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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Scammers targeting area residents Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office began receiv- ing reports on Friday, May 19, of two scams that are target- ing citizens, seeking payment of fictitious fees. One scam involves a man portraying himself as a mem- ber of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and making a claim that a person has a warrant out for their arrest for missing jury duty. The caller then advises the potential victim to purchase a pre-paid debit card and provide them with the numbers on the card in order to pay the bail on the warrant and avoid going to jail. “Unfortunately, some citi- zens have followed through with the caller’s instructions and lost significant amounts of money by falling victim to this scam,” Lt. Chad Davis reported in a press release on Friday afternoon. The other scam involves a person portraying himself as Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel. The suspect is contacting citizens and advises the citizen they need to pay fictitious fees in order to avoid going to jail. In one instance, the suspect said the citizen needed to pay a fee in regards to “Oregon’s Bad Check Diversion Program.” “The sheriff’s office wants the public to know these are scams, and they should never send someone money without verifying the infor- mation they are being pro- vided first,” Lt. Davis stated. “It is not common practice for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to advise a citizen they have a warrant over the phone. In most cases a citizen with a warrant will be contacted in person, and the deputy will have proper credentials when serving the warrant.” ...some citizens have followed through with the caller’s instructions and lost significant amounts of money... — Lt. Chad Davis Correspondence from the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office would come through the U.S. Mail and not over the phone. These scams are currently being investigated by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone receiving similar calls is asked to con- tact the sheriff’s office at 541- 693-6911 to report it. Sisters Kiwanis Club sale raises funds for outreach There’s not much that folks in Sisters enjoy more than hunting for treasures at an antiques sale. They’ll get their chance on Saturday, May 27 — while also boost- ing the outreach programs of Sisters Kiwanis Club. The annual Antiques & Bling Sale will be held at Sisters Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antique-lovers will find desks, bed sets, armoires and other furniture, art prints — including Ray Eyerly works — and more. “It’s also bling,” said sale chairman Roger Johnson. “I’ve heard jewelry dona- tions are way above last year.” Proceeds from the sale support local youth orga- nizations, scholarships for students and scholar- ships for adults making a career change, among other programs. “It’s one of the larger fundraisers for Kiwanis,” Johnson said. Starts Friday Fri., May 26 – Thurs., June 1 Pirates of the Caribbean 5 (PG-13) It’s time for Summer Music at Angeline’s! Fri 4:15, 7:00 Sat-Mon 1:30, 4:15, 7:00 Tues-Thurs 4:15, 7:00 Daily Food Specials Karaoke Wed & Fri Live Music Sat Nights Custom Burgers Friday nights • $5 cover Shows start at 7 p.m. Fri 4:30, 7:15 Sat-Mon 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Tues-Wed 4:30, 7:15 Thurs 4:30 175 N. Larch St. Friday, June 23 541-549-6114 www.hardtailsoregon.com h Facebook darcymacey The Mostest HAPPY HOUR 4-7 MON-FRI Friday, June 30 Wednesday, May 31 McTuff 7:30 doors 8:00 show $15 adv $20 door A powerful and jaw-dropping funk and jazz sound like you’ve never heard, exhibit- ing a mix of stellar musician- ship, seasoned songwriting and deep groove where no musical stone gets left un- turned.Limited-seating dance event. All ages show. oldstonebend.com 157 Franklin, Bend Cuppa Joe Friday, July 14 Abbey Road Live Rockin’ the music of the Beatles AngelinesBakery.com 121 W. Main Ave. 541-549-9122 Norman (R) Chuck (R) Fri 7:30; Sat-Mon 3:00, 7:30 Tues-Thurs 7:30 Obit (N/R) Fri 5:15; Sat-Mon 1:00, 5:15 Tues-Thurs 5:15 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) Fri 4:00, 6:45 Sat-Mon 1:15, 4:00, 6:45 Tues-Thurs 4:00, 6:45 Wonder Woman (PG-13) Thurs 7:00 Movie times and titles are bsite subject to change. Visit we n. atio rm info or call for latest WWW.SISTERS MOVIEHOUSE.COM 541-549-8800 13 ENTERTAINMENT•EVENTS Wed.~May 24 Sunday~May 28 The Jewel Kids’ Event 10 a.m. Kids are invited to see Performed by the Sisters Middle fossils trapped in stone. For more info call 541-549-9388. & High School choirs. Free entry! For info: 541-549-4045. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with The HWY 97 The Belfry Frontiers in Band 8 p.m. Free show, classic Science presents “2017 rock on the outdoor stage! For Eclipse: What’s All The more info call 541-549-6114 or Excitement?” 7 p.m. Bob go to hardtailsoregon.com. Grossfeld, Oregon Observatory FivePine & Peterson Ridge manager, is sponsored by the Sisters Science Club. $5 (free to Trail Sisters Stampede 9 a.m. donors, teachers, and students). start for the annual mountain bike race. sistersstampede.com. sistersscienceclub.org. Camp Sherman Community Hardtails Bar & Grill Hall Pancake Breakfast 8 to Rawkstar Karaoke! 9 p.m. 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $5 ages 5 No cover! For information call to 10 (under 5 free). Benefi t for 541-549-6114 or go online to Black Butte School & Friends of hardtailsoregon.com. the Metolius. 541-595-2719. . SIsters High School Vocal Music Pop Show 7 p.m. Thurs.~May 25 SIsters High School Instrumental Music Pop Show 7 p.m. Performed by the Sisters Middle & High School bands. Free! 541-549-4045. Preston Thompson Guitars Live Music with Honey Don’t Trio 7 p.m. $10.. For more info go to pktguitars.com or call 541-588-6211. Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Thursday, no cover! For info call 541-549- 7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Friday~May 26 Paulina Springs Books Author Reading & Slide Show with Eli Boschetto 6:30 p.m. Eli presents “Hiking the Pacifi c Crest Trail Oregon: Section Hiking from Siskiyou Pass to Bridge of the Gods.” Refreshments served. For info go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Rawkstar Karaoke! 9 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Food Court Garden at Eurosports Live Music with the Bobby Lindstrom Trio 5 to 7 p.m. No cover! For more info go to foodcartgarden.com. Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Galleries & shops feature live entertainment & refreshments! sistersartsassociation.org. Saturday~May 27 Sisters Saloon Live Music with Burnin’ Moonlight 8 to 11 p.m. No cover for blues & bluegrass! For info: 541-549- 7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with The Edge 8 p.m. Free! Enjoy classic rock on the outdoor stage! 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. The Jewel Opening Reception 5 to 7 p.m. for “The Jewel Rocks Sisters!” Enjoy appetizers and wine for the show. For info: 541-549-9388. Food Court Garden at Eurosports Live Music with the Jim Cornelius & Mike Biggers 5 to 7 p.m. No cover! For more info call 541-549-2471 or go to foodcartgarden.com. Sisters Fire Hall Kiwanis Antiques & Bling Sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual sale is one day only; don’t miss the treasures! sisterskiwanis.org. Cork Cellars Live Music with NTT 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go to online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Monday~May 29 Vill Village Green Park k Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. ROTC will post colors; with guest speakers. BBQ with burgers follows at noon ($5 suggested donation). All are invited! Info: Lance, 541-903- 1123 or Bill, 541-549-1132. Wed.~May 31 Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Wednesday, no cover! For info call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Thurs.~June 1 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Thursday, no cover! For info call 541-549- 7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Friday~June 2 Paulina Springs Books Author Reading & Slide Show with Kim McCarrel 6:30 p.m. McCarrel presents, “Riding the Metolius-Windigo Trail.” Refreshments served. Info: go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Food Court Garden at Eurosports Live Music with Terrence Neal 5 to 7 p.m. No cover for roots Americana. For info: 541-549-2471 or foodcartgarden.com. Saturday~June 3 Creekside Park Sisters Homebrew Festival 1 to 6 p.m. $20 in advance or $25 day of event. With live music and all-you-can-eat bratwurst! sistershomebrewfestival.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Mark Conklin 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For info call 541-549-2675 or go to online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Sisters Saloon Live Music with Moon Mountain Ramblers 7 p.m. No cover! For info call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Food Court Garden at Eurosports Live Music with Tony Lompa 5 to 7 p.m. No cover! For info: 541-549-2471 or go to foodcartgarden.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For more information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Listings free to advertisers. Submit by 5 p.m. Fridays to teresa@nuggetnews.com