ARTifacts 2024

ARTifacts 2024, an Interactive Art Experience, will be held on Friday, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Sisters High School Commons. Entry cost is $7 per person or $25 for the family. This high school art showcase will feature live music, upcycled t-shirts, hands-on art fun, a silent auction, and a showing of work from the Class of '24 artists. Call 541-549-4045 for more information.

Silent Echo Theater Company

Auditions for Silent Echo Theater Company's Now You're Talking One-Acts will take place April 28 and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Actors 14 years old and older are encouraged to audition. No preparation is required. Sides will be provided the night of auditions. Performances will take place June 20-23. For more information email [email protected] or call Marla at 310-710-2874.

Sisters Rodeo Parade

Want to participate in the parade? There are limited entries, so don't wait. Deadline is May 15. Visit sistersrodeo.com and fill out the registration.

Sisters High School Storage Building Construction

SHS Construction Class is interested in building a storage building for someone in the community during spring term. Contact Tony Cosby for more information, 541-410-1018.

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.

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. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

SES Kindergarten Roundup

Sisters Elementary School (SES) will hold their annual Kindergarten Roundup pre-registration on Friday, April 26, in the school gymnasium. Students will participate in a teacher-led activity while parents are involved in a parent orientation. Sign up by contacting the elementary school at 541-549-8981. Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1 are eligible for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment forms may be picked up at the SES office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Forms need to be completed and returned to the school office on April 26 at the time of the scheduled appointment. The following documents are required to register: enrollment packet; copy of birth certificate; immunization records; proof of address. Students will not be registered until all forms in.

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 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.

Sunday School for Children

Church of the Transfiguration offers Sunday School for children, ages 5 to 12, regardless of church affiliation, during both Sunday worship services. Protestant/ecumenical service is at 8:30 a.m. and Episcopal service begins at 10:15 a.m. The church address is 121 Brooks Camp Rd. Sisters. For more information call Margaret Doke at 541-588-2784.

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 to get connected.

SHS Bands Celebrity Bagging at Ray's

Sisters High School Bands Celebrity Bagging Event at Ray's on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music matters: All donations will support SHS band activities and instruments! Come shop at Ray's and have your groceries bagged by a high school band student! Info: [email protected].

Sisters Beekeepers Meet

Calling all Sisters Country beekeepers and those intrigued by beekeeping. Gather to swap tales, share tips, troubleshoot woes, and toast successes. Thursday, April 25, at 5 p.m. at The Barn in Sisters. Call Tracy at 970-481-4477 for more information or see you there!

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. STARS is an AFSC Action Team.

Transitioning Landscapes: Ecological Change in the Harney Basin

Discover the intricate dynamics of environmental transitions and migrations amidst the challenges of climate change in the captivating Harney Basin. Join a thought-provoking lecture featuring distinguished speakers Teresa 'Bird' Wicks and Brenda Smith, as they offer unique perspectives on this pressing issue. Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd. in Sisters. For more info call 541-904-0700 or email [email protected].

Living Well With Dementia Sisters Care Partner Group

Caring for someone who has been diagnosed with any form of dementia can be difficult. Join this facilitator-led group meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Sisters Community Church in Classroom 4. 1300 McKenzie Hwy. Info: 541-647-0052.

SHS Carnival

Sisters High School is raising money for the Leadership Class through a fun, family-friendly carnival in the Sisters High School commons on Thursday, May 2, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be food, games, prizes, and more! The Leadership Class

does many things for the high school, such as organizing dances like Homecoming and Prom, as well as student engagement through assemblies, movie nights, and so much more. The cost is $6 per person or $20 per family (no matter how big or small) and all ages are welcome!

Alzheimer's Association Conference

A mini McGinty Conference, covering the latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research, will be held on Monday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sisters ­Community Church. This opportunity is free and for anyone interested in learning about dementia. Lunch is provided. Register at 800-272-3900.

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Central Oregon Federated Republican Meeting

COFRW (Central Oregon Federated Republican Women) meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. at Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in Sisters. Come learn from quality speakers, and hear and question local and state candidates. Meetings include lunch for $27. RSVP required to attend. Learn more about upcoming meetings and speakers, and RSVP at http://www.COFRW.net.

American Legion and VFW

American Legion Post 86 and VFW Post 8138 meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Spoons Restaurant, 473 E. Hood Ave. Sisters. Call John at 541-549-1462 for info.