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12 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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. 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. “Know World War II” 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. Friends Book Corner You can fi nd great buys on an excellent collection of gently used books at the Friends Book Corner! Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., it is located on the north side of the Sisters Library, next to the book drop. Proceeds go toward support of the Sisters Library. For information call Lynne Wood at 541-588-6077. 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 info call 541-678-5483. 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. Be A Host Family ASSE International Student Exchange Programs seek local host families for international students, ages 15 to 18. They are conversant in English, academically selected, and desiring to be a part of family activities and responsibilities. For info call 800-733-2773 or go online to host.asse.com. All Veterans Invited! Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 will meet Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall (and the fi rst Wednesday of each month, same time and place). 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. Budget Committee Openings The City of Sisters is accepting applications for two “in-city” volunteers to serve on the Budget Committee, for 4-year terms that expire July 2020. The committee advises the City on matters pertaining to the budget and typically meets between two and fi ve times in May. Applications are online at ci.sisters.or.us or Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave., and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15. Send with résumé to City of Sisters (Attn: Joe O’Neill), PO Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759. Questions? Contact Joe at 541-323-5222 or at joneill@ci.sisters.or.us. Hunter Education Class 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. Don Johnson Service Award Cloverdale RFPD is accepting nominations for the Don Johnson Community Service Award through Friday, February 10. Nominees must reside in the Cloverdale Fire District and exhibit community spirit, support, and volunteerism. The recipient will be recognized at the awards banquet in March. Any Cloverdale Fire District resident may submit; detail the nominee’s qualifi cations and contact information to: Board Secretary, Cloverdale RFPD, 67433 Cloverdale Rd., Sisters, OR 97759. Info: 541-389-2345. Box Tops for Education Clip box tops from numerous products and drop in the special pencil boxes located at Sisters Park & Recreation District and the Sisters School District offi ce. 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. 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! 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Chamber Awards Ceremony The Annual Sisters Chamber Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 p.m. at FivePine Lodge & Conference Center. The 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. Shelter Seeks Volunteers 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 February the shelter is at Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy., 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 by 2 p.m. every day through March. 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. 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. cat of the Week dog of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER 541-923-0882 ANGELO is a handsome 5-year-old long-haired kitty who was brought in as a stray. He’s a loving, affectionate boy who is eager to make friends with everyone he meets. Angelo did test positive for FIV, so he will need to be an indoor-only cat and also be the only cat in his home. If you are looking for a snuggly feline to complete your family, come meet Angelo today! Meet MR. WIGGLES! This little fella loves people, cuddles, and of course all the belly rubs he can get. Mr. Wiggles has a great time going on walks and exploring outside, but he equally loves being inside, snuggling with his human. He gets along with dogs & cats alike. This 10-year-old beagle mix seeks a family ready to give him love, love, and more love! 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. 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. For more information call 541-312-1072. Help Keep Seniors Warm 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. SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! SPONSORED BY Black Butte Veterinary Clinic 541-549-1837 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.