Sisters business at a glance

• Linda Brooksby of Coldwell Banker Reed Bros. Realty has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council, Inc. of the National Association of Realtors.

Brooksby specializes in properties at Black Butte Ranch, where she has been a homeowner since 1985. She is a member of the Diamond Society of Coldwell Banker, placing her in the top seven percent of all Coldwell Banker brokers across the country.

• Erin Deggendorfer is the new head instructor at Emerald Ranch, Sisters' Western riding school. Call 504-1284 for more information.

• Oracle Farms is having an open house Thursday, June 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy free BBQ, continuous demonstrations in beginning riding lessons, dressage, jumping XC, young horse starting and driving. Meet their instructors: Turi Boire; Dar Rosauer; and Stephanie Parker. Call Traci for more information at 541-408-0839.

• Metamorphosis is expanding and transforming to emerge as a premier day spa in Sisters. Nail services are now being offered by Tracy Foteff, manicurist for over 18 years. Tracy has achieved excellence in natural nail care. Call 549-1784 to make your appointment.

• Cha-cha and tango in Sisters at the Three Sisters Dance Studio with instructor Sue Leek. The four-week class begins Thursday, June 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. No partner or rhythm necessary. To pre-register, call Sue at 771-4977 or Misty at 771-2508.

• Register by June 30 at Cascade Fitness for Beginning Yoga Level 1 with instructor Debbie Dippre. The 12-week course begins Wednesday, July 2 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Call 549-1729 for more information.

• Join Crescent Moon Alpaca Ranch for their Shearing Festival on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be shearing and spinning demonstrations, alpaca viewing and tri-tip BBQ lunch. They are located at 70397 Buckhorn Road in Terrebonne. For more information call 923-2030.

• Sisters Community Church is hosting "Single Parent's Night Off" on Friday, June 20. Drop the kids off from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church for an evening of food and fun while you rest. Contact Kelly Pyke to sign up at 549-1201 or [email protected]

• South Valley Bank offers their open house on Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3. There will be drawings and daily giveaways. Enjoy refreshments and a token of their appreciation for everyone who stops by. The office is located at 704 W. Hood Ave., Suite B, next to XPress Printing.

• Aspen Lakes will be hosting the 2008 Oregon Open Golf Tournament starting this Friday, with a Pro Am. Official tournament play begins Tuesday June 24 and runs through Thursday June 26. For more details call 549-4653.