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12 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S The Library Book Club Read and discuss “A Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30. Questions? Contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. Electric Vehicle Workshop The community 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. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” CPR/AED module Friday, September 15 and the First Aid module Saturday, September 16 at the Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is $30 which includes a student workbook and completion card. Register no later than Friday, September 8: 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. 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. 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. 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. Friends of the Metolius Walk On Saturday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, learn about the riparian habitat of the Metolius ecosystem, explore early Camp Sherman history, and observe changes to the river to enhance fi sh habitat during a walk from Camp Sherman to Allingham Bridge and back. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fi sh viewing platform. Info: Scott, 503-675- 7764 or 541-595-6439. Still Have Eclipse Glasses? Through mid-September, eclipse glasses will be collected in a box at the Sisters Library for Astronomers without Borders, for distribution to schools in Asia and South America for the 2019 eclipses. Sponsored by the Sisters Library, Sisters Science Club, and Friends of the Sisters Library. Questions? Call Kathy Campbell at 541-912-0750. You may also learn more online at astronomerswithoutborders.org Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather permits, the group will head out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. Questions? Please call Ron at 541-549-8846. Seeking Mentors 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. Change to School Schedule Because of air quality due to the fi res, Sisters public schools will start one day later than previously scheduled. The fi rst day of school for grades 1-9 will be Wednesday, August 30, and grades 10-12 will start on Thursday, August 31. The schedule for kindergarten remains the same, with the fi rst day of school on Tuesday, September 5. Questions? Call the district offi ce at 541-549- 8521 or go online to ssd6.org. Meeting to Discuss Saying “Thanks” to the Firefi ghters At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 1, all are welcome at the Ray’s Food Place meeting room to discuss organizing a community event to honor and thank the fi refi ghters. For more info contact Pete Shepherd at 503-871-3787 or email ideas to pete.sisters@gmail.com. Bottle & Can Drive for Furry Friends Foundation A seminar presenting ways to work through diffi cult moments of parenting and teaching will be held at Sisters Community Church Saturday, October 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn simple techniques using love and logic. Cost is $20pp or $30 for couples. Registration is required no later than October 4 by calling 541-549-1201 or online at sisterschurch.com/events. Scholarships are available; they should be requested when registering for the course. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. FREE CAT: Are you seeking a wonderful companion? Or a great mouser? “CRICKET” may be the one for you! Please contact Tom at 541-588-6255 or tomkopec@easystreet.net if you’d like to meet her. MISSING CAT: “TUNA” is an 9-year-old male cat, long- haired with a shiny black coat (and a grayish chest, and gray toe tufts). If seen, call 541-514-1763 or 206-902-0700. Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide, 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: Facebook.com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts Bring family and friends to the Labor Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast at the Camp Sherman Community Hall, Sunday, September 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat ham, eggs, pancakes, o.j. and coffee. Adults are $8, kids ages 5 to 10 are $5, and under 5 are free. Proceeds go to the Camp Sherman Historical Society. Questions? Call 541-595-2719. 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 info call 541-330-0017. Furry Friends Foundation can Sisters Walking Group use your redeemable bottles Enjoy walking with others? All and cans. Help us raise funds are welcome to meet every to assist families with free spay Friday at Village Green Park and neuter services, emergency for a walk from 10 to 11 a.m. medical assistance and more For additional information call by dropping them off (in closed Gennifer at 541-410-9245. plastic bags, please) to the blue recycle bins on the front west porch at The Nugget. NOTE: They MUST be labeled with Humane Society of Central Oregon OR 5¢ or 10¢ – if not, please 541-382-3537 take them to the recycle center on Sisters Park Drive. For more information call 541-549-9941. DOG of the Week Home Repair with Habitat Sisters Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its home repair program (roof repair, weatherization, ramps, exterior painting, etc.). Applicants must own their Crafters Sought home (not assessed at more Quality-oriented crafters are than $200,000); have a need sought to be consigners for the for improved housing; be able 42nd annual Snowfl ake to repay a loan; partner with Boutique on Nov. 3-4. Jury will Habitat with sweat equity hours be held Saturday, September 9, and have lived in Sisters for at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist least one year. Applications Church in Redmond. Go to are at sistershabitat.org or the snowfl akeboutique.org or call offi ce, 141 W. Main Ave. For 541-540-4048, 541-350-4888 more info call 541-549-1193. or 541-447-1640 for more info. Parenting Seminar Pancake Breakfast Operation Christmas Child SISTERS LIBR ARY September p calendar Open Computer Lab Every upcoming Tuesday (September 5, 12, 19 & 26) 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 with issues from library staff. For more information call 541-312-1072. Music, Movement & Stories For ages birth to 5, fun with music, movement, and stories takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library Thursday, September 7. In addition to fun, it’s a time for skills development. For more information call 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, September 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Parents or caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate in all the activities! For info call 541-312-1072. Downloading eBooks On Wednesday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library, you can learn how to use Overdrive to download eBooks and audio books. No registration is required, but remember to bring your library card. For more information call the library at 541-312-1072. Update Your Résumé “LOBO” is a 3-year-old Alaskan husky and shepherd mix who arrived as a stray. This boy can be afraid of new people, so he needs to go to a home with kids over the age of 12, and no cats. Lobo has met dogs at the shelter and did great with them, but a meet-and-greet with other canine family members is required before he goes to his new home. Is this elegant dog the one you’ve been seeking? Come meet Lobo! Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered 135 million shoebox gifts to children affected by war, poverty, disease, famine and disasters SPONSORED S O S O BY in more than 100 countries. When you buy school supplies, Francois’ Workshop pick up extras to set aside to fi ll 541-549-0605 541-815-0624 your gift shoebox! For details go to samaritanspurse.org/occ or call Joanna at 541-588-0886. 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 On Wednesday, September 20 at 9:30 a.m., Deschutes Library and Goodwill Job Connection staff present an interactive workshop where attendees will learn about career services, best practices in a job search, ways to update a résumé and more. Bring a fl ash drive to save your updated résumé. Due to limited space, registration is recommended online at deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or by calling 541-312-1072. Romanticism and the Industrial Revolution At the Sisters Library at noon on Friday, September 22, all are welcome to a free program that looks at how Romanticism took hold in arts and literature during the 19th century in Europe, while the Industrial Revolution saw advances in technology and the way people lived. For more information call the library at 541-312-1032. STEAM Team: 3Doodler Youth ages 9 to 17 will get to create, design, and build with a 3Doodler at the Sisters Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 23. Registration in advance is required due to limited space. Register online at deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or call 541-312-1072. The Library Book Club Read and discuss books with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, September 27. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Paige by calling 541-617-7078 or email paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. 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