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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Balance Class in Camp
Sherman
Th is 8-week evidence-based
community workshop will teach
practical coping strategies to
reduce the fear of falling. Cost
is $10. Class begins Wednesday,
September 25 and will be held at
the Camp Sherman Community
Hall, located at 13025 SW Camp
Sherman Rd. Contact Shannon
to register at 541-272-0529 or
shanrack@gmail.com.
One-Act Play Submissions
Silent Echo Th eater Company is
seeking one-act play submissions
from local playwrights for
possible use during the 2020
Evening of One-Acts happening
in late winter. Plays should be
between 10 and 20 minutes
long and need to be submitted
to silentechotheatercompany@
gmail.com by Monday, October
7; play selections by November
1. Directors are also wanted
for the event — please email
your theater experience and
contact information. For more
information call 541-719-8862.
Free Medicare 101 Class
Futurity First will host a free
Medicare 101 Workshop on
Tuesday, October 8 from 4:30
to 5:30 p.m. at Sisters Library.
Instructors will explain Medicare
Parts A and B, and explore
options with Medicare Advantage
Plans and Medicare Supplements.
Participants will also learn how
prescription drug plans work,
how to get help with the cost
of prescription drugs and how
Medicare works with the VA.
Info: 541-973-2100, x9.
World’s Children Speaker
Sisters nonprofi t World’s
Children is off ering a speaker
for your club, church group
or classroom. Topics include
street children in developing
countries; child traffi cking; and
child marriage. Each talk is given
with a PowerPoint presentation
that explains why these issues
exist in developing countries
and what can be done about
them. For more information call
541-904-0789 or email info@
worldschildren.org.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Th e second Tuesday of each
month, Sisters Parkinson’s
Support Group meets at Th e
Lodge in Sisters from 2 to 3:30
p.m. All are welcome to learn,
share, and receive support. For
more info contact Carol at 541-
668-6599.
Hop Fest Half Marathon, 5K
Th e Annual Fresh Hop Fest Half
Marathon and 5K is on Saturday,
September 28 at 8 a.m. Th e race
starts and fi nishes at Th ree Creeks
Brewing Production Facility on
Barclay Dr. Run a half marathon
and enjoy a beer at the fi nish line!
Part of the proceeds benefi t SHS
swim team. Call 541-549-1298 for
more information.
TH
THIS
HI S WEEK
WEEK’S
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Highlights
Saturday, September 28
Sisters Community Cleanup
8 a.m. to noon at SPRD
Saturday, September 28
Hop Fest Half Marathon
8 a.m. at Three Creeks Brewing Facility
19th Annual Green Tour
See real-world solutions that
reduce energy use and increase
solar production in residential and
commercial buildings right here
in Central Oregon. Test-drive an
electric car and take an electric
bike for a spin, join the bike
tour, vote for your favorite site,
and celebrate at the after-party.
Saturday, September 28 from
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at various
locations. Get all the details, tour
map, and guide at envirocenter.
org/tour or call 541-385-6908 x11.
Saturday, September 28
Community Gear Swap
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hike-N-Peaks
Saturday, September 28
19th Annual Green Tour
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at various locations
Saturday, September 28
Stars Over Sisters Party
7:30 p.m. at SPRD
Suicide Prevention
Education
Tuesday, October 1
Suicide Prevention Education
11 a.m at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Community Gear Swap
Local schools and Hike-N-Peaks are
hosting a Gear Swap on Saturday,
September 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to
raise funds for outdoor education
programs. Donate or sell your
lightly used outdoor and athletic
gear or come to fi nd great deals.
All items should be brought to
Hike-N-Peaks on Friday, September
27 between 4 and 7 p.m. or
Saturday, September 28 between
8 and 10 a.m. It should be in good,
clean condition. Info: 541-904-0778.
Stars Over Sisters Party
Learn about the night skies!
Stargazers are invited to gather at
the SPRD building on Saturday,
September 28 at 7:30 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. For
information call 541-549-8846.
St. Charles Health System will
sponsor a Suicide Prevention
Education at Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St., on
Tuesday, October 1 from 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Claudia Bisso-Fetzer,
Ph.D is the presenter. Light lunch
provided. Free of charge. Contact:
541-549-5831.
SPRD is organizing a Fall
Community Cleanup Day for
Saturday, September 28 from 8
a.m. to noon. Organize your own
cleanup around your school,
neighborhood or business, or
meet at SPRD at 8 a.m. for supplies
& routes. Register online at
sistersrecreation.com or call 541-
549-2091.
Art in the Library
Members of the Central Oregon
Spinners & Weavers Guild will
hold their annual fi ber exhibit of
handspun and handwoven art at
the Sisters Library from October
1 to 29. Demonstrations will be
included on Saturday, October 12.
For information call 541-312-1070.
PET PLACE ...
… is for FREE pets seeking homes and LOST & FOUND animals.
The information is published free by The Nugget Newspaper.
Tupak has been missing since Saturday, September
21. He is usually home by dinnertime. Tupak is 4 years
old and was last seen at 412 N. Maple Ln. in Sisters,
his home address. Please call or text 541-699-8989 or
541-699-6734.
