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Wednesday,February24,2016The Nugget Newspaper,Sisters,Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
SHS Food Carts
One day only, Wednesday,
February 24, students of the
Sisters High School Culinary
Arts class (headed by TR
McCrystal) present a food fair
with food carts in the school
commons. The students have
created business plans and food
items to sell from 11:30 a.m. to
noon. The carts will be open to
the public; come in for lunch
and support the students. For
information call 541-549-4045.
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.
Child Car Seat Checkup
The Sisters-Camp Sherman
RFPD will host a child car seat
checkup on Saturday, March 5
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Sisters Fire Hall. Seats will be
checked for recalls and proper
fi t for both vehicle and child.
Bring your children and plan
on spending at least 20 minutes
at the event. Note: all children
shorter than 4'9" should have
their own car seat. Questions?
Please call 541-549-0771.
Mr. SHS Pageant
All are invited to the Sisters
High School auditorium on
Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. when
the 2016 Mr. SHS pageant
takes place, and this year’s Mr.
SHS is crowned! The popular,
annual event is a fundraiser for
Sisters Family Access Network.
For more info contact Matt
Bradley at 541-549-4045.
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.
Bottle & Can Drive for
Furry Friends Foundation
Furry Friends Foundation can
use your redeemable bottles
and cans. Help us raise funds
by dropping them off (in closed
plastic bags, please) to the blue
recycle bins on the front west
porch at The Nugget. NOTE:
They MUST be labeled with
OR 5¢ – if not, please take
them to the recycle center on
Sisters Park Drive. For more
information call 541-549-9941.
Family Fun Story Time
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, all designed to grow
young readers. Caregivers
must attend with the child and
are encouraged to participate
in all the activities! For more
information call 541-312-1072.
Open Barn Day at
Harmony Farm Sanctuary
Harmony Farm Sanctuary
will have an Open Barn Day
on Saturday, February 27
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
16054 Perit Huntington Rd.
They invite the community to
come take a look at the farm,
learn about their mission, and
meet the animals! For more
information call 541-390-2769.
Home Repair Programs
NeighborImpact and Sisters
Habitat for Humanity invite the
community to a learn about
programs for weatherization
and home repair. Free services
for weatherization, low-interest
and no-interest home repair
loans, and lots of information
on energy savings will be
presented on Wednesday,
March 2 at 6 p.m. at the Sisters
Library. For details call Sisters
Habitat at 541-549-1193.
Mentors Needed!
Circle of Friends has children
in Sisters waiting for a mentor.
Can you invest time in the
life of a child? For additional
information call 541-588-6445
or email debbie@acircleof
friendsoregon.com, or learn
more about the program at
acircleoffriendsoregon.com.
Learn Nutrition Myths
Dr. Julie Hood Gonsalves,
professor of human biology at
COCC, will discuss common
myths of nutrition on Sunday,
March 6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in
the Sister Library community
room. This is the third in this
year’s Diane Jacobsen Speaker
Series sponsored by Friends of
the Sisters Library. For more
information call 541-549-2107.
Register for Little League
Early registration for Sisters
Little League is taking place
now through February 29
at Sisters Park & Recreation
District, and includes a free
skills camp ($60 value!). Cost
of registration goes up $10 after
February 29; fi nal deadline is
March 16. Umpires, coaches,
volunteers and sponsors are
also being sought. Questions,
call Kyle Fischer, 503-816-7576
or go to sisterslittleleague.org.
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! Questions? Contact
Irene at 541-549-1037 or
lidenmezzo@gmail.com.
Student Art at the Library
During the month of March, art
on display at the Sisters Library
features work by students from
Sisters Elementary, Middle
and High schools, and Sisters
Christian Academy. The exhibit
is sponsored by Friends of the
Sisters Library. Questions? Call
Paul Bennett at 541-588-0156.
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.
Sisters Pathfi nders ...
... are seeking open hearts for
a spiritual discussion. All are
invited to join the group for its
fi rst meeting tonight, February
24 at 7 p.m. at Suttle Tea, 450
E. Cascade Ave. For more info
call or text Jenny at 541-706-
1509 or Lani at 541-588-0927.
Lego® Block Party
Build! Read! Play! On Saturday,
February 27 from 10 a.m. to
noon, all ages are invited to
the Sisters Library to join other
builders and a gazillion Legos!
For additional information,
please contact the Sisters
Library at 541-312-1072.
Women’s Cancer Support
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.
Horse Obstacle Course
The nonprofi t Mustangs
to the Rescue presents an
obstacle course practice &
tack donation drop-off on
Saturday, March 12, 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!
Sisters Solo Club
A newcomers club is forming
for those new to the area,
or for those wanting to
recreate with others. Share
your passions (hiking, biking,
activities with your dogs,
dinner, social activities) with
others! Interested in helping to
organize the group? Forward
your name and contact info to
sisterssoloclub@gmail.com or
call 503-332-2114 to discuss.
“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.
Open Studios at Caldera
All Veterans Invited!
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.
Sisters VFW Post 8138 and
American Legion Post 86
meet the fi rst Wednesday of
each month at 6:30 p.m. at
Sisters City Hall (next meeting,
March 2). All veterans in the
Sisters area are encouraged to
join. For more info call Lance
Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 or
Bill Anttila at 541-549-1132.
CPR and First Aid Class
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 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.
Pajama Party 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
Pet of the Week
Career Funds Available
The Sisters Kiwanis Career
Opportunity Fund helps adult
residents of Sisters establish
an occupational path. Pick up
an application 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. For additional
information call 541-410-2870.
Open Computer Lab
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.
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 to be discussed will
be “Designing with Color.” All
fi ber enthusiasts are welcome
to attend! For additional
information call 541-639-3217.
LILY is a sweet 3-year-old
bull terrier/Australian kelpie mix.
She was surrendered when her
family moved and couldn’t take
her along. Lily is a little shy at
fi rst, but warms up in no time.
She’s playful, energetic, and
housetrained. She has lived
primarily indoors and would love
to fi nd a home where the situation
remains the same. Lily has lived
with kids and dogs and seems to
do well with both. Come meet her!
Call the Humane Society of
Central Oregon at 541-382-3537
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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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