News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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As of now, there is no location for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter next February. In the November 24 issue of The Nugget the “City snapshot” incorrectly reported that the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration would be hosting the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter during the month of February 2022. That information came from the shelter’s letter of November 4 to the City and the summary of Resolution No. 2021-20, which authorized temporary shelter facilities during severe cold... Full story
Sisters knows how to kick-start Christmas. It all started Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the annual tree lighting ceremony in Fir Street Park. Actually, it began Friday morning with the 4th Friday Art Walk held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Along the art path, Stitchin’ Post displayed ornaments and assorted holiday decorations ranging from mini stockings to bottle toppers. Shops up and down Cascade, Hood, and Main avenues (and in between) were pulling out all the stops to showcase their C... Full story
Since 2017, the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter (SCWS) nonprofit has set up in local churches to bring our forest-dwelling neighbors in from the freezing winter weather. Each year the shelter has partnered with churches, local businesses, and volunteers to provide a warm dinner meal and a warm place to sleep. Last year due to COVID-19, the local churches were unable to provide shelter. Instead, SCWS Board members and other volunteers made the rounds out in the forest, as frequently as possible, to make sure individuals and... Full story
