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12 Wednesday, September 23, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S fearn 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. From noon to 1 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! For info call 541-312-1032. 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. Rendezvous in the Pines On Friday, October 9 at Aspen Lakes Lodge, the Rotary Club of Sisters presents an Oktoberfest dinner, wine and beer tasting, wine and beer raffl es, silent auction, dessert auction and fun! It begins at 6 p.m. and is a fundraiser to purchase a walk- behind tractor for Seed to Table and Rotary projects. Tickets are $40; purchase from Rotarians and at US Bank. Questions? Call Lei at 808-741-1642. Seeking Large-Print and Children’s Books Big Band Concert for Circle of Friends 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. Car Seat Checkup A child car seat checkup will be held Thursday, September 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. Seats will be checked for proper fi t with the child and vehicle, and will also be checked for recalls and expiration dates. Free! For more information call 541-549-0771. Art Show, Sale, Raffl e and Auction for Mustangs A fundraising art show and sale, auction and raffl e for the nonprofi t Mustangs to the Rescue takes place on Thursday, September 24 at Sisters Movie House. There will be “once wild” mustangs on site, and a chance to learn about horse rescue and the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program. For additional details and times call Carol at 541-728-8478. Community Dinner, Silent Auction & Outlaws BINGO The Friends of the Sisters Library Book Corner currently needs large-print and children’s books. Please donate (max. two boxes/bags in good condition) on Tuesdays or Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Funds from sales help the library provide programs and buy new books. The book corner is at the east end of the library. Questions? Call Lynne at 541-588-6077. On Monday, October 12, all are invited to a night hosted by SPRD & Outlaws Together. At 5:30 p.m., enjoy dinner for just $2 per plate by Los Agaves Mexican Grill, then Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m., $15 for 11 games. Great prizes, with a grand prize of an iPad Mini 3! A silent auction is offered as well. Info: Tim, 541-549-4050. Women, Chocolate & Books Free Child Wellness Check A new monthly book club open to all women will have its inaugural meeting Monday, October 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. The fi rst book discussed will be Jane Kirkpatrick’s “Love to Water My Soul,” and the following month’s book will be chosen. For more information call Cookie at 541-771-2214. Alder Springs Trail Hike On Saturday, September 26, Cindy Murray and Bim Gander of FANS of Deschutes Canyon Area will lead a hike on the Alder Springs Trail. Learn about fi sh restoration on lower Whychus Creek! Carpooling takes place at 9 a.m., and registration is required by calling Cindy at 541-771-3267. Standard Poodle Romp On Sunday, September 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Central Oregon Standard Poodle Kennel Club will meet and play! All vaccinations must be current. For location and directions, please call Colette at 541-312-0180 or email her at centralor.standardpoodleclub@ gmail.com. 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. Healthy Beginnings is coming! For families with kids birth through age 5, a FREE wellness/developmental screening takes place at Sisters Elementary School on Friday, October 16. Appointments are available 9 a.m. to noon; walk-ins welcome 9 to 11 a.m. Stations include behavior, development, hearing, vision, dental, speech, nutrition and more! Information on applying for health insurance through Oregon Health Plan will also be available. For appointment: 541-383-6357 or myhb.org. Join the Chorale Rehearsals for Sisters High Desert Chorale take place on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. No auditions, no experience is required! For info contact Irene at 541-549-1037 or lidenmezzo@gmail.com. Art at the Library Now through October 31, art on display at the Sisters Library features ”First Americans” in works by Edward Curtis, Ray Eyerly, Dyrk Godby and others. The exhibit is sponsored by Friends of the Sisters Library. Questions? Call 541-549-6157. 