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12 Wednesday, October 2, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Free Medicare 101 Class Volunteer for Parks Board 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. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S River Rats at Th ree Creeks Saturday, October 5 Sisters Garden Club 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall Th e City of Sisters is accepting applications for a volunteer position on the City Parks Advisory Board for a 3-yr. term. Applicants must live within the Sisters School District boundary. Th e Board advises the Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, maintenance and preservation of public parks, trails & open spaces, meeting every fi rst Wednesday at 4 p.m. Applications are at www.ci.sisters.or.us or at Sisters City Hall at 520 E. Cascade Ave. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, October 25. For info contact Patrick Davenport at 541-323-5219 or at pdavenport@ ci.sisters.or.us. Calling all “River Rats”to Th ree Creeks Brewing on Th ursday, October 3 at 5 p.m. to talk rafting, rivers, paddling, and all other river-running adventures. Casual conversation, no “club” stuff , no volunteers needed. Contact Kathy Campbell, 541-912-0750. Painting Exhibit at Black Butte Ranch An exhibit of Barbara Cella’s landscape paintings of Central Oregon lakes and waterways, including international award- winning paintings, is on display at Black Butte Ranch Lodge through the month of October. Call 925- 878-9723 for more information. 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. Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group Highlights Thursday, October 3 River Rats 5 p.m. at Three Creeks Brewing Thursday, October 3 Heart of Oregon Youth Build 5 p.m. at 68797 George Cyrus Rd. Tuesday, October 8 Free Medicare 101 Class 4:30 p.m. at Sisters Library Heart of Oregon Youth Build Opportunity Heart of Oregon YouthBuild is currently recruiting for the fall cohort. Th e fi nal Information Session is Th ursday, October 3, starting at 5 p.m. Location is at the YouthBuild location outside of Sisters at 68797 George Cyrus Rd. Young people can also complete an application to the YouthBuild program online at https://heartoforegon. org/programs/youthbuild.html. Please have young person bring a government-issued ID, birth certifi cate, and Social Security card. Call 541-526-1380 for info. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. awaiting sponsorship! For more at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more information go to hopeafricakids. information please email Kathyn org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. at Katindahood2@gmail.com. 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. 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. Silent Echo Kids Improv Kids grades 2 to 8 are invited to join Silent Echo Th eater Company for a series of classes Sisters Newcomers Club and performances on October 1, A Newcomers’ Club specifi c to 15 and 29. Details and registration Sisters-area new residents is starting information are available at up! Call Karee at 541-719-0050. silentechotheatercompany.org Sisters Garden Club Th e next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 5 at Sisters City Hall. Planning will take place for speakers, events and club elections for 2020 All are welcome! For more information call 541-549-6390 or go to sistersgardenclub.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 at 541-588-0081 for information. Tai Chi/Balance Sessions Free 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 every Th ursday from 11-11:30 a.m. (except holidays) at the SPRD Fitness Room next to Sisters High School. Open to all ages. For info: 541-549-6221. Support for Caregivers A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity meets at Th e Lodge in Sisters at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information. 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. 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) 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 6 p.m. Worship the 3rd Tuesday of each month 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 City of Sisters Housing Policy Advisory Positions Panoramic Access Special Road District Board Term 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Furry Friends Blue Bag Fundraiser Collecting bottles and cans for Furry Friends is now easier than ever. Pick up the plastic blue bags at our offi ce or from the basket on Th e Nugget porch. Fill the bag with your returnable bottles and cans and Furry Friends gets the funds. For more information pick up a fl yer at your next drop-off or call 541-797-4023. Dementia Caregivers Group A free support group for caregivers of those suff ering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place the fi rst Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. Call 800-272- 3900 or go to alz.org/oregon. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 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, 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 LUTHER, a handsome Siamese cat! This gorgeous kitty prefers the company of humans and other cats and becomes very affectionate and playful with the people he knows. Luther is a true gentleman and will kindly let you know when he is feeling like he is ready for a little alone time. If you are looking for a dapper feline with a great personality then Luther is the cat for you! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! 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. 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