission is to strengthen the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for animals. HSCO has been providing programs and services to help the people and animals in our community since 1961 (59 years). Programs include Adoptions, Reuniting Pets with Family, Spay+Neuter, Vaccine & Microchip Clinics, Pet Food Bank, Community Cats, Cremation Services, Humane Education, Youth and Adult volunteerism and more. Donations provide housing, medical care and adoption for over 3,000 homeless, abandoned, neglected and abused animals annually at HSCO.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $20 $75 $100 $250

provides interactive toy for cat or dog Feeds a litter of bottle fed foster kittens Provides diagnostic testing for animal in critical care Provides diagnostics, x-rays & medications to get senior animals ready for adoption

Humane Society of Central Oregon 61170 SE 27th Street, Bend, OR 97702 541-382-3537 info@hsco.org www.hsco.org / www.bendspayneuter.org

Congratulations! A donation to the following ARTS & CULTURE nonprofits makes you eligible for Oregon’s cultural tax credit! Make a matching donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust by Dec. 31 and you’ll receive a 100 percent tax credit on your Trust donation when you file your state taxes. Learn more at culturaltrust.org. BENDFILM MISSION STATEMENT For the past 17 years, BendFilm has celebrated independent film’s unique power to enrich lives, educate future storytellers, amplify diverse voices and inspire change, all while bringing thoroughly entertaining festival experiences to the Central Oregon community. We need your continued support to bring the life-transforming power of culture to more Central Oregonians. Throughout the unprecedented times presented in 2020, BendFim has: • Created and produced 30 COVID-safe Drive-ins. • Created and produced BendFilm’s first virtual Festival with 120 films and an estimated 2,500 attendees from 43 states and 37 countries. • First-time $7,500 BIPOC filmmaker grant awarded to Miranda Mlilo on her first film. The film will explore key themes: generational loss of identity and culture, the question of identity and the complexities of diaspora. • Created this summer’s Tin Pan Alley Outdoor Cinema Experience. • Live conversation with Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, co-writers and directors of Captain Marvel and pioneering indie filmmaker Andrew Bujalski.

Visit bendfilm.org for more information on how to get involved, membership benefits and make a difference.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Support BendFilm by becoming a Member* while getting FREE Tin Pan Theater tickets, 20% off fest passes and much more! $60 $100 $250 $500+

Member Member Member Member

level level level level

BENDFILM 1000 NW Wall Street, Suite 240 Bend, OR 97703 bendfilm.org BendFilm is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Federal ID #20-0155231

supports education programs. supports filmmaker travel. supports a film production grant. and houses a filmmaker for the festival.

MISSION STATEMENT Our commitment is to enrich the Central Oregon community experience by bringing live theatre, film arts, music, dance, and storytelling to our stage. We connect the community by creating equal opportunity for all who want to participate in the education, collaboration, performance, and production of the Performing Arts. Cascades Theatrical Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1978. We are a membership organization, where all aspects of our productions, on and offstage, are created by volunteers.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Your donation supports our free programs for our local community including our teen theatre, teen education and main stage productions. All donations stay local.

Cascades Theatrical Theatre 148 NW Greenwood Ave. (Downtown Bend) Bend, OR 97703 541-389-0803 sponsorship@cascadestheatrical.org www.cascadestheatrical.org

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CASCADE SCHOOL OF MUSIC MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission is to enrich our community by providing exceptional music education and experiences for all Central Oregonians, and our programs are designed to make learning music Fun, Safe & Engaging. If you’re wanting to develop the mind of your child or maintain your cognitive abilities throughout life, the Cascade School of Music’s passionate and knowledgeable music educators offer in-person and online private lessons for multiple instruments and musical genres. The impact of COVID-19 on our community and our school has been truly challenging but despite the hardships the Cascade School of Music has continued to support our community’s overall well-being through the power of music. Please consider supporting our school and our students in need during this Giving Season by donating directly at any time or by joining us for our Annual Give the Gift of Music Virtual Fundraiser, featuring CSM’s award winning students and faculty, on Sunday, December 6, at 7pm. Register to attend for FREE at www.cascadeschoolofmusic.org.

During this time, your support is so vital to so many of our students! “We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for your help in financing our son’s music studies. This assistance is for us a warm and bright ray of light representing good and caring people who are attentive to the plight of others.”

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $150 $750 $1,500

Sponsors 1 month of an instrument rental for a student in need. Supports 1 year of music books for 5 students in need. Sponsors 1 month of private lessons for 5 students in need. Sponsors 1 year of private lessons for a student in need.

Cascade School of Music 510 NE 3rd Street | Bend, OR 97701 541-382-6866 info@cascadeschoolofmusic.org www.cascadeschoolofmusic.org

THE DESCHUTES CULTURAL COALITION MISSION STATEMENT

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is one of 45 County and Tribal Coalitions of the Oregon Cultural Trust. The volunteers who serve on the Deschutes Cultural Coalition represent the various cultural areas supported by the trust: arts, humanities, history, heritage and preservation. Since 2003 we have vetted hundreds of proposals from county cultural organizations and granted them funds to ensure that the Arts are Available to All. Donate to the Deschutes Cultural Coalition and your support for local arts and culture will be matched multiple times through our Oregon Cultural Trust approved grant process. We carefully direct your investment in the arts to qualified organizations. Keep the arts alive in Central Oregon! For more information about us, who we support and how to apply for funding visit www.DeschutesCulturalCoalition.org For more information about our “parent” organization, the Oregon Cultural Trust, and how you can qualify for a full tax credit, visit www.OregonCulturalTrust.org

Deschutes Cultural Coalition P.O. Box 2094, Bend, OR 97709 DeschutesCulturalCoalition@gmail.com www.DeschutesCulturalCoalition.org

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HIGH DESERT MUSEUM MISSION STATEMENT Curiosity. Inspiration. Connection. Discussion. For nearly 40 years, the High Desert Museum has sparked moments of wonder. By weaving together history, the natural world, art, cultures and contemporary issues, the Museum delivers unique, thought provoking exhibitions and programs that stimulate conversation and help inform decision-making. The Museum also strives to provide these educational opportunities to all: During this era of COVID-19, we’ve stepped up, such as providing an onsite child care and enrichment program at La Pine Elementary so students can continue learning while their caregivers go to work. We’ve also designed numerous virtual programs — our traditional Oregon Encounters fourth-grade field trip, for instance, is now a series of videos online utilized by teachers and others. And, the Museum is committed to a welcoming environment, incorporating diverse voices throughout our work. What if we could … Inspire lifelong learners and create a world where people and the landscape thrive together?

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $500 can pay for one student to participate in Kids Curate, an arts program in schools that culminates in a Museum exhibition $250 can help support virtual educational offerings, like the exploration of the region’s history in Oregon Encounters $100 can provide an annual Museum membership to a HeadStart pre-K student and family through the Museum’s Little Wonders program $25 can help care for one of our wildlife ambassadors for a day, be it an otter, raptor or reptile!

High Desert Museum 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702 541-382-4754 info@highdesertmuseum.org highdesertmuseum.org/donate

KPOV 88.9 FM, HIGH DESERT COMMUNITY RADIO MISSION STATEMENT 2020 is KPOV’s 15th Anniversary of creating radio by the people and for the people of Central Oregon. We strengthen arts, culture, community and democracy through independent, noncommercial radio. KPOV has served our community with unfiltered and unvarnished community radio since 2005, lifting up local voices and facilitating thoughtful dialogue on important issues. Nearly every day we talk with local nonprofits about their work. 65 volunteer DJs produce 10 local affairs shows, an eclectic mix of music on 40 unique programs, and local music live from our studios. Our youth programs empower young voices and spark creativity.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 $100 $150 $250

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support three hours of live local music provide six episodes of Youth Radio Hour empower 30 conversations with local nonprofits produce 16 local affairs shows

KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio 501 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR 97703 541-322-0863 info@kpov.org kpov.org

MISSION STATEMENT We promote inclusivity and visibility of LGBTQ+ people by building partnerships with businesses, government, and other organizations to bring culture, education, social activities, and wellness to the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Our events encourage community involvement. “OUT in Focus” – a collaborative partnership with BendFilm – aims to increase access to films which highlight diversity and inclusion. “Winter PrideFest” and “Bend Pride 5k Run” support our belief that inclusivity is inherent in the outdoors, where diversity is embraced. Our “You Are Welcome Here” campaign has distributed thousands of Progress Flag stickers to businesses to show their solidarity for marginalized groups everywhere.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Your donation allows us to continue building and expanding Central Oregon as inclusive and welcoming for all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

OUT Central Oregon P.O. Box 1204 Bend, Oregon, 97709 458-206-0588 info@outcentraloregon.com OUTCentralOregon.com

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OREGON CULTURAL TRUST

Oregon Cultural Trust Unique Cultural Tax Credit leverages Oregon dollars for culture Created by Bend’s very own Ben Westlund, the Oregon Cultural Trust is one of Oregon’s great ideas. Designed to inspire charitable giving, the Cultural Trust’s tax credit program allows Oregonians to direct part of their state taxes to fund arts, heritage, history and humanities nonprofits across the state. How’s that for an innovative way to support your library, museum and arts groups?

Here’s how it works: First make a donation to one of 1,450+ qualifying arts and culture organizations – including those featured in Central Oregon Gives – then make

Photo from Muse Conference 2020 courtesy of World Muse.

a matching donation to the Cultural Trust. Your donation to the Cultural Trust comes back, dollar for dollar, when you claim Oregon’s cultural tax credit on your state taxes. The Trust, in turn, funds the artists, the poets, the preservationists and the dreamers who define Oregon’s great spirit and quality of life. Every year Cultural Trust funds are distributed via our network of 1,450+ cultural nonprofits, 45 county and tribal coalitions – including the Deschutes Cultural Coalition – and five statewide partners. Please join us in celebrating the spirit of Central Oregon by protecting our arts and culture champions. Then make a matching donation to the Cultural Trust and remember to claim your cultural tax credit. You double your impact at no cost to you,

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and culture thrives – it’s a win win! And our cultural sector, hit especially hard due to the ongoing ban on large gatherings, could really use a win in 2020.

A scene from Sisters Folk Festival’s 2020 Creativity Camp, courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival.

Will you join us and make your dollar count? It is the central Oregon way. Learn more at culturaltrust.org.

Oregon Cultural Trust

Bend Creative Laureate MOsley WOtta with his work “W.O.E. (Water Over Everything),” featured in Desert Reflections: Water Shapes the West at the High Desert Museum. The exhibition is supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

cultural.trust@oregon.gov 503-986-0088 Learn more at culturaltrust.org

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WORLD MUSE MISSION STATEMENT World MUSE is a non-profit organization committed to supporting women and youth as change-makers. We believe in the enormous potential of individuals to inspire positive change in their communities and in our world. World MUSE has been providing programming and platforms to inspire positive social change for over a decade. Some of our highlights include: • 5,000+ attendees have joined us at MUSE Conference. • 1,000+ youth in Bend, Redmond, and Madras have participated in MUSE Clubs. • $40,000+ has gone to support local and global grass-roots projects through MUSE Makers. • Featuring local and global activists, artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs championing positive change. • Producing a documentary film featuring youth changemakers from Central Oregon. • Partnering with Visit Bend to host a month-long celebration of women in our community. The past 8 months, have presented a new set of challenges for all of us. As a small non-profit, we’ve remained committed to our mission by: • Providing online anti-racism resources. • Offering our MUSE Club programming virtually. • Partnering with High Desert Museum and others to host an online Youth Summit. • Creating an interview series amplifying the voices of local BIPOC community members. • Producing a documentary film featuring local and global activists addressing current events. YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. BECOME A MUSE MEMBER TODAY.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $5-50 $100 $500 $1,000

Member level supports all of our programming Member level supports local grassroots initiatives Member level supports annual conference programming Member level supports youth programs in schools and online

World Muse 2540 NW French Court, Bend, OR 97703 info@theworldmuse.org www.theworldmuse.org

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Annual Muse Memberships support our youth programming along with events and projects that inspire individuals to be advocates for change. They also allow us to help support important social change efforts in our local community. We are committing 25% of our membership funds to support BIPOC-led grassroots initiatives in Central Oregon. This means your gift has an even bigger ripple effect.

