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10 Wednesday, April 19, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Volunteer for Folk Festival Sisters Folk Festival will hold a Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday, April 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Meet volunteers and organizers, and learn about being a part of the event; it’s a fun way to hear great music and make new friends! For info contact Kerani Mitchell at kerani@sistersfolkfestival.org, go to sistersfolkfestival.org/ volunteer or call 541-549-4979. Live Music Fundraiser Thursday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hood Avenue Art, Melanie Rose Dyer and Daniel Cooper will play original blues, folk-rock and Americana songs to raise funds for Circle of Friends. Suggested donation is $10 and 100% of the proceeds go to the nonprofi t mentoring program. Refreshments will be available. RSVP: 541-719-1800 or info@hoodavenueart.com. Mr. SHS Pageant Sisters High School will hold the annual Mr. SHS Pageant in the school auditorium Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 from contestants or at the door. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to Sisters Family Access Network. Questions? Call the school, 541-549-4045. Bingo & Community Dinner On Monday, April 24, all are invited to Sisters High School for a night hosted by Sisters Park & Recreation District and Outlaws Together. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy a delicious dinner, just $2 per plate. Bingo will follow at 6:30 p.m., $15 for 11 games. There are great prizes, with a grand prize of an iPad Air 2! The night includes a silent auction as well. For additional information call Gary Thorson at 541-549-4050. CPR and First Aid Class Citizens4Community is presenting another free Soup & Civility evening on Thursday, April 20 from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. All are invited to to share their voice at “Choosing Civility: A Community Conversation.” A light meal is provided, so an RSVP is requested by calling 541-549-1482 or online at citizens4community.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the American Heart Assoc. “Heartsaver” CPR/AED and First Aid class at the Sisters Fire Hall on Saturday, April 22 with the First Aid portion on Sunday, April 23, both at 9 a.m. The cost for both days is $10 (or $15 if you require the AHA certifi cation card). Register at sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Info: 541- 595-5712 or 541-508-9534. Special Services at New Hope Stars Over Sisters Star Party Civility Project Discussion Rev. Jerry and Plum Gillock will be ministering with music and preaching at New Hope Christian Center at 6 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22, and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 23. They established “His Restoration Ministries” to renew an emphasis in the church on the Kingdom of God. The church is at 222 Trinity Way. Info: 503- 910-9069 or 503-779-6377. Learn about the night skies in the fi rst Star Party of the season! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, April 29 at 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. For more information call 541-549-8846. Hope Beyond Heartache Enter the Rodeo Parade Pure Desire Ministries offers proven resources to guide, support, and install healthy personal sexual boundaries within the framework and practical applications of Christ’s healing power and presence. Sisters Church of the Nazarene will be showing the Conquer Series for men. Contact Pastor Chuck for info at 541-389-8960 or 2sistersnaz@gmail.com. Kindergarten Roundup Sisters Kindergarten Roundup pre-registration will take place Friday, April 28, with two sessions: 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Children who will be age 5 on or before 9/1/17 are eligible for the 2017-18 school year. Call the SES office at 541-549-8981 to schedule an appointment. Forms are at the offic and must be completed and returned by Friday, April 21. Birth certificate and immunization records are required when registering. Help for Veterans American Legion Post 86 Service Offi cer Tom Barrier will be at Ray’s Food Place the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 1 to 4 p.m. (back meeting room) to help veterans seeking assistance with the VA. Those needing help with disability benefi ts, vision or hearing appointments or enrollment, bring your DD Form 214 or call Tom at 541-408-5594. Registration is now open online at sistersrodeo.com for the Sisters Rodeo Parade to take place Saturday, June 10. Be part of the tradition! Entries are limited and the deadline is Monday, May 15. Questions? Call Jeri at 541-588-0689 or 541-549-0251 or email buckmann88@gmail.com. Sisters Walking Group Enjoy walking with others? All are welcome to meet every Friday at Village Green Park for a walk from 10 to 11 a.m. For additional information call Gennifer at 541-410-9245. On Human Traffi cking The Sisters School District counseling department is sponsoring a presentation on human traffi cking to be held on Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. in the SHS auditorium. Nita Belles will speak on the subject. She is the managing director of the nonprofi t In Our Backyard, and the regional director of Central Oregonians Against Traffi cing Humans. For more information contact Mark Stewart at 541-549-4049. