12 Wednesday, February 20, 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 Healthy Beginnings Assessments & Fundraiser SPRD Seeks Budget Committee Members Wednesday, February 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is a night of art 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 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. Info: 541-549- 4045. Healthy Beginnings off ers free health, development and behavior assessments for all kids age 0 to 5 in Central Oregon. Assessments are being provided by kindergarten teachers and pediatricians Saturday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sisters Elementary School. Allow one hour to complete screening. A fundraiser will also be held on February 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Depot Café in Sisters. $25 tickets include beer, wine and appetizers. Schedule an appointment at www.myhb.org or call 541-383- 6357 for info. Th e Sisters Park and Recreation District Board of Directors is accepting applications from interested community members who would like to fi ll two vacant budget committee positions. Th e Board will review applications and appointments will be made at the March 19, 2019 board meeting. To be eligible for appointment, the candidate: 1) must live within the SPRD boundaries, 2) must not be an offi cer or employee of the SPRD and 3) must be a qualifi ed voter of the District. Applications may be obtained at the SPRD offi ce located at 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd. or on our website at www. sistersrecreation.com. Please return your application to the District offi ce or email it to sprd@ sistersrecreation.com by Th ursday, February 28 at 5 p.m. Call 541-549- 2091 with questions or for more information. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights Come Sing With Us! Th e Sisters High Desert Chorale will begin Friday, February 22 rehearsals for Sisters Rodeo Poster Unveiling spring concerts 4 to 6 p.m. at Dixie’s on March 11. Th e SSD Board Th e Chorale of Directors will Saturday, February 23 meets each appoint one Healthy Beginnings Assessments Monday night community 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sisters Elementary at 6:30 in the member to fi ll Community one interim Saturday, February 23 Hall of vacant Budget Transfi guration Committee Healthy Beginnings Fundraiser position to Episcopal 6 to 8 p.m. at Depot Cafe serve for one Church on budget term (to Brooks Camp Wednesday, February 27 expire 6/30/19). Rd. All singers ART-i-facts Art Experience Candidates must of all ages are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sisters High live in the district, welcome to join not be offi cers this community or employees of the district, and group. No audition is required. be qualifi ed district voters; they Spring concerts are scheduled for the end of May 2019. More info is should participate in school available from Connie Gunterman activities, be a positive problem solver and commit time to review at 541-588-0362. material, and attend committee Oregon Quilt Project meetings. For application email Documentation Days Mel at mel.petterson@sisters. Th e Oregon Quilt Project will be in k12.or.us or pick up at the district Sisters documenting quilts residing offi ce. Deadline to apply is Friday, in Oregon that are old, new or February 22 by 4 p.m. Questions? made elsewhere. Quilts that have Call 541-549-8521. not been quilted, “summer quilts” (with a backing but no quilt Tai Chi/Balance Sessions padding), tied quilts, and quilted Tai Chi/Balance Classes based garments can also be documented. on the CDC “Steadi” Program Each person can bring two to reduce injuries and falls in our quilts for documentation. Th e community are being sponsored documentation days are Friday, by Sisters Drug. Taught by March 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Shannon Rackowski, classes are now off ered every Th ursday from Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Th e Stitchin’ Post 11-11:30 a.m. (except holidays (311 W. Cascade Ave.). Contact and December 27.) Due to the Zeta Seiple at 541-549-6157 for popularity of the classes, they have been moved to SPRD Fitness information and appointments. Documentation appointments are Room at 1750 W. McKinney limited and will be scheduled on a Butte Rd. in Sisters. For more fi rst come fi rst served basis. information call 541-549-6221. Sisters School Board Budget Committee Opening CPR/AED and First Aid Class Th e next CPR/AED and First Aid class with Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th e cost is $30, which covers Adult CPR/AED, Child and Infant CPR (optional) and First Aid modules, a student workbook and completion card. Register by Tuesday, March 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 to 5). 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 Sisters Rodeo will host an unveiling of the 2019 rodeo poster at Dixie’s in downtown Sisters on Friday, February 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Th e public is welcome. For information call 541-549-7142. High Desert Art League Exhibit Th e High Desert Art League, in collaboration with Black Butte Ranch, will be presenting an art exhibit, “Montage,” at Black Butte Ranch Lodge Gallery during the months of February, March and April 2019. In February, the exhibit will feature four League artists: Barbara Cella, Jean Lubin, Vivian Olsen and Joren Traveller. Th e exhibit is free and open to the public. Th e Lodge and exhibit are open from 3 to 9 p.m. daily. Visit highdesertartleague.com or call 925-878-9723 for more info. Free Spay & Neuter It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Stop by the Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) offi ce to fi ll out a simple form, call to make your appointment at Bend Spay & Neuter, transport your pet. FFF also sponsors vaccinations and chipping. Located in the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave., Suite 109. For information call 541-797-4023. 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. Senior Luncheons & More 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. Adults age 60 and older are invited to join the Council on Aging Senior Luncheon, served every Tuesday at Sisters Community Church. Coff ee 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. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For more information go to hopeafricakids. org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. 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 5 p.m. Praise and Prayer Service Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Sisters Rodeo Poster 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 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 february events Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids of all ages takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, February 21 and 28 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 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, homemade applesauce and more. Adults: $4. Children 4-12: $2. Family: $10. Info: 541-504-2413. Clean Energy Jobs Bill Educational Forum Tuesday, March 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sisters Library conference room. Th is forum will cover key features of HB 2020 now before the State Legislature to limit emissions from the largest Oregon polluters and create clean energy jobs in Oregon, especially in communities that need jobs the most. Additionally, there will be a brief overview of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act - HR 736 of US house. Includes Q&A time. Call 541-400- 8312 for more information. Support for Caregivers A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information. Career Funds Available Applications are available for the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity Fund to help adult residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. Pick up forms at the Kiwanis House, corner of Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Th ursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for Humanity offi ce. For additional information, please call a 541-410-2870. 541 4 1 0 2870. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 GEORGIE is 3-year-old domestic shorthair cat staying with us until he fi nds the perfect family. Georgie has been pretty timid during his time here, so he will need a family willing to give him time to adjust to his new life and home. He has been sweet with us, and when he feels safe and comfortable he doesn’t mind some petting, too! He will need a quieter home and someone who loves him and will help him become the kitty he was always meant to be! SPONSORED BY ALLAN GODSIFF SHEARING 541-549-2202 Read and discuss “Empire Falls” by Richard Russo with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, February 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078. 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