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12 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Dear Santa Letters to Santa can be dropped off at the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, 291 E. Main Ave. across the street from First Interstate Bank. Please make sure you have a return address on them so Santa will know where to answer. Deadline is December 19 in order to receive a letter back. Call 541-549-0251 for more information. Presidential Debate Watch Party Join Indivisible Sisters & Indivisible Redmond to watch the sixth Democratic presidential debate. Popcorn & politics! Th ursday, December 19 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. (debate begins at 6 p.m.) at Sisters Public Library, 110 North Cedar St. Info: 541-400-8312. 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 ending on Tuesday, December 24 (or sooner if all the candy is sold). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every 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. Info: 541-588-6255. Bell Choir & Renaissance Sisters Concerts Sisters High Desert Bell Choir, Renaissance Sisters recorder ensemble and vocalist Marilyn Anthony will present free concerts on Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. at Sisters Library; and Saturday, December 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Black Butte Ranch. Call Lola at 541-390-4615 for more information. Christmas Concert Renaissance Sisters recorder ensemble, joined by vocalist Marilyn Anthony, will present a Christmas concert on Monday, December 23 at 6 p.m. at the Lodge in Sisters. Come enjoy this opportunity to hear beautiful Renaissance, contemporary and even some jazzy seasonal songs as well as many sing-along carols! For info call Lola at 541-390-4615. Furry Friends Needs Help Cash donations are down this holiday season and Furry Friends Foundation needs your support. Please consider a donation to this vital Sisters area program. By operating two pet food banks, a coat and pet supply bank, sponsoring spay/neuters/ vaccination, Furry Friends helps keep pets at home and out of shelters. Donate online at www. furryfriendsfoundation.org 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. THIS WEEK’S Highlights Thursday, December 19 Presidential Debate Watch Party 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Library Saturday, December 21 Winter Solstice at the Labyrinth 4:30 p.m. at East Portal Saturday, December 21 Bell Choir & Renaissance Concert 1 p.m. at Sisters Library 5:30 p.m. at Black Butte Ranch Monday, December 23 Christmas Concert 6 p.m. at the Lodge in Sisters Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Dinner 1 p.m. at Sisters Fire Station Seed to Table Seeks Board Applicants Seed to Table is seeking applicants for an open board position. Th ey operate a 1.5-acre nonprofi t farm in Sisters educating 1,300 students a year and feeding 200 families a week nutritious and locally grown produce, in season. Th e mission is to increase health and wellness of the Central Oregon community through providing equal access to locally grown, nutritious foods and off ering opportunities in farm- based education. Th e board meets monthly. Interested parties should email board chair Jeff Tryens at jeff .tryens@gmail.com to receive a board job description and application form. Th e deadline for applying is January 7, 2020. Sisters Libr ary Winter Solstice at the Labyrinth Call to Artists for Library Annual Art Exhibit All are invited to celebrate Winter Solstice with silent meditation and labyrinth walk at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. Bring a fl ashlight. Optional: battery candle, a warm drink to sip around the fi re pit afterward. Families with young kids: email in advance to arrange a special, non-silent walk. Sisters Community Labyrinth is located in East Portal at the corner of Hwy 242 and W. Hood Ave. Restrooms will be closed; parking lot will be open. Info: neworegonarts@gmail. com, neworegon.org/events, 503- 997-0301. Th e Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit is happening January 8 through February 28, 2020. All Sisters Country artists who want to participate are invited to submit work on Saturday, January 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Invitations may be downloaded from the website sistersfol.com, or are available at the library’s information desk. People’s Choice Awards will be announced at the Reception on Friday, January 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more info, please call Zeta at 541-549-6157. Christmas Dinner Senior Luncheons & More On Christmas Day, the Sisters- Camp Sherman RFPD and the Sisters-Camp Sherman Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Association invites the public to the Annual Sisters Community Christmas Dinner to be held Christmas day at 1 p.m. in the Sisters Fire Station Community Hall located at 301 S. Elm St. Everyone in the community is welcome and no reservation is required. For more info contact the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD at 541-549-0771. