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E-news for the Week of August 3, 2020

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No Paid General Admission Entry At This TimeWalk-in only entry

-Come swim ready! (limited locker room access &no lockers available).

-Bring your own towel (no towel service available)-Bring your folding chair (lounge chairs will not beavailable)-Water bottles (metal or plastic only - NO GLASS!)are allowed.-Face Covering (required when indoors - nomasks allowed in the pools.)-Must have SROA Recreation Plus Cards/SROAMember Preference IDs, SROA Member GuestPass to enter.Details on entry and access: SHARC

Village Adventure RaffleCongratulations to this week's winner, who willreceive a $50 gift certificate to use at ObsidianHair Spa and a $50 gift certificate from theSunriver Music Festival. For your chance to winnext week, post a picture @thevillageatsunriverwith #raffle make sure you include both themention and the hashtag! You can enter to winweekly, and each weekly entry is automaticallyentered for the grand prize drawing at the end ofthe summer! Check here to view winning photoand next week's prizes.

This week's SROAFridayFact features E-bikes onSunriver pathways. Whether you call it an E-bikeor an Electric Bike, only ONE type is allowed onSunriver's pathways. If you must pedal to keepconstant momentum (pedal assist) then your bikeis OK to ride on the pathways. However, if yourbike has a throttle and you can stop pedaling butthe bike continues to maintain momentum, it isconsidered "motorized" and is not allowed onSunriver pathways. Please share this importantinformation about Sunriver and check out allSunriver's safety and rules here

Something New Has Hatched!Large piercing orange eyes. A six foot wingspan.Ten pounds of muscle, bone, and feathers.Prominent ear tufts. And no natural predators.Meet our newest animal ambassador – a femaleEurasian Eagle-owl (Bubo bubo). At just twomonths old, however, the owlet is still very muchfluff (downy feathers) and only beginning to learnhow to fly. The baby owl arrived in Sunriver inearly July after making its way from a wildlifecenter in New York where she was born. Sincethen, the owlet has been learning all about hernew environment – the sights, sounds, and peopleof a busy nature center. SNCO

A Socially Distanced Evening ofGratitude Where Toast & JamThanks You for Your Support.

On Wed., August 12, beginning at 6 pm, join us aswe celebrate and thank our families, friends, andthose who have supported us and cheered us onto write and record our own music. Toast & Jamwants to thank you for all the enjoyment you havebrought to us. We are excited to share with you alittle EP we recorded and hope you can join us fora fun evening. Please bring your own low backchairs or blankets. We will have a food cart therefor your enjoyment as well as a cash only bar. The

cost to attend $10 and tickets can be purchasedhere To see the Resort's Summer ExplorerGuide. Click Here

The Artists Gallery's 10 YearAnniversary

On Sat. Aug. 8, join Gallery members for a daylong, 10 am to 6 pm, celebration. Festivitiesinclude outdoors demos by Artists members,celebration cake and a chance to win a gift basketfull of one of a kind artists treasures. The event isfree, everyone is welcome and social distancingmeasures will be in place. Artist Gallery

South Deschutes County ChapterCentral Oregon Trail AllianceSunriver Trails Celebration

On Friday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. join us for ashort celebration to “open” the trails and thankthose that helped to make it all happen over thepast few years! The celebration will be held at theInformation Kiosk - West of Cardinal LandingBridge, Please let us know if you will attend bysending an email to: mcconn@me.com To learnmore about COTA Click Here

Pulling Together to Stop NoxiousWeeds

2020 marks the 20th annual Sunriver OwnersAssociation War on Weeds (WOW). TheSunriver community continues the battle againstnoxious weeds with the help of volunteers duringthe annual pull in August. To volunteer or to learnhow to properly identify noxious weeds Click Here

Sunriver YouPeople who know stuff getting together

with people who want to learn stuff.Sunriver You is back with some classes to enjoy inAugust: . Learn to Play the Game of Pétanque TuesdayAugust 11, 10-11:00 a.m. and Wednesday August12, 10-11:00 a.m.How to Walk and Hike Correctly with Less Painand More Efficiency Wednesday, August 19, 12–2:00 p.m. and Tuesday August 25, 12-2:00 p.m.Tai Chi on Cardinal Bridge at Sunset August 9,7:30 p.m., August 16, 7:20 p.m., August 23, 7:10p.m., August 30, 7:00 p.mSpace is limited and COVID 19 safeguards are inplace. Classes are free and open to all, but a

reserved ticket is required for all classes with theexception of Tai Chi this month. Please go to thewebsite for detailed information about the classesand to reserve your spot.

