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10 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Community Discussion on Marijuana Regulations The City of Sisters invites all to a community meeting to discuss proposed Time, Place and Manner regulations for marijuana-related businesses in Sisters. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sisters City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave. Questions? Call 541-549-6022. 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. Cold Weather Shelter Sisters Cold Weather Shelter is now located for the rest of the season, through March 15, at Westside Sisters, 442 Trinity Way. The shelter will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. For additional information, please call 541-719-8415, 541- 639-7321, or go the shelter’s Facebook page (SCWS). 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. 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. Volunteers are always welcome! For additional information, go online to sistersfol.com or you may call 541-912-0750 with questions. 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. For more information call Dera at 541-904-0153 or Lance at 541-904-1123. 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. 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 Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Sisters Senior Luncheon. Lunch is served every Tuesday at noon at Sisters Community Church with a $4 suggested donation. Coffee and various activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Bingo is played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. For additional information call 541-480-1843. Veterans Meeting in March 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, with the next meeting on March 7. All veterans in the Sisters area are welcome and encouraged to join. Questions? For additional information please contact Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Black Butte School Budget Committee Openings The Black Butte School District seeks qualifi ed volunteers for the budget committee for 3-year terms. You must reside within the district boundary, be a registered voter, and not be employed by the district at the time of appointment or during the term of service. Training is provided. If interested, contact Shawn Russell at 541-595-6203 or srussell@blackbutte.k12.or.us and she will provide you with an application form. Presentation on Public Lands with STA On Thursday, March 8, Sisters Trails Alliance presents “About the Lands No One Else Wanted: The Story of Our Public Lands,” a talk by Jeff Kitchens. Kitchens is the Deschutes fi eld offi ce manager with the BLM Prineville district. The presentation is at 7 p.m. at Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. Doors open at 6 p.m. for light refreshments Questions? Please call 541-719-8822. Mr. SHS Pasta Feed The annual fundraising pasta feed for the Mr. SHS Pageant will take place on Sunday, March 11 at 6 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the SHS front offi ce or from contestants. Contestants and their escorts will serve, and there will be an auction for couples to perform work that the bidders request. For more information contact Matt Bradley at 541-549-4045 or matt.bradley@sisters.k12.or.us. 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. Call 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org/oregon. Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank Taking “Bling” Donations You may be eligible for food assistance. Find eligibility rules at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, located at 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 also provided by Furry Friends Foundation. Bottle & Can Drive for Furry Friends Foundation 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. 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. Furry Friends Foundation can use your redeemable bottles and cans. Help the organization raise funds by dropping them off (in closed plastic bags, please) to the blue recycle bins on the front west porch at The Nugget. NOTE: They MUST be labeled with OR 5¢ – if not, please take them to the recycle center on Sisters Park Drive. For more information call 541-797-4023. 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 afginfo.org. Career Funds Available City Seeks Planning Commission Member Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda The City of Sisters is accepting applications for an “in-city” volunteer to serve on the Planning Commission for a 3-year term (begins May 2018). The Commission reviews major land-use applications and advises the Council on planning policies. It regularly meets at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of the month (with extra meeings possible). Applications are at City Hall or online at www.ci.sisters.or.us. Send application and résumé to Patrick Davenport, City of Sisters, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, March 30. For additional information contact Patrick at 541-323-5219 or pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! Learn more about how you can make a difference in a child’s life by going online to hopeafricakids.org or contact Katie at 541-719-8727. Furry Friends of Sisters 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. 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. For more information call 541-797-4023 or go online to furryfriendsfoundation.org. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library Thursday, February 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 in all the activities. For additional information call 541-312-1072. Support for Caregivers PEt of the Week Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 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. 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 their website at sisterskiwanis.org. Save the Rubberbands! Business owners: Are you the recipient of a bundle (or more) of Nuggets each week? Those fat rubberbands are nice and stretched out, and highly valued by the Nuggeteers that bundle your papers each week. If you can save them, we’d love to use them again. And to those of you who already return them to us: thank you! Questions? Call Teresa at 541-549-9941. GRETCHEN is a 4-year-old domestic shorthair tabby, brought to the shelter after her owner became homeless and could no longer care for her. This pretty girl has big, beautiful eyes and is very sweet. She has lived with other cats, but it is unknown if she has lived with dogs. Gretchen likes to explore her surroundings, and will surely make herself at home with her new adopters. Seeking an additional family member? Come in to meet Gretchen today! Sponsored by CUSTOM HORSE CARE Susan Marcoux 541-410-1421 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.