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SCALEHOUSE COLLABORATIVE FOR THE ARTS MISSION STATEMENT Scalehouse is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts center convening diverse thinkers for in-depth discussions, artistic collaborations, exhibitions and events, including Bend Design Week and our new home, Scalehouse Gallery (formerly At Liberty Arts Collaborative). Scalehouse believes our shared future presents complex challenges and opportunities, not just benefiting from creativity but requiring it. We are committed to programming that’s accessible yet provocative, extraordinary yet inclusive, and always with an eye toward a better future for all of us. We are artists, creative thinkers, civic and business leaders, scientists and engineers, teachers and students, concerned citizens—anyone who feels a responsibility to help shape the future through creativity.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 will support the Creative Relief Fund, which provides grants (up to $500) to local (TriCounty area) creative workers/artists impacted by COVID. $100 will support contemporary artist exhibitions in the Scalehouse Gallery, including relevant virtual artist talks and programs for students and adults. $250 will support four talks with extraordinary voices in art and design speaking about practice and process, creativity and contemporary culture. In partnership with OSU-Cascades. $500+ will allow Scalehouse to present bold, new work by creative workers/artists representing a broad range of identities and perspectives.

Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts 550 NW Franklin Ave #128, Bend, OR 97701 920-595-0740 Lana Bannow, lana@scalehouse.org www.scalehouse.org

SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL MISSION STATEMENT Sisters Folk Festival Inc. enriches lives through innovative music and arts education, programming and events that serve an inclusive, multigenerational community.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Your donation will help SFF continue to serve the community through modified programming during COVID-19, including virtual and in-person classes, small socially-distanced concerts and outdoor creativity camps for kids.

Sisters Folk Festival P.O. Box 3500, PMB 304, Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-4979 admin@sistersfolkfestival.org www.sistersfolkfestival.org

BEND-REDMOND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MISSION STATEMENT Bend-Redmond Habitat builds strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership for families and individuals in Bend and Redmond. Since 1989, Bend-Redmond Habitat has built 158 homes and repaired 146 more, providing more than 1039 children and adults a secure and healthy home. All proceeds from the ReStore benefit Bend-Redmond Habitat’s mission.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO

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$25 $50 $250 $1,000

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caulking nails doors roofing materials

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity 224 NE Thurston Ave., Bend, OR 97701 541-385-5387 info@brhabitat.org www.bendredmondhabitat.org

BETHLEHEM INN It’s Not Just What We Do, It’s How We Do It Together!

MISSION STATEMENT Since 1999, Bethlehem Inn has been committed to transforming lives together with shelter, help and hope. We believe in the worth of every human being and know that when people have the right tools, they can reclaim their dignity and transition towards stability and self-sufficiency. As the largest emergency shelter in Central and Eastern Oregon, we provide a warm, safe place to sleep, three nourishing meals each day, and case management services for up to 150 adults and children every night.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $33 $120 $990 $3,696

provides shelter, meals and services for one adult for one night provides shelter, meals and services for one family for one night provides shelter, meals and services for 30 adults for one night provides shelter, meals and services for 112 adults for one night

Bethlehem Inn 3705 N Hwy 97, Bend OR 97703 PO Box 8540, Bend OR 97708 541-322-8768 kim@bethleheminn.org bethleheminn.org

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CASCADE YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER MISSION STATEMENT A safe haven for young people in jeopardy: Providing runaway and homeless teens with safe, stable living conditions, mediation with family, and innovative options for developing self-sufficiency. Basic Services include mediation with family to resolve conflicts. Outreach provides kids living on the street with drop-in hours to shower and have a meal as well as get access to other help. Emergency Shelter gives teens a safe place to escape the perils of living on the streets, and longer-term Transitional Living at the LOFT helps them complete their education and develop skills for self-sufficiency. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 Will provide a nutritious meal for 5 teens $150 Will provide intervention and mediation for a family $250 Will provide sleeping bags, tents, and warm clothes to homeless kids though street outreach

Cascade Youth & Family Center 2125 NE Daggett, Bend, OR 97701 541-382-0934 cyfc@jbarj.org cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org

COUNCIL ON AGING OF CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT Aging impacts us all. Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one, or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help. We provide services to overcome isolation and barriers to health, and to meet basic needs for seniors in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more Central Oregon seniors than ever are asking for additional food support. We hope you can help us provide more Meals-on-Wheels and Grab-N-Go lunches to homebound and older adults in need this season. Thank you!

HOW YOUR DONATIONS HELP $25 $50 $100 $250

will provide 5 shelf stable meals and bottled water will provide 8 meals to a homebound older adult will provide 3 weeks of Meals on Wheels meals to a senior will provide 2 months of food for an older adult

Council on Aging of Central Oregon 373 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR 97701 541-678-5483 info@councilonaging.org www.councilonaging.org

DAWNS HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT

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DAWNS House 20813 Liberty Lane, Bend, OR 97701 541-410-6065 homeofanewdawn@gmail.com dawnshouse.org

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DAWNS House (Directly Assisting Women Newly Sober) provides support to displaced/ homeless women who are recovering from the disease of addiction and/or alcoholism through structured, guided, sober transitional housing. DAWNS House operates three homes in Bend with 15 permanent beds and 6 emergency service beds. The mission of DAWNS House is to provide a safe and compassionate living environment for newly sober women seeking long-term recovery. DAWNS House helps to break the chain of addiction and alcoholism, promotes personal health and community responsibility, and gives women in the program an opportunity to live productive and fulfilling lives. Like everyone else DAWNS HOUSE was hit hard by financial strain when COVID emerged but has shown true resilience through the pandemic and thrive to maintain health and happiness at our homes. A donation of any amount will help with basic needs and winter gear for our residents. Most of our women come to us with just the clothes on their backs. DAWNS House runs a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resident Assistanceâ&#x20AC;? program to meet the basic immediate needs of our women. This includes; food, clothing/shoes, hygiene items, medications, bus passes, cold weather gear; coats, boots, gloves, hats. DAWNS House needs your help to continue our impactful and successful mission. We have transitioned over 200 women through our homes with a 66% success rate and have cut criminal recidivism in 78% of our residents. We are a small grassroots nonprofit doing our best to help our community. A little goes a very long way with us.

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FAMILY ACCESS NETWORK MISSION STATEMENT The Family Access Network (FAN) offers assistance, possibility and hope to Central Oregon families in need by connecting them with crucial resources that will help children flourish in school and in life. Since inception in 1993, FAN has served over 150,000 children and their family members in Central Oregon. Last year FAN connected over 8,000 individuals with basic needs including: nourishing food, safe shelter, health care, school supplies, seasonally appropriate clothing, and much more.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $250

Will connect students with school supplies and more Will provide basic needs like food, clothing and health services Will give a child access to FAN services for a full school-year Will support a FAN advocate’s crucial work in the schools

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Family Access Network (FAN) 2125 NE Daggett Lane, Bend OR 97701 541-693-5675 fan@hdesd.org www.familyaccessnetwork.org

FURNISH HOPE MISSION STATEMENT Together, We Furnish Hope & Homes We furnish homes for families transitioning into stable housing by collecting, storing and redistributing furniture and household essentials. We partner with dozens of area nonprofits and social service agencies, working on a referral basis, to provide a layer of support that in the past has not existed. Once referred, we connect with the family to better understand their needs. Our team then gathers and delivers the requested home goods. Together, we furnish hope and homes. Your donation, no matter the amount, will allow us to continue providing the comforts of home for our Central Oregon neighbors in need.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $500

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bedroom essentials: sheets, pillow, towel set bathroom essentials: shower curtain, rod, rings, garbage can, towel sets kitchen essentials: dishes, utensils, glassware, bakeware, pots and pans essentials plus dining room, living room and bedroom furnishings

Furnish Hope 1006 SE 9th Street - Bend, OR 97702 541-638-0657 hello@furnishhope.com www.furnishhope.com

GRANDMA’S HOUSE MISSION STATEMENT Nurturing resources for a fragile population: Emergency and transitional shelter for homeless and/ or abused pregnant girls, parenting young mothers, and young mothers choosing adoption for their child. For over 25 years, this home has provided 24/7 hope, support, tools, and education to help young parents make good life decisions and become self-sufficient. We offer a safe and supportive environment for pregnant girls and young mothers where they can learn about health and parenting, continue their education, and gain the needed life skills for a smooth transition into independent living or a safe return to family. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

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$50 $100 $250 $500

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Grandma’s House PO Box 6372, Bend, OR 97708 541-383-3515 grandma@grandmashouseofco.org grandmashouseofco.org

diapers and supplies for newborns an educational session for nutrition nutritious meals for moms and babies counseling services

KÔR COMMUNITY LAND TRUST MISSION STATEMENT Kôr provides permanently affordable and environmentally sustainable homeownership opportunities for those who contribute to the fabric of our Bend-area economy and community. We serve low- to middle-income and workforce families, so that they have a path to homeownership and the educational, economic, and social benefits that homeownership affords. We are Central Oregon’s only housing provider to use the community land trust model—of trust ownership of land and individual ownership of homes—to build inclusive and goal net-zero communities. Please join us in helping to address Bend’s housing shortage and the urgent challenges of climate change.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $100 $250 $500 $1,000

Assists with homeowner education and support Funds net-zero energy upgrades Adds to down payment assistance Helps give a family a key to their home, unlocking their potential for generations to come

Kôr Community Land Trust PO Box 6993, Bend, OR 97708 541-904-5145 info@korlandtrust.org • korlandtrust.org

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FIRST STORY

MISSION STATEMENT First Story is excited to bring affordable homeownership to Sisters, Oregon. The non-profit founded in Redmond in 1998, is dedicated to giving families a hand-up to homeownership. First Story’s approach is different — Through a unique partnership with builder Hayden Homes, First Story will provide zero-down and zero-interest, 30-year home loans on newly constructed Hayden Homes in the builder’s new McKenzie Meadows community. The 3-bedroom and 2-bath homes will be sold move-in ready with all appliances, washer & dryer and landscaping. Homes will be available to families below 80% of area median income who have completed NeighborImpact’s Home Buyer Education Class. More information on how to qualify and apply at www.firststory.org.

Gifts of cash and in-kind or discounted labor make homeownership dreams come true. All donations and discounts are 100% tax-deductible. Help create hope through housing for struggling, hardworking, local families!

First Story 963 SW Simpson Avenue, Ste 110, Bend, OR 97702 541-728-0830 x 5 info@firststory.org firststory.org

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HOSPICE OF REDMOND MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to enhance quality of life for patients and families by providing the highest level of compassionate hospice, palliative care, Transitions and bereavement services for our Central Oregon community. Since 1981, Hospice of Redmond has been helping Central Oregonians with end of life care. Many of our families come to us through personal referrals because of our long-standing commitment to our community. This commitment, along with the highest quality training of our clinical staff and volunteer group, makes Hospice of Redmond the first choice for quality end-of-life care in the area.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Donations made support our Hospice allowing us to provide quality care for families throughout Central Oregon. It supports families who do not have the means to pay for hospice care through insurance. Donations also support our programs such as our Camp Sunrise for kids who have lost a loved one and are struggling with grief and how to express their emotions. We work with families to provide a safe space for kids at camp free of charge. These kids surrounded by other children with like circumstances learn the skills needed to begin healing. Your support of Hospice of Redmond supports our local community.

PARTNERS IN CARE MISSION STATEMENT

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Partners In Care provides patient-centered care that honors the dignity and needs of those we serve. We sustain an organization that enriches the lives of our patients, families, team, and community. Donations to Partners In Care help us to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and families in the Central Oregon community. For forty years, your contributions have enabled us to provide expert hospice or home health care to those with life-limiting illnesses. They also support a variety of services such as Hospice House, Transitions, Palliative Care, free community bereavement and volunteer programs, Camp Courage, and community and staff education. Gifts may be given in memory of a loved one, or in honor of an individual on the occasion of a birthday, anniversary, or other special day.

Partners In Care 2075 NE Wyatt Ct, Bend, OR 97701 541-382-5882 partnersbend.org

Hospice of Redmond 732 SW 23rd Street, Redmond, OR 97756 541-548-7483 info@hospiceofredmond.org hospiceofredmond.org

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MISSION STATEMENT NeighborImpact is charged with fighting poverty in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our mission: “Supporting people, strengthening communities.” To address basic needs, we confront hunger, homelessness, eviction prevention and emergency heating costs. Beyond emergencies, we focus on factors that prevent poverty: childcare and early childhood education services; home weatherization; money management, savings and homeownership; and low interest lending. We confront short- and long-term needs through a suite of programs that move nearly 50,000 households a year toward prosperity.