Sunriver Library Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm forholds pick up, limited browsing, and returns.Visit Opening Chapter for details. Don’t miss outon Summer with the Library! Take the Libraryeverywhere you go this Summer with the newmobile Beanstack app—track your reading andcomplete challenge activities for a chance at oneof many grand prizes! All ages are encouraged tojoin. Stop by the library in August for a bag ofgoodies! Call 541-617-0776 for more info andassistance.The Friends of the Sunriver Library “grab boxbook sale” will continue through Aug. 31. Thecost is only $10/box of about 20! Free delivery toyour doorstep in the Sunriver area. Boxed bysubject matter. To place an order email:SunriverBookSale@gmail.com or call 503-930-9060.

Sunriver Resort is HiringHow to Apply:

Click here and in Search field type in "SunriverResort" (Application process is compatible withsmart phones and tablets). Sunriver Resortbenefits may include: Complimentary golf, freecanoe and bicycle rentals for you and yourimmediate family, discount fitness clubmembership to Sage Springs Club and Spa,discount rates at over 800 other Hyatt resorts andhotels world-wide and discounts in Sunriver Resortrestaurants and retail outlets. Grow your careerthrough management and leadership training andcertifications. For questions please contact:Sunriver Resort Human Resources541-593-4600 Sunriver Resort

Forest Service Law EnforcementSeeks Public's Help in

Investigating Recent Arson FiresOfficials are seeking help from the public as theyinvestigate a series of suspicious fires thatoccurred in South Deschutes County in July. Lawenforcement is asking the public for any tips orinformation that could assist in the ongoing arsoninvestigation. The fires being investigated include: * The Rosland Road Fire was reported around 2p.m. on Saturday, July 18 near Rosland Road andNewberry Estates, 4 miles NE of La Pine. The firewas contained at 393 acres. * The Finley Fire was reported at 2:30 p.m. onWednesday, July 8 near Darlene Way and FinleyButte Road, approximately 2 miles east of La Pine.The fire was contained at 45 acres. * The Paulina Lake Fire was reported at 1 p.m.on Sunday, July 5 near Highway 97 and ForestRoad 21, approximately 6 miles NE of La Pine.The fire was contained at 48 acres.The public is asked to call the Forest ServiceArson tip line at 541-383-5717 and leave amessage with any information that could help

identify a potential suspect or suspect vehicle.

Sunriver Community WildfireProtection Plan (CWPP)

The final draft can be found and reviewed at theProject Wildfire web page for the next 30days. Once the 30 days have concludedsignatures will be gathered. CWPPs allowscommunities to develop and list priorities thataffect their ability to survive a wildland fire in theirarea. Egress, education and water availability aresome of the other issues that communities mayaddress in their plans. The Sunriver CWPP hasbeen drafted in collaboration with the SROA,Federal and local forest and fire managementagencies, and Deschutes Co. Learn More

FireFree Events Shatter LocalRecords

The numbers from our spring FireFree eventshowed the good work folks have been doingwhile we have all been staying home this year.This year due to COVID-19 the days that thespring FireFree event ran was extended to runMay 9th - May 24th. This year's totals reach overreached over 60,000 cubic yards! When comparedto last year's total of just over 30,000 cubic yards,this year was a great achievement. Learn More

Fire Managers Increase FireDanger Level

Fire danger levels remain in the HIGH andEXTREME ranges across Central Oregon whichhas prompted fire officials to increase the IndustrialFire Precaution Level to III at 12:01 a.m. onMonday, July 27. A Level III or “Partial Shutdown”means the use of power saws, includingchainsaws used for personal use firewood cutting,is now prohibited until conditions change. PublicUse Restrictions remain unchanged at this point—campfires are only allowed in designatedcampgrounds. For more information Click here

Free Food Market - Today, Monday, August 3,beginning at 1:00 pm, The Door Church in theSunriver Business Park (56855 Enterprise Dr.), willbe distributing free food to people in need. Anyonein need is invited to participate. Food will bedistributed using a "Drive-Thru" process, andrecipients are asked to remain in their cars.

Heart ‘n Home Hospice ReceivesBest Place To Work Award During

PandemicHeart ‘n Home Hospice has been selectedby Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 BestPlaces to Work in Healthcare. A healthy workculture is always a priority to the leaders of Heart‘n Home — this is the seventh time they haveearned this recognition. (CBN Staff Report)

Route 31 FREE Summer ShuttleConnects La Pine and Sunriver.

