News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
Black Butte Ranch RFPD Meeting Canceled
The regularly scheduled board meeting for December is canceled. Next board meeting will be Thursday, January 23. Questions? Call (541) 595-2288.
Monthly Songwriters' Sharing Circle
Be in a creative community and be inspired while sharing songs, being a great listener, and providing feedback. Second Sunday of the month, 6-8 p.m., in the Sisters Folk Festival "JAM Studio" upstairs (chairlift available) in the Sisters Art Works building, 204 W. Adams Ave. Free. Info: 541-977-8494, jessaneene@msn.com.
A Course in Miracles Study Group
Interested in exploring the principles of love, forgiveness, and inner peace? "A Course in Miracles" study group has formed near Sisters, meeting the first Sunday of each month. Contact Steven at 541-668-3834 or srudnit@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
Sisters French Club
For people interested in French culture and language, Sisters French Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Barn, 171 E. Main Ave. All levels are welcome. For more information, visit Facebook @SistersFrenchClub.
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.
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.
Anti-Trafficking Forum
Human trafficking is not just a distant issue-it's happening right here in Central Oregon. M Perfectly believes education is one of the most powerful tools to combat this crisis. Join M Perfectly for an anti-trafficking forum presented by J Bar J's Anti-Trafficking Project. This important event will take place on Thursday, December 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter located at 442 N. Trinity Way. Register now for this FREE event with limited seating at http://www.bit.ly/m-perfectly.
Sisters Museum Ranching & Farming History
A new exhibit is in the works for the Sisters Museum and we are asking for your help. Do you have some family ranching or farming history to share? We are looking for stories, documents, artifacts, photographs, and maps so we can document and share the stories of our area's many ranches and farms. Stop in the Museum (151 N. Spruce) Friday or Saturday, 10-4, call 541-549-1403, or email museum@threesistershistoricalsociety.
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.
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.
Winter Storytime Plays at Black Butte School
On Thursday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m., come for a cozy evening in the historic Camp Sherman Community Hall. Enjoy students performing two short plays: "The Mitten" and "The Real Deal." This event is free and open to the public. Call 541-595-6203 for more information.
Public Pickleball Courts
There are pickleball courts available 7 days a week at the middle school tennis courts, for play when school is not in session. All of the tennis courts are permanently lined for pickleball. There are three temporary nets up against the fence that can be moved out onto the court and used, or bring your own nets. Please put the net back when you are done. Info: Karen at 503-871-4172.
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. For more information, contact: Nancy Hall 541-904-4433, nancyhall4h@gmail.com.
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STARS Seeks Dispatch Volunteers
While working from home, help STARS transport Sisters Country residents to nonemergency medical appointments. Needed: A computer, the ability to use online apps, and a telephone. Call 541-904-5545.
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.
This happy 7-month-old girl is now ready for all the love of a forever home. Luna will benefit from a structured environment that will allow her to learn the rules of her new home. She will thrive with training, daily walks, and play time. If you are ready to open your heart and home to this sweet girl, come on in and meet Luna today.
