Announcements

Navigating the Dementia Journey

Join Living Well with Dementia Sisters for a session designed for those seeking insights from seasoned care partners. Dementia Demystified will be held on Thursday, October 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Sisters Library. To register, call Debbi at 541-647-0052 or online at http://www.LWWDS.com.

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.

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.

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].

Community Conversation About Houselessness

On Sunday, October 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., join this learning and input-gathering session to hear how partners are working with the houseless, and to hear ideas, concerns, and questions from community members. Meeting at the new Sisters Elementary School, 2155 W. McKinney Butte Rd. Participating partners: Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Sisters Cold Weather Shelter, Sisters Community Leadership Initiative, Family Access Network, and more. For more information please go to http://www.ci.sisters.or.us.

Furry Friends Volunteers Needed

Furry Friends Foundation is seeking volunteers to help at the pet food bank on Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The pet food bank is located at 412 E. Main, behind The Nugget's office. Call or text Kiki at 541-797-4023 for more details.

Sisters Bell Choir

Sisters Twelve Tone Bell Choir has available spaces for new members. Join them to ring in their 16th Christmas season together in 2024. Rehearsals start soon! For more information please call or text Lola at 541-390-4615.

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.

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]

Sisters Garden Journal

Sisters Garden Club has Garden Journals that are available for $15 at Paulina Springs Books & The Gallimaufry here 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. Please call 971-246-0404 for questions.

Silent Echo Theater Auditions

Auditions for Silent Echo Theater Company's production of "What The Dickens: A Christmas Carol for Any Scrooge" will take place Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. The cast consists of seven to eight actors playing a variety of characters. No preparation is required. Sides will be provided the night of auditions. Performances will take place December 5-15 at Sisters Middle School. For more information email [email protected] or call Angela at 541-390-2767.

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 Sisters Senior Living, 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.

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.

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.

City Council Candidates Forum

Five candidates for Sisters City Council will hold a forum on Thursday, October 10, at 6 p.m., at Sisters RFPD Community Hall, 301 South Elm St. Jim Cornelius will moderate. Sponsored by City Club & League of Women Voters of Deschutes County.

Quality Craft Consigners Wanted

The 48th Snowflake Boutique, will be held November 1 & 2. The final 2 juries for crafters interested in becoming consigners will be Saturday, October 12, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and Monday, October 21, at 6 p.m. Both juries will be held at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. More information at http://www.snowflakeboutique.org or call Pat 541-383-1821 or Kim 541-640-2536.

Matt's Way Charity Gala

Matt's Way was started to raise awareness, and provide support and resources for alternative treatments for neurodegenerative disease, such as ALS. Join Matt's Way at a charity gala at Pole Creek Ranch on Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. Dinner, drinks, entertainment, and a silent auction will be included. Tickets are available until October 11 at https://mattsway.betterworld.org.

Outlaws Drop-In Tennis

Outlaws tennis is hosting free drop-in tennis on Saturdays, through October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. 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.

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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.