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E-news for the Week of June 29, 2020
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ENTRY & RESERVATION INFONo Paid General Admission Entry At This Time-Session reservation required to enter the facility -Reservations can only be booked 24 hrs inadvance of a session -One reservation per day-No phone reservations (Online only)-No reservations available for General Admissionat this time.
QUICK TIPS:To Successfully Reserve A Session
-Create an account (prior to booking)-Add all family/group members-Click "Book" for desired session-Click checkbox next to ALL members to add toreservation
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Our Visitor Information Center in The Village atSunriver is Open!
With Central Oregon in Phase 2 of reopening, theregion is experiencing a shift in favorable travelersentiment. We are very pleased to open our Visitor
Information Center from Monday to Saturday, 9 amto 5 pm to assist visitors and locals with safetyprotocols in place. Maximum capacity is 4 peopleat one time and guests are required to wear amask. Free masks, generously provided bySunriver Area Chamber of Commerce, andhand-sanitizer are available for all visitors. Call800-800-8334 or go to: COVA
All SNCO guests, including members, must nowreserve timed tickets in advance online. Up to 10tickets may be purchased per transaction. Walk-invisits are not permitted at this time and tickets willnot be sold on site. Face masks are required.Nature Center Visits: Thur. through Sun., 10 amto 4 pm (last entry at 3:15 pm)Observatory Night Time Visits: Wed., Thur. andSat. , 2 sessions available 9 pm to 10 pm or 10:30pm to 11:30 pm.Exclusive Star Parties: Tues. and Fri., 2 sessionsavailable: 9 pm to 10 pm or 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm.Cosmic Adventures: Tues. Wed. and Thur.,10:30 am to 12:30 pm. SNCO
SUNSET DINNERSDine in Style at 7,800 ft.
Beginning July 4, 2020 — Retreat to Mt. Bachelor Thursday throughSunday evenings for a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. Aftera short, scenic chairlift ascent you'll arrive at the Pine Marten Lodge whereyou'll be treated to a visual and culinary feast served at 7,800’.
Mt. Bachelor
The Marina shop & retail store are open dailyfrom 9:30 am to 4:00 pm; limited to 6 guests at anygiven time. Last launch for kayaks, SUPs andcanoes is 4:00 pm and must be to the takeout by6:00 pm. The last raft launch is 1:30 pm, weatherpermitting" Details
RAFTING SEASON IS HEREUnforgettable river adventures with friends andfamily await at Sun Country Tours! We’re thrilledto be back on the water and running rafts sevendays a week, with trips ranging from the action-packed two hour Big Eddy Thriller, to full dayexcursions on the McKenzie, Umpqua and LowerDeschutes rivers. When booking your trip, you’llnotice that only guests who are part of youragreed-upon “guest group” will raft together, andwith only 2-6 persons allowed per boat, you’llenjoy a private rafting experience — perfect forfamilies! Details
The High Desert Museum is open! Rediscover what you love about the Museum, from engaging exhibits toalluring wildlife. Admission capacity is limited and we are offering timedtickets for purchase online. Click here for more information. Tickets arefor sale up to one week in advance. Once you're in the Museum, enjoyyour visit at your own pace.
La Pine Frontier Days
The standard 4 day celebration surrounding the4th of July will not be taking place, however, as agift to the community and to give us the “boost” weall need to get out of the Covid-19 doldrums, weare going to “Blast The Virus!” with a specialfireworks display on the 4th beginning at 10 pmfrom the usual fireworks meadow between 3rd and6th Streets West of Hwy 97. Viewers will be ableto park as they have done for years along the citystreets and in parking lots. Any social distancingrecommendations still in place at that time will bethe responsibility of the viewing public.
