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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.
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