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12 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Community Dinnsr, Silsnt Auction & Outlaws BINGO 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. RendezvousvinvthevPines 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 bhildren’s Books 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. Women,vChocozatev&vBooks 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. Career Funds Available Kiwanis’ Career Opportunity Fund provides fi nancial assistance to start, augment, or complete a career (vocational, technical, artistic, general) and is available to qualifi ed adults over 25, residents of the Sisters School District. Applications are at the Habitat offi ce, FAN offi ce, at SistersKiwanis.org, or call 541-410-2870. 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. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, October 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. and cover making purses and totes from fabric. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For more info call 541-639-3217. Art at ths 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. The Library Book blub 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. “Lovs It & Lsavs 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. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, October 10 at 7 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. Scholastic Book Fair Creep on in to the “Undead & Well-read” Scholastic Book Fair at the Sisters Middle School library: Monday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 21 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and during parent-teacher conferences. All proceeds will go toward purchasing books for the SMS library! Questions? Please call 541-588-8435. Old-Time Radio Show On Saturday, October 3 at The Open Door, Sisters’ Old-Time Classic Radio Experience group will present an episode from the radio show “My Friend Irma,” along with a preview reading of one-acts that will take place in 2016. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information call 541-548-0601. Frss Child Wsllnsss Chsck Healthy Beginnings is coming! For families with kids age birth through 5, a free wellness and developmental screening takes place at Sisters Elementary School on Friday, October 16. Appointments available 9 a.m. to noon; walk-ins welcome 9 to 11 a.m. Stations include behavior, development, vision, hearing, dental, speech and more! Info on applying for health insurance through Oregon Health Plan will also be available. For appointment: 541-383-6357 or myhb.org. JoinvthevChoraze 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. brafters Wanted Quality rafters for the 40th annual Snowfl ake Boutique (11/6-7) are being sought as consigners. Jury will be held Saturday, October 10, 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond. Jan, 541-350-4888 or Tina, 541-447-1640. “Know Out West” at the Sisters Library boncert with re:Voiced On Thursday, October 22 at noon at the Sisters Library, the community is invited to a presentation on Native Americans in the greater Sisters area. The event is free, and takes a look at what we can learn from the archeology and legends of the early residents of Sisters. For more information call Liz at 541-312-1032. Geologist to Speak on Predicting Earthquakes On Monday, October 19, the a cappellla group re:Voiced is returning for a concert at Sisters High School at 7 p.m. The SHS Jazz Choir will also perform. $10 for students, $15 for adults (under 3 free). Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at musicrevoiced.com (processing fees apply). Come support the jazz choir and don’t miss a great performance! For info call Ann Alisa at 541-588-8435. SistersvRVers The Sisters Science Club presents Geologist Dr. Danielle McKay on Tuesday, October 27 at The Belfry. The lecture is free and begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Dr. McKay will discuss the science of predicting Oregon’s next big earthquake and tsunami. Questions, call 541-419-4679. 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.”) BenefivtvConcertvwithv DanavLyons Opsn Computsr Labs 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. Goldsn Eagls Lscturs 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. Volunteer with Habitat! Positions are available in the Sisters Habitat ReStore, Thrift Store, and at the construction site. Enjoy fl exible schedules in a fun environment and work with a great organization that helps hard-working folks attain affordable homeownership. Orientations take place at the Sisters Habitat offi ce (above the Thrift Store, 141 W. Main Ave.) 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at noon. RSVP to 541-549-1193 or marie@sistershabitat.org. 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. 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. Questions? Call Lola at 541-390-4615 or email her at sisterschildrenschoir@gmail.com. Women’s bancer Support Sisters Cancer Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. at Sisters City Hall on Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m. For more information, please call Jan at 541-549-2015, Maggie at 541-815-8131, or Marilyn at 541-382-4492. FamizyvFunvStoryvTimes Family Fun Story Times for kids birth through 5 are held at the Sisters Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and feature interactive songs, rhymes, and crafts. Caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in the activities. For more info call 541-312-1072. Bottle & Can Drive for Furry Friends Foundation Furry Friends Foundation can use your redeemable bottles and cans. Help us raise funds by dropping them off (in closed plastic bags, please) at the blue recycle bins on the front west porch at The Nugget. They MUST be labeled with OR 5¢ – if not, please take them to the recycle center on Sisters Park Drive. For info: 541-549-9941. Pet of the Week 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 discussed change every 7th meeting. HOMER E. SHAW MEMORIAL SERVICE A memorial service for Homer E. Shaw will be held Tuesday, October 6 at 1 p.m. at Deschutes Memorial Chapel & Gardens in Bend, 63875 N. Highway 97, 541-382-5592. Meet ARCHER, a 6-year-old long-haired cat ready to come home with you! Archer arrived at the shelter as a stray and he’s now on the lookout for a forever home – a home that will appreciate his stunning good looks and charming personality! This handsome guy is a great kitty who deserves a loving home of his very own. Come to the shelter and meet him today! Call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 Sponsored by 541-549-1175 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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