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Wednesday, November 21, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon It’s Christmas Tree cutting season It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit! Christmas tree permits can now be pur- chased or redeemed at Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest offices. Individual Christmas tree permits are $5 each and can be purchased or redeemed on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Deschutes or Ochoco Supervisor or District Offices and a number of Central Oregon retailers. Each household can purchase a maximum of five permits. For the fourth year in a row, Smokey Bear and Santa Claus are teaming up to bring some special holiday cheer to fourth-graders across the country. As part of the national Every Kid in a Park initiative, the U.S. Forest Service notes that all fourth-graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit from their local National Forest. In order for students to receive a free tree permit, they must present a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website. Step 1: Visit www.everykidinapark.gov and follow instructions to obtain the paper voucher. Step 2: Print out the paper voucher. Step 3: Bring the paper voucher to a National Forest office to claim the free permit. Additional information and a list of retail- ers can be found online at https://go.usa.gov/ xPGgd. 23 Beautiful & Historic Lake Creek Lodge Has The Best Holiday Parties On-site chef – Amazing menu Perfect holiday setting for family or business Call now to plan your own event or join us for Christmas Eve dinner at 5 p.m. Reservations required 541.516.3030 lakecreeklodge.com Be mindful of the season when you’re out in the woods with the family. Weather condi- tions at higher elevations can be dramatically different from local conditions, and visitors should be prepared for cold and unpredict- able weather. Additionally, most forest roads are not maintained for winter driving, so snow patches or debris may be encountered. Bring a hand saw or axe as well as winter clothing and safety equipment. Tire chains and a shovel are recommended, as is extra food, drinking water, blankets, a flashlight, first-aid kit and survival gear. Tree cutting and travel can take longer than anticipated, and individu- als are encouraged to notify a friend or family member of the anticipated destination and to leave the woods well before dark. To keep a tree from drying out and becom- ing a fire hazard, leave it outside until you’re ready to move it indoors. Cut the trunk at an angle before placing it in the stand and remem- ber to refill the stand’s reservoir daily. Whychus Cellars It all began 23 years ago. While attending the University of Hawaii, winemaker Brent Renison learned many things, including how to make pineapple wine. Since then, he and his wife, Dechen Dawkins, began harvesting grapes from Stormy Morning Vineyards in the Willamette Valley to fuel their hobby. After the couple moved to Sisters, Whychus Cellars was established in 2016 and now produces a modest supply of pinot noir and white pinot noir; a locally crafted complement to your holiday dinners or simply a post-holiday restorative. The winery’s name was inspired by the rugged beauty of Whychus Creek and was chosen for a wine that invites conversation about the creek habitat restoration projects underway. Sisters-area delivery is available through their website, www.WhychusCellars.com. Old Mill District Anchored by Old St. Nick and his festive SantaLand, the Old Mill District features roving carolers, the Tree of Joy — a gift drive for children and families in need — and a beautiful display of holiday lights. Bend’s riverside shopping, dining and entertain- ment district hosts numerous holiday events, start- ing with the I Like Pie fun run on Thanksgiving morning. On November 23, come watch Santa make his grand entrance into Bend when he flies into the Les Schwab Amphitheater in a helicopter at 10:15 a.m. Celebrate the start of Chanukah on December 2 with the lighting of a giant menorah. Stop by December 14 and take in an armada of illuminated kayaks and canoes during the annual Holiday Lights Paddle Parade. There’s also some fantastic holiday shopping to be done in the Old Mill District. Can’t decide on a gift for that special someone? Old Mill District gift cards are redeemable at all restaurants, stores, art galleries and the Regal Cinema movie theater! Modern Manners …teaches posture, cell phone and social media etiquette, table manners, job interviewing skills and much more. Instructor Karee Edwards, an etiquette expert, is now teaching in Central Oregon. Gift Certifi cates Available Workshops • Seminars • Classes — Ages 9 to 90 — Enroll now 541-719-0050 for Join us 4th Friday Gallery tasting at Sisters p & Frame Shop Complement m p l e m e n t your y o u r holiday h o l i d a y dinner d i n n e r with w locally crafted Pinot noir and White Pinot noir. Sisters-area delivery is available through www.WhychusCellars.com. — 503-989-7732 —
