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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon VIRTUAL Calendar Cromwell brings life experience By Sue Stafford Things to participate in online while staying safely at home. Correspondent Tanner Cromwell, hired six weeks ago as the new program director at Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD), brings to the position some valuable life experience that he isn9t hesitant to reveal. Cromwell, at 30 years old, has experienced more of life than a number of his peers. While enrolled in col- lege, painkiller use derailed his plans and dropped him into the dark world of addic- tion. He finally reached out to his parents to let them know he was in trouble and needed help. After going to treatment at the well-respected Hazelden program in Minnesota, he got sober at age 22. He stayed in Minnesota in a sober-living house, where he was sur- rounded by positive influ- ences and the support he needed. While there, he vol- unteered at a community cen- ter with Americorps working with pre-kindergartners. When he left Minnesota, Cromwell returned home to Kent, Washington, and his family and enrolled at Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham. He had discov- ered during his treatment and while working his recovery program that recreating in the out-of-doors was a good way to keep himself on track, so he majored in recreation man- agement at WWU. While he was still a student, one of his professors pointed him in the direction of a job with SSC Contractors, working with 16- to 19-year-old members of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe building trails on Mount Rainier. After graduation, he worked for the Bellevue Parks Department in Washington leading outdoor trips. Cromwell hiked South Sister last summer and liked the area, so when he saw the SPRD position advertised online he applied. After being 11 Tanner Cromwell was hired as SPRD’s new program director. JULY 8 THUR JULY 15 THUR Deschutes Public Library: Finding Grants from Home 10 a.m. Learn how to use Foundation Online Essential to fi nd grants for your nonprofi t. Registration required at www. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/. Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event 6:30 p.m. Jonathan Evison presents from his new book, “Legends of the North Cascades.” Call 541-549-0866 or go to www. paulinaspringsbooks.com to register. Paulina Springs Books Virtual Event Noon. Doireann Ní Ghríofa discussing her new book, “A Ghost in the Throat,” alongside fellow poet Éireann Lorsung. Call 541-549-0866 or go to www.paulinaspringsbooks.com to register. Entertainment & Events PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD hired, he was fortunate to meet local tiny-home builder Jeff Miller, who agreed to rent him one of his houses that has air conditioning and is a half-block from the Peterson Ridge Trail. His general hopes for his new position include <learn- ing the job, and then being effective and productive, making strong connections with the community, and having a positive impact.= Cromwell has already estab- lished a new partnership with the Deschutes Public Library for a trails program this fall for those over 18. Each week the library will provide par- ticipants with reading mate- rial on some aspect of the out- doors, like wild mushrooms, and then they will take a hike looking for examples of what they read about. A partnership between SPRD and Sisters Community Church (SCC) has led to a new teen center that will be opening in The Hangar at SCC. The SAGE Room at SPRD will be reactivated with programs for seniors. With the reduction of programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cromwell indicated it almost feels like they are starting a new operation. Cromwell9s engagement with the community has already led to his accepting a position on the board of direc- tors of a new drug-prevention program in Sisters. He is passionate about passing on to others what he has expe- rienced and learned about addiction and recovery. His position at SPRD will afford the opportunity to provide a positive role model for the youth of Sisters. JULY 8 THUR JULY 9 FRI JULY 10 SAT LUCKY TOWN... A tribute to Bruce Springsteen Sat., July 10, 8 p.m. Online tickets only at Bendticket.com Open 10 a.m. to midnight Open weekends until 1 a.m. 175 N. Larch St. 541-549-6114 4 hardtailsoregon.com Facebook darcymacey JULY SPRD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 11 SUN JULY 12 MON FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL BARRIERS Choose from two scholarships. Apply online today! sistersrecreation.com 541-549-2091 1750 W. McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters JULY 15 THUR Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free. For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. ? Black Butte Ranch Art at The Ranch 4 p.m. Art show, silent auction, happy hour beverages and appetizers on the deck of the Lodge. Benefi ts Sisters Schools art programs. More info at www.blackbutteranch.com/stay/event-calendar/ Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with The Hwy 97 Band 7 p.m. Classic rock and more on the outdoor stage. Free! For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Friday Car Show 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your cool or vintage car for the free Friday car show. For more information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Downtown Sisters Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 46th annual event featuring quilt exhibits, quilts for sale, and livestream events throughout the day! For additional information go to www.SOQS.org. Hardtails Bar & Grill Live Music with Lucky Town 8 p.m. Tribute to Bruce Springsteen on the outdoor stage. Tickets at www.bendticket.com. For additional information call 541-549-6114 or go to hardtailsoregon.com. Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Live Music with Eric Leadbetter 6 to 8:30 p.m. $5 cover charge. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. Cork Cellars Live Music on Saturday Nights 6:30 p.m. No cover! For information call 541-549-2675 or go online to corkcellarswinebistro.com. Fir Street Park Sisters Farmers Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh local produce. Every Sunday June to October! Go to www.sistersfarmersmarket.com for more information. Sisters Saloon Patio Stage Live Music with Honey Don’t 6 p.m. Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon. For additional information call 541-549-7427 or go to www. sisterssaloon.net. Sisters Community Church Live Music with Thunderstorm Artis/Bob Baker & Mark Barringer 6 to 9 p.m. Free summer concert series! For additional info call 541-549-1201 or go to www.sisterschurch.com. Sisters Depot Locals Trivia Night 6 to 8 p.m. Reservations encouraged. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www. sistersdepot.com. Outdoor Stage at Sisters Depot Singer-Songwriters on Thursdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. For info call 541-904-4660 or go online to www.sistersdepot.com. Food Cart Garden at Eurosports Trivia Night 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Sign up 5:15 to 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly trivia. Free. For additional information call Eurosports at 541-549-2471. Events Calendar listings are free to advertisers. Submit items by 5 p.m. Fridays to lisa@nuggetnews.com ? ?