As a non-profit organization, NeighborImpact changes someone’s life for the better every single day. As individuals, we have to look for the right opportunities to make real change in the lives of others. We offer you this chance to do just that: to do good, so that others can do well.

Seize this opportunity now to MAKE YOUR OWN IMPACT! Donate to NeighborImpact at www.neighborimpact.org/#donate or text Neighbor to 43506 on your phone.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO

And visit www.neighborimpact.org or www.facebook.com/NeighborImpact to see the good that comes about when people like you choose NeighborImpact for charitable giving.

NeighborImpact 2303 SW First Street, Redmond 97756 541-323-6501 suzettec@neighhborimpact.org www.neighborimpact.org

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$25 buys books, diapers, pull-ups and extra underwear for children enrolled in Head Start $50 supports two weeks of meals for a family of four $100 feeds a child for six months $250 pays for two months of electricity, three to four months of propane or a cord of wood $500 purchases 3,000 meals to distribute to households throughout Deschutes County $1,000 covers a month’s rent or a deposit for unstably-housed or homeless households $1,500 pays for one truck to recover and distribute over 50 tons of food over a one-month period $2,500 covers 25 nights at a motel for individuals or families experiencing homelessness

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SAVING GRACE MISSION STATEMENT Saving Grace is the only organization in Central Oregon serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Our services include: crises intervention, safety planning, access to emergency shelter, youth violence prevention, support groups and counseling, legal and court advocacy, supervised parenting visits and safe child exchanges at our Mary’s Place center, and more. If you or someone you know needs help, please call our 24-Hour Helpline: (541) 389-7021.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 Will provide comfort items and necessities for victims of sexual assault $100 Will provide one night of shelter, food and personal care items for a parent and child $250 Will provide one youth violence prevention presentation in a local school $500 Will provide one month of therapeutic, respite care for one child in our shelter

Saving Grace 1004 NW Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Bend 541-382-9227 partner@saving-grace.org saving-grace.org

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION STATEMENT At St. Vincent de Paul Bend, we provide dignity and stability to those with low income in our community. We do this by providing for basic needs, as well as assisting in crisis situations when help is needed most. This year that has been more applicable than ever, as we provided over 290,000 meals to the community, kept the heat and utilities on for 829 households, and provided ID’s and clothing for 300 individuals looking for work. 100% of community donations go directly to support low-income families in Central Oregon.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 will give 10 lunches to the homeless $50 will buy an ID card to gain employment $100 will buy fresh produce for 20 families

St. Vincent de Paul Bend 950 SE 3rd Street, Bend 541-389-6643 stvincentbend@gmail.com stvincentdepaulbend.org

SHEPHERD’S HOUSE MINISTRIES MISSION STATEMENT At Shepherd’s House Ministries, we strive to feed the hungry and to shelter the homeless, but our deeper aim is to walk alongside the hurting and the needy to effectively address the life-controlling issues that perpetuate the long-term cycles of pain and homelessness. In an environment of grace, our goal is not to modify behavior. Our goal is to see hearts healed and lives changed from the inside out.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25

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$40 $120

Provides a warm bed, food, and services for a man, woman, or child in our long-term residential recovery program for one day Will provide a homeless person with meals for one week Will provide a homeless person with meals, a bed, and care for one week

Sheperd’s House 1854 Division Street, Bend OR 97701 541-388-2096 davidn@shepherdshouseministries.org www.shepherdshouseministries.org

THRIVE CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT Thrive Central Oregon helps overcome housing and financial insecurity in our community through a holistic approach that connects people to the resources they need. On a monthly basis, our staff link 300 households to the services they seek, while connecting 10-15 of those households to permanent, affordable housing. We provide connections to a full spectrum of services, including: • • • • •

Housing: locating vacancies, completing applications and filing appeals Health: OHP applications, connections to physical and mental health providers Employment: job search and resume assistance Social security: application assistance Basic needs: connection to utility assistance, food and clothing resources

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 $100 $500 $1,000

Will provide bus tickets and gas vouchers for a housing search Will pay the housing application fee for a family Will provide 1-year of hands-on case management support to 2 individuals Will help fund creative solutions to obtain permanent/affordable housing for one family

Thrive Central Oregon 405 SW 6th St. “A” Redmond, OR 97756 541-728-1022 info@thrivecentraloregon.org www.thrivecentraloregon.org

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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT 2020, and all it included, put a spotlight on financial and racial inequalities in our region and nation. 40% of Central Oregonians were already living on the edge before COVID-19. Now, that number is growing. Every day, United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) is improving local lives: feeding people, keeping them in their homes, and protecting our most vulnerable. UWCO is driving the change that’s building a resilient Central Oregon.

HERE’S WHAT UWCO HAS DONE WITH YOUR DONATIONS AND ASSIGNED FUNDS: 26%: $295,000: 65,000: $500,000: $100,000: $260,600+: 8,200+: 150:

Central Oregonians served by a UWCO-funded program or service. raised and awarded to 44 local COVID-19 Partner agencies. individuals’ critical needs met by UWCO’s COVID-19 Partners. City of Bend CARES Act funds allocated to providing essential services. for free/reduced childcare for 750 high-needs students (from City of Bend CARES Act funds). federal and county emergency food and shelter grants in Deschutes County. lives touched by the TRACEs movement. partners led by UWCO to build resilience in Central Oregon.

United Way of Central Oregon 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend 97703 541-389-6507 info@unitedwaycentraloregon.org unitedwaycentraloregon.org

WILD HEART THERAPY & COACHING MISSION STATEMENT We are on a mission to provide quality mental health services and experiential education to youth, women, and families as they navigate through life’s transitions. WHTC programs utilize the natural environment and adventurebased experiences to promote positive changes in behavior and overall well-being. We offer counseling, life coaching, and wilderness wellness services aimed at encouraging healthy risk-taking and personal growth. Utilizing our area’s natural resources, and led by mental health professionals, sessions are educational and therapeutic in focus and designed to help clients improve social skills, enhance psychological resilience, and develop healthy lifestyle behaviors.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $500 $2,000

provide equipment (ex. headlamp, first aid kit) provide adventure therapy for one family provide adventure therapy for 10 families provide a wilderness wellness immersion (2-night/3-days) for one family

Wild Heart Therapy & Coaching Bend, Oregon 541-363-7116 www.wildhearttc.org savanna@wildhearttc.org

MISSION STATEMENT Providing equitable access to orthodontic care to improve the self-confidence, health, and resilience of underserved youth throughout Oregon. ASK seeks out kids in under-served communities with orthodontic needs who suffer from severe self-esteem issues and bullying. Through partnerships with 64 orthodontists in Oregon, we provide access to funding for braces and maxillofacial surgery where there was otherwise no access.

Support ASK by donating here: www.asmileforkids.org

A Smile for Kids 446 SW 7th Street, Redmond OR 97756 541-280-4214 www.asmileforkids.org

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ACADEMY AT SISTERS MISSION STATEMENT Empowering young women to lead healthy lives: A therapeutic boarding school blending both traditional and experiential therapies, such as: Accountability Based Cognitive Awareness which helps address patterns which influence thoughts, emotions (feelings), choices, behaviors, and decision making. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy offers additional tools and coping strategies to help manage the behaviors and issues that are creating stress and discord. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy affords a way to engage youth who are resistant to traditional talk therapy through the use of horses as a medium and metaphor to treatment. We are J Bar J Youth Services. SISTERSAcademy at Sisters 62235 Silvis Road, Bend, OR 97701 541-389-2748 jcummings@academyatsisters.org academyatsisters.org

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $75 Will trim hooves on and equine therapy horse $150 Will fund a ‘women of inspiration’ speaker event $250 Will upgrade science classroom materials

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT Kids need someone to stand in their corner, to be there when they face challenges, and to inspire them. Twenty years of data tell us how mentors ignite the potential and make a long term difference in the lives of kids and families. Kids with mentors do better in school, achieve higher levels of education, and have stronger relationships than those without. What family doesn’t benefit from have and extra support person! “Bigs” and “Littles” are matched based on common interests. Those can range from mountain bike riding, creating science projects, or watching football; each match decides what they enjoy doing together. The same studies tell us that whatever the activity, it’s the relationship with the positive, caring, adult role model who makes the difference. Becoming a Big Brother or a Big Sister takes only a few hours a month, and yet has such a big impact on the child, the family and on YOU! If you are looking to contribute in a significant way to someone’s life now and empower them to create a better future, and enjoy the rewards of knowing you are supporting a child and family, consider becoming a Big now.

Your support is needed now, more than ever! 80% of our Littles come from low-income households, 60% from single parent families and 30% of our Littles are People of Color who have been disproportionately affected by the economic, health and social impact of this pandemic. After surveying our families, we discovered that over 50% of the parents/guardians of our Littles either lost their job, were laid off or had a reduction in hours. 40% of our families experienced food insecurity and 45% needed help paying utilities. BBBSCO Staff took immediate action to assist the families of our Littles with basic needs and resources during this time of crisis.

Ashton Eaton Ashton Eaton is a hero, two time Olympic champion, and world record holder. In his younger years, key adults played a large role in his life, giving him a first-hand understanding of the power mentors have to ignite potential. Asking nothing in return, Ashton agreed to become a spokesman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. His goal is to encourage others to become mentors: to defend, ignite, and empower potential.

THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE HAVE PROVIDED: Grocery store and VISA gift cards, food boxes, lap tops, masks, enrichment activities — and so much more to any family who needed and asked for assistance.

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Don’t let the COVID-19 Pandemic sideline the youth who need support. In order to ensure that BBBSCO can continue to serve the youth in our region.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend, OR 97701 541-312-6047 bbbsco.org

CAMP FIRE CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT Imagine a world where every single kid is encouraged to find their passion and is supported by caring adult champions. This is the world Camp Fire is creating. We’re using STEM, service-learning, art, and outdoor education to boost confidence and expand potential. And this year, kids need the social-emotional learning that underpins our programs more than ever. Please help us make sure every kid in our community has equal access to valuable growth opportunities. With your generous donation, we can increase scholarships, provide extra supports for a diverse group of youth, and ensure an inclusive environment for all.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 Will send a child to No School Day Camp $100 Will put a child in our after school program $250 Will send a child to 1 week of summer camp Any Amount will light a spark and make an impact!

Camp Fire Central Oregon PO Box 7031, Bend, OR 97708 541-382-4682 info@campfireco.org campfireco.org

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BEND MISSION STATEMENT Youth need safe, enriching places to be while their parents work. Places where they can access daily meals, interact with peers, receive academic support, and learn healthy coping skills. With the continued closure of classrooms this fall, local families are struggling to figure out how they can ensure their children are educated, safe, and healthy. Club+, our expanded Club Services program, is filling the gaps created by COVID-19 for 171 local youth, including the most vulnerable in our community. Through a robust partnership with the school district, we are helping kids navigate distance learning and providing comprehensive educational assistance while ensuring broadband access and technology. In a typical school year we already provide tutoring and homework help during after school hours so youth can close learning gaps and stay on track academically. Club+ offers increased service hours during school closures and hybrid schedules. It is a stable environment where youth consistently find academic support, free daily meals, and activities focused on building social-emotional skills to increase their resilience. Our commitment to the youth we serve and to our Bend community as a whole only gets stronger as this crisis continues. We will continue to step up to serve youth who may otherwise not engage in distance learning, be left in unsafe environments, or whose parents would be unable to provide for their families if they had to stay home. With a dedicated facility and staff, outcome-driven programming, and incredible community partnerships, we are uniquely positioned to meet the need. Your support helps us keep our fees affordable, providing additional scholarships so that the youth who need the support of Club the most can attend.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 Buys arts, crafts, and cleaning supplies to ensure kids have fun without spreading germs. $50 Buys exciting new games that help build social skills and self-control through collaboration and teamwork. $75 Provides consistent mentoring and support from quality youth development professionals. $150 Provides a need-based scholarship during the school year and ensures local kids have access to our program.

