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Pacific Crest (Weekend Sports Festival)

2010-02-28T13:02:00.000-08:00

The 14th Annual PACIFIC CREST Weekend Sports Festival will be held June 25-27, 2010 in Sunriver, Oregon.

Each year, during the last weekend in June, athletes, joined by their family and friends, converge on Central Oregon to take part in the Pacific Crest Sports Festival. Last year, we saw a record number of athletes and we are looking to repeat this in 2010! The Pacific Crest is known as the jewel of multi-sport events in the Northwest and has become a destination race for athletes from across the nation as well as internationally.

The Pacific Crest Sports Festival includes the Long Course Triathlon, Endurance Duathlon, Marathon & Half Marathon, Olympic Distance Triathlon & Duathlon, 5K & 10K Run/Walks, and a Kid's Splash Pedal-n-Dash Triathlon & 1-mile and 1/2-mile Dash. The Long Course Triathlon is the TRI NorthWest Long Course Tri Championship. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier.

June 25-27, 2010 - Sunriver, Oregon CLICK HERE FOR EVENT SCHEDULE

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Mountain Resort Properties Celebrates 20 Years!

2009-10-13T08:23:00.000-07:00

Mountain Resort Properties Celebrates 20 Years

by Brooke Snavely
Sunriver Scene
September 2009 Issue

Mountain Resort Properties is celebrating 20 years of family ownership and operation of its full service real estate and property management company based in Sunriver. Debbie and Rich Hadley moved to Sunriver in 1986 after years of vacationing here from their previous home in Salem, where Rich worked in finance. Initially, Rich partnered with Jim Quinn to establish the Sunset Nightly Property Management Company. In 1989, Rich sold his share of Sunset and bought Mountain Country Properties from Gary Hughes and renamed it Mountain Resort Properties.

The Hadley’s started out managing about 20 homes and grew to the approximately 70 homes currently in their management program. “We focused on quality homes, not quantity. We really only started promoting and looking to grow our property management the past 18 months,” Rich Hadley said. “Our conversion rate is frankly amazing. We’ve kept the same customers for years and years. Just about the only reason homeowners leave our management program is because they sell or move into them.” “I’ve enjoyed the 20 years,” said Debbie. “I most enjoy the owners and guests. I like taking care of guests. We’ve always been blessed with good staff who convert calls into bookings. We like a hands-on situation, taking care of guests. We have a very high return client ratio. To us every call, every person, is important.” The emergency number for Mountain Resort guests and clients to call is Rich and Debbie’s personal cell phone. They said they still receive and respond to the occasional after midnight call.

The Hadley’s raised their children in Sunriver and have included them in their business. Son Tim has worked for Mountain Resort for 15 years, nine years as a licensed real estate agent and more recently as Mountain Resort’s information technology manager. Tim’s wife, Danielle, has been a key person in Mountain Resort’s cleaning and security services. Tim and Danielle have a 15-year-old son, Brody, and 9-year-old daughter, Taylyn, that Rich and Debbie hope will become a third generation of the family who work for the company.

Rich and Debbie’s daughter, Jennifer, started working for the company after graduation from college. She helped develop the Spring River Plaza on Spring River Road just south of Sunriver. Jennifer was the point person for the Summit Xpress grocery store and Base Camp Grill located in the plaza. Base Camp Grill was sold but Jennifer continues to manage Summit Xpress and works for Mountain Resort Properties accounting department. Jennifer and her husband, Andre Gregorio, have a 2-year-old son, Deacon, and are expecting a daughter.

Mountain Resort employs 12 people full-time and another four to eight people seasonally. Two of the 12 employees are Realtors, with Rich serving as the principal broker. The company has given back to the community through volunteer service. For 15 years Mountain Resort Properties employees picked up litter alongside Highway 97. Rich served seven years on the Central Oregon Visitors Association board and four years on the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The company has donated to local causes and charities including cystic fibrosis, Shriners and local high school athletics. Rich played in the East-West Shrine game in 1973.

“We are proud to be one of the founding partners of the Mavericks recreation and athletic facilities. We originally encouraged the Sunriver Owners Association to buy the prep school site and when that didn’t happen we stepped up. We felt it was important not to let Sunriver become stagnant and non-competitive in the resort industry. We’ve developed more recreation and a better vacation experience, rain or shine, so more guests will continue to come to Sunriver. We surveyed owners and guests over the years and the number one thing they continued to ask for was an indoor pool. Mavericks delivers that and a lot more,” Rich Hadley said.

Rich said Mountain Resort Properties was one of the companies that started working with SROA to pay recreation access fees “so guests could get a great vacation experience without being charged at every turn.” Mountain Resort Properties spent most of its 20 years in business located in building 11 in the Village at Sunriver. The company recently moved to building 13 to make way for the demolition of building 11. The Hadley’s said business was up more than 10% from 2007 to 2008, though was down for the first half of 2009. “With all the changes taking place in the resort industry and the economy in general, we are striving to create a better value product to keep us ahead of the curve and to remain successful for another 20 years. Thank you, Sunriver, for your continued support,” Rich Hadley said.

Information: http://www.mtresort.com/ or (800) 346-6337.

Sunriver Sunfest Wine Festival

2009-07-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

Sunriver Sunfest Wine Festival to feature great wine, food and fun!
Article provided by Sunriver Scene (July 09).

Sunriver Sunfest, Central Oregon’s most prestigious wine festival, will be held July 24-26 in the Village at Sunriver. The festival will kick off Friday night with a wine pairing dinner at Marcellos 6 p.m. Friday, July 24. On Saturday, the festival is open from 12-9 p.m. and will resume on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 30 wineries will attend from throughout the West.

Admittance into the festival is free and wines will be sold by the taste, glass, bottle and case. Signature wine glasses will be for sale at the festival entrance. Local retailers in the Village at Sunriver will be open in addition to vendors selling one of a kind hand-crafted items. Sunfest is a family-friendly festival. Kids of all ages can enjoy the mini golf, bumper cars, face painting and inflatable slide that will be set up for the weekend.

Sunriver Sunfest offers locals and visitors to Central Oregon the opportunity to experience wines from throughout the region at the Village at Sunriver. Tickets are on sale for the wine dinner with King Estates at Marcellos in Sunriver at 6 p.m., on July 24. The dinner and tastings are $100 per person and limited to the first 20 reservations.

Tickets are also on sale for the Saturday, July 25 VIP courtyard event. Tickets are $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight and includes wine tastings from the judged wines and culinary delights from Barking Squirrel. A portion of event proceeds will benefit Newberry Habitat
for Humanity. For more information, call (541) 385-7988 or visit www.sunriversunfest.com

Economic impact on the Pacific Crest weekend events

2009-06-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

Information Provided by:
Sunriver Scene-June 2009
Volume XXXV-Number 6

More than 4,000 athletes are expected to descend on Sunriver for the 13th annual Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival taking place June 26-28. The Village at Sunriver will be transformed into an “athletes village” with a high tech finish line that automatically records racers’ times, registration center, a health and fitness expo and vendor booths filling the village courtyard to capacity.

