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Secrets, suspicions and sweets: Auditions for 'Death by Chocolate' on March 30
By Megan Steffens
Sunriver Stars 2026 Season
Sunriver Stars Community
Theater announced auditions
• Voices: April 2 to April 4
for “Death by Chocolate” will
• Death by Chocolate: June 4 to June 6
be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday,
• Kids’ Drama Camp: July 20 to July 24
March 31 in room 208 at Vil• Sunday in the Park with George: Nov. 5 to Nov. 7
lage Properties, 56835 Venture
Visit www.sunriverstars.org for additional information.
Lane in the Sunriver Business
Park
This fast-paced comedic mysDespite his hesitations, he invited to audition for the foltery follows Nick Noir, a trench
takes the case because it may lowing roles:
coat–wearing private eye who
• Nick Noir: A Humphrey
be his chance for redemption.
has fallen on hard times.
In this noir-inspired whodun- Bogart–style private eye with a
He receives a mysterious call
it, everyone is a suspect.
dramatic flair
from Coco Purvis who offers
Community members are
• Selma: Nick’s devoted and
him a new case.
clever secretary
• Bobbie Sue: A brassy waitress who dreams of country
stardom
• Bonbon Purvis: A sharp,
suspicious businessowner
• Coco Purvis: A sweet presence with more going on than
meets the eye
• Henry Higgins Hickenbottom: A young man acting far
older than his years
• Francois LePew: A Frenchman hiding behind his newspaper
• Georgia Gore: A restaurant
critic trying not to be noticed
• Yolanda Lamb: A mysterious woman dressed entirely
in black
• Juniper Berry: A cheerful
breath of fresh air with unclear
loyalties
With bold characters, sharp
humor and plenty of twists,
“Death by Chocolate” offers
fun roles for performers of all
experience levels.
Performances will be held
June 3, 4 and 5 at Sunriver
Christian Fellowship Church.
Sunriver Women’s Club surpasses fundraising goal
The Sunriver Women’s Club
announced the resounding
success of its annual Power of
Giving campaign.
Focused on the critical theme
of "End Hunger," the 2025
initiative mobilized club and
community members to raise
significant funds for local food
banks and hunger prevention
programs in south Deschutes
County.
From the first donation
received on Oct. 21, 2025,
through the campaign’s close
at midnight on Dec. 31, 2025,
the SRWC saw an outpouring
of generosity.
During the club’s board meeting on Jan. 21, 2026, treasurers
confirmed that the campaign
not only met but exceeded its
ambitious $40,000 target.
Final campaign impact
The total amount raised
during the 2025 year-end drive
reached more than $58,000,
distributed across these vital
areas:
• Hu n g e r Pre ve n t i o n :
$49,935 specifically to local
food banks and related programs
• Community Grant Program: $3,300 to support various local nonprofit initiatives
• General Philanthropy:
$5,725 designated for "where
needed most" to provide flexibility in addressing emerging
community needs
"While many join the
Sunriver Women’s Club for
its vibrant social atmosphere,
our members never lose sight
of our philanthropic mission,"
President Brigitte Bourret said.
"Surpassing our $40,000 goal
is a testament to the commitA Full Service Tree Co.
ment our members have to
supporting our neighbors in
south Deschutes County. We
are deeply grateful to everyone
who contributed to making this
campaign a success."
to contribute financially during
this drive, the club offers numerous volunteer opportunities
throughout the year to support
community events and philanthropic outreach.
To get involved or become
Continued community
a member, visit www.sunriver
womensclub.org to learn more.
commitment
The Sunriver Women’s Club
The club remains dedicated
extends
its heartfelt thanks to
to balancing social engagement
the members and donors whose
with community service.
For those who were unable contributions provide a hope to
those facing food insecurity in
the region.
The Sunriver Women's
Club (SRWC) is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit community service
organization that welcomes
members from Sunriver and
the surrounding communities.
Visit sunriverwomensclub.
org or email info@sunriver
womensclub.org to learn how
to become a member or to attend a new member event
Brent Redenius
President
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Cell: 541-977-6274
brent@springrivertreeservice.com
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