12 Wednesday, August 7, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Music in the Garden Friends of Metolius Walk Parkinson’s Benefi t Hike Sisters Newcomers Club An evening of free music from the local group Skillethead will be held in the stunning mountain-view location of the Sisters Community Garden on Monday, August 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Light snacks and lemonade will be provided, or you can also bring an item to share. BYOB. Some seating will be available, but bringing your own chair is good idea. Bring a non- perishable item to benefi t Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank, and monetary donations will benefi t Sisters Habitat for Humanity. For more info call Lisa at 541-390-9025. Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, enjoy a free interpretive walk along the Metolius River with USFS ecologist Maret Pajutee. Learn some answers to your questions on the secrets of the Metolius. Children are welcome, but please, no dogs. Meet at Allingham Bridge (3/4 mile downriver from the Store). For more information please call 541-549-3082. Join Hiking Sisters & Misters on August 10 on a hike to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease’s impact on women and to benefi t Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon. Th e hike will be to Moraine Lake on the South Sister. Register and donate at www. parkinsonsresources.donordrive. com/index.cfm. Info: 630-564-2624. A Newcomers’ Club specifi c to Sisters-area new residents is starting up! Call Karee at 541-719-0050. Sisters Garden Club Th e next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 10 at Sisters City Hall. Rick Martinson of Winter Creek Nursery will present “Native Plants in your Garden.” All are welcome! For more information call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.com. Happy Hour With A Ranger Changed location! Join Discover Your Forest and U.S. Forest Service rangers in an informative talk about current happenings in the Sisters Ranger District on Th ursday, August 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Th ree Creeks Tasting Room. After a 30-minute talk, you are encouraged to ask questions about the topic of the night, “Restoration Work on the Forest.” Free to the public! Info: 541-383-5572. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights Wednesday, August 7 Veterans Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall Thursday, August 8 Happy Hour with a Ranger 5:30 p.m. at Three Creeks Tasting Room Saturday, August 10 Sisters Garden Club 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall Saturday, August 10 Friends of Metolius Walk 10 a.m. in Camp Sherman Saturday, August 10 CarFit Event 1 p.m. at Sisters Fire Station Saturday, August 10 Free Astronomy Lecture 2 p.m. at Sisters Library Saturday, August 10 Camp Sherman Ice Cream Social 6:30 p.m. at Camp Sherman Comm. Hall Saturday, August 10 Music in the Garden 6 to 8 p.m. at Sisters Community Garden Crafters Wanted Share your creativity! Quality- oriented crafters are being sought as consigners for the 44th Annual Snowfl ake Boutique (November 1 & 2). Jury will be Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, Redmond. Info at www. snowfl akeboutique.org, or call Randi 541-788-4452, Jan 541-350- 4888 or Tina 541-447-1640. CPR/AED and First Aid Class Th e next CPR/AED class is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 at 9 a.m. Th e First Aid module is on Sunday, August 18 at 9 a.m. Th e cost is $30 which covers both modules, a workbook and completion card. Register by Wednesday, August 14. To register, go on-line 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. CarFit Event AARP and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District are sponsoring a CarFit event for drivers on Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station. Find out how the fi t of your vehicle aff ects your driving. Trained technicians will make individual adjustments to fi nd the best person-to-vehicle fi t. Th ese adjustments will help you benefi t from your vehicle’s safety features by helping you feel more comfortable and in better control behind the wheel. Event is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment contact Sharon at 541-390-6075. 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. Free Astronomy Lecture Sisters Astronomy Club and Sisters Park & Recreation District present a public lecture by Professor Shane Larson of Northwestern University: “Feeling Small in a Big Cosmos.” Dr. Larson will talk about how our understanding of the universe has expanded with time, and how we came to understand our place in it. Th ere is no charge to attend and this presentation is suitable for all ages. Saturday, August 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Sisters Library meeting room For more information contact Jim Hammond, drjhammond@ oldshoepress.com, 541-617-1086. Camp Sherman Ice Cream Social Come join us for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social in Camp Sherman on Saturday, August 10 at 6:30 pm in the Camp Sherman Community Hall, sponsored by the Camp Sherman Historical Society. Enjoy ice cream and increase your appreciation of the history of the Community Hall, including the great community eff ort that went into the Hall restoration completed 15 years ago. No charge, donations gladly accepted. For info: 541-595-2719 Veterans Meeting Th e Sisters VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 meeting ng at Sisters City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on n Wednesday, August 7. All veterans ns in the area are encouraged to join! n! For more information call Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123. Learn about the night skies! Stargazers are invited to gather at the SPRD building on Saturday, August 24 at 8:30 p.m. for a free presentation. If weather then permits, plan on heading out to the SHS sports fi elds to observe the night sky through powerful telescopes. For more information please call 541-549-8846. Council on Aging Luau Lunch Th e Council on Aging of Central Oregon will host a “Life’s a Beach” luau lunch on Tuesday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Green Park. Th ere will be a menu of tasty Hawaiian foods, fun games, friendly competitions and prizes. Lunch is free for those 60+; nominal fee for all others. For information call 541-678-5483 or visit www.councilonaging.org. 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 at 541-588-0081 for information. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Applications are available for the Sisters Kiwanis Career Opportunity ty Fund to help adult residents of Sisters establish an occupational path. Pick up forms at the Kiwanis s 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. ce For additional information, please call 541-410-2870. Chapel in the Pines Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 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 Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Stop by the Furry Friends pet food bank. We have all sorts of pet supplies, too. Open Tuesdays and Th ursdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located in the Sisters Art Works building, Ste. 109, 204 W. Adams Ave. For more information call 541-797-4023. Senior Luncheons & More 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. Sisters Libr ary coming events Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, August 8 and 15 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. Project Constellation Calling all stargazers ages 6 to 11. Discover the stories behind the stars that map the night sky at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7 at Sisters Library. No registration required. Call 541- g 617-7078 for more information. 61 Universe of Crafts U All ages are welcome to join this Al journey around the world and jou into space through stories and int crafts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, cra August 10 at Sisters Library. No Au registration required. Call 541- reg 617-7078 for more information. 61 Career Funds Available 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 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) Stars Over Sisters Party Free Pet Food Pajama Story Time Pa Stories Sto and activities aimed at the early learning needs of birth to 5-year-olds. Pajamas bir optional! Sisters Library on op Tuesday, August 13 at 6 p.m. No Tu registration required. Info: 541- reg 617-7078. 61 Meet WORF, F a dapper 8-year- old shepherd mix who is looking for his forever family. Worf is a very smart boy that already has several tricks up his sleeve! This clever pup is very treat-motivated and would do very well in a structured dog training class to help further his education. Worf is a hidden gem of a dog that is going to make some lucky family very happy! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! Th e Nonfi ction Book Club Read and discuss “West with the Night” by Beryl Markham with other readers at the Sisters Library on Th ursday, August 15 at1 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078. Yoga Nidra Workshop & Meditation Kathy Durham will guide participants in meditation to aid insomnia, anxiety and other issues on Friday, August 16 at noon at the Sisters Library. Call 541-312-1063 for more info. Ready for Kindergarten ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 A special storytime just for children entering kindergarten will include songs, crafts and more. Th ursday, August 29 at 1:30 p.m. 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. 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