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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Dental Van in Sisters
The International Medical
Teams dental van will be
coming to Sisters soon. Adults
older than 18 without a dentist,
nor dental insurance, who
have an urgent dental need are
encouraged to call Theresa at
the Sisters FAN offi ce, 541-549-
0155, for additional details.
Free Bike Rides & Hikes
Sisters Trails Alliance offers free
guided mountain bike rides
and hikes leaving from Sisters
Park & Recreation District. On
Wednesday, July 20 from 4 to
6 p.m., a moderate mountain
bike ride is for those with some
experience on single-track
trails; Wed., July 27, 9 a.m. to
noon, a 3-mile hike will be on
uneven, rocky trails (not for
young kids). Bring water and
snacks. Register: 541-719-8822
or annie2sisters@gmail.com.
Adult Christian Education
Adults are invited to learn “The
Lives of Great Christians,” a
course on great practitioners
and theologians of the Christian
life, focusing more on their lives
than on their writings. Learn
about Augustine, Francis of
Assisi, Martin Luther King,
Teresa of Calcutta and others.
It begins Sunday, July 24, from
8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at Shepherd
of the Hills Lutheran Church,
386 N. Fir St. For more info call
Pastor Ron at 541-549-5831.
STEAM Team: Science, Tech,
Engineering, Art, Math
It’s the Chocolate Olympics!
Teens and tweens ages 9 to 17
are invited to the Sisters Library
Saturday, July 30 from 11 a.m.
to noon for racing, tasting, and
building: who will conquer the
chocolate challenge? For more
information call 541-312-1072.
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.
Country Fair & Art Show
The 21st annual Country Fair
& Art Show, August 12 & 13,
features juried art show, silent
auction, book sale, children’s
activities, music, cake walk,
bouncy house, delicious food,
famous marionberry cobbler,
country store and more! Free
admission. The Art Show Friday
night is from 5 to 8 p.m. and
the Fair (including the art show)
on Saturday is from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Info, call 541-549-7087.
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.
Kiwanis Meetings
Interested in a local civic
organization? Sisters Kiwanis
raises gifts and money for our
community! For a hosted visit
or info call 541-410-2870 or
visit www.sisterskiwanis.org.
Kids’ Fun Day
Seeking a fun FREE activity for
your kids this summer? Sisters
Church of the Nazarene will
host a game day geared for kids
ages 4-10 on Thursday, July 21
from 1 to 3 p.m. If it’s warm
there will be water games (dry
games if it’s cool), including a
giant slip-n-slide, water balloon
launcher, scavenger hunt and
more! At 67130 Harrington Lp.
(off Gist Road). 541-647-4838,
email 2sistersnaz@gmail.com or
go online to sistersnaz.org.
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.
Lego® Block Party
Build! Read! Play! On Saturday,
July 23 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.
Spinners/Weavers Group
The Central Oregon Spinners
and Weavers Guild will meet at
the Sisters Library on Saturday,
July 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Cynthia Herron will discuss fair
submissions and judging. All
fi ber enthusiasts are welcome!
For info call 541-639-3217.
Election to City Council
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.
SHS Fall Sports Registration
Sisters High School Athletic
offi ce is open for registration,
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday,
Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12.
On Thursday, August 11,
registration takes place 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.
“Luther Metke Revisited”
Sisters Cancer Support Group
will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday,
July 28 at Sisters City Hall,
in conference room B. For
info call Jan at 541-549-2015;
Marilyn at 541-382-4492; or
Maggie at 541-815-8131.
Help with VA Benefi ts
The American Legion service
offi cer will be in the Ray’s Food
Place meeting room the fi rst
Wednesday each month 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.
SHS Volleyball Camp
A volleyball camp will take
place at Sisters High School,
Monday-Wednesday, August
8-10, and is open to all
SHS students and incoming
freshmen. Presented by head
coach Rod Jones and staff,
the cost is $50 and includes a
camp t-shirt. Questions, call
Brad at 541-549-8003. Email
outlaw.volleyball@sisters.k12.
or.us for a registration package.
