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12 Wednesday, December 14, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Live Radio Performance Sisters Classic Old-Time Radio Experience (SCORE) will perform a live radio presentation of “Miracle on 34th Street” on Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church with many sound effects created right on stage. Musicians from Sisters Ukulele Group will also perform. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with donations gladly accepted at the door. For information call 541-480-1843. Christmas Food Share Distribution Reminder Wreaths Ceremony The Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place at Camp Polk Cemetery Saturday, December 17 beginning at 9 a.m. Please park at Aspen Lakes Golf Course and ride the shuttle to the event as parking is limited at the cemetery. Questions? Call 541-480-5994. Letters to Santa Claus Hey kids, drop your letters to Santa in the mailbox at the Sisters Chamber offi ce, on the corner of Cedar & Main! Be sure to put your name and address on the letter so Santa can reply. Drop-off deadline is Monday, December 19, to guarantee it reaches Santa in time. Questions? 541-549-0251. This Saturday, December 17 at the Sisters Fire Hall, the Kiwanis Christmas program distribution will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who have fi lled out an application with Sisters Kiwanis may pick up their grocery cards, toys, and pet food. If you are picking up for someone else, please bring a letter of permission. If you are unable to pick up, please call Shirley Lalli at 541-977-6643. On Sunday, December 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., a free acoustic music jam takes place at The Pines Clubhouse, 612 Brooks Camp Rd. Bring your instrument or just come to enjoy the music! 541-719-0497. Holiday Showcase Help Keep Seniors Warm The Sisters High School Jazz Choir will be hosting a community-and-schools holiday variety show on Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m. in the Sisters High School auditorium. A $5 suggested donation will go to help fund the choir’s annual performing trip. For additional information call Rick Johnson at Sisters High School, 541-549-4045 x1015. See’s Candy from Kiwanis The Kiwanis Club of Sisters annual See’s Candy fundraiser takes place out of a trailer at the Ray’s Food Place parking lot, through Saturday, December 31 (or until it sells out!), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (closed Christmas Day). Profi ts from sales will go to scholarships, career-change assistance, and other Kiwanis service projects. Questions? Please call 541-588-6255. Help with Bird Rescue Native Bird Care of Sisters needs the help of volunteers for a variety of tasks, including transporting birds from the site of rescue to the Sisters facility; cleaning and disinfecting enclosures; maintenance of fl ight cages and more. Please contact Elise at 541-728-8208 or go to nativebirdcare.org if interested in helping out. Help for Veterans American Legion Post 86 Service Offi cer Tom Barrier is available to veterans seeking assistance with the Veterans Administration. Those needing help applying for disability benefi ts, with vision or hearing appointments or enrollment should call Tom at 541- 408-5594. Please note: No questions are insignifi cant! Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank Your family may be eligible for food assistance at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. Eligibility rules may be found online at fns.usda.gov/tefap or visit the food bank for complete information; located at the corner of Main Avenue and Oak Street. The food bank is once a week, every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Strings in Sisters The Central Oregon Council on Aging seeks to keep local area seniors warm and has a resource list of where seniors in need can locate free fi rewood or pellets in Central Oregon. The list is not published and is only be available through COCOA. Companies, residents, or organizations that have the ability to offer free fi rewood or stove pellets, please call Melissa at 541-678-5483 x109. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer adult CPR & AED training (child/infant optional) on Saturday, January 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall. The First Aid module will be taught Sunday, January 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $15 (just $10 if no certifi cate is required). Register by Saturday, December 31 at sistersfi re.com (click the CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. For additional information, please call Gail at 541-595-5712. Large Dog Coats Needed Furry Friends Foundation is seeking dogs coats, especially for larger dogs: new or in good, clean condition. Anyone in need of a coat for their dog is welcome to come into the Nugget offi ce and hopefully fi nd the perfect pooch fi t! Questions? Please call The Nugget at 541-549-9941. Christmas Concerts Sisters High Desert Chorale, along with the High Desert Bell Choir and Sisters Children’s Choir, present their annual Christmas concerts at Sisters Community Church on Friday, December 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 18 at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments, and no admission (free-will offering taken). Questions? Please call Irene at 541-549-1037 or visit sistershighdesertchorale.com. Animal Adventures with HDM At the Sisters Library Tuesday, December 20 at 11:30 a.m., kids age 3 and older are invited to enjoy live animals, stories, and crafts with the High Desert Museum. This is limited to 30 kids, so arrive early! Parents or caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in all the activities. 