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*RESCHEDULED TO 1/24* Community Builders Meeting: Pine Meadow Ranch
Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00

*RESCHEDULED TO 1/24* Community Builders Meeting: Pine Meadow Ranch

  • Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local volunteers, network-weavers, and organizational leaders for C4C’s monthly “Community Builders” meeting. This month’s meeting will be held at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture – home of the Roundhouse Foundation.

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Community Builders Meeting: Sisters Woodlands
Sep
20
10:00 AM10:00

Community Builders Meeting: Sisters Woodlands

Join local volunteers, network-weavers, and organizational leaders for C4C’s monthly “Community Builders” meeting. This month’s meeting will be held at The Woodlands – a mixed-use development currently under construction off N. Pine Street, on land formerly owned by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Community Builders Meeting: Connecting Our Community To Coffee Growers
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Community Builders Meeting: Connecting Our Community To Coffee Growers

Do you like to build community? Come join us!

This month:

Jesse Durham | Chief Strategy Officer for Sisters Coffee Company will share.

Founded in 1989 in a small wood cabin, Winfield and Joy started roasting in 5lb batches and were the first roasters to the Central Oregon area.

Today, they have the pleasure of serving guests in three cafes, and they roast 500,000 pounds a year. The business is run by Winfield and Joy’s kids: Justin, Jared, and Jesse.

Come hear Jesse share about the fascinating connection between a popular locally served product and the global farms that it is grown on.

“Our mission is to create an authentic coffee experience built on a deep love for our craft and heartfelt kindness for the people we serve.” Sisters Coffee Company

Our meetings are hybrid events, so please email us at: director@citizens4community.com to let us know if you will need a Zoom link.

Sisters Nugget article about Sisters Coffee Company: Nugget News

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May
17
10:00 AM10:00

Community Builders Meeting: Explore Sisters

Do you like to build community? Come join us!

This month:

The first executive director of Explore Sisters, Scott Humpert will be sharing.

Explore Sisters, a new destination management organization (DMO), that will strive to balance community needs with fostering the evolution of the local tourism economy.

You can find more information in this Sisters Nugget article: Nugget News

Our meetings are hybrid events, so please email us at: director@citizens4community.com to let us know if you will need a Zoom link.

Scott Humpert is the executive director of the new Explore Sisters destination management organization. PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD

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Follow-Up Q & A - Community Conversation about Emergency Preparedness
May
12
9:30 AM09:30

Follow-Up Q & A - Community Conversation about Emergency Preparedness

Sisters Country, are you "Prepared and Ready”?

Follow-up conversation to our Emergency preparedness event with a Q & A session and conversation.


Join us for an in-person community follow-up conversation from our Emergency Preparedness event. This follow-up will be hosted upstairs at Fika Coffee at 9:30 am on May 12th.

Session led by Executive Director Devin Thompson, McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group.

Citizens4Community (C4C) wants you to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Sisters Country... wildfires, earthquakes, snow and storm events. Get valuable information on how to prepare your family and property, get emergency alerts, follow evacuation routes, and utilize local, state and federal response and recovery services.


Citizens4Community is a nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

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Community Conversation about Emergency Preparedness
May
11
6:00 PM18:00

Community Conversation about Emergency Preparedness

  • Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station (community room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sisters Country, are you "Prepared and Ready”?

Please save the date for our next Community Conversation. The topic of this community forum will be Emergency Preparedness.

Join us for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall with speakers addressing “how to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Sisters Country.”

Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., Program 6-7:30 p.m.

Citizens4Community (C4C) wants you to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Sisters Country... wildfires, earthquakes, snow and storm events. Get valuable information on how to prepare your family and property, get emergency alerts, follow evacuation routes, and utilize local, state and federal response and recovery services.

Moderator:

C4C Forum Co-Chair Jim Barnett

Speakers:

Chief Roger Johnson, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

Sgt. Nathan Garibay, Deschutes County Emergency Services Manager

District Ranger Ian Reid, USFS Sisters

Carrie Sammons , Central & Eastern Oregon Chapter, American Red Cross

Executive Director Devin Thompson, McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group

Insurance Agent Tammy Taylor, Bisnett Insurance

Director Jack McGowan, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District

  • Mission: to inform community of all possible disaster emergencies possible in Sisters Country. How to prepare and recover from each one.

  • “Take home “ valuefor everyone to be aware of what could happen to THEM personally and how to prepare ( i.e. emergency food and water supply, etc.) for it as much as possible.


Citizens4Community is a nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

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Community Builders Meeting: Local Public Service Programming (continuation of discussion)
May
1
12:00 PM12:00

Community Builders Meeting: Local Public Service Programming (continuation of discussion)

Do you like to build community? Come join us!

Jim Goodwin from KJIV will continue the discussion on the possibilities of Sisters having local public service programming.

You can find more information in this local article: Nugget News

Our meetings are hybrid events, so please email us at: director@citizens4community.com to let us know if you will need a Zoom link.

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Community Builders Meeting: Local Public Service Programming
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Community Builders Meeting: Local Public Service Programming

Do you like to build community? Come join us!

Jim Goodwin from KJIV will discuss the possibilities of Sisters having

local public service programming.

You can find more information in this local article: Nugget News

Our meetings are hybrid events, so please email us at: director@citizens4community.com to let us know if you will need a Zoom link.

