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12 Wednesday, May 9, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Learn about the Three Sisters Historical Society The COCC Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, May 9 will feature the Three Sisters Historical Society with “Something Old is New in Sisters.” Board members will share their plans for the fl edgling organization, take ideas from attendees, and share stories and historic photos of early Sisters. The program is free and will run from 12 to 1 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. Questions? Call Sue at 541-549-2107. Sisters Garden Club The Sisters Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12 at Sisters City Hall. The topic will be on composting: Toni Stephan of the OSU Extension Service will present “Get Bit by the Composting Bug.” All are welcome! For more info call 541-549-6390. Clam Chowder Fundraiser Sisters Christian Academy is looking to make some extra clams! Through Monday, May 14, SCA is selling Mo’s clam chowder base (one quart) for $12, which makes fi ve 10-oz. servings. Pickup will be on Tuesday, May 22. Stop by the school to place your order or call 541-549-4133. The school thanks you for your “soup”port! Volunteer with the Historical Society Interested in volunteering with the Three Sisters Historical Society? On Thursday, May 10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., come for hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar in the upstairs room at Sisters Saloon. Learn how you can be involved with the society, and share your ideas! For details or to RSVP if attending, please call Sue at 541-549-2107. Spring Concerts in May Sisters High Desert Chorale will perform spring concerts at Sisters Community Church Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and all are invited to “Singtime in Sisters.” Questions? Go online to sistershighdesertchorale.com or call choir director Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362. Panoramic Access Special Road District Board Term Letters of interest are being taken for an 18-month-term volunteer position on the PASRD three-member board. Must be a resident of the Panoramic Access Special Road District for more than 90 days and a registered voter. Send to: PASRD, POB 1226, Sisters, OR 97759. For more information, please call 541-610-6731. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! Learn more about how you can help at hopeafricakids.org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. Crafters Wanted Quality-oriented crafters are being sought as consigners for the 43rd Snowfl ake Boutique (November 2 & 3). Jury will be held Sat., May 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond. 541-504-4048, 541- 350-4888, or 541-447-1640. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather permits, you’ll head to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. Questions? Please call Ron at 541-549-8846. Santiam Ski Lodge Plans The Friends of the Santiam Ski Lodge have been invited by the Three Sisters Historical Society to share their plans for the total restoration of the historic building (at Santiam Pass across Hwy. 20 from Hoodoo). Hear about the project to breathe new life into the lodge, and see photos, in this free presentation at FivePine Conference Center on Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For additional information call Sue at 541-549-2107. School Pops Concert The Sisters School District band department will perform a FREE pops concert at Sisters High School on Thursday, May 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For additional information contact Band Director Tyler Craner at 541-543-5383 or via email at tyler.cranor@sisters.k12.or.us. Civil War Living History A full Civil War reenactment at House on Metolius is open to the public, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20. Over 200 Civil War reenactors will present living conditions and circumstances of 1863 in the only event of its kind in Central Oregon. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with mock battles with cannons and muskets fi ring real black powder 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Entry is $8 (seniors & students, $5 and kids under 6 are free). Parking is $5 per vehicle for the Boy Scouts. Location is two miles north of Camp Sherman off Road 1420. Questions? Call 541-815-1975. Donate Your Antiques Sisters Kiwanis seeks donations of antiques, along with antique or vintage jewelry, for this year’s Antique & Collectibles Sale on Saturday, May 26 at the Sisters Fire Hall. For more information, or to arrange for pickup of large items, please call Pam at 541-719-1049 or Leart at 541-410-2890. You may also drop off small items at Essentials at 492 E. Main Ave. Fundraising Plant Sale Come support the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch and fi ll up your garden! On Saturday, May 19, a sale of fl owers and veggie plants grown by local veterans will take place at 65920 SW 61st Street in Bend (west of Hwy. 97), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is also invited to stay for a BBQ lunch. For additional information call 541-706-9062 or go online to covranch.org. Sisters Volunteer Fair Sisters-area organizations that rely on volunteers: join the Sisters Volunteer Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District! To register a table for this free event, email sprd@sistersrecreation.com; for info call Jen, 541-549-1621. Spinners/Weavers Group The Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at the Sisters Library on Saturday, May 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. and cover hands-on needle felting. All fi ber enthusiasts are welcome! Info: 541-639-3217. Sisters Seeks Planning Commission Members The City is taking applications for two in-city or out-of-city volunteers to serve on the Planning Commission for 4-year terms. 