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12 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S High School Musical 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. Enter the Parade ~ Get ready for the season! Applications for Sisters’ Christmas Parade are available at the Sisters Chamber offi ce. The parade is on Saturday, November 25, with application deadline on Wednesday, November 15. Questions? Email jeri@sisterscountry.com or call 541-549-0251. 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 call 541-350-4888 go online to snowfl akeboutique.org. 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. 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. Panoramic Special Access Road District Board Term Letters of interest are being accepted for a 3-year-term volunteer position on the PSARD three-member board. Must be a resident of the Panoramic Special Access Road District for more than 90 days and a registered voter. Send to: PSARD, POB 1226, Sisters, OR 97759. For additional information call 541-610-6731. Youth Flag Football Game Meeting for Veterans Come cheer the kids and watch the fun, no charge! On Saturday, November 4 at Reed Stadium, kids in kindergarten though 2nd grade will play their fi nal fl ag football game of the season at 5 p.m., with 3rd- and 4th-graders playing at 6 p.m. These kids are in the Sisters Park & Recreation District program. For info call Coach Mike Alayon at 503-522-4743. Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 meet Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall (and the fi rst Wednesday of each month, same place and time). All veterans in the Sisters area are encouraged to join. For more info call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 or Bill Anttila at 541-549-1132. Child Car Seat Checkup Starting in December, The Environmental Center is expanding to Sisters with its “16 Free LED lightbulbs” program. Help is needed to spread the word to the community. All are welcome to a attend a 1-hour education/information session on Wednesday, November 15 at 9 a.m. or noon at Eurosports. Poster-hangers are also needed. For more information email Ani@TheEnergyChallenge.org or call 541-385-6908 x 26. On Friday, November 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Sisters- Camp Sherman Fire District will conduct a child car seat checkup at the fi re station, 301 S. Elm St. Nationally certifi ed car seat technicians will check seats for recalls and instruct families on proper fi t for the child in the seat, and the seat in the vehicle. Please bring your child and allow for about 20 minutes for each seat. Questions? Call 541-549-0771. 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. 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. Find Great Book Deals At the Friends Book Corner, fi nd great deals on gently used books, along with books on tape, CDs, DVDs, large-print books, fi ction and non-fi ction. You may donate two bags or boxes of books, 10 years or newer, Tuesdays & Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the corner of Main & Cedar. Questions? Call Lynne at 541-588-6077. Kiwanis Meetings Interested in a local civic organization? Sisters Kiwanis raises gifts and money for our community. For a hosted visit or additional information, please call 541-410-2870 or go online to sisterskiwanis.org. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. FOUND CAT: A fairly young orange-and-white cat, about 8 to 10 pounds, was found near Hwy. 126. Please call 541-549-1674. LOST CAT: “JACKSON” went missing from Tamarack Street October 4. He’s orange and white, 15 pounds., neutered, with 6 toes on his front paws. No collar or ID. Please call 541-549-8691 if seen. Lost pets? Call Humane Society of Central Oregon, 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 Help with Energy Challenge Senior Luncheons & 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. All Women Invited! On Saturday, November 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., women are invited to “Women Making A Difference” at Sisters Community Church. Lois Kaping, co-chair of the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter, is the guest speaker. For additional information call 503-559-5245. Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child ships shoeboxes fi lled with school supplies, hygiene items, and toys to children around the world to show God’s love in a tangible way. See requirements at samaritanspurse.org/occ or call Joanna at 541-588-0886. Just $9 per box covers shipping and handling. Collection week is November 13-20 with Sisters Community Church the local dropoff site; times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to noon Sunday; and 8 to 9 a.m. the fi nal Monday, November 20. The church may be reached by calling 541-549-1201. cat of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Writers: Meet with Others Tuesdays in November 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. 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. 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! For additional information 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 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. Seeking Mentors for Kids SNEAKER McSNEAKERSON is a sweet and loving 5-year-old Manx mix, a gentleman of a cat found wandering alone several months ago. He was brought to HSCO, but sadly, no one claimed him. Now he hopes to fi nd his forever home where he’ll be cuddled and loved to his heart’s content. If you’re seeking a feline companion, don’t miss your chance to meet this beautiful boy. Come to the shelter today! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 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. 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