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Oct
20
5:30 PM17:30

Community Conversation about Houselessness in Sisters

Houseless in Sisters: Exploring the Factors that Contribute to Houselessness in Sisters

Join us for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall with panelists representing the Houseless Community, City of Sisters, Faith-Based Advocates, Deschutes Country, Sisters, Ranger District, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

Doors open at 5:30 pm for refreshments. The forum will start at 6:00 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm.

Mission of evening:

To educate residents on factors that lead to houselessness with an emphasis on elements that are specific to Sisters County; encourage civility and effective dialog about the topic.

Take Home Message:  

A better understanding of the complex and varied factors that contribute to houselessness both regionally and locally. What work is already being done to address this issue? What other work needs to happen? What can the community do to influence this work?

Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.


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May
12
5:30 PM17:30

Community Conversation about Our Growing Community


Keeping Sisters “Sisters”: Navigating Change in a Growing Community

Join us for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Firehouse with panelists representing the City of Sisters, Deschutes Country, healthcare, housing, transportation, and a long-term perspective of living in Sisters, a changing community. 

Mission of evening:

To educate residents on factors that shape community growth; encourage civility and effective dialog about the topic.

Take Home Message:  

A better understanding of laws and rules that apply in Oregon and Sisters.  What is your responsibility in influencing community growth and change? Are your expectations realistic? What is the “secret sauce” to keeping Sisters “Sisters”?

Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.


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Feb
16
10:00 AM10:00

Community Builder Coalition Meeting

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition invitation list *

What is a Community Builder?

Are you looking for a way to be more engaged in Sisters Country? Do you have time, energy and/or expertise to help address emerging issues in your community? If so, then Community Builders could be the perfect group for you!

We're looking for people who want to join this active and dynamic group of individuals and organizations addressing key issues and urgent needs in Sisters Country. Meetings are currently held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month and are facilitated by C4C.

THERE IS NO ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS GROUP. JOIN US WHEN YOU CAN AND DON’T STRESS IT WHEN YOU CAN’T JOIN US.

C4C IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. We offer tools and opportunities to encourage respectful communication and to build trust.

To join us for this approximately 60-minute discussion, simply click on link and give us your contact information. We’ll send you a link each month.

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition email list *

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Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

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Feb
5
11:00 AM11:00

Take a Tour! Take the Survey!

  • 611 East Cascade Avenue Sisters, OR, 97759 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Sisters School District has asked Citizens4Community (C4C) to help identify the best future use of the current elementary school. C4C has created a public survey that will generate ideas and help indicate the viability of these and previously submitted ideas. Later in the spring, the community will be asked to assist with further prioritization. The survey link, map, floorplan and more can be found at https://www.citizens4community.com/elementary-school-outreach. You can become more familiar with the site by taking a building tour Feb. 1st, 5:00 – 6:30pm, and Feb. 5th, 11am – 12:30pm at 611 E Cascade Ave.

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Feb
1
5:00 PM17:00

Take a Tour! Take the Survey!

  • 611 East Cascade Avenue Sisters, OR, 97759 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Sisters School District has asked Citizens4Community (C4C) to help identify the best future use of the current elementary school. C4C has created a public survey that will generate ideas and help indicate the viability of these and previously submitted ideas. Later in the spring, the community will be asked to assist with further prioritization. The survey link, map, floorplan and more can be found at https://www.citizens4community.com/elementary-school-outreach. You can become more familiar with the site by taking a building tour Feb. 1st, 5:00 – 6:30pm, and Feb. 5th, 11am – 12:30pm at 611 E Cascade Ave.

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Jan
19
9:00 AM09:00

Community Builder Coalition Meeting

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition invitation list *

What is a Community Builder?

Are you looking for a way to be more engaged in Sisters Country? Do you have time, energy and/or expertise to help address emerging issues in your community? If so, then Community Builders could be the perfect group for you!

We're looking for people who want to join this active and dynamic group of individuals and organizations addressing key issues and urgent needs in Sisters Country. Meetings are currently held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month and are facilitated by C4C.

THERE IS NO ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS GROUP. JOIN US WHEN YOU CAN AND DON’T STRESS IT WHEN YOU CAN’T JOIN US.

C4C IS DEDICATED TO FURTHERING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. We offer tools and opportunities to encourage respectful communication and to build trust.

To join us for this approximately 60-minute discussion, simply click on link and give us your contact information. We’ll send you a link each month.

* Add me to the Community Builders Coalition email list *

___

Citizens4Community is a non-partisan and non-political organization. We are dedicated to furthering civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country. We offer tools and opportunities—like our monthly Let’s Talk series—to encourage respectful local discussions and to build trust and better understanding around local topics of interest.

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Jan
17
to Feb 28

Survey: Help Us Uncover the Best Future Use of the Current Elementary School Site

With the Sisters School District soon starting construction on a new elementary school building, what will become of the current building at the corner of Highway 20 and N Locust Street?

The Sisters School District has asked Citizens4Community (C4C), a nonprofit working for greater civility, collaboration and civic engagement in Sisters Country, to conduct an outreach project leading to the best use of the current elementary school building and surrounding property. 

C4C has created a survey that will generate ideas from the public and help indicate the viability of these and previously submitted ideas. Later in the spring, the public will have a chance to help prioritize ideas further, culminating with C4C creating a report, tentatively scheduled to be presented at the May Sisters School Board Meeting. Ultimately, the final decision regarding the future of the site will lie with the School Board, officials elected by this community. 

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