Sally Compton, Executive Director for Think Wild, goes over rescues, rehabs, and releases back to the wild for a variety of wildlife and looks ahead to the Chili Cookoff Fundraiser. www.thinkwildco.org

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Morgan Sartin, Philanthropy Manager for Partners In Care, talks about their award-winning programs including hospice and palliative care, grief and veterans support, and their events calendar including Light Up A Life and A Year To Live. www.PartnersBend.org.

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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Therapist Scott Cypress tells us how practicing gratitude can improve our lives and our health. It's not easy to feel grateful for anything when times are tough, but Scott gives us some tips on training our brains to get in the habit!

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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Central Oregon Community College offers a wide array of classes to enhance one's life. www.cocc.edu/ce

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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Jenn Davis, Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, talks about the benefits of mentoring and their recruitment campaigns. She also talks about the 28th Annual Comedy For Kids' Sake. www.BBBSCO.org

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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Healing Reins Executive Director Polly Cohen and Development Director Darrion Cotroneo talk about recent growth that's providing greater access to their equine assisted mental and physical services - and their 26th anniversary celebration, Diamonds & Dust. www.HealingReins.org

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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September 12th through 21st is the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend. Numerous community partners make Welcoming Week happen. Gillian talked to three of those partners about this Saturday’s event, Culture Jam.

Kenneth Adams is the Executive Director of The Father’s Group. thefathersgroup.org

Wesley Heredia is Program Manager at Vámonos Outside. vamonosoutside.org

huong tran is the Executive Director of Embrace Bend and co-founder of APIC - Asian and Pacific Islanders Collective. www.embracebend.com/apic-

Culture Jam is Saturday September 13th, Noon to 7pm, at Open Space Event Studios in Bend.

huong tran is facilitating the Welcoming Week event Designing Matrilineal Systems Sunday Sept 21st, 2pm the East Bend Library.

You can learn more about all Welcoming Week Events at bendoregon.gov.

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Bob Moore, Project Coordinator for COPY (Central Oregon Program for Youth), talked about the program, volunteer opportunities, and the significant role youth mentors play when working with children whose parents are incarcerated.

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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Healing Reins Executive Director Polly Cohen and Development Director Darrion Cotroneo talk about recent growth that's providing greater access to their equine assisted mental and physical services - and their 26th anniversary celebration, Diamonds & Dust. www.HealingReins.org

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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Penny Campbell, Executive Director of Stirrup Purpose, shares the benefits of healing therapy through equine riding.

KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers locally produced programs and the most diverse selection of music in Central Oregon.

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