Chamber of Commerce Weekly Buzz Nov 28, 2018 Edition

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La Pine Senior Center: The Senior Center will be open on Saturday, December 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm, with Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Hot Cider. Come and have a hot drink and watch the Light Parade and bring a canned food donation to drop off in their barrel for the Christmas Food Baskets.

 

Wreaths Across America: Ceremony to Honor those that have served will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 10:00am at the La Pine Senior Center.

Twigs Open House: Come in and Enjoy! They will have Beer Tasting complements of Sunriver Brewing Co. * Snacks provided with Mom's Strips * Enjoy music with Jim Plog. Saturday, December 15th, 12:00-3:00pm.

 

Senior Center Christmas Luncheon: Come on by the Senior Center and enjoy a great lunch, they will serving Ham, Scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, yams, cranberry sauce, rolls & dessert. Thursday, December 20th 11:30am. Plus as a very special treat the 5th grade elementary class will be singing Christmas Carol's at 12:30. If you plan on coming please sign up at the front desk at the Senior Center, so they can get a head count.

Job Buzzifieds!

 

Office Assistant (Optometrist/Eye Care): La Pine Eyecare Clinic is looking for an upbeat customer service oriented candidate. You would be taking on a range of responsibilities that will make you a crucial part of our team. Be flexible, a team player, and efficient in multitasking. If interested in this position or if you have any questions please call 541-536-2911.

Help Wanted: Huntington Headquarters a new family Restaurant/Pub located in Downtown La Pine is accepting applications. Applications are available at The Mane Event (Hair Salon), 51500 Huntington Rd, across the street from Huntington Headquarters construction site. Also at Wilderness Garbage Monday thru Wednesday, 10:00am-3:00pm. Pre-Employement Drug Test Required.

 

What's Happening in

Sunriver!

23rd Annual Gingerbread Junction: Come and visit the Gingerbread Junction and marvel at the candy & cookie creations! Gingerbread houses will be on display in the Sunriver Resort Main Lodge, from December 1st thru January 1st. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating: The Holidays aren't complete without a batch of freshly baked gingerbread cookies. Our pastry chef provides the cookies and the icing... the kids are in charge of the scrumptious decorations!!. The cost is $7 for two cookies. Located in the Abbot Room at the Main Lodge in Sunriver. December 1st thru December 22nd, 3:30-5:00pm.

Christmas Concert: Sunriver Music Festival's Christmas Concert, featuring Boogie-Woogie Painist Arthur Migliazza, Legendary pianist and musical innovator, returns to Central Oregon. Saturday, December 7th, 6:30pm. Tickets are $38 for Sunriver Music Festival members or $43 for non-members, for tickets or more information please call 541-593-9310 or go to

www.sunrivermusic.org.

 

Family Fun Storytime: Interactive stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. Program is welcome to ages 0-5, with an adult parent or caregiver. Thursdays, 10:30am

 

Friends of the La Pine Library: Hours for the friends' Book Nook are below. Tuesdays and Thursdays, but Saturdays will be as volunteers are available. Tuesdays: 10am-1pm, Thursdays: 1-4pm & Saturdays: 1-4pm

 

Thrive Central Oregon: Walk in basis, 30-minute consultations to connect housing & other needed resources. No appointment needed. Fridays from 10:00 - 11:30am.

 

Storytime @ Rosland Elementary: Get ready for school with stories and fun. Free and open to the public for 0-6 year-olds. This storytime is held at Rosland Elementary School. Attendees should check-in at the front desk, and go to the school library. Friday, November 30th, 9:05am

 

"Library of Things" comes to La Pine Library: Would you like to try your hand at knitting? Or see what this whole InstantPot thing is about? Maybe you'd like to give a GoPro a whirl. With Deschutes Public Library's new Library of Things you can check out more than books. These kits are a great way for customers to try something new, but not quite ready to purchase yet. This new program will be coming to the La Pine Library on December 5th.

 

Cookie Decorating Party: Decorate seasonal cookies, snowflake face painting, and crafts. Ages 0-11, no registration necessary. Saturday, December 8th, 11:00am.

 

Decorate Gingerbread Houses: We provide the gingerbread & decorations, you provide the creativity! This is an Adult program, 18 years +. Registration Required. Saturday, December 8th, 1:00.

 

DIY Ugly Sweaters: We provide the sweater & decorations, you provide the creativity! Ages 10-17, Registration Required. Saturday, December 8th, 2:00pm.

