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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon C O M M U N I T 3 Y Setting up kids for digital addiction after school, kids chill out in front of the TV at home or get on a Snapchat streak to wind down after an intense day of learning and socializing. Where you won’t find many kids? Out in nature. And that, according to experts, is a big problem. Kids who play outside are smarter, happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend their time indoors, according to research. They learn to think and solve problems better. By T. Lee Brown Correspondent Walk into the Sisters Library on a weekday after- noon, and you’ll see people of all ages staring at screens. A recent visit found a gag- gle of young boys gathered around computer monitors, whispering in excitement as they blew people up with their virtual tanks. One fired up a violent video game in the children’s room, where toddlers were playing and younger kids reading. It’s not just at the library, of course: PHOTO BY JERRY BALDOCK See ADDICTION on page 22 Business offers ‘sport of quilting’ challenge As sponsor of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS), Laird Superfood has created the “The Sport of Quilting Challenge.” The challenge is this: Quilters are inspired to inter- pret symbols and logos that present Laird Superfoods to the world and how they relate to the “Sport of Quilting.” Sisters-based Laird Superfood products “provide clean, nutrient-dense products for optimal performance and healthy living,” the company asserts. The Laird Superfood shaka symbol (see graphic, page 30) embodies themes and ele- ments critical to the Laird Superfood Brand essence. “Hawaii’s most well- known hand gesture is also known or referred to as the ‘hang loose’ sign,” said Luan Pham. “Though there is no literal translation or mean- ing for the shaka, it is most commonly used to convey the aloha spirit as a motion or greeting of thanks.” The individual symbols within this shaka symbol also have meaning. • First and ring fingers: See CHALLENGE on page 30 Ivan talked about the good times he has with his mentor Nick Gill during the annual Circle of Friends Luncheon at The Belfry last week. Luncheon supports mentor program By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent “Last year when I came on board for Circle of Friends we had 25 kids being mentored and we had a goal of reach- ing 30 and astoundingly we blew right past our goal and we’re serving 40 kids today!” said Nicky Merritt, Circle of Friends executive director, during the 6th annual Friend and Fund Raiser Luncheon, held last Wednesday at The Belfry. Board members, commit- tee members, mentors, and first-time folks who wanted an introduction to the mentor- ing program gathered together for the event to enjoy lunch made by Boone Dog Pizza and CascadeTrailstop Market. Circle of Friends is a vol- unteer mentoring program in Sisters that was founded in 2011 by Duncan Campbell. The program model was based on the Portland non- profit Friends of the Children. Board member Carolyn Gabrielson kicked off the lun- cheon to nearly 100 guests by introducing the volun- teers who are the backbone of Circle of Friends. “Our mentors are the heart and soul of the program,” she said. “They give a lot of their time, their energy, and their talents for the kids. I think the whole program is about rela- tionships, and relationships are a two-way street and our kids are learning that. The kids are coming up with their own ideas on how to give back to their mentors. It’s give-and-take, and that says to me that their relationships are flourishing and that’s what the whole program is about.” Circle of Friends has evolved over the past year in every direction, including the launch of new programs for the mentored children. There are businesses in the community that have com- mitted to one year of sup- port for Circle of Friends, and one of them is Zosel Harper Realty, who spon- sors the Christmas wrapping event every December. Each child is to receive a $20 gift See LUNCHEON on page 30 SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Central Oregon Council on Aging Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-678-5483. Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. location information: 541-549-2072. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. 541-549-1527. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild 4th Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sisters Library (Jan.-Oct.). 541-639-3217. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-771-3258. Sisters Cribbage Club Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-923-1632. Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Heartwarmers (fl eece blanketmakers) Location information: 541-549-1193. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Sisters Parent Teacher Community Military Parents of Sisters Meetings 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., Sisters are held quarterly; please call for details. Elementary C-wing. 971-570-2405. 541-388-9013. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Support Group 1st Tuesday, 11 a.m., Location information: 541-279-1977. Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-408-5594. Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Black Butte Macintosh Users Group 3rd Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sisters SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings Sisters Trails Alliance Board & Enrichment) Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. to Library community room. 541-549-1471. 4 p.m. at SPRD. 541-549-2091. 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Sisters Area Photography Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community 2nd Thursday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. community room. 541-549-6157. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSIDi Offi ce. 541-549-8815. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. FIRE & POLICE VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m., Station 602, 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. See the agenda at cloverdalefi re.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX Out West Realty offi ce at Outlaw Station. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wednesday per month, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002. CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6 p.m., SPRD building. 541-549-2091. This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to teresa@nuggetnews.com
