KPOV plans comedy show

Radio station KPOV is looking for event sponsorships from local supporters for its upcoming show by political satirist Will Durst, as well as other events throughout the year.

Durst will be performing his 85-minute monologue “Boomeraging: From LSD to OMG” at the Volcanic Theatre Pub for a benefit performance for KPOV on Feb. 9. The sponsorship deadline is Jan. 15 and tickets go on sale in mid-January.

Any local business, organization or individual interested in supporting community radio in Central Oregon in the new year should contact KPOV Office Manager Jill Mahler at 541-322-0863 or jill@kpov.org for more information. KPOV broadcasts at 88.9 FM and live on the Web at kpov.org. It is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered, nonprofit community radio station.

Wedding show coming up in Bend

All proceeds from attendance at the Central Oregon Wedding and Event Show Jan. 18 will go to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support to families of ill children who must travel for medical treatment.

The wedding show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend. Entry costs $5.

The Central Oregon Wedding and Event Show will showcase High Desert event professionals including photographers, florists, rental companies and much more. It will include bridal, swimwear and honeymoon fashion shows, exhibitor booths, a groom’s lounge, dance demonstration and creative entertainment ideas.

Contact: incredibleevents@msn.com, 541-317-0450 or www.centraloregonweddings.com.

Therapy dog training session

The Humane Society of Central Oregon is hosting an informational meeting Saturday to teach people about how they can train their dogs to be therapy dogs that work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospice centers, schools and other community programs.

The meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the humane society’s main facility, 61170 S.E. 27th St., Bend.

For more information or to RSVP, email Jack Barron at jackbarron52@gmail.com or call 310-625-9159.

Contact us with your ideas

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• Story ideas: Email communitylife@bendbulletin.com.

— From staff reports