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Wednesday, December 27, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
CPR and First Aid Class
Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD
will offer the AHA “Heartsaver”
CPR/AED module Wednesday,
January 3 and the First Aid
module Thursday, January 4 at
the Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is
$30 which includes a student
workbook and completion
card. Register no later than
Friday, December 29: online at
sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at
the Sisters Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. weekdays. For info call
Beverly at 818-674-7686.
See’s Candy from Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Sisters
is holding their annual See’s
Candy sales fundraiser out
of a trailer in the Ray’s Food
Place parking lot, now through
Saturday, December 30 (or
until it sells out!), 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. daily (but closed on
Christmas Day). Profi ts go to
scholarships, career-change
assistance, and other Kiwanis
service projects. For additional
information call 541-588-6255.
Hunter’s Education Class
For a hunter’s education class
beginning Tuesday, February 6,
register online at odfw.com
(hunting–resources–education).
It runs two nights per week for
three weeks, plus a required
fi eld day. Questions? Please call
Rick Cole at 541-420-6934 or
Dave Jones at 541-863-0955.
Habitat Gingerbread Trail
Follow the Sisters Habitat for
Humanity Gingerbread Trail!
You may vote for your favorite
gingerbread house through
Tuesday, January 2 by placing a
donation in the wooden house
at each location. Maps of the
21 participating businesses are
at the Chamber, Habitat Thrift
Store & ReStore, and each
business. All funds collected
will go toward building homes
for families in Sisters. For more
information call 541-549-1193.
Volunteer with Habitat
There are lots of ways you
can help Sisters Habitat for
Humanity. The ReStore can
use help processing donations,
along with another person
to help with truck pickup
and deliveries Tuesdays or
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Thrift Store currently seeks
more cashiers, plus a volunteer
in the housewares dept. And
help is always needed on the
construction crew. Questions?
Call Jen Binks at 541-549-1621.
BBR RFPD Meeting Canceled
The Board of Directors of the
Black Butte Ranch RFPD has
canceled the December board
meeting. The next meeting
will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday,
January 25 at the BBR Fire
Station. For more information
call 541-595-2288.
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.
Annual Chili Feed for Vets
Ronnie and Susie Frigulti
present their 5th annual free
chili feed for veterans and their
families on Saturday, January 20
from noon to 3 p.m. at Sisters
Community Church. The meal
includes homemade chili,
sausage, coleslaw, cake, coffee
and soft drinks. Please RSVP
the number of attendees by
Wednesday, January 17 at
541-549-1089 or via email to
frigulti@bendcable.com.
Boy Scouts Recycle Trees
Local Boy Scout troops will
collect and recycle Christmas
trees December 30-31 and
January 7. A donation of at
least $8 is requested; all funds
go directly to troops for their
activities and service projects,
and to replace worn-out
equipment. Trees should be
cleaned of all decorations and
placed by the street. Place
checks (to “Boy Scouts of
America” or as specifi ed by
fl yers in your area) in a plastic
bag and secure it to the tree.
For more info on Sisters pickup
please call 541-385-2640.
Annual Library Art Exhibit
The Sisters Library Annual Art
Exhibit will run Wednesday,
January 10 through Friday,
February 23. Artwork
submission will be Saturday,
January 6 from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. The opening reception
with hors d’oeuvres, beverages,
and the announcement of
the ever popular People’s
Choice Awards will be held at
the library on Friday, January
26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For
additional information call Zeta
Seiple at 541-549-6157.
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
information call 541-410-2870.
Furry Friends has Moved
Furry Friends Foundation is
now in its new location at the
Sisters Art Works building,
204 W. Adams Ave., Ste. 109.
Hours of operation will be on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The offi ce
is on the main fl oor, to the
right. Please note that visiting
dogs must be leashed at all
times. Furry Friends offers
many pet services to families,
and maintains a year-round
pet food bank. For more
information call 541-797-4023.
