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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015 LOCAL WEATHER FIESTA: Today's Weather Local 5-Day Forecast continued from page A1 GD\VUDWKHUWKDQ¿WHYHU\WKLQJ into one day, which led for a very tight schedule Sunday. “This year, we had about nine different bands,” he said. De La Cruz said next year organizers would like Sat- urday to be geared toward families and children, with about half of the musical en- tertainment performing. He said they are also discussing adding more children’s activ- ities, such as bounce houses, pony rides, a clown and may- be a competition. Organizers would like to start Sunday’s events, which would include the parade, other musical entertainment and Mexican Folklorico dancers, a little lat- er in the day to allow for more people to attend after church. He said they would also like to add some tables and umbrellas to allow people to sit down and enjoy food and get out of the sun. “It was a little warm this year,” he said. Despite some of the chal- lenges of this year’s event, De La Cruz said he received many compliments from people who attended. As of Wed Thu 5/6 68/39 JESSICA KELLER PHOTO People salute as the Mexican national anthem is performed Sunday at Hermiston’s Cinco de Mayo festival. Both the American and Mexican national anthems were performed at the community event. Monday evening, he had only heard one complaint about the carnival and festival im- pacting a local business. De La Cruz said, for the past three years, since the festival has taken place downtown, Parks & Recreation Depart- ment staff have contacted business owners to let them know Cinco de Mayo is tak- ing place, and nobody has taken issue before the event. He said, however, next year, the committee might invite business owners to a planning meeting, explain the impor- tance of the festival and why it’s needed in the community and gather their feedback. He said, perhaps that way, those issues can be resolved. “We don’t make a dime off of this event,” De La Cruz said. He said the Cinco de Mayo committee has a bud- get of about $15,000, which is largely supported by business donations. Of that amount, $12,000 is spent on adver- tising and entertainment ex- penses, which leaves a little seed money left over for the next year’s event, De La Cruz said. “We’re trying to have a community event for the whole community to come out and enjoy,” he said. Fri 5/7 Sat 5/8 76/41 Sun 5/9 80/43 5/10 82/44 81/46 Sunny along with a few clouds. A stray shower or thunder- storm is possible. A few clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 40s. A few clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 40s. Sunny. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 40s. A few clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 40s. Sunrise Sunset 5:37 AM 8:11 PM Sunrise Sunset 5:35 AM 8:12 PM Sunrise Sunset 5:34 AM 8:13 PM Sunrise Sunset 5:32 AM 8:14 PM Sunrise Sunset 5:31 AM 8:16 PM Oregon At A Glance Hermiston 68/39 Portland 65/45 Salem 66/41 La Grande 58/37 Bend 49/24 Eugene Ontario 69/44 63/40 Medford 64/38 Pendleton 63/38 Burns 57/34 Klamath Falls 58/32 See more Cinco de Mayo photos on page 12 Area Cities ART: continued from page A1 have that are going to be having booths exhibiting their work,” she said. “Be- yond the 24 that are having booths, we’ll have more than that displaying their work at a group show.” Corp said artists from Hermiston, Pendleton, Tri-Cities and Seattle will be displaying “all types of art.” Two people will even be sculpting during the fes- tival. “People can come and watch them create,” she said. “They’ll be working all day long on their sculp- ture piece.” The festival also features a wine garden, buggy rides, a farmers market, art activ- ities, youth art, live music and entertainment and plant sales. “We’re adding a sec- ond stage with demos (this year),” Corp said. “We have master gardeners and land- scape experts doing a series of demos on gardening and plant selection for your gar- den, composting, insects.” Corp said the downtown event encourages people to connect with the community and the small-town business- es while celebrating the arts. “People, in the past, don’t necessarily connect Hermiston with the arts, but I think we’re just coming around and seeing a stron- ger connection,” she said. “This is our 11th year of do- ing the Art Walk or the Arts Festival. It’s just continued to grow. We just have peo- ple come each year, and each year we see it grow. ... I just think it’s the event not to miss this weekend in Hermiston.” Demonstration stage schedule Saturday, May 9 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: “Hydro- ponics” — Richard Bertram, OSU Master Gardener 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.: “Know What’s Bugging You” — Silvia Rondon, OSU Entomology Program 11:45 a.m. to noon: “Global Buckets — Small Space Gardening” — Jim Willis, OSU Master Gardener 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.: “Plant Selection For Your Landscape” — Brian LaBeau, landscaper 1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.: “Compost- ing At Home” — Jim Willis, OSU Master Gardener 1:45 p.m. to 2 p.m.: “Plant Se- lection For Your Home” — Brian LaBeau, landscaper SUBMITTED IMAGE McKay Creek Estates presents: Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe! 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