Chamber gives away gasoline

The Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Mix-n-Mingle on Thursday, August 21.

The turnout was higher than expected, despite cool temperatures and breezy weather, which surprised and pleased host and Klondike Mortgage owner Bob Buckmann.

The community event featured performances by Americana Project musicians Laura Curtis, Austin Erlandson and Slater Smith.

The Mix-n-Mingle is a monthly event sponsored by the Chamber and is hosted by a different business each month.

"These events are important because we all wave as we drive by and say hi at the store, but we never get a chance to really sit down and talk," said Buckmann.

The event showcased a raffle for gasoline, sponsored by the Chamber and Sisters Habitat for Humanity. Raffle prizes included gas cards valued at a total of $1,000, rodeo and concert tickets, spices and a flower basket.

John DiChiara of Sisters was the lucky winner of the $500 gas card; Carol Neary won $250; Sisters Athletic Club won both of the $100 cards; and Jim Smith won the $50 card.

Refreshments were provided by Three Creeks Brewing Company.