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12 Wednesday, September 9, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Meet the Superintendent Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to meet Sisters School District’s new superintendent, Curtiss Scholl, on Monday, September 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School. All are welcome! Questions? call Mel Petterson at 541-549-8521 x4013. Taste of Sisters It’s the 3rd annual fundraiser for Sisters Kiwanis and Furry Friends Foundation, with great food from Sisters restaurants, live music and dancing to Beatles cover band Juju Eyeballs, and a performance by Central Oregon Aerial Artists. It all takes place at Eurosports Friday, September 18 at 6 p.m. Limited tickets; they must be purchased in advance at Eurosports or bendticket.com (sliding scale, $15 to $50, what you can afford). 541-549-2471. Fall Family Fun Festival Seeking a fun, free activity for your children? Sisters Church of the Nazarene is hosting a family festival on Saturday, September 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. that includes an infl atable obstacle course, bounce house, giant balloon launcher, face painting, games, hay ride, hot dogs, cake walk and more! Questions? 541-647-4838. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. for a 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. Free! Info: Ron, 541-549-8846. Family Fun & Picnic The community is invited for family fun on Sunday, September 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Edward Roman Catholic Church. Enjoy grilled food, lemonade, ice cream, games and a dunk tank! Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Info, call Karen, 541-595-1029. Circle of Friends Seeks Friends for Children Mentoring works! Be someone who matters to someone who matters. Become a friend who listens, cares, and who helps a young person grow and succeed. Circle of Friends in Sisters provides training and support. Contact Beth at beth@ acircleoffriendsoregon.com or call 541-588-6445. Women’s Cancer Support Sisters Cancer Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. at Sisters City Hall Thursday, September 24. Speaker will be Ann Ford, a local retirement counselor. For more info: Jan at 541-549-2015, Maggie at 541-815-8131, or Marilyn at 541-382-4492. Crafters Sought Quality-oriented crafters are sought as consigners for the 40th annual Snowfl ake Boutique, Nov. 6 & 7. Jury will be Saturday, September 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond. Info, call Jan at 541-350-4888 or Tina at 541-447-1640 or go online to snowfl akeboutique.org. Sisters Arts Assoc. Meeting The Library Book Club The Sisters Arts Association is holding an open meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17 at Alpenhimmel Creative Arts Emporium, 392 W. Main Ave., open to current SAA members and anyone interested in joining. Sisters Arts Association is nonprofi t, made up of artists, art galleries, and all those interested in the arts in Sisters. All are welcome. Questions? Call 503-349-6938. Read and discuss “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher” by Timothy Egan with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. (an hour earlier than previous meetings). The book is part of the library’s “Author! Author!” series. Info: 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. “Big Rig” Celebration Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is hosting The Notables in concert Sunday, September 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. in an outdoor tent at the church. Free, but donations will be taken for Circle of Friends. This 17-member Big Band era group invites you to wear your dancing shoes! 541-588-6445. Together For Children presents its 8th annual Big Rig Celebration at Knife River in Tumalo on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is for kids under age 6. Admission is $5 per child, but the fi rst 100 kids are admitted free! Questions? Please call 541-420-8110 or go online to together-for-children.org. Join the Chorale Rehearsals begin Monday, September 14 for Sisters High Desert Chorale. It meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday. No auditions; all voices are needed, no experience is required! Info, contact Irene at 541-549-1037 or lidenmezzo@gmail.com. Volunteer for Book Corner Friends of the Sisters Library needs volunteers to work the Book Corner 2-1/2 hours once a month, Tuesday or Saturday. The program supports the library, offering exhibits, events, scholarships, and adding to the collections. If you’d like to help, contact Lynne at 541-588-6077 or lwood7150@gmail.com. Hey Kids, It’s Time to Sing! Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to join Sisters Children’s Choir! Orientation/registration is Monday, September 14, 4 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, with weekly rehearsals at 4 p.m. every Monday. Questions? Call Lola at 541-390-4615 or email her at sisterschildrenschoir@gmail.com. Woodland Roads Workshop On Thursday, September 17 from noon to 5 p.m., a free workshop on taking care of your roads (dirt or rock) will be held by the Oregon Dept. of Forestry. This is hands-on and in the fi eld, so wear sturdy footwear and bring your lunch (snacks and water provided). Reserve at 541-548-6088 and meet at the offi ces in Sisters at 16721 Pine Tree Lane. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, September 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. and cover making cards out of handwoven cloth & fi bers. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! Info: 541-639-3217 or weave- spin-centraloregon.org/wp. Family Fun Story Times Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 start at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 17 and run every Thursday at that time. