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12 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Local Government in Our Daily Lives Explore the role of Sisters City Council with City Councilor Andrea Blum and City Manager Cory Misley. Learn how to run for election; there will be 3 openings next year. Presented by Indivisible Sisters on Th ursday, April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. (6 to 6:30 social) at the Sisters Public Library. For more information call 541-760-5320. Kindergarten Roundup Sisters Elementary School will hold their annual Kindergarten Roundup pre-registration on Friday, May 3 in two sessions: one at 9 a.m. and another at 12:30 p.m. Children who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2019 are eligible for the 2019-20 school year. Call the SES offi ce at 541-549-8981 to schedule a pre- registration appointment, starting April 15. Enrollment forms may also be picked up at the offi ce; return by Friday, April 26 with your child’s birth certifi cate and immunization records. Questions? Call 541-549-8981. City of Sisters Seeks Urban Forestry Board Member Th e City of Sisters is accepting applications for a volunteer to serve on the Urban Forestry Board (UFB). Th e UFB has one open position for a one (1) year term. Th e applicant for this position should have the skills and knowledge to eff ectively represent the land development community. Th e Urban Forestry Board meets monthly, or as needed or directed by the City Council. Applications can be found on the City website at www.ci.sisters.or.us or at Sisters City Hall. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on April 19, 2019. For more information contact: Nicole Abbenhuis, at (541) 323-5220 or at nabbenhuis@ ci.sisters.or.us. 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 information call 541-549-6221. Sisters Garden Club TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights Thursday, April 11 Ranger District Open House 5 p.m. at Camp Sherman Fire Station Th e next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Sisters City Hall. Gene Schmidt of Still Waters Lavender will present “Lavender for Central Oregon.” All are welcome! For info call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.com. Go Fish Group Thursday, April 11 Local Government Presentation 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisters Library Friday, April 12 SPRD Meet & Greet 5 p.m. at SPRD Coffi eld Center Saturday, April 13 CPR/AED and First Aid Class 9 a.m. at Sisters Fire Station Saturday, April 13 Sisters Garden Club 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall Saturday, April 13 Dementia-Related Behavior 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Sisters Library Saturday, April 13 SMS Family Open Gym 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Sisters Middle School Monday, April 15 Go Fish Group 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church CPR/AED and First Aid Class Th e next CPR/AED class is scheduled for Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m. Th e First Aid module is on Sunday, April 14 at 9 a.m. Th e cost is $30, which covers both modules, a workbook and completion card. Register by Tuesday, April 9th. 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 Gail Butler at 541-595-5712. 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. Our fl y-fi shing group will meet on Monday, April 15 at Sisters Community Church at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Brian O’Keefe of Prineville and will present the program “Central OR Fly-Fishing – How, When and Where”. Brian is one of the most famous, admired, witty and loved professional fl y- fi shers in the world. He moved to Central Oregon in 1975 and will present pictures and information on access, campgrounds, hatches, timing, tackle, and techniques. It’s 49 years of fl y-fi shing compressed into one hour. For information contact Gary Kutz at 541-771-2211 Habitat Groundbreaking Th e community is invited to a Sisters Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking celebration for the Likens and Palmer families on Th ursday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. Th e festivities will take place at Habitat’s Village Meadows neighborhood on N. Desert Rose Loop. Th e Likens home will be built in partnership with Heart of Oregon Corps Youthbuild team. Refreshments will be served. Call 541-549-1193 for more information. SMS Family Open Gym Th e SMS Parent Collaboration Team is hosting a family open gym at Sisters Middle School on Saturday, April 13 from 2:30-4 p.m. Basketballs, volleyballs and other gym toys will be available for a free activity for families. Th e Collaboration Team also has meetings scheduled the fi rst Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at SMS and all are welcome. Th e group’s offi cial purpose is to “allow w parents to actively participate, serve, and contribute to the functioning and organization of the school.” Info: 541-610-9513. Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a program at the Sisters Library on Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior. Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more or register, call 1-800-272-3900. Sisters Ranger District Free Informational Open House Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the SPRD building on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. for a free presentation and slide show. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. Info: 541-549-8846. Sisters Libr ary april events Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids of all ages takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, April 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. Meet SPRD Executive Director Candidates Magnetic Poetry Kit Meet & Greet SPRD Executive Director candidates on Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m. at Coffi eld Center. Th e community will have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates, as well as provide strengths and weaknesses feedback for the board of directors to consider in the hiring process. Call 541-549-2091 for info. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Meet Astronaut and Author Jim Wetherbee 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. 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. Supplies have arrived and we’re ready to clean up Sisters Country! Please remember to preregister with Sisters Park and Recreation by Friday, April 19th at 5 p.m. Th en just show up on Saturday at t 8 a.m. for supplies and locations. For more information, please call 541-549-2091. 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 Stars Over Sisters Party Th e public is invited to learn about what is happening on the national forest land within the ranger district. On Th ursday, April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Camp Sherman RFPD Fire Station Forest Service staff will discuss the upcoming removal of hazard trees along Hwy. 20 for public safety, fi re season expectations, current and upcoming projects, and answer questions from the public. Discover Your Forest will also be present to discuss volunteer opportunities. For more information about the open house, contact the Sisters Ranger District at 541-549-7700. SPRD Earth Day Cleanup 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 Understanding Dementia- Related Behavior eBook Downloads Learn how to download eBooks and audio books from the library’s collection on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at Fika Sisters Coff eehouse. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for more information. Maggie is a 3-year-old pit bull mix with endless energy who is excited to go home with her perfect family! Maggie loves to play and needs a home that can provide her with an outlet for all her energy, which includes a fenced yard. Because she has so much enthusiasm, we are requiring a meet and greet with any other dogs in the house. We hope Maggie can live the rest of her life in a loving home. SPONSORED BY PONDEROSA PROPERTIES, LLC 541-549-2002 800-650-6766 Spring Blossoms Create simple Kirigami paper fl owers, color their petals amd watch them bloom when placed in water. No registration required. Ages 6 to 11, or younger with adult assistance. Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. Call 541- 617-7078 for more information. Th e Library Book Club Read and discuss “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, April 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 541-617-7078 for more information. 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.