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12 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Active-Threat Training Civil War Living History Sisters-Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch and Cloverdale fi re districts will participate with local law enforcement and USFS in a joint training exercise at Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School Saturday, May 19. This “Active Threat” exercise will simulate their roles at local schools in the event of an active shooter. It will run 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. Expect to see an increase of emergency services vehicles around both schools during that time. Questions? Call the Sisters- Camp Sherman Fire District at 541-549-0771. 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 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Entry is $8 (seniors & students, $5 and kids under 6 are free). Two miles north of Camp Sherman off Road 1420; parking is $5 per car for the Boy Scouts. Questions? Call 541-815-1975. Fundraising Plant Sale CPR and First Aid Class 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 St. 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. School Pops Concerts The Sisters School District presents two free concerts next week, both at Sisters High School: a choir concert takes place on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m., and a band concert takes place Thursday, May 24, also at 7 p.m. During Thursday’s concert, the winning ticket will be drawn for a recent quilt raffl e. For additional information contact Band Director Tyler Craner at 541-543-5383 or via email at tyler.cranor@sisters.k12.or.us or call the school: 541-549-4045. Indivisible Sisters Meeting On Thursday, May 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to an Indivisible Sisters meeting to discuss the November election and ways to energize and educate Sisters Country voters on the candidates and measures. Come to brainstorm, form action groups, explore endorsements and learn about the role of precinct captains. Questions? 541-595-0243. 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. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” CPR/AED module Monday, May 21 and the First Aid module Tuesday, May 22 at the Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is $30 which includes a student workbook and completion card. Register no later than Thursday, May 17: online at sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info call Gail at 541-595-5712. 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. Rodeo Parade Applications Entry forms for this year’s Sisters Rodeo Parade are available at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce offi ce, 291 E. Main Ave. The parade takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 down Cascade Avenue. Entry forms are also online at sistersrodeo.com. Questions? Call Jeri at 541-549-0251. Food Assistance at the Kiwanis Food Bank You may be eligible for food assistance. Find eligibility rules at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, located at 328 W. Main Ave., open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. USDA is an equal opportunity provider prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, nationality, sex, age, religion or disability. Cat and dog food is also provided by Furry Friends. Got Pie? Or cookies? Or cake? Or cream puffs? The Cloverdale Livestock 4-H Club invites the community to its annual Pie Social on Saturday, May 19 at 6 p.m. in the Sisters Elementary School commons. Proceeds help fund club activities and community service projects. For more information contact Pam at 541-771-4979. 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. 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. Eyerly Prints for Kiwanis Sisters Kiwanis will sell Ray Eyerly lithographs at the Antiques & Collectibles Sale at the Sisters Fire Hall Saturday, May 26, and at the Buckaroo Breakfast at the Sisters Rodeo grounds Sunday, June 10. For more information call Dan at 541-549-6624 or go to sisterskiwanis.org/fundraisers. Open Enrollment for SCA Sisters Christian Academy is accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. Preschool through 8th-grade enrollment packets are now available at the school offi ce. For more information call 541-549-4133 or email offi ce@ sisterschristianacademy.com. 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. 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: 480-390-3638. Mr. SHS Pageant Sisters High School will hold the annual Mr. SHS Pageant in the school auditorium Saturday, May 26 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 from contestants or at the door. All proceeds from the fundraiser go to Sisters Family Access Network. Questions? Call the school, 541-549-4045. 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 not required; learn as you go! A commitment of at least one survey a month, May through Sept. is requested. Training takes place May 25 and June 3. Go to deschuteslandtrust.org/ volunteer-opps. 541-330-0017. Free Pet Food Need pet food for your dog or cat? Stop by the Furry Friends pet food bank, stocked with lots of pet supplies, too. Open Tuesday and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave. #109. For more information call 541-797-4023. 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 their photographs. For info call Zeta at 541-549-6157. 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 month. All veterans in the Sisters area are welcome and encouraged to join. Questions? Call Lance at 541-903-1123. 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 Sisters RVers 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 occasional get-together to share helpful hints with each other. Now at 49 “members”! 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. May Events at th e Sisters Library Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth to 5 will be at the Sisters Library at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17 with songs, rhymes, and crafts, designed to grow young readers. Parents or caregivers must attend and are encouraged to participate in all the activities. Questions? Call 541-312-1072. Open Computer Labs PEt of the Week At 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, an open lab 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 541-312-1076. Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Animal Adventures with High Desert Museum 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. Veterans Meetings SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Women’s Luncheon and Presentation on Birds Kids’ Camp: Comics! Meet GRACIE! This 7-year-old domestic longhair beauty is ready to be spoiled in a forever home! She was surrendered when her owner fell ill and could no longer care for her. Gracie’s life has turned upside down, and she’s understandably a little unsure of life at the shelter. She takes some time to warm up to new people, but likes to rub against you and make biscuits with her paws. Come get acquainted today! SPONSORED BY On Wednesdays, May 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. 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 541-549-2275 541-549-8836 541 5 9 8836 54 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. 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. Email to: teresa@nuggetnews.com or drop off at The Nugget, 442 E. 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