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Wednesday, August 16, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Cascade Horizon Band to Play
The community is invited to
enjoy the Cascade Horizon
Band performance at Village
Green Park on Wednesday,
August 16 at 6:30 p.m. The
concert is free, but donations
will be gladly accepted for
Sisters Habitat for Humanity.
For additional information
please call 541-549-1193.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Bring family and friends to a
Pancake Breakfast at the Camp
Sherman Community Hall on
Sunday, August 20 from 8 to
11:30 a.m. for all-you-can-eat
ham, eggs, pancakes, OJ and
coffee, plus a special offering of
“Egglipse stacks.” Adults are $8,
kids ages 5-10 are $5, under 5
free. Sponsored by the Camp
Sherman Historical Society and
Friends of the Metolius. For
information call 541-595-2719.
Electric Vehicle Workshop
The commumity is invited to
learn about electric vehicles
when The Environmental
Center presents a free
workshop at the Sisters Library
at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,
August 31. Check out a variety
of plug-in electric cars! For
more details call 541-385-6908
or visit envirocenter.org.
Book Corner Needs Books!
The supply at the Friends Book
Corner is very low! Donations
are gratefully accepted
Tuesdays and Saturdays from
1 to 3 p.m. Please consider
donating gently used books 10
years or newer; CDs, DVDs,
and books on tape (but no
cookbooks at this time). Help
the book corner raise funds
that support programs at the
Sisters Library. For additional
information, please call Lynne
Wood at 541-588-6077.
Land Trust Walks & Hikes
Now through November,
Deschutes Land Trust volunteer
naturalists lead more than
120 free walks, hikes, and
bike rides. Explore birds,
wildfl owers, and geology at
various protected lands in
small groups. Registration
online is required, and each
outing opens one month prior
to its date. Once registered,
directions are provided. Go to
deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes
and for additional information,
please call 541-330-0017.
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.
They feature songs, rhymes
and crafts, all to grow young
readers. Caregivers must attend
with the child. For more details
call 541-312-1072.
Stars Over Sisters Star Party
Learn about the night skies!
Stargazers are invited to gather
at the Sisters Park & Recreation
District building on Saturday,
August 19 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 info call
Ron at 541-549-8846.
Interpretive Walk with
Friends of the Metolius
School Supplies Shortage!
Sisters Les Schwab hosts the
annual Sisters School Supply
Drive with a collection bin,
but the collection is quite low.
There is a special need for
the following: college-ruled
spiral notebooks; college-ruled
notebook paper; wide-ruled
notebook paper; 24-count
box of Crayola crayons; and
8-count Crayola water color
paints. For more information
call FAN at 541-549-0155.
New Student Registration
On Saturday, August 19 from
10 a.m. to noon, join Oregon
Master Naturalist Gary “Gus”
Gustafson for a two-mile walk
along the Metolius River. You
will learn about and how
to identify species in the
area, their patterns, and fi sh
restoration efforts. Meet near
the Camp Sherman Bridge fi sh
viewing area. Kids are welcome
(but dogs are not appropriate).
For info call 541-595-1115.
Registration for new students in
Sisters public schools will be
held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
August 14-17 and August 22-25;
at Sisters Middle School and
Sisters High School for youth
entering those grades, but due
to construction taking place at
the elementary school, new
Sisters Elementary School
students will register at the
district offi ce, 525 E. Cascade
Ave. Questions? 541-549-8521.
August Art in the Library
Spinners/Weavers Group
During August, the Sisters
Library will exhibit kids’ art
in the community room with
the theme, “Build a Better
World.” In addition, Wendy
Birnbaum will be exhibiting her
photography in the computer
room. For more information
contact Zeta at 541-549-6157.
The Central Oregon Spinners
and Weavers Guild will meet at
the Sisters Library on Saturday,
August 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. The
program will be on weaving
drafts and drawdowns. All fi ber
enthusiasts are welcome! For
additional information, please
call 541-639-3217.
Open Computer Lab
Home Repair with Habitat
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.
Kindergarteners’ Story Time
A special Story Time just for
children entering Kindergarten
is scheduled at the Sisters
Library at 10:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, August 29. Caregivers
must attend with the child.
Questions? Call 541-312-1072.
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!
Senior Lunches and More
Meet your fellow seniors at
the Sisters Senior Luncheon!