Some events, including a kids Splash, Pedal-n-Dash Triathlon, occupy parking areas around the village. All or portions of several races are run on Sunriver’s pathway system. In a word, Sunriver gets busy. Locals and non-resident owners visiting their homes over the weekend should expect to encounter racers on the pathways, crowds of people in the village and traffic congestion around Sunriver’s main entrance and throughout the core area.

“The Pacific Crest is an incredible showcase for Sunriver. As a community, we could never afford to buy such outstanding and widespread promotion of Sunriver as a visitor and vacation destination,” said Dennis Smeage, president and CEO of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce. “Sure, we must put up with the extra traffic on our roads and congestion on our pathways, but it’s a small price to pay for putting the spotlight on Sunriver and all that we have to offer.”

With the crowds comes an immediate economic impact (estimated at more than $5 million) that boosts Sunriver’s lodging, retail and restaurant industry during an otherwise quiet time of year.

The National Travel Association uses a multiplier of $112 per person per day for the impact of guests coming from out of the area. The $112 figure includes lodging, dining, shopping and recreation. “We have averaged over 4,000 participants over the last several years coming from an average of 45 states and five foreign countries each year.

The majority of those participating have brought a very conservative average of two additional people with them. Their average length of stay has increased from two days to four days since the events inception.

“Twelve thousand people multiplied by $112 per day multiplied by four days totals $5,376,000 in economic impact. These figures do not take into consideration the vendors or the volunteers traveling here from outside the area. I would estimate those numbers to be around 100. Using the same formula we could easily justify adding $50,000 to the participant figure.”

Pacific Crest organizers toot Sunriver’s horn at every turn. In their publicity materials, Pacific Crest glows about the marathon race course that “circles Sunriver Resort on widely paved and very scenic bike paths… that will take you through meadows and forests, past rivers and beautifully landscaped golf greens and summer homes.”

Organizers and sponsors entice participants with descriptions of Sunriver’s idyllic early summer weather. "Days range in the mid-seventies with nights cooling down to the lower to mid forties. Sunriver is ideally located in Central Oregon approximately 15 miles south of Bend and within easy traveling distance…” of metropolitan areas throughout the West coast.

The festival begins on Friday morning and continues through Sunday. The weekend includes a health and fitness expo, food, beer garden, live entertainment and award ceremonies.

Central Oregon Tourism Decline

2009-05-18T10:21:00.000-07:00

Blockbuster Tourism
By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
Published: May 08. 2009 4:00AM PST

Central Oregon’s tourism promoters are hopeful that marketing the region as an “epic” destination for spring and summer travel will turn around an industry that has seen double-digit declines the past four months in room-tax collections, a key indicator of the industry’s health.

The new 30-second ad launches today in movie theaters west of the Cascades, where it will be shown as an ad before previews and movies. The spot depicts Central Oregon as the ultimate spring and summer destination with a voice-over narration that depicts images in rapid-fire fashion, including exploding volcanoes, majestic glaciers, kids playing in a pool, golf, mountain biking, river rafting, fly-fishing, spa treatment and climbing at Smith Rock.

The voice-over narration begins with dramatic music that would make Hollywood proud: “forged by volcanoes, carved by glaciers, a world of wonder, adventure ... and lots of sunscreen.”

The campaign, which also began running this week on Portland-area TV and radio stations, is the sequel to a campaign the Central Oregon Visitors Association ran in 2007-08 called “Real Winter,” which depicted the region as a winter playland with a similar movie trailer-like advertisement.

“Central Oregon is a multitude of experiences,” said Alana Audette, the president and CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association, which created the ad with Bend creative firm Citrus. “The object of the spot is to draw attention to the region as a vacation destination.”

COVA spent $500,000 on the spring and summer campaign, which includes print, cinema, cable and television, and online ad placements, Audette said. Roughly two-thirds of the ads were bought in Oregon, where the costs are lower and the rate of return is expected to be greatest in the down economy, she said.
Summer is the biggest time of year for Central Oregon’s estimated $571 million tourism industry. While summer is expected to provide a bounce for local tourism operators, revenues will likely be down from previous years, Audette said.

Recent room-tax data show tourism operators are under stress.

Deschutes County and the city of Bend reported 22.7 percent and 28.2 percent declines, respectively, in March room-tax collections, according to data released Tuesday. Those were the fourth and fifth consecutive months of double-digit declines for the county and city, which are down year-over-year 7.2 percent and 13.8 percent, respectively, since July 1, 2008, the start of the current fiscal year.

“I don’t even get any (visitor) inquiries any more,” said Laura E. Harvey, the owner of Sunriver Retreats, which specializes in corporate retreats and seminars as well as weddings and family getaways near Sunriver. “It’s like we have disappeared from the face of the Earth.” Harvey said any effort to promote the region will help. “Our budget is very tight,” she said.

Louise Montgomery, the owner of Sun Village Rentals in Sunriver, said business is down about 25 percent in the number of visitors this year.

“Any marketing would probably help,” she said. “I have done property management for almost 29 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen the market so bad. People want to stay for shorter stays, and they always say, ‘Can you give me a better price?’

Audette said she is keeping her “fingers crossed” that in-state visitors will respond to the ad. The 30-second spot is out in time for the summer blockbuster season, Audette said.

She cited recent reports from the U.S. Travel Association that Americans are still going to travel this summer, but are more likely to drive to destinations closer to their homes than fly or go to more exotic locales.

“We think Central Oregon is very well-positioned to capitalize on closer-to-home travel,” she said. “Folks within the state no longer have to travel to Hawaii, New York or Disneyland. They can have an epic experience just traveling within the state of Oregon.”

The destination marketing organization is running this year’s campaign through July 30 on every screen at virtually every major cinema in Portland and selected theaters in Eugene, Salem and Medford, Audette said.
COVA also bought eight weeks worth of commercial airtime on KGW and Comcast Cable in Portland, which also are broadcast throughout Western Oregon, Audette said. The cable and television ads, which began running Monday, will run 1,275 times through June 26, Audette said.

“Cable allows us to buy networks that are most reflective of our target demographic — above-average income adults 25 to 54, with slightly more emphasis on women,” she wrote in a news release. “The cable buy gives us the ability to target that audience cost effectively and with lots of frequency.”Also part of the campaign, print advertisements will appear in regional publications such as Golf Digest, Sunset magazine and Southern Oregon magazine, Audette said.

Building demolitions in the village could begin late this month

2009-04-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

Plans to tear down three buildings in the Village at Sunriver were to be presented at an SROA-required neighborhood meeting April 24 in the village.

Rediscover Sunriver Village LLC(RSV), intends to demolish building numbers 0, 3 and 11. Only building 11 is proposed to be replaced with a possible brew pub and movie theatre. The sites of other buildings will be restored to natural condition or replaced with landscaping.

Shelli Petersen, RSV manager, said the purpose of the meeting was to satisfy SROA requirements to obtain comments, and to incorporate the comments into RSV’s application to the SROA Design Committee for a demolition permit to conduct the work.“The goal is to take them [the three buildings] down after Memorial Day and to present preliminary drawings and proposed color palettes,” of the proposed brew pub/movie theatre. Petersen said the brew pub/movie theatre building would be similar in size to the existing structure.

