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12 Wednesday, June 21, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S City Seeks to Award Grants The City of Sisters seeks to award grants to nonprofi t groups and other entities for Sisters projects/programs that: 1) provide assistance for essential food, clothing or shelter; 2) provide educational or recreational opportunities for kids or seniors; or 3) support economic activity in Sisters. Community Grant applications are online at ci.sisters.or.us or at City Hall. Submit with letter of interest by Friday, July 14 to City Recorder Kerry Prosser (email kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us). Questions? Call 541-323-5213. Donate Items to Annual Sale The Three Sisters Lions Club is seeking donations of clean, unbroken, salable items for their annual sale, July 14-16. You may drop them off on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next to Bi-Mart, behind Dairy Queen. (Please, NO unattended drops; and no large furniture, appliances, or electronics.) For a pickup or more info, call Sue at 206-850- 5352, Deri at 541-419-1279, or Bruce at 541-408-1600. Sound of Speed 5K Run/Walk The fundraising Sound of Speed 5K Run/Walk will take place at the Sisters Airport on Tuesday, July 4 with participants hitting the runway at 8 a.m. Cost is $30; proceeds go to the Sisters High School Swim Team. Register at ultrasignup.com, sistersairport.com/july4fl yin.php or from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. the morning of the race. Also enjoy a pancake breakfast for $5, and a full day of events. If you have questions on the 5K, call Michael at 541-549-0531. “Quilts in the Garden” Tour Sisters Garden Club presents its annual Quilts in the Garden Home & Garden Tour on Thursday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at The Gallimaufry, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, or online at sistersgardenclub.com. Questions? Call 541-719-1290. 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. 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. BBQ at City Hall Ham Radio Event The community is invited! On Thursday, June 22, the City of Sisters will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fi xings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot. Enjoy live music with local musicians, too! Bring the family and meet City staff. For additional information, please call 541-549-6022. The High Desert Amateur Radio Group takes part in the annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25, at Upper Three Creek Sno-Park. Operators will practice quick set-up of a communications post and compete to make the most contacts on the air. Visitors will have a chance to operate a radio. The public is welcome Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m. For a map and info: highdeserthams.org, arrl.org, or call 541-706-1475. Annual Library Book Sale The annual Friends of the Sisters Library Outdoor Book Sale will be held at the Sisters Library Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop a huge selection of fi ction, nonfi ction, CDs, books on tape and children’s books; all priced low and in excellent condition! Proceeds help Sisters’ gem of a library buy books and offer excellent programs. If you’d like to volunteer to help during the sale, call 541-588-6077. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” CPR/AED module Friday, July 14 and the First Aid module Saturday, July 15 at the Sisters Fire Hall. The $30 fee includes the student workbook and completion card. Register no later than Friday, July 7: online at sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more info call Gail at 541-595-5712. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, July 15 at 9 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, call Ron at 541-549-8846. Bottle & Can Drive for Furry Friends Foundation Furry Friends Foundation can use your redeemable bottles and cans. Help us raise funds to assist families with free spay and neuter services, emergency medical assistance and more 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¢ or 10¢ – if not, please take them to the recycle center on Sisters Park Drive. For more information call 541-549-9941. Mentors Needed! Circle of Friends has children in Sisters waiting for a mentor. Can you invest time in the life of a child? For more information call Debbie at 541- 588-6445 or email debbie@ acircleoffriendsoregon.com, or learn more about the program at acircleoffriendsoregon.com. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. MISSING CAT: “MARCO” is an 8-year-old cat, long-haired and all black. He was last seen on Barclay Court. (Please note: he’s not too people-friendly.) If you see him, please call 541-410-2890. 