Announcements

Go Fish Group Meeting

Go Fish Group will meet on Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. The program will be presented by Alysia and Elke Littleleaf of Warm Springs and will cover Fly Fishing and Advocacy Efforts with Littleleaf Guides. For more info call Gary at 541-771-2211.

Central Oregon Scam Jam

Join AARP and other organizations for a fraud prevention workshop on Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fire District Community Hall, 301 S. Elm St. in Sisters. Hear from experts how to spot scams and learn tips and tools to protect against fraud. Register at https://events.aarp.org/event/SistersScamJam or call 877-926-8300.

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.

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.

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].

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].

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.

Navigating the Dementia Journey

Join Living Well with Dementia Sisters for two sessions designed for those seeking insights from seasoned care partners. 10 Key Insights for Navigating the Dementia Journey will be held on Thursday, September 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sisters Community Church. Dementia Demystified will be held on Thursday, October 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Sisters Library. For more information and to register, call Debbi at 541-647-0052 or online at http://www.LWWDS.com.

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.

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]

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.

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.

Open Studio with PMRCAA Artists in Residency

Attend the seventh Open Studio of the 2024 residency season at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture on Thursday, September 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. Presenters for this event include biologist Jamie Cornelius, artist Michelle Swinehart, multidisciplinary artist M. Michelle Illuminato, and Author Diane Wilson. Presentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch's Classroom, 68467 Three Creeks Rd. This event is free and open to the public. 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.

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.