 

Holiday Ukulele Performance: Enjoy traditional ukulele songs, holiday carols & fun classics, performed by the High Country Ukulele Players and the Bend Ukulele Group. No Registration Required! Saturday, December 8th, 2:00pm.

 

 

People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aids) should contact Community Librarian, Roxanne Renteria at 541-312-1091 or

roxanner@deschuteslibrary.org

 

ONGOING EVENTS!

 

Join Pickleball! Mon & Fri 9am-11am * Winter Walking Mon & Wed 11am-1pm and Fri 1pm-3pm * Aquacize Tues & Thurs 9am at The Best Western * Adult GED class Wed 6pm-9pm * Move for the Health of it! Mon & Thurs 1pm-2pm * Tai Chi Class Mon 11:30am. For more information 541-876-5073

 

American Legion Post 45 invites you to join them for BINGO every Thursday Night! Kitchen opens at 4pm. Also Post Dinners are every Friday night.

 

Sunriver Nature Center: Winter Hours: November 1st - March 30th * Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm. Closed Monday thru Thursday.

 

Oregon Observatory Hours: Winter Hours: November 1st-December 31st. Night Sky Viewing, Friday & Saturday. 7:00pm-9:00pm. Solar Viewing Friday thru Sunday. 11:00am-2:00pm. Please call 541-593-4442 for more information.

Christmas Happenings

La Pine Senior Center: Craft Fair & Bazaar, Saturday,December 1st from 9:00am-4:00pm. The vendors will be selling Jewelry, Bird Houses, Etched Glass, Woodworking Items, Holiday items and more! If you are interested in reserving a space or just need some information on these please contact the La Pine Senior Center @ 541-536-6237

 

Christmas Shop: Saturday, December 1st, 10:00am-4:00pm. With just a small amount of money children 12 and under are invited to come shop and purchase Christmas presents for family, friends and pets. Most items are priced at a $1.00 or less. Gift wrapping is provided Free. Come see Mrs Claus and receive a free stuffed animal! They are also accepting donations, If you would like to donate please call 541-536-5413

The La Pine Christmas Bazaar: This is the Biggest and Best! Crafters, Local Food items, La Pine Souvenirs & much more!! Food will be available from the kitchen, all proceeds benefit Rosland School Field Trips. Come and sing Christmas Carols with us and the Desert Sage Band on Friday & James Plog on Saturday, Starting at 4:30. Plus come and visit with Santa all day Friday & Saturday. Fri. Dec. 7th 12:00-7:00pm & Sat. Dec. 8th 11:00am-8:00pm. Also come and enjoy the

Christmas Light Parade, Saturday, December 8th at 6:00pm. Awards Ceremony inside the Bazaar after the Parade. Applications are available at the chamber or at

info@lapine.org

For more information please call 541-536- 9771

 

Old Fashioned Christmas: It's a Party! Come for some FREE Family Fun. Crafts * Santa * Hayrides * Family Portraits * Dinner and more!! Saturday, December 8th 1:00-6:00pm, Crescent Creek Church, 52340 Huntington Rd.

Prairie House Craft Bazaar: They will be holding a Raffle for 2 quilts, provided by Fort Rock Community Church Quilters, Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. Also the residents will be contributing baked goods and craft items. December 13th & 14th, 10:00am-4:00pm

 

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Out of Area Christmas Bazaar's

 

Chiloquin Country Christmas Bazaar: In honor of our New Sister City! They will have Crafts, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Books, plus a 50/50 Raffle. Enjoy the Spaghetti Dinner with Salad, Roll & Drink for only $5. Santa will also be arriving in a Fire Engine between 11:00am & 1:00pm. Saturday, December 1st, 10:00am-4:00pm, at the Chiloquin Community Center.

 

27th Annual Christmas Valley Bazaar: Books, Plants, Salsa, Jewelry, Holiday Gifts, Winter Hats, BBQ Sauce, Quilts and more. Featuring Breakfast & Lunch. Fri. Nov. 30th, 10-5 & Sat. Dec. 1st, 9-4. Christmas Valley Community Hall

Winter Wishes Craft Faire: At the Crescent Community Club, 420 Crescent Cut Off Rd. Saturday, 15th 10:00am-6:00pm with a Tree Lighting at 4:30pm, and Sunday, December 16th, 10:00am-3:00pm.

