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8 Wednesday, January 23, 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 Bingo & Community Dinner Firefi ghters Fight Leukemia Sisters Family Aglow Th e Sisters Country Stairclimb Lighthouse CPR/AED and First Aid Class Wednesday, February 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is a night of art for Sisters in the Sisters High School Commons. Sisters Country is invited to attend the 22nd annual celebration of the arts at SHS! Bring the whole family to participate and interact with the students and community at our hands-on art stations. Student- designed silkscreen T-shirts, collaborative art stations, a take-away prize for visiting all the stations, and more! Enjoy our pop- up gallery of student art, luthier designs, and live entertainment from SHS music programs as well as refreshments. Admission is $5, $20 for family. For more info call 541-549-4045. On Monday, January 28, all are invited to Sisters High School for a community dinner and bingo night. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy a delicious dinner, just $2 per plate. Bingo will follow at 6:30 p.m., Fun family event! Great prizes! Proceeds benefi t SHS sports. For additional information call Jillian Frankl at 541-549-4045. Team will be holding a fundraiser at Takoda’s restaurant in Sisters to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Th e event is from 5 p.m. to close on Saturday, January 26. Firefi ghters will be there for information and to answer any questions about the cause. Takoda’s will donate 20 percent of the proceeds made during the fundraiser to the team. Please mention you are coming in for the fundraiser when you are seated. For more information, please contact the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District at 541-549- 0771. 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. Empty Bowls Event Empty Bowls is a fundraiser for Sisters Sparrow Club held on Wednesday, January 30 at 6 p.m. in the SHS commons. Tickets are $10, $12 or $15 depending on the bowl chosen. Th ere will be bowls made by SHS students as well as local artists. All proceeds will go to benefi t a local Sisters Sparrow, Kaenon Francis. Tickets can be purchased by emailing Susie.seaney@sisters.k12.or.us or call 541-549-4045 ext. 5725. Annual Chili Feed for Vets Ronnie and Susie Frigulti present their 6th annual free chili feed for veterans and their families on Saturday, February 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th e meal includes homemade chili, sausage, coleslaw, cake, coff ee and soft drinks. Please RSVP the number of attendees by Tuesday, February 12 at 541- 549-1089 or via email to frigulti@ bendcable.com. City of Sisters Seeks Budget Committee Member 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. Th e City of Sisters is accepting applications for one “in-city” volunteer Acappella to serve on Chorus the Budget Seeks Committee. Th e Members appointment is Ladies, do you for a 3-year term enjoy singing but that will begin it’s been awhile? Senior Luncheons & More Saturday, January 26 in May 2019. Experience Adults age 60 and older are invited Th e Budget Sisters Aglow Lighthouse your joy of to join the Council on Aging 10 a.m. to noon at Ponderosa Lodge Committee singing once Senior Luncheon, served every meets each again; guests Tuesday at Sisters Community spring to review Saturday, January 26 are welcome to Church. Coff ee and various fun the budget Firefi ghters Fight Leukemia our rehearsals activities begin at 11 a.m. with proposed 5 p.m. to close at Takoda’s anytime. We are lunch served at noon. Bingo is by the City always looking played after lunch until 2:30 p.m. Manager. Th e to add voices Monday, January 28 For info call 541-480-1843. City encourages to our 4-part Bingo & Community Dinner Healthy Living Information interested harmony. You 5 p.m. at Sisters High School parties to for Seniors don’t have Seniors and caregivers are invited apply for the to be able to Wednesday, January 30 opening by to drop by the SAGE room at read music. Empty Bowls Event completing an SPRD on the second Monday of We will teach 6 p.m. at Sisters High School application by 5 every month from 1 to 3 p.m. you our craft p.m. on Friday, to meet local service providers of acappella January 25, 2019. and gather free information singing. Th is is a Central Oregon Applications are available at Sisters chorus and we would love to have about aging in place from foot City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Avenue, care to end-of-life planning. Call more Sisters members. Rehearsals or visit the City’s website at www. are every Tuesday evening from Diane Goble at 541-588-0081 for ci.sisters.or.us. For additional information. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Aspen Ridge’s information please contact: Joe Great Room, 1010 Purcell Blvd. Hunter’s Education Class O’Neill at 541-323-5222 or joneill@ in Bend. For more information: For a hunter’s education class ci.sisters.or.us call 541-728-9392 or peruse our beginning Tuesday, February 5, website: www.bellaacappella.com. register online at odfw.com Sponsor an Impoverished (hunting–resources–education). Child from Uganda Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha It runs two nights per week for Hope Africa International, based Meditation Group three weeks, plus a required fi eld in Sisters, has many children Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. day. For information call Rick Cole awaiting sponsorship! For more at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at information go to hopeafricakids. information please email Kathyn 541-863-0955. org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. at Katindahood2@gmail.com. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights 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 • 541-550-0750 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 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 All men, women and teens are welcome for an encouraging time of worship, message, and ministry. Sisters Aglow Lighthouse Fellowship is gathering at the Ponderosa Lodge meeting room, Saturday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Co-leaders Peter and Dana Herman will speak, along with Brenda Sanborn and Pat Mitchell. Worship will be led by Kim Williams and Lori Roberts. For additional information please call 503-930-6158 or email dana. herman.54@gmail.com. Parkinson’s Support Group Th e 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. Tai Chi/Balance Sessions 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. 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 e at ey 541-419-2204. Support for Caregivers 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 Karen at 541-480-1412; 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. 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. PET P E T O OF F THE T H E WEEK W E E K Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 A free support group for those e who provide care in any capacity c ty ci meets at Shepherd of the Hills s Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. t . at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday y of each month. Call 541-771-3258 8 for additional information. Sisters Libr ary y january events s Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids s ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, January 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. 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 BUCK is an adorable 5-year-old Labrador mix who is ready for his new home! He came to us when his previous owners felt he was too much responsibility for them. Buck is a little shy here at the shelter, but if you spend some time with him, you’ll see that he is an oh-so-sweet boy who loves to be petted and snuggled. Buck loves to eat treats (can you tell?) and when he starts to feel comfortable he loves to play fetch outside with a ball. SPONSORED BY Chelsea Bothum Massage LMT #17085 541-419-0872 541-419 9 -0872 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.