12 Wednesday, January 25, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Informational Open House on Hwy. 20 Construction ODOT and the City of Sisters invite the public to an open house to learn about upcoming construction projects on Hwy. 20 in the area, including the Sisters roundabout at Barclay Drive and McKinney Butte Rd. The open house will be held on Wednesday, January 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sisters High School. Questions? Call Abbey Driscoll, 541-388-6064. Annual Art Exhibit Reception at the Library The Friends of the Sisters Library 12th Annual Art Exhibit, featuring works by local artists, runs 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. 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. Write Your Memoir Wednesday, February 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sisters Library, Lindsay Wong will lead a workshop on memoir writing. One week prior, students will submit the opening pages of a short essay or memoir-in- progress. Though free, you must register in advance at http://bit.ly/2irGmxB in order to participate. Questions? Call Liz Goodrich at 541-312-1032. All Veterans Invited! 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. The next meeting is on February 1. Info: call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 or Bill Anttila at 541-549-1132. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, January 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. (weather permitting); the program is on basket-making. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! Info: 541-639-3217. 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. “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. Open Studio at Caldera The artists in residence at Caldera Arts Center (31500 Blue Lake Dr.) will open their studios Saturday, January 28 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. A program begins at 1 p.m. with coffee and snacks provided. Free to the public! For more info call 541-595-0956 or go online to calderaarts.org. Grad Night Fundraiser From 6:30 top 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, enjoy an evening of dancing at the Aspen Lakes Clubhouse! The Winter Ball is a fundraiser for the SHS senior grad night party, featuring live music by Jim Cornelius and Mike Biggers, Melvin Herburger presenting great items in a live auction, dancing to DJ Matt Bradley, and heavy hors d’oeuvres (with drinks for purchase). $25 per person or $40 per couple. For additional information or tickets, call Chris at 541-588- 6281 or Annie at 541-678-1914. Hunter Education Class STA Presents Mike Ripley Sisters Trails Alliance presents mountain bike trail advocate Mike Ripley as guest speaker at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 at the Sisters Fire Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and refreshments will be provided. Free to the community! For more information call 541-719- 8822 or go to sisterstrails.org. Coffee House for the Arts All are invited to the 20th annual Coffee House Benefi t for the Arts at Sisters High School Wednesday, February 1, 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy art demos and live entertainment from the high school music programs. Warm up with coffee and cookies; enjoy hands-on creation stations including the pottery wheel (for all ages). A silent auction and student art proceeds benefi t SHS Arts programs and the Senior Visual Arts Scholarship. Admission is just $5 at the door. For more information call 541-549-4045. Chamber Awards Ceremony Help for Veterans 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. The story time features songs, rhymes and crafts, all to grow young readers. Parents or caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in all the activities. 541-312-1072. The Library Book Club 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. For more information call 541-312-1072. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda 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. Lego® Block Party Shelter Seeks Volunteers Build! Read! Play! On Saturday, January 28 from 10 to 11 a.m., kids up to age 11 are invited to the Sisters Library to join other builders and a gazillion Legos! For info call 541-312-1072. Kiwanis Meetings Interested in a local civic organization? Sisters Kiwanis raises gifts and money for our community. For a hosted visit or more info, call 541-410-2870 or go to sisterskiwanis.org. Sisters Cold Weather Shelter is open and there is a great need for volunteers for both shifts! You may sign up to volunteer on the Facebook page or leave a message at 541-639-7321. In January the shelter is at the Sisters campus of Westside Church, open 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. BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER 541-923-0882 “Know World War II” 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! 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. The caretakers for The Nature Conservancy at Stevens Canyon north of Indian Ford, Mark and Leslyn Grape, have been snow-bound in their cabin for the last three weeks and are running low on supplies. They are seeking the loan of a snowmobile for the remainder of this winter (current supplies have been brought to them by a friend on a snowmobile). If you are able to provide one, please call them at 541-350-1076. dog of the Week cat of the Week Local historian Bob Boyd will present on the war years, 1941-45, and their impact on communities east of the Cascades on Wednesday, February 8 at noon at the Sisters Library. For more information call 541-312-1072. See’s Candy at Cost! Caretakers Seek to Borrow Snowmobile Sisters Cold Weather Shelter is now seeking committed community members to form a board to direct the shelter’s future. If you have a heart for the homeless and experience serving on a board, consider this opportunity! A board- selection meeting will be held Thursday, January 26, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Westside Church, 442 Trinity Way. Please email your interest prior to the meeting with an email to: loiskaping@ bendbroadband.com. Questions? 541-639-7321. The Annual Sisters Chamber Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 p.m. at FivePine Lodge Humane Society of Central Oregon & Conference Center. The 541-382-3537 evening includes heavy hors d’oeuvres by local restaurants, along with a no-host bar. Make your reservations now! Tickets are $35 per person or $280 to reserve a table of eight. Call Jeri Buckmann at 541-549-0251 or email jeri@sisterscountry.com. For a hunter’s education class beginning Monday, February 6, 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. 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. Seeking Board Members! SANDY is a happy 6-year-old Lab mix on the search for her forever home. She’s very playful and young-at-heart. Sandy loves going for walks, playing with her toys, and getting lots of attention! She did well with a cat at the shelter; she would like to meet any future doggy roommates before going home. If you think this golden girl is the one for you, come meet her! RUSTY is a very handsome, approximately 2-year-old boy who is looking for his new loving family. Rusty is a beautiful deep orange color, and has been getting used to wandering around the catteries at BrightSide. If you’re interested in a young cat, but one who has grown out of the “kitten krazies,” come visit Rusty at the shelter and get acquainted today! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! SPONSORED SPON NSO SORED BY Open Computer Lab Broken Top Veterinary Clinic 541-389-0391 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) 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 Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 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 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.