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Wednesday,December23,2015The Nugget Newspaper,Sisters,Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Christmas Dinner for the
Sisters Community
All are invited to the annual,
traditional Christmas Day meal,
sponsored by the Sisters-Camp
Sherman Rural Fire Protection
District. The meal will be
served beginning at 1 p.m. on
Friday, December 25 at the
Sisters Fire Hall. Questions?
Please call 541-549-0771.
Music, Movement & Stories
Children ages 3 to 5 (with
their parents or caregivers) are
invited to the Sisters Library on
Wednesday, December 30 at
10:30 a.m. for a fun session of
movement, music and stories,
all designed to develop skills.
For more information call the
library at 541-312-1072.
Community Dinner and
Outlaws BINGO
On Monday, January 11, all are
invited to Sisters High School
for a night hosted by Sisters
Park & Recreation District and
Outlaws Together. From 5:30
to 6:30 p.m., enjoy a delicious
dinner for just $2 per plate!
Bingo then begins at 6:30 p.m.,
$15 for 11 games. Great prizes,
with a grand prize of an iPad
Mini 3! For more info contact
Tim Roth at 541-549-4050 or
tim.roth@sisters.k12.or.us.
Heart of Oregon Mentors
Inspire change and help
our youth build a future by
becoming a mentor with Heart
of Oregon Corps, located
in Sisters. HOC provides
opportunities for young adults
ages 16 to 24, empowering
them to make positive changes
through jobs, education, and
stewardship. Call Amanda or
Jennifer, 541-526-1380 or visit
at 68797 George Cyrus Rd.
Speak Your Peace
Civility Project Contact
The local contact phone
number for the Speak Your
Peace Civility Project and
Citizens4Community in Sisters
is 541-549-1482.
Annual Art Exhibit Update
Entries for the Sisters Library
annual art exhibit will not be
taken until January; however,
information and invitations may
be picked up at the library.
Questions? Call 541-549-9552.
Alateen in Sisters
Alateen meetings 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.
Book Corner Christmas Sale!
The Sisters Library Book Corner
is holding a Christmas Sale
through December 26 with
gently used books perfect for
gift-giving. Books are current
and often look brand new;
now selling 4 for the price of
3! There are also CDs, DVDs
and books on tape. The Book
Corner is open Tuesdays and
Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (closed
Tuesday, December 29 only).
For more information contact
Lynne Wood at 541-588-6077.
Volunteers Needed at
Circle of Friends
Sisters’ mentoring organization,
Circle of Friends, can use
volunteers in a variety of ways,
not just as mentors. You can
teach a cooking class, fold
newsletters for mailing and
much more. Do you have a
few hours to give? Go online to
acircleoffriendsoregon.com
and check out all the current
volunteer opportunities!
Questions? Call 541-588-6445.
A Cup of Tea for FAN
Sisters Family Access Network
invites you to Suttle Tea on
Saturday, December 26. The
cafe will be open from noon
to 5 p.m. that day and 100%
of proceeds from sales during
that period will go to FAN to
help Sisters families in need.
Questions? Please call the FAN
offi ce at 541-549-0155.
See’s Candy from Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Sisters’
See’s Candy sales fundraiser
continues through Thursday,
December 31 (or until it sells
out!) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
daily from their trailer in the
Ray’s parking lot (closed
Christmas Day). Profi ts help
provide scholarships, career-
change assistance, and go to
other service projects in our
community. Questions? Please
call 541-588-6255.
Pet of the Week
Career Funds Available
Applications are available for
the Sisters Kiwanis Career
Opportunity Fund to help adult
residents of Sisters establish an
occupational path. You may
pick up forms at the Kiwanis
House, corner of Oak Street
and Main Avenue from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on Thursdays, and
during regular hours from the
Sisters Habitat for Humanity
offi ce. Info, call 541-410-2870.
Hunter Education Class
For a hunter’s education class
beginning Monday, February 8,
register at www.odfw.com
(hunting–resources–education).
It runs two nights per week for
three weeks, plus a required
fi eld day. Questions? Please call
Rick Cole at 541-420-6934.
Senior Lunches and More
Meet your fellow seniors at
the Sisters Senior Luncheon!
Lunch is served every Tuesday
at noon at Sisters Community
Church with a $3.50 suggested
donation for those over 60. The
espresso hour runs 11 a.m. to
noon, and BINGO is played
after lunch until 2:30 p.m. A
free blood pressure clinic is
offered the last Tuesday of the
month from 11 a.m. to noon.
For info, call 541-678-5483.
HAZEL is a beautiful, sleek,
1.5-year-old kitty looking for a
home of her very own. Hazel and
her young kittens were brought
to HSCO from another shelter,
in hopes of a second chance at
adoption, and the little family has
spent the last few weeks in foster
care. Hazel uses her litter-box
and has been around other cats.
