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12 Wednesday, April 5, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S All Veterans Invited Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 will meet Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall (and the fi rst Wednesday of each month, same time and place). All area veterans are encouraged to join. For more info call Lance at 541-903-1123 or Bill at 541-549-1132. Open House at the Fire Hall The Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will host an open house Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main fi re station, 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Tour the facility, check out the apparatus, meet local fi re and emergency medical response personnel and Fire Corps members. Get a blood pressure check, learn more about FireMed membership and watch fi refi ghter skills demonstrations! Staff will answer questions, hand out literature, and discuss volunteer opportunities. 541-549-0771. Fundraising Car Wash The Mr. SHS contestants and their escorts will hold a car wash on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Melvin’s Fir Street Market parking lot. All donations will go to Sisters Family Access Network. Info: 541-549-4045. Vacancies on the SPRD Budget Committee The Sisters Park & Recreation District board is accepting applications to fi ll up to three (3) budget committee vacancies. The committee reviews the budget document as proposed by the budget offi cer and will meet on Tuesday, May 9 (with possible meeting May 10). Candidates must live in the district, not be an offi cer or employee of the district, and be a qualifi ed voter of the district. Submit a letter of interest with résumé to Sisters Park & Recreation District, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd. (POB 2215) Sisters, OR 97759 or liam@sistersrecreation.com by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. Urban Forestry Board Seeks Members The City of Sisters is seeking volunteers for the Urban Forestry Board, to provide guidance for urban forest management, including all trees located within public places owned or controlled by the City. There are two 2-year terms and one 1-year term. Applications are online at ci.sisters.or.us or at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave. and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 7. Contact Nicole at 541-549-6022 or nabbenhuis@ci.sisters.or.us. Kindergarten Roundup Sisters Kindergarten Roundup pre-registration will take place Friday, April 28, with two sessions: 8:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Children who will be age 5 on or before 9/1/17 are eligible for the 2017-18 school year. Call the SES office at 541-549-8981 to schedule an appointment. Enrollment forms may be picked up at the office and must be completed and returned by Friday, April 21. To register you must bring the child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire present the annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages infant to 11 on Sunday, April 16, with the Easter Bunny to greet the kids. The hunt takes place at 1 p.m. at Creekside Park and the adjoining Creekside Campground, rain or shine! Parking is limited; kids should arrive by 12:40 p.m. to be divided into age groups. Don’t be late; the eggs go fast! For info call 541-549-0771. Ten Friends Celebration The annual Spring Celebration for Ten Friends will be held at Aspen Hall in Bend Saturday, April 15 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a Nepali dinner with wine and beer, silent auction, live music and Nepali imports for purchase. Suggested donation for dinner is $14. Help support this nonprofit and their projects in Nepal! Children are welcome. For info go to tenfriends.org or call 541-280- 7778 or 541-420-5910. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies in the fi rst Star Party of the season! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, April 29 at 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. Info: 541-549-8846. New Walking Group All are welcome to join in the fi rst walk of a newly formed walking group on Friday, April 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Village Green Park. For more info call Gennifer at 541-410-9245. Live Music Fundraiser Melanie Rose Dyer and Daniel Cooper will play original blues, folk-rock and Americana songs in a live-music event to raise funds for Circle of Friends on Thursday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hood Avenue Art. Suggested donation is $10 and 100% of the proceeds go to the nonprofi t mentoring program. Refreshments will be available. RSVP to 541-719-1800 or info@ hoodavenueart.com. Volunteer for Folk Festival Sisters Folk Festival will hold a Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday, April 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Meet volunteers and organizers, and learn about being a part of the event; it’s a fun way to hear great music and make new friends! For info contact Kerani Mitchell at kerani@sistersfolkfestival.org, go to sistersfolkfestival.org/ volunteer or call 541-549-4979. