Are you inundated with tomatoes, zucchini, and strawberries yet? If so, we have a way for you to give back to the community, while keeping your garden flourishing! Again, this year, Crook County On The Move (a program of the Crook County Foundation) is encouraging people to Share Your Bounty. This initiative encourages community members … Continue reading Share Your Bounty Returns
The Crook County Library has redesigned the summer reading program to comply with COVID safety measures. Bags will be given out to children that include free books, a five dollar gift certificate and a reading log to track their reading progress. These bags will available July 15th with curbside pickup by ringing the bell at … Continue reading Children’s Summer Reading at the Library
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance has published their directory of local food sources in the Central Oregon Region. The online version is below and paper copies are being distributed in each community. https://issuu.com/highdesertfoodfarmalliance/docs/2020_hdffa_directory
Crook County On The Move and Crook County Rotary Club have just finished their latest installment of Age Friendly Park Benches in Prineville. There are now 10 new park benches at the Prineville Wetland that makes two loops of the Wetlands more accessible. “These benches are for people who are just getting started with an … Continue reading Benches installed at the Wetlands
Join OSU Extension Service online for Cooking Matters Family Meal Workshops! These no-cost lessons, hosted online by OSU Extension Nutrition Education Program educators, is geared toward caregivers of children 0-5 years old but is open to ALL to join. Participants will learn and share strategies for healthy and happy family mealtimes. Families can register for … Continue reading Family Meal Workshops
VeggieRx enrollment is now open!How to refer:• Access the eligibility survey by texting "VEGGIE" to 797979.• Go to HDFFA.org/VeggieRx and click "for people who want to enroll". Start dates:Bend: June 10thPrineville: June 25thRedmond: July 7th Eligibility:• Must be experiencing food insecurity.• Must have diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pre-diabetes, or obesity. Download the provider fact sheet below:
The Deschutes Land Trust has launched a planning process to chart the future of our Ochoco Preserve near Prineville. This spring we chose a contractor to develop a conceptual design for future restoration and community access. We will be working with this contractor and local community partners to assess opportunities for the Preserve.With 1 mile of the … Continue reading Ochoco Preserve Planning Underway
Any aging adult who is experiencing loneliness, isolation, depressionor anxiety can benefit from a confidential phone call with our Senior Loneliness specialists. Sometimes knowing there is someone who cares and wants to listen can be of great help. The Senior Loneliness Line is a partnership between Lines for Life and Clackamas County. Their team of … Continue reading Isolation Can Be Detrimental
We love how Crook County comes together in a time of need. Many crafters out there are making face masks and providing them to local hospitals, clinics, friends, family, neighbors or anyone in need. One of our very dear CCOTM members has been busy making masks - about 70 in total! It became a fun … Continue reading Making Face Masks
We miss seeing all of you! In case the kiddos (and you) are getting a bit stir crazy, we though we'd create a little game to help you out. This bingo card is filled with activities you can do safely as a family. For a little more fun, add a special treat for those who … Continue reading Stay Safe, Stay Healthy
