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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Theater Performances
The Silent Echo Theater Co. will
perform “Now You’re Talking:
Sisters One-Acts” at The Belfry
at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, April 27-29; also
at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29.
You may purchase tickets in
advance at bendticket.com: $12
for adults, $10 for students and
seniors 65 and older. Tickets
(cash only) at the door are $15
for adults, $12 for students
and seniors. For additional
information call 541-719-8779.
Healthy Beginnings in Sisters
Healthy Beginnings will be
at Sisters Elementary School
during Kindergarten Roundup
Friday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m. A FREE screening
ensures your child starts
kindergarten ready to succeed.
OHP assistance is also available
if needed, and you may enter
for a chance at a free gift! Call
541-383-6357 for questions or
to schedule an appointment,
but walk-ins also welcome.
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. For more
information call 541-549-8846.
Rotary Invitational
A multi-school track meet,
the Rotary Invitational, will be
held at Sisters High School on
Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
Net proceeds will go to the
track team. If you’d like to help
out during the event, call Mike
Bidasolo at 541-419-3737.
On Inclusive Communities
All are invited to “Where Are
You From? Exploring What
Makes Us Oregonians,” a
free conversation with Kerani
Mitchell. It will be offered on
Tuesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Sisters Library. How
do we build communities
that welcome people of all
backgrounds? This program is
hosted by the Sisters Women’s
Huddle and sponsored by
Oregon Humanities. For info
call 541-323-6927, email
sistershuddle@icloud.com, or
go to oregonhumanities.org;
RSVP at eventbrite.com.
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. For more
information call 541-312-1072.
Civil War Reenactment
Saturday and Sunday, May
20 and 21, the NW Civil War
Council presents living history
with battles and civilian life of
the 1860s. The events will take
place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
House on Metolius Meadows
in Camp Sherman. Entry is $8
adults; $5 seniors, students
& military; and free for kids
younger than 6 ($25 family
maximum). Parking fee of $5
goes to scouts. For details and
directions go to nwcwc.net.
Questions? Call 541-815-1975.
Appropriation vs.
Appreciation
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.
Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Sisters invites
the community to the 10th
Annual Arbor Day Celebration
at Village Green Park on
Friday, April 28 at 11:45 a.m.
The ceremony will include
a ceremonial tree planting
by Sisters kindergartners. For
information call 541-549-6022.
Help for Veterans
American Legion Post 86
Service Offi cer Tom Barrier will
be at Ray’s Food Place the 2nd
and 4th Saturday each month
from 1 to 4 p.m. (back meeting
room) to help veterans seeking
assistance with the VA. Those
needing help with disability
benefi ts, vision or hearing
appointments or enrollment,
bring your DD Form 214 or call
Tom at 541-408-5594.
On Human Traffi cking
The Sisters School District
counseling department is
sponsoring a presentation on
human traffi cking to be held on
Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.
in the SHS auditorium. Nita
Belles will speak on the
subject. She is the managing
director of the nonprofi t In Our
Backyard, and the regional
director of Central Oregonians
Against Traffi cing Humans. For
more information contact Mark
Stewart at 541-549-4049.
Live Music Fundraiser
Thursday, May 18 from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. at Hood Avenue
Art, the Patchwork Players
will perform fun and thought-
provoking one-act plays to
raise funds for Circle of Friends.
Suggested donation is $10 and
100% of the proceeds go to the
nonprofi t mentoring program.
Refreshments will be available.
Space is limited; please RSVP
to 541-719-1800 or via email:
info@hoodavenueart.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. Questions? Call Leart at
541-410-2890. For pickup of
large items, call Pam, 541-719-
1049 or Roger, 541-430-7395.
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.
“Better Half” Marathon
The Sisters “Better Half”
Marathon, a family-friendly
event, will be held Saturday,
April 29. All proceeds go
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 for
additional information.
Fractal Expressionism Talk
UO Prof. Richard Taylor will
discuss fractal expressionism
while taking a new look at
Jackson Pollock’s poured
paintings Wednesday, May 10
at the Pine Meadow Village
clubhouse at noon (doors open
at 11:30 a.m.). Sponsored by
UO alumni. Free, but seating is
limited so register at uoalumni.
com/fractalexpressionism.
Questions? Call 541-968-5284
or email martie@uoregon.edu.
AARP Driver’s Safety
AARP’s Driver Safety Course,
a classroom refresher for
motorists 50 and older, will be
offered on Tuesday, May 16
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters
Community Church. There will
be a one-hour lunch break.
Call 541-390-6075 to register.
