10 Wednesday, March 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Meet-n-Greet with SPRD Executive Director Finalists The Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors and staff invite the community to meet the fi nalists for the position of SPRD Executive Director. The meet-n-greet will be held Friday, March 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the SAGE room at SPRD, 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd. For more information contact Jeff Tryens at jeff.tryens@gmail.com or call him at 503-244-4355. Spring Break Game Day On Friday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sisters Library, tweens and teens ages 12 to 17 are invited to play a variety of table-top and card games. And snacks will be provided! For additional information call the library at 541-312-1032. City of Sisters Seeks Budget Committee Member The City of Sisters is accepting applications for an “in-city” volunteer to serve on the Budget Committee for a 3-year term (begins May 2018). The committee meets each spring to review the budget proposed by the City Manager. Interested parties will fi nd applications online at ci.sisters.or.us or may pick one up at City Hall. Send with résumé to City of Sisters, attn: Joe O’Neill, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 30 by 5 p.m. Questions? Call Joe O’Neill at 541-323-5222 or email joneill@ci.sisters.or.us. 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 Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce offi ce, 291 E. Main Ave. Details are online at sistersrodeo.com. For additional information, please contact Jeri Buckmann at 541-549-0251. 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. Questions? Call 800-733-2773. 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. 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. Annual Easter Egg Hunt The Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire departments present the annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages infant to 11 on Sunday, April 1 at 1 p.m. at Creekside Park and Creekside Campground, regardless of weather. The Easter Bunny will be on hand, and the eggs go fast! Parking is limited; kids should arrive by 12:40 p.m. to be divided into age groups. For additional information, please call the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD at 541-549-0771. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, March 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. The program will be on planning a warp rep woven runner. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! For more information call 541-639-3217 or go online to weave-spin-centraloregon.org. Seeking Book Lovers Looking for lovers – book lovers, that is! Book Corner volunteers get to indulge their passion at least once a month. Join the group on Tuesday, April 3 at noon at the Book Corner, 110 N. Cedar St., to fi nd out how to become a volunteer. Enjoy refreshments and get the fi rst look at new arrivals! For additional information, please call Kathy Campbell at 541-912-0750. Student Art at the Library Throughout the month of March at the Sisters Library, experience the special art created by students at Sisters Elementary School, Sisters Middle School, and Sisters High School. The art is on display in the both the community room and computer room. For additional information, please call 541-549-6157. Kindergarten Roundup Sisters Elementary School will hold their annual Kindergarten Roundup pre-registration on Monday, April 30 in two sessions: one at 9 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. Children who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2018 are eligible for the 2018-19 school year. Call the SES offi ce at 541-549-8981 to schedule a pre-registration appointment. Enrollment forms may also be picked up at the offi ce; return by Wednesday, April 25 with your child’s birth certifi cate and immunization records. Questions? Call 541-549-8981. Easter Egg Hunt, Pancake Breakfast & Easter Service On Easter Sunday, April 1, Sisters Church of the Nazarene invites the community to enjoy a free pancake breakfast from 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed at 10:45 a.m. by a celebration service that includes special activities for kids. After the service there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids elementary age and younger! For additional information call 541-647-4838 or go to sistersnaz.org. 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. Applications are at City Hall or online at ci.sisters.or.us. Send with résumé to City of Sisters, attn: Patrick Davenport, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, March 30. For more information contact Patrick at 541-323-5219 or pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. 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. 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 additional information, please call 541-410-2870. 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. The Library Book Club Read and discuss “The Alice Network” by Kate Quinn with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, March 28. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For information call 541-312-1072. Meet Candidate White Indivisible Sisters invites all to meet and hear Democratic hopeful Tim White, who seeks to run in the next election for U.S. Congress, Oregon’s District 2. White will be at the Sisters Library on Saturday, March 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information call 541-595-0243, 541-760- 5320, or go to Facebook.com/ indivisiblesisters. 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 and are encouraged to participate in all the activities. For more information call 541-312-1072. 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, open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call 541-549-0251. Taking “Bling” Donations 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. 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. Thrive Cooking Tutorial Learn about plants and why they are nature’s powerhouses for optimal health and nutrition during cooking presentations at the Sisters Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, April 16, 23 & 30. Includes demonstrations, samples, and recipes. Free, but donations welcome, and registration is required due to limited space. Register by caling Lisa Duncan at 541-948-6628. 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? Please contact Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 for more information. Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of antique or vintage jewelry for this year’s Antique & Collectibles Sale on Saturday, May 26. For more information, Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 or to arrange for pickup of larger items, please call Pam at 928-219-2288 or Leart at 541- 410-2890. You may also drop off small items at Essentials Skin Care, at 492 E. Main Ave. PEt of the Week 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. SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Black Butte School Budget Committee Openings 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 Come meet CINNAMON! This loveable little one arrived at the shelter with several other Guinea pigs. Cinnamon and her friends are awaiting loving and caring homes. Guinea pigs do require a lot of attention and care, so if you have yet to own one, it’s suggested that you do a little research before considering adoption. And if you think that Cinnamon, Lilly, Minnie or S’mores could be just the companion(s) you’ve been seeking, come on into the shelter and meet them today! SPONSORED BY Broken Top Veterinary Clinic 541-389-0391 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.