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Bend 500 Nw Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541-617-2877 Info@Bgcbend.org www.bgcbend.org social @bgcbend

TOGETHER, WE CHANGE LIVES! “With all the changes our world is facing, one thing that has remained consistent is knowing that my education and career goals are never at question due to financial hardship. This last academic school has been a challenge to many from switching from a face-to-face learning environment to completely being online. The roadblocks I’ve faced continue to empower me, give me insight, challenge me and are constantly teaching me the importance of never giving up my dreams, no matter the cost, or difficulty attached. Thank you for believing in me.” —Kellie, scholarship recipient

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Any Amount Provides generous tuition support! $1,500 Scholarship for one term! $2,250 Half scholarship for one year! $4,500 Full scholarship for one year!

Central Oregon Community College Foundation 2600 NW College Way, Bend OR 97703 541-383-7225 foundation@cocc.edu cocc.edu/foundation

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BEND ENDURANCE ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT Bend Endurance Academy fuels the joy of being active for life. New this year is our academic guidance program to support student athletes in our climbing, cycling, and Nordic skiing and multi-sport programs. We are excited to add an academic component to our outdoor passions and are grateful to be able to provide this additional support to our families. We believe active outdoor sports should be accessible to everyone. BEA began with this core belief which informs our continued commitment to inclusion and equity. Our goal over the next year is to add safe academic spaces, expand transportation, build our inventory of equipment for loaner programs, and continue the highest quality programs at a competitive cost. We are also implementing new ways to support families that need tuition assistance. Our work requires teamwork, tenacity, rigor, and cooperation. We ask a lot of our coaches, athletes, families, and volunteers. We conduct goal setting and build self-esteem, personal wellness, ownership, pride, achievement, and humility while lifting up those around us and giving back to our community. If you have a passion for endurance sports and would like to help, please contact our Development Director Ann Leitheiser at Ann@bendenduranceacademy.com You can also contribute to our Annual Campaign here: https://whatifwecould.com/campaigns/ bend-endurance-academy-2/

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $75 will provide loaner equipment to assist families. $150 will support our scholarship and tuition assistance. $300 will support expanding transportation to increase access.

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Bend Endurance Academy 61535 S HWY 97, STE 5-319, Bend, OR 97702 541-904-5048 info@bendenduranceacademy.org www.bendenduranceacademy.org

BEND SCIENCE STATION WHAT WE DO

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Understanding science is more critical than ever, making what we do at the Bend Science Station even more relevant. The Science Station provides hands-on laboratory experiences for over 7,500 Central Oregon students and their teachers every year. We empower young scientists by engaging them with the tools they need to be successful problem solvers, teaching them that science is a way to answer questions for the rest of their lives.

YOUR DONATION All gifts, regardless of size • Provide valuable STEM education and build a scientifically literate community. • Expand our teacher training program to rural Oregon, bridging the gap between remote communities and global opportunity. • Create virtual STEM curriculum, which district educators can deliver online, offering equitable access to hands-on STEM learning. • Inspire a generation of youth to make substantial contributions to the world and to their own future success.

Bend Science Station 1500 SW Chandler Avenue Bend, OR 97702 541.330.0433 Bendsciencestation.org

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CHILDREN’S FOREST OF CENTRAL OREGON MISSION STATEMENT The Children’s Forest is a network of 28 public and non-profit organizations with the mission to unite our community to inspire lifelong connections to nature for all kids. Each year, our collective programs reach over 20,000 kids in Central Oregon and we provide schools and partners over $90,000 in funding to reduce barriers to accessing nature and provide programs for underrepresented populations. We believe that all kids should be able to access the benefits of time spent outdoors. With your help, we can improve the health and wellbeing of kids, families, and our communities by making it possible to connect and thrive outdoors.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO

Children’s Forest of Central Oregon 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701 541-383-5592 katie@childrensforestco.org

$25 provides 3 take-home Nature Exploration kits for rural youth $50 supports a family nature program $150 supports a child to participate in the Jugamos Afuera afterschool program

DIVERSABILITY INC. MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to build and strengthen community connections for individuals experiencing diversabilities and their families. Diversabilities cross cultural, ethnic, race, gender, socioeconomic and geographic boundaries; people experiencing diversabilities comprise the largest group of marginalized people on the planet. The goal and intention of Diversability Inc. programs and projects is to ensure that individuals with diversabilities are elevated to their potential and valued as citizens in our communities. Donations to Diversability Inc. empower our mission, vision and value statements and help us reach programming goals. Investing in our community is a powerful demonstration of how we affect change. Join us in our charge towards equity and inclusion throughout all facets of our community by donating to our dynamic programs!

OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE • Integrated Employment • Pivot Mentor Program

• Sibling Groups • Down Syndrome Connection

Diversability Inc. Mailing: PO Box 1481, Bend, OR 97709 541-678-2704 diversabilityinc@gmail.com www.diversabilityinc.org

Byron hard at work stocking candy for the masses at Walgreens! Photo courtesy Lydia Leonardi, Job Coach

GUARDIAN GROUP MISSION STATEMENT Two strategies. One Mission. A holistic approach to disrupting sex trafficking in the United States. Our offense and defense rely on each other to help bring victims justice. Through our offensive component, we change the way resource-constrained law enforcement agencies can respond to trafficking situations. Our defensive strategy utilizes the power of communities, trained to recognize and respond to potential trafficking. Empowering people to view their role in the solution to stopping sex trafficking will not only aid in preventing future victims, but also impact future generations. Together, we can bring help to those who need it. Donate today!

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO • • • • •

Identify victims to law enforcement Support law enforcement stings Provide trainings Reinvest in veterans Prevent future victims

Guardian Group (800) 380-8913 contact@guardiangroup.org guardiangroup.org

MISSION STATEMENT Facilitating Positive Change for Youth: A residential treatment program for adjudicated teen boys, providing an opportunity to restructure thinking, succeed academically, and grow in responsibility. The newest initiative, a vocational program, is now open. By providing vocational training in addition to a strong academic curriculum, the opportunity for gainful employment increases. Meaningful employment reduces the likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior and the training helps to build a workforce. Help boys who have made poor choices build a brighter future and become contributing members of the community. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 $100 $250 $500

Will buy building materials for the new program Will provide an employment skills training session Will provide software for educational modules Will buy woodworking tools

J Bar J Boys Ranch Vocational Program 62895 Hamby Road, Bend, OR 97701 541-389-1409 Email: info@jbarj.org | Web: jbarj.org

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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

MISSION Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through 1:1 mentorship with paid-professional mentors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12+ years, no matter what.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Join us as we launch our capital campaign and take the next step in creating our forever home, called The Ranch, right here in a Central Oregon. The Ranch will allow us to expand our capacity and serve as a sanctuary for those we serve, and a resource for the community at-large. The Ranch will provide a safe and welcoming place for discovery, learning, and laughter, as well as a home for mentoring relationships to blossom.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $500

will will will will

purchase purchase purchase purchase

books and educational games for the multipurpose room cookware and small appliances for the commercial kitchen science equipment for the STEM Lab kid-sized desks and chairs for tutoring and homework help

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN CENTRAL OREGON PO Box 6028, Bend, OR 97708 sharmon@friendscentraloregon 541-668-6836 friendscentraloregon.org

DESERT SKY MONTESSORI MISSION STATEMENT

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Your contribution will offer more Central Oregon children the unique opportunity to follow their passions in a beautiful Montessori environment! Desert Sky Montessori is the only tuition free Montessori charter school in Central Oregon. It offers an amazing educational experience to children in kindergarten through 6th grade. Desert Sky currently enrolls 165 children from the Bend La-Pine School District and surrounding areas. As a charter school, Desert Sky receives 80% of its funds from the state and sponsoring district and is required to raise the other 20% from fundraising, grants and donations. During the COVID-19 restrictions this has raised some unique challenges. Dr. Maria Montessori recognized children as the redeeming factor in the progress of humanity. Children in Montessori schools are encouraged to learn by following their interests and their passions. They spend time researching and producing meaningful work. They become intrinsically motivated to learn and become appreciative and responsible global citizens. We invite you this year to join us as we aim to provide more children in Bend with a public Montessori education, and along with it the opportunity to discover the interests and passions that will impact the world around them.

Desert Sky Montessori 150 NE Bend River Mall, Ste. 260, Bend, OR 97703 541-350-2090 info@dsmontessori.org www.dsmontessori.org

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KINDRED CONNECTIONS MISSION STATEMENT Helping Families in crisis who lack a safety net: Mobilizing and equipping mentoring families and area church communities to provide support while parents work to secure stability for their families. We provide mentoring relationships for parents and temporary housing for children to families in crisis. Our purpose is connecting families with needed support during a time of challenge, including possible job loss, serious illness, homelessness, or other issues that complicate parenting. Providing support in those times of need can help keep the family together. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 $100 $250 $500

Will provide diapers and supplies to a host family Will fund an informational meeting Will provide resource support to a family in need Will reprint outreach materials

Kindred Connections 62895 Hamby Road, Bend, OR 97701 541-306-9311 kindredconnections.co@jbarj.org kindred-connections.org

HEART OF OREGON CORPS MISSION STATEMENT We invest in youth. Invest with us. Heart of Oregon Corps provides paid job skills training, education, and leadership development to Central Oregon youth who experience barriers. Over the past 20 years, more than 4,100 young people ages 16-24 have gone through one of Heart of Oregon’s six programs in Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, and Klamath counties and Warm Springs. We are marking our anniversary with “HOC 20 in 2020,” a giving campaign and virtual celebration, and invite you to join us. Your donations help our youth create pathways out of poverty while stimulating economic growth – it’s a WIN WIN!

Heart of Oregon Corps PO Box 279/Bend, OR 97709 541-633-7834 info@heartoforegon.org heartoforegon.org/20in2020

KIDS CENTER MISSION STATEMENT

Preventing, Evaluating, and Treating Child Abuse in Central Oregon For more than 25 years, KIDS Center has been dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of child abuse in Central Oregon.

KIDS Center also provides region-wide prevention and education programs to help adults learn how to keep kids safe from abuse. Learn more about our virtual trainings at kidscenter.org/prevention-trainings Each year, KIDS Center serves over 2000 children, youth, and families through KIDS Center programs.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $625

Provides mental health support to one family during their evaluation. Provides transportation to 5 therapy sessions for one child. Provides 10 scholarships for SafetyNet® internet safety trainings. Provides a Family Support Advocate for one family.

KIDS Center 1375 Kingston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541-383-5958 • info@kidscenter.org Learn more about how KIDS Center changes lives at: www.kidscenter.org

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We believe all children deserve to live in a world without child abuse. At KIDS Center, children and families receive life-changing medical evaluations, child-friendly forensic interviews, family advocacy, and therapy services to help them heal and overcome the devastating effects of child abuse allowing them to reach their fullest potential. These services are provided at no cost to more than 300 families each year.

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LATINO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to empower our Latino families to thrive by creating opportunities for advancement and building bridges that unite and strengthen our communities. We envision a cohesive and diverse region where all people are valued and empowered to participate and contribute to the health and prosperity of Central Oregon. We rely on the generous community spirit of Central Oregonians to fund our life-changing services. A gift of any size can have a big impact on an immigrant Latino family in our community. It takes just $15 a month to support someone with our whole-family suite of services. Here are examples of the difference your support will make:

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $50 (<$5/month) makes you and your family a part of our association to power our mission. $180 ($15/month) supports an immigrant Latino family with our suite of empowering services $250 ($20+/month) sponsors an English or Citizenship student $500 ($40+/month) funds an Emergency Dental Clinic (serves 8-10 individuals) $1,000 provides an immigrant Latino family with COVID-19 financial assistance to cover rent, food, etc. $2,500 or more sustains our advocacy and family empowerment services and moves us closer to realizing our vision of a Latino Family Empowerment Center (classes, training, cultural events, partner services)

The Latino Community Association 2445 NE Division Street, Ste 200, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.4366 (admin office) Contact: Cynthia L. Jurgensen 541.815.2401 cynthia@latca.org latinocommunityassociation.org

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY HOPE STARTS HERE MountainStar’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. We are the only program in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties providing therapeutic classrooms, parenting education services, and family support targeted at protecting babies and toddlers who are at significant risk for abuse and neglect. MountainStar works directly with families living with an average of 14 risk factors. Our therapeutic services provide crisis intervention at a critical time for families with young children. In 2019, MountainStar successfully kept 98% of the children in our program safe from confirmed cases of abuse and neglect.

