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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 Taste of Sisters hits the spot By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent When 24 food establish- ments from Sisters donate mouthwatering cuisine for the fourth annual taste of Sisters organized by Karen Kassy, folks take notice. Crowds of hungry guests flocked to the outdoor court- yard at Eurosports to enjoy the food, the entertain- ment, and support two local nonprofits. From vegetarian beer mac & cheese from Cork Cellars to smoked coho salmon from Rock’n Troll Seafood, every- one dined on their favorite “Taste of Sisters.” The event originated as the Mayor’s Ball four years ago when Brad Boyd, owner of Eurosports, was mayor and it was held indoors at The Belfry. They changed the name to The Taste of Sisters, and last year (and again this year) Boyd donated the court- yard space at Eurosports. “Now all the proceeds can go to our two Sisters charities, The Kiwanis Food Bank and Furry Friends Foundation,” Kassy said. “This year was truly a com- munity effort with 24 food establishments donating food compared to 10 our first year.” Furry Friends Foundation had their table set up with some super items for the raffle. Broken Top donated a gift certificate for cold laser treatments for your pet (a $350 value), along with a basket full of Éminence Organic Skin Care prod- ucts valued at $208 donated by Karen Keady from Essentials. They also had a vintage dog quilt donated by Tracy Foteff from Barefoot in Sisters and a framed Three Sisters poster by artist Paul Leighton. “We had a great response to our raffle items. I think CORK CELLARS “ROJA” FREE WINE TASTING WEDNESDAY 5-7 FRIDAY&SATURDAY SPECIAL: SEAFOOD SURPRISE! LIVE MUSIC KATIE & DOUG CAVANAUGH It’s Time to Catch Steelhead! Let our experienced guides help you! C O R K Tues-Sat 12-8 p.m. 391 W. Cascade Ave. 541-549-2675 to bring out the desserts tonight,” Rackowski said. “Our volunteers have cre- ated a system, and every- thing went smoothly and many patrons came up and mentioned that the food was amazing,” said Kassy. Realtor Ali Mayea said she wanted to support Furry Friends Foundation, and it was her first time at the event. “I’m such a dog per- son and I sponsor a dog up for adoption in The Nugget each week, so I thought I should be here to support Furry Friends who helps pets in need in Sisters,” she said. Furry Friends Foundation helps families keep their pets in their homes by operating a pet-food bank and providing spay/neuter sponsorships and assistance with emergency medical needs to families in financial hardship. Kiwanis volunteers main- tain and staff the community food bank, which provides emergency food supplies for Sisters residents at or below the poverty level. This year, Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank gave emergency food supplies to over 100 fami- lies in the community each month. “I am grateful that in the four years of Taste of Sisters, we’ve raised more than $10,000 and aware- ness for the Kiwanis Sisters Food Bank and Furry Friends Foundation,” Kassy said. Come Enjoy Live Music Thurs., Sept. 22 6 p.m. to close Happy hour drinks during the performance. SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, September 28 20% of sales go to Outlaw Fundraiser! ON COUPON • COUPON • COUP x x 2-for-1 Dinner Specials! Sun. Thurs. - 9/27 /16) (Good through 151 W. Main Ave., Sisters 541-549-FISH | Open 7 days a week 541-549-6118 FivePine Campus www.riosisters.com photo by Jodi schneider mcnamee Kendall Knowles, aerial arts instructor, entertains patrons at the fourth annual taste of Sisters event. Furry Friends Foundation and Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank would like to thank everyone who made “Taste of Sisters” such a great success this year! Vezy speciau thanks to ozganizez Kazen Kassy & venue donoz Bzad Boyd of Euzospozts. x SAT., 9/24, 7-9 PM everyone here purchased a ticket,” said Furry Friends Foundation founder Kiki Dolson. “The food was fan- tastic, with a huge variety and plenty for everyone. I am so thankful to orga- nizer Karen Kassy, the 24 local restaurants who par- ticipated, and all the volun- teers who helped put on this event.” Central Oregon Aerial Arts lead instructor Kendall Knowles watched two groups of her students perform aerial silks acrobatics for the guests during dinner. “This year we have our professional performance troop (AURA) performing,” Knowles told The Nugget. “They are a professional troop, and you have to be invited to try out. We also have our Level 2 group again. We’re really excited because it’s for a great cause.” Entertainment by crowd favorite Juju Eyeball, a Beatles cover band, kicked off the second half of the evening with music and dancing. Sisters Cascade of Gifts owner, Ginny Patskowski, was happy to be at the event for the first time. “ We ’ v e b e e n h e r e (Eurosports) on a few Friday nights for food and music before and have enjoyed it, and we usually bring our dog. Furry Friends is a great cause for us,” Patskowski said. “This is fun; we’ve heard the band before and are loving the food.” The first year of the event Kassy set it up all on her own; this year a heap of vol- unteers helped out with just about everything. Sisters Park & Recreation District adult Program Manager Shannon Rackowski volunteered to help for the Kiwanis Food Bank. “I have been selling tick- ets, setting up, and I get x Dan Stearns, Kiwanis & Volunteers Kiki, Teresa, ang The Nugget staff • Eurosports staff Wes & Teagan at The Pony Express Vern & Monica Rengon ang Davig Douglass Spug at the goor The Bang: Juju Eyeball The Source ang Beng Wire: Pick of Week Kengall ang stugents of Central Oregon Aerial Arts Pzize Donozs: Barefoot, Broken Top Vet, Essentials, Paul & Laura Leighton Food Donozs: 24 food estabuishments! Cork Cellars • The Depot Café • Dog Town Hot Dogs The Gallery Restaurant & Bar • Hop & Brew Kokanee Café • La Magie Bakery & Café • Los Agaves Martolli’s Pizza • Melvin’s Fir Street Market Navigator News • New Public Café • The Open Door R Spot • Rancho Viejo • Ray’s Foog Place Rock’n’Troll • Sisters Bakery Sisters Meats ang Smokehouse • Sisters Olive & Nut Co. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill • Sisters Drug & Gift Sno Cap Drive In • The Porch And thank you to auu the patzons who dined with us!
