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10 Wednesday, April 1, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Easter Egg-stravaganza Sisters Community Church announces an Egg-stravaganza for all kids in the community from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4. Families are invited to come for all kinds of fun, including a scavenger hunt, egg decorating, games, contests, balloons, snacks and more! Info, call 541-549-1201. Annual Easter Egg Hunt The Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD presents their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5, with the Easter Bunny on hand to greet the kids. The hunt takes place at 1 p.m. at Creekside City Park and the adjoining Creekside Campground, rain or shine! Parking is limited, and kids should arrive by 12:40 p.m. to be divided into age groups. Don’t be late; the eggs go fast! For info call 541-549-0771. Holy Week Schedule at Shepherd of the Hills All are welcome to the services at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church this Holy Week: Maundy Thursday Soup Supper on April 2 is at 6 p.m. with communion service at 7 p.m.; Good Friday service on April 3 is at noon; Easter Sunday sunrise service is April 5 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with the Easter worship service at 10 a.m. For more info call Pastor Ron Gregg at 541-549-5831. Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast On Easter Sunday, April 5, Sisters Nazarene Church invites the community to enjoy a free pancake breakfast served from 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed by a celebration service, “The Rejected Hero” (on the hero who brings real change and hope) at 10:45 a.m. With special activities for kids, and an Easter Egg Hunt for kids elementary age and younger. For more information: 541-647- 4838 or www.sistersnaz.org. Easter Services at St. Edward the Martyr Beginning with Holy Thursday, following is the Easter schedule for St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church: Thursday, April 2, Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7 p.m.; Holy Saturday, April 4, Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, April 5, Mass at 10 a.m. For more info call 541-549-9391. Volunteer for the City’s Urban Forestry Board The City is seeking someone to represent the land development community and another to represent the green industry (supplies, designs, maintains or manages development landscapes), living in or out of city limits. Complete an application by 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. Questions? Contact Patrick at 541-323-5219 or pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet this month at the Sisters Library on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome to attend! For more information call 541-639-3217. Mountain Man Dodgeball Classic Sisters Park & Recreation District presents the 2nd annual Mountain Man Dodgeball Classic! Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sisters High School. Teams require eight players, adults and high school age, with at least three women. $149 per team includes lunch and team t-shirts! Register at mountainmandodgeball.com or call 541-549-2091 for info. Deadline to sign up is April 2. Celebrate Earth Day 2015 with Spring Cleaning Event Join SOLVE, Sisters Park & Recreation District, Sisters’ schools and Sisters Trails Alliance to remove litter from town Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at 9 a.m. at SPRD to receive bags, gloves, and project assignments. And enjoy a “thank-you” party at 1 p.m.! Call 541-549-2019 for more information register at www.solveoregon.org. Cancer Support Group “Support Our Sisters” will meet Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Women who have been diagnosed with cancer are invited to share experiences. For location or other info, please call Connie at 541-923- 7586 or Jan at 541-549-2015. Enter the Rodeo Parade! Entry forms for the 75th Sisters Rodeo Parade are now online at www.sistersrodeo.com. The deadline to apply is May 15 or as soon as it’s full. Questions? Contact Jeri at 541-588-0689 or buckmann88@gmail.com. Past Sisters Rodeo Queens, call Yvette at 541-549-6691; you’re invited to be in a special entry! Music, Movement & Stories For ages 3 to 5, fun with music, movement and stories will be presented at 10:15 a.m. at the Sisters Library on Saturday, April 4. In addition to fun, it’s a time for skills development. Space is limited, so come early! For info call 541-312-1072. Community Input Sought for New Superintendent The public is encouraged to attend the Sisters School Board meeting Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. at the district offi ce, to provide community input on desired qualities and priorities for the new superintendent. Questions? Please call Mel at 541-549-8521 x4013. Kindergarten Roundup Sisters Elementary School Kindergarten pre-registration is Friday, April 24 at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Children who are 5 on or before 9/1/2015 are eligible for the ‘15-’16 school year. Call Mel, 541-549-8521 x4013 for your appointment. Enrollment forms are at the SSD offi ce and must be completed and back to the district offi ce by Friday, April 17, along with (1) birth certifi cate, and (2) immunization records. Grand Opening Celebration for A Home To Share A Home To Share will host its Grand Opening Friday, May 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mary Ellen’s Place, 506 S. Spruce St. The community is invited to join the celebration! Enjoy music, appetizers, and learn about this unique housing opportunity! Info: call Sandy, 541-420-0641. Dental Van Returning The Northwest Medical Teams Urgent Care Dental Van will be in Sisters on Friday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot at Sisters Park & Recreation District. An appointment is required; call FAN at 541-549-0155. The Library Book Club Read and discuss “A Tale for the Time Being,” by Ruth Ozeki, with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Questions? Please contact Linda at 541-312-1074 or lindak@deschuteslibrary.org. City Seeks Planning Commission Member The City of Sisters is accepting applications for one “in-city” volunteer to serve out Planning Commission term (expires June 2017). The commission reviews major land-use applications; advises the City Council on Planning policies and more. Applications are at City Hall or www.ci.sisters.or.us; return with résumé by 5 p.m., April 3 to Patrick Davenport, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759. Info, call Patrick at 541-323-5219. Ten Friends Celebration The Ten Friends Spring Friendraiser will be held on Friday, April 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Aspen Hall in Bend. Enjoy Nepali food, local brews, wine, silent auction, live music with Brad Tisdel and Nepali imports for sale. Suggested dinner donation is $14; kids welcome. 