We know the Covid pandemic has cast a shadow over what should be a special time for our graduating seniors and their families. In a close-knit, rural community like Sisters, it somehow seems extra sad to miss out on opportunities to celebrate accomplishments and important milestones together.

Looking for an upbeat—literally upbeat—way to spend your extra time at home? C4C encourages you to check out the acclaimed Low Bar Chorale’s weekly, virtual “Oh Solo Low Bar” sing-alongs on Facebook Live.

It can be difficult to keep track of all of the Covid-19-related information sites. So, here in one place, are links to several resources that we've learned of (or have been using ourselves) that might help you, too.

C4C has said from the day we launched our website back in 2015 that, “We’re All in This Together.” And that’s especially true now. …

C4C has said from the day we launched our website back in 2015 that, “We’re All in This Together.” And that’s especially true now. …

A crusade of noble intentions has been underway in Sisters Country. Homebound residents are crafting hundreds of facemasks to help shield healthcare workers and others from the coronavirus. …

In case you missed it when it aired recently on Central Oregon Daily News…Enjoy this video, “Sisters Strong,” by talented local filmmaker Cody Rheault. The piece features insight from Sisters small-business people who are suffering under the shadow of Covid-19 but are nevertheless hopeful.

Pete is a retired attorney. Weekly he donates his time to serve as a volunteer judge in courtrooms in neighboring counties. Sewing is not a hobby for him. He's going to sew this week, however, because he believes it's a necessity. Pete feels strongly that he needs to help our medical professionals have one more barrier against COVID-19. Pete is asking for your help.

We care about our fellow residents’ health and safety, so C4C has decided to postpone our scheduled group event in March. We have temporarily shifted the topic for that March 16 Let’s Talk to April 20, and we’ll let you know if that date changes again.

Last fall, more than 200 people participated in the free Let’s Sing, which followed the 4th Friday Art Stroll in downtown Sisters. We appreciated our partnership with the Sisters Arts Association to promote both events.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent outreach survey and focus groups. Congratulations go to the people who submitted a survey and who won a gift certificate donated by one of these local businesses:

…Twenty-two community members joined in the evening to reflect on a topic that relates directly to a priority noted in the Sisters Country Vision Action Plan. As participants arrived for the talk they were asked to consider three questions (posed in English and Spanish): “What does it mean to be welcoming?” “What does ‘community’ mean to you?” and “When we say ‘all,’ who do we mean?”

C4C can’t resist a friendly and robust community discussion—especially a good discussion that grapples with competing and thoroughly compelling perspectives. And that’s exactly what this month’s Creativity, Culture & Faith event is on track to deliver.

C4C can’t resist a friendly and robust community discussion—especially a good discussion that grapples with competing and thoroughly compelling perspectives. And that’s exactly what this month’s Creativity, Culture & Faith event is on track to deliver.

A quick shoutout to Edie Jones and her inspirational editorial, “Listening to the Heart,” (Nugget Newspaper, Jan. 29). No matter what place on the political spectrum you find yourself—left, right or in-between—Edie’s essay reminds us how the gift of living in Sisters offers a wonderful antidote to stress.

FROM THE ARTICLE: “We all come from somewhere and we are all the same because we are all different. …Everyone has a story and we are here to share our stories.”
—Hector Flores of Las Cafeteras

The workshop, Taiko Empowerment: Telling Your Story Through The Drum With Unit Souzou, is presented by Caldera in partnership with Age Friendly Sisters Country, The Lodge in Sisters, and Citizens4 Community (C4C). It is free and open to the public. …

FROM THE ARTICLE: “…Meanwhile, several Connected Sisters strategies have been advanced by Citizens4Community (C4C). The nonprofit is developing a Community-Builders network and has presented many events — like a Let’s Talk series, a First Amendment forum, collaboration/facilitation workshops and a community sing — to foster engagement, leadership, inclusion and collaboration.”

FROM THE ARTICLE: “The question of housing affordability looms large in Sisters and across the Pacific Northwest. Last week, 28 people explored the topic in Citizens4Community’s December Let’s Talk session.”