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12 Wednesday, January 3, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Annual Library Art Exhibit The Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit will run Wednesday, January 10 through Friday, February 23. Submission for artwork is Saturday, January 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening reception with appetizers 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. SPRD Seeks Board Member Sisters Park & Recreation District seeks a volunteer to serve on its Board of Directors. Meetings are generally held at 5:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Board members must be registered voters and reside within the district. Application forms are at sistersrecreation.com/ board-meetings, and are due no later than Thursday, January 18. Questions? Call Executive Director Liam Hughes at SPRD, 541-549-2091, or email him at liam@sistersrecreation.com. Caregivers’ Support Group A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place at Sisters City Hall the third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Info: 800-272-3900 or go online to alz.org/oregon. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For more information visithopeafricakids.org or call Katie Keranen at 541-719-8727. Kiwanis Meetings Interested in a local civic organization? Sisters Kiwanis raises gifts and money for our community! For a hosted visit or more information, please call 541-410-2870 or visit www. sisterskiwanis.org. 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. 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. Boy Scouts Recycle Trees Local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees Sunday, 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 details on Sisters pickup: 541-385-2640. Shelter Volunteers Sought 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. For additional information call 541-719-8415. 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. 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. 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. Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank 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. PEt of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 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. For additional information, please call Rick Cole at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at 541-863-0955. Sisters Library January Events 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 Friends Book Corner You can fi nd great buys on an excellent collection of gently used books at the Friends Book Corner! Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m., it is located on the north side of the Sisters Library, next to the book drop. Proceeds support programs at the Sisters Library. For information call Lynne Wood at 541-588-6077. RILEY is a beautiful 2-year-old Catahoula Leopard/shepherd mix, brought to HSCO as a stray and sadly never reclaimed. This sweet girl with the merle-colored coat is fast, friendly, and loves to play fetch with a tennis ball. Though Riley can be shy with new people, once you’re acquainted, kisses come in waves! Come in to meet this sweetheart today! Taking “Bling” Donations SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! 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 Karen at 541- 480-1412. You may also drop off small items at Essentials Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave. Hunter’s Education Class Magazine/Video Downloads You may be eligible for food assistance. Eligibility rules are online at fns.usda.gov/tefap or at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, 328 W. Main Ave., open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability. Cat and dog food is provided by Furry Friends Foundation. 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. 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 ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 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. Veterans Meetings 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 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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