Cost is $15 for AARP members
and $20 for non-members.
Enter the Rodeo Parade
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.
Plant Happy on Facebook
A new Sisters-based group
called “Plant Happy” has been
formed on Facebook to help
those interested in a more
plant-based diet, as a source
of information and support.
Get-togethers such as potlucks,
plant-friendly meals at local
restaurants, and educational
events will be planned. If you
aren’t on Facebook but would
like email updates, please text
or call Bonnie at 503-915-0215.
Child Car Seat Checkup
The Sisters-Camp Sherman
Fire District will hold a child
car seat checkup on Friday,
May 5, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 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 with installation
(bring your child, and seat
and vehicle user manuals, if
possible). No appointment is
necessary; plan on at least 20
minutes per seat. For more
information call 541-549-0771.
Hope Beyond Heartache
Pure Desire Ministries offers
proven resources to guide,
support, and install healthy
personal sexual boundaries
within the framework and
practical applications of Christ’s
healing power and presence.
Sisters Church of the Nazarene
will be showing the Conquer
Series for men. Contact Pastor
Chuck for info at 541-389-8960
or 2sistersnaz@gmail.com.
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. and
feature songs, rhymes and
crafts designed to grow young
readers. Parents or caregivers
must attend with the child. For
more info call 541-312-1072.
cat of the Week
Humane Society of Central Oregon
541-382-3537
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.
Tour Seeks Gardens
The Sisters Garden Club seeks
homeowners who would allow
their gardens to be in this year’s
“Quilts in the Garden” tour on
Thursday, July 6, during Quilt
Show week. Call Jane, 541-719-
1290 or Larry, 541-419-7194.
SISTERS LIBR ARY
May y calendar
Baby Steps
At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, May
2, 16, 23 and 30, a special,
gentle story time for infants
(birth to 18 months) and their
caregivers will be presented at
the library. Info: 541-312-1072.
Animal Adventures with
High Desert Museum
From 11:30 a.m. to noon on
Tuesdays, May 2 & May 16, the
High Desert Museum presents
live animals, stories, and crafts
at the Sisters Library for kids
ages 3 to 5. Limited to 30
children; parents or caregivers
must attend. 541-312-1072.
Film: “Traces of the Trade”
The documentary, “Traces
of the Trade: A Story from
the Deep North,” will be
shown at 2 p.m. Saturday,
May 6 at the Sisters Library.
The movie follows DeWolf
family descendants as they
retrace the steps of the Triangle
Slave Trade. Tom DeWolf
will facilitate a post-screening
discussion. Questions? Contact
Liz at 541-312-1032.
eBook Downloads Lab
On Wednesday, May 10 from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sisters
Library, a free lab is offered
where you can learn how to
use Overdrive to download
ebooks and audio books. for
more info call 541-312-1072.
STEAM Team Claymation!
Al-Anon Family Groups
Ages 9 to 17 are invited to the
Sisters Library on Saturday,
May 13 at 10 a.m. to explore
claymation and try their hand
at creating a claymation mini-
movie! Advance registration is
required at deschuteslibrary.org
or by calling 541-312-1072.
Sisters Walking Group
Build! Read! Play! On Saturday,
May 20 from 4 to 5 p.m., kids
up to age 11 are invited to the
Sisters Library to join other
builders and a gazillion Legos!
For more information, please
call the library at 541-312-1072.
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.
Enjoy walking with others? All
are welcome to meet every
Friday at Village Green Park
for a walk from 10 to 11 a.m.
For additional information call
Gennifer at 541-410-9245.
PET PLACE ...
Lego® Block Party
DORY is lovely 7-year-old
Siamese cat seeking her perfect
family. Dory was surrendered
when her owners could no longer
care for her. She can be a little
shy and will do best in a quieter
home where she has plenty of
time to settle in and become
comfortable with her new family.
Dory previously lived as an
indoor-only kitty with other cats
and a dog. Come meet her today!
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The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper.
LOST BIRD, REWARD!! “BUDDY” is a yellow cockatiel, lost Saturday,
April 22 in Camp Sherman. Call 971-832-1900 if seen or contained.
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
Broken Top
Veterinary Clinic
541-389-0391
“Know Roots” at the Library
On Wednesday, May 24 at
noon at the Sisters Library,
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Larissa Spafford will share her
favorite recipes for dishes that
include root vegetables. She’ll
discuss nutritional components
and how getting more of
these vegetables into your
diet can benefi t your health
in big ways. Limited space;
advance registration is required
at deschuteslibrary.org or by
calling Liz at 541-312-1032.
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