Petersen said RSV intended to submit an application for demolition the week following the neighborhood meeting, and hoped to be included on the May 15 SROA Design Committee agenda.If approved, the earliest RSV could obtain a demolition permit is May 26.

The May15 Design Committee meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the SROA board room (57455Abbot Drive). Both the Design Committee’s regular meeting and workshop that precedes the meeting are open to the public.

Petersen said crews have already stripped windows, doors,light fixtures and reclaimable building supplies from the interiors of the three buildings proposed for demolition. She said some of the reclaimed materials have been used to replace windows and doors in other parts of the village. Other recyclable materials will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

This project will also be processed publicly through the Deschutes County Planning Department before SROA’s Design Committee considers its final review.

(May 2009 SR Scene-Article)

Sunriver Mall Makeover Plans Welcomed-Read More!

2009-03-31T15:31:00.000-07:00

Article provieded by Cascade Business News
March, 2009 - Volume 16, Issue 5
by Simon Mather CBN featur writer

Sunriver Mall Makeover Plans Welcomed

Hopes are high that new ownership will help restore Sunriver’s Village mall to its former glory as the economic, cultural and social epicenter of the community.

Rediscover Sunriver Village, LLC is set to outline further plans for revitalization of the dated mixed-use complex at an area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Community Forum at the resort’s Great Hall this Friday, March 20.

The Salem-based group purchased the Village at Sunriver in a cash deal late last year (for reportedly less than half of the $26 million previous owners, Silverstar Destinations, LLC, paid) and has already outlined initial steps to “stop the bleeding” and refurbish some of the aging infrastructure seen among the deteriorating buildings and plazas.

On the short-term horizon, an 18-month window has been touted by Curry Architecture, which is part of the team tackling the regeneration project, to address pressing issues such as tearing down four buildings that are damaged or blocking views; creating entry ways and sprucing up grounds with new landscaping, lighting and restrooms.

Preliminary plans also include expanding the Country Store and relocating tenants to remodeled buildings echoing the design elements of the existing Bank of the Cascades building.

“We are going to keep a lot of the existing mall,” said RSV Managing Partner Cliff Curry in an address to the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board. “The overall character the next 18 months will be similar in terms of roads and pathways.

“But we are going to totally restore it and change some of the visuals, heading towards the Bank of the Cascades design concept. We’ll also replace and repair electrical service.”Curry commented that residential elements, previously the subject of controversy, would be considered two to four years down the road. “The economy is such a mess right now,” he said. “We really don’t know how things are going to settle down.

“Our approach here is to just stop the bleeding. There is a lot of value here and we want to stabilize that.

“During the next year we will be planning. We’ll focus a lot of energy on the Village at Sunriver.”Local community groups like SROA have been encouraged by what they have heard so far, after a number of false starts with previous ownership entities who failed to deliver on transformation promises as empty storefronts proliferated.

“We are very pleased to see what’s going on already in terms of architectural energy and engagement,” said SROA Vice President Tom Ped. “The plans laid out for the next year and a half for items like safety and rejuvenation are encouraging.

“And it seems like the new owners are open to involving the community in discussions on how this core of Sunriver should be renewed.

“Obviously, they don’t have a concrete long-term vision as yet, but they are showing good early signs of credibility in terms of wanting to get the community involved and developing relationships with local merchants.”

One of the more notable moves suggested by RSV involves relocating the Village Bar and Grill to the north end of the mall, with a reshuffling of Sunriver Sports and Sunriver Music Festival within the complex.
Initial overtures to tenants have been enthusiastically embraced, with RSV aiming to create anchor points on both sides of the Village designed to attract more people into the facility.

“We will also make it more inviting by clean-up and maintenance,” added Rachel Rudiger, also of Curry Architecture.

“We’ll make archways, consistent signage and maps where people are entering. We have a landscaper studying problem areas and have had estimates on re-lighting.”

Other near term upgrades planned include updating restrooms to current code, and relocation of the entry closest to the Country Store to the middle of the mall. The short-term redevelopment plans are also set to be posted in storefront windows.

The 18-month master plan calls for inspection of every building; prioritizing repair needs and identifying safety hazards, as well as drainage and grounds areas needing improvement. The initial aim is to increase project “sparkle” with higher standards of cleanliness inside and out and consistency in hours of operation, signage, common area activity/music and window fronts.

Longer-term redevelopment possibilities include a fire pit; more outdoor seating; an amphitheatre; more public artwork/sculptures; communal activity areas and water technology/pool.
Indications are that RSV will also coordinate an increase in the number and frequency of events held at the Village with everything from a monthly art walk, to a micro brew festival and farmer’s market suggested as additional regular attractions.

The Village was originally an integral part of founder John Gray’s vision of Sunriver as a self-contained community, says Citizens for Sunriver, an organization formed to help spur revitalization efforts.From the beginning, the idea was for a mixed-use combination of retail, restaurant, commercial and residential units to serve as the business and social center of the entire community.

Originally, it was named the Country Mall, with the Country Store being one of the first retail businesses to set up shop. It also housed the post office, police department and SROA offices.The mall grew into a vibrant retail hub, with a variety of shops and restaurants attracting throngs of customers. When Portland-based Weston Investment Co. bought the project in 1989 they renamed it the “Sunriver Village” and added four buildings, though relations with the owner later soured after plans for employee housing were rebuffed.

By the early 90s the Village began a slow decline as businesses quit and others curtailed operations. The post office relocated to the business park, while later in the decade SROA and the police department shifted offices to their current administrative building, which saw pedestrian traffic reduced further.
As businesses suffered, so did maintenance of the structures and common areas, with wooden boardwalks falling into disrepair.

Weston sold to Boise investment company DBSI in 2003 and anticipation grew that a new face at the helm could mean a turnaround for the Village in the face of vacancy hovering close to thirty percent.Unfortunately, promised upgrades and marketing plans never materialized, and by December 2006, the Village had been sold again, this time to Silverstar.

Silverstar planned a dramatic new Village at Sunriver, featuring a comprehensive rebuild - complete with shops, restaurants, condominiums, a boutique hotel, plazas and walkways – in a Cascadian lodge-style of architecture to complement the resort’s forest setting.

Members of the community envisaged restoration of the Village as a fun, exciting place to visit and both SROA and CFS were supportive in helping Silverstar persuade County chiefs to approve a special zoning designation – Sunriver Town Center District – to spur development.

However, when the real estate and credit markets slumped in late 2007 and early 2008, Silverstar shelved construction plans and ended up defaulting on its loan.

Enter RSV, which has thus far demonstrated tangible commitment to renovation to the hub of Sunriver’s unique resort community and is putting a full-time manager on the ground.

The group’s backers are said to have ties to central Oregon and the extent of their immediate plans and long-term vision should become clearer in the near future.

“They are committed to enhancing the look, feel and draw of the Village and have ideas on what is needed to enhance this commercial core of Sunriver,” commented Ped.

“We are very supportive of the anticipated progress and would certainly like to see some long-term stability of ownership and execution of remodel plans.

