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12 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S 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. Mustang Rescue Christmas Tree Hunt THIS WEEK’S Highlights Thursday, November 28 Community Thanksgiving Dinner noon at Sisters Community Church Friday, November 29 Holiday Craft Faire 10 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church Saturday, November 30 Warren Miller Ski Film 7 p.m. at Sisters High School Saturday, November 30 Holiday Craft Faire 10 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church Sunday, December 1 Holiday Craft Faire 10 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church 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. Warren Miller Ski Film Sisters High School Ski Team will be hosting a presentation of Warren Miller’s “Timeless” at Sisters High School on Saturday, November 30 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at Bendticket.com or at the door. Adults $15, youth $12, kids under 6 free. All proceeds benefi t Sisters High School Ski Team. Call 541- 610-8261 for more information. Mustangs To Th e Rescue will hold their Annual Christmas Tree Hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, Sunday, December 1 and Saturday and Sunday December 7 and 8. Look for signs on the back side of Black Butte Ranch — on McAllister across from the road to Camp Sherman. Call 541-330-8943 for more information ahead of time. Call 541-350-2406 for help on the days of the event. Camp Sherman Holiday Bazaar Organ Donor Awareness 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. Call 503-819-1723 for information. 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. 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! Info: 541-595-2719. Sisters Speak Life Cancer Support Group 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 info is available from Connie at 541-588-0362. Young Life Dessert Fundraiser Sisters Young Life invites you to come to Sisters Community Church on Sunday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. to hear about and celebrate the events of the past year. Enjoy desserts, coff ee, and tea donated by local businesses and hear how you might be able to get involved. If you would like to attend please contact Brooke Frutos by email brooke@sisters. younglife.org or call 541-904-0588. Holiday Craft Night Kids of all ages are invited to make winter and Christmas crafts on Th ursday, December 5 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters Christian Academy gymnasium, 1307 W McKinney Butte Road. Soup and dessert available, donations accepted for SCA’s Feed the Need fundraiser. Info: 541-549-4133. Pet Photos with Santa 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. 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. 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. Senior Holiday Meal Event Th e Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a festive lunch that is free for adults aged 60 and older on Tuesday, December 10 from noon to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th e lunch includes seasonal fare and decor, music, a raffl e, and gifts for all who attend. Lunch is available for those under 60 for a small fee. Call 541- 678-5483 for information. Sponsor an Impoverished Child from Uganda Hope Africa International, based in Sisters, has many children awaiting sponsorship! For more information go to hopeafricakids. org or call Katie at 541-719-8727. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Live From Bethlehem Sisters Christian Academy students will present their annual Christmas musical on Friday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sisters Community Church auditorium. For more information, call 541-549-4133. 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. For more information call 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org/oregon. 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, December 5 and 12 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. Meet the Architects — Envisioning the Library’s Future Interactive discussions with the Library’s architects to learn more about the renovation and expansion plans for libraries throughput the county. Friday, December 6 at noon at Sisters Library. Free, no registration required. For info email chantals@deschuteslibrary.org. Enjoy the harmonies of the holidays with this free performance by Sisters High School students on Saturday, December 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. No registration required. Info: 541-312-1029 Gingerbread Construction Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more information please email Kathyn at Katindahood2@gmail.com. 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 Dementia Caregivers Group Sisters Jazz Choir Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group 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) Ladies Wreath Event Meet TWINKIE, a wonderful Great Dane! This giant pup quickly became a staff favorite at the shelter because of her delightful personality. Twinkie is a very large dog and needs a family with the space and resources to be able to take care of such a big pooch! If you are looking for a giant and friendly dog to add to your family then Twinkie is the pup for you! SPONSORED SPONSO OR ED BY PONDEROSA PROPERTIES, LLC 541-549-2002 800-650-6766 Build with graham crackers and win prizes for height and creativity! Th ursday, December 12 at 4 p.m. at Sisters Library. For ages 12 to 17, no registration required. Info: 541-617-7078. Winter Wonderland Snowy stories, songs, crafts, and experiments for ages 0-11 at Sisters Library on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. No registration is required. Call 541- 617-7078 for information. Sisters Bell Choir & Renaissance Sisters Consort Hand bell and recorder music will delight you at this free concert at the Sisters Library on Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. No registration required. 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