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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
SPRD Board
Meeting Changes
Dark Skies Documentary
Women’s Conference
Sisters Astronomy Club and
Sisters Community Church will
host a women’s conference
Sisters Park & Recreation District the Oregon Chapter of the
International Dark-Sky Association entitled “A Pitcher Full of Hope”
Board Meetings for the month
(IDA-OR)
on Friday
of November will not be held
evening,
on their normal schedule on the present a public
showing of the
November 8
2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Instead,
documentary
and Saturday,
there will be a board retreat on
fi lm “Saving the
November 9.
Wednesday, November 6 from
Dark” directed
Th e speaker
4 to 8 p.m. Th ere will be a board
by Sriram Murali.
will be Rebecca
business meeting on Tuesday,
Small, with
November 19 (the third Tuesday) Saving the Dark
Thursday, October 31
explores the
worship led
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade
need to preserve
by Starlene
SPRD at 541-549-2091 for more
3:15 p.m. at Fir Street Park
night skies and
Haney. Register
information.
what we can do
in person at
Sisters Country Healthcare to combat light
the church
Tuesday, November 5
Age Friendly Sisters Country is
pollution. Free
by Monday,
Novel
Writers
Month
Meeting
hosting a gathering for those
and suitable for
November 4.
1
to
2:30
p.m.
at
Suttle
Tea
interested in working to improve all ages. Saturday,
Call 541-549-
healthcare in Sisters Country.
November 9,
1201 for info.
Denise Bacon, Newburg city
from 2 to 3 p.m.,
councilor and fi eld coordinator for in the Sisters Library meeting room National Novel
the Ford Family Foundation, will
Writers Month
For more information contact
facilitate the discussion. Denise
November is National Novel
Jim Hammond, drjhammond@
has successfully launched a similar oldshoepress.com, or 541-617-1086. Writers Month, Nanowrimo.
eff ort in Newburg. Th e gathering
On November 1, participants
will be held at the Sisters Library
begin working toward the goal of
DLT Walk & Hike Series
on November 7 at 1 p.m. Please
writing a 50,000-word novel by
Deschutes Land Trust volunteer
RSVP at agefriendlysisters@gmail. naturalists lead free walks and
11:59 p.m. on November 30. Write
com. Limit 25. Call 541-604-6001 hikes in small groups. Upcoming
together and get support from
for information.
others with no critiquing. Learn
walks include: Summit Loop
Geology Hike at Smith Rock State more at nanowrimo.org. Meeting
Operation
at Suttle Tea every Tuesday in
Park
on Th ursday, November 7
Christmas Child
November, from 1 to 2:30, starting
from
9
a.m.
to
4
p.m.;
Post-Turkey
Th e countdown is on to
Day Hike in the Whychus Canyon November 5. Note: Showing
National Collection Week for
gratitude to the tea house with
Preserve
on Friday, November
Operation Christmas Child on
patronage is appreciated. Info:
29
from
10
a.m.
to
2
p.m.
November 18-25, 2019! Since
541-504-0166.
Online
registration
is
required
at
1993, Samaritan’s Purse has
deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes.
For
Bell Choir Seeks Players
delivered 157 million shoebox
more info call 541-330-0017.
Sisters High Desert Bell Choir has
gifts to children aff ected by
immediate
openings for 2 players.
war, poverty, disease, famine
Veterans Day Chapel
Music reading is essential and
and disasters in more than 160
Please join Sisters Christian
practices are on Tuesdays at 1:30
countries. Drop-off location
Academy students as they honor
p.m. Th ere will be free training
during national collection week
the veterans in the community
available to anyone who applies.
is at Sisters Community Church, with a chapel service held
For more information call Lola at
1300 McKenzie Hwy. For details Th ursday, November 7 at 10 a.m.
visit samaritanspurse.org/occ or
at Sisters Community Church. Call 541-390-4615.
contact Joanna at 541-588-0886. 541-549-4133 for more info.