If she sounds like the one
for you, come adopt her today!
Call the Humane Society of
Central Oregon at 541-382-3537
Sponsored by
541-549-1175
Family Fun Story Times
Resuming on January 7,
Family Fun Story Times for
kids birth to 5 are held at the
Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m.
every Thursday (no story time
December 22 or January 2).
They feature interactive songs,
rhymes, and crafts. Caregivers
must attend with the child and
are encouraged to participate!
For info call 541-312-1072.
Pet Place ...
… is published by The Nugget Newspaper free of charge for
FREE PETS seeking homes, and LOST & FOUND animals.
LOST: “POSI” is a neutered male,
black & white tuxedo cat wearing
a red collar with tags and contact
information. He went missing from
the Sisters RV Park across from
FivePine. Please call or text Jennifer
if found or seen at 406-241-3593.
Lost or found a pet in the area? Call HSCO,
541-382-3537; BrightSide, 541-923-0882;
Des. Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596;
Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte
Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Vet
Clinic, 541-389-0391; CRAFT, 541-389-8420.
Organize your Space!
Open Computer Labs
Julie Muller offers expert
advice on how to keep your
personal space organized
and functioning, in a free
presentation at the Sisters
Library on Wednesday,
January 6 at noon. For more
information call 541-312-1034.
Resuming January 5, 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. 541-312-1072.
Holiday Pet Food Drive
Beginning January 5, every
Tuesday night 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 must attend. For
more info call 541-312-1072.
Sisters Cardiostart Resale
Thrift Store is collecting
non-perishable pet food for
dogs and cats to benefi t the
Furry Friends Foundation pet
food drive. For additional
information call 541-549-6105.
Pajama Parties for Kids
Christmas Services & Celebrations
Shepherd of the Hills
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service at
Sisters Community Church
Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church presents
a traditional Christmas Eve
candlelight service at 9 p.m.
on Thursday, December 24.
All are welcome! For more
information call 541-549-5831.
Everyone is invited to
experience a special candle-
lighting service at Sisters
Community Church on
Christmas Eve, December 24
from 5 to 6 p.m. For more
information call 541-549-1201.
Christmas Eve at Sisters
Church of the Nazarene
Christmas Services at
St. Edward the Martyr
All are invited to a special
Christmas Eve service geared
for the whole family at Sisters
Church of the Nazarene. The
special candlelight service
on Thursday, December 24
features songs, stories, puppets
and more and begins at 6 p.m.
The church is located at 67130
Harrington Loop Road, off Gist
Road. Info, call or text 541-647-
4838 or go to sistersnaz.org.
St. Edward the Martyr Roman
Catholic Church presents the
Christmas liturgy schedule:
Christmas Eve, 5:30 p.m. and
8 p.m. Vigil Mass; Christmas
Day, 10 a.m. Mass; New Year’s
Eve, Solemnity of Mary Mother
of God Vigil Mass, 5:30 p.m.;
and New Year’s Day, Mass
at Dawn at 10 a.m. For more
information call 541-549-9391
or go to stedwardsisters.org.
Episcopal Church
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve with
Vast Church
On Christmas Eve, Thursday,
December 24, The Episcopal
Church of the Transfi guration
invites everyone to a 4 p.m.
family service with Holy
Eucharist, and a traditional
service with Holy Eucharist at
9 p.m. There will be childcare
at both. Info, 541-549-7087.
Vast Church invites the
community to a Christmas
Eve service at Fir Street Park,
beginning at 4 p.m. It will
include the Christmas story,
hot cocoa, singing of Christmas
songs and candle-lighting. For
more info call 541-719-0587 or
go to vastchurch.com.
Christmas Eve in
Camp Sherman
Celebrate Recovery
Christmas Eve Celebration
All are welcome to the Chapel
in the Pines Christmas Eve
Service, which will be held at
the Camp Sherman Community
Hall (Forest Service Road
1419). There will be music,
the Christmas Story, and gifts
for the children! The service
begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday,
December 24. Questions?
Contact Kathi at 541-549-9971
or kathibeacham@gmail.com.
On December 24 only,
Celebrate Recovery will meet
in the Fireside Room at Sisters
Community Church at 7 p.m.
Anyone struggling with hurts,
hang-ups, or habits is welcome
to come to this Christ-centered
recovery meeting, sponsored
by Sisters-area churches.
Regular Thursday meetings are
at 7 p.m. at Westside Church-
Sisters. Info, call 541-389-6859.
SISTERS AREA CHURCHES
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA)
386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.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 | sistersnaz.org
10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com
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 | 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
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
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