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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Back-to-School Bash
Sisters Church of the Nazarene
will host a free Back to School
Bash September 18 at 5 p.m. Th e
evening activities include a BBQ,
fun games, back to school crafts, a
family photo booth, and a chance
to win a $25 Candy Corral gift
card. Bring the family to Sisters
Nazarene, 67130 Harrington
Loop and kick off the school year
together. For questions, call Jason
at (575) 791-8356.
Calling All Writers
Sisters Writes, a small read
and critique writing group, is
sponsoring a craft workshop
with acclaimed author, Amanda
Skenandore. She is the author of
three historical fi ction novels. Th e
workshop, “Mastering Mood” will
take place at Brand 33 Restaurant,
from noon to 3 p.m., September
24. Cost of the workshop is $30
and includes lunch and iced tea,
and an autographed copy of
Skenandore’s latest book, Th e
Second Life of Mirielle West. Due
to Covid restrictions enrollment
is limited to ten, including the
presenter. We ask that attendees
provide proof of vaccination. For
information or to register contact
Linda Weber at lladd600@gmail.
com or 541-350-9947
Sisters Habitat Seeks
Board Members
Th e Sisters Habitat Board
of Directors has openings
for people passionate about
building desperately needed
aff ordable housing. We are
seeking a diverse and talented
representation of community
members. Board terms are three
years and start in January 2022.
If interested in serving on the
board, email info@sistershabitat.
org or call the Habitat offi ce at
541-549-1193 to contact Board
President, Ellie Hammond.
New FF Pickup Schedule
Locust Street Bridge Sewer
Line Relocation
City of Sisters contractors are
working to move an elevated
sewer line under the Locust Street
bridge to underground status.
Vehicle drivers, bicyclists, and
walkers should anticipate bike &
pedestrian lane closure on the
west side of the Locust Street
Bridge during construction. Work
is anticipated to be approximately
50 days. Th e City is working
with River Design Group, HWA
Engineering, and Robinson &
Owen Heavy Construction
to move the above-ground
sewer line under the Whychus
Creek stream bed. Th e City
and its contractors are actively
coordinating with the State
of Oregon’s Department of
Environmental Quality and the
Upper Deschutes Watershed
Council to take every safety
precaution necessary. Th e project
is in part being paid for by a
$154,000 FEMA grant.
Rimrock Ranch
Restoration Tour
Join the Deschutes Land Trust’s
restoration specialist Jason Grant
for a tour of the Whychus Creek
restoration project at Rimrock
Ranch Friday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.
to noon. Hike along the rim at
Rimrock Ranch to a great overlook
of the newly restored fl oodplain
and creek. Registration is required.
Per Oregon Health Authority
(OHA) guidelines, all participants
(regardless of vaccination status)
must bring and wear a face mask
during the hike. To register and
see all requirements regarding
OHA face mask guidelines, go to
deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes or
call 541-330-0017 for more info.
Kids Falling for Nature
Bring the kids and join the
Deschutes Land Trust and Mary
Yanalcanlin of East Cascades
Audubon Society for a fall nature
exploration September 18 at
noon at 210 NW Irving Ave. Suite
102.! Explore the pine forests of
the Metolius Preserve and search
for woodpeckers and the obvious
signs they leave behind. Discover
why birds are harder to fi nd at
this time of year and enjoy the
fall colors of the changing season.
Perfect for kids ages 4-10 with
a grown-up in tow. Registration
is required. Per Oregon Health
Authority (OHA) guidelines,
all participants (regardless of
vaccination status) must bring
and wear a face mask. To register
and see all requirements regarding
OHA face mask guidelines, go to
deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes or
call 541-330-0017 for more info.
Weekly Food Pantry
Wellhouse Church has a weekly
food pantry at 222 N. Trinity
Way every Th ursday at 12:30 p.m.
until food has been distributed.
Both drive-through pick-up and
shopping-style distribution are
available. Call 541-549-4184 for
more information.
Kay Norin
June 4, 1942- April 4, 2020
Family and friends of Kay Norin
are invited to an open house
at the Norin residence, 68385
Fryrear Road, Sisters on Sunday,
September 12 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Please call the church before attending to verify current status of services as restrictions are adjusted.
SISTERS-AREA CHURCHES
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (ELCA)
386 N. Fir Street • 541-549-5831
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
www.shepherdofthehillslutheranchurch.com
Sisters Community Church (Nondenominational)
1300 W. McKenzie Hwy. • 541-549-1201
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
www.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 • www.ccsisters.org
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
Currently Zoom meetings: devotions, course trainings,
informational fi resides. Local contact Shauna Rocha
541-647-9826 • www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us
Sisters Transportation and Ride
Share (STARS) dispatchers are
booking nonemergency medical
rides Tuesday and Th ursday 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Rides are based on
volunteer driver availability and
are provided Monday through
Friday beginning at 8 a.m. and
ending by 5 p.m. At least 48
hours advance notice is required.
