Community Conversations: The Red Cross is in need of Central Oregon volunteers
Lynsey Harris sat down with Red Cross Cascades Region Executive Director Morgan Schmidt to talk about ways the Red Cross supports the community and…
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Community Conversations: Assistance League of Bend is ‘Raising A Glass For The Kids’
Lynsey Harris sits down with Assistance League of Bend Co-Chair Gia Hartmeier to discuss their biggest fundraiser of the year and the impact new…
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Community Conversations: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrates 30 years of service
Lynsey Harris sits down with Boys and & Girls Clubs of Bend CEO Bess Goggins to discuss their milestone anniversary and ways the community can…
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‘Oregon Monsters’ come to life in new Oregon Lottery Scratch-its
SALEM, Ore, (KTVZ) – As the season turns darker, Oregon Lottery’s new Oregon Monsters Scratch-it will soon be creeping into stores. The $5…
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Community Conversations: Tips from Think Wild on bat roosting season
Lynsey Harris sat down with Think Wild Wildlife Services Coordinator Jacob Sandler to discuss the importance of bats to the ecosystem and how to…
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Community Conversations: Many residents may be unaware of the Bend Beautification Program
Lynsey Harris sits down with Chuck Swann, the city of Bend’s Streets Division manager, to learn more about the Bend Beautification Program – its…
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Community Conversations: Street Dog Hero rescues dogs, both near and far
NewsChannel 21’s Lynsey Harris is joined by Street Dog Hero Executive Director Kristen Elrod – and Spike – to talk about the Bend nonprofit’s rescue…
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Community Conversations: Treehouse Therapies receives grant for accessible playground
Lynsey Harris is joined by Treehouse Therapies Founder Christen Eby, along with patients Robert and Jeanine Parsons, to discuss the upcoming park…
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Community Conversations: COCC Community Education offers wide variety of programming for all ages
Lynsey Harris sits down with Central Oregon Community College Community Education Program Director Sarah Wolcott to discuss summer youth programs and…
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Community Conversations: BEAT Children’s Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz
Lynsey Harris welcomes director Bree Beal, along with actors Quinn LeGrand and Adam Shapiro, to discuss their upcoming production The Wizard of Oz…
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Community Conversations: Moms Club of Bend creates lasting relationships for local families
Lynsey Harris sits down with Mom’s Club Chapter President, Mikayala Sanchez to discuss upcoming playgroups and kiddie…
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Community Conversations: The 35th annual Oregon High Desert Classics is underway
Lynsey Harris sits down with J Bar J Youth Services Director of Development Jon Bake to discuss the Oregon High Desert Classics hunter jumper how and…
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Community Conversations: Every Child Central Oregon discusses area’s foster needs, how to get involved
Lynsey Harris sits down with Every Child’s Foster Retention Coordinator Shannon Schmidt to discuss foster care needs in Central Oregon and how the…
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Community Conversations: Wanderlust Tours and AdvenChair partner to bring accessibility to Smith Rock, other special places
Lynsey Harris sits down with AdvenChair creator Geoff Babb and Wanderlust Tours CEO Courtney Braun to discuss their new AdvenTours partnership and…
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Community Conversations: Kendall Auto’s Soap Box Derby has teams build, drive cars on special race course, for good causes
Lynsey Harris spoke with Jason Wilkinson of Kendall Cares about the upcoming third annual Kendall Auto Soap Box Derby. Before the event, teams build…
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Community Conversations: Visit Bend talks about how tourism gives back
Lynsey Harris is joined by Visit Bend’s new CEO, Jeff Knapp, to discuss the benefits of local tourism through various programs and…
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Community Conversations: SUP-PUP Paddle Parade brings dog lovers together on the Deschutes
Lynsey Harris sits down with some special furry friends and Paddleboard Oregon’s Renee Anderson to promote the upcoming SUP-PUP Paddle Parade this…
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Community Conversation: Expanding array of summer activities at Mt. Bachelor means it’s no ‘off-season’
Everyone knows Mt. Bachelor as a prime ski and snowboard resort, but Lynsey Harris spoke with Director of Resort Services Erin Bohon about how it has…
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Community Conversations: Upcoming bed build by Sleep In Heavenly Peace supports C.O. children in need
For Monday’s Community Conversations, Lynsey Harris is joined by Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bend Chapter President Joseph Myers to talk about their…
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Community Conversation: A busy summer of interesting fun at hand for Bend’s High Desert Museum
Lynsey Harris is joined on Community Conversations by High Desert Museum Director of Communications Heidi Hagemeier to talk about what’s up this…
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