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12 Wednesday, August 1, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Veterans Meetings The Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 will have their next meeting at Sisters City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1. Meetings take place the fi rst Wednesday of each month, same time and place. All veterans in the area are encouraged to join! For more information call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Friends of Metolius Walk On Saturday, August 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., enjoy a Bird & Flower Walk along the Metolius River with Oregon Master Naturalist Carol Wall, exploring the ways numerous birds live in the habitat. Kids are welcome, but no dogs. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fi sh viewing platform. Questions? Call 541-549-0362. Organ Donor Awareness A new nonprofi t is in the planning stages to educate the community on the importance of organ donation. Fundraisers and events will be discussed. If interested in taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at 541-419-2204. Women & Teens Bible Study Music in the Garden All are invited to enjoy live music with Dennis McGregor and the Spoilers at the Sisters Community Garden Monday, August 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Snacks and lemonade will be provided (bring a chair and, if you prefer, your own beverage). Free, but a nonperishable item for the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank is requested; monetary donations gladly accepted for Habitat for Humanity. The garden is near the Sisters Airport on Barclay Drive. For more info call 541-390-9025. Ice Cream Social On Saturday, August 11, an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Camp Sherman Community Hall, sponsored by the Camp Sherman Historical Society. All are invited to come enjoy ice cream, historical information about the river cabins on Tract O, and the society’s video showing fun short stories of Camp Sherman. No charge (but donations gladly accepted). For more info call 541-595-2719. Supplies 4 Schools Mid Oregon Credit Union, at the corner of Larch & Barclay, has a collection bin through August to collect school supplies for kids. Items needed include elementary and high school backpacks, ear buds, basic and scientifi c calculators, composition books, 2- and 3-inch binders, 5-tab dividers CPR and First Aid Class and basic school supplies. For Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” more info call 541-526-2000. CPR/AED class Thursday, Career Funds Available August 23 and the First Aid Applications are available for class Friday, August 24 at the the Sisters Kiwanis Career Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is Opportunity Fund to help adult $30 which includes a student residents of Sisters establish workbook and completion an occupational path. Pick up card. Register no later than forms at the Kiwanis House, Friday, August 17: online at corner of Oak and Main, 9 a.m. sistersfi re.com (CPR tab) or at to 2 p.m. Thursdays, and during the Sisters Fire Hall weekdays, regular hours from the Sisters 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info Habitat for Humanity offi ce. call Gail at 541-595-5712. For info: 541-410-2870. Women (adults and teens) are invited to a study, “Bad Girls of the Bible,” at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays through August 9 at Sisters Community Church. Questions? Call 503-459-2977. To arrange for childcare, please call 541-408-5539. Fundraising Golf Scramble Senior Luncheons & More Saturday, August 18 at River’s Edge Golf Course (Bend), the 4th annual golf scramble takes place to raise funds for Central Oregon Veterans Outreach. Enjoy 18 holes, lunch, prizes, raffl e and more. Funds will go to veterans and the homeless in Central Oregon. Register at covo-us.org or 541-383-2793. Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Council on Aging Senior Luncheon, every Tuesday at Sisters Community Church. Coffee and various fun activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. After lunch, Bingo is played until 2:30 p.m. Info: 541-480-1843. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Quality-oriented crafters are wanted for the 43rd annual Snowfl ake Boutique. The next jury is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 11 at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond. Info: Jan, 541-350-4888; Randi, 541-504- 4048; or Tina, 541-447-1640. Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For additional information, go online to hopeafricakids.org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. August 11 Jury for Crafters PET PLACE ... … is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals. The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper. LOST CAT: “NUGGET” is a 1-year-old grey tabby, 15-20 lbs., last seen 7/24 on Timber Pine Place. He’s not been outdoors and will be skittish with new people. Call 541-668-4092. Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide, 541-923-0882; Des. Co. Animal Control, 541- 388-6596; Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837; Broken Top Vet Clinic, 541-389-0391. And: Facebook. com/FurryFriendFinderBend?fref=ts Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, August 18 at 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. For additional info call Ron at 541-549-8846. Quilt Raffl e for FFF This year’s fundraising quilt for Furry Friends Foundation, designed & created by Valerie Fercho-Tillery, is on display at 204 W. Adams Ave. #109, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Purchase tickets at the offi ce or online at furryfriendsfoundation.org for $1, 6 for $5, or 25 for $20. Info: 541-797-4023 or email info@ furryfriendsfoundation.org. Tai Chi/Balance Sessions Sisters Drug hosts free adult fi tness and health sessions in the Ray’s Food Place community room, the fi rst and last Thursday each month, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Sessions are based on the STEADI Program, to reduce adult injuries from falls. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance and strength, helping to accomplish this. For info: 541-549-6221. Country Fair & Art Show The 23rd annual Country Fair & Art Show includes juried art show and sale, silent auctions, music, food, homemade marionberry cobbler, games, bouncy house, country store, book sale and much more. Free admission! All proceeds go to local support agencies. The art show/artists’ reception is Friday, August 10, 5 to 8 p.m.; the art show & country fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 11 at the Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration, 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. Info: 541-549-7087. Naomi Smith Memorial Service A memorial i l service i for f Naomi B. Smith will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 4 at Sisters Community Church. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 City Election Materials Three City Council positions will be open on the Nov. 6 General Election ballot; the terms of Asson, Connolly, and Esterman expire 12/31/18 (and they’re eligible to re-apply). You must be registered to vote in Oregon and a resident of the city of Sisters for 12 months preceding the election. Pick up materials at City Hall starting May 30. Perfected petitions must be received by 5 p.m. on August 28 to be on the ballot. Questions? Kerry Prosser: kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us, 541- 323-5213, or stop by City Hall. august events Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the library on Thursdays – August 2, 9 and 16 – with songs, rhymes, and crafts. Caregivers are required to attend. For more info call 541-312-1072. Rockin Bracelets and Keychains Workshop Tuesday, August 7 at 1 p.m., tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to the library to create unique mineral accessories – bracelets and keychains – using sea glass, rocks, string and wire. Free! No registration required. For more info call 541-617-7078. eBook Downloading At the Sisters Library on Wednesday, August 8 from 10 to 11 a.m., an open lab is offered where participants will learn how to download eBooks and audio books from the catalog. No registration is required. Info: 541-617-7078. The Non-fi ction Library Book Club At Suttle Tea at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, all are invited to discuss “Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady” by Susan Quinn. Suttle Tea is at 450 E. Cascade Ave. 541-617-7078. School Supplies Needed! Sisters Family Access Network seeks new school supplies for local students in need. Through August, you may drop off the supplies and new backpacks at Les Schwab Tire Center. Items requested include spiral notebooks, black and blue ink pens, college- and wide-ruled notebook paper, Fiskar scissors, 1-inch 3-ring notebooks, dry erase markers and Elmer’s glue sticks. For additional details call the FAN offi ce: 541-549-0155. Sisters Libr ary Changes to County Marijuana Program STEFANOS is an extremely adorable 3-month-old Lionhead mix rabbit who was part of an unplanned litter, so the bunnies were brought to HSCO in hopes of fi nding them their forever homes. All of these cuties been microchipped and spayed or neutered. With consistent handling and patience, Stefanos could be the companion you've wanted. Come meet him and his siblings at the shelter today! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! The Deschutes Co. Board of Commissioners is proposing marijuana regulation changes. At noon on Wednesday, August 22 at the Sisters Library, learn the program’s history and changes under consideration. 541-312-1034. The Library Book Club On Wednesday, August 22 at the library, read and discuss “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson with other thoughtful readers. The book club runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For information call Paige at 541-617-7078. Helfand & Lader Perform ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 Sisters Area Churches Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com 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 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 At 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, Celtic harpist David Helfand and Violist Justin Lader will perform at the Sisters Library. Hear songs from their album of epic space music, “Through the Portal,” in addition to Celtic and world-themed music. Free! Questions? Call Liz Goodrich at 541-312-1032. “Get Ready for Kindergarten” Story Time At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, a special story time will take place at the Sisters Library, just for children entering kindergarten. Kids will enjoy silly stories, songs and a craft to take home. For info call Paige: 541-617-7078. Community Conversation At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, the community is invited to offer ideas, give feedback, and discuss the future of the Deschutes Public Library System in Sisters. 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