541-312-1072. 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. Annual Holiday Faire for Three Sisters Lions Club Three Sisters Lions Club’s 6th annual fundraising faire with creations from local vendors is open daily at 352 E. Hood Ave. through Sunday, December 18. Hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to 6 p.m. Saturday, and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info call Sue at 206-850-5352. Senior Lunches and More Meet your fellow seniors at the Sisters Senior Luncheon! Lunch is served every Tuesday at noon at Sisters Community Church with a $3.50 suggested donation for those over 60. The espresso hour runs 11 a.m. to noon, and BINGO is played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. A free blood pressure clinic is offered the last Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. For additional information, please call 541-678-5483. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts. Caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate! For more information call the library at 541-312-1072. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass | 9 a.m. Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Westside Church – Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidechurch.org Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Check It Out at the Library! On Friday, December 16 at 8 a.m., all are invited to the Sisters Library to explore something new. For more information call 541-312-1032. Change Your Life, Pursue Your Passion All are invited to a free monthly support group meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 19 at the Sisters Library. For info call local host A’Journe Spyker at 360-216-6095 or go to liveyourlegend.net. Family Sing-along Families are invited to a winter sing-along at the Sisters Library on Saturday, December 17 at 10 a.m. Come raise your voice, and enjoy treats! For more information call 541-312-1072. DOG of the Week CAT of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER 541-923-0882 Sweetheart is a 1½ -year-old pit bull mix who lives up to her name. She’s an absolute cuddle bug and wants nothing more than to love on everyone who spends time with her. She is still very much a puppy and has lots energy. Sweetheart hopes to fi nd a family ready to be patient and consistent in training her how to be the best dog she can be! If this girl sounds like the one you’ve been looking for, come down to HSCO to adopt her today! She would surely love to snuggle with you this holiday season! JANEY was rescued as a wild kitten, and she hasn’t made the full adjustment to accepting humans. She needs our love, but from a distance. A warm, safe place to live, with food, water, a litter box and a bed, would be ideal. That will allow Janey to show her subtle love in return by keeping the rodent population under control. Come into the shelter today to meet Janey and all the kitties seeking a home! Open Computer Lab Sisters Area Churches Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship Christmas Tree Recycling January 2-31, you may take your Christmas tree to Sisters Recycling Center, no charge. Trees must be bare, free of any decorations. Residents with yard recycling service may cut down trees to fi t the cart. Questions? Call High Country Disposal at 541-548-4984. New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! 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Christmas at Westside Christmas Services at On Christmas Eve, Saturday, Sisters Community Church December 24, Westside Everyone is invited to Sisters Community Church Saturday, December 24 for a joyful Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. For additional information call the church at 541-549-1201. Christmas Eve in Camp Sherman All are welcome to the Chapel in the Pines Christmas Eve Service, which will be held at the Camp Sherman Community Hall (F.S. Rd. 1419). There will be music, the Christmas Story, and gifts for the children! The service begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 24. Questions? Contact Kathi at 541-549-9971 or kathibeacham@gmail.com. Church Sisters will hold services at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. Celebrate at a time that works best for you and your family. For info go to westsidechurch.org/christmas or call 541-382-7504. Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Services Saturday, December 24 at 9 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church presents a traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service with carols, Gospel readings, prayer and a Christmas message. The Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. also includes communion. For more info call 541-549-5831. POLICY: Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run on this page at no charge. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows, fi rst-come-fi rst-served. Email to: teresa@nuggetnews.com or drop off at The Nugget, 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is noon, Mondays.