Sisters celebrates first 100 years

Local artist Dennis McGregor created a poster image for the Sisters Centennial.

Sisters is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the platting of the town with a series of events throughout July.

The town was laid out back in 1901 by Alex and Robert Smith.

Walking tours of the town will provide a historic backdrop for the celebration events. Tours meet every day at 2 p.m. at the Sisters Visitors' Center, 164 N. Elm Street.

On Saturday July 7, there will be a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Green.

There will be a Heritage Parade at 2 p.m. on Hood Avenue with an ice cream social immediately following at the Village Green Park.

Local artist Dennis McGregor has created a poster to commemorate the Centennial. The painting combines elements of Sisters' signature events, including the Sisters Rodeo, the Quilt Show (coming up on Saturday, July 14), the jazz festival and the folk festival.

Posters will be available at the Visitors Center and at each of the Centennial events.

Sisters Wagon Train is coming to town at 11:30 a.m. on July 21. The train will roll down Cascade Avenue and will stop at Creekside City Park for a few hours where there will be story telling by Daniel and Margaret Partner, a display of quilts and a chance to see the wagon train.

A community potluck is scheduled in the Village Green park on July 28.

For information call 549-0251.