The SHARC, Sunriver’s New Aquatic Center Draws Crowds

The SHARC, Sunriver’s New Aquatic Center Draws Crowds

by | Jul 18, 2012 | Features, Lifestyle

Sunriver, Oregon visitors are enjoying a new water-park this summer.  The new $18-million dollar Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) opened on Memorial Day Weekend. The year-round facility is 33,000 square feet.

Tot splash & play areas entertain the kids.

Tot splash & play areas entertain the kids.

The SHARC offer a multitude of activities  including: outdoor and indoor pools, lazy river, water slides, social hot tub, tot splash & play areas, event space/amphitheater, fitness center (SROA owners only), cafe, park, picnic areas, playground, bocce ball, basketball, year-round tubing hill.

Two waterslides are part of the new facility

Two big water-slides are part of the new facility

SHARC is located on a 22-acre site between Beaver Drive and Overlook Road, bordered on the south by Theater Drive.

SHARC was under construction for several years.

SHARC was under construction for several years.

The grounds have a rock climbing wall.

The grounds have a rock climbing wall.

SHARC Admission: Memorial Day-Labor Day

  • Adults (18 & older): Free with 2012 SROA Owner ID or guest pass / $25 general public
  • Children (4-17) & seniors (60+): Free with 2012 SROA Owner ID
  • or guest pass / $20 general public
  • Tubing only: Free with 2012 SROA Owner ID or guest pass / $15 general public

This summer, visitors are finding other improvements in Sunriver including a new building for the Village Bar & Grill.

The Sunriver Village Mall has a facelift.

The Sunriver Village Mall has had a face-lift.

The ice rink and a mini-train add ambience.

The ice rink (which during summer becomes a put-put golf course) and a mini-train add ambiance.

Favorite activities, like horse riding, engage visitors.

Favorite activities, like horse riding, engage visitors.

The Deschutes River offers recreational opportunities like fishing and boating.

The Deschutes River still offers recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.

Golf and biking in the summer sun is a family tradition for many.

Golf and biking are summer family traditions for many.

If you go, check out the free Concerts at Sunriver’s SHARC Amphitheater on Sundays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The nonprofit Sunriver Music Festival is also coming up in August and features concerts and a dinner/auction on August 5th.

Sunriver is a planned residential and resort community southwest of Bend in Central Oregon. Located near the base of the Cascade Mountain range, Sunriver’s 3,300+ acres (approximately 5.12 square miles)  are part of Deschutes County.

3rd Annual JoyRide for Children’s Cancer Association Lifts Spirits

3rd Annual JoyRide for Children’s Cancer Association Lifts Spirits

by | Jul 13, 2012 | Events, Features

Tigard, June 23rd. The JoyRide starts from Paradise Harley-Davidson with registration at 9am and the first bike out at 10am. JoyRide concludes at CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City. 7-year old cancer survivor, Austin, cuts the ribbon to officially start the ride

Welcome to the most caring motorcycle ride around, the 3rd Annual JoyRide benefitting the Children’s Cancer Association’s Caring Cabin. Join us for this heartwarming exprience and make a difference in the life of a child.

Mike and Cheryl Durbin, owners of Paradise Harley-Davidson, help kick off the 2012 Children’s Cancer Association JoyRide

Mike and Cheryl Durbin, owners of Paradise Harley-Davidson, help kick off the 2012 Children’s Cancer Association JoyRide

 

Over 50 riders braved the rain to ride to CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City

Over 50 riders braved the rain to ride to CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City

 

Iris Harrison and the KGON team come out to kick off the 3rd Annual JoyRide

Iris Harrison and the KGON team come out to kick off the 3rd Annual JoyRide

 

Cliff, Zach and Kate Ellis enjoying the sun out at the Caring Cabin

Cliff, Zach and Kate Ellis enjoying the sun out at the Caring Cabin

From CCA: 3rd Annual JoyRide for Children’s Cancer Association Lifts Spirits

For seriously ill children, teens and their families, every moment is precious. When kids need more than medicine, CCA is a voice of experience and hope. We prescribe JOY.
Mission
When seriously ill children and their families need more than medicine, CCA’s innovative programs create joy one moment at a time.
Company Overview
In 1995, Regina Ellis’s daughter Alexandra died after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Out of those dark days, a beacon of hope emerged. Alexandra’s family knew through hard experience that even the best medical care cannot provide for the many non-medical needs of families with seriously ill children. That same year, with the help of wonderful community leaders, the Children’s Cancer Association …was born. It’s mission was to give other families a compassionate resource for critical needs and programs that bring joy to young hearts. We understand the unique needs of families in medical crisis. We work with an extraordinary team of staff, medical professionals and community volunteers to meet those needs with innovative programs and services. As we begin our 14th year, we’re grateful to be recognized as a national leader bringing Joy Rx to tens of thousands of kids and their families.