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12 Wednesday, August 29, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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. Last Chance to Win Quilt Don’t miss your chance to win this year’s fundraising quilt for Furry Friends Foundation, designed and created by Valerie Fercho-Tillery; the drawing takes place Monday, September 3. Purchase tickets at furryfriendsfoundation.org for $1, 6 for $5, or 25 for $20. 541-797-4023 or email info@ furryfriendsfoundation.org. Pizza Party for Veterans Veterans and their families are invited to Takoda’s on Wednesday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. for FREE pizza and camaraderie, presented by Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86. (Donations always welcome.) For more info call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Hard Hat Habitat Tour Curious about what goes on at a Sisters Habitat building site? Sisters Habitat will be hosting a hard hat tour of their current build on Thursday, September 6 at noon. The tour last approximately 30 minutes. Space is limited so reservations are required. To register or for more information call the Habitat offi ce at 541-549-1193. Trade Food for Library Fines Reduce or eliminate overdue library fi nes by delivering non-perishable food items to the Sisters Library during open hours through September 2. Receive $1 off each item, up to a total of $5 per day. The food will go to the NeighborImpact Food Bank. No overdue fi nes? You’re still welcome to drop off items for community members in need. For info: 541-312-1034. Stars Over Sisters Star Party Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the Sisters Park & Recreation District building on Saturday, September 15 at 8 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. CPR and First Aid Class Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD will offer the AHA “Heartsaver” CPR/AED class Friday, Sept. 14 and the First Aid class Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sisters Fire Hall. The cost is $30 which includes a student workbook and completion card. Register no later than Monday, Sept. 10: online at sistersfi re.com (at the CPR tab) or at the Sisters Fire Hall weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: call Gail at 541-595-5712. Outdoor Fun for Families The nonprofi t Children’s Forest of Central Oregon offers a FREE event with over 30 outdoor activities for families Sunday, September 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Bend. Food carts will be onsite. For more information call 541-383-5592 or visit childrensforestco.org. Friends of Metolius Walk SHS Freshmen Orientation Saturday, September 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, enjoy the fi nal interpretive walk of the season with leader Scott Blau, in a roundtrip walk from Camp Sherman Bridge to Riverside Campground. Learn about the area history and this 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp. Meet at the CS bridge fi sh viewing platform. Call 541- 595-6439 or 503-730-8034. Pancake Breakfast Bring family and friends to the Labor Day weekend Pancake Breakfast at the Camp Sherman Community Hall on Sunday, September 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat ham, eggs, pancakes, OJ & coffee. $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5 to 10 (under 5 free). Proceeds benefi t the Camp Sherman Historical Society and Friends of the Metolius. For more information call 541-595-2719. Supplies 4 Schools Mid Oregon Credit Union, at the corner of Larch & Barclay, has a collection bin through August 31 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 and basic school supplies. For more info call 541-526-2000. Denny Rickards on Fishing Denny Rickards from Fort Klamath will speak at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 10 at Sisters Community Church at the “Go Fish” meeting. He is the father of Sisters artist Dan Rickards and will discuss where and when to fi sh, tackle to use, fi sh behavior relative to weather and other conditions, when trout feed, and more. All are welcome; don’t miss it! For information call 541-771-2211. Volunteer for Parks Board The City of Sisters is accepting applications for volunteer positions for the City Parks Advisory Board for 3-yr. terms. The Board advises the Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, maintenance and preservation of public parks, trails & open spaces, meeting every fi rst Wed. at 4 p.m. Applications are at www.ci.sisters.or.us or at Sisters City Hall and will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, August 31. For more information contact Patrick Davenport at 541-323-5219 or at pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us. School Supplies Needed! Sisters Family Access Network seeks new school supplies for local students in need. Through August 31, drop off 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 info: 541-549-0155. Mom-to-Mom Meeting Moms, you are invited the fi rst Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting September 4 at the hangar at Sisters Community Church. Get connected with other moms for support and fun! For more information call 970-744-0959. Senior Luncheons & More Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Council on Aging Senior Luncheon, served every Tuesday at Sisters Community Church. Coffee and various fun activities begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Bingo is played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. For information call 541-480-1843. Organ Donor Awareness Incoming freshman are invited to Sisters High School Tuesday, September 4 for new student orientation, running 7:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. Seniors and juniors serve as leaders and mentors, with large and small group activities of team-building and discussions. After lunch, students receive their locker assignments and will run through a shortened version of their day. Bus routes will run in the morning and afternoon. Questions? Please call Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200 or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691. 