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10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Stars Over Sisters Star Party Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, October 21 at 7 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. It’s the fi nal star party of the season! Info: 541-549-8846. Animal Blessing Like humans, animals share in God’s creation. Come to the fi rst blessing of all animals at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. Father Joseph will receive a blessing certifi cate. Note: pets must be under their human’s control. Treats available, as well as photography by Rick Judy. For info call Jeanne: 541-588-2157. Sisters Science Club Event On Tuesday, October 24, Sisters Science Club presents “The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Love,” a discussion of creativity and the human brain with Dr. Larry Sherman, OHSU neuroscientist. The pub opens at 6 p.m. for social hour with the lecture at 7 p.m. $5 requested donation at the door; club donors, teachers and students are free. For info call 541-912-0750 or go to sistersscienceclub.org. Volunteer with ASPIRE! ASPIRE seeks mentors to advise and assist SHS juniors & seniors navigate a plan to graduation & beyond. Training provided and no experience is necessary; just bring your willingness to help. Experience the satisfaction of guiding youth to a bright and fulfi lling future. For information contact Aspire Coordinator Rick Kroytz at 541-549-3203. Hey Kids, Join the Choir! A Christmas choir, rejoice! Come share your heart & voice! Sisters Children’s Choir practices every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. All kids are welcome! For more info call Lola Knox at 541-390-4615 or email sisterschildrenschoir@gmail.com. Have Your Pet Spayed or Neutered at No Charge Sisters-area families: need your dog or cat spayed or neutered? Come into the Nugget offi ce and fi ll out the Furry Friends Foundation form; you’ll then be approved to contact Bend Spay & Neuter Clinic to schedule the surgery. Furry Friends pays all costs, plus microchipping, vaccinations, even dog license! Note: you must complete the form before you’re approved to schedule. For additional information call 541-549-9941. Thank-you to Firefi ghters A thank-you event for wildland fi refi ghters and other public servants for their work during the 2017 fi re season is set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 22 at Village Green Park. The community is invited to bring thank-you notes and drawings by kids, plus a homemade dessert. Volunteers will serve donated ice cream and the desserts, then distribute the notes to fi re departments and the public service agencies who assisted. For info contact Pete Shepherd at 503-871-3787 or pete.sisters@gmail.com. Walk/Jog-a-thon Fundraiser On Friday, October 20 from 10 to 11 a.m., the students of Sisters Christian Academy will be walking and jogging at the Sisters High School track. Community members are encouraged to come out and cheer them on! The kids are raising funds to assist with keeping tuition low. For more information contact Cheryl Peterson CA at 541-549-4133. Senior Luncheons and More Sisters-area seniors are invited to join others 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 second Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m. to noon. Questions? Call 541-480-1843. Seeking Mentors for Kids 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. October Art in the Library This month in the community room of the Sisters Library, the Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild is displaying members’ fi ber art. In the computer room, Quilts for Kids, a group of quilters that make children’s quilts to donate to kids in need, is exhibiting some that the group will be donating this year. For additional information call 541-549-6157. Raise Your Voice in Song The Sisters High Desert Chorale seeks singers ... ages 15 to 115. Practices are held Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. Join this fun group of people getting ready for the Christmas concert! Info: sistershighdesertchorale.com or call Director Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. LOST CAT: JACKSON went missing from Tamarack Street on Wednesday, October 4. He’s neutered, 15 pounds, and has 6 toes on his front paws. He is orange and white; not wearing a collar or ID. Please call 541-549-8691 if seen. 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 Halloween at the Fire Hall Annual Halloween Parade Live Radio Performance Kids and families are invited to a howling good time at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Check out the new carnival games and – if you dare – venture into the haunted maze at the annual event. Enjoy refreshments, prizes & candy. Trick-or-treaters, grab your friends and join the volunteers for a screaming fun time! For info call 541-549-0771 or go online to sistersfi re.com. Get your costumes ready for the Sisters Halloween Parade! Kids ages one to 10, with their adults, should meet at Fir Street Park at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 to trick-or-treat through downtown. Costumes and pre-registration required; forms are available at the Sisters Library or Sisters public schools. Please bring a non- perishable food item for the Sisters Food Bank. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sisters and the Sisters Library. For additional information, please call 541-350-3085. At 7 p.m. on Friday, October 27 at Sisters Community Church, Sisters Classic Old-Time Radio Experience (SCORE) will perform a live radio broadcast from the old-time radio shows “Inner Sanctum” and “Suspense.” Many of the sound effects will be created right on stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and donations are always accepted gladly. For more information call 541-548-0601. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Ray’s Food Place community room on Saturday, October 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a panel discussion on spinning different types of fi ber. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For additional information, please call 541-639-3217. 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, Thursdays 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. Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Shoeboxes fi lled with school supplies, hygiene items, and toys are delivered to children around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. A donation of $9 per shoebox covers shipping and handling. For more info call Joanna at 541-588-0886 or donate online at classy.org/ fundraise?fcid=906861 or at samaritanspurse.org/occ. cat of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Robert (Bob) Harris Memorial A memorial for Robert (Bob) Harris will be held in Sisters for family and friends at Village Green Park on Saturday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. Please come out and celebrate a life remembered. SISTERS LIBR ARY October calendar Magazine & Video Downloads Lab At 10:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library on Saturday, October 21, a free lab is offered where adults may learn how to use RBDigital, Flipster, and Hoopla to download magazines and videos. For more info call 541-312-1072. Creative Writing Camp for Tweens and Teens Home Repair with Habitat Do you own your home and does it need a fresh coat of exterior paint or maybe a ramp or other repairs? Check out the Sisters Habitat for Humanity home repair program by reading the Home Repair Qualifi cation Guide, online at sistershabitat.org. Homeowners who think they qualify or have questions should call Marie Clasen at 541-549-1193 or email marie@sistershabitat.org. Writers: Meet with Others! Tuesdays from October 31 through November 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Suttle Tea, the Nanowrimo Writers Group invites writers working on their novel to meet with other writers for support (no critique). November is National Novel Writers Month and participants will work toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by November 30. For more information contact Nancy Whitlatch at 541-504-0166. Say “HELLO” to MILO! This handsome boy has a coat that is out of this world, one that matches his stellar personality and demeanor. He can hardly wait for you to open his kennel door when he sees you approaching, already purring in anticipation of the love and attention he’ll receive. So if you’re seeking a very loving kitty, one that will gladly give you as much attention as you give him, then Milo is your guy! Come meet him today! Sponsored by On Tuesday, October 24, workshops for budding writers ages 9 to 17 will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Registration is required by going online to deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or by calling 541-312-1072. The Library Book Club Thoughtful readers are invited to the Sisters Library Wednesday, October 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss the featured book, “Vanessa and Her Sisters” by Priya Parmar. The discussion will also include “Clara and Mr. Tiffany” by Susan Vreeland. If possible, please arrive early, by 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@ deschuteslibrary.org. Death, Dying and Great Compassion in Buddhism & S U P P LY 541-549-4151 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 At 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 at the Sisters Library, Mark Unno, Assoc. Prof. of Japanese Buddhism at the U of O will explore death, dying, and grief within the cycle of life; and the oneness of great compassion beyond life and death. 541-312-1072. 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 skills and get help with issues from library staff. For info 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 at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts designed to grow young readers. 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.
