12 Wednesday, March 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Camp Eagle Cap Haircuts CPR/AED and Margie Figueras is holding a First Aid Class hairdressing event once a month Th e next CPR/AED class is to help benefi t Camp Eagle Cap, scheduled for Saturday, April 13 which is dedicated to children in at 9 a.m. Th e First Aid module our area under extreme adverse is on Sunday, April 14 at 9 a.m. circumstances. Th e cost is $30, Hairdressing which covers appointments both modules, are available a workbook every fourth and completion Friday at card. Register Renaissance by Tuesday, Wednesday, March 20 Salon by April 9th. donation To register, Age-Friendly Sisters Country only to Camp go online to 6 p.m. at SPRD Eagle Cap. sistersfi re.com Th is month’s and select the Saturday, March 23 event is on CPR tab, or Women Making a Difference Friday, March stop by and 10 a.m. at Sisters Community Church 29. Call 503- register at the 980-8581 for Sisters Fire more information or to make an station during business hours appointment. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Pick up the student workbook at the station Age-Friendly Sisters after you register. If you have Country Activity questions, call Gail Butler at 541- An invitation is extended to 595-5712. youth and others to participate in a planning program at SPRD Free Spay & Neuter on Wednesday, March 20 at 6 It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Stop by the p.m. Th is is in preparation for a Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) program to be presented on June offi ce to fi ll out a simple form, 1, 2019 at Sisters High School. call to make your appointment Conceived by Claudia Bisso Fetzer, at Bend Spay & Neuter, transport Ph.D., the purpose is to promote your pet. FFF also sponsors the benefi ts of connecting youth vaccinations and chipping. Located with older others in activities in the Sisters Art Works building, they select and do together. 204 W. Adams Ave., Suite 109. For Th ey can then choose to share information call 541-797-4023. with the community in the Dementia Caregivers program in June the product or benefi ts of their activity. For more Group A free support group for information call 541-719-1276. caregivers of those suff ering with Mom-to-Mom Meeting Alzheimer’s or other forms of Moms are invited to get dementia takes place the fi rst connected with other moms Tuesday of each month from for support and fun! First noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters Tuesday of each month, from City Hall. Sponsored by the 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hangar Alzheimer’s Association, meetings at Sisters Community Church. provide emotional, educational, Also meeting the third Tuesday and social support. Call 800-272- of each month 10 a.m. to noon 3900 or go to alz.org/oregon. in the Fireside Room at Sisters Organ Donor Awareness Community Church. Childcare A new nonprofi t is in the planning available in morning session — stages to educate the community RSVP if needed. For information on the importance of organ call 970-744-0959. donation. Fundraisers and events Career Funds Available will be discussed. If interested in Applications are available for taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at the Sisters Kiwanis Career 541-419-2204. Opportunity Fund to help adult Support for Caregivers residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. Pick up forms A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity at the Kiwanis House, corner of meets at Shepherd of the Hills Oak and Main, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. Th ursdays, and during regular hours from the Sisters Habitat for at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of Humanity offi ce. For information, each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information. please call 541-410-2870. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights Red Cross Blood Donation Sisters Community Garden Th e American Red Cross is urging new and current donors to roll up a sleeve to help sustain a suffi cient blood supply. Eligible donors of all blood types — especially Type O — are urged to give blood now to help ensure a supply for hospital patients this spring. Th ere are many opportunities to donate blood in Deschutes County, but the Sisters event will be held on Friday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Station Community Room at 301 S. Elm St. For more information call Christine Welch at 909-859-7570. 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. 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. 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. 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. All women of Sisters are invited to a morning with Nicky Merritt, Executive Director of Circle of Friends on Saturday, March 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nicky has worked for non-profi ts in Central Oregon since 2011, addressing trauma, resiliency and generational poverty in at-risk children and families as well as children living in foster care. Th e event is being held in the Fireside Room at Sisters Community Church. Call 503-559-5245 for more information. 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. Healthy Living Information for Seniors Seniors and caregivers are invited to drop by the SAGE room at SPRD on the second Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet local service providers and gather free information about aging in place from foot care to end-of-life planning. Call Diane Goble at 541-588-0081 for information. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids of all ages takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, March 21 and 28 and April 4, 11, 18 and 25 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 “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 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. 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, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. Info: 541-312-1072. Breaking Barriers: Women’s Achievements in the Era of Apollo 8 Dr. Jamie Bufalino, an instructor at the University of Oregon, will explore how women in the 1960s contributed to NASA in this presentation at the Sisters library on Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. No registration required. Call 541-312- 1032 for more information. Astronaut Jim Wetherbee, commander of 5 space missions, will share stories of Apollo 8 at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, April 10 at 3 p.m. No registration required. Call 541-312-1032 for more information. 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. 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 452 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 coming events Meet Astronaut and Author Jim Wetherbee Senior Luncheons & More 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 Women Making a Diff erence Sisters Libr ary Magnetic Poetry Kit Meet SEAMUS! A sweet 1-year- old kitty who is looking for his forever home here in Central Oregon! Seamus came to the shelter when his previous owner could no longer care for him. Seamus is a little shy here at the shelter, but once he warms up to you he loves receiving all the love you have to offer! SPONSORED BY Broken Top Veterinary Clinic 541-389-0391 Create your own collection of magnetic words at the Sisters Library on Th ursday, April 11 at 4 p.m. Gather words and stick them on magnetic tape to create your own poetry kit to take home. Supplies provided. Ages 12 to 17. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for more info. Open Computer Labs From 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, a free open lab is off ered at the Sisters Library. Practice skills, receive help with technical tasks, and have your questions answered. For more info call 541-617-7078. Tween Poetry Camp Celebrate National Poetry month with art and musical poems at the Sisters Library on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. Listen to music and view art to inspire your poetry! Ages 10 to 17. No registration required. Call 541- 617-7078 for more info. 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.