“After all, we are all stakeholders in this community and this would do nothing but enhance the pride of ownership we’ve always felt here.”

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Sunriver Village Mall Sold Again-Read More.

2009-01-20T10:58:00.000-08:00

December 15, 2009

Sunriver Mall Sold
Information provided by:

www.sunriverowners.org/Village-Redevelopment-Project~163665~13934.htm

A group of private investors with local ties to the community acquired the Sunriver Village mall on Friday, December 12. “The investors are committed to the long-term prosperity of Sunriver Village. The transaction came together quickly and the investors do not yet have any specific plans for Sunriver Village,” wrote Shelli Petersen, a member of the new management team, in an e-mail that was read aloud during the SROA Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, Dec. 13. “We look forward to meeting with the board and discussing the future redevelopment plans of the village.” “There will be a meeting with key stakeholders in the near future to craft a plan that ensures the Sunriver Village will remain a vibrant community center. The investment group looks forward to being a part of the Sunriver community,” Petersen wrote.

New purchasers pledge to meet with stakeholders and craft a plan that ensures the Village will remain a vibrant community center.

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Local Area Events: December 2008

2008-11-24T09:16:00.000-08:00

December 2008

Dec 5 - Dec' 08 First Friday Gallery Walk Local galleries and shops stay open late and offer wine, food and occasional live music to attract new and old customers. 5pm – 9pm. Downtown Bend and the Shops at the Old Mill District. Short 12 mile drive from the Sunriver Village. Information: 541-385-6570 http://www.bendgalleries.com/.

Dec 5 - Eugene Stickland's "Some Assembly Required" Cascades Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend # DECEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 21 # Thursday - Saturday 7:30pm # Sunday 2:00pm # Saturday Matinee 2:00pm: 12/13 and 12/20 Some Assembly Required (1994), is a lighthearted but deeply moving portrayal of a dysfunctional family at Christmas. A family of grown children and ageing parents gathers reluctantly, even accidentally, at the family home on Christmas Eve. As the children hole up in the basement drinking eggnog, their parents retreat into their neuroses upstairs. Each character, and the family as a whole, is crippled by guilt over the failure to live up to expectations. The play shows how our obsession with making Christmas "the most wonderful time of the year" is precisely what makes it so unpleasant for so many people, and it continues to be popular precisely because it speaks to this common experience of the holidays.

Dec 5 - Friday Night Magic Shows Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26, & 30 As if the holiday season weren’t already magical enough, we’re bringing in Mr. Magic for an evening of humor, interaction and, of course, magic. $5 general public; children 12 and under free with paying adult. 7pm at the Sunriver Lodge North Pole.

Dec 5 - The Holiday Gift Workshop: Hot Cocoa Super Mugs Fridays before Christmas: 3-5pm In Santa’s Workshop, you can create gifts to give people of all ages. You will paint a ceramic mug and create your own blend of hot cocoa. Take home your hot cocoa mix while we fire your hand-painted mug. When the mug is done, we will ship it straight to your doorstep. Firing takes 4-5 days, so you should see your mug in 1-2 weeks, depending on location. $20 per mug. Dec 5 - Sugar Plum Storyteller Dec. 5, 12 & 19. Once upon a time there was a wondrous place where the children could gather around for stories of Santa Claus, sugarplums and snowmen. Come relive this magic with your kids at the 'North Pole' at 8pm. Free admission.

Dec 6 - 17th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for ArthritisJingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun festive way to kick off your holidays by helping other! Get in the spirit, wear a holiday themed costume and tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5K or 1-Mile route with your family, friends, co-workers and celebrate the season by giving. To register or for more details, call1-888-845-5695 or click here to visit the website. Location: Downtown Bend - corner of Wall & Newport When: 11:30am Cost: Entry fee is $20. Includes long sleeve t-shirt and jingle bells. Kids 10 and under are free!

Dec 6 - The Holiday Ornament Workshop Saturdays before Christmas & Dec 23: 1-3pm. Stop by Santa’s Workshop to create homemade ornaments to hang on your tree. We have ideas suitable for all ages, including wire ornaments, swirled balls, and glittery angels. Ornaments take 15 to 30 minutes and range from $5 to $15

Dec 6 - "Winter" Saturday Through the Seasons Explore the nature of Winter. Exhibits and talks all about the vibrant season of winter. Live birds, animals and snakes. Location: Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver (off of Circle 3). When: Talks at 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Cost: $3/Adults and $2/Kids (ages 2-12). Members are Free.

Dec 6 - Bend Christmas Parade The theme of the 2008 Bend Christmas Parade is "All Dressed Up for Christmas" and features over 100 entries and, of course, Santa, as it makes its way down a 2.5 mile route through downtown Bend, beginning on Wall Street at Newport. Click here for a printable map of the parade route. Location: Downtown Bend When: Parade begins at 12:00 noon.

Dec 12 - Moonlight Snowshoe Tours Dec. 12 & 13. Snowshoe by the light of the moon! Discover the Cascades under the bright moonlight reflecting off of the white snow, and look for signs of animals in their nocturnal wonderland. No experience necessary. All equipment and transportation provided (not to mention tasty hot chocolate). Kids 8 years and older welcome. Reservations required; call 389-8359. 7-11pm. $55.

Dec 13 - Top Pick Fridays Fridays , 6-9pm.Get ready for Fort Funnigan’s top kid picks of the year!! Hundreds of kids have tried them and now it’s your turn to try them all in one spectacular night. Make your own bouncy ball, flubber, and sun catcher. Top the night off with the most popular kid-friendly card and board games. $40 general public.

Dec 15 - Classical Christmas Concert Dec. 15, 7:30pm, Great Hall. Featuring Maestro Lawrence Leighton Smith and the Arnica String Quartet. Reserved tickets $40, general admission $30.

Dec 18 - Ladies Night Third Thursdays From Thursday, November 20 2008 To Thursday, November 19 2009 Thursday - week 3 every month Specials and promotions for the ladies at Downtown Bend retailers and restaurants all evening long. Location: Downtown Bend When: 5pm until closing.

Dec 19 - "A Christmas Carol" 'BEAT' and 'The Tower Theater' present a new and exciting version of this classic holiday play. Enjoyable for the whole family. Dec 19th 7pm Dec 20th 2pm & 7pm Dec 21st 2 pm & 7pm Dec 22nd 7pm

Dec 20 - Cuisine à la Fun Saturdays , 5-9pm This is the perfect night for young aspiring chefs. We will decorate chef hats/aprons and holiday themed cupcakes, and make our own masterpiece pizzas. Add a tablespoon of excitement, a cupful of laughs, and a sprinkle of imagination for an evening of holiday cheer! Includes dinner made by the children. $50 general public.

Dec 21 - Christmas Family Concert Dec. 21, 7:00pm, Great Hall. With Victor Johnson and Friends. Acoustic Roots Music and family sing-along. Adults, $20. Children under 12, $7.