Lost pets? Call HSCO, 541-382-3537; BrightSide Animal Center, 541-923-0882; Des. Co. Animal
Control, 541-388-6596; Sisters Vet Clinic, 541-549-6961; Black Butte Vet Clinic, 541-549-1837;
Broken Top Vet Clinic, 541-389-0391. And go to www.facebook.com/PetsLostInBendOregon/
Sisters Speak Life Cancer
Support Group
Th is cancer support group
meets the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month at
Suttle Tea in their back room
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Caregivers
as well as patients and family
members are welcome to join in.
Please contact Suzi Steele at 503-
819-1723 for more information.
Sisters-Area Churches
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com
Westside Sisters
442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184
9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship
6 p.m. Worship, 3rd Tuesday each month
westsidesisters.org
Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration
68825 Brooks Camp Road • 541-549-7087
8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship
10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship
Sisters Community Church (Nondenom.)
1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201
10 a.m. Sunday Worship (with signing)
sisterschurch.com
Calvary Chapel (Nondenominational)
484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D
541-588-6288 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship
Th e City of Sisters is accepting
applications for 2 positions on the
Housing Policy Advisory Board
(HPAB). Th e Board advises the
Planning Commission and City
Council regarding policies related
to increasing appropriate levels of
aff ordable housing within the city
limits. A 3-year position requires
a background in real estate and
in-city residency; a 1-year position
requires familiarity or benefi ciary
of aff ordable housing and in-city
residency. Apply online at www.
ci.sisters.or.us by 5 p.m. on Friday,
October 4. For more information
call Patrick at 541-323-5219 or
email pdavenport@ci.sisters.or.us.
CPR/AED and
First Aid Class
Th e next CPR/AED/First Aid class
is scheduled for Saturday, October
12 at 8:30 a.m. Th e cost is $30,
which covers both the CPR and
First Aid modules, a workbook
and completion card. Register by
Tuesday, October 8. 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
Beverly Halcon at 818-674-7686.
Furry Friends New Hours
Th e Furry Friends offi ce is
changing its hours beginning
Tuesday, September 17. Visit Furry
Friends now on Tuesdays from
2 to 5 p.m. Th e Th ursday hours
remain the same, open 11 am. to 2
p.m. Furry Friends is located in the
Sisters Art Works building, at 204
W. Adams Ave., Ste. 109. For more
information call 541-797-4023.
Panoramic Access Special
Road District Board Term
Letters of interest are being
solicited for a 3-year volunteer
position on the PASRD board of
commissioners. Applicants must
reside within the road district and
be a registered voter. Send letters
to: panoramicroads@gmail.com
or to PASRD, POB 1226, Sisters,
OR 97759. Info: call 541-549-1150.
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, October
5 at 9:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist
Church, Redmond. Info at www.
snowfl akeboutique.org or call Jan,
541-350-4888 or Randi, 541-788-
4452 or Tina, 541-447-1640.
Sisters Newcomers Club
A Newcomers’ Club specifi c to
Sisters-area new residents is starting
up! Call Karee at 541-719-0050.
Sisters Community Cleanup
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.
City of Sisters Housing
Policy Advisory Positions
Chapel in the Pines – Camp Sherman
541-549-9971 • 10 a.m. Sunday Worship
St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church
123 Trinity Way • 541-549-9391
5:30 p.m. Sat. Vigil Mass | 9 a.m. Sun. Mass
8 a.m. Monday-Friday Mass
Vast Church (Nondenominational)
1700 W. McKinney Butte (SHS) • 541-719-0587
9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship | vastchurch.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
452 Trinity Way • Branch President,
541-420-5670; 10 a.m. Sunday Sacrament
Meeting
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303
11 a.m. Saturday Worship
Baha’i Faith Meetings
Devotional Gatherings, Classes & Discussion
Call for location and times • 541-549-6586
Michael (Mickey)
Pearson
Th e Celebration
of f Life
lb
f f for Mickey,
k
previously scheduled for an
outdoor location, has been moved
to Grace Bible Church of Bend at
63945 Old Bend Redmond Hwy on
Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m.
OF THE WEEK
Sisters Libr ary PET
Humane Society of Central Oregon
coming events
541-382-3537
Family Fun Story Time
Family Fun Story Time for kids
ages birth through 5 takes
place at the Sisters Library on
Th ursdays, September 26 and
October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
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.
Oregon Ghost Stories
Join historian and paranormal
investigator Rocky Smith for a
presentation of history, folklore
and the paranormal. Rocky will
share some unbelievable ghost
stories on Friday, October 11
at noon at Sisters Library. No
registration is required for this
adult program. Call 541-312-1032
for more information.
Th e Library Book Club
Read and discuss “Th e Wife”
by Alafair Burke with other
thoughtful readers at the Sisters
Library on Wednesday, October
23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info:
541-617-7078.
Meet RODNEY, a 10-month-old
Guinea pig who is looking for
his forever home! This big guy
was surrendered to us with a few
other Guinea pigs, but defi nitely
seems to prefer his solitude
and the bachelor life! Guinea
pigs are cute, sociable and can
live for over fi ve years, making
them great starter pets for young
children! Are you ready for a
chirpy new best friend? Come
meet Rodney today!
Sponsored
by
Pumpkin Party
Pumpkin-decorating, stories
and games for ages birth to 11.
No registration required. Sisters
Library on Saturday, October 26
at 10 a.m. Info: 541-617-7078.
&
S U P P LY
541-549-4151
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