Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Owltoberfest 2009 - Starlight Gathering

Photograph courtesy of Sunriver Nature Center.
This golden eagle will be introduced to the public at the
Fall Equinox Celebration on September 19.
Mark your calendars for Saturday night, October 3, 2009,7:00-11:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Sunriver Nature Center under the big white tents. For $50 a person, you will be entertained, enjoy wine or microbrews and tasty finger foods and desserts.

Michael Jones, Weaver of Native American Tales, accompanied by traditional Flute music will entertain at the Owltoberfest. Keeper of thousands of stories, he will tailor his performance to Sunriver, our wildlife and our natural surroundings. As an adjunct professor at Portland State University for 22 years, he specializes in teacher education at the Living History Museum at Mt. Hood. Michael is director of the Cascade Geographic Society, has been featured on Discovery Channel and conducts The Portland Underground tours.

Bob Grossfeld will host a private star gazing party in the Observatory later in the evening. Wear informal and warm clothing, and flat comfortable shoes. Harry Hamilton, SNCO Board President, will unveil plans for the future development of Sunriver Nature Center.

There will be a Silent Auction of many quality items such as a handmade Raven and Moons quilt by Carol Webb, a Spirit Catcher quilt by Carole Elsbree, Diane Reed's Drinking Elk wildlife photo, a handmade jewelry set by Teresa Bowerman, a Picasso reproduction and more.

At 9:15 we will draw the winning raffle ticket for a European adventure cruise from Paris to Amsterdam (3 nights Paris, 7 nights cruising the Rhine and the Mozel Rivers) for two from April15 - 26, 2010. You do not have to be present to win the raffle; tickets cost $10 each or 11 for $100. For reservations to Owltoberfest or purchase raffle tickets for the cruise contact (541) 593-4394.

For information on this event and others hosted at the Sunriver Nature Center, visit: http://www.sunrivernaturecenter.org/html/special_events.html