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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Mele’uhane to perform at SPRD luau Keikilanii and Leokani L i n d s e y, k n o w n a s Mele’uhane — a father-and- son duo from the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii — will be the special guest artists for Sisters Park & Recreation District’s (SPRD) annual Hawaiian luau, ac- cording to Shannon Mokuahi Rackowski, adult/senior programs coordinator for SPRD. The Lindseys are descen- dants of a prestigious and talented family — six genera- tions of Hawaiian storytellers who lead the way with a new spin to Haku Mele (Hawaiian Songwriting).The father-and- son duo celebrate their love of Ohana (family) and culture by continuing to Holo Mua (move forward) with new original meles (songs), tradi- tional Hawaiian favorites, and their unique interpretations of classic compositions. “Every year I try to bring a new huli (twist or turn) to our luau, and this year is no exception with Mele’uhane,” Rackowski said. “I was fortunate to meet Micheal John Alayon aka Hawaiian Mike of Positive Island Vibrations, who pro- motes different artists from the Hawaiian Islands, and as Mike being a local boy said, ‘No Worries Auntie,’ mean- ing that all young people of Hawaiian upbringing refer to older generations as auntie and uncle which is a sign of respect!” Every year I try to bring a new huli (twist or turn) to our luau, and this year is no exception with Mele’uhane. — Shannon Rackowski The luau is set for Thursday, August 11, at Village Green Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. SPRD decided to start ticket sales on May 1, Lei Day in Hawaii, and an ar- ticle came out in The Nugget on April 25, which brought a lobby full of people want- ing to buy tickets on that day. “Our first year brought over 300, last year over 400, this year I will be cooking for 500. With ticket sales already at 30 percent sold, we might just sell out this year,” said Rackowski. Starts Friday Fri., June 10 – Thurs., June 16 THE DARK HORSE (PG) Angeline’s Bakery Fri 5:15, 7:30 Sat 3:00, 5:15, 7:30 Sun 2:30, 4:30, 6:45 Mon-Thurs 4:30, 6:45 FESTIVE FRIDAY SERIES. . . ME BEFORE YOU (PG-13) 121 W. Main Ave. • Sisters Fri 5:00 • Sat 2:45, 5:00 Sun 2:00, 4:15 Mon-Thurs 4:15 Continuing 15 years of music in the backyard. Every Friday this Summer from 7–10 pm! June 24 / Fri. Fri 5:00, 7:30 Sat 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 Sun 2:00, 4:15, 6:30 Mon-Thurs 4:15, 6:30 SING STREET (PG-13) LOVE & FRIENDSHIP (PG) Tumbleweed Peepshow S oulful, original acoustic music. Fri 4:45, 7:00 Sat 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 Sun 2:45, 4:45, 6:45 Mon-Thurs 4:30, 6:45 July 1 / Fri. Fri-Sat 7:15 • Sun 6:30 Mon-Wed 6:30 Swampy, darkly grooving, foot-stomping music. THURS, JUNE 16 TH 7:00 THE NICE GUYS (R) Strangled Darlings July 15 / Fri. Abbey Road Live At the Bakery. PUB OPENS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SHOWS Call for Details 541-815-9122 FINDING DORY (PG) Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info st late for or call WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 LETTERS Continued from page 2 transgender bathroom and dressing room is- sues in The Nugget of May 25. Disturbing and offending: 1. Guilt by association: Linking transgen- dered people in the same paragraph with “per- verts” and “pedophiles.” 2. Self-appointed sexist “protectors”: Women who have more male characteris- tics, transgender or not, are being harassed or attacked when going to the restroom. Let women learn to protect themselves. 3. Wrong abusers: Young children are al- most always accompanied by an adult in pub- lic bathrooms. The sexual abuse Ms. Miller mentions is most often not by teen peers but by family, pastors, and politicians. There are already laws to deal with this behavior. 4. Prejudice/sexism: “Separate dress- ing arrangement for transgendered people.” Separate but equal? Uh uh. 5. Not reputable source: The American College of Pediatricians (the ACP) is, in fact, 13 a small conservative advocacy group that has been labeled as a hate group; it only speaks for 200 members. 6. Not healthy at all: LGBTQ cannot be converted into straight. This only forces them to pretend at great cost. 7. Sexist, prejudiced and judgmental: Gender-confused. A more respectful term is Transgender. 8. Patronizing: “…deserve our compas- sion.” It is the judgmental person that needs that compassion and education, for their rejec- tion and their hate, their pity and their fear. 9. Prejudice: “Forcing people to feel vio- lated, uncomfortable and unsafe will decrease acceptance of transgenders.” First, no one is forcing you to feel that way. That is your choice. Second, insert “blacks” instead of “transgenders” into that statement and think back to our history. 10. All in all, this article reflects this soci- ety’s prejudice, ignorance and fear of people who are different from us, and fear of change. Fear is “False Evidence Appearing Real.” Dawn Song Entertainment & Arts & Special Events Wed.