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board Meeting Th e Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 25 has been cancelled. Call 541-595-2288 for more information. Th ich Nhat Hahn Sangha Meditation Group Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at 737 E. Black Butte Ave. For more information please email Kathyn at Katindahood2@gmail.com. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 January events Family Fun Story Time Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30 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 Library Book Club Read and discuss “Arctic Dreams” by Barry Lopez with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, January 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078. 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! SPONSO SPONSORED SOR RED D BY Christmas Eve in the Park Vast Church invites the community to a Christmas Eve service at Fir Street Park Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. It will include the Christmas story, hot cocoa, singing of Christmas songs and candle-lighting. 541-719-0587 or vastchurch.com for info. Westside Church will host a Christmas Experience Sunday Service on December 22 at 10 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, Westside Sisters will hold a candlelight service at 5 p.m. with light refreshments and free family photos at 4 p.m. For info call 541-549-4184 or go to westsidesisters.org. Christmas Services at St. Edward the Martyr Mass at St. Edward the Martyr Roman Catholic Church for Christmas Eve will be held at 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Christmas Day Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Solemnity of Mary Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve and at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day. For more info call 541-549-9391 or go online to stedwardsisters.org. Christmas Eve at Calvary Church Enjoy an hour of music from the Central Oregon Symphony at Sisters Library on Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. No registration required. Call 541- 312-1032 for more info. Calvary Church in Sisters will host at Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24. Service will end promptly at 6 p.m. For information call 541-588-6288 or go to ccsisters.org. 541-549-8836 541 5 9 8836 54 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. 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. Episcopal Church Christmas Services On Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, Th e Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration invites everyone to a 4 p.m. family service with Holy Eucharist and children’s living nativity, and a traditional service with Holy Eucharist at 9 p.m. For info: 541- Christmas Services at or go to episcopalsisters. Sisters Community Church 549-7087 com. Sisters Community Church is hosting a “Blue Christmas” service Shepherd of the Hills on Saturday, December 21 at Christmas Services 6:30 p.m. Th e service is intended On Tuesday, December 24 at for those who are mourning and 9 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills seeking comfort for their souls. Lutheran Church presents a Everyone is invited to Sisters traditional candlelight service with Community Church Tuesday, Christmas hymns. For information December 24 for a Christmas Eve call 541-549-5831 or visit candlelight service at 5 p.m. For shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch. info call 541-549-1201 or go to com. sisterschurch.com. Music in Public Places 541-549-2275 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 Services Christmas Church in Sisters Country Christmas at Westside Know ’20s — Modern or Modernistic? Consider art deco architecture and design with Keith Eggener, professor of Architectural History at University of Oregon. Friday, January 17 at noon at Sisters Library. No registration required. Call 541-312-1032 for more information. 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. Parkinson’s Support Group Christmas Eve at Sisters Church of the Nazarene All are invited to a family-friendly Christmas Eve service with singing, hearing the Christmas story, and candle-lighting on Tuesday, December 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. Th e church is located at 67130 Harrington Loop Rd, off Gist Road. For more info call (541) 392-8960 or visit sistersnaz.org. Christmas Eve in Camp Sherman All are welcome to the Chapel in the Pines Christmas Eve service, which will be held at the Camp Sherman Community Hall (F.S. Rd. 1419). Th ere will be carols, the Christmas story, and gifts for the children! Th e service begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 24. Questions? Contact Kathi at 541-549-9971 or kathibeacham@ gmail.com. Highland Baptist Church Family-friendly Christmas Eve Services will be held at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave. in Redmond, on Tuesday, December 24 at 4 and 6 p.m. For more information, call 541-548- 4161 or go to hbcredmond.org. POLICY: Business items do not run on this page. Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run at no charge. All submissions are subject to editing and run only as space allows. Email lisa@nuggetnews.com or drop off at 442 E. Main Ave. Your text must include a “for more information” phone number. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Fridays.