 

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Gift Giving for All Ages! The La Pine Community Kitchen is having a gift giving for all ages for those from 1 to 92. Please donate an unwrapped gift for children and adults of all ages. They will collecting until Monday, December 17th, donation hours are 11:30-2:00, Mon.-Fri. They will also be serving Christmas Dinner, Friday, December 21st, 12:00-2:00pm

 

Be a Santa to a Senior: Stop by these locations, Ace Hardware * Heart n' Home * or La Pine Community Health Center. Select a bulb from the tree, purchase the items on the list, then take the bulb & your unwrapped gifts back to where you picked up your bulb. Volunteers will wrap & deliver the gifts. Last day for collections is December 9th. So lets all help make a Merry Christmas for all the Seniors on these trees.

Christmas Basket Donations: You can now drop off all Non-Perishable food items at the Chamber of Commerce of donations for the Christmas Food Baskets 10:00am-2:00pm. If you have any questions please call 541-536-9771. Last day to turn in applications for the Christmas Baskets and Toys for Tots is Friday, November 30th.

 

Purses with a Purpose: Bring in your donations of Gently Used Purses, stocked with either feminine hygiene and toiletry items or baby diapers and baby hygiene items also include a supportive note of encouragement in your purse. Nothing makes a woman feel more appreciated than a nice purse full of necessities she can't afford to buy herself. If you can help please drop off your purses at Farmers Insurance, 51636 S Huntington Rd. For more information please call 541-536-3655

Shelter Cove Resort & Marina: They are offering a great deal! Buy one night, Get one Free in their beautiful cabins. During the months of October and November. For reservations please call 541-433-2548

 

Storage Units Available: S & R Storage has storage units available now! Call us about our move-in specials today at 541-536-7926, Mon.- Sat. 9am-4:30pm

Looking for a Photographer? Take it Outdoors Photography has a special going on now for School Portraits at 50% of his lowest price. He also does Senior Portraits and Family Portraits. Book your session now to take advantage of this special offer. Contact Chuck Adams at 541-678-2870. Go to his website to see his work.

takeitoutdoorsphotography .com

 

Central Oregon K-9: Is ready to help with your Holiday travel plans! Winter Holiday Boarding & Training specials. Call today for rates & reservations 541-280-6444.

Happy Holidays from Central Oregon K-9

Caregiver Support Group Meetings: They are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Prairie House Assisted Living. Snacks and Lunch provided, as well as activities for loved ones. Please RSVP by Monday prior at communityrelations@prairiehousealf.com. or call 541-536-8559

 

What's Happening on the Radio!

Tune in to KNCP 107.3 or KNCPFM.com

 

Join Geno and the Professor on their Radio Show! Tune in on December 5th, 8:00-9:30am. Their guest speaker will be, Author Peter Walker, "Sagebrush Collaboration"

 

Thursday is Chamber Connection Day on KNCP 107.3 FM radio! Join the conversation! Learn what is happening in Newberry Country!

 

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Take Your Involvement to the Next Level - Attend one of these Monthly Meetings: 

 

City of La Pine Council Meeting - 2nd Wednesday 6 pm at the City Hall Chambers - For more info call 541-536-1432 

La Pine Park & Rec. Board - 3rd Thursday 3:30pm at the La Pine Community Center - For more info call 542-536-2223

Lions Club - 1st Wednesdays: 6pm at Finley Butte Community Building - info call Gary Mose 541-536-5413

Senior Center Board - 2nd Tuesday 9 am at the La Pine Senior Center - For more info call 541-536-6237

South County Traffic Advisory Group - 3rd Wednesday 1 pm at the ODOT Conference Room. For more info call Mike Waggoner at 541-508-0328

Sunriver Women's Club - More Info call Laura Dickinson 248-980-8234 or email sunriverwomensclub@gmail.com

Newberry Speak to Succeed (former Toastmasters) Meets Every Wednesday 6pm to 7:30pm at the La Pine Community Health Center Meeting room - For more info call Mary Chisholm 541-593-1656

Ya Ya Sisters - 2nd Wednesday 5:30 pm at Finley Butte. For more info call Linda Vassalli at 541-610-7223 or email palmdesertl@aol.com 

Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club - Weekly meetings, Wednesday mornings, Buffet Breakfast (7:00 - 7:30am) meeting 7:35am at the Hearth Room - Sunriver Resort Lodge. For more info call Mark Dennett 541-488-4925

 

Do you have something you would like to contribute to the Weekly Buzz? Contact the La Pine Chamber of Commerce 541-536-9771 or email director@lapine.org or info@lapine.org

 

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