~June 8 Friday~June 10 Saturday~June 11 Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night! 6:30 p.m. (6:15 p.m. sign-up). Match your skills against others for prizes, on your own or with a team! Food and drink available for purchase. For more information call 541-549-2471. Sisters Rodeo Grounds Xtreme Bulls 6:30 p.m. For tickets or additional information call the Rodeo offi ce at 541- 549-0121 or 800-827-7522 or go to sistersrodeo.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill “After Xtreme Bulls” Party with the Rowdy McCarran Band 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music under the tent! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill “After Rodeo” Party with Dry Canyon Stampede 8:30 p.m. No cover! For more information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Sisters Elementary School SPTC Hoedown 4:30 to 7 p.m. It’s a pre-rodeo celebration with BBQ dinner, music, dessert auction, dance lessons, family photos & more! For more information call 541-549-8521. Paulina Springs Books Author Slideshow with William Sullivan, “100 Hikes: Oregon Coast & Coast Range” 6:30 p.m. Refreshments served. $5 entry refunded upon purchase of featured book. Info: 541-549- 0866 or paulinasprings.com. Sisters Rodeo Grounds Sisters Rodeo 7 p.m. Les Schwab Family Night at the 75th annual rodeo. Kids 12 and under FREE! For tickets or more information call 541-549- 0121, 800-827-7522 or go to sistersrodeo.com. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill “After Rodeo” Party with the Joe Slick Band 10 p.m. For more information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Hardtails Bar & Grill “After Rodeo” Party with the Rowdy McCarran Band 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Plus mechanical bull riding! For more info call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Hope Aesthetics & Wellness Open House 4 to 6 p.m. at 354 W. Adams Ave. See the new wellness clinic and take part in drawings, drinks & appetizers, plus free consultations! 541-588-6503. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Live Music with Kelly Riley Band 5 to 7 p.m. Free! Food and drink available for purchase, at the corner of Hood & Fir. Info: 541-549-2471. Barclay Park Sisters Farmers Market 2 to 5:30 p.m. Fresh on Fridays! Oregon- grown produce and plants and live entertainment! sistersfarmersmarket.com. Cascade Avenue Sisters Rodeo Parade 9:30 a.m. Get your sidewalk spot early! For info call 541-549-0121 or go to sistersrodeo.com. Sisters Feed Petting Zoo! 9:30 a.m. to noon. Free! Animals from Harmony Farm Sanctuary are here to meet you! For info: 541-549-4151. Sisters Rodeo Grounds Sisters Rodeo 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances. For info call 541-549-0121 or go to sistersrodeo.com. Creekside Park Sisters Art in the Park 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts, food and silent auction! Live Music with Jim Cornelius 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & Mac McCartney 3 to 5 p.m. Info: 541-420-0279 or centraloregonshows.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill “After Rodeo” Party with the Rowdy McCarran Band 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Final night in the party tent, with mechanical bull riding! 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill “After Rodeo” Party with the Joe Slick Band 10 p.m. For more information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Thursday~June 9 Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Love and Theft 8:30 p.m. Live from Nashville, one show only! $10 at the door. Doors open at 4 p.m. Then Live Music with the Rowdy McCarran Band, 10 p.m. in the tent for locals’ night! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill “After Rodeo” Party with the Joe Slick Band 8 p.m. Locals’ Night ~ Sisters locals get in for free! For more information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration Live Harp Music 7 p.m. A fundraiser for Sisters Habitat for Humanity, featuring Harp3 Harp Ensemble, Renaissance Sisters Recorders, vocalists Marilyn Anthony & Julie Cash, and guest harpist Laura Zaerr. Donations at the door. For more information call 541-549-1193. Submit items for the Events Calendar by 5 p.m. Fridays via email to teresa@nuggetnews.com m Sunday~June 12 Sisters Rodeo Grounds Sisters Kiwanis Buckaroo Breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 4 to12 (under 4 are free). Cowboy Church Service 9 a.m., and Sisters Rodeo 1 p.m. fi nal performance. 541-549-0121 or go to sistersrodeo.com. Creekside Park Sisters Art in the Park 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts, crafts, food & silent auction! Live Music with Acoustic Etouffe Band. For info call 541-420-0279 or go to centraloregonshows.com. Takoda’s “After Rodeo” Party and Live Music with Mark Conklin and Got Whiskey 4 to 7 p.m. on the patio (weather permitting)! For more info call 541-549-8620 or go to takodassisters.com.