Lunch is served every Tuesday
at noon at Sisters Community
Church with a $3.50 suggested
donation for those over 60. The
espresso hour runs 11 a.m. to
noon, and BINGO is played
after lunch until 2:30 p.m. A
free blood pressure clinic is
offered the last Tuesday of the
month from 11 a.m. to noon.
For info call 541-678-5483.
PET PLACE ...
… is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals.
The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper.
FREE CAT: “CRICKET” adopted herself to us
six weeks ago. She’s a wonderful cat and very
affectionate. She will undoubtedly provide someone
great companionship. Please call 541-588-6255 or
send an email to: tomkopec@easystreet.net.
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
Sisters Habitat for Humanity
is accepting applications
for its home repair program
(roof repair, weatherization,
ramps, exterior painting, etc.).
Applicants must own their
home (not assessed at more
than $200,000); have a need
for improved housing; be able
to repay a loan; partner with
Habitat with sweat equity hours
and have lived in Sisters for at
least one year. Applications
are at sistershabitat.org or the
offi ce, 141 W. Main Ave. For
more info call 541-549-1193.
Food Assistance at the
Kiwanis Food Bank
Your family may be eligible for
food assistance at the Sisters
Kiwanis Food Bank. Eligibility
rules may be found online
at fns.usda.gov/tefap or visit
the food bank for complete
information. The food bank is
located at Main Avenue and
Oak Street and is open once a
week, every Thursday, from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may
also get cat and dog food
weekly during those hours at
no charge, provided by Furry
Friends Foundation of Sisters.
Open House for SHS
Transfers (Grades 10-12)
All transfer students grades
10-12 are invited to Sisters High
School on Monday, August 28
for a transfer-student open
house, running 9 to 11 a.m.
Stop by any time during that
two-hour period for a tour,
a locker, and help with your
schedule. Questions? Call Mrs.
Greaney at 541-549-0200 or
Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691.
SHS Freshmen Orientation
Incoming freshman are invited
to Sisters High School Monday,
August 28 for new student
orientation, running 7:45 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Seniors and juniors
serve as leaders and mentors,
with large and small group
activities of team-building
and discussions. After lunch,
students get locker assignments
and run through a shortened
version of their day. Bus routes
will run in the morning and
afternoon. For more info call
Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200
or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691.
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
addiitional information, please
call 541-410-2870.
Bottle & Can Drive for
Furry Friends Foundation
Operation Christmas Child
Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse
has delivered 135 million
shoebox gifts to children
affected by war, poverty,
disease, famine and disasters
in more than 100 countries.
When you buy school supplies,
pick up extras to set aside to fi ll
your gift shoebox! For details
go to samaritanspurse.org/occ
or call Joanna at 541-588-0886.
Taking “Bling” Donations
Sisters Kiwanis is 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 larger
items, please call Leart at 541-
410-2890. You may also drop
off small items off at Essentials
Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave.
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 Nicky at 541-
588-6445 or email nicky@
acircleoffriendsoregon.com, or
learn more about the program
at acircleoffriendsoregon.com.
Caregivers’ Support Group
A free support group for
caregivers of those suffering
with Alzheimer’s or other
forms of dementia takes place
at Sisters City Hall the third
Tuesday of each month from
9 to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by
the Alzheimer’s Association,
meetings provide emotional,
educational, and social
support. Info: 800-272-3900 or
go online to alz.org/oregon.
Furry Friends Foundation can
use your redeemable bottles
and cans. Help us raise funds
to assist families with free spay
and neuter services, emergency Humane Society of Central Oregon
medical assistance and more
541-382-3537
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.
dog of the Week
linda monahan
memorial service
A memorial service for
Linda Monahan will be held
at the Episcopal Church of the
Transfi guration on Saturday,
August 19 at 10:30 a.m.
– 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. –
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
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship
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
CHEWY is an energetic
2-year-old border collie mix, a
smart dog who LOVES to play
fetch! Surrendered by an owner
without proper containment for
him, he’s good with other animals,
house-trained, and knows basic
commands. Chewy needs daily
exercise and enrichment to stay
happy and healthy; a stable family
will help build his confi dence
with strangers and in unfamiliar
situations. Come meet this
super frisbee-playing boy today!
SPONSORED BY
Phil Arends
Principal Broker
541-420-9997
phil@blackbutte.com
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