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10 Wednesday, March 7, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Veterans Meeting in March The Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall Wednesday, March 7 (and the fi rst Wednesday of each month). All veterans in the Sisters area are welcome and encouraged to join. Questions? Questions? Call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Meet Candidate Byrne Indivisible Sisters invites all in our community to meet Democratic hopeful Michael Byrne, running in the next election for U.S. Congress, Oregon’s District 2. He will be at the Sisters Library on Thursday, March 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information call 541-595-0243, 541-760- 5320 or go to Facebook.com/ indivisiblesisters. Free Meditation Group All are welcome to a free meditation group meeting at life.love.yoga (corner Main Avenue & Elm Street) Sundays at 6:15 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing; no experience is necessary. Questions? Email dawnsong03@gmail.com or text only (no voice calls) to Dawn at 541-207-7266. City Seeks Planning Commission Member 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. 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. 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. 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. Presentation on Public Lands with STA 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, 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. Women’s Series at SCC The “Women Making a Difference” series continues at Sisters Community Church on Saturday, March 10. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., women are invited to hear Sisters resident Blanche “Takoda” Tadlock share her wisdom, along with her hiking adventures from the Pacifi c Crest and other trails. For more info call Terri at 314-740-9857. 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. 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. Questions? Please call 541-719- 8415, 541-639-7321, or see on Facebook (SCWS). Battle of the Books at SMS The 2018 Region 7 Oregon Battle of the Books Tourney takes place Saturday, March 10 at Sisters Middle School. Team registration and volunteer training starts at 8 a.m. and the battles begin at 9 a.m. Teams from four Eastern Oregon counties (divisions 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) will compete. The top two teams in each division then compete at the state OBOB fi nals on April 7 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. For more information call Tiffany Tisdel at 541-549-2099. 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 in a child’s life by going online to hopeafricakids.org or contact Katie at 541-719-8727. 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. Benefi t Crab Feed & Auction Warfi ghter Outfi tters presents a fundraising crab feed dinner and auction Friday, March 16 at Aspen Lakes. Doors open at 1630 hours (4:30 p.m.) with tickets $55 per person. There will be both a live auction and silent auction items, and all proceeds go directly to veterans. Please call for reservations at 541-549- 3663. For more information about the organization go to warfi ghteroutfi tters.org. Quilt Raffl e for Girl Scouts 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. 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. Friends Book Corner City Council Meetings Taking “Bling” Donations 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. 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. The Sisters City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. For additional information call 541-549-6022. Sisters Garden Club Sisters Garden Club will meet this Saturday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall. Cindy Jeffers of Landsystems Nursery will present “Pruning & Waking Up Your Garden.” All are welcome! For more information call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.com. 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. Furry Friends of Sisters Rodeo Parade Applications Entry forms for this year’s Sisters Rodeo Parade are now available. The parade takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 down Cascade Avenue. Obtain entry forms at the Rodeo offi ce, 220 W. Cascade Ave. or the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce offi ce, 291 E. Main Ave. Details are also online at sistersrodeo.com. For additional information contact Jeri at 541-549-0251. 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. 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 Humane Society of Central Oregon Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 541-382-3537 Note: visiting dogs must be leashed. For more information call 541-797-4023 or go online to furryfriendsfoundation.org. PEt of the Week 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. 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. 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. KODA is a 10-year-old Australian cattle dog looking for a loving family to provide her a relaxing retirement home. She is a sweet dog who has done well meeting people of all ages at the shelter. As with many senior dogs, Koda does have a few health concerns; a good relationship with your veterinarian will ensure she stays happy and healthy through her golden years. Come meet Koda! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 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.