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 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 Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D 541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman 541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Caregiver Support Group Location Change The Sisters Caregiver Support Group has changed its meeting location; no longer at Ray’s, it now meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. For information call 541-771-3258. Parkinson’s Support Group The second Tuesday of each month, Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group meets at Sisters Community Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (following the Senior Luncheon). All are welcome to learn, share, and receive support. For more info contact Lenetta at 907-687-8101 or Carol at 541-668-6599. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! Info: go to hopeafricakids.org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. Eileen O’Brien celebration le o n of o l life A celebration l b ti of f life l if for Eileen O’Brien will be held Thursday, September 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 503-932-2401; R.S. President, 541-549-4499 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 Sisters Libr ary september events Open Computer Labs From 3 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, a free open lab is offered at the Sisters Library. Practice skills, receive help with technical tasks, and have your questions answered. For more info call 541-312-1072. Feature Writing Workshop Saturday, September 8 at 1 p.m., journalist Kimberly Bowker will lead a 2- to 3-hour workshop on feature writing. Note: registration in advance is required; go online to deschuteslibrary.org. For info call Liz at 541-312-1032. eBook Downloading Wednesday, September 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sisters Library, learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from the library catalog. Info: 541-617-7078. The Non-fi ction Library Book Club At Suttle Tea from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 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. Info, call 541-617-7078. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Times for kids ages birth through 5 take place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, September 13, 20, and 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend. Info: 541-617-7078. Rubik’s Cube Challenge Tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 are invited to the Sisters Library on Saturday, September 15, 1 to 2 p.m. to learn the algorithm to solve the cube! Questions? Call Paige at 541-617-7078. Understanding Dreams Wednesday, September 19 at noon at the Sisters Library, all are welcome to learn about dreams, using Robert Johnson’s book, “Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth.” (Advance reading not required.) The free class will be led by therapist Julian Caballero. Info: 541-312-1032. Council on Aging of Central Oregon now has a staff member available at Sisters Community Church the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are ready to provide information & assistance in meeting needs on a wide range of free services, specifi c to aging adults in Sisters Country. Questions? Call 541-678-5483, Mon.-Fri. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com All transfer students in grades 10 through 12 are invited to Sisters High School on Tuesday, September 4 for an open house. Students may come to the school any time between 9 and 11 a.m. to receive a tour, their locker, and any help with their class schedule. For more information or questions, call Mrs. Greaney at 541-549-0200 or Mrs. Rawls at 541-280-6691. Information for Seniors 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. Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship Open House for SHS Transfer Students Teen Volunteer Open House MUSTA is a stunning little black panther with big yellow eyes. He was brought to the shelter as a stray and was sadly never reclaimed. Though his past is unknown, this boy has been a very friendly and outgoing kitty while at HSCO: he loves everyone! Musta (Finnish for “dark”) enjoys playing, head rubs, eating tuna-fl avored wet food, using his scratching post, and talking about his day. Is Musta the one for you? SPONSORED BY Francois’ Workshop 541-549-0605 541-815-0624 Ages 12 to 17 are invited to the Sisters Library Thursday, September 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities. For more info call Paige at 541-617-7078. Lego® Block Party From 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, kids up to age 11 are invited to the Sisters Library to join other builders and a gazillion Legos! For information call 541-617-7078. 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