Wednesday, April 26, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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What makes us
Oregonians?
Café has established itself in Sisters
In 2015, Oregon’s popula-
tion exceeded 4 million peo-
ple. Not only are we grow-
ing in number, we’re also
changing demographically.
Considering that Oregon
has a history of racial exclu-
sion, these changes prompt
questions about Oregonian
identity and values. How do
we build communities that
welcome people of all back-
grounds? How are minority
and under-represented popu-
lations included and treated
today?
This is the focus of
“Where Are You From?
Exploring What Makes Us
Oregonians,” a free conver-
sation with Kerani Mitchell
on Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30
p.m. at Sisters Library, 110
N. Cedar St. The program
is hosted by the Sisters
Women’s Huddle and spon-
sored by Oregon Humanities.
As an East Indian adop-
tee who has spent most of
her life in small Oregon
towns, Mitchell is accus-
tomed to questions about
her citizenship and lineage.
The constant question-
ing of her identity inspired
Mitchell to obtain a BA in
International Studies from
Seattle University, where
she focused on multicultural
and social justice issues.
She’s since held numer-
ous positions coordinat-
ing people and programs in
nonprofit settings, working
with immigrant, student,
and volunteer populations.
She currently works as a
coordinator at the year-
round arts and cultural non-
profit Sisters Folk Festival
La Magie celebrated the
first anniversary of their
Sisters location on April 1.
The French-inspired café
located on the corner of Hood
Avenue and Cedar Street in
downtown Sisters, has plenty
of options for breakfast and
lunch served all day.
“We knew Sisters would
be a good place for our sec-
ond restaurant,” Clarissa
Parker, restaurant manager,
said of La Magie’s expansion
from their Bend store last
spring. “It’s a small town.
We’re already looking for-
ward to the rodeo.”
In addition to a full break-
fast and lunch menu, La
Magie also hosts a full pas-
try case in their entry where
customers can choose to take
items to-go or grab a seat
in their comfortable living-
room-style café. There is no
table service in this portion
of the restaurant, but that
shouldn’t stop guests from
enjoying their wide variety of
treats including fresh baked
pastries, croissants, savory
snacks like chicken-pot-pie
and quiche Lorraine, as well
as their specialty coffees.
Parker has been restaurant
manager since October. In
her short tenure she has made
By Erin Borla
Correspondent
PHOTO PROVIDED
Kerani Mitchell.
and serves on the Bend
International School Board of
Directors.
Through the Conversation
Project, Oregon Humanities
offers free programs that
engage community mem-
bers in thoughtful, chal-
lenging conversations about
ideas critical to our daily
lives and our state’s future.
To RSVP for this event or
learn more, visit: www.
eventbright.com and search
for events in Sisters, or
contact SistersHuddle@
icloud.com.
hamburgers and stuffed
French toast (stuffed with
marionberries and marsca-
pone) will remain on the
menu.
As the restaurant heads
into a second Central Oregon
spring they will have their
outdoor seating area open and
expanded hours. Beginning
May 1, La Magie will be serv-
ing breakfast and lunch all
day from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Breakfast (& Lunch) anytime
Our menu is made from scratch, every
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ery day
Have you tried our 100% all-natural
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Angus beef burgers on a brioche
Delicious rib-eye steak,
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customer service a priority.
Every diner has comment
cards that she requires her
staff to use. Her employees
also chimed in on her leader-
ship style.
“Her smile alone bright-
ens up the place,” one said.
“People know she’s here —
it’s a better place.”
Parker is currently updat-
ing their menu as well.
House favorites including
“Rocky Road to Dublin”
FREE Garlic or
Cheese Bread
Year-round
PHOTO BY ERIN BORLA
Clarissa Parker shows off La Magie’s selection of pastries.
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Contractors continue construction of the
roundabout at the intersection of US 20
and Barclay Drive/McKinney Butte Road.
In order to complete the
McKinney Butte side of the
roundabout, McKinney Butte
Road will be closed through
Memorial Day, beginning
the end of April.
The majority of work will occur Monday
through Saturday during daytime hours.
Traffi c on US 20 will remain open, and
work will not provide signifi cant delays for
traffi c except for the detour of McKinney
Butte Road. Travelers trying to access
McKinney Butte should follow signed
detour routes using Hood Avenue.
Additional information about closures and
detours will be posted when applicable.