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12 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Live Radio Performance 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. Annual Halloween Parade Furry Friends Howl-o-ween! Stop by The Nugget during or after the Art Stroll Friday, October 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy treats, door prizes, raffl e and a coloring contest for kids. And there’s still time to fi nd that perfect pet costume for a $5 or $10 donation to Furry Friends Foundation. Local vendors will be on hand selling jewelry, purses, cosmetics and more, with up to 20% of sales going to FFF. Questions? Call 541-549-9941. Church Harvest Fair 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will host a Harvest Fair and Chili Cook-off on Tuesday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 68885 Trinity Way. Free to the public, and all are invited to bring their best chili recipe for judging – or just come to enjoy food, a pumpkin-carving contest, fun activities and a square-dancing demonstration followed by instruction for those who’d like to learn. Costumes are welcome. For more info call Mel Petterson at 541-549-4499. High School Musical! Raise Your Voice in Song Thursday through Sunday, November 2, 3, 4 & 5, the SHS music department will perform Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical “Cinderella” in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $8 students and $12 adults, available only at the door, starting one hour before each show. Come support these talented choir, band, art and tech students (over 90 involved)! Showtime Thursday through Saturday is at 7 p.m., and on Sunday is at 2 p.m. 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. 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. 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. 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. Taking “Bling” Donations Sisters Kiwanis takes 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. For more information, or to arrange for pickup of larger items, please call Leart at 541- 410-2890. You may also drop off small items at Essentials Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave. Land Trust Walks & Hikes Through November, Deschutes Land Trust volunteer naturalists lead free walks, hikes, and bike rides. Explore birds, wildfl owers, and geology at various protected lands in small groups. Registration online is required; once registered, directions are provided. Go to deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes for details, or for additional information call 541-330-0017. 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 Bluegrass Concert The community is invited for a fun jam session and hoedown when The Gilly Girls perform bluegrass music on Saturday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Donations gladly accepted. For more information call 541- 549-1201; and check out their music online at gillygirls.us. 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. Senior Luncheons & More Halloween at the Fire Hall 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. 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. 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 Humane Society of Central Oregon noon, and BINGO is played 541-382-3537 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. DOG of the Week Death, Dying and Great Compassion in Buddhism 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. For more info call 541-312-1072. 42nd Snowfl ake Boutique The 42nd Snowfl ake Boutique will be held at the Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds on Friday, November 3 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry is $3.50 with net proceeds donated to Family Access Network. For more information go to snowfl akeboutique.org or call 541-350-4888. 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. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers Guild will meet at the Ray’s Food Place community room Saturday, October 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. to discuss spinning different types of fi ber. All fi ber enthusiasts welcome! For more info: 541-639-3217. SISTERS LIBR ARY November calendar Animal Adventures with the High Desert Museum Children ages 3 to 5 will meet a new animal, hear their wild tale, and join in on a fun craft during this special story time at the Sisters Library on Tuesday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. Limited to 30 kids and their caregivers, so arrive early! Info: call 541-312-1072. eBook Downloads Lab At 9:30 a.m. at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, November 8, learn to use Overdrive to download eBooks and audiobooks. Bring your library card! For more info call 541-312-1072. LEGO® Block Party! Kids of all ages are invited to have unlimited fun with a gazillion legos on Saturday, November 18 at 10 a.m. at the Sisters Library. For more information call 541-312-1072. Camino de Santiago JAZZY, a beautiful, 1-year-old German shepherd/Catahoula leopard dog cross, sadly arrived as an unclaimed stray. She is very outgoing once she knows you, and would make a great adventure partner! Jazzy is playful and eager to learn; obedience classes would be a great bonding experience and help her become a more confi dent dog. Jazzy did well meeting a dog at the shelter, but a doggie meet-and-greet is always advised to ensure compatibility. Is Jazzy the sweet girl to complete your family? SPONSORED BY ALLAN GODSIFF SHEARING 541-549-2202 Learn about the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage across France and Spain, with former U.S. Marine Steven Farrell, who has traveled it twice. Farrell will speak at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the Sisters Library, free! For more info call Liz at 541-312-1032. 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 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 at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend with the child. Note: there will be no story time November 23 due to Thanksgiving. For more information call 541-312-1072. SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Church | Sisters Campus 442 Trinity Way • 541-382-7504 | westsidechurch.org 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 503-932-2401; R.S. Pres., 541-549-4499. 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 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.
