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12 Wednesday, January 11, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Community Dinner and Outlaws BINGO On Monday, January 23, all are invited to Sisters High School for a night hosted by Outlaws Together and Sisters Park & Recreation District. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy a delicious dinner for just $2 per plate! Bingo follows at 6:30 p.m., $15 for 11 games. Great prizes, with a grand prize of an iPad Air 2! The evening is a fundraiser for SHS athletics. For more info: Tim Roth at 541-549-4050 or tim.roth@sisters.k12.or.us. “Soup & Civility” Event All are invited to the Sisters Fire Hall Wednesday, January 25 for a free light meal at 5:30 p.m., followed by a workshop on “constructive confrontation” with OSU Communications Professor Gregg Walker from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Sisters Country Civility Project. For more information go to Citizens4Community.com or call 541-549-1482. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the American Heart Association “Heartsaver” CPR class on Friday, February 3. The Adult CPR segment is from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. For those who need it, the child & infant CPR immediately follows. The First Aid segment will be held Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. Register online at sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Questions? Gail, 541-595-5712. Annual Art Exhibit Reception at the Library The Friends of the Sisters Library 12th Annual Art Exhibit, featuring works by local artists, runs Tuesday, January 17 (date changed due to weather) through Friday, February 24. The public reception, with a silent auction, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and the announcement of the ever-popular People’s Choice Awards, will be held at the library on Friday, January 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For info call Zeta Seiple at 541-549-6157 or Paul Bennett at 541-588-0156. Shelter Seeks Volunteers Sisters Cold Weather Shelter is now open and volunteers are needed! You may sign up to volunteer on the Facebook page or leave a message at 541- 639-7321. In January the shelter will be at Westside Church Sisters campus from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. on nights when the temperature is 32° or below. The message phone will also be updated daily by 2 p.m., January through March. Hunter Education Class All Veterans Invited! Help Keep Seniors Warm 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: 541-410-2870. Box Tops for Education Clip box tops from numerous products and drop in the special pencil boxes located at Sisters Park & Recreation District, the Sisters School District offi ce, and The Nugget Newspaper. Each box top is worth 10¢ for Sisters Elementary School programs. For more information call Mylee, 541-549-8981 or email mylee.card@sisters.k12.or.us. Kiwanis Meetings Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Interested in a local civic organization? Sisters Kiwanis raises gifts and money for our community! For a hosted visit or to request additional information, please call 541- 410-2870 or go online to sisterskiwanis.org. Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For additional information, please call Katie Keranen at 541-719-8727 or go online to hopeafricakids.org. birth announcement lucia maye fr andsen Proud parents Clay and Romina, and the happiest big sister Isabella, announce the birth of Lucia Maye Frandsen, born November 24, 2016. The beautiful baby girl weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches. dog of the Week cat of the Week BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER 541-923-0882 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. 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. The food bank is located at Main Avenue and Oak Street and is open once a week, every Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may also get cat and dog food during those hours at no charge, provided by Furry Friends Foundation of Sisters. SISTERS LIBR ARY january calendar STEAM Team at the Library At 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 14 at the Sisters Library, ages 9 to 17 are invited to make “slime surprise” with the STEAM (science, tech, engineering, art, math) team. For more info call the library at 541-312-1072. “Check it Out” at the Sisters Library “Check it out” and explore something new at the library! Learn about what’s offered at the Sisters Library at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17. For more information call 541-312-1072. On Tuesday, January 17 at 9 a.m. at the Sisters Library, learn how to create a budget using Microsoft Excel. For more information call 541-312-1072. The Musical Puzzle BETTE is a sweet, smart 8-year-old hound mix who has traveled from Maui to fi nd her forever home in Central Oregon. She is a loving girl who gets along very well with all people and dogs. Don’t let her age fool you – Bette is an active gal who can’t wait to get out and explore Oregon with her new family. If you think Bette would be the perfect companion for you, come meet her today! TARZAN is an absolutely stunning cat! A Maine Coon mix, he has the long, silky hair of that breed but is standard sized, not huge like many Maine Coons. He is very sweet and social, but will need quiet time with you, time to get used to being in your home, since he lived outside on his own for over a year. But the wait will be worth it! If you’re looking for a truly beautiful, long-haired guy, come meet Tarzan today! SPONSORED P N RED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! Sponsored by CUSTOM HORSE CARE Susan Marcoux 541-410-1421 ALI MAYEA , Broker GRI, SRS, CNE SISTERS HOMETOWN REALTY 541-480-9658 aliofsisters 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) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship At the Sisters Library on Wednesday, January 18 at noon, Michael Gesme will explain the ins and outs of musical “movements.” Gesme is a professor of music at COCC. Info: call 541-312-1072. Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum On Tuesday, January 24 at 11:30 a.m., the High Desert Museum presents live animals, stories, and crafts at the Sisters Library for kids ages 3 and older. Limited to 30 children; parents or caregivers must attend. Info, call 541-312-1072. The Library Book Club SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank Budgeting with Excel Help with Bird Rescue 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! Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 meet the fi rst Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. All veterans in the Sisters area are encouraged to join. For more info call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 or Bill Anttila at 541-549-1132. Christmas Tree Recycling During the month of January you may take your Christmas tree to the Sisters Recycling Center at no charge. Trees must be bare and free of any decorations. Residents with yard recycling service may cut down trees to fi t their cart. Questions? Call High Country Disposal at 541-548-4984. For a hunter’s education class Humane Society of Central Oregon beginning Monday, February 6, 541-382-3537 register online at odfw.com (hunting–resources–education). It runs two nights per week for three weeks, plus a required fi eld day. Questions? Please call Rick Cole at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at 541-863-0955. Native Bird Care of Sisters needs the help of volunteers for a variety of tasks, including transporting birds from the site of rescue to Sisters; cleaning and disinfecting enclosures; maintenance of fl ight cages and more. Also, they can use your Christmas tree for their aviary! If you’d like to recycle your bare tree, call Elise, 541-728-8208. For additional information go online to nativebirdcare.org. Help for Veterans See’s Candy at Cost! Due to unexpected events (candy delivered four days late and trailer closed due to snow), Sisters Kiwanis has a large amount of See’s Candy left: milk and dark chocolate, soft centers, peppermint and peanut brittle, mostly in 1-lb. boxes. To purchase, please call Tom Kopec at 541-588-6255. Westside Church | Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 | westsidechurch.org 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship The 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 Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Read and discuss “The Circle” by Dave Eggers with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, January 25. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. Lego® Block Party Build! Read! Play! On Saturday, January 28 from 10 to 11 a.m., kids are invited to the Sisters Library to join other builders and a gazillion Legos! For more information call 541-312-1072. 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 problems at the open computer lab. 541-312-1072. 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. For info call 541-312-1072. 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.