Career Funds Available!
Applications are available for
the Sisters Kiwanis Career
Opportunity Fund to help adult
residents of Sisters establish an
occupational path. You may
pick up forms 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. Info, call 541-410-2870.
BrightSide Animal Center
541-923-0882
Thursday, July 21 at 1 p.m.,
kids ages 4 to 7 are invited to
the Sisters Library to learn the
basic kicking, jumping, and
stretching movements of Little
Tigers Wushu, a form of martial
arts, taught by instructors from
Oregon Tai Chi. For more info
call the library at 541-312-1072.
Solar Viewing at the Library
Women’s Cancer Support
On Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m.,
all ages are invited to the Sisters
Library when Deven Sisler, the
“best yoga clown in town,”
teaches children’s yoga. For
additional information call the
library at 541-312-1072.
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.
Little Tigers Wushu
Luau Approaches!
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
information call 541-312-1072.
Family Yoga, Stories Universe
The Library Book Club
CAT of the Week DOG of the Week
Sisters Park & Recreation
District has received grant
funding for a new senior
scholarship program. Any 60+
adult may apply or be referred
by a community member,
with a simple application. Call
Shannon for details at 541-549-
2091 or stop by SPRD at 1750
W. McKinney Butte Rd.
Family Fun Story Time
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! Located adjacent to
Sisters Eagle Airport on Barclay
Drive. Questions? Call Ruthie
Douglass at 361-779-1798.
On the anniversary of the birth
of Camp Sherman poet laureate
Luther Metke, a special event
will begin at the Elk Lake Lodge
parking lot at 2:30 p.m. on
Sunday, July 24. Guest speakers
include Tom Lipman, Steve
Raymen, Jim and Sue Anderson Humane Society of Central Oregon
and Kelly Cannon Miller. For
541-382-3537
more information contact Brian
Metke at 541-595-2505.
In the Nov. 8 General Election
there will be three open
positions on the Sisters City
Council. You must be registered
to vote in Oregon and 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.
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.
Cooking Demo at the
Community Garden
Senior Adult Scholarships
The community is invited to a
free event at the Sisters Library
on Tuesday, August 23, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when Bob
from the Sunriver Observatory
will be using solar telescopes
to check out the sun. For more
info call Liz at 541-312-1032.
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.
DLT Walk + Hike series
Through October, Deschutes
Land Trust volunteer naturalists
lead more than 120 free walks,
hikes, and bike rides. Explore
birds, wildfl owers, and geology
at various protected lands
in small groups. Registration
online is required, and each
outing opens one month prior
to its date. Once registered,
directions are provided. Go
to deschuteslandtrust.org/
hikes or call 541-330-0017 for
additional information.
CHELSEA is a beautiful
1-year-old kitty ready for her
fur-ever home. This timid girl
needs some time to warm up in
any new environment, and will do
best with a family that gives her
the freedom to adjust to her new
surroundings, with no children
under 10. With access to a large
sunny window, Chelsea will
blossom into the sweet cat
you’ve been seeking!
LILA is such a sweetheart! This
shy girl has simple needs – just
tender loving care in return for
her affectionate devotion. She
is ready to start her new life with
someone who will build a trusting
relationship with her. She is an
intelligent and mellow girl who will
show off her playful side when in
a home where her confi dence can
bloom. Do you have room in your
heart for this deserving girl?
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541-549-6961
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… is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals.
The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper.
LOST CAT: “SAM” is a long-haired orange tabby, lost in the
Remuda Road area of the Edgington Road neighborhood. He
was not wearing a collar but his family misses him so much!
He is very friendly, talkative and loves to drink fresh water out
of the sink. Please call if you have seen him, 541-350-5151.
LOST CAT, REWARD!: “GINA” is all black
wearing pink collar with ID (if collar comes
off she has a chip) lost at the Bend/Sisters
Garden RV Park on July 2. Clipped right ear,
missing fur on tail tip. She’s wary of strangers; approach
carefully. Contact Stephen, 503-816-0819 or sec@pacifi er.com.
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