Council Meeting Canceled
Due to the holidays, the Sisters
City Council has canceled the
Wednesday, December 27
workshop and regular meeting.
The next council meeting will
be on Wednesday, January 10.
For additional information call
City Hall at 541-549-6022.
Volunteer monitors are needed
for the 5 p.m.-to-midnight shift
at Sisters Cold Weather Shelter.
Duties include checking in
guests, helping with dinner
and cleanup, and following the
established evening checklist.
There are two monitors per
shift and training is provided.
Volunteer applications are
available at the Sisters Library;
background checks will be
completed. Info: 541-719-8415.
PEt of the Week
Humane Society of Central Oregon
541-382-3537
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 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.
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.
Veterans Meetings
Sisters VFW Post 8138 and
American Legion Post 86 meet
at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall
the fi rst Wednesday of each
month, but no meeting will be
held in January. All veterans in
the Sisters area are welcome
and encouraged to join, with
the next meeting February 7.
Info, call Lance: 541-903-1123.
Sisters Library
January Events
Magazine/Video Downloads
Saturday, January 6 at 10 a.m.
at the Sisters Library, a free
lab is offered where you can
learn how to to use RBDigital,
Flipster, and Hoopla. For
more info call 541-312-1072.
Animal Adventures with
High Desert Museum
From 11:30 a.m. to noon
on Tuesdays, January 9
and January 23, the High
Desert Museum presents live
animals, stories, and crafts
at the Sisters Library for kids
ages 3 to 5. Limited to 30
children; parents or caregivers
must attend. 541-312-1072.
Food Assistance at the
Kiwanis Food Bank
GRETTA is a shy 8-year-old
kitty who was brought to the
shelter as a stray, and sadly
no one reclaimed her. This
little lady is now looking for her
forever loving and caring home!
Because her history is unknown,
it may take a little extra affection
and attention for Gretta to
become adjusted to a new
home environment. But she’d
love a chance with you! Come
meet this sweet girl today!
SPONSORED BY
Francois’ Workshop
541-549-0605
541-815-0624
PET PLACE ...
… is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals.
The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper.
$300 REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN OF MUFFY!
She went missing on Friday, December 15, off
Bluegrass Loop in Crossroads. Muffy has long, fl uffy
fur, mostly white with dark on her back, face, and tail.
She’s not wearing a collar but she is microchipped.
Muffy is very shy and she requires medication for a
medical condition! Please call 541-549-3572.
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 541-
588-6445 or email info@
circleoffriendsoregon.
com. You may also learn
more about the program at
circleoffriendsoregon.com.
Shelter Volunteers Sought
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
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 Sisters
442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.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
eBook Downloads Lab
On Wednesday, January 10 at
10 a.m. at the Sisters Library, a
free lab is offered where you
can learn how to download
ebooks and audio books. for
more info call 541-312-1072.
3Doodler at the Library
At 10 a.m. on Saturday,
January 13 at the Sisters
Library, tweens ages 9 to 12
may create, design, and build
with a 3Doodler! NOTE:
Registration is required by
calling 541-312-1072 or online
at deschuteslibrary.org.
Exploring LGBTQ Writers
Friday, January 19 at noon
at the Sisters Library, COCC
English Prof. Chris Rubio
highlights LGBTQ writers and
their impact on civil rights
movements and literature.
Writers have played an
important role in advancing
the civil rights of the LGBTQ
community. Learn about
some of these key writers and
their works. 541-312-1032.
Brass Ensemble Performs!
Saturday, January 20 at 2 p.m.
at the Sisters Library, get
ready for some toe tapping!
Members of the Central
Oregon Symphony brass
section will be perform works
in various genres of music
including marches, classical,
baroque and ragtime. For
more info call 541-312-1072.
The Library Book Club
Read and discuss “The
Underground Railroad” by
Colson Whitehead with other
thoughtful readers at the
Sisters Library on Wednesday,
January 24. The book club
runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Questions? 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. For
information call 541-312-1072.
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