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. Celebrate “Septemberfest” The Sisters Science Club invites the community to a FREE celebration with brats, local beer, and lots of good cheer! Explore eight stations to learn about science in the schools: health education, fl ight science, seed-to-table and much more. It is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m. at The Belfry. This is not a fundraiser; no lecture, no charge! For more information call 541-419-4679. Volunteer for Technical Advisory Committee The City invites those interested to apply for the Community Assets Technical Advisory Committee to advance two project concepts identifi ed by the committee as feasible: a Field House, and Combination Project (to include a convention center with winter sports park & arts/science/history building). Applications are at Sisters City Hall or www.ci.sisters.or.us and will be accepted until Friday, September 25. Questions? Contact Kathy, 541-323-5213 or knelson@ci.sisters.or.us. Benefi t Concert with Dana fyons On Saturday, October 17 from 8 to 10 p.m., a benefi t concert with folk and alternative rock musician Dana Lyons will be held at HarmonyHouse, 17505 Kent Rd. Funds raised will go to Equine Outreach of Bend. Doors open 7 p.m. for a potluck or bring-your-own picnic; BYOB. Tickets are $25 online at equineoutreach.com or call Lynn at 541-419-4842. Golden Eagle Lecture Frank Isaacs, co-founder of the Oregon Eagle Foundation, will discuss the status of golden eagles in Oregon in a free lecture at The Belfry, “On Golden Eagle Wings.” The lecture is on Sunday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. and is free, presented by Friends of the Sisters Library and the Jim Anderson Chair Endowment. Questions? Call 541-410-9070. Family Fun Story Times Family Fun Story Times for kids birth through 5 are held at the Sisters Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with songs, rhymes, and crafts. Caregivers must attend; for information call the library at 541-312-1072. 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. Mentoring Class for COPY Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth is a program of the Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Offi ce, matching volunteer mentors to children with an incarcerated parent. Saturday, September 26, COPY offers a free 6-hour training and orientation class. Registration is required in advance at 541-388-6651 or email COPY@deschutes.org. More info on the program is at sheriff.deschutes.org/copy. New Book Club A’Journe Spyker invites all those interested to a nine-week “Conscious Transformation” book club starting Wednesday, September 23. No cost. For more details call him at 360-216-6095 or email ajourne.1111@gmail.com. “Love It & Leave It” Day The community is invited to help clean up area trails and hike with a wilderness ranger or trained volunteer on Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Sisters Ranger Station; groups will carpool to trails after placement according to various hiking abilities. If planning on helping out, please RSVP by calling 541-390-2400 or register online at centralcascades.org. Pet of the Week The Library Book Club Read and discuss “The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert (an Author! Author! Literary Series book) with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. Sisters RVers If you’ve an RV (camper-back, trailer, fi fth wheel, motor home et al) and would like to know of others in Sisters Country, call Tom Kopec, 541-588-6255. No regular meetings, no offi cers, no dues – just camaraderie and occasional get-togethers to share helpful hints! (There are now about 60 “members.”) Open Computer Labs Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to practice computer skills and get help with specifi c problems at the library’s open computer lab. Questions? Call 541-312-1072. GEORGIA! This adorable 1-Sear-old Rottweiler mix was brought to HSCO as a straS. She is a big, high-energS girl looking for an active familS to keep her busS! Georgia seems to have had little training, but she is food-motivated and verS eager to please. She has gotten along with everSone she’s met at the shelter, but HSCO is suggesting a home with children over the age of 10 Sears. Come in to meet Georgia todaS! Call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 Sponsored by Hey Kids, It’s Time to Sing! Children ages 4 to 7 are invited to join Sisters Children’s Choir! Rehearsals are every Monday at 4 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. every Monday. Questions? Call Lola at 541-390-4615 or email her at sisterschildrenschoir@gmail.com. 541-549-2275 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 Sunday School 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 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 Calvary Chapel (Nondenom.) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 11 a.m. – Saturday Worship 222 Trinity Way • 541-549-2277 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 10:30 a.m. – Sunday Worship 68885 Trinity Way • 541-977-2766, 541-549-4587, 541-549-1385 sistersnewhopechristiancenter.com 10 a.m. – Sunday Sacrament Meeting Chapel in the Pines Baha’i Faith Meetings Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion 10 a.m. – Sunday Worship 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. 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. 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