What's New

     QUOTA International of Central Oregon, is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship that recognizes the achievements of area high school students. The $500 college scholarships were created to support students with hearing impairments and encourage those seeking a career working with the hearing impaired.
     The scholarship is open to Central Oregon high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education at a community college or a four-year institution of higher education. Applicants are evaluated on hearing impairment, career plans in hearing impairment, community service, leadership, activities and scholastic record. Qualified students are encouraged to apply. The deadline for completed applications is April 15, 2009. Details and applications are available at Central Oregon high school counseling offices, or on the web at www.quotaco.org/downloads.htm.
 

     Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after 22 years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. This combination of conflicting attitudes leads to a series of hilarious and touching complications. This production will run from March 20 through April 5. For more information on tickets go to www.cascadestheatrical.org or call 389-0803.
 

     Increasing Income - $.O.$. - Strategize, Organize and Simplify
     Three powerful ways to crack the code for generating more cash flow now: revitalize, restore, and recharge your income. Even with all the financial pain around lately, the all-American-can-do spirit isn’t dead.
     This powerful workshop is specifically designed with result generating tools and ideas. You’ll gain knowledge and learn skills that are easy to put directly into practice. Income generating insights, ideas, networking, and results, guaranteed!
     Three innovative experts will drill down the essential ingredients truly needed for these challenging times. Presenters include Dana Barz, CEO of danamics; Julie Muller, owner of Peace of Mind; and Fred Swisher, Swisher Seminars.
     This event will take place on May 13 from 8:45 a.m. to noon at the Old Stone Church located at 157 NW Franklin. Ticket prices are $29 in advance or $39 at the door. To register for this event, contact Swisher Seminars at 382-5188.
 

     Filling Your Sales Funnel: Discover how to identify qualified suspects, create prospects from suspects, prospecting those who want to buy your products and services; develop referral sources, define centers of influence and explore the SWARM technique; Date: Thursday, 3/19; Time: 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.; Location: Sun Forest Construction, 209 NW Greenwood Ave; Cost: $25; Pre-registration is required.
     Increasing Sales through Networking: Develop a positive attitude for networking, prepare for networking events, discuss tips for successful networking, networking etiquette and maintaining your network; Date: Thursday, 3/26; Time: 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.; Location: Sun Forest Construction, 209 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend; Cost: $25; Pre-registration is required.
     Winning at Sales: Discover how to create a sales attitude, prospect those who want to buy your products and services, identify and understand the Buying/Selling process, ask effective questions and transform your organization into a sales dynamo. Date: Wednesday, 4/1; Time: 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.; Location: Sun Forest Construction, 209 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend; Cost: $25; Pre-registration is required.
     Register for all 3 sessions and pay only $60. For more information or registration, please contact us at: 550-0272 or go to: www.danamics.net
 

     Is there a teacher, administrator, or a counselor in the Bend-LaPine School District who has impacted your life or your child’s life in a special way? If so, the members of the Rotary Club of Greater Bend invite you to nominate this educator for the 2008/2009 Excellence in Education Award.
     If you know of an educator who consistently demonstrates “service above self” both inside the classroom and elsewhere and who performs in an exceptional and significant manner which has left a positive indelible mark on you or your child, this educator deserves to be recognized.
     The nomination process is very simple. Nomination forms for the Excellence in Education Award, presented by the Rotary Club of Greater Bend are available at any school office in the Bend-LaPine School District, the District Administrative Offices and the Rotary Club of Greater Bend web site, www.clubs.district5110.org/greaterbend. Once you have filled out the nomination form, simply mail it to the address on the nomination form, P.O. Box 6561 Bend, OR 97708; or drop off your form at any Bend-LaPine school.
     The deadline for submitting nominations is April 10, 2009.
 

     The eighth annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon raised $36,255 and a record 483,967 frequent flier miles that will help grant 7 wishes to children living with life-threatening medical conditions in Central Oregon. The Make-A-Wish Radiothon aired on 105.7 KQAK-FM, THE PEAK 104.1, and LITE 95.1.
     “We are grateful to everyone in Central Oregon for their generosity during the 8th Annual Radiothon,” said Andrew Asato, Executive Director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. “This community is terrific, and they have helped kids realize the power of a wish. On behalf of all of our Wish Kids we extend our heartfelt thanks.”
 

     The High Desert Museum had nearly 4,700 visitors for the Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturday on February 21, the highest number in the history of the event which began in 2001.
     “We are thrilled that so many who might be feeling the pinch of a tough economy were able to enjoy this wonderful Museum,” said Museum President Janeanne A. Upp. “It would not have been possible without the support of Mid Oregon Credit Union.”
     Kyle Frick, Vice President, marketing and sales for Mid Oregon Credit Union said, “We are very excited to see so many families participating in the free day. Many of the visitors we talked to are seeing the Museum for the first time and expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to see the exhibits at no cost, since they have a limited budget. We are very thankful to the Museum for allowing us to be involved.”
 

     Oregon State University - Cascades Campus has expanded its graduate program in education to include a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree that gives graduates the authorization to teach in middle and high schools. Students will select from subject area endorsements in either language arts or social studies. Their coursework will include an emphasis in ESOL studies, which will allow graduates to respond to the growing diversity in Central Oregon’s middle and high schools.
     The MAT program will prepare students through a strong emphasis in subject area preparation and the development of knowledge, skills, and field experience necessary that will allow successful graduates to embark on a professional teaching career immediately.
     Becky Johnson, Dean of the OSU-Cascades Campus said, “Our revised strategic plan calls for the development of four new academic programs by 2011. The MAT for middle and high school education is the first out of the starting gate, and a solid match for Central Oregon’s needs.”
 

