12 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Chili Feed for Veterans The 4th annual Chili Feed honoring Sisters-area veterans will be held at the Sisters Fire Hall on Saturday, March 11 from noon until 3 p.m. All veterans and their families are invited to this FREE feed, hosted by Ronnie & Susie Frigulti. Please RSVP if planning to attend: call 541-549-1089 or email frigulti@bendcable.com. Accepting Antiques & Bling! Sisters Kiwanis seeks donations for its 6th annual Antiques & Collectibles Sale on Saturday, May 27. You may drop off items at Essentials, located at 492 E. Main Ave. Note: No garage-sale items, please; should be antique or vintage; jewelry may include costume and broken pieces, watches, etc. Remember, your donation is tax-deductible! Questions? Call Leart at 541-410-2890. For pickup of large items, please call Karen at 541-480-1412. “Better Half” Marathon Registration is now open for the annual Sisters “Better Half” Marathon fundraiser. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, April 29 with proceeds going to the Sisters High School Swim Team. You may run or walk a 1/4 or 1/2 marathon, individually or with a partner. Registration forms and details are at sistershalfmarathon.com or call Bryn at 541-549-1171. 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, take them to the recycle center on Sisters Park Drive. For additional information, call 541-549-9941. Pasta Feed Fundraiser The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District will hold a child car seat checkup on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sisters Fire Hall. Nationally certifi ed technicians will check your child’s seat for any recalls, as well as proper fi t and installation, and caregivers may receive help installing their car seat. No appointment is necessary; plan on at least 20 minutes per seat. For more information call 541-549-0771. Benefi t Auction Join the Choir! Sisters Christian Academy will hold its annual benefi t auction on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m. at FivePine Conference Center. This year is “An Evening in the Highlands” and includes hearty appetizers; no-host bar; and silent, live, and dessert auctions with incredible items. Tickets are $35 per person and tables of 10 may be reserved. For tickets or info: 541-549-4133. John Craig Ski Tour On Saturday, March 18, the Oregon Nordic Club will ski up and back the McKenzie Pass in the annual ski tour honoring postman John Craig, who died delivering mail from Eugene to Sisters. The non-timed event is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (start at any time but turn back by 4 p.m.) with a pizza party at Takoda’s afterward. The party starts at 3:15 p.m. with a donation box onsite. Questions? Call 541-647-0942. 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, call Tom at 541-408-5594. No questions are insignifi cant! Career Funds Available 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. Info, call Lynne, 541-588-6077. Kiwanis Meetings Al-Anon Family Groups Interested in a local civic organization? Sisters Kiwanis raises gifts and money for our community! For a hosted visit or additional information, please call 541-410-2870 or go online to sisterskiwanis.org. Calling all singers! The Sisters High Desert Chorale and Director Connie Gunterman seek singers ... ages 15 to 115. The fi rst practice is Monday, March 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. (and every Monday at that time), with a concert in late May. Church doors open at 6:10 p.m. Bring a plain black three-ring binder, pencil, and water. Info: sistershighdesertchorale.com or call Connie at 541-588-0362. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. The program will focus on the “summer and winter” weave structure. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For additional information call 541-639-3217. Become a Mentor! Are you interested in becoming a mentor? Circle of Friends in Sisters invites you to attend their training for new mentors on Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Circle of Friends Clubhouse, located at 353 W. Hood Ave., Ste. 109. Please RSVP to Kelly@ACircle ofFriendsOregon.com. For more info call 541-588-6445. 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. of the Week dog of the Week cat BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 541-923-0882 Al-Anon offers a 12-step group for friends and families of alcoholics, with no dues or fees. To fi nd out times and locations that best serve your needs, please call 541-728- 3707 or go to afginfo.org. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. LOST DOG: DIXIE is a 6-year-old Springer spaniel, brown and black with a mostly white tummy. She’s very shy and will run from you if you approach her, but she might get in a car if the door is open. She was last seen near the Best Western Ponderosa Lodge & Chevron station. Call 541-420-8229 or 541-306-9344 if seen. Lost pets? Contact the Humane Society Central OR (Bend), 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Ctr (Redmond), 541-923- 0882; Deschutes Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Veterinary Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Veterinary Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Veterinary Clinic, 541-389- 0391. And Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For information call Katie Keranen at 541-719-8727 or go online to hopeafricakids.org. SISTERS LIBR ARY March calendar Teen Tech Week On Friday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library, ages 12 to 17 are invited to create and explore virtual landscapes with Google Stree View. Registration is required in person at the library, or at 541-312-1072. Central Oregon Flora At the Sisters Library on Wednesday, March 15 at noon, local author LeeAnn Kriegh discusses the flora & fauna in our backyards. Her book, “The Nature of Bend,” looks at more than 350 plants and animals found in Central Oregon. Free! Info, call Liz at 541-312-1032. Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 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. 541-312-1072. The Library Book Club Help for Veterans 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. For additional information call 541-410-2870. Friends Book Corner Child Car Seat Checkup The annual Pasta Feed held by the contestants of the Mr. SHS contest will be held at Sisters Community Church on Sunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. Cost is just $5 with all proceeds going to Sisters Family Access Network. There will also be a basket auction, and an auction for work to be performed by the contestants and their escorts. Food will be prepared by parents of the contestants. For information call 541-549-4045. SKYLAR is a very handsome 2-year-old shepherd/pit bull/terrier mix who arrived as a stray and was never reclaimed. Skylar is a young pup who’s hoping to fi nd a family who will start with some basic training. He loves to play with toys and go for long walks! Skylar can be a bit timid when meeting new people, so a patient, understanding family will be important for this sweet boy. See if he’s the right match for you! SPIRIT is a gorgeous, Siamese mix with stunning blue eyes. Her coat is mainly white with tan/buff markings. She is such a queen! Spirit was transferred to BrightSide from another shelter in hopes that she can fi nd her forever family here in Central Oregon. If you’re looking for a sweet, Siamese kind of gal, please come in and meet beautiful, 7-year-old Spirit! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! SPONSORED BY Read and discuss “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, March 22. 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 Friday, March 31 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 541-549-1 541-549-1175 1 175 ALI MAYEA , Broker GRI, SRS, CNE SISTERS HOMEland REALTY 541-480-9658 aliofsisters Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and feature songs, rhymes and crafts. Caregivers must attend. 541-312-1072. 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. 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