Dec 22 - Scrapbooking Workshop Dec 22, 27 & 3: 1-3pm Create the perfect memory of your Sunriver vacation during our Scrapbooking Workshop. We will supply the tools, paper, and fun accessories needed to make miniature scrapbooks that are perfect to showcase your vacation memories. Plan to spend 45 minutes to an hour on your miniature scrapbook. Reservations required. $20 per person. Additional supplies available for purchase.

Dec 22 - Holiday Fun Factory Saturdays & Dec. 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 9-4pm. At Fort Funnigan’s Holiday Fun Factory you won’t find any assembly lines–just pure holiday excitement. We will make crafts and play games that celebrate the spirit of the season, including graham cracker gingerbread houses, homemade Christmas ornaments, and pinecone wreaths. $80 general public.

Dec 23 - Brunch with Santa Dec. 23 & 24. Have brunch with Santa and all of his Sunriver friends in the Great Hall from 9am-1:30pm. There will be great food and fun characters to mix and mingle with, too! Reservations required. $40 adults; $20 children 12 and under; complimentary for children 5 and under. Gratuity included.

Dec 23 - Bonfire on the Snow Dec. 23, 26, 27, 28 & 29. Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing bonfire in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand-carved into the snow! Relax around the fire, enjoying delectable desserts and hot drinks while naturalist guides share fun facts about the forest, its animal life and the night sky! 7pm-11:00pm, call 389-8359 for reservations (required). $75 per person. Includes guide, snowshoes, instruction, transportation, dessert and drinks. Kids 8 and over welcome.

Dec 24 - ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Join us for holiday trivia, caroling and a live presentation of the treasured holiday poem that made Santa a household name. 7-8pm at the Homestead. Free admission. Dec 25 - Santa visits Mt. Bachelor Come ski and snowboard with Santa! He will be skiing around Candy Cane Lane, so keep your eye out for him!

Dec 25 - Christmas Day

Dec 25 - Christmas Brunch at Meadows We’re unwrapping something special: our holiday brunch at Meadows at the Lodge from 8-11am. Reservations required. 36-hour cancellation policy. $35 adults; $17 children 6-12; complimentary for children 5 and under.

Dec 25 - Christmas Dinner at The Great HallEat like royalty during our spectacular Christmas Buffet served in the Great Hall from 1-7pm. Reservations required. 36-hour cancellation policy. $44 adults; $22 children 6-12; complimentary for children 5 and under.

Dec 25 - Christmas Dinner at MeadowsSavor a classic sit-down dinner menu at Meadows at the Lodge from 2-9pm. Reservations required. 36-hour cancellation policy. $42 adults; $21 children 6-12. Kids menu available for children 5 and under.

Dec 26 - Making Memories Ceramics Dec 26, and 30: 1-3pm During pottery lounge hours, you can create your own vacation keepsake. Choose from a variety of ceramics, including special holiday pieces. Project times vary; please allow at least 30 minutes. Firing of pottery typically takes 4-5 days, and we will ship your hand-painted ceramic to your doorstep. No reservations required. Prices vary: $10-$25.

Dec 26 - Space Exploration 2008Join us for the annual review of current space exploration. Featuring the Cassini Mission, Messenger, New Horizons and more. Location: Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road , Sunriver (off of Circle 3) When: 8pm-10pm Cost: $6/Adults and $4/Kids (2-12)

Dec 29 - Christmas Bird Count Bird watchers of all levels will enjoy a walk with a naturalist for this annual bird survey. Come for all or part of the day. Bring Binoculars. Location: Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road , Sunriver (off of Circle 3) When: 8am-4pm Cost: Free

Dec 31 - New Years Eve Teen Dance & Luau Party Come dressed in luau wear and have the ultimate dance party at the Homestead. Fun prizes throughout the evening. Enjoy glowing party favors and a mock champagne toast at midnight. Ages 13-19. $20. 9pm-12:30am.

Dec 31 - New Year ’s Eve Dinner at Meadows Celebrate the end of the year with class in a resort-casual atmosphere! Join us at Meadows from 5-11pm for an unforgettable dining experience prepared by our award-winning culinary staff. Seven-course Northwest tasting menu for $75; a three-course menu for $30 for children 6-12. Kids menu available for children 5 and under. Limited à la carte menu available. Reservations required. 36-hour cancellation policy.

Dec 31 - New Year ’s Eve Family Night The family that plays together stays together–and gets to bed at a reasonable time. Enjoy interactive board and arcade games and a New Year’s Eve countdown at 10pm. Win prizes throughout the night! Evening includes ice cream sundaes, fresh popcorn, party favors and sparkling cider or champagne toast at 10pm. A no-host bar will also be available for select beer and wines. $30 adults; $20 children 12 years and under. Adult participation required. Reservations required. 7:30-10pm. Call 541-593-4609.

Dec 31 - New Year ’s Eve Bonfire on the Snow Snowshoe a short way with a Wanderlust Tours guide to a quiet spot in the snowy forest to bask at a glowing bonfire in the middle of an amazing amphitheater hand-carved into the snow! Relax around the fire, enjoying delectable desserts, hot drinks, and champagne toast while naturalist guides share fun facts about the forest, its animal life and the night sky! 9pm-1am, call 389-8359 for reservations (required). $85 per person. Includes guide, snowshoes, instruction, transportation, dessert and drinks. Adults only.

Dec 31 - New Year ’s Eve Celebration at Owl ’s NestRing the in New Year with live music by The Reputations, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight in the Owl’s Nest. Enjoy dinner before the festivities (first come, first served). Open at 7pm. Cover charge $25. Must be 21 and over to enter.

Dec 31 - New Year ’s Eve VIP room Enjoy the best of both worlds! The exclusivity of the Sunriver Lodge VIP celebration on the third floor at the Lodge along with complimentary appetizers from 7-11pm, and full back-door access to our already famous Owl’s Nest New Year’s Party. Open at 7pm. Cover charge $50. Reservations required. 36-hour cancellation policy. Must be 21 and over to enter.

Dec 31 - Red Carpet New Year ’s Eve Party 6:30pm -12:30am. Walk down the red carpet in style at Fort Funnigan’s Hollywood New Year’s Party. We will create our own party hats and star-studded sunglasses, and toast in the New Year with sparkling cider. Games and crafts will keep the party rolling right on to the New Year. Includes pizza dinner, snacks and ice cream sundaes. Reservations required. 48-hour cancellation policy. $85 general public

Dec 31 - Bend's First 1000 Lights Community WalkIlluminated Community Walk up Pilot Butte. Start Location: Juniper Elementary School, 1300 NE Norton, Bend. When: 6 pm Cost: $25 Individuals, $40 Family.

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Suspension of Sunriver Village Development Agreement

2008-10-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody,

Here is the latest on the Sunriver Village Mall redevelopment.
The below letter was sent to Sunriver owners via email from the SROA Board of Directors on Thursday, 10-16-08.

"It is important Sunriver owners recognize that the SROA Board of Directors is committed to redevelopment of the village and, therefore, completion of a Development Agreement (DA). This is a top priority, and the original intent of redeveloping the village remains, which is to create a vibrant, commercial core and center of activity within the community.

