Cultural events will light up Sisters

Folks in Sisters will have plenty of cultural activity to keep them entertained - and well-fed - this week.

On August 11, Sisters Park & Recreation District (SPRD) hosts their third luau, at Village Green Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Shannon Mokuahi Rackowski, adult/senior programs coordinator, a native Hawaiian, luau organizer and cook, has named this year's luau "Hawaiianous" - of Hawaiian spirit.

This year's entertainment includes Mele'uhane from Kona, Hawaii, Halau Uhane Dancers, Kurt Silva, DJ Chuck Boogie, Sisters Ukulele Players and Mailelaulie-Kuuipo-Rapoza-Mokuahi (Rackowski).

A special treat from Essex, England will be Coach Steve Pearl, eight-time national basketball championship coach and his team of young ladies known as the Southend Swifts. This will be their first luau, and they will be helping out with serving food.

Tickets are available at SPRD, online at www.

sistersrecreation.com, or call 541-549-2091. SPRD is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Friday and Saturday is the Country Fair & Art Show at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration.

Randall Tillery is the featured artist at the art show, which begins with an artists' reception Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., which includes refreshments and a silent auction.

The Art Show continues on Saturday along with the popular Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Country Fair is old-fashioned fun for the entire family. There are animals, face painting, bouncy castle, games and crafts. The Country Store offers homemade preserves and relishes, fresh produce, candy, home-baked breads, pies, and cookies, potted plants and craft items. The Good Book has a great selection of gently read books. Relax under the pines and enjoy the famous ribs and other menu items at the Café Transfig, finishing with the popular home-made marionberry cobbler a la mode!

All funds earned at this free event are distributed to community support agencies. The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is located at 68825 Brooks Camp Rd., at the corner of Hwy. 242 just west of Sisters.