(Drew Leavitt, Shelly Leavitt and Scott Cook are the co-owners of Century Commons Taps and Trucks in the Sunriver Business Park | Photo courtesy of Century Commons Taps and Trucks)
Every year, the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce find ways to expand its services its members and the community.
In the last year, the chamber started the Sunriver Saturday Market, hosted educational forums including how to use Canva and identify counterfeit money, and hosted a canned food drive and a pumpkin decorating contest. The second annual Ornament Quest was held in late November and early December. The chamber provides support to its members in numerous ways including sharing information on social media, in the two email newsletters and articles in the Sunriver Scene, and publishing the Sunriver Magazine, a visitor guide and chamber directory. “I understand how hard every business owner works and it’s important to me that they see value in being a chamber member,” Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Kristine Thomas said. “I am grateful for the support of every member.”
Welcome New Members
Since June 2024, the chamber added 22 new members including Landmarks Unlimited Inc., La Pine Rodeo, Whiskey River Bar, Mysa Massage Therapy, A Turning Point Counseling, Snappy Sitters, Fly & Field Outfitters, Happen and Sunriver Pet Boutique and Spa. In June, the chamber welcomed Sunriver Raft & Float, Century Commons Taps and Trucks, Integra-Built and Clear River Art Studio.
Here are brief introductions to June’s new members:
Century Commons Taps & Trucks
Siblings Scott Cook and Shelly Leavitt know how challenging it can be when trying to find a restaurant to accommodate the culinary tastes of out-of-town guests or family members. That’s one of the reasons they along with Drew Leavitt are excited to welcome guests to Century Commons Taps & Trucks in the Sunriver Business Park. Century Commons will be open 11am to 10pm seven days a week in the summer months. “We carefully considered each food truck, wanting to make certain that we enjoyed the food, and the owners had a good business plan,” said Scott, who interviewed more than 25 potential food vendors for seven spots. “We chose food vendors who are interested in making this a welcoming place for community members as well as visitors.”
Their goal was to offer a variety of food choices, so there’s something for everyone’s food likes. The food trucks will be That Guy’s Bistro, Chulitas Mexican, Alley Dogz, God of Pizza, Wonderland Chicken and Zorbas the Greek. There is one more food truck, still pending. There will be 18 taps offering beer, cider and kombucha and refrigerators offering grab and go beverages, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. The food carts opened the last week of June.
Century Commons Taps & Trucks has seating for 30 people inside and 70 outside in the covered patio with a gas fireplace. The patio has canvas walls that can be lowered during inclement weather. Together, the business partners have 80 years of experience in hospitality and customer service.
Drew, 53, has 30 years of experience working in restaurants as a manager and bartender; Shelly, 42, has spent most of her career working as an airline host; and Scott, 49, started Fly & Field Outfitters in 1999. “We all have different skill sets and different ways of seeing things, yet we work incredibly well together,” Scott said. “I’m focused on how to get a project completed, Shelly does the research and she’s the creative one, and Drew pays attention to all the details, especially the ones regarding industry details.”
Drew shared they went back and forth on what to name their new business. “We knew we wanted the name to include the word ‘commons,’ because commons are a mutual gathering place where everyone is welcome,” he said.
They invite everyone to stop by and check out Century Commons Taps & Trucks. “We are planning on having a grand opening for community members in the fall,” Scott said.
centurycommonstaps.com • 541-668-7479 • 56805 Venture Lane
Sunriver Raft & Float: Grand Opening Celebration on July 6
Sunriver Raft & Float, a leader in providing exceptional outdoor water adventures in Central Oregon, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Floatation Nation. This strategic move not only expands its service offerings but also enhances the quality and variety of experiences it provides to its valued customers.
To mark this exciting milestone, Sunriver Raft & Float is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration Day from 10am to 4pm Saturday, July 6 at 17480 S Century Dr.
The Grand Opening Celebration Day promises to be a memorable event for families, friends, and adventure enthusiasts. Highlights of the day will include:
Self-Guided Tours: Explore the new range of services and facilities with self-guided tours led by the experienced team.
Water Activities: Enjoy complimentary short trips on tubes, and discounted rates for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Music & Entertainment: Groove to music, enjoy the outdoors, and participate in fun games and contests.
Raffle & Prizes: Enter the raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes, including free adventure packages.
“We are incredibly excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings,” said Ethan Brown, CEO of Sunriver Raft & Float. “Our goal has always been to provide unparalleled outdoor experiences, and with Floatation Nation joining our family, we are confident that our guests will enjoy even more memorable adventures on the beautiful waters of Central Oregon.”
