Wednesday, October 3, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 SPTC tries new fundraising approach Poor Man’s Whiskey will pour it on in Sisters Northern California’s outlaw music bards — Poor Man’s Whiskey — bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incompa- rable fusion of bluegrass/old time, Southern rock, and old- school jam to stages and fes- tivals worldwide. Their “high-octane hoo- tenanny” will bring a foot- stompin’ good time to The Belfry on Friday, October 12. Poor Man’s Whiskey has evolved into a ragged, spon- taneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story- telling originals, expertly crafted covers, and zany on- stage shenanigans. PMW has released nine studio albums and have a broad reper- toire to choose songs from, creating a new show every night. The Belfry is located at 302 E. Main Ave. Showtime is 8 p.m.; tickets are $20 and may be purchased at h t t p s : / / w w w. b e n d t i c k e t . com/events/58989015/ poor-mans-whiskey. PHOTO PROVIDED Poor Man’s Whiskey returns to The Becfry for an October 12 show. The Sisters Elementary S c h o o l P a r e n t - Te a c h e r Community (SPTC) is trying something new to fundraise for activities at the school: an “Un-Fundraiser.” An un-fundraiser is a new trend happening throughout the country — simply a dona- tion campaign. While the un- fundraiser for SPTC officially kicks off this week, donations will be accepted all year. The group has a goal of raising $6,000 by October 17, 2018. “For years our school has relied on selling a product to raise funds for activities and support other needs,” says SPTC Chair Erin Borla. “The environment has changed. Children no longer go door to door to sell wrapping paper or magazines to neighbors and family friends, so prod- uct sales rely on families making purchases. With that, only 30 to 50 percent of the funds raised go directly to the school. This new campaign allows for families and com- munity members to make a flat donation, no purchase required, and 100 percent of the proceeds impact the school.” Borla said that SPTC is suggesting a donation of $20 per student, though any contribution is appreciated. Any family that donates over $100 will be listed as an SES Outlaw Donor on the SPTC website and on a banner in the commons. Families have the opportunity to contribute funds to help support a stu- dent who may not be able to participate — or to contrib- ute to support a whole class. All donations are 100 per- cent tax-deductible and eli- gible for employee matching opportunities. Funds which are raised through the un-fundraiser and community partner- ships with groups like Sisters Kiwanis, Three Sisters Lions Club, The Sisters Schools Foundation and The Roundhouse Foundation help to provide teacher grants for classroom supplies and cur- riculum support, funding for family nights, running club and other school-wide activi- ties throughout the year. Last school year, SPTC members and their families contributed over $10,000 plus many hun- dreds of volunteer hours to the elementary school. SPTC is asking all parents and community members for their support and investment in our school and students. Families can invest in a variety of ways: by volunteer- ing their time or donating to the SPTC to help raise funds for activities and projects. “Whether families have 30 minutes or a few hours, their ideas, their time, their talents and their voice are all truly needed,” said Borla. ...no purchase required, and 100 percent of the proceeds impact the schooc. — Erin Borca Donate to the un-fund- raiser by logging on to www. SistersPTC.com/unfundraiser or by writing a check to the Sisters Schools Foundation with SPTC in the memo line and dropping it off at the Sisters Elementary School (611 E. Cascade Ave.) during school hours. For more information on the un-fundraiser or the Sisters Parent-Teacher Community at Sisters Elementary School visit w w w. S i s t e r s P T C . c o m or contact Erin Borla at 541-480-5994. OUR NEW EXPANDED GYM IS OPEN! Join Sisters’ strongest fi tness community and become the very BEST version of yourself! NOW OFFERING: 24-hour access and 6,200 sq. ft. 35 classes per week! Shower, sauna and spa 20+ cardio machines 16 lifting platforms and squat racks 10,000 pounds of free weights Retail pro shop with gear and supplements CALL TO GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE! FREE PRIVATE INTRODUCTION SESSIONS AVAILABLE. BOOK YOUR FREE TOUR TODAY! AVAILABLE M,W,F 12:30 TO 4:30 P.M & TU,TH 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Call 541-699-7800 or email coach@crossfi tsisters.com www.crossfi tsisters.com | Located in Ray’s Shopping Center