In order to alleviate the damages caused by geese on the Meadows golf course, deterrent devices are being utilized. Page 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 5 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Editorial ..................... 39
Spring in Sunriver means plenty of babies (from birds to fawns) but please leave the babies alone! Page 8
S U N R I V E R
S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
MAY • 2017
VOLUME XLIII • NUMBER 5
River shuttle service available to SROA members By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – Sunriver owners can again enjoy a leisurely float from the SROA boat launch to the canoe takeout without having to worry about where to leave their car. Thanks to an arrangement between the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) and Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership (SRLP). For the third summer, SRLP is offering free river shuttle services to SROA members who present their 2017 SROA Member Preference ID card. PLEASE NOTE: Owners MUST check in and obtain a shuttle ticket at the Resort’s marina building prior to starting their float trip from the SROA launch. The ticket will need to be presented at the end of the float for transportation back to the marina. The shuttle will only transport inflatables and personal watercraft less than 17 feet in length (no trailered boats, pontoons). Available daily starting Memorial Day weekend, the last return shuttle leaves the canoe takeout at 5:30 p.m. – so be sure to plan your float time accordingly. The shuttle is only for owners and passengers in the owner’s watercraft. Recreation Plus card holders can use the shuttle service for a fee. SROA members may also take advantage of a shuttle drop-off service to Harper Bridge. Owners looking to do a quick float from Harper Bridge to the SROA boat launch also need to check in at the marina. This shuttle is for inflatables and tubes only. No hard-shell watercraft of any size can be transported to Harper Bridge. The Harper Bridge shuttle service is offered during the marina’s regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Labor Day weekend (last dropoff is 3 p.m.). The shuttle has limited capacity and is available on a first come, first served basis. The Sunriver Marina T R, SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIlI • NUMBER 5 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Several virtual reality experiences, including a shark encounter, will be a feature of SHARC’s anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 20.
SHARC celebrating five years SROA NEWS – As the old saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun.” I can hardly believe it has been 5 years already but what a privilege it has been to be here from the day SHARC opened until now and what a great time it has been. I can’t say it has always been easy or that we haven’t had our share of challenges but I’m so appreciative of the
Sunriver owners for making the commitment to build SHARC and provide all the services and programs it offers to members and visitors. To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting an SROA member event on Friday, May 19 and a community day on Saturday, May 20 in conjunction with our annual soft opening of the outdoor
aquatic operations for the season. We invite owners to RSVP for the May 19 event featuring Dave Wilkins of Star Productions – who will host an interactive evening of Sunriver trivia and extreme bingo. The event includes light appetizers and a no-host bar, socializing with fellow owners and a light-hearted evening of fun. Held from 5 to 7 p.m. in Benham Hall, the event is free for SROA members with a 2017 Member Preference ID card. Owners without an updated membership card and member guests are welcome to join in for $5 per person. This event does require advance reservations to ensure proper seating and enough food. Call the SROA Member Services office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily at 541-585-3147 to reserve your space by Friday, May 12. May 20-21 also marks the fifth annual soft opening. This takes place the weekend prior to Memorial Day weekend, and is an opportunity for us to welcome the greater Central Oregon community and visitors to come out and enjoy a day at SHARC for $5 per person along with three, non-perishable food items. We will again partner with T A,
Nature Center lectures, free admission to SROA members
The next lecture in the SNCO series is on Mount St. Helens with research ecologist Charlie Crisafulli on May 18, 6 p.m.
SROA NEWS – As a benefit to members of the Sunriver Owners Association, the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory has collaborated with SROA to provide a variety of free programs. Reservations are required for the programs, and any available space not filled
by members will then be made available to the general public. Visit www.sun rivernaturecenter.org to register online. Unless noted, all events take place at the Pozzi Building at the Sunriver Nature Center campus. The Sunriver Nature Center is also
providing free admission to those with a valid SROA Member Preference ID card. Access is only available to the individual on the card. Other family members without a Member Preference card or guests will pay the general admission T L, PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213