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$5,000 Will support the cost of one child in our therapeutic program for a year $1,000 Will support the cost of two families’ home visits and delivery of basic needs supplies for a year $300 Will sponsor one group parent training, including childcare and dinner $150 Will fund one month of gas for a vehicle that transports children

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Services provided in Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Madras, and Prineville 2125 NE Daggett Ln., Bend, OR 97701 541-322-6820 info@mtstar.org | mtstar.org

OREGON ADAPTIVE SPORTS MISSION STATEMENT OAS provides life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with disabilities. Participants gain confidence, build self-esteem and strive for independence leading to an enhanced quality of life. We envision a day when everyone has the benefits of outdoor recreation, regardless of ability. We see Central Oregon as a year-round destination for adaptive sports with OAS as the leader in providing state-of-the-art equipment, professional instruction, staff and dedicated volunteers, resulting in top quality experiences for our participants.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO These life-changing opportunities are supported by the work of hundreds of dedicated volunteers and donors. They not only provide outdoor experiences, but empower individuals to engage with the outdoors and emhance quality of life. We know that if we can build a fully inclusive outdoor community in Central Oregon, we’ll be on the road to making the outdoors inclusive and available to people of all abilities. Your gift of any size makes a difference.

Oregon Adaptive Sports 63025 OB Riley Rd, Ste 12, Bend 541-306-4774 info@oregonadaptivesports.org oregonadaptivesports.org

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON MISSION STATEMENT This year has shaped up to be unlike any other. And while we are all reeling from the challenges of these trying days, the times are especially challenging for families with a sick or hospitalized child. They have been able to count on us- and you!- for compassionate support, relief and respite when they need help the most. Because of you, hope lives here every day. We are reaching out once again, asking for your continued support now when it will mean even more! In the face of the current health pandemic, your heartfelt contribution will do even more to help us keep our families and staff safe, while providing a home away from home- all free of charge- to ensure families in crisis can be together and close to the medical care they need, no matter what. At our Bend Ronald McDonald House we serve many families with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit who isn’t just quite ready to come home from the hospital right away. We also serve many families from our rural communities throughout Central, Eastern and Southern Oregon who are traveling to the Bend area for medical consultations, treatment and attention. Our Bend House has six family suites along with a beautiful outdoor area and playground, entertainment room, play room, a fully stocked kitchen and pantry, home cooked meals in the evening, all residing in a beautiful timber framed home truly representing the love of our community who built this house. Our organization is built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child. A child’s medical treatment and access to care should not be restricted based on proximity to home, and families should not have to worry about where they can afford to stay during treatment, or where they will be able to get their next meal.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $1,000 $500 $150 $75

Provides a “home away from home” for a family for a week Provides meals for the entire House for a week Provides a family a night filled with compassionate hospitality Supports arts and crafts activities for children

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington 1700 NE Purcell Boulevard, Bend OR 97701 541-318-4950 Lauren.Olander@rmhcoregon.org www.rmhcoregon.org

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At RMHC, we believe that when a child is hospitalized, the love and support of their family being physically with them, is as powerful as the strongest medicine prescribed. The Bend Ronald McDonald House is a place that provides the opportunity, along with compassionate hospitality, for the entire family to heal. As our communities grow, the demand for medical services and treatment grows, the need for lodging close to the hospitals and medical providers grows, as does our occupancy. Please consider supporting the Bend Ronald McDonald House.

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SUPPORTERS OF LITERACY IN DESCHUTES COUNTY MISSION STATEMENT The Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County (SOLID) fund a wide range of literacy programs that improve the lives and futures of those who live among us. Our volunteers provide phonics and reading tutoring and donate books to underserved children grades K-3rd. We make grants to classroom teachers for literacy-based training and to local non-profits that offer literacy-focused programs. SOLID operates a non-profit bookstore that features thousands of high-quality donated books with proceeds funding our initiatives. Literacy programs create and strengthen equity and opportunity for people in our community of all backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and beliefs.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $500 $1,000

Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County P.O. Box 2175, Bend, OR 97709 541-977-5341 toby@literacyindeschutes.org literacyindeschutes.org

Buys kid’s books for a low-income family Puts bi-lingual books in Latino homes Puts children’s books in a homeless shelter Funds 2 teacher classroom grants 25 hours of skilled tutoring for kids who struggle to read

TYPE 1 OREGON MISSION STATEMENT To offer an active, inspiring, supportive, and creative community for children and teens with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Oregon so they will in turn become leaders and mentors for their peers. Whether you’re treating a low blood sugar, counting carbs, or scaling the tallest Ponderosa in camp, life is easier (and better) when your buddy “has your back.” That’s why Type 1 Oregon’s T1D Buddy Camp invites kids and teens with T1D to bring buddies (siblings or friends) to share the fun and challenges. A bonus: buddies return to home, school, and sports and help grow the support community of kids with T1D.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $1,000+ sponsorships help us reduce registration fees because T1D is already costly enough $570 provides camperships for 2 buddies $285 provides 1 need-based campership $100 provides a kid-friendly assortment of life-saving low blood-sugar treatments to use during the midnight and 3 am blood sugar checks $50 provides healthy gluten-free snack options (Did you know that kids with T1D are more likely to develop other auto-immune diseases like celiac?)

Type 1 Oregon – T1D Buddy Camp @ Tamarack 61195 Magnolia Lane, Bend OR 97702 541-419-0522 email@t1dbuddycamp.org t1dbuddycamp.org

AT: PROJECT (ANTI-TRAFFICKING) MISSION STATEMENT Helping Victims Become Survivors: Providing comprehensive case management and crisis intervention, assisting in creating safety plans, as well as offering much needed emotional support to survivors of sex and labor trafficking. Our case managers also work with survivors to access community resources such as psychological counseling, medical care, emergency housing, transportation, and academic needs. We coordinate the Deschutes County Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Response Team, the group responsible for responding to cases of human trafficking in Central Oregon. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO

at: project 2895 Hamby Road, Bend, OR 97701 541-604-5435 atproject@jbarj.org at-project.org

Program administrative and operational costs are covered by grants, donations go to direct needs of victims.

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$150 Will buy a victim new clothes $500 Will pay for an airline ticket should they need one

CASCADE CANNABIS ASSOCIATION ABOUT CASCADE CANNABIS ASSOCIATION Cascade Cannabis Association (CCA) is an energized group of Central Oregon business leaders dedicated to advancing the cannabis industry in the region through responsible community collaboration, education and celebration. We work in support of our legal industry through cooperation with regulators and education of public and private sectors. We foster community through educational workshops, mixers, webinars and community events. CCA Fundraiser for BIPOC Community CCA is spearheading a fundraiser to provide professional pathways to help members of the BIPOC community enter the cannabis industry. With your donations, we will fund scholarships to regional cannabis industry events and cover the costs of OLCC handlers’ cards. Interested applicants can apply for scholarships by emailing CCA at hello@cascade-cannabis.org.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS WILL DO $25 $50 $100 $250 $500

will cover a portion of an OLCC handler’s card will cover half of an OLCC handler’s card will cover one OLCC handler’s card will sponsor part of the cost of attendance at an industry event will sponsor attendance at an industry event

This profile is sponsored by Cascade Cannabis Association hello@cascade-cannabis.org cascade-cannabis.org

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HEALING REINS MISSION STATEMENT Healing Reins is the only Premier Accredited Center east Oregon Cascades offering professionally recognized horse-centered therapies and experiences aiming to bring strength, hope, confidence and joy to people of all ages with disabilities and special needs.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO supports purchases like: arena horse enrichment activities & toys supports specialized equipment for equine assisted physical therapy supports volunteer recruitment & continuing education for instructors supports participants to Stay in the Saddle, offering subsidized therapy lessons and new scholarships to participants $1000+ contribution helps resource a 2nd facility as needs are rising and we intend to accommodate the growing demand. $50 $100 $250 $500

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend, OR 97702 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5593, Bend OR 97708 541-382-9410 www.healingreins.org

KICKcancER MISSION STATEMENT We are a movement inspired to help families thrive through childhood cancer. Our goal is to empower through education—teaching the importance of real food, real health, and how to implement it into real life—both during and after treatment. How we make a difference: Donations go towards our 3 main programs. We send out Kickstart kits so families can implement natural solutions. We provide an online 30 day thrive program. Lastly, we empower cancer fighting athletes with our Kickcancer athletic scholarships to get them back out doing the things they love.

KICKcancER 909-815-3295 kickcancermovement.org nicole@kickcancermovement.org

MOSAIC MEDICAL MISSION STATEMENT To improve the health and well-being of the individuals, families and communities we serve. Through a network of 15 clinics across Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, Mosaic Medical serves a patient base of 27,000 individuals - some of whom have been the hardest hit by the effects of COVID-19.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO Purchases hygiene items for the homeless to ensure their basic hygiene needs are met. $100 Ensures that a low-income child can receive the dental care they need through the Kemple Children’s Dental Fund at Mosaic’s clinics. $500 Provides 40 low-income patients with gift cards to pay for lifesaving medication copays. $50

If you wish to donate to Mosaic Medical, please visit mosaicmedical.org/support or mail your check to: Mosaic Medical Attn: Development 600 SW Columbia, Suite 6150 Bend, OR 97702

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While our patients are strong and resilient, many aspects of their lives have become uncertain because of the various impacts that COVID has had on our community. Job losses, limited affordable housing and lack of affordable healthcare have devastated some Central Oregonians. A donation to Mosaic Medical will ensure that families won’t have to question the cost of their medical, dental, mental health and medication services when needs arise. You can help us provide high quality and affordable care for all.

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NAMASPA FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT We provide empowerment and access for underserved individuals to cultivate new life skills, create new possibilities in their lives and align with their true selves through the transformational power of yoga and mindfulness. From this platform, individuals learn to contribute to themselves, to their family and their community. In our first 27 months we have taught 1,066 classes and have served (over) 5,112 students in the Deschutes County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jail, Bethlehem Inn, Serenity Lane, Bend & Redmond schools, nursing homes and other rehab centers.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 Pays a teacher to teach one class at a local school, veterans, senior or rehab center or homeless shelter. $100 Pays for a month of weekly classes. $600 Covers a month of classes 3x/week. $1,300 Sponsors one individual from one of our outreach classes to gain a new career as a 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (tuition reduced by 50% by Namaspa LLC).

Namaspa Foundation 1135 NW Galveston Ave. Blg B, Bend, OR 97703 541-550-8550 namaspafoundation@gmail.com Namaspa.org

PLANNED PARENTHOOD MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care. Since 1963, PPCW has provided a broad range of sexual and reproductive health care, family planning and other medical services; trained and educated community members on issues of sexuality; and advocated for the protection of reproductive rights and freedom in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO We provide a wide range of education programs and health care including low-cost birth control, emergency contraception, wellness checks, free pregnancy testing, screening for HPV, breast and cervical cancer, STI testing and treatment prenatal care, gender affirming care and more. Mail your donation to the address on the right.

Planned Parenthood 2330 NE Division St. Suite 7 Bend, OR 97703 503-788-7274 development@ppcw.org www.ppcw.org

ReachAnother FOUNDATION MISSION STATEMENT ReachAnother Foundation is dedicated to saving the lives of children born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Ethiopia. Our mission is to help our Ethiopian partners build the medical self-sufficiency that the country needs to address the tragedy of neural tube defects. The creation of Centers of Excellence in pediatric neurosurgery and aftercare, and our prevention awareness activism are seeding a powerful force for change that is gaining the support of government, medical professionals, international organizations, and donors like you.

