Announcements

COTA Potluck Friendsgiving

Sisters Chapter of Central Oregon Trail Alliance is hosting a 'Potluck Friendsgiving' on Thursday, November 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tollgate Recreation Hall. Contact sistersrep@cotamtb.com to RSVP.

Black Butte Ranch RFPD Meeting Date Change

The regularly scheduled board meeting for November has moved to Thursday, November 21, at 9 a.m., due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Location is 13511 Hawks Beard, Black Butte Ranch, OR 97759. Questions? Call 541-595-2288.

Living Well With Dementia Sisters Support Groups

Living Well now offers two support groups. A support group for the care partners and family of those diagnosed with some form of dementia meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. at Sisters Senior Living, 411 E. Carpenter Ln. A support group for the person diagnosed with some form of dementia in the early stages meets the same days and times, also at The Lodge. Info: 541-647-0052.

Sisters Garden Journal

Sisters Garden Club has Garden Journals that are available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books & The Gallimaufry here in Sisters. The multiyear journal includes pages for notes on weather, monthly garden activities, plant details, and more. Sales support the Club and other local nonprofits. Get your copy now. They make great gifts. Please call 971-246-0404 for questions.

Happy Trails Horse Rescue Seeks Volunteers

Calling all horse lovers! Happy Trails Horse Rescue needs volunteers! Can you help them help horses? New Volunteer Orientation the first and third Sundays at 10 a.m. or call 541-241-0783 to schedule! Learn more at https://www.happytrailshr.org.

Sisters 4-H Dog Group for Youth

Have fun and meet new friends while learning about care & training of dogs, including anatomy, parasites, feeding, different sports that dogs can do, and more. Sisters K9 Paws 4-H encourages youth to set goals and helps to develop self-confidence and problem-solving. In August group members can show their dog at the Deschutes County Fair 4-H Dog Show. This group is open to children 9-18 years of age who weigh as much as their dog. Projects are available for Cloverbud children ages 5 to 8. Register at Deschutes County Extension 4-H, 541-548-6088, ext. 2. New enrollment starts Oct. 1. For more information, contact: Nancy Hall 541-904-4433, nancyhall4h@gmail.com.

Sisters Holiday Showcase Call for Talent

The Sisters Holiday Showcase is on Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m., in the Sisters High School auditorium. This is a call for local talent to perform, as this isn't just a school concert. It is a showcase of acts from within our community. Send video submissions for consideration to steven.livingston@ssd6.org. Submission deadline is Sunday, December 1. Results will be posted no later than Thursday, December 5.

Weekly Food Pantry

The Wellhouse Church hosts a weekly food pantry Thursdays at 3 p.m. at 222 N. Trinity Way. Both drive-through pick-up and shopping-style distribution are available. Info: 541-549-4184.

Free Weekly Meal Service

Family Kitchen hosts weekly to-go hot meals on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. Visit http://www.FamilyKitchen.org.

Free Lunches for Seniors

For those 60+, the Council on Aging of Central Oregon offers a fun, no-cost social lunch every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy. No reservations needed. No-cost Grab-N-Go lunches take place weekly on Wed. and Thurs., from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Call 541-797-9367.

American Legion and VFW

VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Spoons Restaurant, 473 E. Hood Ave. Sisters. Email SistersVeterans@gmail.com.

Camp Sherman Holiday Bazaar

On Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, join in a festive community gathering at the Camp Sherman Community Hall with wreaths, crafts, and goodies for sale. Friday hours are from 5 to 8 p.m .; Saturday hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be soup Friday night and hot drinks, and on Saturday there will be coffee drinks, scones, and other yummy goodies. This holiday tradition is one you won't want to miss! For more information call 541-595-2719.

Bike Park 242 Winterization

Bike Park 242 is seeking used tarps. Tarps can be any size or thickness, heavy-duty, weather-proof, typically made from vinyl or polyethylene. Used billboard vinyl tarps from company banner/advertisements are ideal for draping over dirt jumps to preserve them from the freeze-thaw cycles over the winter season. If you have any to donate please reach out to COTA volunteer Michelle at sistersrep@cotamtb.com

STARS Seeks Volunteers to Transport Patients

Help Sisters Country residents get to nonemergency medical appointments in Sisters, Redmond, and Bend. Attend a free two-hour training. Emails from STARS dispatchers allow you to accept dates and times that work for your schedule, and a mileage reimbursement is included. Learn more at http://www.starsride.org.

Ed Sullivan

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups available Thursdays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget.

Sisters Habitat Volunteers Needed

Are you looking for something fun to do with your free time? Volunteer with Sisters Habitat for Humanity! Call 541-549-1193.