STARS dispatcher number for all
rides is 541-904-5545.
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.
Celebr ation
of Lif e
Diabetes Workshop Begins
A free, online diabetes-prevention
program, sponsored by Crook,
Deschutes, and Jeff erson County
health departments, will begin
Tuesday, Sept. 14. Learn to fi ght
pre-diabetes by managing stress,
improving your heart health,
eating well, and staying motivated!
Participants will meet weekly until
July 12, 2022. Space is limited. For
information call 541-876-1848 or
visit yourhealthcentraloregon.org.
Celebration of Lif e
Pet Food and pet supply pickups
from Furry Friends are now one
day a week, every Th ursday after
12:30 p.m. If you would like to
schedule your pickup for free
pet food for your dog or cat call
the Furry Friends pet food bank
at 541-797-4023. Located at 412
E. Main Ave., Ste. 4., behind Th e
Nugget Newspaper offi ce.
Free Nonemergency
Medical Rides
Chapel in the Pines
Camp Sherman • 541-549-9971
10 a.m. Sunday Worship
Sisters Church of the Nazarene
67130 Harrington Loop Rd. • 541-389-8960
www.sistersnaz.org • info@sistersnaz.org
10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Outdoors
Wellhouse Church
442 Trinity Way • 541-549-4184
https://wellhousechurch.churchcenter.com
10 a.m. Sunday Worship (Indoor & Outdoor Venues)
Vast Church (Nondenominational)
541-719-0587 • 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship
at 442 Trinity Way (Wellhouse building).
See www.vastchurch.com for details.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
386 N. Fir St. • 541-595-6770, 541-306-8303
11 a.m. Saturday Worship
Th e Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration
68825 Brooks Camp Rd. • 541-549-7087
8:30 a.m. Ecumenical Sunday Worship (Sunday school,
childcare) 10:15 a.m. Episcopal Sunday Worship (Sunday
school, childcare)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
AND SMOKY CONDITIONS.
Th e family hopes to reschedule
in the spring. A gathering for
family and friends of Elmer (Moe)
Kleinke will take place Sat., Sept.
11, 2 p.m. at the Camp Sherman
Community Hall. .
High Desert Chorale
Practices & Concert
Canceled for 2021
Th e Sisters High Desert Chorale
is canceling their practices and
concerts for 2021. For more
information contact Connie
Gunterman at 541-588-0362.
Sisters
salutes...
" Steve Stratos wrote:
While the past 18
months have challenged
all of us, it has been espe-
cially difficult for teach-
ers. With a heart to bless
and encourage our teach-
ers for all they have been
doing, Sisters Church of
the Nazarene teamed up
with VAST Church, Sisters
Community Church,
Wellhouse Church, and
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse,
to provide each teacher
with $10 to local coffee
shops, as well as cards
of support and encour-
agement as the school
year begins. The Church
believes that teachers are
some of the most important
people in our community,
and wanted to make sure
they know they are loved
and making a difference!
CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES...
SISTERS CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Michael Preedin
mpreedin@ci.sisters.or.us
Council President
Nancy Connolly
nconnolly@ci.sisters.or.us
Councilor Andrea Blum
ablum@ci.sisters.or.us
Councilor Gary Ross
g.ross@ci.sisters.or.us
Councilor Jennifer Letz
jletz@ci.sisters.or.us
Sisters City Hall
520 E. Cascade Ave.
PO Box 39
Sisters, OR 97759
541-549-6022
Rep.DanielBonham@
oregonlegislature.gov
www.oregonlegislature.gov/
bonham
OREGON STATE SENATE
Senator Lynn Findley
District: 30
503-986-1730
900 Court St. NE, S-301
Salem, OR 97301
Sen.LynnFindley@
oregonlegislature.gov
www.oregonlegislature.gov/
fi ndley
Senator Tim Knopp
District: 27
503-986-1727
900 Court St. NE, S-309
Salem, OR 97301
DESCHUTES COUNTY
Sen.TimKnopp@
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS oregonlegislature.gov
Commissioner Patti Adair
www.oregonlegislature.gov/
Patti.Adair@deschutes.org
knopp
541-388-6567
U.S. HOUSE OF
Commissioner Phil Chang
REPRESENTATIVES
Phil.Chang@deschutes.org
Cliff Bentz
541-388-6569
Congressional District 2
Commissioner
541-776-4646
Anthony DeBone
14 N. Central Ave., Suite 112
Tony.DeBone@deschutes.org
Medford, OR 97501
541-388-6568
www.bentz.house.gov/contact
OREGON HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES
Daniel Bonham
District: 59
503-986-1459
900 Court St. NE, H-483
Salem, OR 97301
U.S. SENATE
Sen. Ron Wyden
www.wyden.senate.gov/contact/
email-ron
Sen. Jeff Merkley
www.merkley.senate.gov/contact
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