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10 Wednesday, February 14, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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. 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. 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. Volunteer with Habitat You can serve your community by joining the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Team! Habitat has opportunities in both the Thrift Store and ReStore, and at build sites. Orientations are held the fi rst and third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Habitat offi ce, located at 141 W. Main Ave. Or for more information, call Jen Binks at 541-549-1621. 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 go toward support of the Sisters Library. For information call Lynne Wood at 541-588-6077. Be A Host Family ASSE International Student Exchange Programs seek local host families for international students, ages 15 to 18. They are conversant in English, academically selected, and desiring to be a part of family activities and responsibilities. For additional information, please call 800-733-2773. 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. 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. 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. Information Available from the Chamber of Commerce The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce has Oregon regional maps with information on points of interest, cities, towns, accommodations, state parks plus local and statewide events. Stop by for a packet with information on recreation within the local area! The chamber is located at the corner of Main Avenue and Spruce Street. Hours of operation are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-0251. 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. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information. 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. 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 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. 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. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, February 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. The program will cover weaving a tartan plaid. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! Info: 541-639-3217 or go online to weave-spin-centraloregon.org. Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank 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. PEt of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda 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. Veterans Meetings The 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. All veterans in the Sisters area are welcome and encouraged to join. Questions? For additional information please contact Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Sisters Library Febr uary Events eBook Downloads Lab 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. Family Fun Story Time 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. Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library Thursdays, February 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. Have Art to Donate? Closure – February 16 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. 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. MICKEY is a very sweet 1.5-year-old pit bull terrier mix seeking a home to call his own! Mickey was brought to HSCO as a part of a transfer of adoptable animals from an overpopulated shelter in California.This handsome boy was originally found as a stray and sadly never reclaimed, so his past is unknown. But give this loving dog a chance to join your family, and we just bet that you won’t regret it! Sponsored by & S U P P LY 541-549-4151 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 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. The Library Book Club 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. 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.
