12 Wednesday, January 16, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S ART-i-facts, an Interactive Art Experience Annual Chili Feed for Vets Ronnie and Susie Frigulti present their 6th annual free chili feed Wednesday, February 27 from for veterans and their families on 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is a night of Saturday, February 16 from noon art for Sisters in the Sisters High School Commons. Sisters Country to 3 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th e meal includes is invited to attend the 22nd homemade chili, sausage, coleslaw, annual celebration of the arts at cake, coff ee and soft drinks. Please SHS! Bring the whole family to RSVP the number of attendees participate and interact with the by Tuesday, February 12 at 541- students and community at our 549-1089 or via email to frigulti@ hands-on art stations. Student- bendcable.com. designed silkscreen T-shirts, collaborative art stations, a City of Sisters Seeks Budget take-away prize for visiting all the Committee Member stations, and more! Enjoy our pop- Th e City of Sisters is accepting up gallery of student art, luthier applications for one “in-city” designs, and live entertainment volunteer to serve on the Budget from SHS music programs as well Committee. Th e appointment is as refreshments. Admission is $5, for a 3-year term that will begin in $20 for family. Info: 541-549-4045. May 2019. Th e Budget Committee meets each spring to review the Empty Bowls Event budget proposed Empty Bowls is by the City a fundraiser for Manager. Th e Sisters Sparrow City encourages Club held on interested parties Wednesday, to apply for January 30 at the opening by 6 p.m. in the completing an SHS commons. Thursday, January 17 application by 5 Tickets are Young Life Fundraiser p.m. on Friday, $10, $12 or $15 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church depending January 25, 2019. on the bowl Applications are Monday, January 21 chosen. Th ere available at Sisters Habitat Home Celebration will be bowls City Hall, 520 E. 12:30 p.m. on N. Desert Rose Loop made by SHS Cascade Avenue, students as well or visit the City’s Monday, January 21 as local artists. website at www. Go Fish Meeting All proceeds ci.sisters.or.us. 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church will go to For additional benefi t a local information Sisters Sparrow, please contact: Tuesday, January 22 Kaenon Francis. Joe O’Neill at Dementia Conversations Tickets can be 541-323-5222 or 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Sisters Library joneill@ci.sisters. purchased by or.us emailing Susie.seaney@sisters.k12.or.us or Mom-to-Mom Meeting call 541-549-4045 ext. 5725. Moms are invited to get Dementia Conversations connected with other moms Tuesday, January 22 from 1:30 to 3 for support and fun! First Tuesday of each month, from p.m. the Alzheimer’s Association 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hangar will hold a program at the Sisters Library to provide tips for starting at Sisters Community Church. Also meeting the third Tuesday conversations with family about of each month 10 a.m. to noon changing behavior that could be signs of dementia. Topics include in the Fireside Room at Sisters going to the doctor for diagnosis, Community Church. Childcare deciding when to stop driving and available in morning session — RSVP if needed. For information making plans for future care. To register call 800-272-3900 or go to call 970-744-0959. alz.org/oregon. Support for Caregivers Sponsor an Impoverished A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity Child from Uganda meets at Shepherd of the Hills Hope Africa International, based Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. in Sisters, has many children at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of awaiting sponsorship! For more information go to hopeafricakids. each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information. org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights Fishing Group for All Young Life Fundraiser GO FISH will be meeting Monday, January 21 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th e program will feature Tom Wideman of Sisters presenting on fl y-fi shing with Czech nymphing. He will cover the equipment, techniques, tips, and tricks, including fl ies and tying materials. Th is is the method favored in the World Team Competition. Tom has fi shed in Slovenia, where he learned this method of catching trout. For info call 541-771-2211. Join Sisters Young Life for a night of fellowship and fun at a Dessert Fundraiser on Th ursday, January 17 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Please RSVP to Shannon at sistersyounglife@gmail.com. Call 206-356-0972 for additional information. Hunter’s Education Class For a hunter’s education class beginning Tuesday, February 5, register online at odfw.com (hunting–resources–education). It runs two nights per week for three weeks, plus a required fi eld day. For information call Rick Cole at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at 541-863-0955. AARP Driver’s Safety AARP’s Driver Safety Course, a classroom refresher for motorists 50 and older, will be off ered on Tuesday, February 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th ere will be a one-hour lunch break. Call 541-390-6075 to register. