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4 Wednesday, January 1, 2020 YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE 1 MORE EVENTS For a complete list of events, view our online calendar. You can reach the calendar from any of your favorite websites: From gonortheastoregon. com: Select the Plan it widget in the “See Upcoming Events!” section. On the desktop version, the widget is on the right-hand side bar. On the mobile version, scroll down past the stories. From bakercityherald.com or lagrandeobserver.com: Click the Events widget in the light gray bar under the news section of the homepage. SUBMIT AN EVENT The community calendar includes events from all over and can be searched by town, date, category or keywords. To ensure your event is included in the calendar, follow these steps. 1. Once on the Plan It events page, click “+Add event.” 2. Enter the details of the event to check whether someone else has already input details for your event. 3. If not, fill out the form as directed. You can add multiple dates for ongoing or recurring events. 4. You will have a chance to review your details then submit and finish or submit and close. 5. There are options to pay for higher play on the calendar, but it is not necessary. You can submit events for free. WEDNESDAY ■ ■ First Day Hike at Emigrant Springs: guided snowshoe hike led by a park ranger or volunteer who will share stories about the park’s history, geology, wildlife and plants; bring your own snowshoes; 11 a.m.; free; Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area kiosk, 65068 Old Oregon Trail Highway, Meacham; register at bit.ly/ParkStoreEvents. ■ ■ New Year’s Day Bloody Mary Brunch: brunch off the menu until 1 p.m., relax with three screens; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City. 2 THURSDAY ■ ■ Adult Ceramics: no previous experience required; 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, www.josephy.org. ■ ■ Anthony Lakes Ski Resort Half- Price Tickets: lift tickets are half price on Thursdays throughout the season at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort; slopes open at 9 a.m.; www. anthonylakes.com. ■ ■ Art Center East Volunteer Drop-in Day: for every 10 volunteer hours, earn a 10% discount on classes or an item from the gift gallery; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800. ■ ■ Baby Tot Bop: age 4 and younger and caregivers; 10:15 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339. ■ ■ Bingo: all are welcome; cash only; 6 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St. ■ ■ Golden & Grande Balance Class: designed for older adults; free; 3 p.m.; GRH Regional Medical Plaza First Floor Conference Room, 710 Sunset Dr., La Grande; 541-963-1529, www.grh.org. ■ ■ LGBTQ Community Group: 6 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, 902 Fourth St., La Grande; unioncountypflag@gmail.com. ■ ■ Live Music by Fine Tunes: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Mommy & Me — Move & Explore: mothers and children up to age 5; 9 a.m.; $5 suggested donation; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, www.josephy.org. ■ ■ National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Program: “Oregon Fever” at 11 a.m.; “Voices From the Past” at 2 p.m.; free with admission; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Highway 86, Baker City; www. oregontrail.blm.gov. ■ ■ ‘Recycle It — Flowers, Critters and More!’: age 12-18 (younger kids can attend with an adult helper); $10 per person or $20 for a family; 1 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; call 541-523-5369 to register. ■ ■ Wallowa County Chess Club: all experience levels welcome; 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432- 6309 www.josephy.org. 3 FRIDAY ■ ■ Baker Country Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City. ■ ■ Chair Exercise: 10 a.m.; free and open to all; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Cook Memorial Library Storytime: 1:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339 ■ ■ First Friday Art Walk: monthly art walk in downtown historic Baker City; 5 p.m.; for a list of participating galleries and featured artists, call Crossroads Carnegie Art Center at 541-523-5369 or stop by 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City. ■ ■ Fishtrap Fireside: free monthly event for Wallowa County writers to read and share their work; followed by open mic (sign up at 6:45 p.m.); 7 p.m.; Fishtrap House, 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise; 541-426-3623, www. fishtrap.org. ■ ■ Friday Night Piano Jam: Keith’s remarkably rapid fingers keep the joint jumping; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City. ■ ■ Live Music by Bart Budwig: album release party and concert; all ages; doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m., with Gregory Rawlins; $8; hq, 112 Depot St., La Grande. ■ ■ Live Music by Fine Tunes: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532 ■ ■ National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Program: “Oregon Fever” at 11 a.m.; Pioneer Demonstrations”at 2 p.m.; free with admission; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Highway 86, Baker City; www. oregontrail.blm.gov. ■ ■ Open Studio: for teens and adults; 2:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St.; Joseph, www.josephy.org. ■ ■ Pinochle Social Club: age 18+; 7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541- 963-7532. ■ ■ Terminal Gravity Open Mic Night: share a song or join the spectators; 7 p.m.; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St.; Enterprise, 541- 426-0158. 4 SATURDAY ■ ■ Family Art Class: free weekly class for kids and adults; walk-ins are welcome; 10 a.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; www.josephy.org. ■ ■ Library D&D Group: 4 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339. ■ ■ Live Music by Bryn McLaughlin and Elwood: 8 p.m.; Wine Down, 115 Depot St., La Grande. ■ ■ Live Music by Jordon Harris: a boot stompin’ one-man band; 9 p.m.; Stubborn Mule, 104 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Oil Painting — Guided Practice with Anna Vogel: ongoing series with a new theme each weekend; walk-ins are welcome; noon; $50 per weekend; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505. ■ ■ Sleigh Ride: 7:30 p.m.; $24/seat; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City. 5 SUNDAY ■ ■ .22 Benchrest Match: eye and ear protection required; rifles and pistols are allowed, with no restrictions on sights; 9 a.m.; $5; La Grande Rifle and Pistol Club Range, 56758 Highway 244; www.lgrpc.com. ■ ■ 5th- and 6th-Grade Ski/ Snowboard Program: students in grades 5 and 6 can learn to ski or snowboard for free on Sundays; register at 9 a.m. (bring a school ID or report card); students receive free lift ticket, rental and mandatory lesson; program runs through Feb. 23; 541-856-3277, ext. 12; www. anthonylakes.com. ■ ■ Ballet Basics: for adult beginners; 12:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962- 1339. ■ ■ Group Sewing Class — Back to Basics: 1 p.m.; $40 per lesson; Grande Reach, 10200 N. McAlister Road, La Grande. ■ ■ Nez Perce Artists Exhibit Opening Reception: 2 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432- 0505. ■ ■ Oil Painting — Guided Practice with Anna Vogel: ongoing series with a new theme each weekend; walk-ins are welcome; noon; $50 per weekend; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505. 6 MONDAY ■ ■ Bridge: 1 p.m.; Union County