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10 Wednesday, February 7, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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 with the next meeting February 7. All veterans in the Sisters area are welcome and encouraged to join, For additional info call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Don Johnson Service Award Cloverdale RFPD will accept nominations for its Don Johnson Community Service Award until Friday, February 9. Nominees must reside in the Cloverdale Fire District and exhibit community spirit, support, and volunteerism. The recipient will be notifi ed and recognized at the awards banquet in March. Any resident of Cloverdale Fire District may submit; detail the nominee’s qualifi cations and contact info to: Board Secretary, Cloverdale RFPD, 67433 Cloverdale Rd., Sisters, OR 97759. Questions? Please call 541-389-2345. 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 Karen at 541- 480-1412. You may also drop off small items at Essentials Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave. Have Art to Donate? Save your art for donation! This will be the second year for a Friends of the Sisters Library fundraiser, the Annual Pre-Owned Art Sale. Please consider saving your treasures for this popular event. Art donations will be accepted one day only: Saturday, July 28. The sale will take place on Sunday, July 29 at the Sisters Library. For more information contact Linda Davis at 541-549-1222. 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. Support for Caregivers A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity meets at the Ray’s Food Place community room at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Please call 541-771-3258 for additional information. Sisters School Board Budget Committee Openings The SSD Board of Directors will appoint three community members to fi ll vacant Budget Committee positions to serve for three budget terms/cycles (to expire 6/30/20). Candidates must live in the district, not be offi cers or employees of the district, and be qualifi ed district voters; they should participate in school activities, commit time to review materials, and attend committee meetings. For application email Mel at mel.petterson@sisters.k12. or.us or pick up at the district offi ce. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 23 by 4 p.m. Questions? Call 541-549-8521. Ash Wednesday Services On Wednesday, February 14, Community Ash Wednesday services will be hosted by and held at The Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. One service will be at noon, and another at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome! For information call 541-549-7087. Oregon History Show & Tell Three Sisters Historical Society is offering its fi rst free Fireside Stories evening at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20 at FivePine Conference Center. Come hear Kerry Tymchuk, executive director of the Oregon Historical Society, share unforgettable stories and iconic artifacts and documents from Oregon’s remarkable history. Learn about the new local historical society and how you can become a supporter. It will include a silent auction of framed historic Sisters prints. Refreshments will be served. For info call Sue, 541-549-2107. Dementia Caregivers Group A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place the fi rst Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. For additional information call 800-272-3900 or go online to alz.org/oregon. 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. For additional information, please call 541-480-1843. PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. FOUND CAT: Big, gray-striped cat, hanging around Pine Meadow Village since December. 503-409-2326. Lost pets in the area? 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. Also go to: Facebook.com/ FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper On Tuesday, February 13 from 5 to 7 p.m., the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration will include buttermilk, plain, and blueberry pancakes with a variety of syrups, sausage, homemade applesauce, and orange juice, coffee and tea. All are welcome! Cost is $4 for adults; $2 for ages 4-12 (under age 4 are free); and $10 for a family of four or more. Questions? Call the church: 541-549-7087. Sisters Garden Club Sisters Garden Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall. On February 10, Kevin Smith from East Cascade Audubon Society will present on the topic of gardening and birds, and positive co-existing. For more info call 541-549-6390. Quilt Raffl e for Girl Scouts Sisters Girl Scout Troop 10732 is raising funds for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter by raffl ing a quilt made by Dera Rosdahl. The 58" x 60" quilt is on display at Rainwater Cafe, where tickets are available: $1 each or six for $5. The raffl e drawing will be Wednesday, March 7 at Sisters American Legion meeting at Sisters City Hall. Info: Dera at 541-904- 0153 or Lance at 541-904-1123. Join the Choir! Monday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Sisters High Desert Chorale begins practices for the spring concert. All who like to sing are welcome; there is no audition and ability to read music is not required. The concert will be performed near the end of May, with practices at 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Bring a black, 3-ring binder for music, a pencil, and drinking water. Come join in song! Questions? Contact any chorale member or director Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362. Kiwanis Meetings Interested in a local civic organization? Sisters Kiwanis raises gifts and money for our community! For a hosted visit or information, call 541-410- 2870 or visit sisterskiwanis.org. PEt of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Al-Anon Family Groups Al-Anon offers a 12-step group for friends and families of alcoholics, with no dues or fees. To fi nd out times and locations that best serve your needs, call 541-728-3707 or go online to www.afginfo.org. Sisters Library Febr uary Events Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library Thursdays, February 8, 15, & 22 at 10:30 a.m. They feature songs, rhymes and crafts, all to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend with the child and are encouraged to participate. For additional information call 541-312-1072. Vintage Valentine Workshop On Friday, February 9 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sisters Library, a workshop will be held in which participants will create vintage valentines. Space is limited and note that registration is required online at http://bit.ly/2AN4MXY. For additional information call Paige Ferro at 541-312-1063. Wednesday, February 14 at 10 a.m. at the Sisters Library, learn how to download eBooks and audio books from the library. For more information call 541-312-1072. Closure – February 16 MERLOT is a sweet 9-year-old domestic shorthaired cat, brought to HSCO as a stray and sadly never reclaimed by an owner. Merlot is now looking for his forever home! Though his history is unknown, during his time at the shelter this boy has shown himself to be quite the catch! Come get acquainted with Merlot today! On Friday, February 16, the Sisters Library will be closed for a staff in-service day. It will re-open Saturday at 10 a.m. Questions? Please call the library at 541-312-1032. Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! From 11:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, February 20, 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. ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 Read and discuss “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, February 28. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Paige at 541-617-7078 or paigeb@deschuteslibrary.org. 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 info call 541-588-6077. Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! Learn more about how you can make a difference by going online to hopeafricakids.org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. eBook Downloads Lab Furry Friends of Sisters Furry Friends Foundation offers many pet services to families, including free spay and neuter surgeries, and maintains a year- round pet food bank. Furry Friemds is located at Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave., Ste. 109, open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note: visiting dogs must be leashed. Info: 541-797-4023. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda The Library Book Club 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) Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass Vast Church (Nondenominational) 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass 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.