The free service operates seven days per weekand will continue until September 7. Questionsabout how to plan your first trip on the FREEShuttle? Visit CET or call 541-385-8680. Route 31

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Learn Has Gone Online! During uncertain times, everyone's stress levelsincrease. Increased stress levels damage yourphysical health and impact your thoughts, feelingsand behavior. Ancient Chinese medicinerecognized this human condition thousands ofyears ago and developed practices that continueto this day, to help reduce the negative impacts ofstress. Join Judy Cameron, from the comfort of thelocation of your choice, to learn the oldest form ofChi Gung - what it is and all of its healingbenefits. It's ancient China's Mind-Body healingsystem. Join us, tomorrow, Tues., Aug. 4 at noon.No need to register, simply Click Here to join atanytime. Click audio only or video and audio if youwant to be seen and heard. Click Here foradditional information. ,

2020 Festival Faire Online AuctionAUGUST 6 - 11, 2020

The new Festival Faire online auction arrivesAugust 6th and it is filled with one-of-a-kinddonations from local businesses and individualsdedicated to helping the Sunriver Music Festivalensure the future of music education and world-class concerts in Central Oregon. There you'll findlinks to auction previews and an abundance ofhelpful information. You can help too, by joiningthe online auction. Preview all auction items andthen in the midst of your online bidding fun comeback to sunrivermusic.org Sat. Aug. 8, 7 pm to7:45 pm for the Festival Faire Video Premiere.From the comfort of your home, experienceperformances from this year's virtuosic scholarshiprecipients, special announcements, and more.Sunriver Music Festival

2020 Sunriver Art FairWe are all missing the Sunriver Art Fair this yearfrom volunteering at the SRAF to shopping for thatperfect decor item to that beautiful piece of jewelryto gifts for your family and friends. Excitingnews...you can still shop at the SRAF! Click onthe link below and it will take you to a list of SRAFartists where you can purchase items directly fromthe artists SRAF

August. 2020 Sunriver SceneClick Here

July 29, Edition of the Cascade A&EWeekly Art & Culture Events

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COVA Membership EvolvedTo our valued partners, COVID-19 has changedeverything and we're evolving our membership tobetter serve you. We understand that for theforeseeable future, funds will be extremely tight formany of our partners. Here are the steps we aretaking: -There will not be traditional membership dues forthe 20-21 FY.-We will list any tourism-related business inCentral Oregon on VisitCentralOregon.comwhich receives over 2-Million visits per year - forfree.-We will continue to market tourism-relatedbusinesses and the region-Ad space is available in our owned media thatbusinesses may invest in.Become a Member

The COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Fund hasnow provided $25,000 to nonprofits in southcounty to assist them in providing additionalservices needed by our neighbors because of thepandemic. We will continue to accept contributionsand direct funding to the areas of greatest need aslong as the pandemic is negatively affecting ournon-profit partners. SRWC - “Steppin’ Up forFriends, Fun and Philanthropy!”. “Alone we cando so little; together we can do so much.” —HelenKeller SRWC

COVID 19 Resources & Updates

State of Oregon

State of Oregon – Gov. Kate BrownOregon Regional Solutions - Task Force

Health Updates – Oregon Health AuthorityStudent and Family Resources – Oregon Department of Education

Child Care Resources for Providers and Families – Oregon Early Learning DivisionBusiness Layoffs, Closures and Unemployment Information – Ore. Employment Dept.

Business Resources and Information – Business OregonOregon’s Small Business Resource Navigator – Business Oregon

Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources – US Small Business Administration (SBA)Tourism Industry Resources and Updates – Travel Oregon

Restaurant and Lodging Industry Resources – Oregon Restaurant AssociationCorporate Activity Tax: Changes and updates

Oregon OSHA COVID-19 WorkplaceAdvisory Memo

Best practice guidance for employers interacting withcustomers and visitors during COVID-19. Includes guidance onhow to deal with a customer refusing to wear a face covering orclaiming to be medically disabled. "Under no circumstancesshould the employer or their representative attempt tophysically block an individual from entering or physicallyremove them from the premises" Details

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 impostor contact tracersContact tracing is important in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. ButOregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum warned to watch out for scammerimpersonators who want to steal your personal information. Do not provide yourmedicare or social security numbers. Details

Providers offering Testing for COVID-19. ClickHere for a list of testing sites from the DeschutesCounty Health Office.

Where Central Oregonians Can Report IssuesRelated to COVID-19 Restrictions Click Here

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