2020 La Pine Frontier Days
The new Route 31 FREE Summer Shuttleconnects the city of La Pine and Sunriver. Thefree service operates seven days per weekbetween June 1 and September 7, with stopslocated at 4th and Huntington, St. Charles FamilyClinic, and Wickiup Junction in La Pine and TheResort in Sunriver. The service starts at 5:15 am inLa Pine and runs until 7:30 pm, offering nine roundtrips every day of the week. Please share thisinformation with residents, employers, andemployees to help foster job growth, economicdevelopment, and increased access to health careservices in Southern Deschutes County. Route 31Questions about how to plan your first trip on theFREE Shuttle? Visit CET or call 541-385-8680.
The American Red Cross blood drive will beheld on Mon., July 6 from noon to 5 pm at theCommunity Bible Church at Sunriver (1 TheaterDr., in Sunriver). Please Click Here and enter"Sunriver Community" to schedule anappointment. All healthy donors will be testedfor COVID-19 antibodies and will receiveresults within 7-10 post donation on their BloodDonor App.
On May 31, the SRWC was recognized by theBend Bulletin for “lending a helping hand to southDeschutes County” with the COVID-19 Non-ProfitEmergency Fund. Bulletin Editor Gerry O’Brienstated that “it is for this reason — that the SunriverWomen’s Club took it up a notch when thepandemic hit — that it is deserving of a Beacon".The Fund originated in mid-March when theSRWC realized that local nonprofits providingessential services would need help if they were tomeet the demands for services during thepandemic and remain viable afterwards. The fundhas raised over $27,000 and we will continue toaccept donations as long as there is a need inSouth Deschutes County. To donate or learn morego to: SRWC
Open for store sales Friday and Saturday 10 am to3 pm. Due to a backlog, donations will ONLY beaccepted on Fridays from 10:30 to 2 pm. Masksare required, and the number of customers insidethe store will be limited. The Second Tern is indesperate need of volunteers. Help Tues. and/orWed. when the store is closed sorting and stockingdonations. Safety protocols followed. If you are in
a position to help, even for a couple hours,PLEASE contact Susan at 541-593-3367 or emailto: [email protected] Second Tern
The Deschutes National Forest will begincharging fees at day-use fee sites, includingtrailheads, boat ramps, staging areas, and picnicareas. Day-use fees were suspended at sites thatcharge fees when day-use sites first opened inMay because visitor services were not beingprovided. The Forest Service is now providingservices at these fee sites, so day-use fees arereinstated as of Monday, June 29, 2020. ClickHere
How to Get a PassVisitors may purchase a day-use pass for $5.00 atthe day-use site or online. In lieu of a day-usepass, visitors may use a Northwest Forest Pass,which can be purchased for $35.00 on-line or froma vendor in Central Oregon. Northwest ForestPasses and Interagency Passes can also bepurchased on-line here Day-use passes canbe purchased here
Heart ‘n Home Hospice joins hundreds ofhospice and community-based palliative careprovider members of the National Hospice andPalliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in addingtheir name to the national Commitment to Caresign-on letter. This letter demonstrates anoutpouring of support from hospice providers whoare committed to serving patients and familiesimpacted by COVID-19 View statement
Online ServicesSunriver Library
We’re open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 6 pmfor holds pick up, limited browsing, and returns.For more details on the library's reopening planClick Here From July 1, through August 31, TheFriends of the Library will be holding their lastbook sale. One box of books (about 20 per box)for $10. Books sorted by genre: fiction, bio, selfhelp/health, history, homemaking/, gardening,nature, cooking, religion/spirituality,fantasy/science fiction, teen, children,literature/language arts, DVDs, CDs'. Boxesdelivered to doorstep in Sunriver. Also, 8 footfolding tables @ $10 each. To order emailto: [email protected] or 503-930-9060.
This year marks the 25th season of the SunriverMusic Festival upholding its mission to nurture thenext generation of classical musicians thanks tothe mighty supporters of the Young ArtistsScholarship program. One by one, we've beenintroducing you to 2020's fine young YASrecipients and also shining the spotlight on someaccomplished alumni. Follow us online to see eachand every spotlight. (Facebook, Instgram orWebsite). In the 25-year history of YAS, over$580,000 has been awarded to these deservingyoung artists. Click Here to donate. Another way
to support these inspiring YAS'ers is to participatein Festival Faire All the action will be online thisAugust; pre-registration perks and auction itempreviews begin July 3rd.
