Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
May 4, 2024 – Live Wine Tastings
“Join for an unforgettable experience at Art Meets Wine in the High Desert on May 4 at the SHARC in Sunriver! Get ready to indulge in tastings from carefully selected wineries representing different varieties and regions of Oregon, Washington, and California.
This all-inclusive event will not only offer exquisite wine from 10-12 wineries but also art, music, and delicious food. Plus, you’ll have the chance to participate in an online auction, raffles, and explore the exciting wine wall. All this for just $75!”
Mark your calendars for May 4.
Art Meets Wine in the High Desert benefits the philanthropy program of the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC).
Ladies’ Spring Tea
2 p.m Saturday, May 18 at Community Bible Church
Events Hosted by the Sunriver Library
May 2024
Family Story Time at the SHARC – Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Join us at SHARC for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to support early literacy skill development, social emotional awareness and family engagement. 25 minutes.
10:30 am on Wednesdays, May 8 and May 15 at the SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd, Sunriver. There are not story times on May 22 and May 29.
All Deschutes Public Libraries closed Thursday, May 9 and Monday, May 27
“What I Know About Myself” Collage at Three Rivers School (Youth Program) — Create a collage with different mediums that explains what you know about yourself.
This workshop is inspired by the poem “What I Know About Penny Rooney” from the 2024 youth Novel Idea selection No Matter the Distance. Familiarity with the book is not required! This is a public program and will be held for all youth in the Sunriver area.
2:45 – 3:45 pm on Monday, May 13 at the Three Rivers School Library, 56900 Enterprise Dr, Sunriver
Create a Customized Gratitude Journal at DHHR Clubhouse (Adult Program) — Create a gratitude journal using notebooks, art papers, stamps, and inks! A gratitude journal is a tool to record what you are thankful for throughout your day and/or life. In addition to creating front and back covers, you can build front and back inside pockets to store the provided gratitude prompts and the provided bookmark of encouraging words – come and release your inner artist!
11 am – 12:30 pm on Friday, May 24 at DRRH Neighbors’ Clubhouse, 17200 Milky Way Rd, Bend
Sunriver Music Festival’s “Play On!”
Pickleball Tournament: May 31 – June 1
Community Spaghetti Feed
Sunday, May 19 at Sunriver Christian Fellowship
Annual North American Pond Skimming Championship
Sunday, May 26 at Mt. Bachelor
After a pow-filled winter and spring, it’s time to give the season a proper send-off and skim into summer with the return of Mt. Bachelor’s annual North American Pond Skimming Championships!
Join the excitement and fun on Sunday, May 26 for the final day of Mt. Bachelor’s 2023/24 season to take your last run of the season in style across the epic 100-foot long pond and for your shot to win a Winter 2024/25 Mt. Bachelor Full Season Pass!
Click Pond Skimming Contest for additional information.
A Night with the Girls: A Golden Girls Parody
Reserve your Tickets Now!
7 p.m. May 31
at The Door Three Rivers, 56885 Enterprise Dr.
2024 Concert Series at
The Wetlands Taphouse
Sunriver You Classes
May 2024
Registration is open for Sunriver You classes for May and June. All classes require preregistration at Sunriveryou.com. To view a recording of the Sunriver Long Range Plan Forum, visit https://sunriveryou.com/
Sunriver‘s Best Hikes
4 – 5:30 pm Tuesday, May 21 at SHARC.
Presented by Dan Hilburn
Sunriver is a paradise for hikers and walkers. There are dozens of trails nearby, many of them with spectacular views and interesting features. Some are accessible from Sunriver’s bike paths and don’t even require getting in your car! This class will introduce you to several river loops, the Deschutes River Trail, Blackrock Trail, Roundabout Trail, Ann’s Butte, and many more within an hour’s drive of Sunriver.
Dan Hilburn has been exploring Central Oregon’s hiking trails since retiring to Sunriver six years ago. He began leading group hikes in college and continues to offer guided hikes through the Sunriver Hiking Club.
Memorial Day Weekend Concerts at
Wetlands Taphouse in La Pine
Legend Cider’s La Pie Bake Off
Lemon Meringue Pie Contest at 2:30 p.m. May 26
Author Craig Johnson visits Sunriver
5 p.m. Friday, May 31
Author Craig Johnson will read from his latest book in his “Walt Longmire” series on Friday, May 31.
Tickets are required to attend the event.
Contact Deon or Zach to pre-purchase “First Frost” for a ticket to attend at sunriverbooks@
“Fiesta!!” the La Pine Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet
Saturday, May 4
– $50 per person; tickets will be available starting February 1. For more information and to sponsor contact Ann at director@lapine.org
Bingo at Village Bar & Grill
6:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 & 20
To benefit the Rotary Club of Sunriver-La Pine
RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor
May 2 to May 5
Author Craig Johnson visits Sunriver
5 pm Friday, May 31
Author Craig Johnson will read from his latest book in his “Walt Longmire” series on Friday, May 31.
Tickets are required to attend the event.
Contact Deon or Zach to pre-purchase “First Frost” for a ticket to attend at sunriverbooks@
First Interstate Bank presents Financial Education
Thursday. May 16, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
May is for Mothers Day at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver
4 – 6 p.m May 11
Discover Vibrant Traditions with the High Desert Museum’s Indigenous Artist Panel
Begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15
Discover the diverse talents and perspectives of three Indigenous artists during an enriching evening at the High Desert Museum on Wednesday, May 15!
The High Desert Museum’s Indigenous Artist Panel will bring together the vibrant voices of Kelli D. Palmer (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Jacy Sohappy (Cayuse/Nez Perce/Yakama), and Dr. Michelle Jack (sqilxʷ/syilx, Okanagan descent).
Meet the artists
Kelli D. Palmer (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing traditional Indigenous arts like cornhusk basketry, beadwork and regalia making. In Indigenous cultures, regalia refers to highly symbolic ceremonial clothing.
Jacy Sohappy (Cayuse/Nez Perce/Yakama) preserves her culture and identity through traditional and contemporary sewing, beadwork and painting.
Dr. Michelle Jack (sqilxʷ/syilx) reimagines and repurposes tools and materials in her printmaking, photography, sculpture, film and more – a technique the sqilxʷ /syilx (Okanagan) people have utilized for centuries.
Event information
Attendees can look forward to learning how these celebrated artists preserve their cultural heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary art across various mediums. From ancestral techniques to modern expressions, this thought-provoking discussion promises insights into the rich tapestry of Indigenous artistry across the High Desert region.
Doors open at 6 pm, with the program starting at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with culture and creativity. Save your seat today!
Indigenous Artist Panel
Wednesday, May 15
Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5, members receive 20% discount
Space is limited.
La Pine Rodeo Poster Reveal Party
Saturday, May 18 at Wetlands Taphouse in La Pine
Mad Science Family Program Saturdays
10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 25
The Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory invites you to unleash your inner Mad Scientist while your family experiments with fun and messy chemistry. See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, experience the chaos of making slime and lava lamps, break Newton’s laws of viscosity with Oobleck. This crazy chemistry is fun for all ages, but all groups require at least one participating adult.
Pre-registration is required, and capacity is limited. For more information and to check out our other events https://snco.org/
Memorial Day Weekend and Summer Concerts at
Sunriver Resort’s Backyard
Kids Day in May
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25 in The Village at Sunriver
Women’s Safety Class
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 25 at Sunriver Resort
Understanding Your Homeowner’s Insurance
5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 at La Pine Activity Center
