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10 Wednesday, October 12, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Homecoming Parade Healthy Beginnings The Sisters High School Homecoming Parade begins Friday, October 14 at 4:30 p.m. on Hood Avenue at Larch Street. It will head west to Pine Street, lasting about 30 minutes. Come enjoy fl oats from all three Sisters public schools! The football game on the new track begins at 7 p.m. Questions, call 541-549-4045. Children ages birth to 5 are eligible to have a free health and development screening on Friday, October 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sisters Elementary School. This is open to all income levels and is on a walk-in basis; no appointment necessary. Hablamos Español. Questions? Call 541-383-6357 or go online to www.myhb.org. Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum Family Harvest Party On Tuesday, October 18 at 11:30 a.m., the High Desert Museum presents live animals, stories, and crafts at the Sisters Library. This is limited to 30 children, and parents or caregivers must attend. Arrive early! Info, call 541-312-1072. Families are invited to a Harvest Party on Monday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Kids, parents, grandparents: come enjoy a free movie, pizza, and treats! Family-friendly costumes are encouraged, too. For more info call Lucie at 541-549-1201. Strings in Sisters Sisters Children’s Choir All are invited to a free acoustic music jam on Sunday, October 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Pines Clubhouse, 612 Brooks Camp Rd. Come play or come listen! 541-719-0497. CPR Training Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED class at the Sisters Fire Hall Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m to about 4:30 p.m. Class size is limited to 12, so register early. Log on to sistersfi re.com and print the registration form from the CPR tab, or stop by the fi re hall, 301 S. Elm St., to register. Questions? Call 541-595-5712. SES Book Fair Rehearsals for Sisters Children’s Choir take place every Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. The choir is open to all children who love to sing, ages kindergarten through 4th grade. This year the choir will be singing two numbers during performances with the Sisters High Desert Chorale and Bell Choir. For more information call Lola Knox at 541-390-4615. 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. The Sisters Elementary School Book Fair will be held at the school on October 13, 17 and 18 from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on October 19, 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. (during conferences). All proceeds benefi t the SES library. For more info call 707-599-5774. On Thursday, October 27 at 10 a.m. at Sisters City Hall (conference room B), Sisters Cancer Support Group will meet, with guest speaker to be scheduled. Info: Jan at 541-549- 2015, Marilyn at 541-382-4492, or Maggie at 541-815-8131. Family Fun Story Time Help with VA Benefi ts Family Fun Story Time for ages infant to 5 are held at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday and feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend. For more information call the library at 541-312-1072. Bottle & Can Drive for Furry Friends Foundation Furry Friends Foundation can use your redeemable bottles and cans. Help us raise funds by dropping them off (in closed plastic bags, please) to the blue recycle bins on the front west porch at The Nugget. NOTE: They MUST be labeled with OR 5¢ – if not, please take them to the recycle center on Sisters Park Drive. For more information call 541-549-9941. Women’s Cancer Support 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 additional information, please call Tom Barrier at 541-408-5594. Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank Your family may be eligible for food assistance at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. Eligibilily rules may be found online at www.fns.usda.gov/tefap or visit the food bank for complete infomation; located at the corner of Main Avenue and Oak Street. It is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. REWARD FOR MISSING CAT! KIKI is a 2-year-old, all-black neutered male cat, microchipped, missing since late September and last seen in the Timbercreek neighborhood. Please call Krystal at 971-235-7352. 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 Outlaws Bingo & Dinner On Monday, October 24, Outlaws Together and Sisters Park & Recreation District present a community dinner and Bingo at Sisters High School. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner from Los Agaves Mexican Grill available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for just $2 per plate. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Eleven games are $15, with great prizes! For more info call Tim Roth at 541-549-4050. Pursue Your Passion All are invited to the free LYL monthly support group meeting at the Sisters Library on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact A’Journe Spyker, local host, at 360-216-6095 or go online to LiveYourLegend.net. Volunteers Needed Native Bird Care of Sisters needs a variety of help, from handy-person tasks, to seamstresses, to bird-care tasks. Nothing high demand, infrequent, often task oriented. Call Elise, 541-728-8208 or go to www.nativebirdcare.org. DLT Walk + Hike series Radio Performers Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at The Belfry, Sisters Classic Old-Time Radio Experience (SCORE) will perform a live- radio broadcast from the classic show “The Avenger,” and will be joined by the Bend radio group Jigawatts, performing an episode from the 1940s detective drama “Pat Novak, For Hire.” Many sound effects are created on stage. Doors open at 6 p.m.; donations are gladly accepted at the door. For more info call 541-548-0601. Help Keep Seniors Warm The Central Oregon Council on Aging seeks to keep local area seniors warm and is compiling a resource list of where seniors in need can locate free fi rewood or pellets in Central Oregon. The list will not be published and will only be available through COCOA. Companies, residents, or organizations that have the ability to offer free fi rewood or stove pellets, please contact Melissa at 541-678-5483 x109. AARP Driver Safety Class 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. Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity offi ce. Questions? Call 541-410-2870. The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at Stitchin’ Post on Saturday, October 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. to discuss weaving inspirations from nature. Start collecting twigs, pine needles, etc. to bring. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! Info: 541-639-3217. Box Tops for Education Clip box tops from numerous products and drop in the special pencil boxes at Sisters Park & Recreation District, the Sisters School District offi ce, and The Nugget Newspaper. Each is worth 10¢ for SES programs. For info call Mylee at 541-549-8981 or email mylee. card@sisters.k12.or.us. Crafters Wanted Crafters are sought to be consigners for the 41st annual Snowfl ake Boutique on November 4 & 5. Final jury is Monday, October 17 at 6 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond. Info: Randi, 541- 788-4452; Tina, 541-447-1640; or snowfl akeboutique.org. DOG of the Week CAT of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon October is the fi nal month 541-382-3537 this year for the free walks and hikes with the Deschutes Land Trust, led by volunteer naturalists. Explore birds, wildfl owers, and geology at various protected lands in small groups. Registration online is required; once registered, directions are provided. Visit deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes or call 541-330-0017 for info. AARP’s Driver Safety Course, a classroom refresher for motorists 50 and older, will be offered on Tuesday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. There will be a one-hour lunch break. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 non-members. Please register in advance by calling 541-390-6075. Spinners/Weavers Group SARAH is an 8-year-old pit bull eagerly awaiting her forever home. Sarah is a spunky girl, with lots of love and energy to share! She does very well with dogs, but she would like to meet any canine family members before going home. She’s also hoping there will be no kitty companions in her new home. If you think this sweet girl is the pup for you, come meet her today! BrightSide Animal Center 541-923-0882 SASS is a very, very special guy! Sadly, his long-time owner could no longer care for him, and he is now looking for a home where he can live out his days in peace, while repaying his new person with lots of love. This 16-year-old boy will chat with you and follow you around. He loves laps and napping in a sunny window. He would do best as the only cat in the home. Is this senior guy the one for you? SPONSORED SPON NSOORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! Sponsored S d by CUSTOM HORSE CARE Susan Marcoux 541-410-1421 ALI MAYEA , Broker GRI, SRS, CNE SISTERS HOMETOWN REALTY 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 (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Westside Church | Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 | westsidechurch.org St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass Vast Church (Nondenominational) 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Saturday Worship New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 503-932-2401; 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship R.S. President, 541-549-4499. 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 POLICY: Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run on this page at no charge. 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