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. Applications are at City Hall or www.ci.sisters.or.us. Send application and résumé to Patrick Davenport, City of Sisters, P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, June 15. For info contact Patrick at 541-323-5219 or pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. Veterans Meetings Women’s Luncheon and Presentation on Birds Women in the community are invited to “Birds of a Feather,” a free salad-bar luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at Sisters Community Church. Guest speaker Elise Wolf will share about the lives of birds in Central Oregon with videos, photos, and some of her favorite rescue stories! RSVP to Carol: 480-390-3636. Help Survey Birds You can become an offi cial bird surveyor for the Deschutes Land Trust, recording species and numbers at the preserves. Bird identifi cation skills are not required; learn as you go! A commitment of at least one survey a month, May through September is requested. Training sessions will be held May 9, May 25, and June 3. Go to deschuteslandtrust.org/ volunteer-opps or call 541-330- 0017 for more information. birth announcement a nnouncement t tr tristan n alvro a vro neal al nea al John and Ashley Neal are proud to introduce their son, Tristan Alvro Neal. Tristan was born at 6:30 a.m. on March 24 weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz. Tristan is also welcomed by his two siblings, Henry and Gwen, and by his grandparents, Bo and Jill Neal. PEt of the Week Art in the Library During the month of May, in the community room and computer room of the Sisters Library, members of the Sisters Area Photography Club will exhibit photographs taken during the past year. For info call Zeta at 541-549-6157. Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship westsidesisters.org Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) Seventh-Day Adventist Church sisterschurch.com 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship AARP Driver’s Safety AARP’s Driver Safety Course, a classroom for motorists 50 and older, will take place Tuesday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Community Church (with a one-hour lunch break). Call 541-390-6075 to register. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. May Events at th e Sisters Library Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth to 5 will take place at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, May 10 & 17, with songs, rhymes, and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Parents or caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in all the activities. Questions? Please call 541-312-1072. On Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sisters Library, kids up to age 11 are invited to join other builders and a gazillion Legos for tons of fun! For more information call the library at 541-312-1072. Open Computer Labs At 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, May 15 & 22, open labs will be offered at the Sisters Library where you may receive help with technical tasks and have your questions answered. No registration is required. For more info call the library at 541-312-1076. Kids’ Camp: Comics! On Wednesdays, May 16, 23 & 30 at the Sisters Library from 4 to 5 p.m., kids ages 6 to 11 are invited to create and talk about their favorite comics! Note: registration in advance is required online at deschuteslibrary.org. Questions? Call 541-312-1072. Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum Sisters Area Churches St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass | 9 a.m. Sun. Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass If you have an RV (trailer, 5th wheel, motorhome, et al) and would like to know other RVers in Sisters Country, call Tom Kopec at 541-588-6255. No regular meetings, no offi cers, no dues; just camaraderie with an occasionall get-together to share helpful hints with each other. Now at 49 “members”! Lego® Block Party The Sisters VFW Post 8138 & American Legion Post 86 meets at 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall the fi rst Wednesday of each Humane Society of Central Oregon month. All veterans in the 541-382-3537 Sisters area are welcome and encouraged to join. Questions? Call Lance at 541-903-1123. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters RVers Meet Kee Kee, an 8-year-old domestic shorthair tortie. This sweet girl was surrendered due to a family member’s allergies. Kee Kee has lived her live as an indoor/outdoor cat. She loves children of all ages, and lots of snuggling! But Kee Kee is reportedly nervous around dogs, so proper introductions would be needed in advance with any canines in the home. SPONSORED BY Francois’ Workshop 541-549-0605 541-815-0624 At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at the Sisters Library, the High Desert Museum presents live animals, stories, and crafts for kids ages 3 to 5. Limited to 30 kids; parents or caregivers must attend. For more info call 541-312-1072. The Library Book Club On Wednesday, May 23, read and discuss “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” by Maria Semple with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information: 541-312-1072. STEAM Team 3Doodler Kids ages 10 to 12 are invited to create, design, and build with a 3Doodler at the Sisters Library on Saturday, May 26 at 10 a.m. For more information: 541-312-1072. 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