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Everyone is invited to the annual International Picnic on July 4
By Ruth Kinane
It is hard to believe that
50 years have passed since
I watched a fireworks display in Hawaii celebrating
the bicentennial celebration
of Jefferson’s response to King
George III’s invasion of the
Thirteen Colonies.
We, also known as The International 4th of July Picnic
Mob, are unable to supply
fireworks but, we can supply
the camaraderie of a group of
Americans who understand
and appreciate in a special
way the gift that Jefferson and
associates bestowed upon us
250 years ago.
This year is special as it represents a semi-quincentennial
of that event and gives an even
greater than usual reason to
celebrate the Fourth of July.
I recently read Rick Atkinson’s “The Fate of the Day,” an
account of the Revolutionary
War, and I am reminded of the
sacrifices of the Continental
Army and state militias to
ensure the “Declaration of
Independence” would be valid
250 years later.
Central Oregon is home to
many people from throughout
the United States, but also to
many who live or have lived in
countries around the world. As
expats, veterans or emigrants to
the United States with a home
in the Sunriver area, these are
people that have found something special here and bring
their unique multicultural
knowledge and perspectives
with them.
Once a year, we have a chance
to gather and share our appreciation for our experiences
abroad and in the United States
at the annual International
Picnic. All folks who have lived
abroad or would like to mingle
with those that have are en-
couraged to join the gathering.
The picnic is from noon to
3 p.m. at Mary McCallum
Owners Park.
Be sure to bring your SROA
Member Preference ID card
or the current code to proceed
through the gate. We will keep
an eye open for those who
need help.
Look to your right for international flags hanging around
the shelter and proximal trees.
Participants are asked to
bring their own table service,
drinks and main course (there
are no grills available) and a side
dish, salad or dessert to share.
There are a few picnic tables
for displaying the food. We
recommend folding chairs to
encourage mobility within and
between chat groups.
Again, this year, we would
like to extend a warm welcome
to our stalwart ex or active
service personnel who have experienced a tour of duty outside
of the continental USA - Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marines,
Space Force and Coast Guard.
Please leave your politics
home for the day. No charge
is involved, and no RSVP is
necessary. Contact t_kinane@
hotmail.com for information.
Celebrating 38 years of colorful quilts during annual Quilt Show in the Village
The 38th Annual Quilt Show
and Sale will be held Saturday,
Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
The Village at Sunriver.
See more than 100 modern
and traditional quilts on display
in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Stroll the sales tents for unique
handmade potholders and other mercantile items. Don't miss
the Thrifty Quilter tent where
bargains on fabric, patterns,
sewing notions and books
await. You’ll discover special
exhibits and have the opportunity to meet our featured
quilter, Christine Watkins, and
see her vast collection of stunning quilts. Plan on attending.
Admission is free.
Mountain Meadow Quilter’s
Guild is involved in providing
quilts for several local charities.
Come to the show to learn
more about their work.
The guild is made up of
nearly 100 members from the
Sunriver area. New members,
of all skill levels, are welcome
to join our group.
Guild meetings are held twice
a month, the second Tuesday at
Community Bible Church,
Sunriver 1:30 p.m. and fourth
38th Annual
Sunriver Quilt Show
Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at The Village
at Sunriver
Free admission. Visit
mountainmeadowsquilters.
org for information.
Tuesday of the month at The
Quilt Basket in Bend at 10 a.m.
Find more information about
The Quilt Show and Sale, and
the guild, at https://mountain
meadowquilters.org
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Discover the talent of local quilters at the Sunriver Quilt Show.
