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12 Wednesday, February 10, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Mr. SHS Pasta Feed The annual fundraising pasta feed for the Mr. SHS Pageant will take place at Sisters Community Church on Sunday, February 21 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person (under 5 free). Cakes created by the contestants and escorts will be auctioned off, and there will be an auction for three hours of service provided by the contestants. For more info call SHS at 541-549-4045. Habitat Build Slideshow Presentation on Concussions in Sports The Sisters High School Athletic Department and Sisters Science Club host Dr. Robert Collins when he presents “Concussions in School Sports” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24 at the Sisters High School gym. Free, and all are welcome, but attendance is required for all players and families in spring sports at SHS. For more information contact Tim Roth at 541-549-4045. At the Sisters Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, Jack and MaryAnne McDonnell will share slides and stories from their Habitat for Humanity Global Village Build in Kyrgyzstan last fall. They will lead another trip to the Central Asian country this September and will answer questions about the trip. For more info call Habitat at 541-549-1193. Read and discuss “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See, an Author! Author! Literary Series selection, with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, February 24. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Please contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. Make a Valentine’s Card! Horse Obstacle Course The STEAM Team is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, teens & tweens ages 9 to 17 are invited to create and decorate a greeting card using mini-LED lights. For more info call 541-312-1072. 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. 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. 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, February 13 & 14. 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. 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. Kiwanis Seeks Donations Sisters Kiwanis seeks donations for its annual Antiques, Collectibles and “Bling” Sale on May 28. The sale features jewelry, and all types (even broken pieces) are welcome. Furniture, art, and collectibles are also needed. Jewelry and small boxes can be dropped off at Essentials (492 E. Main Ave.); for drop-off or pickup or larger items call Dan, 805-235- 6307, or Roger, 541-430-7395. Your donation is tax-deductible and proceeds support Sisters organizations and scholarships. The Library Book Club Science Club Presentation At The Belfry on Tuesday, February 23 at 6 p.m., Sisters Science Club sponsors Jon Renner, presenting “Science and Society.” $5 (but free to students, teachers, and club donors). Note: this is corrected information from that previously published. For more information call 541-549-8374 or go to sistersscienceclub.org. Open Studios at Caldera Caldera invites the community to meet the 2016 Artists in Residence at an Open Studio event on Saturday, February 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Blue Lake. The Caldera Arts Center is at 31500 Blue Lake Dr.; take the Suttle Lake entrance. Free, and no RSVP is required. For more information call 541-595-0956 or go to calderaarts.org. Don Johnson Service Award The nonprofi t Mustangs to the Rescue presents an obstacle course practice & tack donation drop-off on Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rolling M Ranch, 69516 Hinkle Butte Dr. $10 per person to cover insurance, with extra proceeds supporting the horses. RSVP if interested: call 541-330-8943 or email info@mustangstotherescue.org. Note: weather permitting! Cloverdale RFPD is accepting nominations for the Don Johnson Community Service Award through Saturday, February 13. Nominee must reside in the Cloverdale fi re district, exhibit community spirit and volunteerism. The recipient will be recognized at the annual awards banquet in March. Submit names (detailing the nominee’s qualifi cations and contact info) to: Board Secretary, Cloverdale RFPD, 67433 Cloverdale Rd., Sisters, OR 97759. Info: 541-389-2345. CPR and First Aid Class Coffee House for the Arts The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department will offer the American Heart Association “Heartsaver” First Aid and CPR class on Monday, March 14 from 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, or stop by the Sisters Fire Hall to register and get information. Questions? Call Gail Butler, 541-595-5712. All are invited to the 19th annual Coffee House at Sisters High School, Monday, February 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy art demos and live entertainment from the high school music programs. Warm up with coffee and cookies; enjoy hands-on creation stations including the pottery wheel (for all ages). A silent auction and student art proceeds benefi t SHS Arts programs and the Senior Visual Arts Scholarship. $5 at the door. Info, call 541-549-4045. Starry Nights Presents an Evening with Karla Bonoff Women’s Cancer Support As a benefi t for the Sisters Schools Foundation, Karla Bonoff performs at The Belfry on Sunday, April 3. Wine, appetizers and a silent auction begin at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m. There will be after-concert desserts and coffee with the artist. $75 per person. Tickets go on sale February 15 at 8 a.m. at sistersstarrynights.org or call 541-549-6299 for more info. “Better Half” Marathon Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Sisters Better Half Marathon. Proceeds from the race on Saturday, April 23 go to the Sisters High School swim team. There are three event distances, and catering by Three Creeks Brewing Co. Visit www.sistershalfmarathon.com or call Bryn at 541-549-1171. Join the Chorale! Every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Sisters High Desert Chorale rehearses for the annual spring concert. No auditions, and all voices welcome! Come join in the fun of singing good music! Questions? Contact Irene Liden at lidenmezzo@gmail.com or 541-549-1037. Sisters Garden Club Picasso’s Kind of Blue Sisters Garden Club will meet on Saturday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall. Guest speaker Mike Ludeman will discuss greenhouses. Visitors are always welcome! For more information call Larry Nelson at 541-549-6027. Join COCC Art History instructor Jason Lamb as he explores Picasso’s famous “Blue Period” on Friday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Sisters Library For more information, please contact Liz at 541-312-1032. STA Membership Meeting Sisters Trails Alliance will hold its annual membership meeting on Thursday, February 11 at Sisters Art Works at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Rocky Houston, manager of the Recreation Trails Grant Program at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, is guest speaker. He will present “Trail Vision for Oregon, A Brief Summary of the 2016 State Trails Plan.” For more info call 541-719-8822. Pet of the Week Change Your Life, Pursue Your Passion All are invited to a free monthly support group meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 15 at the Sisters Library. For more info call local host A’Journe Spyker at 360-216-6095 or go to liveyourlegend.net. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, February 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The topic will be “Designing with Color.” All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For more info call 541-639-3217. Family Fun Story Times 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. 541-312-1072. Sisters Cancer Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 25 at Sisters City Hall (conference room B). Physical Therapist Marlene Dumas will discuss strain and counter-strain. For more information call Jan at 541-549- 2015, Marilyn at 541-382-4492, or Maggie at 541-815-8131. UTAH is a sweet 2-year-old shepherd mix who keeps you guessing and inspires a spirit of play. Utah came to the shelter because his owners were no longer able to keep him where they lived due to his size. If there are other canines or felines in the home, Utah will fi t right in! Utah is active and needs a family who follows suit; he likes to live the outdoor lifestyle and needs a lot of stimulation to satisfy his shepherd brain. He is the perfect running buddy! Call the Humane Society of Central Oregon at 541-382-3537 SPONSORED BY Black Butte Veterinary Clinic 541-549-1837 Pet Place ... … is published by The Nugget Newspaper free of charge for FREE PETS seeking homes, and LOST & FOUND animals. FREE CAT TO GOOD HOME: “SOX” is a black-and-white, 8-year-old neutered male, an outdoor/indoor cat. He is litter- box-trained, chipped, and very friendly! We must fi nd a new home for him by the end of February. Please call Leah at 541-595-8488. 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. 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