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Photo of Diamond Lake by Kyle Lyall. Canoeing the Deschutes River photo by the Mikutsky Family |
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Greetings ,
Play in the sun over Labor Day Weekend. After a mild, not-so-hot summer in the Portland, Salem, Eugene and Seattle area, we think you deserve some heat...come on over to Sunriver where the weather is sunny and warm every day. Plus, we'll give you a F*REE night when you pay for 3 nights.
Enjoy one last summer hurrah before the kids are back in school, and you're back at work. We have some nice small and large homes still available so give us a ring today.
For reservations and personal service, contact us at (877) 827-0721 . We look forward to seeing you in Sunriver!
Lynnette Braillard
Marketing Director And the rest of the RE/MAX Sunset Realty & Vacations team! |
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F*REE Night Over Labor Day Weekend - Enjoy the 4th night F*REE over Labor Day weekend when you pay for 3 nights. More Specials
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10% Re-Booking Bonus - Make your reservation with us for next summer before September 15th, and we'll give you 10% off. It's as easy as that.
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Fall Special 50% Discount - Pay for 2 nights, get 2 nights F*REE from Sept 3-Dec 15th (excludes holidays)
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Pac Am Golf Special - Pay for 2 nights and get 2 nights F*REE on participating homes during the Pac Am. Plus, we'll take an additional 10% off your lodging if you mention you are coming for the Pac Am Tournament from Sept. 29-Oct. 4, 2007 when making your reservation.
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Thanksgiving Special - Get the 5th night F*REE over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Planning a large family get together? Hurry and book...the large homes go fast!. More Specials
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F*REE Unlimited High-Speed Internet Access in All of Our Vacation Rentals
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 Sunset Perks - The exclusive added value program for RE/MAX Sunset Realty guests. Enjoy exclusive discounts on GOLF, MT. BACHELOR LIFT TICKETS, DINING, SHOPPING, RECREATION and MORE when you are a guest of Sunset Realty. View the current discounts offered to guests of Sunset Realty
*Some restrictions apply to all specials.
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DIG FOR JEWELS IN THE HIGH DESERT
Did you know that Central Oregon, and specifically Crook County, is considered the rockhound capital of the world? Because of the geological activity in the area, a variety of rocks can be found within a relatively small area, making the hunt for agate, jasper, limbcast, petrified wood, moss, dendrite and angel wing that much easier to find. Read below about my adventure in rockhounding.
Happy hunting and digging!
Lynnette
My hubby and I were bored one August weekend so we jumped in the Subi—my nickname for my Subaru Impreza—with only our sleeping bags, a pup tent, and one day’s supply of food, and set out on a dusty adventure east of Redmond, Oregon.
Not exactly sure of what we were going to find or even do, we made a left onto a forest service road while driving through the Ochoco National Forest, just outside of Prineville. We found ourselves climbing up the mountain on gravel switch backs for miles and what seemed like hours. While looking for a pristine place to camp with bird’s eye views, we discovered many mineral mining claims as indicated by the plaques placed on various pine trees along the old logging road. We were in Thunder Egg territory.
Respecting those who have mines in the area, we looked for our Thunder Eggs along the road and in places where no claims existed. Needless to say, we ended up with a nice collection of eggs in different sizes and some of them we even found along the edge of the road. The next morning, we set off for a visit to the Lucky Strike Mine located a few miles from where we had set up camp. The Lucky Strike Mine is owned and ran by Kop (Leonard Kopcinski) and his right arm, Cindy. Kop is a fascinating man in his eighties full of entertaining stories and rock trivia. Cindy also makes these beautiful lamps from slices of precious stones in array of colors and designs that are for sale at the Mine. If you are looking for really big Thunder Eggs, Kop will take you up into his claim to dig with major equipment for your gems. He charges $1 a pound and has a 20 lb. minimum. Otherwise, you can just pick from a pile of eggs and pay $1 per pound. Camping is available at the Mine with restroom facilities (an outhouse) and running water.
Places to find your Gems –
Lucky Strike Mine
Richardson’s Recreational Ranch
Find Your Own – Request a map from the Forest Service
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Visit our Events Calendar page on our web site for the current weeks list of events in and around Sunriver, Bend, Sisters, Redmond and more. For your convenience, this list is updated weekly and is available in our office for our guests to pick up.
Until Further Notice -
1) Wanderlust Tours - Canoe tours on the Cascade Lakes , 1/2 Day Cave, Volcano & GPS Eco Challenge Tours. Try one of the
Moonlight canoe tours, or the Brews & Views tour (beer tasting in the great outdoors!)
2) Central Oregon Adventures - ATV tours and rentals, Scooter rentals, Geocaching adventures, Watercraft rentals and
flat water float trips on the Deschutes River start in May.
3) Whitewater Rafting with Sun Country Tours. You can't leave Sunriver without experiencing the Big Eddy Thriller!