It is essential the DA be done in a measured, deliberate method that best serves the community's interest. During the Board meeting of Oct. 11, 2008 it was concluded the interest is best served by suspending action on the Development Agreement for 90 days.

The formal board actions reads as follows:

[The board] approved suspension of the Development Agreement (DA) for 90 days so the following conditions can be investigated ad achieved:

SilverStar agrees to 1) A maintenance plan for the existing village acceptable to the SROA Community Development Department, 2) Provide substantive evidence of probable ownership in which a DA can be developed, 3) Provide best revised view of a presentable concept plan for the village property.

During the 90-day suspension, the Development Agreement Task Force (DATF) will continue to evaluate and advise board.

Three conditions underlying the completion of the DA are: 1) The DA should contemplate both a developer and a specific development project. 2) The DA should contemplate a developer who is going t move the project ahead. 3) The DA should be framed around a vision for the village, which can be conveyed in a number of ways, such as a detailed concept plan, schematics or an architectural rendering of vision of the village. An example of this is what SilverStar originally displayed to owners in the Scene and during meetings. There is concern regarding the following open-ended issues and questions:

Is SilverStar having financial difficulty, and is it currently in default with its lender?

Is SilverStar looking for new investors, positioning for sale, or reorganizing? There is insufficient information as to who the new owners may be, and thus the vision or long term intentions for the village may be unknown.

The former leaders of SilverStar may not be the new leaders.

The original vision of the village may be replaced with a modified version driven by the world's new financing and real estate economics. Will the new concept permit lower density and/or height? If so, should the DA address this with, for example, a cap, or should other options be explored?

Could the land be sold in parcels? If so, how is that to be handled within the DA to assure the community achieves what it seeks, a vibrant commercial core?

In reaching the decision to suspend, the board has consulted in depth with our attorneys and DA consultant, James Lewis. You may be assured the pros and cons of this decision have been carefully weighted. The driving considerations were these: No matter who owns the village there will be no development for at least two years or until the national and world-wide credit crunch eases. Secondly, the three conditions mentioned above need to be reasonably met in order to construct a DA with a solid foundation that will withstand the test of time.
Your thoughts and opinions are always welcome and can be made known by e-mail to Dimbears@aol.com"

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Pacific Amateur Golf Clasic

2008-09-14T10:35:00.001-07:00

When:
Saturday, September 27 2008 to Thursday, October 02 2008

In its 12th year, this three-day, net, stroke-play tournament, culminating in playoff competition at Sunriver Resort’s Crosswater, is the largest amateur golf classic in the West. With over 700 players and daily play at some of the finest courses throughout the region, it is the driving force for championship-caliber amateur golf.

Central Oregon has been ranked #23 in the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World by Golf Digest.

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Fred Funk Finally Wins First Major

2008-08-21T11:31:00.000-07:00

Funk, an eight-time champion on the PGA TOUR and four-time winner on the Champions Tour wins first Major at Sunriver's Crosswater Golf Course.

After splitting his time between the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour the past three years, Funk plans to play the PGA TOUR full-time next year. He won Sunday despite neck, back and knee problems that led him to visit a chiropractor.

WITH THIS WIN... (information provided by PGATOUR.COM)

• Fred Funk, a winner at the season-opening MasterCard Championship at Hualalai, becomes the seventh player with a pair of victories this year, giving the Champions Tour the most multiple winners in a season since 2005 (seven). The last time Funk won twice in a calendar year was 1995 when he claimed both the Ideon Classic and the Buick Challenge.

• Funk becomes the first player since Jim Thorpe (2007 Charles Schwab Cup Championship) to win a Champions Tour event with four consecutive rounds in the 60s.

• Funk becomes just the second player, and first since Gil Morgan in 1997, to win the JELD-WEN Tradition with four straight rounds in the 60s.

• Funk earns 794 Charles Schwab Cup points for winning this year's JELD-WEN Tradition and vaults from seventh place into the third position with 1,779 points on the season.

• In his 10th appearance on the Champions Tour this year, Funk collects a check for $392,000, his largest amount ever on the circuit, and increases his 2008 official earnings to $1,240,683 (fifth), the first time he's eclipsed seven figures in a single season on the circuit.

• Funk has now entered the final round with a lead three times on the Champions Tour and won each time (2007 Turtle Bay Championship, 2006 AT&T Championship).

Thanks to all those who participated, volunteered and came to cheer on their favorite pros. We look forward to another great year in 2009.
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Jeld Wen Traditions Golf Tournament-Sunriver, Oregon

2008-07-14T15:11:00.000-07:00

Tournament Information:Date: August 11-17, 2008

Venue: Crosswater Golf Club at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.

Format: A four-day, 72-hole major championship, preceded by the Gulfstream Pro-Am, and NIKE Golf Junior Day.

Featured Players: Watch Champions Tour legends like Jay Haas, Hale Irwin, Peter Jacobsen, Loren Roberts, Craig Stadler and Tom Watson take on one of North America’s top courses.

Title Sponsor: JELD-WEN, Inc.
Presenting Sponsor: Umpqua Bank

The Crosswater Golf Club at Sunriver Resort is hosting the 2007 JELD-WEN Tradition, August 11-17. This Champions Tour stop features the top senior players, like Jay Haas, Hale Irwin, Peter Jacobsen, Tom Watson and Craig Stadler.

A limited number of accommodations are available during this prestigious tournament. Book online at www.MtResort.com or call us at 1.800.346.6337

Flow Series Competition: Mavericks at Sunriver

2008-07-14T14:42:00.000-07:00

Maverick's, Sunriver, OR
Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Men's Flowboarding and Bodyboarding
Female Flowboarding and Bodyboarding
Juniors's Flowboarding and Bodyboarding
*All divisions are subject to chage based on the number of riders per division

Mavericks at Sunriver can be found within the premiere resort destination of Sunriver, located in beautiful Central Oregon. Offering residents and guests a full spectrum of fitness feature and recreational activities, this unique 12,000 square foot environment, which opened July 2005, has now been expanded to 30,000 with the recent opening of its Aquatics Center. In addition to all the features of the original facility – rockwall, basketball, group classes, and high-end fitness areas – the Aquatics Center offers a one-of-a-kind surfing experience on the Flowrider® – as well as a childrens’ sprayground, an outdoor spa, and the only indoor deep water pool in Sunriver.

Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Fesitval:Year 12

2008-04-24T10:04:00.000-07:00

For over a decade people have been coming from near and far to participate in what could be one of the most unique events of its kind – the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. There is nothing out of the ordinary about any of the events that make up Pacific Crest – it’s the variety that is offered, that makes this event stand out.

Participants are greeted by live music and a race expo upon arrival in Sunriver, OR, the site of the Pacific Crest events. The first event of the weekend is the Kid’s Splash, Pedal-n-Dash, which has become a real crowd pleaser and is definitely a hit with pint-sized participants. Saturday starts off with a half marathon and marathon around the perimeter of the Sunriver community, and is followed by a half iron triathlon (1.2mi swim, 58mi bike, 13.1mi run) and endurance duathlon (58mi bike, 13.1mi run) that starts at Wickiup Reservoir in the Deschutes National Forest. Sunday is also packed with action, including a 5k and 10k run/walk, and two separate kid’s events. An Olympic-distance triathlon (1.5k swim, 28mi bike, 10k run) and duathlon (28mi bike, 10k run) are also slated for Sunday.

