Life + Culture

Civil Air Patrol Volunteers

Giving Thanks for Those Who Serve on the High Desert Article by Lynette Confer With over 80 years of service to our country, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has a rich and remarkable history. Founded in 1941 as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, its mission was to mobilize civilian aviation support and resources for homeland defense during World War II. CAP’s mission has evolved through the years, but thankfully it remains relevant and active in our country, its history still being...

Wellness

Enhancing Natural Beauty

A New Sanctuary Where Modern Science and Artistry Converge Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Natalie Stephenson When Brandi Garcia, an experienced and knowledgeable medical sales professional, and Dr. Cecily Reynolds, an emergency medicine physician, met in Alaska, their connection was immediate. Today, they are grateful to be co-owners of Ravvivare Health & Wellness, a medical aesthetics practice in Bend that opened in January. “We want to change the way aesthetics is viewed,” says...

Arts + Culture

Summit Health Cares Presents Broadway Rocks Cancer

Tower Theatre Event Raises Money for Cancer Patients Article by Julie E. Furnas | Photography by Miguel Edwards Another exciting season of fundraising events from Summit Health Cares (SHC), the charitable foundation arm of Summit Health, is kicking off the 2024 holiday season with a bang! The highly anticipated event, Broadway Rocks Cancer , will once again be showcased at the Tower Theatre on Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. This incredible night of entertainment will include live music, show...

Life + Culture

Local Hero Morgan Schmidt

Driven By Her Mission to Serve Others Article by Julie E. Furnas | Photography by Bec Ellis Photo For ten years, Morgan Schmidt has been serving the Central Oregon community in many facets. From her career as a pastor, to a run for Deschutes County Commissioner, to a move to the nonprofit sector, Schmidt’s journey has given her much to be thankful for. 1. Where are you from and how did you get to Bend? I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and went to college in Boston. I participated in a...