4) Do the Paulina Plunge -
The one-of-a-kind downhill waterfall/mountain bike tour is a sure way to stay cool during
the summer **SUNSET PERKS DISCOUNT
5) Land that Big Fish with Central Oregon Fishing. Guided flyfishing and angling on some of Central Oregon's
best fishing lakes and rivers.
**SUNSET PERKS DISCOUNT
6) Mt. Bachelor summer sightseeing starts June 30th - ride the chair lift to dine at the top of the Central Oregon wolrd,
play frisbee golf or hike around. Available through Labor Day weekend.
7) Karaoke at RJB's Restaurant & Lounge located in the Sunriver business park every Friday & Saturday night 9:30pm-2:30am
6) Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: nature talks, walks & star gazing
9) Sunriver Stables - Pony & horseback riding available year-round right here in Sunriver.
10) Spend a day at one of the best museums in the country, the High Desert Museum
11) Kids love the hands-on experience at the Working Wonders Children's Museum in the Old Mill located in Bend, Oregon
**SUNSET PERKS DISCOUNT
12) Visit the Family Fun Zone in the Village at Sunriver - Blacklight mini-golf, Adrenaline Maze, Video Arcade
and a Rollerskating rink. Open daily. Call 593-5948 for pricing and hours. **SUNSET PERKS DISCOUNT
13) Looking for Nightlife in Bend? Visit BendNights.com for all the hippest dining and clubbing spots in and
around Central Oregon
AUG 30-SEPT 6
The Senior Women’s Amateur Golf Championship was inaugurated in 1962 for women golfers age 50 and older.
And in 2007 they will play their championship at the Meadows Golf Course at Sunriver Resort.
SEPT 1 Labor Day Weekend Luau. Grab your Aloha gear and join us for a family Luau on the Merchant Trader Cafe patio.
Music by Bill Keale and a special performance by the Hokulea Dancers. Get ready to hula as the dancers
show you their unique moves. Event includes: grill and drink specials, kids activities (crafts, games and prizes.
SEPT 1 Central Oregon Saturday Market. Where: Downtown Bend, parking lot across from Library between
Bond and Wall St. When: 10am to 4pm. Cost: F*ree
SEPT 1 Cascade Festival of Music - Richard Stoltzman, clarinet. Where: Drake Park in Downtown Bend
When: 7:30pm. Contact: Cascade Festival of Music
SEPT 2 Brews and Views - Canoe & Beer Tasting Event. Where: Cascade Lakes Canoe and Beer Tour pick-ups
available in Bend/Sunriver. When: 1:30 to 5:30pm. Cost: $65 per person. Contact: Wanderlust Tours
SEPT 5 Bend Farmers Marketplace. Where: Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza at Mirror Pond. When:
Every Wednesday June 6 - Oct 10 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree
SEPT 7 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Rd in Bend. When: Every Friday
June 8 - Oct 12 3pm to 7pm. Cost: Free
SEPT 7 First Friday Gallery Walk. The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as
Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions for guest artists and special presentations
of new exhibits.
SEPT 7-9 Sisters Folk Festival. The 12th annual celebration of American music from blues to bluegrass includes
performances by top folk artists and musicians. Visit www.sistersfolkfestival.com to purchase tickets, or call
541.549.4979 for more information.
SEPT 7 Munch and Movies. Where: McKay Park in Bend. When: Every Friday evening at dusk. Cost: F*REE.
Bring the family and blankets, lawn chairs. This is a family event and the last one for the summer.
Contact Ashley Blake 541.480.6730 for more information.
SEPT 8 Kobe-Q Where: Deschutes County Fairgrounds Center Circle. When: 10am-5pm
Cost: $10.00. This is a Rotary Club of Bend barbecue competition and tasting featuring exclusively Kobe Beef.
There will be live music and cooking demonstrations and all the BBQ you can eat along with beans, cole slaw,
& garlic bread. Contact: Marcy Merlot
SEPT 9 Brews and Views - Canoe & Beer Tasting Event. Where: Cascade Lakes Canoe and Beer Tour pick-ups
available in Bend/Sunriver. When: 1:30 to 5:30pm. Cost: $65 per person. Contact: Wanderlust Tours - 800-962-2862.
SEPT 12 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza at Mirror Pond. When: Every Wednesday
June 6 - Oct 10 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree
SEPT 14 Annual Cascade Conference on Successful Aging, formerly the Cascade Gerontolgy Conference, is designed
to educate participants with current and emerging information, education, skill building and networks important in the fields
of Gerontology, Caregiving and Senior Services. The conference line up includes a high quality of speakers presenting
researched based information and education, proven practices, and sound futuring projections. Contact: Brenda Chilcott -
541-815-2699. Location: Seventh Mountain Resort. Cost: $99 per person early bird registration/$135 per person regular.
SEPT 14-16 Bend Gem and Mineral Show. Where: Bend Community Center 1036 NE 5th St in Bend. When: Sept 14-16
10am-6pm Friday and Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
SEPT 14-16 Sisters Jazz Festival. Live performances by local, regional and national bands. All types of Jazz are
performed including Dixieland, Classic, Zydeco and Smooth, all at different venues around Sisters. Dancing at all venues.
