Announcements

Renaissance Sisters Concert

Renaissance Sisters will present a concert of recorder music from the Renaissance thru contemporary and jazz on Sunday, September 8, at 3 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Donations will benefit SistersGRO, an independent nonprofit that partners with local donors and Sisters High School to ensure access for all SHS graduates. Reception to follow concert. For more information contact Lola Knox at 541-390-4615 or [email protected].

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 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.

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.

Central Oregon Federated Republican Meeting

COFRW (Central Oregon Federated Republican Women) meets the first Thursday of every month from 10:45 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. at Aspen Lakes Golf Club in Sisters. Come learn from guest 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 [email protected].

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.

Sisters Garden Journal

Sisters Garden Club has a Garden Journal that is available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books, The Gallimaufry, Three Sisters Floral, C&C Nursery, & Metamorphosis, all in Sisters. The multiyear journal includes pages for notes on weather, monthly garden activities, plant details, and more. Sales support the Club and other local nonprofits. Get your copy now. They make great gifts. Call 971-246-0404 for more information.

Sisters High Desert Chorale

Sisters High Desert Community Chorale will begin rehearsals Monday, September 9 at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 121 Brooks Camp Rd. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All voices are welcome and no auditions are necessary. For further information contact Irene Liden at 541-848-8746 or [email protected].

Sisters 4-H Dog Group for Youth

Have fun and meet new friends while learning about care & training of dogs, including anatomy, parasites, feeding, different sports that dogs can do, and more. Sisters K9 Paws 4-H encourages youth to set goals and helps to develop self-confidence and problem-solving. In August group members can show their dog at the Deschutes County Fair 4-H Dog Show. This group is open to children 9-18 years of age who weigh as much as their dog. Projects are available for Cloverbud children ages 5 to 8. Register at Deschutes County Extension 4-H, 541-548-6088, ext. 2. New enrollment starts Oct. 1. For more information, contact: Nancy Hall 541-904-4433, [email protected].

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 Lance at 541-233-8399 for info.

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 .

Happy Trails Horse Rescue Seeks Volunteers

Calling all horse lovers! Happy Trails Horse Rescue needs volunteers! Can you help them help horses? New Volunteer Orientation the first and third Sundays at 10 a.m. or call 541-241-0783 to schedule! Learn more at https://www.happytrailshr.org.

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Call the Furry Friends pet food bank at 541-797-4023 to schedule your pickup. Pickups available Thursdays, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Located at 412 E. Main Ave., Ste. 4, behind The Nugget.

Faith & Finance Class

Join a 12-week Faith & Finance class, where you will discover God's design for your money. This class is for those just starting to learn how to manage their money, who don't have a lot of money to spare, desire to overcome financial obstacles, or want to save more and pay off debt. Class will be held at Sisters Community Church on Tuesday nights, 5:30-8 p.m., from September 10 through December 3. Dinner and childcare provided. For more info call/text Lisa at 503-330-2834 or email [email protected].

Public Pickleball Courts

There are three pickleball courts available 7 days a week at the middle school tennis courts. All of the tennis courts are permanently lined for pickleball. There are three temporary nets up against the fence that can be moved out onto the court and used or you can bring your own nets. Please put the net back when you are done. Questions? Call Karen at 503-871-4172.

Sisters French Club

For people interested in French culture and language, Sisters French Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Barn, 171 E. Main Ave. All levels are welcome. For more information, visit Facebook @SistersFrenchClub.

Bike Park 242 Winterization

Bike Park 242 is seeking used tarps. Tarps can be any size or thickness, heavy-duty, weather-proof, typically made from vinyl or polyethylene. Used billboard vinyl tarps from company banner/advertisements are ideal for draping over dirt jumps to preserve them from the freeze-thaw cycles over the winter season. If you have any to donate please reach out to COTA volunteer Michelle at [email protected].

Outlaws Drop-In Tennis

Outlaw tennis is hosting free drop-in tennis on Saturdays, September 14 through October 26, from 9-11 a.m. These are not lessons, but a fun time to play the great game of tennis. Sessions are open to the Sisters community, boys and girls ages 10 and up, and adults. Held at Sisters Middle School tennis courts. Donations are accepted, but not required. For questions please contact: Girls Head tennis Coach Bruce Fenn at 419-806-0167 or Boys Head tennis Coach Vince Grace at 541-706-1392.

The Power of Food Sovereignty

On Tuesday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., renowned author of The Seed Keeper, Diane Wilson (Dakota), and founder/CEO of Sakari Farms, Spring Alaska Schreiner (Upingaksraq), will discuss the transformative power of literature and food sovereignty work in creating positive change. This event is free and open to the public at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd. Registration is required at https://roundhousefoundation.org/events/. For more info call 541-904-0700 or email [email protected].

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Living Well With Dementia Sisters Support Groups

Living Well now offers two support groups. A support group for the care partners and family of those diagnosed with some form of dementia meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Lodge in Sisters, 411 E. Carpenter Ln. A support group for the person diagnosed with some form of dementia in the early stages meets the same days and times, also at The Lodge. Info: 541-647-0052.

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.