The half Iron triathlon is typically hailed as the “main event,” as it draws the most competitive and most geographically diverse field of any of the Pacific Crest events. A $5,000 prize purse adds some tough competition into the mix for the half iron event, with $1,000 on the line for both the top male and female.

Pacific Crest has become one of the most popular multi-sport events in the Northwest, bringing thousands of athletes and families to the popular resort community of Sunriver, nestled in the mountains of Central Oregon. This year’s event is slated for June 27-29. Additional information about the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival can be found at www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

The Pacific Crest multisport events are under Special Use permit from the Deschutes National Forest. The Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival is owned and produced by AA Sports, Ltd. located in Beaverton, Ore and is sponsored by Sunriver Vacations, www.sunrivervacations.com , an elite group of vacation rental companies comprised of Mountain Resort Properties, Village Properties, Sunray Vacation Rentals and Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals.

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USTA Senior Section Championships

2008-04-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

More than 600 tennis players on over 100 teams are expected to participate in the 2008 USTA League Tennis Pacific Northwest Senior and Super Senior Section Championships that will be held June 26-July 1 in Sunriver, Oregon.

This year's tournament will feature the best senior tennis teams from throughout Oregon and Washington. The teams, which represent various tennis clubs and facilities, have finished at the top of their local leagues and are playing for a chance to win a United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW) Section title. Winning teams will also advance to compete in the USTA League Tennis National Championships held in October 2008 for the Senior division and in April 2009 for the Super Senior division.

The Senior Section Championships will be held June 26-29 and features men’s and women’s teams of players who must be age 50 or over who are grouped into four different ability levels. Competition will be held on the Woodlands and Fort Rock Park tennis courts and consists of the best of three doubles matches with the outcome decided by the team that wins at least two of those matches.

In addition to the Senior event, the USTA/PNW Super Senior Section Championships will be held June 29-July 1 in Sunriver. Super Senior players must be age 60 or over and follow the same competitive format as the Senior division.

"These teams play for fun, fitness and competition," said Sheila Banks, USTA/PNW Adult/Senior Recreational Programs Director. "Our Pacific Northwest senior players truly demonstrate that tennis is the sport for a lifetime. They have earned their way here and have a chance to play for a spot in the national championships."

Established in 1980, USTA League Tennis has grown from 13,000 participants in its first year to over 585,000 players across the nation today, making it the world’s largest recreational tennis league. Chrysler is in its third year as presenting sponsor and official vehicle of the USTA League Tennis program. Sunriver Vacations, comprised of Mountain Resort Properties, Village Properties, Sunray Vacation Rentals and Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals, is the lodging sponsor of the USTA/PNW Senior/Super Senior Section Championships. Players looking for lodging can call 800-874-7644 to be directed to a Sunriver Vacations Partner.

Team check-in for the event as well as the captains meetings and player parties will be held at Mavericks at Sunriver.

Established in 1904, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pacific Northwest Section is one of 17 sections of the USTA. The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States and is a not-for-profit organization with over 730,000 members. It invests 100% of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis, from the grassroots to the professional levels. For more information on the USTA Pacific Northwest, log on to www.pnw.usta.com.

Established in 2000, Sunriver Vacations is Sunriver’s premier vacation rental resource with the combined inventory of nearly 500 homes from four of Sunriver’s long-time property managers. Sunriver Vacations is the owner of Mavericks at Sunriver and provides its guests exclusive access to this recreation and aquatic center.

For more information: Contact Blair Thompson, USTA/PNW Community Marketing Manager, toll-free at 1-877-791-1308 or (503) 520-1877, ext. 19 or email: thompson@pnw.usta.com

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Have You Heard What The People Are Saying? Mtn. Resort/Mavericks Testimonials

2008-03-13T10:29:00.000-07:00

Have You Heard What The People Are Saying?

- "I have recently stayed in a home offered by Mountain Resort properties and had a most enjoyable experience. The staff is beyond friendly and was very helpful. Accommodations were great!"
- "You are the best Rental Agency in SunRiver-hands down!!!"

- "Mavericks is a first class facility"
- "I think every Sunriver owner that uses a rental company should use a company that is associated with the Maverick-what a great way to bring repeat rentals. If you have not had a chance to check out the Maverick you really should."
- "You all are wonderful to rent from, the response I received when I had issues was genuine and timely. Thank you so much for our stay"

- "What a great place, we will definitely be back to a Mavericks home again with Mountain Resort."

- "Mavericks is soooooo much more than just a club to work out in."
- "The Mavericks provided another winter activity for our family to do and made out trip to Sunriver even more enjoyable! I can't wait to visit it in the summer too!"
- "We will definitely be back with Mountain Resort Properties because they are one of the few companies that provide access to this terrific facility. If you're not able to use Mavericks during your stay, I would say you are definitely missing out. (Especially when the pools open)"

These are just a few of the positive comments we are hearing about Sunriver, Mavericks and Mountain Resort Properties. Please leave us your comments because we are always eager to hear how we are doing or what we can do to improve and make your next visit to Sunriver the best ever.

Contact Mountain Resort Properties for all of your Sunriver, Oregon vacation lodging needs.

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Get Outside! Outdoor Demo Show

2008-03-02T09:32:00.000-08:00

The Get Outside, outdoor demo show returns to the Sunriver Village Mall June 20 & 21, 2008. The outdoor Demo Show brings the spirit of the Central Oregon outdoors to life. The event brings a multitude of equipment manufacturers, dealer and retailers together for a show filled with a variety of activities and demonstrations for outdoor enthusiasts throughout Sunriver & Central Oregon.

This is an event for the entire family and it will transform the Sunriver Village Mall common area into an outdoor wonderland. With a theme of sporting throughout , the following activities will be targeted to participate in the outdoor demo show.

Climbing
Outfitters & guides
Biking
Fishing
Golf
Rafting
Of Road - Demo - Atv
Tennis
Running/Hiking
Boating/water skiing/wave runners/kayaking/drift boats
RV promotion

Other event Elements include Arts & crafts vendors, food & beverage, kid's fun zone, demonstrations and much, much more! Contact us for all of your lodging needs and exclusive, unlimited access to Mavericks at Sunriver.

We hope to see you there.
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Grand Opening at Mavericks!

2008-02-06T13:13:00.000-08:00

Join us for the GRAND OPENING for Mavericks at Sunriver. Scheduled for Presidents Day weekend. There will be plenty of activities and fun for the entire family.

Kayak/scuba demos
Swim/surf/scale competition (free entry)
Art/jewelry/mosaics display
Wine & Cheese
Nintendo Wii Demo
Movie Night & More

Date: 2-16-08 & 2-17-08
Location: Mavericks at Sunriver

For more information visit our website at
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Mt. Bachelor Ski, Board,Tubing & More!