Call 1.800.549.1332 or visit www.sistersjazzfestival.com .
SEPT 14 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Rd in Bend. When: Every Friday thru
Oct 12 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree.
SEPT 14 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Rd in Bend. When: Every Friday thru
Oct 12 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree.
SEPT 15 Sunriver Public Library 10th Annual Book Sale in the Village Mall Building #9 8am-5:30pm
SEPT 15 The Hottest Exotic Cars at the Suriver Village Mall from Oregon and Washington. F*ree to view and vote.
More than 100 vehicles on show and vote for your favorite.
SEPT 15 Best in Show- Walk with your Dog. Benefiting the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Bring your family
and your dog! This fun event is open to all breeds (including mixed)! Walk with your family and furry friend around
the Old Mill District for a good cause! Prizes will be given for various breed groups as well as "Best in Show".
Celebrity guests in attendance: Mr David Frei, Director of Communications for Westminster Kennel Club (New York),
Zelda (the famous bulldog from Hallmark Cards), and KC Caldwell & Ron Alvarez - The Twins 98.3. Contact:
Heidi Berkman - 541-312-0131.
SEPT 15 Legendary Texas Songwriter VINCE BELL: His songs have been performed and recorded by such diverse
talents as Little Feat, Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith, and he has had a ballet set to his work. Where: Three Pines House
Concerts in Bend. When: 8:00pm. Cost: $15. Contact: Jim and Susan Holmes - 541-617-8930. Or visit
www.threepinesconcerts.com .
SEPT 15 The Great Drake Park Duck Race in Bend. Begins at 11am-4pm. Enjoy food, music and games. Ducks are
launched at 2pm and awards begin at 3pm.
SEPT 19 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza at Mirror Pond. When: Every Wednesday
through Oct 10 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree
SEPT 21 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Rd in Bend. When: Every Friday thru
Oct 12 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree.
SEPT 21-22 Northwest Pro Rodeo Finals. The NPRA Finals will take place at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds.
Performances are Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm with a purse of $70,000. Call 541-588-5007 for tickets.
SEPT 22-23 Moonlight Canoe Tours. Paddle the water of a pristine mountain lake while the light of the moon reflects off
of the shimmering water. $60 per person includes transportation, canoe equipment/ instruction, guides, dessert and
hot drinks. Kids 8 and older welcome on moonlight canoe tours. Contact: Wanderlust Tours - 800-962-2862.
SEPT 23 – Bend Summer Concerts presents, KORN, at Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend. Gates open at 5pm, show
starts at 6:30. Contact: Ticket Master at 541.318.5457.
SEPT 26 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza at Mirror Pond. When: Every Wednesday thru
Oct 10 3pm to 7pm. Cost: F*ree
SEPT 28 Wells Fargo Summer Concert presents, THE BLACK CROWES, at Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend.
Gates open at 5pm, show starts at 6:30. Contact: Ticket Master at 541.318.5457.
SEPT 28-30 Sisters in Sisters Celebration. The 10th annual Sisters in Sisters celebration. Round up your sister,
your mom, your best friend, and enjoy a casual weekend of foot-stomping fun and special memories. Nationally
recognized sister celebrities, speakers, fun activities and much more. Contact: Sisters Area Chamber of
Commerce- 541-549-0251.
SEPT 28 Bend Farmers Marketplace Where: St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Rd in Bend. When: Every Friday thru
Oct 12 3pm to 7pm. Cost: Free.
SEPT 29 3rd Annual Bend Oktoberfest. Willkommen! (Welcome) There is no better setting to celebrate Oktoberfest
than in the Microbrew Capital of the West, Bend, Oregon. Don't miss your chance to try our local breweries seasonal
Oktoberfest Brews including Deschutes Brewery, Bend Brewing Company, Silver Moon Brewery and McMenamin's
and others. Please join us anytime noon to 10pm, Saturday September 29th. $5.00 at the door. Kids welcome from
noon until 6pm. Danke sehr (thank you very much)!
SEPT 29 Summer Concert Series ~ KENNY ROGERS. Where: Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District, Bend.
When: Gates open - 5:00pm/Show -6:30pm
Cost: $32 general, $69 Reserved. Contact Ticketmaster at 541-318-5457.
SEPT 29 JAMES LEE STANLEY. Where: Three Pines House Concerts in Bend. When: 8:00pm. Cost: $15. Contact:
Jim and Susan Holmes - 541-617-8930. Or visit www.threepinesconcerts.com . With twenty albums to his credit,
he has produced an extraordinary body of work. FI Magazine called James Lee Stanley's solo guitar and voice CD,
Freelance Human Being, "a masterpiece and one of the all time great recordings."
SEPT 29-OCT 4 Pacific Amateur Golf Classic. This prestigious event, to be held September 29 - October 4, 2007, is
open to all amateur golfers who possess an established USGA Handicap. www.pacamgolf.com
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