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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 SCA weathers financial storm By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK A series of one-act plays is on tap at The Belfry next week. Local actors to perform at The Belfry Thespians from around Central Oregon will entertain audiences when they hit the stage during the third annual Now You’re Talking One- Acts presented by Silent Echo Theater Company (SETC) May 3-5 at The Belfry. Producer Marla Manning said she is excited for this year’s event, which will fea- ture two plays written by Bend playwrights. “In the (Play) Pen,” writ- ten by Laura Lee Coffman, is a humorous play about the secret world of babies when the parents are away. It will be directed by Laura Lee’s hus- band, Michael Coffman, and features Bend actors as well as long-time Sisters resident Lisa Fetrow. In a more poignant setting, “It’s Not Really Suicide” is about two brothers and their emotional relationship and their road to redemption. It was written by Bend play- wright Persephone Vandergrift and will be directed by Sisters resident Rhonda Townsend Schantz. Schantz has been involved with SETC since its incep- tion. She has directed and acted and serves on the SETC board of directors. She loves the theater and is glad to have an opportunity to “play” in Sisters with SETC and also as a performer with Sisters Classic Old-Time Radio Experience (SCORE). The evening will be filled with seven funny and heart- warming plays ranging from 10 to 20 minutes long, said Manning. All seven of the one-act plays are premieres, said Manning. She loves to be able to provide an opportunity for playwrights to showcase their work. She invites local playwrights to share their creations for future theater events. Performances are May 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at The Belfry, with a Saturday mati- nee at 2 p.m. Tickets are avail- able at bendticket.com or cash only at the door, $16 for adults and $12 for seniors (65+) and students. Doors open one hour prior to each show. For information email silentecho theatercompany@gmail.com or call 541-719-8779. Sisters Christian Academy (SCA) has weathered a finan- cial storm that threatened to swamp the small, private Christian school. According to Principal Cheryl Peterson, the support of the Sisters commu- nity has ensured that the acad- emy will continue through this year and will operate through the next school year. While ongoing fundraising and changes to the business model are necessary, Peterson reported, a future that seemed very much in doubt a few weeks ago is now looking much more secure. “The day we told parents we might have to close… it was a sad day,” Peterson said. “In five weeks, people from the community (and) a couple of different foundations have written big checks — and small checks.” Students pitched in and made crafts for sale and donated the proceeds, and one 4-year-old pre-schooler offered Peterson the $1.25 contents of his piggy bank. “I lost it,” she said. “Not in front of him. I wrote him a thank-you note just like I do for the big checks that have come in. What a little heart.” According to Peterson, some donations came from May 3-5 / 7:30 PM Get ready to party on CINCO DE MAYO! Saturday, y , MAY 5 SPECIALS! Tacos • Cerveza • Tequila • 8PM to 1AM 1AM, no cover for DJ BOOGIE! 175 N. Larch St. . 17 1 541-549-6114 5 5 96 4 Silent Echo Theater “Now You’re Talking” Come see 7 Oregon (2 world) premieres of 7 one-act plays written by 8 playwrights, led by 7 directors. . hardtailsoregon.com Saturday, May 5 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Call 541-699-9149. Dirty Revival May 18 / Fri / 8 PM The soulful sounds and energetic beats of this Portland-born 7-piece outfi t will enrapture any audience. PUB OPENS 1 HR PRIOR TO SHOWS Hosted by Sisters Feed & Supply and Sunshine Vet Services 102 E. Main Ave. | 541-549-4151 BelfryEvents.com 541-815-9122 accessible to young families. Peterson said that the fund- ing received to date is suffi- cient to keep the school going. However, she acknowledged that ongoing fundraising will be necessary. “We’ll continue to need to raise funds to complete next year,” she said. “(The board is) confident now we can make it all the way through.” The school plans to stage events that will not only raise money but also connect the school with the community. See ACADEMY on page 39 entertainment & EVENTS WED...APR. 25 SUN...APR. 29 Sisters Nails & Spa 1st Anniversary Party & Live Music with Jeff Ibach 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come celebrate the salon’s fi rst year in Sisters! For additional information call 541-904-0979. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. Raven Makes Gallery Artist in Residence: Jason Parrish Final day to meet the Navajo painter at 182 E. Hood Ave.! For hours or more info call 541-719-1182 or go online to ravenmakesgallery.com. THURS...APR. 26 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRI...APR. 27 Downtown Sisters 4th Friday Art Stroll 4 to 7 p.m. Galleries & shops feature live entertainment & refreshments! Info: istersartsassociation.org. Raven Makes Gallery Artist in Residence: Jason Parrish Meet the Navajo painter this weekend at 182 E. Hood Ave.! For hours or more info call 541-719-1182 or go online to ravenmakesgallery.com. Hood Avenue Art Artists’ Showcase 4 to 7 p.m. During Art Stroll, see the art exhibit inspired by the Shibui Spa mini retreats. Art wil be auctioned to raise funds for Ten Friends. For information call 541-719-1800 or go to hoodavenueart.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Friday (if no live music is scheduled), no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. SAT...APR. 28 Low-Cost Dog & Cat Vaccination & Microchip Clinic people who are not church- affiliated or religious but who “support different styles (of education) for kids and differ- ent needs for families.” In March, board member Peter Storton told The Nugget that the school needs $100,000 in hand to be able to go for- ward into the 2018-19 school year. The school charges $4,950 for yearly tuition, which is lower than most Christian schools in the region — significantly lower in many cases. While tuition hikes are on the table, Storton said, the school wants to remain MON...APR. 30 Hardtails Bar & Grill Open Mic & Jam Night 7 p.m. Every Monday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Painting Party 6 to 8 p.m. $35, every Monday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. TUES...MAY 1 Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. WED...MAY 2 Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go online to sisterssaloon.net. THURS...MAY 3 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. FRI...MAY 4 Sisters Fire Hall Author Slideshow with William Sullivan 8 p.m. Paulina Springs Books and Sisters Trails Alliance present hiking guru Sullivan. Learn about the best hikes in Oregon! He’ll also share his book, “Little Travelers Guide to Europe with Kids.” For information call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Night 9 p.m. Every Friday (if no live music is scheduled), no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go online to hardtailsoregon.com. Cork Cellars Live Music with Bill Powers & Benji Nagel 7 to 9 p.m. No cover! For additional information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Paulina Springs Books “Independent Bookstore Day” Celebration Special activities all day! For more details call 541-549-0866 or go to paulinasprings.com. Raven Makes Gallery Artist in Residence: Jason Parrish Meet the Navajo painter this weekend at 182 E. Hood Ave.! Events listings are free to For hours or more info call advertisers. Submit items by 541-719-1182 or go online to 5 p.m. Fridays via email to ravenmakesgallery.com. teresa@nuggetnews.com