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$250 will provide a nurse with a month of specialized training to care for babies born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus $150 will fund a life-saving surgery for a baby born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus $50 will provide a hydrocephalus shunt for one baby $30 will provide a reusable hazmat suit to protect medical staff during COVID-19

ReachAnother Foundation 1900 NE 3rd St. #106-307, Bend, OR 97701 541-325-3668 info@reachanother.org www.reachanother.org

STROKE AWARENESS OREGON MISSION STATEMENT Stroke is a Brain Attack and the 5th leading cause of death in Oregon. But 80% of strokes are preventable. We exist to educate about stroke, to make the life-saving acronym F.A.S.T. a household safety word and to support stroke survivors and families in their best possible lives. Experiencing a stroke is life changing. Our support groups provide information and aid with isolation. Our education programs save lives! We need your help.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO $25 $50 $100 $500

provide 25 F.A.S.T. postcards one month of support groups information one support group for a month sponsors two Stroke 101 (save a life) presentations

Stroke Awareness Oregon 695 SW Mill View Way, Bend, OR 97702 541 323-5641 admin@strokeawarenessoregon.org www.strokeawarenessoregon.org

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FOOD EVENTS Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry A commu-

Holiday Open House Tipsy Lemon will be here Friday evening slinging up a cocktail or two to warm you up and put a smile on your face! Free gifts to the first 20 in line! Drawings every hour for great merchandise! Nov. 13, 4pm and Nov. 14, 5pm. The Back Porch & Company, 2127 S HWY 97, Redmond. Know Fermentation - Make Your Own Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish of

salted and fermented vegetables. Kimchi variations are limited only by imagination and flavor preferences and can include everything from garlic, onions, radishes and ginger. Nov. 12, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Native Fry Bread Cooking Demonstration Join a Native fry bread cooking demonstration with Joie Simtustus-Chavez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Simtustus-Chavez learned how to make this customary food from her grandmother and mother, with the recipe handed down in the oral tradition. Nov. 18, 6-7:30pm. Free.

No Fail, No Knead Artisan Bread

Come learn how to make an easy, no knead artisan bread that is sure to be your “go-to” bread recipe. Nov. 12, 3pm. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Free.

Prime Rib Night Come experience our leg-

endary prime rib all the locals have been bragging about. Saturdays-Sundays, 4:30pm. Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House, 64619 W. Highway 20, Bend. Contact: 541-382-2202. tfcsmanagement@gmail.com. $32.95-$37.50.

Sunriver Resort Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go This holiday season, leave the cooking to

us! We are offering our delicious, Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go. Reservations are required / 7-day advance ordering is required. Call 541-593-1000 for reservations. Nov. 18-26. Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver. $49/person.

Thanksgiv-in Dinner at Brasada Ranch

Dinners feature a variety of holiday-themed appetizers, entrees with plenty of delicious sides, and dessert. All dishes are fully prepared and ready to simply re-heat and serve. Holiday Dining Reserved for Guests and Members Only Mondays-Wednesdays. Through Nov. 19. Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Powell Butte. $164.

BEER & DRINK Brew Day! An opportunity to witness the sights and sounds of the brewing process and have the chance to talk to a brewer about the beer he’s brewing. This Wednesday we’ll be brewing two IPAs, Cruising Altitude and Bushy Park. Nov. 18, Noon-5pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend.

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Brewery Pop-Up! Braveheart Brewing & Bowtie Catering Join us for a pop up brewery

event with some of the best that Central Oregon has to offer! Wed, Nov. 11, 11am-3pm and Fri, Nov. 13, 11am-3pm. Bowtie Catering Co, 61147 S Highway 97, Bend.

Crux Fermentation: Tough Love Release It’s almost time celebrate the 8th release

of our beloved Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout! We’ll also be featuring a 4-year vertical along with a special small bite to pair with it. Nov. 12, 11:30am-9pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend.

First Sip Friday with Worthy Brewing

Be the first to try our new Heart and Soul Series beers! Keep an eye out for what beer will be featured every week! Fridays, Noon-3pm. Through Jan. 1. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills. Wednesdays, Noon-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 8312451922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free. Local’s Day Happy Hour prices on ALL beverag-

Ready to deepen your yoga practice? Join Rachel Augustine on Sun., Nov. 15 from 9-10:15 am

Locals’ Night Come on down for $4 beers and

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es ALL Day! Mondays, 11am-10pm. Through Nov. 30. On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Drive, Bend. No cover. food specials from the food carts! Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Locals’ Night at Porter Brewing! The food truck will also be serving up some fantastic cuisine! Wednesdays, 4-7pm. Porter Brewing, 611 NE Jackpine Ct #2, Redmond. Free. Worthy Pint Night Benefiting Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol $1 from each pint sold

goes directly to helping the non-profit’s mission: Providing effective first aid and transportation is the highest priority of the Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol. Nov. 11, 5pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend.

ATHLETIC EVENTS Bend Area Running Fraternity Receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mondays, 5pm. AVID Cider Co., 900 SE Wilson St., Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@ gmail.com. Free. Bend Pilates Bend Pilates is now offering a

full schedule of classes through Zoom! For more information visit http://bendpilates.net/classes/. Ongoing.

CORK Thursday Run Join us for a run from

3-5 miles. Stay afterward for a drink and food. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Zpizza Tap Room, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Free.

Outdoor Yoga Flow Experience the wonder-

ful feeling of a yoga community again. Mondays-Wednesdays-Saturdays-Sundays, 9:1510:15am. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $12.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels

welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Learn to Run a Mile! Never run before? Get the skills, confidence, and support you need to be able to run a mile in five days. Nov. 15, 7pm. Contact: 503-481-0595. michellep@taprootbodywork.com. Free, please RSVP.

ONLINE ONLY: Tying Flies & Fly Fishing in Central Oregon Watch and learn how to tie

flies for Fall and Winter fishing with local guide, Adam Ross. Nov. 12, 2-3pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

settled for some yogic sleep. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6-7:15pm. Through Dec. 1. Contact: 662-302-1877. cclauren.cruz@gmail.com. $20.

Know Fermentation - Healthy Gut with Fermented Foods & Probiotics In this program, Nutritionist Nicole Lamb will cover Digestion 101, explore the gut-brain connection, and tools to maintain a healthy gut. Nov. 17, 2-3pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Livestream Advancing your Yoga Practice Join studio owner Rachel Augustine

Outdoor Yoga + Fit Starts with bodyweight

fitness exercises and ends with yoga flow movements. Fridays, 9:15-10:15am. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $12.

as you deepen your understanding of asana with an emphasis on safe alignment, breath-work and yogic energetic principles! Sundays, 9-10:15am. Through Dec. 13. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5412413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $55 pre-registration $16 drop-in.

Virtual Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop A morning of virtual snow science education,

LIVESTREAM VIN + YOGA NIDRA EVENT Class begins with a flowing and replen-

current research, best practices, and networking for professionals, recreationists, students and the mountain community. Nov. 14, 9am-1:15pm. Contact: info@coavalanche.org. $15.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Ashtanga Full Primary Online We will

have many chances to modify the postures and adjust to meet the needs of all that attend. Sundays, 7-9am. Through Dec. 18. Contact: cclauren. cruz@gmail.com. 20.00.

ishing Vinyasa practice. Then fully relax your body and unwind mind with Yoga Nidra. Sun, Nov. 15, 8-9:15pm and Sun, Dec. 13, 8-9:15pm. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $12.

Livestreamed Meditation Class Free online meditation classes led by Cathleen Hylton of Blissful Heart Wellness Center. Join class via https:// zoom.us/j/596079985. Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.

Morning Mysore Ashtanga Yoga is a practice

Bariatric Informational Meetings Informational meetings. Nov. 17, 6pm. St. Charles Bend, 2500 Northeast Neff Road, Bend. Free.

that links movement of breath to help calm the mind. . Mondays-Fridays, 6-8:30am. Through Dec. 24. Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: 662-302-1877. cclauren.cruz@gmail.com. $20.

Capoeira: Martial Art with Music This on-

Yoga for Cultivating Inner Stillness This

going beginner session welcomes new students on the first Wednesday of each month. Wednesdays, 6pm. Contact: 541-678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month includes Fitness 1440 3 day trial..

Guided Evening Classes Take some time after a long day to reconnect with the breath and get

hour long practice builds strength, balance and flexibility while inviting in tools that aid in managing life’s stresses. This low-impact practice integrates chanting, meditation, breathing and Asana (postures). Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Through Dec. 30. The Blissful Heart ~ Crystal Sanctuary, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. $7-$10.

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nity bulk buying farmers market created so Central Oregonians can fill up their pantries, freezers, and root cellars full of great local fruits, vegetables, meats, and more for the winter. Nov. 14, 11am-3pm. OSU Deschutes County Extension Service, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Contact: 541-390-4825. hello@centraloregonfillyourpantry.com.

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For One Nonprofit, the Pandemic Has Meant a Loss of Recipients By Jess McComb

mong pandemic business casualties, nonprofits face a challenging era. It can be assumed that most organizations feel that pinch in sponsorship losses. Sparrow Clubs, a nonprofit organization that financially aids families with children in medical need, says it’s not struggling with funds, but instead, with finding families to receive their help. “I don’t have as many applications as I normally would. I think some families assume that they can’t get into a school, that there’s no funding. Normally we have 15 to 20 Sparrows each year; this year I have three,” said Nancy Childers, Sparrow Clubs’ regional director for Central Oregon. The mission of Sparrow Clubs is to connect medically compromised children, 0-18 years old, with a local school that then adopts the child as its "Spar-

The $2,560 given to the Bartz family is the highest fund promised to Sparrows—though local high schools notoriously exceed this amount with independent fundraising through school-led pageants. Summit High School’s Thunder Pageant, Mountain View’s Cougar Pageant and Bend’s Mr. BHS have raised tens of thousands of dollars for Sparrows in past years. Last year, Summit’s Thunder Pageant raised $52,000 for its Sparrow, Titan. This year, the district-wide freeze on fundraising has made the pageants look a lot different. “There will be a virtual application and virtual voting,” explained Mimi Dioguardi, Thunder director. “Rehearsals and meetings will have to be socially distanced or virtual. It’s through the school, so we have to work with their policies.” Courtesy Nancy Childers

An assembly at Pacific Crest Middle School for a 2019 Sparrow.

row" for a school year. School projects are sponsored by a company or organization, which donates $2,560 to the family. Then, a school’s student body matches those funds with 256 hours of community service. Students get empowered to help others, while children and families gain support. “Sparrow is awesome. They’ve provided funding for whatever we need. It can be for bills, for groceries, for school. It’s been super helpful knowing that it’s available even if that’s for part of a house payment or an electric bill,” said Cheryl Bartz, a Sparrow recipient. Bartz’s 10-year-old daughter PJ was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy in July. The family joined Sparrow Clubs in Bend in September of 2019 as Lava Ridge Elementary Schools’s Sparrow.

High school projects are typically announced at “kickoff assemblies” at local schools—but the constraints of distance learning have made them moot this year. “At the assembly I tell the students that all it takes is an hour of community service to help and then I ask the students to stand up if they are willing to do that. The whole auditorium goes silent and you just watch as one by one every student stands up, everybody is clapping and cheering, the family is in tears. It’s heartwarming,” said Childers. This year, that’s all transferring to virtual platforms. Due to pandemic related restrictions, some schools that normally do Sparrow projects are holding off or passing this year. For schools that continue the projects virtually,

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PJ Bartz with her sisters and dad, celebrating the one-year anniversary of her heart transplant.

student outreach will continue to impact the families. “The money is helpful so that your electricity stays on, but the community outreach, seeing the support from other families and children, has been the big reward,” said Bartz. Childers explains that for most Sparrow families, this is the reality. “We’re not Make a Wish and our families know that. To some of them, $2,560 is a lot of money, but for those facing humongous medical bills it’s a drop in the bucket. The bigger picture is how their child’s story is going to have an impact on students and the community,” said Childers. “These students realize that they do matter, that they can make a difference. Even if life isn’t treating them great right now, they can do an hour of community service and help a family in need,” said Childers. “Even if the

sponsor can’t match the hours that the school raises, it pays off in compassion towards the family. The win is that the community got more out of the project.” This year, families with medically compromised children have experienced extreme isolation from their communities. The threat of infection is too high a risk. “We haven’t been able to have much contact with friends; that aspect has been really difficult,” said Bartz. “She has some neighborhood friends that she can play with outside, socially distanced, but sometimes those families are in contact with other families and feel that they need to spend a couple weeks away from PJ.” Those interested in learning more about Sparrow Clubs—either to donate or to take part as a Sparrow family—can visit sparrowclubs.org. Courtesy Nancy Childers

An assembly at Mountain View High Schoolfor the school's Sparrow. This year, the assembly portion is a no go.

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too. But whatever bird you are able to stuff, large or small, you might find yourself with more stuffing than you can possibly cram into your bird.

