Jewelry, gemstones and amulets have long been used in ceremonies or given as gifts for protection, strength or commerce. The Talent Gem Emporium, which opened this past August, continues this tradition by offering unique and beautiful stones, beads and jewelry that are sure to delight and inspire.

Already popular in many larger cities throughout the country, makerspaces are do-it-yourself places where people can gather to create, learn, and share ideas.

You may have noticed something different downtown at the old Video Quick location. Over the last month, the building has begun undergoing a transformation… into Body in Context Medical Massage and Wellness Clinic. The clinic is the realization of a dream for Talent locals Brian and Helene Shoen.

Writing (and finishing) a book is unusual for children to do. Not only has nine year old Zoë Wil-liams accomplished that, she’s also addressing the plastic pollution crisis through her book.

Zoë wrote a children’s book about a Hammerhead shark magically transforming into a human in order to save the world from plastic pollution.

Tammy Sona, creator of SONA CBD (located in Talent, next to the Talent Café) is an Oregon grandmother who’s journey towards CBD and its life changing benefits began in 2009, when she faced a sudden life-threatening health crisis that she was not expected to survive.