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12 Wednesday, July 6, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Help with VA Benefi ts The American Legion service offi cer will now be in the Ray’s Food Place meeting room every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. through November, to assist veterans applying for VA health and service benefi ts. Note: DD form 215 is required. Questions? For more info call Tom Barrier at 541-408-5594. Glory Daze Car Show Sisters Park & Recreation District hosts the 2016 Sisters Glory Daze Car Show on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Avenue. See classic cars, hot rods, and pickup trucks. Main Avenue will be closed to traffi c from Elm to Cedar streets at 7 a.m., reopening at 4 p.m. after event cars clear out. For more information call 541-549-2091. Cooking Demo at the Community Garden On Monday, July 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Sisters Community Garden will host a free cooking demonstration. Learn how to prepare fresh, simple dishes with local produce, learn food storage tips to increase the life of your produce, and enjoy tasting samples! Questions? Call Ruthie Douglass, 361-779-1798. Digital Downloads Lab On Wednesday, July 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Sisters Library, a free open lab is offered where you can get help on eReaders, eBooks, digital music, magazines and more. Registration is recommended, in person at the library, or by calling 541-312-1072. Luau Approaches! Get your tickets early, only a limited amount will be sold! On Thursday, August 11 at the Village Green Park, Sisters Park & Recreation District will present their 3rd annual Luau at 6:30 p.m., with great food and live entertainment, including music by Mele’uhane, a father- son duo from the Big Island. Purchase tickets at SPRD or call 541-549-2091; $12 for adults and $5 for youth under 18. Disc Golf Clinic Deschutes Library will partner with Central Oregon Disc Golf Club for a free disc golf clinic at Hyzer Pines (next to SPRD) on Saturday, August 6 at 9 a.m. Participants will receive a free disc golf putter. Registration is required and space is limited. Youth under age 13 must have an adult with them. Register by calling Liz, 541-312-1032 or online at deschuteslibrary.org. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids birth to 5 take place every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library. Story times feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate! For more information call the library at 541-312-1072. Pajama Party for Kids Through August 9, every Tuesday evening at the Sisters Library at 6:30 p.m. kids from birth to age 5 are invited to evening story time with songs, rhymes, crafts and PJs! Parents or caregivers must attend. For information call 541-312-1072. CPR and First Aid Class The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department will offer the American Heart Association “Heartsaver” First Aid and CPR class on Sunday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. Class size is limited. Go to sistersfi re.com and select the “CPR” tab, or register at the Sisters Fire Hall. Questions? Call 541-595-5712. Quilt Week Breakfast The St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church Altar Society is offering “Early Bird” breakfasts during Quilt week through Friday, July 8, 6:30 to 9 a.m. at the church, 123 Trinity Way, with a special at $8 and continental breakfast at $4. Also featured is a raffl e (tickets are $1 each or six for $5). For info call Mary at 541-549-2053. Fundraising Yard Sale! The Three Sisters Lions Club annual fundraising sale will be held July 15-17 at Main Avenue and Pine Street. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may drop off clean, saleable items Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 497 W. Hwy. 20 (do not leave it unattended). Info: 541-410-6831 or 541-419-1279. Team Coloring Books The Sisters Library invites ages 18 and older to Suttle Tea (450 E. Cascade Ave.) on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. to experience the latest trend in relaxation – adult coloring books! For more information call 541-312-1072. 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. Women’s Cancer Support Sisters Cancer Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28 at Sisters City Hall (room B). Peggy Lukens will discuss cancer screening and imaging. For info: Jan, 541-549- 2015; Marilyn, 541-382-4492; or Maggie, 541-815-8131. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, July 30 at 9 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. Info, call Ron at 541-549-8846. Annual Luncheon on Quilt Show Saturday Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church offers their 20th annual luncheon on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Just $10 for turkey wrap, 2 salads, chips, drinks and pie ala mode. Sit at shaded tables with fabric boutique at 386 N. Fir St. The church is also a water station that day. Info: 541-923-2593. Annual Book Sale by Friends of the Sisters Library Come by the Sisters Library on Saturday, July 9 to enter the raffl e for a fabulous handmade quilt. While there, peruse the many books on sale: fi ction and nonfi ction at low prices, a huge selection of quilting books, and books on Oregon history. Priced to sell! Proceeds help pay for local programs and collections. For more info call Lynne at 541-588-6077. Make: Hacky Sack Ages 9 to 17 are invited to the Sisters Library on Wednesday, July 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to create their own hacky sacks and practice skills! For info call the library at 541-312-1072. Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Pajama Party Ages birth to 5 are invited to wear PJs, bring your stuffed friends and listen to a story at the Sisters Library on Friday, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. Leave your stuffed friend for an overnight adventure, then come back at 10 a.m. Saturday to pick up your friend and photo memory book! Parents or caregivers must attend. 541-312-1072. SHS Fall Sports Registration Sisters High School Athletic offi ce is open for registration from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12. On Thursday, August 11, registration will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with mandatory player/parent meeting from 7 to 8 p.m., required for all players and families who are participating. Students must be fully cleared with completed paperwork, physicals, fees and any fi nes before the fi rst day of practice Monday, August 15. Info: Tim Roth, 541-549-4045. Seeking Housing Policy Advisory Board Members The City of Sisters is accepting applications for volunteers for the Housing Policy Advisory Board, to advise the City Council on policies/regulations for affordable housing within city limits. Not more than three members may live outside city limits. Applications are at ci.sisters.or.us or City Hall. Submit by 5 p.m., Friday, July 8; drop off or email knelson@ ci.sisters.or.us. Info, call Patrick Davenport at 541-323-5219. Communication with Alzheimer’s Patients Learn more about Alzheimer’s and how to communicate and interact, and effectively provide quality care to those suffering from the disease in a free discussion at City Hall, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12. For information call 800-272- 3900 or go to alz.org. The Library Book Club Read and discuss “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, July 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call Paige at 541-617-7078. City Seeks to Award Grants The City of Sisters seeks to award grants to nonprofi ts and other entities for Sisters projects and programs that: (1) provide assistance for food, clothing or shelter; (2) provide education or recreation for kids/seniors; (3) support economic activity in Sisters. Applications are at ci.sisters.or.us or City Hall. Submit with letter of interest by Friday, July 21 to knelson@ ci.sisters.or.us. 541-323-5213. CAT of the Week DOG of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 BrightSide Animal Center 541-923-0882 Civility Project Speaker Citizens4Community presents Sharon Strang Ellison, author of “Taking the War Out of Our Words,” on Tuesday, July 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. At 6:30 p.m. Ellison will then lead a skill-building session on constructive criticism. All are invited to this free event. Info: 541-549-1482. Election to City Council In the Nov. 8 General Election there will be three open positions on the Sisters City Council. To be eligible one must be registered to vote in Oregon and must have been a resident of the City of Sisters for 12 months preceding the election. Materials are at City Hall; candidates should pick up by August 16 and must submit perfected petitions by 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 to qualify for the ballot. Info: 541-323- 5213, knelson@ci.sisters.or.us, or stop by Sisters City Hall. Pet Place ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. LOST CAT: An older black-and-white male cat, neutered, not wearing a collar, was lost Thursday, June 23, in the Ponderosa Cascade area between Sisters and Bend. REWARD! If found or seen, please call or text 541-414-7699. LOST CAT: “GINA” is all black, wearing pink collar and ID (if collar comes off she also has a chip) lost at Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park on July 2. Clipped right ear and missing fur on tail tip. She’s wary of strangers; approach carefully if found. Stephen, 503-816-0819 or sec@pacifi er.com. REWARD!! Lost pets? Contact the Humane Society of Central OR (Bend), 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Center (Redmond), 541-923-0882; Deschutes County 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; and go to Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts BAMBI is 12 years young and on the lookout for her furever home! Bambi’s owner passed away, so she is at HSCO patiently awaiting her new family. Bambi has primarily been an indoor cat and would love to stay that way. She has been around other cats, so would be fi ne with another feline in the home. Come meet her! SPONSORED BY This is 2-1/2-year-old STELLA. She is smart and pretty and has a great smile! Stella also has boundless energy and the legs of a giraffe so would be a great running partner! She would do best in a home with no other dogs, but would love an active family. Come down to the shelter to meet this sweet girl; she’s waiting... SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! ALLAN GODSIFF SHEARING 541-549-2202 ALI MAYEA , Broker GRI, SRS, CNE SISTERS HOMETOWN REALTY 541-480-9658 aliofsisters birth announcement brier james tandy Jordan and Lanie Tandy are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Brier James. Brier was born at 1:03 p.m. on June 15, 2016. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length.