News from the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce

Sunriver Saturday Market on Aug. 12

The Sunriver Saturday Market is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at SHARC, by the basketball court.

Shoppers will find locally made items, and various food products from Peaceful Pet Supplements, Disturbed Threads, Ancestral Apiary, Lil Mama Megs, Photography by Ashley Schneider, The Veggie Man, Slurp Soup Co., Wild Moon Jewelry and The Crow’s Croft. Vendor applications are being accepted for Sept. 9 and Oct. 14 markets. The September market is dedicated to nonprofit organizations. If you would like to have a small table for your nonprofit organization, email sunriversaturdaymarket@gmail. com.

Follow market news on Facebook at Sunriver Saturday Market or email sunriversatur daymarket@gmail.com.

Travel by Terry ‘s new office

Terry Rife invites you to attend the grand opening of

Cruise Planners – Travel by Terry at noon Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 56870 Venture Lane, Suite 213 in the Sunriver Business Park.

Rife can plan cruises as well as all-exclusive vacations. Her personal and professional travel adventures have provided her with the knowledge to help her clients plan their vacations.

“We are more than just cruises,” she said. “We serve all your land vacation destinations and can recommend many resorts.”

Rife is a certified personalized vacation planner. Follow her on social media, visit her website at www.cptrav.com, call 541280-2020 or email terry.rife@ cruiseplanners.com to book your next vacation.

Meandering Maker opens MM Home Co. in La Pine

Whether you are seeking furniture or decorations for your home or a gift for any occasion, be sure to visit MM Home Co. noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday in La Pine.

The Sunriver Area Chamber and the La Pine Chamber invite community members to celebrate the new business at a ribbon cutting event from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at 51470 Highway 97 Suite 5A in La Pine.

Meandering Maker owners Jeff and Jodi Kerr decided to expand into a retail space to showcase their work and support fellow small business owners. Their store, MM Home Co., has unique home decor, gifts, antiques and more. Many of the furniture pieces were refurbished by the Kerrs or local residents in Central Oregon. The merchandise changes often, so be sure to visit to see what's new.

Jodi Kerr said the store will feature what’s happening with Meandering Maker, including upcoming classes.

Meandering Maker specializes in crafting events that engage creativity and community.

Guests can visit the craft studio, open by appointment, or schedule a customized mobile party that brings fun to your home or workplace.

Meandering Maker loves putting unique ideas together for customer engagement events, staff appreciation parties, and special occasions such as bridal showers and birthday parties!

“We focus on unique projects that make your event one that guests won't forget.,” Jodi Kerr said.

Email Jodi@meanderingmaker.com or call 541-3621114 for information or follow MM Home Co. and Meandering Maker on Facebook and Instagram.

SageBrushers Art Society featured at Nancy McGrath Green Gallery

SageBrushers Art Society brings a multi-media exhibit of paintings, prints, and photographs to the Nancy McGrath Green Gallery in Sunriver. Featuring 30 artworks from 18 members of the society, this show will treat viewers to a wide range of styles and subjects. The show will be displayed now through Sept. 29. The gallery is open 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Thursdays) and noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday and is located in the Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road.

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By Susan Berger

Board members deserve our support

By Bob Stillson

Honest. Diligent. Transparent. Civil. Integrous… . These are just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe our current Sunriver Board of Directors – they deserve our support.

I have attended countless board meetings during my five-plus years of full-time residency in Sunriver. These are trustworthy, thoughtful board members who are not driven by personal agendas. Their decision making process is guided by the Sunriver Mission Statement, and they strive to balance the various wants and needs of our community with that mission statement.

These individuals have committed an enormous amount of time on our behalf to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Sunriver. They have earned our vote of confidence in return.

Asa residential community and a resort Sunriver may have a lot of rules, but none are outrageous or ask much of those who live or visit here.

These rules are in place to protect the beauty and aesthetics of the community – all part of the dream of living and vacationing in Sunriver.

In my (going on 19) years working in Sunriver I’ve pretty much seen it all in regard to breaking the rules.

I truly believe “vacation brain” is a real thing – or maybe there’s just no common sense anymore.

For the safety and sanity of all, here are the most common rules NOT to break in Sunriver.

• Ebikes. This one is a biggie. Unless it is a pedal assist only, they are not allowed anywhere in Sunriver – period. If you can ride without pedaling, it’s not “pedal assist.” This applies to other powered modes of transportation (one-wheels, hoverboards, etc.). Skateboards, roller skates/blades are also prohibited, sorry.

• Every child under the age of 16 is required to wear a bike helmet (this isn’t even a Sunriver rule, it’s state law!). Oh, and please teach your children (well… adults, too) the rules of bike riding.

Some are clueless, and I’ve had to slam on my breaks to avoid colliding with a cyclist. In one instance a child of about three darted in front of my car at a partially blind entrance into the village.

Thank goodness I was paying attention and spotted her in time. To top it off, she was not wearing a helmet.

I rolled down my window letting the parent know helmets were required in Oregon and I was barraged with a variety of four-letter words. Uhmm…OK then… you have a great day!

• Bikes and pedestrians need to also stay off the roads – they are not built for pedestrians and cyclists. There are 34 miles of paved pathways, you never need to be on a road to get from point A to point B.

• And please keep off the environment. The common areas are owned by those who live in Sunriver and excessive use damages native plants and disrupts wildlife. If you want to ride or walk in the dirt, go across Cardinal Landing Bridge and utilize that biking/hiking trails system. Do you go to someone’s house and ride your bike or trample through their landscape?

• Stay off Lake Aspen. This is a wildlife habitat area only. No floating, swimming, fishing, dog use, etc. There are nesting birds, otters, beavers and other aquatic life that live in this ecosystem. Take a seat, keep quiet and be surprised by the wildlife you might see.

• The speed limit in Sunriver is 25mph on all roads… period.

• Going to float the river? Don’t stop in someone’s yard to picnic or take a potty break. Not cool.

• Do not jump off Cardinal Landing Bridge or Harper Bridge unless you really want to take that chance of injury when you slam into that unseen

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