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12 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Let’s Talk Asks: Is Sisters Welcoming? 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 from 5:45 to 8 p.m. every third Monday at Paulina Springs Books. On Monday, February 17, we’ll discuss: “Is Sisters a Welcoming Place?” Let’s Talk is free, but seats are limited. To reserve your seat, RSVP to citizens4community@ gmail.com. Read more at Citizens4Community.com/events. THIS WEEK’S Highlights Thursday, February 13 Furry Friends Open House 3 to 5 p.m. at Furry Friends Saturday, February 15 Explore the Universe 2 p.m. at Sisters Library Monday, February 17 Let’s Talk, Sisters! 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Paulina Springs Books Explore the Universe Sisters Astronomy Club, a Monday, February 17 committee of Sisters Park & Go Fish Meeting Recreation District, presents 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church Ron and Elizabeth Polidan’s lecture, “Exploring the Universe Tuesday, February 18 with Telescopes” on Saturday, Fireside Evening Slide Show February 15 at 2 p.m. at the 7 p.m. at FivePine Sisters Library Meeting Room. Th ere is no charge for this event. For more information contact Fireside Evening Jim Hammond drjhammond@ Historical Slide Show oldshoepress.com or 541-617-1086 Th ree Sisters Historical Society presents a Fireside Evening Slide Fire District Budget Show with Steve Stenkamp: Lost Committee Opening Oregon Ski Areas on Tuesday, Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire February 18 at 7 p.m. (doors Protection District currently has one open position on their Budget open at 6 for registration) at FivePine Conference Center. Call Committee. Th is position will be Kathy at 541-588-0542 for more appointed on February 18 and information. the current term will expire on June 30, 2021. Members of the Scandinavian Music Jam Budget Committee must be a Sisters Fika Coff ee is hosting resident registered voter or own Central Oregon’s fi rst real estate within the boundaries Scandinavian Jam on the 1st of the Fire District. Applications Th ursday of each month from may be picked up at the Fire 6 to 8 p.m., starting March 5. All District’s Administrative Offi ce instruments are welcome and located at 301 South Elm St. in speed is intermediate. It will be a Sisters, between the hours of learning jam so we’ll learn a tune 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or online at each session. Anyone is welcome www.sistersfi re.com. Completed to bring a new tune to a session applications must be received in and teach it! Videos will be posted the Fire District’s Administrative for all tunes on youtube. Th ey will Offi ce no later than February 14. all be under the listing: Fika Scandi Th e successful applicant will be Jam - tune name. Email stolasz@ appointed at the Fire District’s mac.com or call 281-725-7345 regularly scheduled Board Meeting with any questions. on February 18 at 5 p.m. Call 541- Community Worship 549-0771 for more information. 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. Call 503-819-1723 for more info. through Song & Prayer Come for a time of worshipping God with prayer, communion, and songs we love from the past featuring Heritage Gospel Ministries. Held at Sisters Community Church on Sunday, March 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome! For more info or to arrange transportation, please contact Wendy at 541-389-6859. Go Fish Group Living with Alzheimer’s Hunter’s Education Class Th is Go Fish Group will meet on Monday, February 17 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Th e speaker will be Shaun Pigott, the president of the Deschutes Redband Chapter of Trout Unlimited. He will give an overview of their priorities, projects, and volunteer opportunities. A Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Late Stage class is being sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, February 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at Sisters Library. Hear from caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families. For more information or to register, call 800-272-3900. 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. Complete Your Craft Projects Do you have unfi nished projects that you don’t seem to have time to complete? Projects can be as simple as sewing those buttons on that shirt, handiwork; cross stitch or embroidery items. How about that photo album you’ve wanted to put those pictures in? Join others on Saturday, February 22 to set aside time for encouragement and accomplishment. Meeting at Sisters Church of Th e Nazarene, 67130 Harrington Loop, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info please contact Pastor Jason at 541-389- 8960 or Chris at 503-679-2499. Aligning Your Financial Goals with Your Values A free 30-minute class will be held on Th ursday, February 20 from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at Life Love Yoga, 484 W. Washington Ave. Learn more about why interest is growing in responsible investing, how your investments can refl ect your goals and values, & more. Must RSVP because space is limited: Karen Kassy, 541-549-1866. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Enjoy pancakes at this traditional event at Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration on Tuesday, February 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. Th e menu includes udes plain and blueberry buttermilk ermilk pancakes, sausage, blueberry rry and maple syrups, homemade ade applesauce, orange juice, coff ff ee, tea (Gluten free pancakes by y request). Cost for adults is $4, ages 4 to 12 are $2, children under der 4 are free. A family of 4 or more is $10.00. Call 541-504-2413 13 for more information. A new nonprofi fit t is in the planning ngg stages to educate te the community on the importance of organ donation. on. Fundraisers and events will be discussed. If interested in taking king part, please call Fifi Bailey at 541-419-2204. 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 10 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 February events Family Fun Story Time Th e second annual “My Furry Valentine Pet Food Drive” is sponsored again by First American Title. Drop off your donated bag of dog or cat food from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Sisters location, 178 S. Elm St. Th e drive ends with a coff ee and cupcake open house from 3 to 5 p.m. on February 13. For more info, call 541-797-4023. Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Th ursdays, February 13, 20 and 27 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. Tai Chi/Balance Sessions Diviértete con Libros 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. Additional class open to the public every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Th e Lodge in Sisters. Open to all ages. For info: 541-549-6221. Interactive Storytime (in Spanish) with stories, songs rhymes and crafts. Wednesdays February 12 and 19 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Sisters Library. Ages birth to 5 years. Call 541-312- 1073 for info. Tiempo de Cuentos Interactivo con cuentos, canciones, rimas y manualidades. Edades 0-5. Los Miércoles a las 10:30. eBook Downloads 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. Info: 541-771-3258. Learn how to download eBooks and audio books from the library to your laptop, tablet, e-reader or smart phone. Wednesday, February 12 at 10 a.m. at Fika Sisters Coff eehouse. Call 541-617-7078 for info. PET OF THE WEEK Know Japan: Beyond the K B Barbed Wire Support for Caregivers Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Linda Tamura, author of L two t books on Japanese Americans, will share her family A story of Japanese-American s incarceration. Th ursday, February in 13 1 at 1 p.m. at Sisters Library. Call 541-312-1029 for info. 5 Anti-Valentines Treats A Learn how to mix up gross, easy L and a fun, no-bake sweets that will be perfect for romantics and w c cynics alike. Th ursday, February 1 13 at 4 p.m. at Sisters Library. Ages A 10-17. No registration required. Info: 541-617-7078. r Organ Donor r Awareness 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) Furry Friends Pet Food Drive Sisters Libr ary Meet HELGA, a beautiful four- year-old kitty who is looking for her forever family! Helga can be a little shy at fi rst, but give her a few treats and she perks right up and becomes an affectionate snuggle-bug! This green-eyed beauty likes to spend her time napping, snuggling, and receiving head rubs from her favorite humans! Come on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon and meet Helga today! Sponsored by CUSTOM HORSE CARE Susan Marcoux 541-410-1421 L Lego Block Party Kids K ages 0-11 can be creative building with the Legos the library provides. Saturday, February 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. No registration required. Call 541-617-7078 for info. Th e Library Book Club Read and discuss “Th e Library Book” by Susan Orlean with other thoughtful readers at the Sisters Library on Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 541-617-7078. Law Library Offi ce Hours Law library staff will be available at Sisters Library to assist with legal information questions and provide research training to access the law library. Th ursday, February 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call 541-617-7089 for more info. POLICY: Business items do not run on this page. 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