2019

Beatles, Petty, Toto Help Area Residents Connect at ‘Let’s Sing’

Big thanks to all of you who braved the chilly night air Nov. 22, made your way to The Belfry and, through the power of singing together, created your own warmth—an energizing atmosphere overflowing with heartfelt harmonies, camaraderie and community fun. C4C’s “Let’s Sing, Sisters!” drew 200 area residents; and Portland’s Low Bar Chorale Band truly helped make it a night to remember.

In the News: C4C's "Let's Sing" Blends Fun, Civic Engagement

FROM THE ARTICLE:

Do you belt out songs in the shower, your car, or out on the trail? Or do you never sing because your fourth-grade teacher said you couldn’t carry a tune? Maybe you are a very experienced singer and/or musician looking for other voices.

Whatever label you have put on yourself, remove it and come to The Belfry on Friday night, November 22, to join in a community sing, where your voice will join with others to create beautiful spirited music.

In the News: C4C Enjoys Robust Community Turnout at 1st Amendment Forum

EXCERPTED FROM THE ARTICLE: “…(Moderator Chris) Van Dyke issued a call for civility in this age of “digital amplification,” where people’s speech can become aggressive and threatening, and yet censorship runs the risk of controlling and marginalizing certain people or groups. He believes our democracy is at stake if we can’t maintain civil discourse. He asked the audience to consider, “It’s not what you can say, rather what you should say.”

Free Speech & Civility…How do we find a balance? Save the Date (Oct. 24) for a Robust Community Conversation

You’ve maybe seen some new red, white and blue posters going up—flyers advertising the Oct. 24 Sisters Country Community Conversation on Freedom of Speech. Mark your calendars—you’ll want to attend this thought-provoking evening, starting at 5:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy local panelist insights along with audience discussion. Thank you to our sponsors—The Lodge in Sisters, Paulina Springs Books, The Ford Family Foundation and St. Charles Health System—for helping to make this event possible.

“Let's Talk” Series Encourages Diversity of Thought

Let’s Talk is a nonpartisan, Sisters Country discussion series that explores local topics of significance from a variety of perspectives. The series grew out of last October’s “Across the Divides” workshop. About 35 area residents who self-identify across the political spectrum participated in that event. Afterward, several participants decided they would like to continue to meet and discuss local and sometimes-challenging topics.

C4C sponsors collaboration workshop

“Getting the Most from Collaboration” is the topic for the April 19 quarterly workshop offered by Citizens4Community (C4C) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall Community Room.

Steve Greenwood, the workshop instructor with 35 years of experience, is the faculty leader for Portland State University’s graduate certificate program in Collaborative Governance, as well as director of Training and Academic Services for the National Policy Consensus Center at PSU. He is the former director of Oregon Solutions and has taught collaborative skills at conferences and seminars nationally and internationally.

C4C sponsoring facilitation training

Community volunteers can improve their skills and confidence to collectively address issues and opportunities through a January 30 Citizens4Community workshop.

From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sisters Fire Hall Community Room, located at 301 S. Elm St., Sisters residents can gather for a free light meal and instruction from professional facilitator Terry Buchholz, who will help attendees build their practical facilitation skills.