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the American Heart Assoc. “Heartsaver” CPR/AED and First Aid class at the Sisters Fire Hall on Saturday, April 22 with the First Aid portion on Sunday, April 23, both at 9 a.m. The cost for both days is $10 (or $15 if you require the AHA certifcation card). Register at sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Info: 541- 595-5712 or 541-508-9534. Mr. SHS Pageant Sisters High School will hold the annual Mr. SHS Pageant in the school auditorium on Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance from contestants, or at the door. All proceeds from the fundraising event will go to Sisters Family Access Network. Questions? Call the school, 541-549-4045. Garden Plots Available There are still several plots available for the 2017 growing season at Sisters Community Garden, 15860 Barclay Dr. For details go online to sisterscommunitygarden.org or leave a message: 541-588-6212. of the Week DOG of the Week cat BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 541-923-0882 The Sisters Garden Club seeks homeowners who would allow their gardens to be part of this year’s “Quilts in the Garden” tour on Thursday, July 6, during Quilt Show week. If interested, please call Jane at 541-719- 1290 or Larry at 541-419-7194. Enter the Rodeo Parade Kids’ Choir Needs Singers! Sisters Children’s Choir seeks children ages 6 to 10 who love to sing. The choir meets every Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 136 N. Fir St. Come join the fun! For more info call Lola at 541-390-4615 or email sisterschildrenschoir@gmail.com. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. Liz Moncrief will share on the care and maintenance of looms and spinning wheels. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For more info call 541-639-3217. 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, call Tom at 541-408-5594. No questions are insignifi cant! April p calendar Baby Steps At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, in April 11, 18 and 25, a special, gentle story time for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers will be presented at the Sisters Library. For details call 541-312-1072. Tween Poetry Writing Camp At the Sisters Library on Tuesdays, April 11, 18 and 25, workshops for budding writers ages 9 to 12 will be presented at 4 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Registration is required by calling Community Librarian Paige at 541-617-7078. Downloading eBooks On Wednesday, April 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library, you can learn how to use OverDrive to download eBooks and audio books. No registration is required. For more info call 541-312-1072. Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum At the Sisters Library on Tuesday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m., the High Desert Museum presents live animals, stories, and crafts for kids ages 3 and older. Limited to 30 children; parents or caregivers must attend. 541-312-1072. Appropriation vs. Appreciation Tour Seeks Gardens Registration is now open online at sistersrodeo.com for the Sisters Rodeo Parade to take place Saturday, June 10. Be part of the tradition! Entries are limited and the deadline is Monday, May 15. Questions? Call Jeri at 541-588-0689 or 541-549-0251 or email buckmann88@gmail.com. SISTERS LIBR ARY HONEY is a darling 6-year-old American bulldog mix. She loves people and hopes to fi nd a family that will be patient and loving as she adjusts to all the recent changes in her life. Honey has met dogs and cats at the shelter and has done well with all. If you’re seeking an affectionate, sweet-natured pup to complete your life, Honey might be the one! POOH is a very sweet senior cat (only 10-ish) who is a recent arrival at BrightSide. She is a calico: brown, white, and orange with some striping. Pooh is very active and affectionate, and she would be an ideal addition to a family seeking a mature companion cat. This girl is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations, and she has been microchipped. Come on in to the shelter and get to know Pooh today! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! SPONSORED S O SO BY ALLAN GODSIFF SHEARING 541-549-2202 ALI MAYEA , Broker GRI, SRS, CNE SISTERS HOMEland REALTY 541-480-9658 aliofsisters PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. LOST DOG: BELLA is a 1-year-old mini Aussie-doodle, missing from Hoodoo Autobahn Saturday, April 1. Fluffy black & white, 15 lbs. She slipped out of her collar (still has an electric collar) but she is chipped. Call 503-871-0770. LOST CAT: GABBY is a black female cat who was last seen off Goodrich Road, wearing a pink collar with tags. If seen, please call 541-548-0268. Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Center, 541-923-0882; Des. Co. Animal Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Vet Clinic, 541-389-0391. And go to Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts At the Sisters Library at noon on Thursday, April 27, join artist and educator Jason Graham, a slam poetry champion and speaker who performs hip hop as MOsley WOtta, for a conversation exploring cultural appropriation. Jason shares his own poetry and the words of other artists who may or may not have crossed the line. For information call 541-312-1072. Pendant Making At the Sisters Library at noon on Friday, April 28, librarian and jewelry-maker Chandra vanEijnsbergen will lead a pendant-making workshop at the Sisters Library. This is part of the library’s Novel Idea program featuring Yaa Gyasi’s book, “Homecoming,” and the pendants given to half-sisters Effi a and Esi by their mother. Due to limited space, registration is required at 541-312-1032 or online at deschuteslibrary.org/calendar. Open Computer Lab Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to come to the open computer lab to practice computer skills and get help from library staff with any problems they may be experiencing. For more information call 541-312-1072. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Parents or caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate in all the activities! For more information call the library at 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. 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