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Wednesday,December30,2015The Nugget Newspaper,Sisters,Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
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.
Speak Your Peace: Civility
Project Presentations
Learn about a community-
building initiative, Speak Your
Peace, with its nine tenets for
civility, in presentations on
Thursday, January 14. Meetings
have been scheduled to
address various groups:
1) For service organizations:
7 to 8 a.m. at Aspen Lakes
Lodge. RSVP if attending to Jim
at jimhorsley4@gmail.com
2) For nonprofi t, government
organizations, and churches:
noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sisters
Fire Hall. RSVP if attending by
calling 541-549-1482
3) All-community meeting: 5 to
7 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall.
Questions? Call 541-549-1482.
Organize your Space!
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.
Annual Library Art Exhibit
The Sisters Library Annual Art
Exhibit will run Wednesday,
January 13 through Thursday,
February 25. The opening
reception, with a silent auction,
hors d’oeuvres, beverages,
and the announcement of the
ever-popular People’s Choice
Awards, will be held at the
library on Friday, January 22
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For info call
Zeta Seiple at 541-549-6157 or
Paul Bennett at 541-588-0156.
City Seeks Volunteer
The City of Sisters is accepting
applications for a volunteer
(in-city or out-of-city) to serve
on the Planning Commission
(term expires June 2018). The
commission reviews major
land-use applications, advises
the City Council on planning
policies and more, and meets
at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday
each month. Applications are
at www.ci.sisters.or.us or Sisters
City Hall; deadline is 5 p.m.
on Friday, January 15. Send
application with résumé to
Patrick Davenport, Community
Development Director, P.O.
Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759.
Questions? Call 541-323-5219.
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.
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.
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 follows at 6:30 p.m., $15
for 11 games. Great prizes, with
a grand prize of an iPad Mini
3! For additional info call Tim
Roth at 541-549-4050 or email
tim.roth@sisters.k12.or.us.
Call to Artists
Sisters Library Annual Art
Exhibit will accept artwork
submissions on Monday,
January 11 from 10 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. at the library; up to
two pieces of wall-hung art
(30x40" max) or fi ve items of
other art (jewelry, sculpture,
etc.). Maximum quilt size is
84x75". Artists will sign an Art
Exhibit Agreement, stating the
value, and provide a one-page
biography (name, description of
submitted work, contact info).
All art must be approved by
the Friends of Sisters Library
Art Committee, which receives
a 10% commission on any
exhibit sales. Questions? Call
541-549-6157 or 541-588-0156.
Forum on Facilities Needs
at Sisters Schools
The Sisters community is
invited to learn about local
school facilities needs and
discuss solutions in a forum
on Thursday, January 14 at
6:30 p.m. in the Sisters Middle
School cafetorium (another
forum is set for Monday,
January 25 at Sisters Elementary
School). Sisters School District
staff and offi cials will lay out
the needs faced by the district
to repair, maintain, and update
school facilities; take questions
from the public; and solicit
public opinion. Questions?
Please call 541-549-8521.
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.
Last Few Days for
See’s Candy from Kiwanis!
The Kiwanis Club of Sisters’
See’s Candy sales fundraiser
continues through this
Thursday, December 31 (unless
they sell out!) from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. daily from their trailer
in the Ray’s parking lot. Profi ts
help provide scholarships,
career-change assistance, and
go to other service projects in
our community. Questions?
Please call 541-588-6255.
Pajama Parties for Kids
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.
Kiwanis Meetings
Interested in a local civic
organization? Sisters Kiwanis
raises gifts and money for our
community! For a hosted visit
or more information, please call
541-410-2870 or visit www.
sisterskiwanis.org.
Women’s Drum Circle
Women are invited to join a
gathering of kindred spirits
for a time of connection and
resonance. Bring your drum,
rattle, shaker and friends
(drums are also available) the
fi rst Saturday each month,
10 a.m. to noon, to The
HarmonyHouse, 17505 Kent
Rd. The next drum circle is on
January 2. For directions or
more info call 541-280-1821.
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. Learn more by
calling Amanda or Jennifer at
541-526-1380 or visit them at
the Heart of Oregon facility at
68797 George Cyrus Rd.
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.
Sisters Shootout Tourney
The Sisters Shootout is a
premier youth basketball
tournament for boys and girls
grades 5-8 from all across
Oregon. Presented by Sisters
Park & Recreation District, it’s
a great family event running
Saturday & Sunday, January
16 & 17. Games are played
at Sisters schools from 8 a.m.
until 7 p.m. both days. Register
at sistersshootout.com or call
SPRD at 541-549-2091.
Senior Luncheon 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 additional information,
please call 541-678-5483.
Women’s Cancer Support
Sisters Women’s Cancer
Support Group has planned a
get-together to welcome new
members and take a picture for
The Nugget. Meet at 10 a.m.
at Sisters City Hall, conference
room B, on Thursday, January
28. For additional information
call Jan at 541-549-2015,
Marilyn at 541-382-4492, or
Maggie at 541-815-8131.
Spinners/Weavers Group
The Central Oregon Spinners
and Weavers Guild will meet at
the Sisters Library on Saturday,
January 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.
and cover weaving on small
looms. All fi ber enthusiasts are
welcome! For more information
call 541-639-3217.
Pet of the Week
Digital Downloads Lab
On Wednesday, January 13
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
in person at the library or by
calling 541-312-1072.
Pet Place ...
… is published by The Nugget Newspaper free of charge for
FREE PETS seeking homes, and LOST & FOUND animals.
LOST CAT: “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 and was
spotted in the Creekside neighborhood. If seen
please call or text Jennifer at 406-241-3593.
Foster (or permanent) home needed:
“ROLLO” is a neutered 130-lb. Lab who loves to
play & cuddle. Hearing impaired but very smart;
obeys hand signs. Seeking a home with no other
dogs or kids. Email ginakindle2@gmail.com.
BRIGIT is a sweet 13-year-old
German shepherd mix who
was surrendered to the shelter
when her people had to move
and could not keep her. She is
now on a search for her forever
home. Brigit is past all that puppy
energy, and seeks a family who
understands the needs of a
senior gal like her, arthritis and
all. Her previous family said that
she gets along with dogs, kids,
and strangers! Can you give her
the loving home she deserves?
Call the Humane Society of
Central Oregon at 541-382-3537
Sponsored by
FOUND CAT: “ABIGAIL” (new name) was
found off Holmes Road in October and taken to
CRAFT Cats. She’s a healthy, long-haired tabby;
a very friendly female about 2 years old who will
be adopted out if her owner is not located. Call
CRAFT at 541-389-8420 for more information.
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.
Chelsea Bothum
Massage
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541-419-0872
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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