12 Wednesday, February 27, 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 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. Come Sing With Us! Th e Sisters High Desert Chorale will begin rehearsals for spring concerts on March 11. Th e Chorale meets each Monday night at 6:30 in the Community Hall of Transfi guration Episcopal Church on Brooks Camp Rd. All singers of all ages are welcome to join this community group. No audition is required. Spring concerts are scheduled for the end of May 2019. Info: 541-588-0362. Oregon Quilt Project Documentation Days Th e Oregon Quilt Project will be in Sisters documenting quilts residing in Oregon that are old, new or made elsewhere. Quilts that have not been quilted, “summer quilts” (with a Age-Friendly backing but no Sisters Wednesday, February 27 quilt padding), Country ART-i-facts Art Experience tied quilts, and Activity 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sisters High quilted garments An invitation can also be is extended to Wednesday, February 27 documented. youth and others Age-Friendly Sisters Country Each person to participate 6 p.m. at SPRD can bring in a planning two quilts for program at SPRD Tuesday, March 5 documentation. on Wednesday, Th e March 6 at 6 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper documentation p.m. Th is is in 5 to 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church preparation for days are Friday, a program to March 8 from be presented on June 1, 2019 at 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March Sisters High School. Conceived 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Th e by Claudia Bisso Fetzer, Ph.D., Stitchin’ Post (311 W. Cascade the purpose is to promote the Ave.). Contact Zeta Seiple at benefi ts of connecting youth 541-549-6157 for information and with older others in activities appointments. Documentation appointments are limited and will they select and do together. be scheduled on a fi rst come fi rst Th ey can then choose to share served basis. with the community in the program in June the product or Parkinson’s Support Group benefi ts of their activity. For more Th e second Tuesday of each information call 541-719-1276. month, Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group meets at Sisters Community Shrove Tuesday Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pancake Supper Tuesday, March 5, 2019 from 5 to (following the Senior Luncheon). All are welcome to learn, share, 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church and receive support. For more info of the Transfi guration. Menu contact Lenetta at 907-687-8101 or includes pancakes, sausage, homemade applesauce and more. Carol at 541-668-6599. Adults: $4. Children 4-12: $2. Healthy Living Information Family: $10. Info: 541-504-2413. for Seniors Senior Luncheons & More Seniors and caregivers are invited to drop by the SAGE room at Adults age 60 and older are SPRD on the second Monday of invited to join the Council every month from 1 to 3 p.m. on Aging Senior Luncheon, to meet local service providers served every Tuesday at Sisters and gather free information Community Church. Coff ee and about aging in place from foot various fun activities begin at 11 care to end-of-life planning. Call a.m. with lunch served at noon. Diane Goble at 541-588-0081 for Bingo is played after lunch until information. 2:30 p.m. Info: 541-480-1843. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights SPRD Seeks Budget Committee Members 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 for more information. 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. Questions: call Beverly at 818-674-7686. 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 0 now before the State Legislature u re to limit emissions from the largest r est rg Oregon polluters and create clean c ean cl energy jobs in Oregon, especially ially in communities that need jobs b s the most. Additionally, there will b be e a brief overview of the Energy Innovation and Carbon o on Dividend Act - HR 736 of US house. Includes Q&A time. Call 541-400- 4 0- 40 8312 for more information. Th e Sisters Community Garden has raised-bed garden plots available for the 2019 gardening season. Application materials and information are available on the Garden’s website, SistersCommunityGarden.org. For additional information, call 541- 549-8664. 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. Inside: One Woman’s Journey Th rough the Inside Passage On Tuesday, March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. author Susan Marie Conrad will speak at the Sisters Library about her journey with one woman, one kayak and 1,200 miles on the Inside Passage. No registration required. Call 541-312- 1032 for information. 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. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For r more information please email Katindahood2@gmail.com. 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 Furry Friends Seeks Donations Furry Friends Foundation needs your support. With added expenses of rent this year, your donation is more important than ever. Furry Friends operates two pet food banks, a coat and pet supply bank, sponsors spay & neuters and helps families with veterinary fi nancial aid. Let’s keep pets at home and out of shelters. Donate online at www. furryfriendsfoundation.org or call 541-797-4023. Sisters Libr ary coming events Th e Library Book Club 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. Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids of all ages takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, February 28 and March 7, 14, 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. Music in Public Places Enjoy a string quartet courtesy of the Central Oregon Symphony in the Sisters Library meeting room on Saturday, March 2 at 2 p.m. No registration required. Info: 541- 312-1032 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 Tuesdays, March 5 and 19 at 11:30 a.m. Info: 541-617- 7078. Tween Writing Camp Workshops for budding writers ages 9 to 14 at Suttle Tea on Tuesdays, March 5, 12, and 19 at 4 p.m. Write about a new topic each week. Registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for information. Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha gha Meditation Group 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 Community Garden Royal Tea Party Meet TOOBURTON, a very handsome 3-year-old tabby cat! This boy can’t wait to be your furry companion. He loves pets, playtime and chin rubs. Tooburton also needs a family that can give him time to himself to explore and take cat naps. We are requiring that he be the only animal in the home and that he be an indoor-only kitty. Sponsored by Wear your fi nest crowns, sparkles and superhero capes for stories, entertainment and refreshments for ages 2-11 years. Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at Sisters Library. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078. Th e Library Book Club Read and discuss “Rocket Men: Th e Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man’s First Journey to the Moon” by Robert Kurson with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, March 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078. Gmail Management CUSTOM HORSE CARE Susan Marcoux 541-410-1421 Learn to get the most out of Gmail on Friday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at Sisters Library Registration is required, along with familiarity with computers and internet. Call 541-312-1066. POLICY: Business items do not run on this page. 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