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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 13 Searching for a rainbow... Young Life builds relationships By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent Young Life, a non-denom- inational organization for youth, returned to Sisters last fall under the direction of Shannon and Doug Miller with the help of many vol- unteers. A year in, Shannon Miller says the group has gained name recognition and support, high school kids are coming to the weekly meet- ings and a number have been to Young Life camps. On its website, Young Life, which was founded in the 1940s and has grown into an international organization, states its mission as being to <introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ= which Miller explains is much different than a traditional church youth group. <Everyone9s welcome no matter where they are at in life. Our goal is creating a space that9s fun, that kids can be real and for us to share where our hope comes from,= she said. The Millers came to Sisters about a year and a half ago after a stint of working at the Washington Family Ranch, a Young Life camp, near Antelope. Their initial push was to find dedicated adult volunteers in the community in order to build a proper foun- dation for Sisters Young Life to function properly. Sunday night meetings began over the past few months with 5 to 10 teens involved, but a larger <kick-off= for this school year is happening Sunday, November 3. A typical meeting includes some food, a game or skit, and a brief story or teaching from one of the adult leaders, but especially giving the kids time to talk. <It9s most important for us to create a safe environment that allows the youth a chance to talk and to ask questions,= she said. =Of course, we always try to have a little fun along the way.= Among the volunteers are key players Kent Boles, Brooke and Damon Frutos, PHOTO BY JENNIFER SMITH Rainy autumn weather produced a beautiful rainbow seen from George Cyrus Road on October 22. PHOTO BY CHARLIE KANZIG Young Life members prepare to carve pumpkins at a recent get-together called the Pumpkin Palooza. Regular meetings begin Sunday, November 3. Val Allen, and Julie Swisher. Young Life volunteers also finds other ways to support students. Shannon organized a group of girls who went to homecoming together, help- ing them plan and get ready. Small groups gather at times other than Sunday nights as well. An example of the fun fac- tor came October 27 with an event called Pumpkin Palooza, which was the first real event of the year for Young Life. The group visited a pump- kin patch, shared a meal, and launched pumpkins in the dark using a catapult. The first meeting of the year is set for this Sunday evening, November 3, at the Miller9s home located at 533 N. Freemont St. in Sisters. Meetings start at 7:27 p.m. Advertising thus far has been relatively low-key according to Miller. <It9s mostly been word- of-mouth 4 students telling other students 4 so it9s grow- ing organically and sort of slowly, which is perfectly fine. We want the kids to own it,= she said. <We9ve had parents come along at times to check it out and that9s fine, too.= Future meetings may take place at other locations. Miller suggests that people check the Sisters Young Life Instagram page for updates. NOV 1 FRI NOV 2 SAT NOV 5 TUES KJ ANNIE Wine tasting with Willamette Valley Vineyards! Friday, November 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. Vendors will be selling gifts, see Kathy Deggendorfer’s art and meet artist Paul Alan Bennett. 175 N. Larch St. t. 541-549-6114 541-588-0311 hardtailsoregon.com 201 E. Sun Ranch Dr., Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri.-Mon., Nov. 1-4 Turkish Rug Bazaar A truckload of gorgeous Turkish rugs from Istanbul Rug Bazaar. Sat., Nov. 16 • 6:30 p.m. Dry Canyon Stampede Western dancing on the sprung wood fl oor! Dance lessons at 6:30, start swingin’ with the band at 7:30! Dance lessons included in ticket, partner not required. Sat., Nov. 23 • 8 p.m. Quick and Easy Boys Pub opens 1 hour prior to shows. 302 E. Main | 541-815-9122 BelfryEvents.com Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Coffee & Connections at Jobb 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Connect with remote workers & other professionals. For more info call 541-588-0311. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Honky Tonk Halloween 5 to 9 p.m. Treats, eats and a lil two-step. Tickets and details OCT at thesuttlelodge.com/happenings. 31 THUR Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. COFFEEHOUSE HOLIDAY MARKET Facebook darcymacey 30 WED 6 HAPPY HOUR MON-FRI 4-7pm Prime Rib Fridays 5pm! OCT WED (Sweden’s Christmas) FRI. & SAT. at 9pm Entertainment & Events NOV JOIN US FOR JUL! KARAOKE NIGHTS! As an organization, Young Life also has a middle school program called Wyldlife, but for now some of the vol- unteers for Young Life are helping with the youth group called <Collide= held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Westside Church campus in collaboration with Vast and Westside Church. <Even though we don9t have an official group for middle-school-aged youth, we are still promoting kids going to our camps and doing what we can to help support Collide so this age group also had opportunities to get together,= she said. Reflecting over the year, Miller feels deep appreciation for the way the Sisters com- munity has <supported and embraced= Young Life. <It9s been a joy getting to know people,= she said. <I have loved getting to know the kids in Sisters.= Miller has four children of her own, including a high school sophomore, so she can appreciate more than ever how much teens benefit from a group like Young Life. She said, <Young Life brings a message of hope to teenagers. We find adults who genuinely care about kids and put them in a place where they can help them navigate the difficult waters of adolescence.= Deschutes County Fairgrounds Snowfl ake Boutique 1 to 8 p.m. $3.50 admission, proceeds go to Family Access Network. Go to snowfl akeboutique.org for more info. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Game Night until 8 p.m. Bring your own games & friends or fi nd them there! Call 541-588- 0311 for more information. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Deschutes County Fairgrounds Snowfl ake Boutique 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3.50 admission, proceeds go to Family Access Network. Go to snowfl akeboutique.org for more info. Bend Elks Lodge The Artisan Showcase Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission, local artists. Gifts, Christmas decor & more! For more info call 541-221-4426. Cork Cellars Live Music with Jazz Folks 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Saturday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Sisters Saloon Trivia Night 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign-up is at 6:15 p.m. Free, every Tuesday! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Coffee & Connections at Jobb 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Connect with remote workers & other professionals. For more info call 541-588-0311. Sisters Community Church Author Presentation 6:30 p.m. Part of the Creativity, Culture & Faith Series. Kim Meeder will discuss “Encountering Our Wild God.” For info call Sisters Community Church at 541-549-1201. Sisters Saloon Poker Night 7 p.m. Every Wednesday! $20. For information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. Cork Cellars Tasty Thursday Hosted Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information call 541-549-2675 or NOV go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. 7 Sisters Saloon Karaoke Night 9 p.m. to midnight. Every THUR Thursday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to sisterssaloon.net. NOV 8 FRI Fika Sisters Coffeehouse Jul (Sweden’s Christmas) 2 to 8 p.m. Holiday market with gifts and art by local artists. Wine tasting. Call 541-588-0311 for more information. Hardtails Bar & Grill KJ Annie Rawkstar Karaoke Night! 9 p.m. Every Friday, no cover! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. ?