12 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Sisters Classic Old-Time Radio Experience All are invited to step into the past when SCORE performs at The Belfry on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. The players will perform two live-radio broadcasts from My Friend Irma and Escape. Many of the sound effects will be created on stage. Donations gladly accepted at the door; doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call 541-548-0601. Fish Biologist to Speak On Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall, Sisters Trails Alliance presents Fish Biologist Michael Riehle, who will discuss salmon and steelhead habitat restoration on Whychus Creek. This is free to the public; and doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call 541-549-7006 or go online to sisterstrails.com. Halloween at the Fire Hall Spooks, goblins, and kids are invited to a howling good time at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Come play games and – if you dare – venture into the haunted maze at the annual Halloween event. There will be refreshments, prizes, and candy for all the trick-or-treaters. Grab your friends and join the volunteers for a screaming fun time! For more info call 541-549-0771. Pumpkin Party On Halloween Day (Saturday, October 31) from 10 a.m. to noon, all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, paintings and crafts at the Sisters Library. For more information, please call the library at 541-312-1072. 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. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” First Aid and CPR class on Monday, November 16, 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. Cost is $10 ($15 if you require the AHA certifi cation card). Log on to sistersfi re.com and select the “CPR” tab to print the registration form, or stop in at the Sisters Fire Hall. For info: Gail at 541-595-5712. Caregivers Support Group Together For Children offers a Caregivers Support Group at the SPRD building, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday through December 17. Anyone raising a child, birth to teens, is welcome – parents and grandparents, fosters and more. Childcare provided as needed. For more information call Linda, 541-420-8110 or go to together-for-children.org. Facebook for Beginners On Friday, November 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library, a free session on the basics of Facebook will be offered. Bring your laptop or tablet. Space is limited, so registration is recommended at the library, by calling 541-312-1072, or online at deschuteslibrary.org. Alateen in Sisters Beginning this week, on Thursday, October 22, Alateen meetings will now take place at 7 p.m. every Thursday at The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. These meetings are for teens affected by the alcohol or substance abuse of someone in their life, to be able talk with other teens in a safe and confi dential setting. For questions on the meeting call 541-549-1527; for Alateen info go to al-anon.org/for-alateen. Family Math Night Sisters Elementary School and the SPTC (Sisters Parent Teacher Community) invites everyone to Family Math Night on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at SES. Learn about Math Common Core and make math games to take home. Just $1 for pizza and drinks! For additional information call 971-570-2405. “Know Out West” at the Sisters Library On Thursday, October 22 at noon at the Sisters Library, local author and historian Jean Nave will give a presentation on Native Americans in the greater Sisters area. The event is free, and takes a look at archeology fi nds and recent updates on the early residents of Sisters. For more information call Liz at 541-312-1032. Annual Halloween Parade Sisters Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sisters, will take place on Friday, October 30 at 3 p.m. at Fir Street Park (note venue change due to construction at Village Green). Kids up to age 10 must be in costume and accompanied by their parent or caregiver. Costumes are required for kids, along with a registration form available at the Sisters Library. A donation of a non-perishable item for the Sisters Food Bank is also requested. Info: 541-350-3085. Digital Downloads Lab On Wednesday, November 11 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, magazines and more. Space is limited, so registration is recommended at the library, by calling 541-312-1072, or online at deschuteslibrary.org. Authors Support Group All self-published authors, those who want to be, and those who would like to help are welcome to come to share tips, ideas and support on getting published, launching books and more. Sisters Authors Support Group meets the 2nd Friday of each month. For information call Diane Goble at 541-588-0081. “Near Space” Presentation At The Belfry on Tuesday, November 17, Sisters Science Club presents Steven Peterzen of ISTAR. Peterzen will discuss “Near Space Research – A Stratospheric View.” The lecture is at 7 p.m. and $5 (but free to students, teachers, and club donors). Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call 541-419-4679, go online to sistersscienceclub.org., or visit theistargroup.com. Chess Clubs Need Coaches The chess clubs at Sisters Elementary and Sisters Middle School are seeking volunteer coaches. If you enjoy playing chess, want to pass it on to eager students ages 6-12, and have one hour every Wednesday morning to give, please contact Mary Kay Ferwalt at 541-550-6744. The clubs meet at the schools, but are not school sponsored. Lego® Block Party Build! Read! Play! On Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, all ages are invited to the Sisters Library to join other builders and a gazillion Legos! For more information, please call the library at 541-312-1072. Library Open Later for 4th Friday Art Stroll On Friday, October 23, the Sisters Library will be open until 7 p.m. for Sisters’ 4th Friday Art Stroll. All are invited to come view the art featuring the 20th century lives of Native Americans, prints by the late Ray Eyerly, and the artistry of fl intknapper Steve Allely. For more info call 541-549-6157. Geologist to Speak on Predicting Earthquakes The Sisters Science Club presents Geologist Dr. Danielle McKay on Tuesday, October 27 at The Belfry. The lecture is at 7 p.m. and $5 (but free to students, teachers, and club donors). Doors open at 6 p.m. Dr. McKay will discuss the science of predicting Oregon’s next big earthquake and tsunami. For more information call 541-419-4679 or go online to sistersscienceclub.org. Soup’s On! The National Empty Bowls Project takes place Tuesday, November 3 at 6 p.m. at the Sisters High School cafeteria. SHS students and local potters create the bowls; you fi ll it with soup, and leave with a keepsake! All proceeds go to Sisters Family Access Network to provide resources and emergency services to local families. First come, fi rst serve to purchase a bowl for $10, $15, or $20 (or just $5 for soup only in a cafeteria bowl). With bread, cookies & lemonade! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Questions? Call 541-549-0155. Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child collects and delivers shoeboxes fi lled with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, etc. to millions of needy children around the world, bringing a message of hope and love. A packing party will take place at Vast Church (meeting at Sisters High School) at 9:37 a.m. on Sunday, November 15. Food will be served and the community is invited to join this party! Those interested in putting together their own shoebox may go to samaritanspurse.org for detailed instructions; the boxes should be taken to Sisters Community Church during collection week, November 16-23. For more information call 541-390-8724. 4th Friday Art Stroll The Sisters Arts Association presents the 4th Friday Art Stroll on Friday, October 23. Most Sisters galleries will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. or later, with refreshments. Maps for the stroll are available at galleries. Questions? Call 541-549-9552. Celebrate Recovery Anyone struggling with hurts, hang-ups, or habits is welcome to come to this Christ-centered recovery meeting, sponsored by Sisters- area churches. It meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Westside Church-Sisters. For information call 541-389-6859. 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. and feature interactive songs, rhymes, and crafts. Parents or caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to join in all the activities! For additional information call 541-312-1072. Pet of the Week Pajama Parties for Kids Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., kids from birth to age 5 are invited to the Sisters Library for evening story time with songs, rhymes, crafts and PJs! Parents or caregivers are required to attend and encouraged to join in all the activities! For more information call 541-312-1072. Women’s Cancer 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 info, please call Jan at 541-549-2015, Maggie at 541-815-8131, or Marilyn at 541-382-4492. 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. Inner Matrix Book Club The Inner Matrix Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 68105 Peterson Burn Rd. Contact A’Journe Spyker at 360-216-6095 or ajourne.1111@gmail for additional information, or go online to joeyklein.com. JACK is a sweet 2-year-old Lab mix who came to the shelter as a stray and was sadly never reclaimed. He’s now patiently awaiting his forever home. Though his history is unknown, Jack is playful, energetic, and loves to play with toys! This happy boy should have no issue keeping up with you on hikes and walks around Central Oregon, so come in to the shelter to get acquainted today! Call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 Sponsored by ALLAN GODSIFF SHEARING 541-549-2202 SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdhillslutheranchurchsistersor.com 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 (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 | westsidechurch.org 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 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 11 a.m. Saturday Worship New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 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 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. 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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