The City of Bend is creating a new vision for our collective future by talking to our friends and neighbors, organizations and businesses.

Key to that project is the nonprofit group, Envision Bend. They describe the work  on their website, envisionbend.org, as follows:

Envision Bend has launched the Bend Vision Project to engage community members in developing a vision action plan for this place we call home. Listening to all voices we are learning firsthand about the challenges our community faces—and how we can build on opportunities to move Bend and Central Oregon forward.

Bruce and Steve spoke with Executive Director Laura Fritz about the issues, process, and goals of the Bend Vision Project, and how you can make your voice heard in the future of our community.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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Summer Pride Festival in Central Oregon truly gifts us with a "magical spirit" as guest Alex Simpson of Out Central Oregon describes it on the Tuesday Point, June 7.

And Pride, Pride Month, Drag and much more have even more profound significance for our LGBTQIA+ community.

Hear Alex talk all about it with a touch of their own magic.

Summer Pride takes place June 25 from Noon to 5pm in Drake Park in Bend.

Find more on Summer Pride, Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ gatherings and activities at outcentraloregon.com and look for the KPOV tent at the festival.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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With Juneteenth, the 19th of June, coming up in a couple of weeks, the June 2 Thursday Point featured Kenny Adams, Executive Director of the Father's Group. They are presenters of the Juneteenth Celebration 2022 in Bend.

Tune in for a conversation about being a father, lifting up local youth, liberation, Juneteenth, and an enlightening discussion of what it means to view the world through an Afrocentric lens.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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The City of Bend's Utilities Director, Michael Buettner, talks about the city's Integrated Water System Master Plan.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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Bridget Albert, Program & Volunteer Coordinator at 350 Deschutes, shares information about a petition they are sponsoring to Electrify Bend and achieve a 40% decrease in fossil fuels emissions by 2030.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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Matthew Canham, former FBI special agent, cybersecurity expert, CEO and co-founder of Khonsoo IO, discusses ways to protect yourself and your information from cyber-criminals.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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A member of Emotions Anonymous, who chooses to remain anonymous himself, talks about the history, focus and purpose of the group.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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Dale Pilon of the World Traveling “Old Timers” Ice Hockey team returns to The Point Friday to talk with local ice hockey enthusiast Erik Paulsen about his fun and interesting experiences traveling to Finland and Sweden to play ice hockey across the world.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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Amy Jo Detweiler, Professor and Community Horticulturist for the OSU Extension, manages the OSU Master Gardener program, including education for “Green Industry” professionals. Professor Detweiler provides outreach and education for backyard gardeners focusing on sustainable gardening practices, water-wise gardening, fire-wise landscaping, and backyard food production in the topic of today's show "Gardening in the High Desert."

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 music in Central Oregon.

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Redmond School District Superintendent Charan Cline gives an update to Louise and Mary Ann on what has happened within the school district during the COVID pandemic, how the situation progressed and what is happening at this time.

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 music in Central Oregon.

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