541-420-5910, 541- 280-7778, or 541-549-4902, or go to www.tenfriends.org. Digital Downloads Lab On Wednesday, April 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Sisters Library, a free open lab is offered where you can get help on eReaders, eBooks, digital music and more. Space is limited, so registration early at the library or call 541-312-1072. Annual Chili Feed Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 are held at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. Songs, rhymes and crafts are interactive and designed to grow young readers! Caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in all the activities! For info call 541-312-1072. Fundraising Run/Walk Sisters Library April Exhibit Woody Keen Presentation Pet of the Week Register now for the 4th Annual Sisters Better Half Marathon, to take place on Saturday, April 25. Run or walk this family- friendly event on your own, or team up with your “better half.” Proceeds benefi t the SHS Swim Team. Call Bryn at 541-549- 1171 or register online at www.sistershalfmarathon.com. Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall, the Sisters Trails Alliance will sponsor Woody Keen, a professional trail consultant with over 15 years’ experience in providing trail education, planning, and design services. He will speak on “Leave No Child Indoors – How to Make Trails Interesting for Children.” Free! Doors open at 6 p.m. For info: 541-719- 8822 or www.sisterstrails.com. City Parks Advisory Board Seeks Volunteer The City of Sisters is accepting applications for an “out-of- city” volunteer for the City’s Parks Advisory Board (term ends 8/1/15). The board advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development and preservation of public parks, trails and open space areas. Applications are at www.ci.sisters.or.us or at Sisters City Hall and will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. For more info contact Patrick Davenport at 541-323-5219 or at pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. During April, the Sisters Library will feature “A Novel Idea” art exhibit, based on “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki, sponsored by Friends of the Sisters Library. Question? Contact Linda at 541-549-1222 or go to www.sistersfol.com. HALLIE, a 6-1/2-year-old calico mix, was returned to HSCO when her previous owner could no longer care for her. She has been an indoor/outdoor kitty and would enjoy a similar arrangement in her new home. Hallie is a sweet, talkative girl who deserves to join a loving family. If you’re looking to add a feline such as Hallie to your family, come meet her today! Call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 Sponsored by Francois’ Workshop 541-549-0605 541-815-0624 Pet Place ... First Aid Class Offered The Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD is offering a CPR/AED and First Aid class on Sunday, April 12. Cost is $10 ($15 if you require the AHA certifi cation card). For detailed information log on to sistersfi re.com and select the CPR tab, or stop in at the fi re hall, 301 S. Elm St., to register. Call 541-549-0771. Family Fun Story Times The Great American Chili Feed takes place this year on Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Enjoy homemade chili with all the fi xin’s! $5 adults, $3 under age 10 (free for kids under 5). Proceeds support the activities of Sisters Veterans. For info call John at 541-280-0847. … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. FOUND CAT: Very friendly, mostly white with light brown and orange, foTnd STnday, March 29 on TTmbleweed TTrn, Indian Ford area. Call Naomi, 541-410-8688. Contacts: Humane Society of Central Oregon (Bend), 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Center (Redmond), 541-923-0882; Deschutes County Animal Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Veterinary Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Veterinary Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Veterinary Clinic, 541-389-0391. SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Sfepferd of tfe Hills Lutferan Cfurcf (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 54.-549-583. shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com .0 a.m. – Sunday Worship Tfe Episcopal Cfurcf of tfe Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 54.-549-7087 8:30 a.m. – Ecumenical Sunday Worship .0:.5 a.m. – Episcopal Sunday Worship Sunday School and childcare at both services Sisters Community Cfurcf (Nondenom.) .300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 54.-549-.20. .0 a.m. – Sunday Worship Service sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Sisters Cfurcf of tfe Nazarene 67.30 Harrington Loop Road • 54.-389-8960 .0:45 a.m. – Sunday Worship | sistersnaz.org Mountain Range Cfristian Cfurcf (Nondenom.) Meets at Rio Restaurant • 54.-390-0569 9:30 a.m. – Sunday Worship Westside Cfurcf – Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 54.-382-7504 9 a.m. & .0:45 a.m. – Sunday Services | westsidechurch.org St. Edward tfe Martyr Catfolic Cfurcf .23 Trinity Way • 54.-549-939. 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. & 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Vast Cfurcf (Nondenom.) .700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 54.-7.9-0587 9:37 a.m. – Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Calvary Cfapel (Nondenom.) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 54.-588-6288 .0 a.m. – Sunday Worship Cfapel in tfe Pines Camp Sherman • 54.-549-997., 54.-389-74.0 .0 a.m. – Sunday Worship Seventf-Day Adventist Cfurcf 386 N. Fir Street • 54.-595-6770, 54.-306-8303 .. a.m. – Saturday Worship New Hope Cfristian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 54.-549-2277, 54.-504-922. .0:30 a.m. – Sunday Worship sistersnewhopechristiancenter.com Tfe Cfurcf of Jesus Cfrist of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • 54.-977-2766, 54.-549-4587, 54.-549-.385 .0 a.m. – Sunday Sacrament Meeting Bafa’i Faitf Meetings Call for location • 54.-549-6586 .0:30 a.m. to noon – Sunday Devotional Gatherings Announcements Polzcy: Non-profi t organzzatzons, schools, churches, bzrth, engagement, weddzng & annzversary notzces are welcome to run on thzs page (no charge). Szsters communzty events take fi rst przorzty. 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