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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
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