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non- members. Habitat Home Celebration Th e community is invited to a home dedication celebration for the Ayala family Monday, January 21 at 12:30 p.m. Th e Ayala family will be the 66th family to purchase a home through Sisters Habitat’s homeownership program. Th e celebration will take place at Village Meadows South on N. Desert Rose Loop. Refreshments will be served. Info: 541-549-1193. Acappella Chorus Seeks Members Tai Chi/Balance Classes based on the CDC “Steadi” Program to reduce injuries and falls in our community are being sponsored by Sisters Drug. Taught by Shannon Rackowski, classes are now off ered every Th ursday from 11-11:30 a.m. (except holidays and December 27.) Due to the popularity of the classes, they have been moved to SPRD Fitness Room at 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd. in Sisters. For info: 541-549- 6221. Donate Antiques & Jewelry Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of antiques & vintage jewelry throughout the year for its annual Antique & Collectibles Sale, held on Saturday every Memorial Day weekend. Your donation is tax- deductible! For more information call Leart at 541-410-2890; to arrange for pickup of large items, please call Pam at 541-719-1049 or Roger at 541-430-7395. You may also drop off small items at Essentials at 492 E. Main Ave. 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. 5 9 PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Ladies, do you enjoy singing but it’s been awhile? Experience your joy of singing once again; guests are welcome to our rehearsals anytime. We are always looking to add voices to our 4-part harmony. You don’t have to be able to read music. We will teach you our craft of acappella singing. Th is is a Central Oregon chorus and we would love to have more Sisters members. Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Aspen Ridge’s Great Room, 1010 Purcell Blvd. in Bend. For more information: call 541- 728-9392 or peruse our website: www.bellaacappella.com. SISTERS AREA CHURCHES Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA) 386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831 10 a.m. Sunday Worship shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational) 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201 10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing) sisterschurch.com | info@sisterschurch.com St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 9 a.m. Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship New Hope Christian Center (Assembly of God) 222 Trinity Way • 503-910-9069 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Tai Chi/Balance Sessions Th e Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087 8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday school, childcare) Sisters Church of the Nazarene 67130 Harrington Loop Road • 541-389-8960 | sistersnaz.org 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship | 2sistersnaz@gmail.com Westside Sisters 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | westsidesisters.org 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Vast Church (Nondenominational) 1700 W. McKinney Butte (Sisters High School) • 541-719-0587 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com Seventh-Day Adventist Church 386 N. Fir Street • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Th e Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 68885 Trinity Way • Branch President, 541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament Meeting Baha’i Faith Meetings Devotional Gatherings, Study Classes and Discussion Groups. Call for location and times • 541-549-6586 CPR/AED and First Aid Class Th e next CPR/AED class is scheduled for Saturday, February 9 at 9:00 a.m. Th e First Aid module is on Sunday, February 10 at 9 a.m. Th e cost is $30, which covers both modules, a workbook and completion card. Register by Tuesday, February 5. To register, go online to sistersfi re.com and select the CPR tab, or stop by and register at the Sisters Fire station during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Pick up the student workbook at the station after you register. If you have questions, call Beverly Halcon at 818-674-7686. Dementia Caregivers Group A free support group for caregivers of those suff ering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place the fi rst Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Call 800-272- 3900 or go to alz.org/oregon. Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more information please email Kathyn at Katindahood2@gmail.com Sisters Libr ary january events Animal Adventures Live animals, stories, crafts with High Desert Museum for kids ages 3 to 5. It’s 30-45 minutes of adventure! Limited to 30 children and their caregivers. Sisters Library on Tuesday, January 22 at 11:30 a.m. Info: 541-312-1072. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, January 17, 24 and 31 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. Mixed Media Winter Art Workshop DUKE is a handsome 5-year- old Lab/Pitbull mix who is ready for his new home! Duke is a friendly boy who loves to hang out with his people. He needs a home committed to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. He would benefi t from attending a basic obedience class with his new people to bond and become the best canine companion he can be! Come to HSCO and meet Duke today! SPONSORED BY 541-549-1 541-549-1175 1 175 Th is workshop is presented by local artist Carly Garzon Vargas. Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. Ages 12 to 17. Experiment with collage, paper and paint to create a piece of original art to take home. Bring in your own photos, clippings, or other meaningful material to add to your art. Info: 541-617-7078. Th e Library Book Club Read and discuss “TransAtlantic” by Colum McCann with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, January 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078. Music in Public Places Enjoy a performance courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony on Saturday, January 26 at 2 p.m. at the Sisters Library. No registration required. Info: 541- 312-1032 POLICY: Business items do not run on this page. Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run at no charge. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows. Email lisa@nuggetnews.com or drop off at 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is noon, Mondays.