10 Wednesday, October 7, 2020 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon A N N O U N C E M E N T S Voter Registration Sisters Rotary Mega Raffl e Sisters History Museum League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is conducting a Voter Registration at the Sisters Library on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 is the last day to register to vote. Stop by to register to vote, update an address, change party affi liation and update signatures. People need to be U.S. citizens, over the age of 16 (they won’t get ballots until they turn 18), have a government-issued ID such as a driver’s license or know the last four digits of their Social Security number and be a resident of Oregon. Rotary Club of Sisters is sponsoring a “Mega” Raffl e to benefi t service projects in Sisters Country such as Books for Kids, Sisters High School scholarships, Sisters Park & Recreation District, Family Access Network, Adopt- A-Road, Operation School Bell and more. Winners for 12 prizes totaling $3,000 in value will be drawn Th ursday, October 31. Only 500 tickets will be sold — odds of winning a prize are 1 in 41! Among the prizes are a 3-night stay at a luxury Oregon beach house, a $250 case of wine from Cork Cellars, a $450 value family photo package, dinners and fi ve $100 certifi cates at Sisters retailers. Donations to Rotary Club are $10 per ticket. Purchase tickets by calling 541-301-0300. For more information and a description of prizes visit sistersrotary.org or call 541-301-0300. Th ree Sisters Historical Society seeks history enthusiasts to volunteer in our new museum. Don’t know anything about Sisters history? No problem, we will provide training so that you can lead our guests through the museum and its exhibits. Enjoy sharing our Sisters history and learning those special stories that few people know! Interested? Call 541-904-0585 or email to tshsvolunteers@gmail.com. Veterans Meetings Th e VFW and American Legion are having a meeting Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Th e Hangar next to Sisters Community Church on McKinney Butte Rd. Contact for this meeting is Lance Trowbridge at 541-903-1123 for more info. Meet the Candidate Join Indivisible Sisters to meet Mayor Arlene Burns, Democratic candidate for Oregon House District 59. Th is is an opportunity to hear her positions on issues facing Sisters Country and the State of Oregon. Ask questions and to get answers. All are welcome. Th ursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. (link: https:// buff .ly/3aHMGu6) For more information call 541-400-8312/. Snow Plow Service Bids Th e Sisters-Camp Sherman R.F.P.D. is soliciting sealed bids for snow removal of parking and access areas until 4 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Solicitation details can be obtained by request at 541-549-0771 or online at www. sistersfi re.com. City of Sisters Seeks Board Members Th e City of Sisters is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on its Boards and Commissions. Th ere are open positions on the Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Housing, Parks, Public Works and Urban Forestry Boards. Information on open positions can be found at www.ci.sisters. or.us/bc. Th e City will be accepting applications for these positions until Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. Interviews for open positions will occur in late November, and appointments will happen at the fi rst City Council meeting in December. If you are interested in serving please complete an application form and return to Kerry Prosser, City Recorder at P.O. Box 39, Sisters, OR 97759, or kprosser@ci.sisters.or.us. Weekly Food Pantry Wellhouse Church has a weekly food pantry on Th ursdays. For the next several weeks, food will be distributed drive-through style from 12:30 until all food is distributed at the Wellhouse Market building, 222 N. Trinity Way. People in need of food may drive through the parking lot and pick up a bag of food for their household. Other Sisters- area churches are joining with Wellhouse Church to contribute both fi nancially and with volunteers to help sustain the program. For more information call 541-549-4184. Virtual Race to Benefi t Central OR Symphony Th e Virtual Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5k & 1-mile race will be held Sunday, October 11. A virtual race is done “on your own” between Sunday, October 11 through Sunday, October 18. You can run on your own or use the route at Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Proceeds benefi t the Central Oregon Symphony, which has canceled concerts because of the virus. For just $25 you can register for either distance: www.beatbeethoven5k. com. Registrants will receive a printable bib and be entered into a raffl e. If you have questions, call the Central Oregon Symphony Assoc. offi ce at 541-317-3941. DLT Walk & Hike Series On Th ursday, October 15 at 5 p.m. join the Deschutes Land Trust and Portland General Electric fi sh biologist, Megan Hill, to learn all about the salmon that swim in our local streams and rivers. Megan will share the fascinating natural history of sockeye, Chinook, and steelhead, along with an update on regional eff orts to return salmon and steelhead to their home waters. Get an inside scoop on the fi sh passage facilities at Round Butte Dam near Madras, and learn more about local salmon conservation. A question and answer session will be included. Registration is required to receive the virtual event link. Only one person per household needs to register for this event. Register at www. deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes- events or call 541-330-0017. Volunteer with Habitat! Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s Th rift Store, ReStore, and construction sites need more volunteers! Are you interested? New Volunteer Orientations take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Th ursday at noon in the Sisters Habitat offi ce, upstairs at 141 W. Main Ave. CDC protocols are followed. RSVPs are required as space is very limited in the socially-distanced meeting room. Each person must wear a mask and sanitize their hands when entering the building. A mask will be provided if needed. Please contact Marie at marie@ sistershabitat.org or 541-549-1193 to save your spot. Free Weekly Grab-N-Go Lunches For Seniors Th e Council on Aging of Central Oregon is serving seniors (60+) free Grab-N-Go lunches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Th ursdays each week. Th e lunches are distributed on a fi rst- come, fi rst-served basis drive- through style from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W Mckenzie Hwy. Seniors may drive through the parking lot and pick up a meal each day of service. Come on by, no need to make a reservation. For info call 541-678-5483. Deschutes Public Library Online Programs Th e Library is conducting online programs for both kids and adults. Upcoming programs for adults include Th e Power of Conspiracies in U.S. History on Th ursday, October 8 at 6 p.m. and Th e Hero’s Journey on Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m. For kids, come in and grab a creepy craft to go at Sisters library on Saturdays in October while supplies last. Online Story Time with songs, rhymes, and more is available for ages 0-5 on Tuesdays and Th ursdays at 10 a.m. Spooktacular Tricks and Treats on Wednesday, October 21 at 10 a.m. provides children ages 3-11 with spooky science, carnival games, and pumpkin art. Information on these programs and more can be viewed at www.deschuteslibrary. org/calendar/ or call 541-312-1032. Fundraiser for Wildfi re Panoramic Access Special Road District Board Vacancy Relief & Th e Red Cross Letters of interest are being accepted for a volunteer position on the PASRD 3-member board of commissioners. Board members are appointed by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and serve 3-year terms. Applicants must be a resident and registered voter of the district for at least 90 days at the time of appointment. Send applications to panoramicroads@gmail.com; or to PASRD, PO Box 1226, Sisters, OR 97759. Th e application deadline is November 1. Info: 541-549-1150. Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Association of Central Oregon is hosting online events to support patients, their families, and ongoing research. On Saturday, October 10 join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in your own neighborhood. Go to alz.org/ walk for more information or to register. On Tuesday, October 13 at noon join an online discussion on Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. See www. communityresourcefi nder. org for more information on classes or call 800-272-3900. Celebration of Life A celebration of Life for Michael Ray Smith (June 1940 – April 2020) of Sisters will be held on Saturday, October 10 at 1 p.m., outdoors at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. Social-distance guidelines will be observed. A previously scheduled celebration had to be canceled due to wildfi res. Celebr ation of Lif e Celebrating the Life of Randall Wayne Burdick, “Th e Burd.” A memorial will be held at Sisters High School Reed Stadium football fi eld on Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m. Due to COVID-19, masks are required. Please bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. Please maintain 6’ distance. In lieu of fl owers, the family asks that you consider donating to the Sisters High School Athletic Department. Outdoor socially-distant yoga (all are welcome) at Eurosports taught by Erin Walker. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, October 7 and 14. Please bring mat or beach towel, fi rst come/ fi rst served. $10 suggested donation. Info: 541-728-7407. Furry Friends Has Moved! Th e Furry Friends offi ce is now located at 412. E. Main Ave., Ste. 4 behind Th e Nugget offi ce. Th ough the offi ce is closed to the public, the pet food bank is still open for no contact porch pick ups. Call to order your pet food for pick up during our regular weekly pickup time on Th ursdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. or by appointment the rest of the week. For info call or text 541-797-4023. PET OF THE WEEK Humane Society of Central Oregon 541-382-3537 Meet PRINCE, a wonderful senior kitty who is eager to fi nd his happy retirement home! Prince has been living the life of luxury and has grown accustomed to being spoiled silly on a regular basis. This dapper kitty is looking for a generous and loving human to continue to treat him like the royalty that he is! If you are looking for a great cat with a wonderful personality then Prince is the kitty for you! SPONSORED BY YOUR PET-FRIENDLY REALTOR! ALI MAYEA, Principal Broker/Owner 541-480-9658 • 541-588-6007 Please call the church before attending to verify schedules as buildings begin to reopen. 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) 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 Wellhouse Church 442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184 | wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com 10am Sunday Worship (Indoor & Outdoor Venues available) Vast Church (Nondenominational) 541-719-0587 • 9:37 a.m. Sunday Worship Meeting virtually and in small groups. See vastchurch.com for details. 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 • 541-647-9826 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.