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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Fire district recognized for budget work The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is good at putting out fires and saving lives. It turns out that they’re good at running the business of fire service, as well. The District has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2016-2017 budget. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest award in governmen- tal budgeting. This is the first time the District has received this award and is one of only a handful of fire districts in Oregon who have received the award in 2016. In order to receive the budget award, the District had to satisfy nationally rec- ognized guidelines for effec- tive budget presentation. The guidelines are designed to assess how well the District’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. The budget document must be rated “proficient” in all four See AWARD on page 30 PHOTO PROVIDED The Royal Ballet’s “Nutcracker” is the classic rendition of the holiday tale. FOSL issues call for artists By Sue Stafford Correspondent Friends of the Sisters Library is calling all artists in Sisters Country to mark their calendars for Monday, January 9, 2017 — the sub- mission date for original artwork to be displayed in the FOSL 12th Annual Art Exhibit, which runs from January 11 to February 24. Artwork for the exhibit may be submitted at the library community room from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Invitations with all the details have been mailed ‘Nutcracker’ showing in Sisters out to artists and can also be picked up at the information desk at the Sisters Library. Artists may submit two pieces of wall-hung art and five pieces of other art forms that have not been exhibited in the art exhibit in the past three years. More than that cannot be accepted due to limited space. Secured wire hangers are required on all artwork that will be hung; no sawtooth hangers. Wall-hung art can- not exceed 30 by 40 inches unless space permits. Quilts See ARTISTS on page 26 “The Nutcracker” is a firm family favorite of the season. Now, for the first time, audi- ences in Central Oregon can enjoy it as performed live by England’s Royal Ballet when Sisters Movie House brings it to the big screen for two performances on Sunday, December 18 and Monday, December 19. The two programs will show at 2 p.m. on December 18 and at 6 p.m. on December 19, and is another presen- tation exclusive to Sisters Movie House. Tickets for all ages are priced at $12.50 and are on sale now via www. sistersmoviehouse.com. As perennial fans already know, The Nutcracker fea- tures a Christmas tree that magically grows, a battle between toy soldiers and an army of mice led by the Mouse King, and of course, Tchaikovsky’s mesmerizing score. This production by the Royal Ballet was first seen in 1984 and is the work of the now 90-years-young Peter Wright, with the famous role of the Sugar Plum Fairy danced by Royal Ballet Principal Lauren Cuthbertson joined by her prince, princi- pal dancer Federico Bonelli. It was captured as a live per- formance on December 8, and features acclaimed for- mer dancer Darcey Bussell as host. “This is yet another coup for us at Sisters Movie House,” said Drew Kaza, managing partner of Quoin Media & Entertainment, which owns the movie the- ater. “Simply put, we couldn’t be more thrilled to present this world-class ensemble in one of the world’s most beloved – and iconic – holi- day cultural events. We think this is a special treat that music — and dance — lovers from all over Central Oregon will come to treasure with us. “You could say this is our way of saying ‘Merry Christmas’ to all of the cul- tural fans in the area.” SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR Central OR Spinners and Weavers Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sisters Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Library (NOT Nov.-Dec.). 541-639-3217. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. Central Oregon Woodworkers Guild 2nd Tuesday. 541-639-6216. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Sisters Caregiver Support Group Wednesday, September-June, Stitchin’ 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m., Ray’s Food Place Church of the Transfi guration. Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. 541-549-1527. community room. 541-771-3258. Friends of the Sisters Library Board Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Sisters Library. 541-977-8285. community room. 541-923-1632. Church / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Hills Lutheran Church / Tues., noon, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Big Book study, Shepherd of the Hills / Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Wed., 7 a.m., Gentlemen’s Meeting, Location information: 541-549-1193. Shepherd of the Hills / Thurs., noon, Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Sober Sisters Women’s Meeting, 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-548-3304. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to Shepherd of the Hills. 541-548-0440. 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Military Parents of Sisters 2nd Authors Support Group 2nd Friday, Thursday, 5:30 p.m., 17549 Knight Rd., Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. 10 a.m., Sisters Area Chamber of Bend (Plainview area). 541-388-9013. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Commerce. 541-588-0081. 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Black Butte Macintosh Users Group Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Library community room. 541-549-1471. Location information: 541-279-1977. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club & Enrichment) Wednesdays, 1 to Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-977-6545. Sisters Area Photography Club Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art community room. 541-549-6157. Community Church. 541-678-5483. Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters Area SketchUp Users Group Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Earthwood 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Timber Frame Homes. 541-549-0924. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. location information: 541-549-2072. BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW 8138 & American Legion 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123 or 541-549-1132. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Main Station, George Cyrus Rd. 541-548-4815. See the agenda at www.cloverdalefi re.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Mondays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 0 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX Out West Realty offi ce at Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule at www. sisters.k12.or.us. 541-549-8521 x4011 . FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. This listing is for reg scheduled meetings; ularly email teresa@nuggetnews.c om
