See Sunriver's Response to Google

Google is planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. They will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today. Sunriver hopes to be one of those communities. View our video submission to Google below.

Our Pofessional Photographer - Daniel Nikita

Daniel Nikita joined Bennington Properties over two years ago as our Photographer and Webmaster. He has now photographed every home on the program and has worked hard to display each home in its best possible manner.

His passion in photography spans a lifetime. Years ago, he studied at the Indian Arts Institute in Santa Fe, transferred to Brooks Institute (of Photography) in Santa Barbara, and then finally ended his studies at the University of Alaska.

Daniel is currently on his second career here at Bennington Properties. For over 30 years, he worked in the oil industry of Alaska. From the early years on the Aleutian Chain, to the pipeline days, and then many years as a Production Technician for Atlantic Richfield Company at Prudhoe Bay. Even though his job was in Alaska, Dan actually lived in California and then in New Mexico. Needless to say, he racked up some frequent flyer miles trekking back and forth to Alaska.

In 2000, he was offered an early retirement and decided to stay home for a while. Then, after deciding to have a "late in life" family with wife Deb, Daniel decided to be the Mr. Mom at the Nikita Household. After moving to Central Oregon, he was introduced to Robert Bennington and was invited to take on the ever-increasing responsibilities for photography and web site development at Bennington Properties.

Starting this spring, Daniel will be taking a much-earned hiatus and will return on a part-time basis in January 2011. We have really appreciated the dedicated service he has provided and wish him well with this upcoming transition (and look forward to seeing him again in the new year). If you would like to contact him, you can reach him at daniel@benningtonproperties.com.

Sunfest Wine Festival Moved to Resort

This year’s Sunfest Wine Festival will be held July 24-25 at Sunriver Resort. The event will take place on the Meadows driving range and includes a wine dinner and champagne brunch. According to Specialized Events, the festival’s organizers, the move to Sunriver Resort will allow the festival to grow and incorporate new activities and traditions. Admittance to the festival is free but purchase of a signature wine glass is required for tastings. Info – http://www.sunriversunfest.com/ or 541-385-7988.

Sunriver Village Announces Event Line-up

VILLAGE ANNOUNCES EVENT LINEUP – The Village at Sunriver, in cooperation with Alpine Entertainment, has announced its lineup of Village events for the summer season. Addressing the theme, “Come and Rediscover the Village at Sunriver,” the events are intended to cater to families and compliment the retail environment of the Village. Info – ryan@alpine-entertainment .com

Club 10 (Teen Dance) - March 26
Easter in the Village - April 4
New Generations Kids’ Festival - May 22
Memorial Day Village Sidewalk Sale - May 29-30
Dog Days of Summer - June 19
Pacific Crest Sports Festival - June 25-27
Red, White and Blue Fun Run - July 4
Classic Car Show - July 17
Sunriver Quilt Show - August 7
Sunriver Art Faire - August 14-15
Public Safety Day - August 18
So Long For Summer - September 4-5

Sunriver aquatics development update

Architectural Team Presentations Now Accessible

The Group Mackenzie architectural team held their final workshop at the Great Hall in Sunriver on February 6. While the meeting was well attended (full room), we understand the need to share this presentation material with the membership at large. We have edited down over two hours of audio recording to make three short voice-over segments of the team's PowePoint presentation. We encourage to view and listen to all three edited presentations (overall site plan, aquatics and the building).

New questions we'd like you to answer

In addition to posting these videos, we updated the questions included in our aquatics/amphitheater development comment form. After watching the three presentations, we kindly ask that you take another moment to share your thoughts and answer the questions. As always, the feedback received from you is essential in assisting the architectural team and the amphitheater task force to further refine this project.

What's Next?

March 20 - The architectural team presents conceptual design and cost estimates to the SROA Board in Sunriver. This presentation will be made at 4 p.m. at the Great Hall. March 20 is the beginning of Oregon schools' spring break, so if you'll be in Sunriver, be sure to attend.

Thank you for your interest and participation to date. We will continue to keep you informed of the team's progress whenever new information becomes available.

Regards,
John

John Salzer, Chair

SROA Communications Task Force

Women's Club Plans Sunriver Art Faire

This inaugural, juried Art Faire is sponsored by the Sunriver Women's Club, in partnership with the esteemed Sunriver Music Festival. The Faire will be held in the newly refurbished Village at Sunriver. All net proceeds will support deserving non-profits in Centeral Oregon, thus "Artist with Heart." The Sunriver Art Faire coincides with the Sunriver Music Festival concerts. The Festival's popular family concert will be held on our site as the Art Faire's climactic finale Sunday afternoon. In addition to the Artists and Craftspeople showing and selling their work, this weekend event will include entertainment on 2 stages, a children's art area, food, as well as a wine and brew garden.

Info – http://sunriverwomensclub.pbworks.com

La Pine Restore Opens March 5th

Newberry Habitat for Humanity will open its new ReStore in La Pine on Friday, Mar 5th. The ReStore will sell furniture, appliances & tools (all used), building supplies & other miscellaneous household items. Money raised will help finance the building of Habitat homes in La Pine. Hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, beginning 2nd week of March. To donate items or volunteer, call 541-536-3234. http://www.newberryhabitat.org/