Organ Donor Awareness
A new nonprofi t is in the planning
Sponsor an Impoverished
Veterans Meetings
stages to educate the community
Child from Uganda
Th e VFW and American
on the importance of organ
Hope Africa International, based Legion will meet Wednesday,
donation. Fundraisers and events
in Sisters, has many children
November 6 at 6:30 pm at City
will be discussed. If interested in
awaiting sponsorship! For more
Hall. All veterans in the area are
taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at
information go to hopeafricakids. encouraged to join! For more info
541-419-2204.
org or call Katie at 541-719-8727.
call Lance at 541-903-1123.
TH
THIS
HI S WEEK
WEEK’S
S
Highlights
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 more information
please call 541-549-6221.
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.
Free Pet Food
Th e Annual Halloween Trick or
Treat Parade is happening on
Halloween afternoon, Th ursday,
October 31. Open to children
aged 0-10 and their parents/
caregivers. Gather at the Fir Street
Park by 3:15 p.m., in costume,
ready to follow a route through
town, trick-or-treating at local
businesses. Registration is required
and forms are at the Sisters Library
and the elementary school. Please
bring a non-perishable food item
for the Kiwanis Food Bank. Call
541-410-9070 for more info.
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 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
Th ursdays, 2 to 5 p.m. Located in
the Sisters Art Works building, Ste.
109, 204 W. Adams Ave. For more
information call 541-797-4023.
Christmas Parade
Applications
Sisters Christmas Parade
applications are now available at
the Sisters Chamber of Commerce.
Parade is Saturday, November 30
at 2 p.m. on Hood Ave. Please call
Jeri at the Chamber 541-549-0251
or email jeri@sisterscountry.com
if you would like to participate.
Deadline is Friday, November 22.
Ribbons awarded to participants
and 1st thru 3rd place for Best
Th emed Entries.
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. Info: 541-480-1843.
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 1 to 1:30 p.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.
PET OF THE WEEK
Humane Society of Central Oregon
541-382-3537
Career Funds Available
Applications are available for
the Sisters Kiwanis Career
Opportunity Fund to help adult
residents of Sisters establish an
occupational path. Pick up forms
at the Kiwanis 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. For additional
information, please call 541-410-
2870.
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)
Halloween Parade
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
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 call at 541-668-6599.
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, October 31
and November 7, 14 and 21
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.
Th e Printing Press and
American Broadsides
On Friday, November 8 at
noon, Kristin Dorsey, Assistant
Professor at COCC will present
the history of American printing
at the Sisters Library. Th is talk
will focus on broadsides —
large, single printed sheets that
conveyed news and information
to communities. No registration
is required. Info: 541-312-1032.
High Desert Stories
Find out what makes a snake
a snake at this High Desert
Museum presentation at Sisters
Library on Tuesday, November
12 at 10 a.m. No registration is
required, limited to 30 children.
Ages 3-5. Info: 541-617-7078.
DIY Candy Spoons
Make and take a variety of no-
bake, DIY dipping spoons and
stir sticks using sweet treats at
the Sisters Library on Tuesday,
November 12 at 4 p.m.No
registration required, but
supplies are limited. Ages 10-17.
Call 541-617-7078 for info.
LEGO Block Party
Meet GIZMO, HEDWIG, and
PIKACHU! These three adorable
chinchillas are eager and ready to
fi nd their forever home! Chinchillas
are incredibly cute and fun, but
they also need daily care and
socialization to keep them happy
and healthy. If you’ve never had a
chinchilla before we suggest doing
a little research before adopting. If
you are looking for three adorable
and clever chinchillas to add to
your family then these are the
chinchillas for you!
SPONSORED BY
Broken Top
Veterinary Clinic
541-389-0391
Kids of all ages can join the fun
Saturday, November 16 from 10
to 11:30 a.m. at Sisters Library.
No registration required. Call
541-617-7078 for more info.
Th e Library Book Club
Read and discuss “Friday
Black” by Nana Kwame Adjei-
Brenyah with other thoughtful
readers at the Sisters Library on
Wednesday, November 20, from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Call 541-617-
7078 for more info.
Representations of
Animals in Media
Debra Merskin, PhD, Professor
of Media Studies at the
University of Oregon, will lead a
discussion on the use of animals
in media at noon on Th ursday,
November 21 at the Sisters
Library. Info: 541-312-1032
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