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12 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Sisters Garden Club Th e next meeting of the Sisters Garden Club is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 11 at Sisters City Hall. Yvonne Babb will present “Garden Design with Native Plants.” All are welcome! For more information call 971-246-0404 or go to sistersgardenclub.com. Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit Th e Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit is happening January 8 through February 28. View the art in the library January 8 to January 24 and vote for the People’s Choice Awards. Th ree Awards will be announced at the Reception on Friday, January 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call Zeta at 541-549-6157. Debate Watch Party Popcorn & Politics: Presidential Debate Watch Party. Join Sisters & Redmond Indivisible to watch the seventh Democratic presidential debate. Tuesday, January 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond, OR 97756. For more info: 541-400-8312. Hunter’s Education Class For a hunter’s education class beginning Tuesday, February 25, register online at odfw.com (hunting–resources–education). It runs two nights per week for three weeks, plus a required fi eld day. For information call Rick Cole at 541-420-6934 or Dave Jones at 541-863-0955. Let’s Talk, Sisters! Citizens4Community invites all area residents to Let’s Talk, Sisters! — a facilitated discussion series where attendees learn about local topics of interest and exchange viewpoints in a lively but respectful setting. Talks run 5:45 to 8 p.m. every 3rd Monday at Paulina Springs Books. Attendees nominate topics; and on January 20, we’ll address local transportation-related issues. It’s free, but seats are limited. RSVP to citizens4community@ gmail.com. Read more at Citizens4Community.com/events. THIS WEEK’S Highlights Thursday, January 9 Weigh-In Sisters 2020 noon to 1 p.m. at Sisters Library. Saturday, January 11 NeighborImpact Workshop 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sisters Library Saturday, January 11 Sisters Garden Club 9:30 a.m. at Sisters City Hall Tuesday, January 14 Debate Watch Party 5 to 8 p.m. at Redmond Public Library New Year’s Resolution! Do your New Year’s resolutions include being more active in your community? Interested in making new friends and being involved with an awesome organization? Look no further! Sisters Habitat for Humanity will host a New Volunteer Orientation on Th ursday, January 23 from noon to 1 p.m. at 141 W. Main St. (upstairs). Volunteer positions are available in the Th rift Store, ReStore and Construction. Please RSVP with Marie – marie@ sistershabitat.org or 541-549-1193. Historical Fireside Evening Th ree Sisters Historical Society presents a Fireside Evening Slide Show with the popular author and historian of Prineville’s Bowman Museum, Steve Lent. He will be presenting photographs of early Central Oregon logging at the FivePine Conference Center on Tuesday, January 21 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m. for registration). Call Karen at 415-637- 7186 for more information. 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 Organ Donor Awareness A new nonprofi t is in the planning with a PowerPoint presentation stages to educate the community that explains why these issues exist in developing countries on the importance of organ donation. Fundraisers and events and what can be done about them. For more information call will be discussed. If interested in taking part, please call Fifi Bailey at 541-904-0789 or email info@ worldschildren.org. 541-419-2204. Weigh-In Sisters 2020 Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon presents a free year-long program to learn how to eat healthy, be active, lose weight and prevent disease. Welcome sessions will be held Th ursday, January 9 from noon to 1 p.m. and Th ursday, January 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. For more info and to sign up for the program call Kylie at 541-447-3260. NeighborImpact’s Homebuyer Workshop NeighborImpact’s Homebuyer Workshop will help prospective homebuyers successfully navigate the homebuying process from start to fi nish. Th e workshop is being held Saturday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sisters Library. Learn about what the homebuying process entails including how to improve your credit, how to fi nd safe mortgage loans and discover fi rst-time homebuyers. Don’t disqualify yourself! Hear from experts in the fi eld. Call 541-548-2380 for more information. Annual Chili Feed for Vets Ronnie and Susie Frigulti present their 7th annual free chili feed for veterans and their families on Saturday, February 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th e meal includes homemade mild beef chili with toppings, ham, coleslaw, cake, coff ee and soft drinks. Please RSVP the number of attendees by Th ursday, January 30 at 541- 549-1089 or via email to frigulti@ bendcable.com. 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 info: 541-549-6221. Caldera, Th e Lodge in Sisters, Age Friendly Sisters, and Citizens for Community present a free workshop: “Telling your story through the drum” on Sunday, January 19 at Th e Lodge in Sisters from 1 to 3 p.m. Th is free workshop is designed with beginners in mind, but students must be 14 or older. Includes Japanese drumming demonstration and hands-on participation. Refreshments provided by Th e Lodge from noon to 1 p.m. Register by emailing Maesie.Speer@CalderaArts.org or call 503-937-3075. Space is limited! Dark Sky Project Sisters High School Astronomy Club, Sisters Astronomy Club (SAC), Sisters Movie House, Paul Alan Bennett, and International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Oregon Chapter are sponsoring a screening of “Saving the Dark” at Sisters Movie House on Wednesday, January 15 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Th is free event will include the fi lm screening, along with a Q&A panel, public outreach tables, ukulele music, and the book “Night Skies” for sale by Paul Alan Bennett. Questions? Contact Rima Givot at rima. givot@ssd6.org. 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 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. 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 Free Spay & Neuter It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Stop by the Furry Friends Foundation (FFF) offi ce to fi ll out a simple form, call to make your appointment at Bend Spay & Neuter, and transport your pet. FFF also sponsors vaccinations and chipping. Located in the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave., Suite 109. For information and hours call 541- 797-4023. 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 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. 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 more info, please call 541-410-2870. Sisters Libr ary January events Jan Family Fun Story Time Fami Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth b through 5 takes place a 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. Senior Luncheons & More 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 Church (NW Baptist Convention) 484 W. Washington St., Ste. C & D • 541-588-6288 10 a.m. Sunday Worship | ccsisters.org 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) Taiko Empowerment Workshop Meet Jerry and Terry, two adorable polydactyl tabby siblings who are looking for their new forever family! These affectionate two-year-old kitties are very bonded and are looking for a family that can adopt them both. If you are looking for a couple of adorably affectionate kitties with great personalities then Terry and Jerry are the cats for you! Hurry down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon and meet Jerry and Terry today! SPONSORED BY Chelsea Bothum Massage LMT #17085 541-419-0872 541-419 9 -0872 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. 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. Music in Public Places 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. POLICY: Business items do not run on this page. Nonprofi ts, schools, churches, birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices may run at no charge. 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