This review is for Doug, you know who Doug is if you go to OSU Cascades. We love Doug and you…read moreshould give him a raise. What a guy!

What's not to love about this school right in one of the best locations in Oregon? I love to visit…read moremy son here! There's so much to do and see from skiing, mountain biking, road biking, river rafting, climbing, hiking, and checking out the great variety of terrain. The views of the mountains and the high desert makes the time spent here worth the drive from California (aside from my being with my son!). Consumer prices are a bit lower than in the Bay Area where I live, so that's a bonus. There are many new hotels and lovely bed & breakfasts in Bend. Lots of trendy restaurants to test as well! One summer day I enjoyed tastings from several restaurants which had set up tents along the Deschutes River. There was live music and plenty of friendly people, although not nearly the large crowds I'm used to. The next day I attended a Beer Festival featuring over 40 micro breweries in the area. This event was held at the new outdoor amphitheater and also featured live music. Many, many people travelled to this event on their bicycles, which were locked up to the surrounding fences. A really cool, mellow atmosphere alongside the river banks.

A Much Improved Experience…read more I want to update my previous review because Central Oregon Community College has made some real improvements. A while back, I had a frustrating experience with their mailroom my package sat untouched for a week, and communication felt nonexistent. Thankfully, things have changed. Recently, the staff has been far more responsive and helpful. Packages are processed quickly, and it's clear that the team is paying attention and taking their responsibilities seriously. Whatever changes they've made behind the scenes are working, and I appreciate the effort. I'm happy to say COCC has come a long way, and my experience now reflects a much more reliable and well‑run operation.

I just came home from the Dental College and had work done for 20 dollars and the staff and doctors…read morethere are amazing. Highly recommend. I will never go back to Advantage dental or Gentle Dental, they were horrible. I had a tooth pulled and it was the perfect extraction and I have had many.

I'm going to be graduating here in two weeks, and let me tell you:: as excited as I am to be…read morefinished, I loved every minute. I was inspired and challenged and lifted up more here at Kilns College than I have been in my life! If you're unsure where to go after high school, I highly recommend attending here to get firm in your faith and truly understand what it means to be a believer. God bless!

An inspiring story and a wonderful faculty and staff. A great resource right here in Central…read moreOregon! Their bookstore alone is worth checking out - TOMS shoes, hundreds of books on social justice, history, and theology, and lots of fair trade goods!

I highly recommend Desert Blossom Preschool! A safe learning environment for developing minds…read more The teacher, Emily, is great with all the kids, adapting to each of their individual learning styles. The first moment you walk in the door, you'll know this is the right place!

We feel very fortunate to have found this preschool! We were seeking a stimulating environment for…read moreour son that's heavily focused on learning, exploration, and skill development, and teacher Emily goes the extra mile in this regard. She has an obvious passion for teaching, and keeps the children engaged by offering a structured yet fun schedule of daily activities (including outdoor play in the big fenced yard which the kids love!) Most importantly, our son looks forward to school every day, and always comes home with exciting things to share - whether it's a song, story, art project, or reading/math exercise. We highly recommend Desert Blossom and teacher Emily to any parent looking for an exceptional pre-school experience for their child!

What a great space to be a maker. They offer a variety of classes from metal to glass, and fabric…read morearts. Absolutely incredible tour was provided for us. We were warmly welcomed, being a visitor to the area we were not made to feel anything but welcomed. One day I hope to live in Bend and learn a new craft or two.

What a great place. We are so lucky to have this business in Bend Oregon. We were able to donate…read moresome left over Ipe decking that many DIY Cave customers will enjoy and turn into beautiful projects.

I've been really pleased with the Tutoring Club. Brian runs a great crew that have been of…read moretremendous help to both of my kids. My daughter was there for a period in fifth grade for help with math, my son for his freshman year helping him acclimate. The staff is really in tune with the kids, regardless of age and needs. My kids didn't always have the same tutor (mostly they did), but when they had someone "new", things didn't skip a beat. I think that the staff are in the loop on what's going on in the school district and the various demands the different schools have. While my kids weren't thrilled with having to go to tutoring, I think they thought it was okay. There wasn't any sort of pushback on going. The feedback I got from my kids after their sessions was that they were good, helpful, worth the time. The staff are clearly well trained. They specifically know how to approach children of various ages with differing degrees of need. If there is a test, they know how to prep them for a test. If they need to review, they review. If there is homework, the homework gets done with the kid walking away understanding what they just completed. While I have the time to help my kids, I find that having an "outsider" helps avoid all of the nonsense that kids often pull with parents. They have a better attitude. I think this is because of the lack of familiarity and they can't use their usual excuses about why they can't do something, or don't want to, or don't get it. They are game on and want to make a good impression. I'm very pleased with Tutoring Club and will continue to use them as the need arises.

Our daughter, a junior at Summit High when she enrolled in the SAT prep track at Bend Tutoring…read moreClub, improved her overall SAT by 300 points (defined by the simulated beginning vs actual). Gains are attributable to both the program and her own diligence, but this is essentially money in the bank if done correctly. She was admitted to Stanford early decision in December 2016.