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10 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S John Craig Ski Tour The Central Oregon Nordic Club is sponsoring the annual John Craig race over the McKenzie Pass on Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting at the East Snow Gate. It will be groomed for classic ski. A potluck begins at 3 p.m. at the Ponderosa Lodge conference room. BYOB; the club will provide German hot dogs and sauerkraut. For more information call 541-647-0942. The Library Book Club Discuss “Delancey: A Man, a Woman, A Restaurant, A Marriage” by Molly Wizenberg with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, March 23. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. Science Cdub Presentation At The Belfry on Tuesday, March 22, Sisters Science Club presents Dusty Miller and Barb Schulz. Schulz spent several seasons working in the dry valleys of the Antarctic mountains, and Miller spent a year at the South Geographic Pole studying cosmic rays. The lecture is at 7 p.m. and $5 (but free to students, teachers, and club donors). Doors open at 6 p.m. Info, call 541-549-8374. “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 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? Please call the library at 541-312-1072. Board Openings for the BBR Podice Service District The board of the Black Butte Ranch Police Service District will have two positions to fi ll effective July 1, 2016. Resident and non-resident property owners may apply; forms are at blackbutteranchpolice.com. Deadline is Friday, May 13. Drop off at the Police Dept. Terms are for three years and require attendance at monthly meetings. Info: 541-595-2191. Open Studios at Caddera Women’s Cancer Support Caldera invites the community to meet the 2016 Artists in Residence at an Open Studio event on Saturday, March 26 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. 541-595- 0956 or go to calderaarts.org. Sisters Cancer Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24 at Sisters City Hall (conference room B). Marilyn Cornelius of Metabolic Maintenance will speak on supplements. For more information call Jan at 541-549- 2015, Marilyn at 541-382-4492, or Maggie at 541-815-8131. Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast Pajama Party for Kids On Easter Sunday, March 27, Sisters Nazarene Church invites the community to enjoy a free pancake breakfast served from 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed by a celebration service, “ReThink Easter” (on hope, sacrifi ce and forgiveness) at 10:45 a.m. With special activities for kids, and an Easter Egg Hunt for kids elementary age and younger. For more information: 541-647- 4838 or www.sistersnaz.org. Sisters Hunter Education Cdasses & Fiedd Day A hunter’s education class begins Monday, April 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Community Church (then April 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m.). Field Day is April 16 in Redmond. Go to dfw.state.or.us/hunter/education and pick up materials at Sisters Park & Recreation District. $10 fee. Questions? Call David Jones at 541-863-0955. Change Your Life, Pursue Your Passion All are invited to a free monthly support group meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 21 at the Sisters Library. For more info call local host A’Journe Spyker at 360-216-6095 or go to liveyourlegend.net. Horse Obstacde Course 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. Camp Sherman Easter Chapel in the Pines invites everyone to the Camp Sherman Community Hall on Easter Sunday, March 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. for a special Easter Service. Questions, call Kathi Beacham at 541-549-9971. Aglow Outreach Meeting Aglow Interdenominational Lighthouse will hold an outreach meeting on Saturday, April 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room of the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge. All are invited for food and fellowship. For info contact Nancy Shaw at 541-699-9522. The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. The topic to be discussed will be Central Oregon sheep fl eece production. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For additional information call 541-639-3217. 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 info: 541-410-2870. Kiwanis Seeks Coddectibdes! Speak Your Peace Civility Project Contact Pet Place ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. LOST CAT IN TOLLGATE: MR. WOODS is a small, male tiger cat. An indoor-only boy, the wind blew open a door and he slipped out of his home. He is wearing a blue collar with tags that jingle. Mr. Woods is very shy and will fi nd a place to hide. If seen, please do not try to catch him, he will run from you to fi nd a new hiding place , but call Daniel or Melanie at 615-604-4498. FREE CAT: This Siamese-mix male was found in Alfalfa but is now in Sisters. Neutered, sweet, quiet and loving; a pretty big boy! Call Linda at 541-318-4829. Lost pets? HSCO (Bend), 541-382-3537; BrhghtShde Anhmal Center (Redmond), 541- 923-0882; Deschutes Co. Anhmal Control, 541-388-6596; Shsters Vet Clhnhc, 541-549- 6961; Black Butte Vet Clhnhc, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Vet Clhnhc, 541-389-0391; and go to Facebook.com/FurryFrhendFhnderBend?fref=ts Friends of the Sisters Library is co-hosting an art show based on the novel “Euphoria” by Lily King. The exhibit is open to all artists, photographers, and artisans in Central Oregon, with the intake of art one day only at the Sisters Library: Thursday, March 31 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. For more info call Zeta Seiple at 541-549-6157 or Linda Davis at 541-549-1222. CPR and First Aid Class The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department will offer the American Heart Association “Heartsaver” First Aid and CPR class on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to about 4:30 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. Lego® Block Party Build! Read! Play! On Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to noon, all ages are invited to the Sisters Library to join other builders and a gazillion Legos! For more information, please call the library at 541-312-1072. 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! For more info call 541-312-1072. ~ Cecile Peters ~ Memorial Mass A memorial mass will be held for Cecile (Boyer) Peters Monday, March 21, 10 a.m. at St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church. 541-549-9391. DOG of the Week CAT of the Week BrightSide Animal Center 541-923-0882 Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Spinners/Weavers Group The nonprofi t Mustangs to the Rescue presents an obstacle course practice & tack donation drop-off on Saturday, April 9, 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. Sisters Kiwanis seeks donations for its annual Bling, Antiques & Collectibles Sale on May 28. Jewelry, furniture, collectibles and art are sought. 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! Cadd to Artists! The local contact phone number for the Speak Your Peace Civility Project and Citizens4Community in Sisters is 541-549-1482. CLYDE is a handsome boy, about 2 years old, who would like to go on adventures with you! His high energy could use a bit of focusing, and training time would be a good bonding experience for you both. Clyde came to the shelter after an incident with a cat, so his new home should have no cats or young children. If you’re seeking an energetic and devoted companion, come meet Clyde! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! Say hello to NERO, a very special guy! He’s a youngster with a great deal of heart, and a lot of character. Nero has all that orange-and-white tabby charm that kitty-lovers love, and a little something extra. You see, our boy Nero is a bit off kilter; we’re not too sure why, but he’s got a little wobble in his step. Come meet this sweet kitty today! SPONSORED BY 541-549-1175 Ali Mayea Broker, GRI, SRS, CNE Ponderosa Properties LLC 541-480-9658 aliofsisters 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.