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts. Caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in add the activities! For more information call the library at 541-312-1072. Big Band Concert for Circle of Friends Volunteer for Fresh Hop! Volunteers are needed to pour beer for Sisters Fresh Hop Festival Saturday, September 26 at Village Green Park. Two 4-hour shifts are available. Contact Jeri at 541-549-0251 or jeri@sisterscountry.com. CPR/AED & First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the American Heart Association “Heartsaver” First Aid and CPR class on Saturday, September 26 at the Sisters Fire Hall. Cost is $10 ($15 if you require the AHA certifi cation card). Register at the Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St., or go to sistersfi re.com to print the registration form (select the “CPR” tab). Info: 541-595-5712. Learn to Trust Your Intuition Can you trust your intuition? Author, teacher, and health intuitive Karen Grace Kassy says you can, if you learn to hone your skills. At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23 at the Sisters Library, Karen will give a presentation on developing your intuitive skills. Karen has taught to worldwide audiences; this is free to the community! Info: 541-312-1032. AARP will offer a driver safety class at Black Butte Ranch Tuesday, September 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. $15 AARP members, $20 for non-members. Enroll by calling 541-595-2191. Pet of the Week Free Folk Festival Events Enjoy the following free SFF events: this Friday & Saturday, “Pickin’ Central” at the Sisters Chamber offi ce, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday, workshops with performers, 12 to 4 p.m. at Sisters Coffee Co.; Americana Project and festival performers at Fir Street Park Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.; and the community celebration at Village Green Park on Sunday from 10 to 11:15 a.m. For more information call 541-549-4979. 10K Challenge, Run to the Top of Black Butte! Sisters Kiwanis is holding a 10K run to benefi t service projects and club scholarships. The race up Black Butte on Saturday, September 19 will have 3,200' elevation gain and is limited to 200 runners. Cost is $60; register at http://tinyurl.com/ BlackButteChallenge. You may register up until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16. For additional information call Matt at 541-647-7586. ROXIE is almost 8 years old, a sweet Lab mix whose owners couldn’t have her on their property. She is now looking for her forever home. Don’t let her age fool you; Roxie is playful and energetic! This girl wants to spend time indoors, being included in her family’s activities. Hanging out in the backyard by herself is NOT for her! Call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 Sponsored Sp p on o so sore re ed by b y PONDEROSA PROPERTIES, LLC 541-549-2002 800-650-6766 Pet Place ... Christian Basics Bible Series The fi rst and third Thursday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., a Christian study on many topics takes place at 324 W. Washington Ave. A light dinner is available if you call ahead at 541-219-6739. Topics will change every 7th meeting. … is published by The Nugget Newspaper free of charge for FREE PETS seeking homes, and LOST & FOUND animals. LOST DOG: “SNOOPY” the Beagle bas last seen on Wednesday, September 2 off Camp Polk Road in the Panoramic area. He has been chipped. Please call Dave Elpi at 541-549-1659 or 541-410-4509 if you’ve seen or have Snoopy. Notice to Black Butte Hikers On Saturday, September 19 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., the Run to the Top Black Butte Challenge 10K will be taking place on the Black Butte Trail. Greater-than-normal traffi c can be expected on the roads to the trailheads and on the trail itself. Sisters Kiwanis is working in partnership with the Sisters Ranger District. 541-647-7586. “Smart Driver” Course LOST CAT: “SISSY” is white & gray with beautiful green eyes. An indoor-only cat (no collar), she has a topped left ear. Sissy was lost off Ponderosa Loop. She is shy and may be hiding in a barn, woodpile, under a deck... Call Tanja or Zan at 541-317-0399. Contacts if you’ve lost or found a pet in the area: 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 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 shepherdhillslutheranchurchsistersor.com 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. – Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. – Episcopal Sunday Worship Kids’ crafts and childcare at both services Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship Service (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 10:45 a.m. – Sunday Worship | sistersnaz.org 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 (Nondenom.) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship Westside Church – Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 10:45 a.m. – Sunday Service | westsidechurch.org Vast Church (Nondenom.) 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 New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 541-549-2277 10:30 a.m. – Sunday Worship sistersnewhopechristiancenter.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • 541-977-2766, 541-549-4587, 541-549-1385 10 a.m. – Sunday Sacrament Meeting Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Announcements Policy: Nonprofi t organizations, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices are welcome to run on this page at no charge. Sisters events take fi rst priority, and all submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows. Submit via email to: teresa@nuggetnews.com, or drop off a hard copy at The Nugget offi ce, 442 E. Main Ave. You must include a “for more information” phone number in the announcement. Deadline is noon, Mondays.