1 cup crouton-sized breadcrumbs 3 lemons, cut into quarters 4 potatoes, cut into quarters, to surround the bird

The Right Stuffings Since chicken tastes good with lemon, and seafood tastes good with lemon, I add a lot of lemon. Some clam juice is salty, some isn’t. Sometimes the salty ones don’t mention salt in the ingredients, but it will show up in the RDA values for sodium. I’ve seen it with zero grams, 40 grams and 100 grams of added sodium, with different bottle sizes. Serves 6

Rinse the bird, take out any giblets stashed in the cavity, and brine the bird in the clam juice with the salt and two cups of water. Push down on the bird hard, so the body cavity fills with brine. Turn it occasionally and marinate for at least four hours in the fridge. Rinse the bird, pat it dry, and put it in a roasting pan. Add the oil to a fry pan and saute the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and apple with the black pepper, thyme, rosemary and sage on medium heat. After 10 minutes, add the seafood, wine and lemon juice and squeezed lemons, and cook a few minutes longer, but don’t try to cook all the seafood. Add the breadcrumbs, stir it all together and stuff it into the bird. Place the potatoes around the bird, along with extra stuffing if you go that route. Cover with foil and place in the oven preheated to 350. After 90 minutes remove the foil. The skin of an extra-stuffed bird will have receded like the tide, leaving a bunch of mussels clinging to the bird like it’s a beach rock. The stuffing on top, including the seafood, will hold the baste like a sponge. Turn the oven down to 300. Baste every 15 minutes until done. After about an hour, use a meat thermometer to make sure the bird’s internal temp is at least 165. Rest, serve and eat.

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10 Barrel Brewing’s westside Bend location is taking its pandemic-era adaptations to the next level. A handful of outdoor “warming huts” are taking up residence in the brew pub’s outdoor patio area, with space enough inside to seat eight to 10 people. “Rather than just throwing up a tent or additional heaters for outdoor areas, 10 Barrel Brewing came up with an idea that not only facilitates social distancing but is also a one-of-a-kind experience for friends, fans & the 10 Barrel community,” its press release reads. To stoke locals’ fires for winter fun, one of the huts is decked out with retired signage from Mt. Bachelor resort. Courtesy 10 Barrel

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hanksgiving, as we observe it today, doesn’t have much in common with the original feast of 1621. The temperature of the vibe between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag was above comfort level at the dinner table, with some participants arriving ready to rumble. Come to think of it, maybe today’s Thanksgiving table hasn’t strayed too far, being notable for bringing together people from warring political tribes to break bread together, with notoriously mixed results. And this election year, especially, it seems like only social distancing measures might be able to keep apart drunk family members ready to get angry and sloppy. There was no pumpkin pie, because butter and flour were unheard of or sorely missed, depending on ones’ affiliation, but wild fowl was likely on the menu, which leads me, among others, to conclude there was stuffing. Historians point to their evidence, while I point to the simple fact that both Pilgrims and Indigenous peoples are human beings, and human beings know how to cook. And cooks don’t let an empty body cavity go unstuffed, especially during a three-day feast. Unfortunately, we seem to take this for granted in today’s America, where we think nothing of passing around side dishes filled with savory bread pudding called “stuffing” that has never seen the inside of a bird. That’s the fight I’ll pick this year. Technically, this never-stuffed material is “dressing,” not “stuffing.” The reason this distinction is important is because the stuff that comes out of the bird is so much better than the side pan, even if the same went into both vessels. The juices from a baked bird impart an unmistakable, irreplaceable joy to the stuffing. On the east coast, the local diet was heavy on seafood like clams, scallops, seaweed, oysters, mussels, eels and fish. I grew up in coastal Massachusetts, where we would sometimes dig a hole in the beach and fill it with ingredients like those above, and hot rocks, and have a clambake. Somewhere along the way, in my Thanksgiving ruminations and experimentations, I decided it would be a good idea to stage a clambake inside a bird. In order to make it taste more like stuffing, I add breadcrumbs, herbs, lemon and aromatic veggies: onions, carrots and celery. This recipe depends on a diversity of quality seafood. Plus, chickens, ducks and turkeys all work fantastic. Rabbit tastes like chicken, so that should work,

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In Pod We Trust: I’ve spent most of the last few months dieting and intermittent fasting. There are so many diets that are downright bullsh*t that I’ve basically just cobbled together my own from food that I could afford, eliminating refined sugar and sit-ups. The podcast that has helped me the most in figuring out how to take care of myself is “Maintenance Phase,” a ‘cast specifically designed to dismantle health fads and the junk science behind them. The episode about Fen Phen blew me away and definitely made me settle on doing this the hard way and avoiding any and all “miracle” diet pills. I’m still overweight and looking forward to eventually getting somewhere close to a dad bod. “Maintenance

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circle back to this next month and we can really get into whether it’s better than season one. When I was doing my best to drown out the election coverage, I discovered that for $10 a month, WWE.com has basically every single wrestling match of all time from WWE, WCW and ECW. I mean, I get that this is a historic moment in time, but watching Jake “The Snake” Roberts and the Honky Tonk Man throw down at “Wrestlemania III” got me through a few pretty tough days and nights. Even knowing wrestling is a soap opera kinda makes it better.

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Lake Creek Trail and on to Suttle Lake. The Lake Creek out-and-back trail is open to hikers, horse riders and cyclists.

Estimated to be over 500 years old, this well-named behemoth has a tape-busting circumference of 28.9 feet.

Lake Creek Trail Lake Creek drains from Suttle Lake and flows to the Metolius River, weaving its way through forests of pine and fir. The Lake Creek Trail parallels a stretch of the creek’s North Fork and connects Suttle Lake to Camp Sherman. The fairly level 4.3-mile trail offers a wonderful fall amble or bike ride and involves a bit of trickery. Starting at the trailhead in Camp Sherman, the trail weaves past towering ponderosa pines and golden Western larch. The trickery this time of year involves the wind combing through the larch, creating a cascade of deciduous needles to flutter to the ground like snowflakes. Eventually, the trail passes through the north portion of the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve. At the Preserve’s kiosk (and restroom!) there is a spur trail that detours to a footbridge crossing of Lake Creek. Hikers could continue across the creek into the southern portion of the preserve, but another marked path steers hikers back to the

La Pine State Park’s Fall River Loop La Pine State Park is one of those overlooked areas for hiking. Numerous trails loop through the park, and a surprising amount of wildlife, such as mule deer, elk, river otters, woodpeckers, and small mammals are found, too. Fairly level and crowd free, the trails offer great opportunities for walking, running, cycling and horseback riding. The Fall River Loop trail (4.7 miles) starts at the McGregor Memorial Viewpoint with a commanding view of Paulina Peak, Newberry Volcano and the Deschutes River. The trail courses along both the Deschutes and Fall rivers with a return trek to the McGregor View Point through stands of young lodgepole pines. Another loop, the Deschutes Loop Trail, intersects this trail and offers an additional 3 miles to the adventure. There are river access points along the way and a viewpoint of Fall River’s falls. If time allows, add a side trip to Big Tree, one of the largest ponderosa pines in the world.

Wizard Falls Loop The Metolius River’s headwaters begin in the shadow of Black Butte near Camp Sherman. The river, which rises from an underground source, slips past streambanks lined with willow, alder, lupine and fishermen before reaching a confluence with the Deschutes River. Access for the Wizard Falls Loop (roughly 6.0 miles) starts at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wizard Falls Hatchery (the hatchery is currently closed due to COVID-19 but the trails are open). The trail from the hatchery skirts through coniferous forests and passes a Deschutes Land Trust parcel before crossing over Lower Bridge (AKA Bridge 99) to return to the hatchery along the east bank. This hike provides outstanding views of the river and glimpses of Green Ridge rising up to the east. This time of year, a lucky hiker may observe a river otter hauled out on the bank or a bald eagle swooping down to snatch a fish out of the river. “National Take A Hike Day is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy Central Oregon’s Public Lands and the crisp air and beautiful color the fall season brings,” said Rika Ayotte, Discover Your Forest executive director. “Remember to practice Leave No Trace, avoid crowded areas and plan ahead to make sure you’re safe and prepared.” Yes, let Nature’s peace be the cure for whatever ails you.

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Support Winter Bike Trail Work with this Raffle Central Oregon Trail Alliance is raffling off a winter-ready fat bike in support of fat bike riding on the winter trails in and around Wanoga Sno-Park. A $10 ticket puts one in the running to win a 2021 Fatback Bikes Rhino FLT, which retails at $2,199. The ticket helps COTA groom approved trails and build new ones. Those pristine snowy weather trails don’t groom themselves—nor does the gas required to groom said trails come out of nowhere… so this is a win-win way to help out. Get a link to the raffle at the COTA website, cotamtb.com. Gather Online for Avalanche Education and Networking This Saturday offers an opportunity for locals—or even those in farflung locales—to learn about current research, best practices and more around avalanches. The Central Oregon Avalanche Center is hosting an online workshop Nov. 14 from 9am to 1:15pm, presented by Mt. Bachelor and the American Avalanche Association. While you may be stoked to get out and hit the snow this season, this is one pandemic-era learning experience that you can do while you stay in your pajamas. Buy tickets ($15) at coavalanche.org. Unsplash

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K, so maybe National Take a Hike Day on Nov. 17 has lost a little oomph this year. I mean, what else have we been doing during the pandemic but hiking? Right, all those other “ings” such as fishing, camping, boating, biking, running, surfing, taking your kids to work (from the dining table to the couch) do count, too. “We don’t know who established National Take A Hike Day,” said Wesley Trimble, American Hiking Society’s communications and creativity director. “We have supported it since 2013, and we also started National Trails Day that takes place in June more than 25 years ago.” AHS adopted the Nov. 17 celebration and encourages people to enjoy a prescriptive walk in nature for its health and wellness benefits. Here are three of my favorite November hikes to take before winter settles in.

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s has become the norm, things are constantly changing, and records continue to be set in 2020. The real estate market nationally has experienced tremendous price growth in the last eight months, and Central Oregon has stayed right on par—even higher than the national average. Once again, in October, Central Oregon experienced another increase in the median home price, and yes, setting new records. The median home price in Bend increased another $13,000 in October to $560,000. The average price per square foot also jumped $15 to a record-setting $279 average per square foot. What is contributing to this huge increase from a year ago? The 83% rise in homes sales in the $700,000 to $1,000,000 range. Bend is not the only Central Oregon city to see large increases in median sales price. The Redmond median home price also jumped another $6,000 to set a record-breaking median home price of $369,000 and average of $211 per square foot. The average days on market has once again gotten even tighter with average four days on the market in Bend (dropped from five in September) and in Redmond an average of six days on the market. The extreme shortage of inventory has remained, thinning to a record 0.4 months of inventory in Bend and 0.7 months in Redmond. In other area markets, Sunriver’s median is at $672,000, Sisters is at $449,000 and La Pine is rounding out Deschutes County at $320,000. Markets everywhere, as of Nov. 9, were seeing huge gains in light of the

