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12 Wednesday, November 20, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Popcorn & Politics Camp Eagle Cap Bingo Join Indivisible Sisters & Indivisible Redmond to watch the fi fth Democratic presidential debate. Popcorn & snacks provided! Wednesday, November 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. (debate 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) at Redmond Public Library, 827 Deschutes Ave., Redmond, Oregon. Carpools available from Sisters — email us at sistersindivisible@gmail.com. For more info: 541-400-8312. Th e 5th Annual Bingo and Live Dessert Auction is set for Wednesday, November 20 at Sisters Coff ee Company. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Many prizes! Call Liz at 503-951-3357 or Chester at 541-377-0711 for more info. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Meeting Date Change Th e Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors meeting for November will be moved from the 4th Th ursday (November 28) to Th ursday, November 21 at 9 a.m. For more information, please call 541-595-2288. TH THIS HI S WEEK WEEK’S S Highlights Wednesday, November 20 Popcorn & Politics 5 to 9 p.m. at Redmond Public Library Wednesday, November 20 Fireside Evening 7 p.m. at FivePine Conference Center Wednesday, November 20 Camp Eagle Cap Bingo 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Coffee Company Saturday, November 23 Sisters Aglow Lighthouse 10 a.m. at Ponderosa Lodge Holiday Craft Faire Handcrafted Christmas decorations, donated Christmas décor, homemade cookies and candies, and much more will be sold at a holiday faire at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church in Sisters. Dates are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 29 to December 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefi t St. Winefride’s Garden. For more information call Mary at 541- 549-2053. See’s Candy Sales Th e Kiwanis Club of Sisters will be holding their annual See’s Candy Sales fundraiser in a trailer in the Ray’s Food Place parking lot beginning Friday, November 22 and ending on Tuesday, December 24 (or sooner if all the candy is sold). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, with the exception of Th anksgiving (½ day). Stop in and purchase some of the best chocolate and support Kiwanis in their eff orts to provide scholarships and career-change assistance as well as a number of other service projects. Every penny of profi t goes back to the community. For more information call 541-588-6255. Free Books! Th e Book Corner managed by the Friends of the Sisters Library is closing and all books/dvds/cds are FREE to the public! Th e Book Corner is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Event will end once all items have found a new home. It’s a great time to stock up on holiday gifts or pick up some winter reading. Call 972- 839-4225 for more information. Fireside Evening Th ree Sisters Historical Society presents a Fireside Evening with popular Western author Rick Steber: Voices of the High Desert. Th is will be an enjoyable evening of story and introduction to the people and places that make the High Desert like no other place on earth! Wednesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m. for registration) at FivePine Conference Center. Call Karen at 415-637-7186 for more information. Be a Santa to a Senior Swing by First American Title in Sisters between November 18 and December 6 to snag a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for a local senior. First American Title is located at 178 S. Elm St., Suite 102. Call 541-904-3048 for more info. Camp Sherman Holiday Bazaar Join in a festive community gathering at the Camp Sherman Community Hall with wreaths, crafts and goodies for sale on December 6 and 7. Enjoy a soup dinner while you browse on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come fi nd that special gift! Call 541-595-2719 for more 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 Aglow Lighthouse All men, women and teens are welcome for an encouraging time of worship, message and ministry. Sisters Aglow is gathering at the Ponderosa Lodge Meeting Room on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Th e speaker this month is Marta Richards, a member of the Southeast Oregon Area Board, who recently traveled to Jerusalem for the Aglow International Convocation. Worship will be led by Lori Roberts. For more information please call 503-930-6158 or email dana.herman.54@gmail.com. Sisters Community Th anksgiving Dinner Join in this annual free traditional Th anksgiving Dinner for all those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to partake. Donations appreciated, but not required. Bring yourself, or your whole family to Sisters Community Church on Th ursday, November 28 from noon to 4 p.m. Call 541- 390-4597 for more information. Sing In Christmas Th e Sisters High Desert Chorale Christmas concert series begins on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. Th e theme this year is “Sing In Christmas” and will feature the Chorale and special guests performing many beloved Christmas carols and songs of the season. Th e concerts are held at the Sisters Community Church at 1300 West McKenzie Hwy and admission is free. Please join us for wonderful holiday music while supporting the Sisters community chorus. More information is available from Connie at 541-588- 0362. 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 Goble at 541-588-0081 for information. 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 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. Ladies Wreath Event Enjoy the Christmas season with friends by creating evergreen wreaths or swags and enjoying a hot chocolate bar. Free! Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m to noon at Sisters Fire Station Community Hall. For info call 541-719-0587. Understanding Dementia- Related Behavior Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join Th e Alzheimer’s Association to learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease on Th ursday, December 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Sisters Library. To learn more or register, call 1-800-272-3900. 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. Pet Photos with Santa Join Furry Friends for their annual Pet Photos with Santa fundraising event on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your furry friends to Sisters Art Works Open House at 204 W. Adams Ave. Get your pet’s photo taken with Santa, purchase a fundraiser wreath from Black Butte School, browse Kathy Deggendorfer’s open studio and visit with Th ree Sisters Historical Society. For information call 541-797-4023. 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. 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. 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. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 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, November 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. LEGO Block Party 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 Meet POLLY, a cute little two- year-old tabby cat! Polly came to the shelter as a stray so not much is known about her history. What we do know is that Polly is a very sweet and affectionate kitty with a lot of love to give! If you are looking for a kitty with an adorably cute little meow and who loves to snuggle, then Polly may be the cat for you! 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