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 Annual Luncheon Offered Quilt Show Saturday Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church offers a full luncheon at 386 N. Fir St. from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show on Saturday, July 8. It’s the 20th year for the fundraising luncheon that benefi ts local charities. Seating will be in the shade under an outdoor tent. Go to www.shepherdofthehills lutheranchurch.com for more details or call 541-923-2593. Open Computer Lab The Library Book Club Thoughtful readers are invited to discuss “Britt-Marie Was Here” by Fredrik Backman with others at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, June 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For additional information please contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. Taking “Bling” Donations Sisters Kiwanis will be taking donations of antique or vintage jewelry and watches, even costume and broken pieces, all year long in preparation for next year’s Antique & Collectibles Sale. Questions, or to arrange for pickup of large items, call Leart at 541-410- 2890. You may also drop small items off at Essentials Skin Care, located at 492 E. Main Ave. All Veterans Invited! Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 meet the fi rst Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. All veterans in the Sisters area are encouraged to join. Call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 or Bill Anttila at 541-549-1132 for information. cat of the Week 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. Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Help the Birds Native Bird Care of Sisters, a nonprofi t, seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Have some time to spare? For more info contact Elise at 541-728-8208 or lovenativebirds@gmail.com, or go to nativebirdcare.org to learn about how you can assist! Career Funds Available 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 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity offi ce. For information call 541-410-2870. July for youth A Better World for Chimps Kids up to age 11 are invited on Tuesday, July 11 to the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. to learn about and see photos of Chimps, Inc., the animal sanctuary in Tumalo. Kids will get to make the chimps something special to eat, too! For info call 541-312-1072. Tween Art Camp On Tuesdays, July 11, 18 and 25 at 4 p.m. at the Sisters Library, ages 9 to 13 will have fun learning more about art with weekly projects and presentations. Registration is required; go online to deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or call Paige at 541-617-7078. African Safari for Kids Ages 6 to 11 are invited to the Sisters Library on Wednesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. for an adventure that includes stories, an animal mask craft, a movie about an elephant orphanage, and a silly “On Safari” game. 541-312-1072. Learn About Egypt Kids ages 6 and older are invited to the Sisters Library on Wednesday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. to go back in time to Ancient Egypt and create their own cartouche, a Lego® sphinx, and sugar-cube pyramids! Info: 541-312-1072. Tai Chi Balance for Kids CAPTAIN is a handsome 2-year-old medium-haired kitty looking for a fresh start. This sweet boy was transferred from California in hopes of fi nding a loving forever family in Central Oregon. Captain will require time adjusting to his new home, so a patient family willing to help him settle in is a must. If you seek a new addition to your family, come meet Captain! Sponsored by On Thursday, July 20 at 1 p.m., kids ages 6 to 11 can come to the Sisters Library to learn the basic kicking, jumping, and stretching movements of the tai chi form of martial arts with instructors from Oregon Tai Chi Wushu. 541-312-1072. Dinosaur Fossil Dig At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25 the Sisters Library presents a dig into the Jurassic at the Nature’s Bling fossil site at 208 S. Elm St. Registration is required; go online to deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or call 541-312-1072. Learn About Australia Sisters Walking Group 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. SISTERS LIBR ARY calendar Essentials Skincare Karen Keady, RN/NCEA Certifi ed Esthetician 541-480-1412 Sisters Area Churches Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass | 9 a.m. Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Westside Church – Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidechurch.org Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) Seventh-Day Adventist Church sisterschurch.com 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D Baha’i Faith Meetings 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Calling all globetrotters ages 6 and older! Get a passport stamped for a trip down under to the land of didgeridoo and kangaroos! Explore Aboriginal art through drawings, painting, and activities at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m. Info: 541-312-1072. Stuffed Animal Sleepover At 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28 at the Sisters Library, kids up to age 11 are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a stuffed furry friend, and listen to a story. They may leave their stuffed friends for an overnight adventure, then come back Saturday at 10 a.m. to pick them up, along with a photo memory book! 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. and feature songs, rhymes and crafts. Parents or caregivers must attend. 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. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is noon, Mondays.
