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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Gear swap helps Sisters Program helps prevent falls youth enjoy outdoors Outdoor enthusiasts in Sisters can shed their old gear or pick up new-to-you outdoor gear all while help- ing more local youth enjoy the outdoors. On Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hike- N-Peaks along with Black Butte School and Sisters High School Integrated Environmental Expedition (IEE) program, and Sisters Middle School ECoS (Earth Community Self) program will host a community gear swap. Last year the event raised over $2,000 to support getting kids outside climb- ing peaks, skiing the slopes of Hoodoo, and surfing on the Oregon Coast. Last year, sellers made almost $1,800 selling everything from skis to slack lines 4 and even an inflatable toilet. Buyers thought they got a great deal on stuff, too, organizers report. This year you can con- sign your own outdoor and athletic gear, come by to purchase used gear in good condition, or donate gear directly to the schools to sell. Schools will divide the prof- its to use for outdoor educa- tion programs. Schools are looking for lightly used outdoor and sporting items in good con- dition. Some ideas include: backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and pads, bikes, ski and snowboard equipment, hiking gear, binoculars, and equipment for sports (cleats, lacrosse sticks, ten- nis rackets, and volley- balls). Outdoor apparel in good condition is also wel- come, such as jackets and gloves. Those interested in donat- ing gear may bring items to Hike-N-Peaks without a price tag and will receive a tax-deductable donation receipt. Gear Swap organiz- ers will price and sell the equipment, with 100 percent of the profit going to the schools. People wishing to sell their lightly used gear on consignment should attach a price tag that includes their name and phone num- ber. Sellers will receive 60 percent of the item9s price; schools will receive 40 percent. All gear should be brought to Hike-N-Peaks on Friday, September 27, between 4-7 p.m. or Saturday September 28 between 8-10 a.m. Special arrangements for drop-off can be made by contacting Hike N Peaks. It should be in good, clean con- dition. Hike-N-Peaks is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, contact the store at 541-904-0778 or email sharri@hikenpeaks. com. Items that go unsold must be picked up by sellers on September 28 between 4 and 5 p.m. or by special arrangement. The remain- ing items will be donated directly to the schools who may consign them for addi- tional profits, or, where appropriate, to charitable organizations. Shoppers can browse and buy quality used out- door supplies, equipment, and clothes at Hike-N-Peaks on Saturday, September 28 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hike-N-Peaks is located at 103 E. Hood Ave. in Sisters. Each year, thousands of educators, caregivers, health and aging professionals, and older adults across the coun- try focus their efforts on one goal: preventing falls. That9s why Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free Initiative to celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September 23. This year9s activities will focus on the teamwork needed to pre- vent falls effectively. Falls are a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older, but they are not an inevitable part of aging. There are proven ways to prevent them. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District9s fun commu- nity event will empower older adults to stay active, independent, and safe in their homes and communities. Activities will include: a tai chi demonstration, informa- tion regarding our Home Safety Program, File of Life Program, Matter of Balance classes, free blood pressure screenings and more. The event will take place at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Community Hall at 301 S. Elm St. from 4 to 6 p.m. on September 23. For the past three years, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has partnered with the Central Oregon Council on Aging and the Sisters Park and Recreation District to reduce the number of falls in Sisters Country. In 2018, our statistics showed a reduction in those types of emergency calls. <If falls prevention isn9t something that you9re think- ing about now, I promise there is someone in your life 9 who9s worried about it,= said Chief Roger Johnson, fire chief for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District <This kind of education can change a community, and that9s why we9re proud to support Falls Prevention Awareness Day as part of our year-round commitment to support- ing older adults in Sisters Country.= <Falls prevention is a team effort that takes a balance of education, intervention, and community support,= said Kathleen Cameron, senior director of NCOA9s National Falls Prevention Resource Center. <This is an opportu- nity to empower and educate everyone about their roles in preventing falls.= In addition to the event, find out more about Falls Prevention Awareness Day at www.ncoa.org/FPAD.