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12 Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S STA Presents Darek Staab Thursday, January 21 at 7 p.m., the community is invited to a free presentation at the Sisters Fire Hall, presented by Sisters Trails Alliance. Darek Staab will speak on “Spring-fed Rivers and Stewardship: Conserving our habitat along trails and streams for our community’s future.” Refreshments will be served; doors open at 6 p.m. Questions? Call 541-719-8822 or go to sisterstrails.com. Lacrosse to Begin! Outlaws Lacrosse kicks off the season with a meet-and-greet for coaches and players on Sunday, January 24 at 5 p.m. at Westside Church Sisters (442 Trinity Way). Meet coaches and committee members, and ask your questions. Players K-12 and parents are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Register at SPRD, at sistersrecreation.com, or call 541-549-2091. Questions? Email jaywilkins@me.com. One-Act Plays The community is invited to “Now You’re Talking: Sisters One-Acts” at The Belfry on Friday & Saturday, February 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m. Produced by Silent Echo Theater Company in association with Sisters Old- Time Class Radio Experience, over 20 actors and directors will entertain you! Tickets at bendticket.com are $12 adults, $10 students/seniors. At the door (cash only): $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Info: silentechotheatercompany@ gmail.com or 541-719-8779. Annual Library Art Exhibit & Opening Reception The Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit 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. The exhibit will be on display through Thursday, February 25. For additional information call Zeta Seiple at 541-549-6157 or Paul Bennett at 541-588-0156. 4th Friday Arts Stroll The Sisters Arts Association presents the 4th Friday Arts Stroll from 4 to 7 p.m. on January 22 at galleries around town. Enjoy refreshments and live music! Some galleries may not be opened due to artists’ attendance at the Opening Reception of the Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit. Questions? Call Helen at 503-349-6938. 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 at 6:30 p.m. on 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. Australia is Coming! 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. On Sunday, January 24, the community is invited to Sisters Community Church at 10 a.m. for a special time of worship led by guests Nathan and Mary Ironside from Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. All are welcome! For additional information, please call the church at 541-549-1201. Women’s Cancer Support Family Fun Story Times Hunter Education Class 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. Info, call Jan at 541-549- 2015, Marilyn at 541-382-4492, or Maggie at 541-815-8131. 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. Family Fun Story Times for kids birth to 5 are held at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. They feature interactive songs, rhymes, and crafts. Caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate! For info call 541-312-1072. Music, Movement & Stories For ages 3 to 5, fun with music, movement and stories will be presented at 10:15 a.m. at the Sisters Library on Saturday, January 24. In addition to fun, it’s a time for skills development. Space is limited, so come early! y 541-312-1072. engagement announcement ~ rod rodgers dg e rs s & sm s smith m ith Steve and Robin Rodgers of Sisters are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Rodgers, to Clayton Smith, son of Mark and Sue Smith of Toledo, Oregon, and Annie and Michael Burgess of Panama. Candice is a 2002 graduate of Sisters High School, a graduate of Central Oregon Community College in Early Childhood Education, and works as a preschool teacher at School of Enrichment in Bend. Clayton is a 2000 graduate of Toledo High School, and is the captain of the commercial fi shing vessel Hickory Wind. They plan to marry in Sisters in November. Chili Feed for Veterans Playwrights Wanted! Veterans and their families are invited to a free chili feed in their honor on Tuesday, January 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. If planning to attend, an RSVP is required no later than Wednesday, January 20. Respond to Ron Frigulti at 541-549-1089 or via email: frigulti@bendcable.com. Silent Echo Theater Company invites local playwrights to submit scripts for possible play readings and black-box productions in Sisters. Submit plays with contact information to silentechotheatercompany@ gmail.com no later than Tuesday, February 2. Questions? Call 541-719-8779. Science Club Presentation Support Group for Caregivers of Children At The Belfry on Tuesday, January 26, Sisters Science Club sponsors Dr. Scott Fisher (University of Oregon Physics). Fisher presents “How Did We Get Here? Clues from the Solar System.” The lecture is at 7 p.m. and $5 (but free to students, teachers, and club donors). Doors open at 6 p.m. Info: 541-549-8374 or go to sistersscienceclub.org. Women, Books & Chocolate The fi rst Wednesday of each month, women meet at Sisters Community Church to discuss Christian books. “Princess” by Jean Sasson will be the featured book on February 3. Meet in the Fireside Room at 2 p.m. For more information contact Cookie at 541-771-2214 or cookiekutz1@gmail.com. Tea Tasting for Scholarships At 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, P.E.O. International will hold a tea tasting and scholarship fundraiser at the Tollgate Rec Hall. The organization is committed to helping women pursue higher education. Cost is $10. Taste locally made teas, socialize and enjoy a few snacks. Questions? Please call 541-549-6390. Together For Children holds support group discussions for grandparents, parents, and caregivers of children birth to teens every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. Cost is $7 per session, or $60 for a 10- week term, with scholarships available. Childcare may also be provided as needed. Call Linda at 541-420-8110 or Edie at 541-389-8057 if interested. Shrove Tuesday Supper On Tuesday, February 9, The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration presents its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. From 5 to 7 p.m., all are invited to enjoy buttermilk and blueberry pancakes, sausage, homemade e applesauce, OJ, coffee and tea. a. Adults are $4, kids ages 4 to 12 are $2 (under 4 free), and a family of four or more is $10. Questions? Call 541-549-7087. Pajama Parties for Kids Every Tuesday evening 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 additional information call 541-312-1072. Pet of the Week WOODSTOCK is a handsome 5-year-old shorthaired boy who came to the shelter as a stray. No one reclaimed him, so he awaits a new family. Woodstock is a very friendly guy who loves affection! He can be a little grumpy with too much restraint, so it’s important for his new owner to respect when he needs some space. Is Woodstock the cat for you? C l l the Call Cal th t he he Hum H m ane So Humane S Society o cie ciet i ty ty of f Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 Sponsored by 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. CUSTOM HORSE CARE SUSAN MARCOUX 541-410-1421 Mentors Needed! Circle of Friends has children in Sisters waiting for a mentor. Can you invest time in the life of a child? For more information contact Beth at 541-588-6445 or beth@acircle offriendsoregon.com, or learn more about the program at acircleoffriendsoregon.com. Winter Women’s Event At Sisters Community Church on Saturday, February 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Spice Up Your Life” includes demos on using spices in food, along with life application. A light lunch is included. Free, but reservations are requested at 541-549-1201 or info@sisterschurch.com. Pet Place ... … is published by The Nugget Newspaper free of charge for FREE PETS seeking homes, and LOST & FOUND animals. FREE CAT TO A GOOD HOME: DHARMA was the Shibui “massage” kitty for many years. She has had a hard time adjusting to a smaller home with a terrier “terrorizing” her! She is a very young 18 years of age, a petite girl, with a good bill of health from her veterinarian. She is current on all her vaccinations. Dharma just needs a quiet home where she is the only pet. Can you give her a loving home? Please call Zoe at 541-815-4460. 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. 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS POLICY: Nonprofi t organizations, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may 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. Email to: teresa@nuggetnews.com or drop off a hard copy at The Nugget, 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is noon, Mondays.