On May 19th, Oregon held a primary electionin the midst of a global pandemic. Over 1.3 millionballots were cast, which is a record number for anyprimary! Because Oregon has vote by mail, wewere able to hold an election that looked much likeany other. While some voters chose to drop offtheir ballots at official drop boxes like usual, othersfound that the new prepaid return envelopes madeit even easier to participate without leaving theirhomes. The results are now officially certified andposted on the Secretary of State's website here.
2020 Sunriver MagazineClick Here
A free printed copy of the magazine can be foundat the Sunriver Chamber in the Business Park,COVA in the Village and distribution outletsthroughout the Sunriver area.
June 24 Edition of the CascadeA&E
Click Here
Department of Revenue Offers OnlineResources to Help Businesses Register forCAT. The CAT applies to all business entity types,such as C and S corporations, partnerships, soleproprietorships and other entities. Businesses arerequired to register for the CAT within 30 days ofreaching $750,000 in Oregon commercial activityin the calendar year. Details
Pandemic Partners-South Deschutes County. .Focus of this group is Sunriver, Three Rivers, LaPine. It's simple - if you need help, ask. If youcan help, respond out of the goodness of yourheart. This can include running errands, pickingup groceries, getting help with technology to stayconnected to loved ones, etc. To be part of thisgroup Click Here
What? There are 3 Minds?? Three viewpoints? Abeautiful set of 3 short videos explains. ClickHere
COVID 19 Resources & Updates
State of OregonState of Oregon – Gov. Kate Brown
Oregon Regional Solutions - Task ForceHealth Updates – Oregon Health Authority
Student and Family Resources – Oregon Department of EducationChild Care Resources for Providers and Families – Oregon Early Learning Division
Business Layoffs, Closures and Unemployment Information – Ore. Employment Dept.Business Resources and Information – Business Oregon
Oregon’s Small Business Resource Navigator – Business OregonSmall Business Guidance and Loan Resources – US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tourism Industry Resources and Updates – Travel OregonRestaurant and Lodging Industry Resources – Oregon Restaurant Association
Corporate Activity Tax: Changes and updates
The OEM-supported link provides a brief overviewof current hazard information including: COVIDcases, weather, fire activity, fire potential, volcano,and earthquake activity Click Here
Mask and Face Covering Guidance forBusiness, Transit, and the Public
Click HereThe CDC has helpful information about how towear a face covering and how to make one outof everyday items you have at home. Click Here
The Oregon COVID-19 Contact Collaborative isa statewide effort of the Oregon Health Authority,local and tribal public health authorities, andcommunity-based organizations to stop the spreadof COVID-19 through coordinated contact tracing.Working together, we provide guidance andsupport to people who have been exposed toCOVID-19. Learn how it works. Details
Oregon AG warns: Watch out for impostorcontact tracers
Contact tracing is important in curbing the spreadof the COVID-19 virus. But Oregon AttorneyGeneral Ellen Rosenblum warned Saturday towatch out for scammer impersonators who want tosteal your personal information. Do not provideyour medicare or social security numbers.Details
Providers offering Testing for COVID-19. ClickHere for a list of testing sites from the DeschutesCounty Health Office.
COVID Rent ReliefThe legislative Emergency Board allocated $75Mof CARES funding to rental assistance, housingstabilization and mortgage assistance.Qualifications:-Resident in Deschutes, Crook or Jefferson County-You lost your job or income due to COVID-19-You have a compromised health status/elevatedrisk of infection/vulnerability preventing you fromregaining financial stability as a result of COVID-
19. Details
Where Central Oregonians Can Report IssuesRelated to COVID-19 Restrictions Click Here
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