Sunriver Scene July 2026 - Flipbook - Page 22
A celebration of photography at Betty Gray Gallery at Sunriver Resort
By Jim Fister
We would like to get in
line with everyone else to
wish a Happy 250th Birthday
to America.
Of course, since it’s Sunriver,
we’ll be without fireworks,
and focused on celebrating in
other ways.
One way is to celebrate the
creativity of local artists.
The Betty Gray Gallery in
the Sunriver Lodge is featuring
two local photographers.
Landscape photography
Kristina Zieglar is a landscape photographer based in
Bend, where she has lived for
more than 30 years.
As a young child, she loved
visiting the woods near her
home in Illinois and staring up
at the night sky.
This led to many adventures hiking, backpacking,
climbing mountains and
international travel.
Zieglar started seriously pursuing her photography upon
her retirement in 2016. Zieglar
has specialized in what is called
“astro landscape photography.”
Her aim in her photography
of the night sky is to combine
the scientific, artistic and spiritual aspects of studying and
photographing scenes that
many people are unable to see.
She has introduced many
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver: The gallery features
more than 30 local artists. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
daily in The Village at Sunriver.
Nancy McGrath-Green Gallery: Open 1 to 4 p.m.
weekdays and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at
Sunriver Christian Fellowship.
people to the wonders and
magic of the night sky, both
through her photography and
teaching. Zieglar will be featured in the upstairs gallery at
the Betty Gray Gallery at the
Sunriver Resort Lodge through
the summer.
Sunriver photographer
Downstairs, the gallery features a show from photogra-
Betty Gray Gallery of Art: Open daily during
business hours at the Sunriver Resort Lodge.
Sunriver Public Safety Building: Open 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. weekdays. The art displays are in the lobby
and in Seator Hall. A collaboration between the
Artists’ Gallery and Sunriver Service District.
pher and Sunriver resident
Paul Evanson.
His photography is rooted in his deep love for Central Oregon and the quiet
p owe r o f i t s l a n d s c a p e
and wildlife.
His work focuses on the region's high desert light, forests,
rivers, mountains and native
wildlife, capturing the brief
moments when nature reveals
something extraordinary.
Rather than simply documenting a scene, Evanson
builds his photography around
patience, timing and presence.
He returns to the same places
again and again, waiting for the
light, mood and movement
that transform a moment into
fine art.
His show will be on display
through the summer.
Oregon Health Authority urges Oregonians to prepare for dangerous heat
As Oregon enters the hottest months of the year, Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
encourages people to protect themselves, their families
and their communities from
heat-related illness.
Heat-related illnesses can
develop quickly and can become life-threatening. Older
adults, infants and young children, outdoor workers, people
experiencing homelessness,
pregnant people and those with
chronic health conditions face
a higher risk during periods of
extreme heat.
Precautions to follow during
heat waves:
• Spend time in air-conditioned buildings whenever
possible and limit outdoor
activity during the hottest part
of the day, typically between 10
a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Schedule outdoor work and
recreation for early morning or
evening hours.
• Use cooling methods such
as cool showers, damp cloths
and misting.
• We a r l o o s e - f i t t i n g ,
lightweight and light-colored
clothing. Use sunscreen.
• Drink water regularly throughout the day, especially when working or
exercising outdoors.
• Avoid excessive alcohol
consumption and limit drinks
with high amounts of caffeine
or sugar.
• Never leave children, older
adults or pets unattended in
parked vehicles.
• Check on neighbors, family
members and friends who may
be more vulnerable to heat.
People also should recognize
the warning signs of heatrelated illness.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include heavy
sweating, dizziness, weakness,
nausea, headache and muscle
cramps. Heat stroke is a med-
ical emergency and may cause
a body temperature above 103
degrees, confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures or severe
headache. Anyone experiencing
symptoms of heat stroke should
receive immediate medical
attention. Call 911 right away.
Find information about local
cooling centers, shelters and
other community resources by
contacting 211info or visiting
healthoregon.org/heat or Ore
gon.gov/heat.
4 World-Class Orchestra Concerts
Pops & Family Concerts
Guest Artists include:
Pianist Michelle Cann, Violinists
William Hagen and Tessa Lark,
Central Oregon Mastersingers
& Bass-Baritone Timothy Jones
Concerts at Sunriver Resort Great Hall
& Tower Theatre in Bend
AUGUST 10-20, 2026
49th Season in Bend & Sunriver
sunrivermusic.org
541.593.1084
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