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! Call Katie at 541-719-8727 or go to hopeafricakids.org. Open Barn Sunday! Harmony Farm Sanctuary is having an Open Barn Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 16054 Perit-Huntington Rd. in Sisters. All are invited to tour the farm and meet the animals, including the new calf Norman! Suggested donation is $5 per person. For more information call Sana at 541-549-1991 or see the farm’s Facebook page. Theater Performances The Silent Echo Theater Co. will perform “Now You’re Talking: Sisters One-Acts” at The Belfry at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 27-29; also at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29. You may purchase tickets in advance at bendticket.com: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors 65 and older. Tickets (cash only) at the door are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. For additional information call 541-719-8779. Arbor Day Celebration The City of Sisters invites the community to the 10th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Village Green Park on Friday, April 28 at 11:45 a.m. The ceremony will include a ceremonial tree planting by Sisters kindergartners. For additional information call City Hall at 541-549-6022. Rotary Invitational A multi-school track meet, the Rotary Invitational, will be held at Sisters High School on Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m. Net proceeds will go to the track team. If you’d like to help out during the event, call Mike Bidasolo at 541-419-3737. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. Liz Moncrief will share on the care and maintenance of looms and spinning wheels. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For more info call 541-639-3217. “Better Half” Marathon The Sisters “Better Half” Marathon, a family-friendly event, will be held Saturday, April 29. All proceeds go to the Sisters High School Swim Team. You may run or walk a 1/4 or 1/2 marathon, individually or with a partner. Registration forms and details are at sistershalfmarathon.com or call Bryn at 541-549-1171 for additional information. cat of the Week Child Car Seat Checkup The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District will hold a child car seat checkup on Friday, May 5, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. Nationally certifi ed technicians will check your child’s seat for any recalls, as well as proper fi t and installation, and caregivers may receive help with installation (bring your child, and seat and vehicle user manuals, if possible). No appointment is necessary; plan on at least 20 minutes per seat. For more information call 541-549-0771. April p calendar Baby Steps At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, a special, gentle story time for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers will be presented at the Sisters Library. For details call 541-312-1072. Tween Poetry Writing Camp At the Sisters Library on Tuesday, April 25, a workshop for budding writers ages 9 to 12 will be presented at 4 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Registration is required; call Community Librarian Paige at 541-617-7078. Appropriation vs. Appreciation At the Sisters Library at noon on Thursday, April 27, join artist and educator Jason Graham, a slam poetry champion and speaker who performs hip hop as MOsley WOtta, for a conversation exploring cultural appropriation. Jason shares his own poetry and the words of other artists who may or may not have crossed the line. For information call 541-312-1072. Pendant Making Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 At the Sisters Library at noon on Friday, April 28, librarian and jewelry-maker Chandra vanEijnsbergen will lead a pendant-making workshop at the Sisters Library. This is part of the library’s Novel Idea program featuring Yaa Gyasi’s book, “Homecoming,” and the pendants given to half-sisters Effi a and Esi by their mother. Due to limited space, registration is required at 541-312-1032 or online at deschuteslibrary.org/calendar. PHOENIX is a beautiful, 3-year-old shorthaired kitty who came from an overcrowded home. She arrived at the shelter with three kittens who she cared for in a foster home. Her foster family says that she can be shy at fi rst, but is very affectionate and loves to sit in her person’s lap. Now that Phoenix’s kittens have found homes, she is ready for one of her own. Could you be the one to adopt this sweet girl? Open Computer Lab On Inclusive Communities All are invited to “Where Are You From? Exploring What Makes Us Oregonians,” a free conversation with Kerani Mitchell. It will be offered on Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. How do we build communities that welcome people of all backgrounds? This program is hosted by the Sisters Women’s Huddle and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. For info call 541-323-6927, email sistershuddle@icloud.com, or go to oregonhumanities.org. SISTERS LIBR ARY Sponsored by Sisters Veterinary Clinic 541-549-6961 Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to come to the open computer lab to practice computer skills and get help from library staff with any problems they may be experiencing. For more information call 541-312-1072. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and feature songs, rhymes and crafts designed to grow young readers. Parents or caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate! For info call 541-312-1072. SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Westside Church | Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 | westsidechurch.org 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499. 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 POLICY: Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run on this page at no charge. 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