Sunriver Music Festival announces new maestro in ‘Get to Know Your Festival’ series Page 15
COVID-19 SHUTDOWN NOTICE As the Scene went to press, it was not known if the statewide two-week shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 would be extended beyond the Dec. 1 deadline. Readers should confirm with an organization for their hours of operation, meetings or events that are published in this month’s issue.
Popular author William Sullivan presents his latest in virtual presentation Page 24
S U N R I V E R
S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER • 2020
VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 12
SROA NEWS – It’s not too early to begin thinking about running in the upcoming 2021 election to SROA’s Board of Directors. The term of office is three years and both resident and nonresident SROA members are eligible. Application forms are available at the SROA office (in the foyer, since the office is closed) and on the organization’s website and must be submitted to the SROA Nominating Committee by March 19, 2021. Serving on the SROA Board can be both time-consuming and challenging but this doesn’t mean it’s not rewarding and necessary. Leaders who volunteer to serve on the SROA Board ensure that the association functions with Sunriver’s best interests in mind. If you have any doubts about the importance of the Board and its role in the community, and the need for your time and talent to help the Board carry out its responsibilities, consider the following: One of the Board’s main responsibilities is to maintain or even increase property values. As a Board member, you can participate directly in carrying out this important role. We have a natural desire to help others. As a Board member, you are in a position to hear our residents’ concerns and do something about them. You can help make decisions that have a direct positive impact on your neighbors and Sunriver as a whole. If you have a knack for problem-solving, this talent can be especially valuable to the Board. It is difficult to achieve results without knowing how to solve problems. What better way to learn more about SROA and its functioning than by volunteering for the Board. You will also hone your leadership skills as you learn to work with others and be open-minded.
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Happy Holidays!
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Enjoy your favorite holiday songs as thousands of lights twinkle and dance to the beat during three shows held nightly at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. behind the Sunriver Resort lodge.
Sunriver Resort hosting Traditions holiday festivities There’s nothing more magical than experiencing Winter Traditions at Sunriver Resort. For more than 50 years, Sunriver has provided an elevated holiday experience – bringing generations together for generations. Resort guests can enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowy meadow, sip hot cocoa by the fire, decorate a gingerbread house, build your own Takoda the
Bear and, of course, enjoy a holiday meal with all the fixings. Winter Traditions runs through Jan. 3 exclusively for Sunriver Resort guests. Book your room, condo or home now to get the festivities rolling. Public offerings this year include the holiday light show in the Resort’s “Backyard,” holiday meals to-go, indoor golf, dining reservations at Carson’s or
Twisted River Tavern and holiday kits for build a bear or gingerbread decorating. New for this year, Sunriver Resort is an authorized tree permit vendor. Purchase a permit at the Merchant Trader and enjoy the long time tradition of cutting down your own Christmas Tree. For more information, visit destinationhotels.com and click on “Things to Do” in the menu bar.
Sunriver Utilities moving forward with plant upgrades; meeting planned Last November, Sunriver Environmental held a public meeting to hear owner questions and concerns about the Sunriver Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant – which is undergoing extensive upgrades. Sunriver Environmental acknowledges the value of owner input and specific concerns regarding odor, noise and aesthetics – all which were taken into consideration during the ongoing
upgrade and design process of the plant. As the project moves forward, another public meeting is planned for Dec. 9 prior to plan submission to the SROA Design Committee for additional upgrades. The meeting will be virtual (see page 2 for meeting details). To see a detailed view of the plan layout, visit www.sunriverwater.com. Please respond via the website with any questions or comments.
Below is a summary of the improvements that are currently planned to address concerns, and to minimize the system’s impact on customers and the surrounding area. Odor Reduction Improvements • Significant technical improvements were made to the new headworks’ odor Turn to Upgrades, page 3 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 12 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Six reasons to run for the SROA Board of Directors
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