2008-01-13T12:12:00.000-08:00

Mt. Bachelor Free Ski Day: February 1, 2008 (with donation of 3 canned goods)

In many parts of the world "snow" is a four-letter word...but in Central Oregon it's a synonym for "fun"! Once is arrives in the nearby mountains in November, you can ski it, board it, telemark it, tube it, skate it, throw it, sled dog it, even build a cozy shelter out of it--all the way through May.

The focal point for many of these activities is a solitary mountain called Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor Ski and Summer Resort has one of the longest winter seasons for downhill skiing and snowriding in North America, as well as the #1 lift system voted by readers of Ski Magazine on multiple occasions. Groomed cross-country trails, sled-dog rides, half-pipe and a snowboard park full of rails and other challenges are also a part of Mt. Bachelor's famous ski resort.

Snowblast Tubing Park:
Located between the Ski and Sport building and the bottom of the Red Lift, experience the snow like never before! Snowblast Tubing Park, where the rubber meets the snow, is full of fun with an 800 foot ride full of rollers. Our surface lifts are built with the latest technology to pull you up the slope comfortably and quickly.

Sled Dog Rides:
Trail of Dreams is operated and owned by Jerry Scdoris and his daughter Rachael. Rachael is a world renowned athlete and had her first Iditarod finish in 2006. Riding with Jerry, Rachael and their athletic team of dogs is a unique and majestic experience. Imagine gliding over the snow, taking in the sights of Central Oregon... snow-covered Broken Top, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor... from the comfort of an Iditarod Dog Sled.

For lodging, contact Mountain Resort Proerties. Remember...As a guest of Mountain Resort you receive unlimited, exclusive access to Mavericks at Sunriver(most rentals). Call or visit us online today for more details and a current list of vacation rentals!

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Mavericks New Indoor Pools & Flow Rider Open!!!

2007-11-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

Now Open!!!

The anticipation has been building and so has Phase II of Mavericks at Sunriver.
Set to open Thanksgiving day, a little behind schedule but now, ready to go! It has definitely been worth the wait. The newly expanded indoor facilities are a must have for the Sunriver vacationer. With over 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor recreation we are creating an atmosphere of fun for the entire family, come rain or shine.

Phase II boasts 3 indoor warm water pools. The first is a kiddie pool with sprays and splashes. The second is a standard swimming pool with a 10 foot deep end. The third is the amazing Flow Rider, which a person uses a surf board/boogie board to ride the perpetual wave (great for all ages). Did we mention the oversize spa for just relaxing. For club photos including the new pool facilities (phase II) click the following link. www.mtresort.com/maverickspictures/

You definitely don't want to miss the opportunity to use this wonderful facility.

*** You can only access this exciting, family fun facility by staying with Mountain Resort Properties or one of our Sunriver Vacations lodging partners. Make sure your staying in a Mavericks home because all rentals are not the same & do not offer the same amenities.

Why Stay Anywhere Else?

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Sunriver, Oregon - Home For The Holidays!

2007-11-05T14:54:00.000-08:00

Welcome home for the holidays. Kick of the season with the Grand Illumination . Central Oregon's biggest holiday light display, the Grand Illumination features free sleigh rides, live music, a magician, holiday characters and a special Warren Miller movie. (Movie addmission: $8) The celebration begins with hot chocolate, holiday treats and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Festivities begin at 4pm, sleigh rides are from 4-7pm. Grand Illumination Starts November 23, 2007.

Don't wait! Reserve your home or condo today and make sure you get the perfect place for your indivudal needs.

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Halloween In Sunriver, Oregon

2007-10-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

Looking for a safe, fun place to celebrate Halloween? The Village at Sunriver offers many fun and exciting things to do and it is FREE ADMISSION.

October 31, 2007
3:00-7:00 PM

3-7 PM: Trick or Treating In the Village Shops
4-7 PM: Haunted Mini Golf (Nominal Fee) Located above Goodies Ice Cream Shop
4-7 PM: Haunted House - Building #9 (Sponsored by the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory)
5:30 PM: Costume Contest (Starting w/ the youngest group first) Age Groups: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
4:30-6 PM: Goulish Games - Visit the Sunriver ice arena for games, prizes, candy and a whole lot of fun!
4-5:00 PM: Arcade Cake Walk - Visit the Village arcade, winners every 5 Minutes.

We look forward to Seeing you there! www.MtResort.com

11th Annual Pacific Amateur Golf Classic

2007-09-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

The Northwest Dodge Dealers Pacific Amateur Golf Classic, brought to you by the Central Oregon Visitors Association, is the driving force for championship-caliber amateur golf in the West.

This prestigious event, to be held September 29 - October 4, 2007, is open to all amateur golfers who possess an established USGA Handicap. The three-day, net, stroke-play tournament, culminating in playoff competition at Sunriver Resort’s Crosswater, is played on Central Oregon’s finest golf courses.

Central Oregon has been ranked #23 in the Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World by Golf Digest. Registration is open to the first 775 participants

2007 Pacific Amateur Tournament Courses
Aspen Lakes: This 18-hole public golf course offers Immaculately maintained bent grass fairways combined with red sand bunkers highlighted by spectacular mountain views.

Eagle Crest: The Ridge Course offers a golf experience that is as challenging as it is beautiful, yet always playable for golfers of all abilities.

Lost Tracks: This golf course gives the golfer the feeling of playing at an established environment in quiet seclusion. Lost Tracks is adjacent to the national forest and is carved out of a mature stand of Ponderosa pines.

Meadow Lakes: Designed around both natural and man-made challenges, Meadow Lakes requires precise club selection. Water is present on a majority of the holes on this difficult layout.

Quail Run: Quail Run was awarded "second best nine hole golf course" in North America in 2001 and is a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. The second nine holes at Quail Run officially opened July 1, 2006.

Cross Water: awe-inspiring Bob Cupp layout adjacent to Sunriver Resort was rated "Best New Resort Course" by Golf Digest in 1995. It covers an extremely generous 7,600 yards spread over a scenic 600-acre site.

The Meadows: by acclaimed architect John Fought, this new layout features great variety throughout its 18 holes, seven of which border the meandering Sun River.

The Woodlands: designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. is a Northwest favorite. Woodlands' abundance of water and outcroppings of lava rock place a premium on shot accuracy.

Widgi Creek: Located on the road to Mt. Bachelor, this Robert Muir Graves layout winds through some of Central Oregon's most beautiful woodlands adjacent to the Deschutes River.

Pac Am Participants, Need a place to stay? Pay for 2 nights and get 2 nights FREE on participating homes during the Pac Am Tourney.

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USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship

2007-08-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

Sunriver To Host 2007 USGA Senior Women's Amateur. Inaugurated in 1962 for women golfers age 50 and over, the championship will be at the Meadows course at Sunriver Resort in 2007.

The Meadows Course at Sunriver Resort was opened in 1969 and was revised in 1999 by John Fought, an Oregonian who won the 1977 U.S. Amateur. Seven holes of the course border the Sunriver. The design pays tribute to American courses of the 1920s and 30s with directional and fore bunkers in prominent use.

Date: September 1, 2007 - September 6, 2007

For more information, please contact the Championships Department of the USGA at 908.234.2300.

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