     Members of Quota International of Central Oregon will show they care with several community service projects throughout the month!
    The service will be hands-on: The club will offer a special story time for ages 3 and up at the La Pine Public Library on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. Another story time will be held at the Deschutes Public Library in Bend on March 20 at 10:15 a.m. There will be a sign language interpreter for children who are hearing impaired at both library events, and all children who participate will receive a free children’s story book.
     For more information about any of Quota International of Central Oregon’s community service projects or membership opportunities, contact Susie Decker at 541-382-7446. You may also log onto the organization’s international service Web site at www.wesharefoundation.org or membership Web site at www.quota.org.
 

     Nationally recognized productivity consultant, Tracy Campbell with Simplicated, LLC offers a 3-part series, Prescription for Information Overload; Efficiency Boost! Strategies to improve efficiency, reduce stress, and increase business profitability.
     Session 1: Manage your Email Before It Manages you©, Thursday, April 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.,
     Session 2: E- File & Find it Fast© Thursday, April 16, 10  to 11:30 a.m.,
     Session 3: Taming Your Paper Tiger™: Simple Strategies to Manage Paper Workflow. Thursday, April 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Investment is $25 per session, discounted when registering for all 3 sessions. All sessions will be held at First American Title, 395 SW Bluff Dr Bend. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/273498040 or contact 788-7001. tracy@simplicated.com.
 

     Tickets are now on sale for the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School’s annual raffle. This year’s prize is a trip to Disney World for four. This includes airfare from Portland, Disney Magical Express airport transfers and baggage handling, accommodations for four nights at Caribbean Beach Resort, and four-day theme park tickets with Hopper Pass option.
     All booked through your personal travel agent and upgrades are available to the winner. This package is valued at over $8,000 and tickets are just $25 each! The raffle ticket will be drawn at the school’s Sock Hop and Auction on May 1 (need not be present to win). All proceeds benefit the school. To purchase raffle tickets or tickets to the Sock Hop, please call the school at 541-382-4701.
     For more information contact Kim Thompson at Specialized Meetings & Events. 541-385-7988 or kim@specialized-events.com.
 

     Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic and one of the country’s leading experts in Parkinson’s disease, will speak in Bend on Friday, April 3 at a free community event. Ahlskog has more than 25 years experience as a clinician and researcher and wrote “The Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Book.”
     The talk, question and answer period, and health expo is supported by an educational grant from The Carmen Foundation. The Carmen Foundation was established more than 10 years ago by Milton and Marjorie Carmen. As a Yale graduate and a successful commercial real estate developer, Milton Carmen always believed in giving back, which is why he and his wife established the foundation.
     The on-site health expo will include representatives and free health screenings from St. Charles Rehabilitation, St. Charles Home Health, Parkinson’s Support Group, St. Charles Respite Program, Bend Parks and Recreation, St. Charles High Desert Sleep Center, Parkinson’s Exercise Program and the Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program.
     The talk will be held in the St. Charles Bend Center for Health and Learning in conference rooms C and D. Doors open at 1 p.m. The presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. For information call 541-706-6390.
 

      Imagine having the chance to go one-on-one with your state representatives. What if you could ask them anything on your mind, including state budget cutbacks and how that will impact us in Central Oregon? You now have that opportunity.
     TALK OF THE TOWN will host State Senator Chris Telfer, State Representatives Gene Whisnant & Judy Stiegler and Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Dennis Luke, Tammy Baney & Alan Unger on Monday, March 23rd.
     Please RSVP to Jamie Christman at talk@bendbroadband.com or 388-5814. For more information go to www.talkofthetownco.com
     TALK of the TOWN airs Mondays at 7 p.m. on BendBroadband COTV channel 11 and on COTV on Demand.
 

     The Center: Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research has announced the opening of NowCare - Neuro & Ortho Walk-In Clinic. NowCare leverages the extensive experience of The Center’s team of Orthopedic and Neurosurgical physicians to offer expert treatment to individuals requiring immediate care for muscular and skeletal injuries.
     Located at The Center in Bend, NowCare is the first walk-in clinic in the region to specialize in and provide strictly neurosurgical and orthopedic services. If an individual suffers a knee injury skiing or strains their back lifting at work, the injuries may not be dire enough to warrant a visit to the emergency room but are serious enough to require immediate care. Instead of waiting to get an appointment with their primary care physician, patients can come directly to NowCare – without an appointment – and receive treatment by some of the world’s finest neurosurgical and orthopedic experts.
 

     Join us for drinks and appetizers and learn about volunteer opportunities at the Visit Bend Welcome Center. The Welcome Center provides a fun and relaxed setting where volunteers can meet new people and share all the fun things to do in Bend with visitors. Call 382-8048 or email Laurel Brauns, laurel@visitbend.com for more info. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 19th at Visit Bend, 917 NW Harriman St.
 

     The official energy bar of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and the Association of Professional Patrollers (APP) is on the market. Head quartered in Bend, Wild Red Energy LLC., is a for-profit cause related company. The energy bar is the vehicle they will use to support rescue units, and facilitate back-country awareness programs for youth. The company launched January 5, and is already in discussions with the local chapters of Outward Bound and Camp Fire to design these free youth programs.
 

Bend Chamber Member Launches National Web Based Training

     TIGERS Success Series, a Team and Leadership Consulting firm is launching management training webinars for restoring productivity after workforce reduction.
     President Dianne Crampton, is delivering webinars designed for adult learners that are short, focused one hour events that employees can benefit from for a nominal fee without leaving the office. Restoring Employee Trust after Workforce Reduction launches on March 31.
     “In a challenged economy, people who are committed to enhancing and refining their skills are also the ones who will advance their careers, both in status and earnings,” says Crampton.
     Contact www.corevalues.com or Dianne Crampton at 541-385-7465 to learn more.