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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. For
info call Lynne: 541-312-1028.
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