Information and RSVP at raftandfloat.com
IntegraBuilt
IntegraBuilt is a locally owned and operated team of design and construction professionals. IntegraBuilt is dedicated to ensuring every homeowner’s project is designed and completed to their vision. IntegraBuilt has locations in Portland, Salem, Bend and surrounding areas.
Over the decades that IntegraBuilt has been in the construction and remodeling industry, it has seen styles come and go. But what never goes out of style is their homeowners’ desire to work with a company that’s honest, direct, and concerned about doing quality work.
To deliver a beautifully crafted home that reflects the owner’s personality, passions, and who you are in your current stage of life, IntegraBuilt listens carefully to the homeowner’s ideas, dreams, and current pain points. They do kitchen, bathroom and interior living space remodels, exteriors and additions, decks, porches and fences and roofing.
IntegraBuilt works to minimize the stress, time and energy that goes into remodeling projects by proactively solving problems before they even arise and coordinating all the work with your schedule, making sure even the smallest details are perfect.
Clear River Art Studio
Sheila Meador’s love of working on stained glass projects has graduated from her kitchen table to her garage and now a studio and shop in the Sunriver Business Park, 56825 Ventura Lane. “Since I was in high school, I have loved working with stained glass and by opening the studio, I am eager to share my love and knowledge of it with other people,” Meador said.
Guests can take a stained-glass art class or visit during open studio hours. There also is a storefront with local made custom art. Class prices range from $99 for a vacation special class; $150 for a three-hour class; $250 for a two, three-hour classes and $350 for three sessions. All prices include materials.
Classes include learning how to make a stained-glass terrarium, plant stakes, planter, ornament or vase. Open studio is a scheduled time for people to work on their own project, having the space and equipment to be creative at their own pace. They also sell stained glass materials for people to create their projects in their own homes or studios.
“Our goal is to make Clear River Art Studio a place where everyone feels welcome to learn a new craft or have a place to work on a project,” Meador said.
Meador and daughter Kylee place an emphasis on safety in the studio, making certain beginners are learning the steps it takes to create a piece. They plan to add children’s classes in the future. “Working with stained glass requires using many different tools and techniques,” Meador said. “It’s like putting a puzzle together.”
Clear River Art Studio is open 9am-2pm Tuesday-Thursday and 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday.
clearriverartstudio.com • clearriverartstudio@gmail.com • 541-508-7116
Sunriver Saturday Market
The second annual Sunriver Saturday Market is a boutique market featuring 30 vendors is 10am-2pm Saturdays, July 6, August 3, September 7 and October 5 at SHARC, by the basketball court. The market features vendors selling meats, cheeses, produce, sourdough bread, sweet treats, beverages and arts and crafts. “We had our first market on June 1 and several of our vendors sold out of their inventory,” Thomas said. “Our goal is to focus on it being a quaint, welcoming market where locals and visitors can find something for a meal, to decorate their home, gifts or something for themselves.”
The July vendors are:
Food and Beverage: Vegetable Man of Bend, BRL Micro Gardening, Broadus Bees, Compassion Kombucha, Crumb Sourdough, Curmuffin, Hello Darling Sweets, The Crows Croft, Windy Acres Dairy & Creamery, Bombaci Pasta, Slurp Soup & Sandwich Co., Laotian Food Cart, Bonta Gelato, The Royal Juice Company
Arts & Crafts: Lil Mama Meg’s Candles, AKA Jewelry, Crimson & Clover Jan Ferguson Photography, Houser House Creations, JBiggs Designs Jewelry, Mara Crochets Minis, Michele Micheal Art, Wylde Terra Jewelry, Cooks Pottery, Guy Sheeter Woodworking and Jax Hats
Pets: Peaceful Pets Supplements
Market Giveaway
Each market, there is a game for one person to win a gift basket. Be sure to follow the Sunriver Saturday Market on Facebook and Instagram for additional information.
Three ways to support the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce
The chamber relies on the support of its members to fulfill its mission “to promote and enhance the economic vitality of the Sunriver Community. Here are three ways to provide your support:
- Follow the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and Sunriver Saturday Market on Instagram and Facebook. It’s a great way to learn what the chamber is doing to serve the community.
- Subscribe to the two weekly email newsletters by sending an email to exec@sunriverchamber.com
- Become a member. Memberships start at $325 a year and go from the month you sign up to the next year. For example, June 2024 to June 2025. Divide $325 by 12 and that equals $27 a month. The premium membership is $1,200 a year and the gold membership is $650 a year.