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an, and I recently started dating this guy I really like. The only issue is he seems a bit controlling. For example, he always wants to pick the restaurant and which TV show we watch. While I’m generally pretty go with the flow, it seems like I never choose what we’re doing. It’s one thing to pick the restaurant, but I worry that he might be like this with bigger things (like if we got a place together or got married). Should I be worried? —Unsure It’s important to have a boyfriend who shows interest in your point of view, ideally beyond, “Are your arm restraints a little tight?” But before we start measuring you for your “Handmaid’s Tale” bonnet, consider whether there’s a non-creepy, non-control freakish reason the guy wants to choose the dining establishment and the entertainment. Is he some extreme foodie who pores over restaurant reviews and follows chefs like other guys follow baseball players, while you’re simply a chick who likes to eat out? By the way, I’ve personally horrified some waitresses who’ve overheard me asking my boyfriend to tell me what I should order. I do this not because I am some shell of a person and have no opinions but because I got tired of having food envy when our dinners came. I realized my boyfriend is some sort of culinary sniffer dog, using mere words on a menu to divine the tastiest, most exciting entree, much like tracking dogs use an old sweatshirt to sniff their way to a buried dead body. However, save for the few areas one’s partner has special expertise, there are things in a relationship that can be outsourced, and your decision-making should not be one of them. You create who you are through your choices, and if you make no choices, there’s no “you.” The elimination by a partner of the need for you to have an opinion could be the beginnings of “coercive control.” This is a term by sociologist Evan Stark for an insidious form of subjugation in a relationship that an abuser uses to dominate and control their partner. It’s a gradual psychological hostage-taking, breaking down a person’s independent self, their concept of reality, and their ability to make decisions for themselves. Victims of coercive control suffer “perspecticide,” which Stark describes as a loss of the ability to “know what you

know.” This comes through their gradual isolation from friends and family and losing touch with their opinions, desires, and values, including their ability to discern what is right and wrong. Their abuser (who research finds can be male or female) often resorts to intimate partner violence when coercive control of their victim fails, like if he or she shows a flash of independent thought. In a healthy relationship, a person does not get erased, their perspective never taken into account. Healthy relationships are interdependent. Though one partner might not agree with the other’s every belief and idea, they generally respect each other’s Amy Alkon thinking and are open to their suggestions. Marriage researcher John Gottman describes this as partners accepting each other’s “influence.” This mutual influencing seems to make for more satisfying romantic partnerships with more staying power, explains Gottman: “Men who allow their wives to influence them have happier marriages and are less likely to divorce than men who resist their wives’ influence. Statistically speaking, when a man is not willing to share power with his partner, there is an 81 percent chance his marriage will self-destruct.” Women tend to be higher in a “pleaser” personality trait, “agreeableness,” which, on a positive note, manifests in being warm, kind, generous, and motivated to have positive interactions with others. On a darker note, it can make a woman with a dominant partner more likely to do as she’s told. That said, your feelings are not the boss of you, and you can simply decide to override them and assert yourself: Have opinions, make decisions, and stand up for yourself. Accordingly, your interactions with this man should be driven by the understanding that you are his equal in the relationship, not his subordinate. To see whether he’s up for an equal partnership -- a girlfriend rather than a female serf -- tell him you don’t think it’s healthy for you or the relationship for him to make all the decisions. Going forward, you want shared responsibility for decision-making. For your part in this, you need to take responsibility: Assert yourself by asserting your opinions and desires when there are decisions to be made. This is how you create a healthy relationship instead of a two-person totalitarian state -complete with a “Gulag Sweet Home” needlepoint and where mundane questions like, “How was your day?” kick off your Soviet show trial.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The famous

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you tend to pay more attention to what’s going wrong than what’s going right, I ask you to change your attitude for the next three weeks. Even if you believe that cynicism is an intelligent perspective and a positive attitude is a wasteful indulgence, I encourage you to suspend those beliefs. As an experiment—and in accordance with astrological potentials—I invite you to adopt the words of activist Helen Keller as your keynote: “Every optimist moves along with progress and hastens it, while every pessimist would keep the world at a standstill. The consequence of pessimism in the life of a nation is the same as in the life of the individual. Pessimism kills the instinct that urges people to struggle against poverty, ignorance and crime, and dries up all the fountains of joy in the world.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Researchers in the UK found that 62 percent of the adult population brags that they’ve read classic books that they have not in fact read. Why? Mostly to impress others. George Orwell’s 1984 is the top-rated book for fake claims, followed by Tolstoy’s War and Peace, James Joyce’s Ulysses, and the Bible. I hope you won’t engage in anything like that type of behavior during the weeks ahead. In my opinion, it’s even more crucial than usual for you to be honest and authentic about who you are and what you do. Lying about it might seem to be to your advantage in the short run, but I guarantee it won’t be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Love can’t always do work,” wrote novelist Iris Murdoch. “Sometimes it just has to look into the darkness.” From what I can tell, you’ve been doing that recently: looking into the darkness for love’s sake. That’s a good thing! You have been the beneficiary of the blessings that come through the contemplation of mysteries and enigmas. You’ve been recalibrating your capacity to feel love and tenderness in the

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks,” wrote playwright Tennessee Williams. I think that’s a poetic but accurate description of the feat you’ve been working on lately, Gemini. You’re gently smashing through stony obstructions. You’ve been calling on your irrepressible will to enjoy life as you have outsmarted the rugged, jagged difficulties. You’re relying on beauty and love to power your efforts to escape a seemingly no-win situation. Congratulations! Keep up the good work! CANCER (June 21July 22): Cancerian rapper Vince Staples says, “I feel like it’s impossible to be completely yourself.” Why? Because ideally we’re always outgrowing who we have become; we’re moving beyond the successes we have already achieved. There is no final, whole, ideal “self” to inhabit and express— only more and more of our selfness to create. Staples suggests we’d get bored if we reached a mythical point where we had figured out exactly who we are and embodied it with utter purity. We always have a mandate to transform into a new version of our mystery. Sounds like fun! Everything I just said, Cancerian, is an empowering meditation for you right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life.” Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga said that, and now I offer it to you to use as your motto. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s a fabulous time to be your own sanctuary. I invite you to rebirth yourself at least twice between now and the end of November. What’s the first step you’ll take to get started?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The National Football League is a giant socialist enterprise. It earns billions of dollars of revenue, and shares it equally with each of its 32 teams. So the team in Green Bay, Wisconsin, population 105,000, receives the same payout as the team in Chicago, population 2.7 million. I advocate a comparable approach for you in the coming weeks. Just for now, distribute your blessings and attention and favors as evenly as possible, showing no favoritism toward a particular child or friend or pet or loved one or infl uence. Be an impartial observer, as well. Try to restrain biases and preferential treatment as you act with even-handed fair-mindedness. Don’t worry: You can eventually go back to being a subjective partisan if you want. For the foreseeable future, your well-being requires cordial neutrality. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Who is to decide between ‘Let it be’ and ‘Force it’?” asked Libran author Katherine Mansfield. I mention this because you’re now hanging out in the limbo zone between “Let it be” and “Force it.” But very soon—I’m sure you’ll have a clear intuition about when—you’ll figure out how to make a decisive move that synthesizes the two. You will find a way to include elements of both “Let it be” and “Force it.”

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Leaning Tower of Pisa doesn’t stand straight, but tilts at an angle. Why? The soil it was built on is soft on one side. So the marble-and-limestone structure began to tip even before it was finished. That’s the weird news. The good news is that the tower has remained standing for more than eight centuries—and has stayed intact even though four major earthquakes have rolled through the area. Why? A research team of engineers determined it’s because of the soft foundation soil, which prevents the tower from resonating violently with the temblors. So the very factor that makes it odd is what keeps it strong. Is there a comparable phenomenon in your life? I believe there is. Now is a good time to acknowledge this blessing—and enhance your use of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author Barbara Kingsolver says, “Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say.” That’s always valuable advice, but it’ll be especially useful to keep in mind during the coming weeks. You’re probably going to feel more pressure than usual to tell others what they wish you would tell them; you may experience some guilt or worry about being different from their expectations of you. Here’s the good news: I’m pretty certain you can be true to yourself without seeming like a jerk to anyone or damaging your longterm interests. So you might as well say and do exactly what’s real and genuine.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Activist and author Rebecca Solnit writes, “The grounds of my hope have always been that history is wilder than our imagination of it and that the unexpected shows up far more regularly than we ever dream.” In my astrological estimation, her grounds for hope should also be yours in the coming weeks. The future is more wide-open than you might think. The apparent limitations of the past are at least temporarily suspended and irrelevant. Your fate is purged of some of your old conditioning and the inertia of tradition. I encourage you to make a break for freedom. Head in the direction of the Beautiful Unknown.

midst of uncertainty. I suspect that it will soon be time to shift course, however. You’re almost ready to engage in the intimate work that has been made possible by your time looking into the darkness.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I hold a beast, an angel, and a madman in me,” wrote Scorpio poet Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) in a letter to a friend. That sounds like a lot of energy to manage! And he didn’t always do a good job at it—although he did at times tap into his primal wellspring to create some interesting poetry. I’m going to use Thomas’s words in your horoscope, because I think that in the coming weeks you can be a subtle, refined, and mature blend of a beast, angel, and madperson. Be your wisest wild self, dear Scorpio!

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ough Love 2020, from Crux’s [BANISHED] series is set to be released Thursday, Nov. 12. Don’t be jealous, but I was given the opportunity to snag a pre-release bottle! I totally squealed with glee. I LOVE this beer. Sticking with tradition (since the first release in 2012), I drink one, and I cellar one. I bring out a vintage bottle from my “cellar,” which is really the bottom shelf of my pantry, on Thanksgiving and Christmas every year to share with my friends and family. My most favorite of traditions! This year’s Tough Love was “banished” to Buffalo Trace barrels and comes in at a whopping 14% ABV. This bottle is for sharing, folks!

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Tonight, as I write this, I’m pairing my Tough Love 2020 with Bonta’s Pumpkin Spice gelato and it’s a real winning combo. Let me tell you why I like Tough Love so very much. First, it’s so well balanced and decadent. It really feels like a special treat. Opening the waxdipped bottle is so exciting! When poured, this year’s Tough Love builds a light, frosty head, the color of chocolate. The beer is very dark. On the nose are strong aromas of bourbon and oak. On the first sip is also the taste of blackstrap molasses. The bourbon and oak also carry through to the taste.

The mouthfeel is somewhat heavy and wonderfully rich, but the balance keeps me going back for another sip. Tough Love finishes with the nice, slow burn of bourbon, but dissipates pretty quickly. For a beer that’s 14% ABV, that’s to be expected. This is a beer you share with or gift to your family and friends to show off your beer geekiness. It’s also a fantastic gift. I have gifted this beer to family for Christmas, weddings and birthdays, and it’s always happily accepted. I highly recommend buying a bottle to drink now, as well as a bottle to age. It’s really amazing how much more refined this beer can be after a year, and even better after two. My family will be enjoying a nice bottle of 2019 Tough Love this year during Thanksgiving. It pairs well with bourbon pumpkin pie! Tonight, as I write this, I’m pairing my Tough Love 2020 with Bonta’s Pumpkin Spice gelato and it’s a real winning combo. Mask up and get over to Crux for its 8th annual release of Tough Love. According to Crux’s Facebook page, the first 50 people to buy a bottle of Tough Love and a commemorative glass will receive a free poster and a gift box for their glass. Doors open at 11:30, but Head Brewer Cam O’Connor will pour samples from 5 to 6 pm on Thursday. Cheers, and an early Happy Holidays to everyone! Tough Love Release Sample Pouring Thu., Nov. 12. 5 – 6 pm Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division St., Bend cruxfermentation.com

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ACROSS 1. Element #18 6. Salty approval 9. Creatures created from Medusa’s blood 13. Little dog 15. Meditation practice 16. Sign of Jesus 17. Harmonize? 19. Element #10 20. Dome-covered room 21. Signals to act 22. Five lines on sheet music 23. Govt. group that is collecting emails 24. Time frame that Louis Armstrong can perform in? 26. Shaving application 28. “That happened so long ___” 29. Dog in a rabbit’s coop? 34. Light rail car 38. “If you want my opinion ...” 39. Veggie in mattar paneer 40. Toy collector 41. “Downton Abbey” mother 42. Crone leans? 44. Student Success Grants org. 46. Slopping cry 47. Evidence that a post-surgery support works? 53. Letter closer: Abbr. 56. Statistical bit 57. Speaking engagement? 58. What might be on a filthy screen 59. Barely squeezed (by) 60. Style of speaking like Chevy Chase’s detective? 62. Only just 63. Jumping org. 64. Good place? 65. “Regardless of problems” 66. “The Misery Index” channel 67. Rip (from)

DOWN 1. “C’mon, dude!” 2. Chops crops 3. Scolds 4. Never to be repeated 5. Big source of COVID news 6. Early resident of the Valley of Mexico 7. “Ai-yi-yi-yi” 8. Anne’s twins? 9. “No big” 10. Golfer nicknamed “The Slammer” 11. Brigham Young University city 12. Muscular quality 14. Put up tents 18. Fast asleep 22. John Hancock, briefly 24. Comic who said “I’ve arranged with my executor to be buried in Chicago. Because when I die, I want to still remain active politically” 25. Route 27. They’re produced by the moon 29. [I drank too fast!] 30. It might cover a lot of space 31. Newswire letters 32. Pointer in the kitchen, maybe 33. GOTV ad maker 35. Daredevil’s action 36. ___-J (“Breezeblocks” band) 37. ECG requesters 40. Energy bar with a rock climber on its packaging 42. [I didn’t get my way!] 43. Bathtub gin, e.g. 45. Thinking-green prefix 47. Latte ingredient 48. Fall guys use them 49. Ultrasound targets 50. Room for people who speak in code? 51. Large flightless birds 52. Muffin grain 54. Mystical characters 55. Aortic insert 58. Take top billing 60. Roly-poly 61. Hack with an axe

“In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” —Cynthia Rylant, In November

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