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2 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon QUICK TAKES Foreign Film Friday returns to library LA GRANDE — Foreign Film Friday will resume Sept. 13 with a Korean fi lm, “Treeless Mountain,” at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. The library shows a foreign fi lm the second Friday of the month, free of charge. This year, the movies will begin at 4 p.m. in the Commu- nity Room. Refreshments will be provided. ‘Beer-storming’ writing workshop set for Friday BAKER CITY — Stephen Howard will offer four writing workshops aimed to help writers hone their craft, held at Churchill School in Baker City. The fi rst session, called “Beer-storming,” will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13. The second session will be “Characters and Cabernet” on Sept. 20. On Oct. 18, Howard will lead “Milestones and Merlot,” followed by “Hops and Plots” on Oct. 25. The cost of each workshop is $15 and includes a workbook. Space is limited to 15 participants. Beverages are not included in the workshop price, but drinks will be available for purchase from Copper Belt Winery and Barley Brown’s Brewpub. Participants can register at www.churchillbaker.com. ‘Let ’Er Buck’ author visits Baker City Sunday BAKER CITY — Award-winning author Vaunda Michaeux Nelson will make a presentation about her new book at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Baker County Library meet- ing room. Her recently published children’s book, “Let ’Er Buck,” relates the tale of the 1911 Pendle- ton Round-Up, when three riders of three different races faced off for the fi rst ever Saddle Bronc Championship. There was a sur- prise outcome to the contest, which is implied in the subtitle: “George Fletcher, the People’s Champion.” The book is illustrated by Gordon C. James, a nationally recognized fi ne artist and illustrator. Nelson, who lives in New Mexico, will be in Northeast Oregon to at- tend the Round-Up. On Sunday in Baker City, she will offer an hour- long program that will include a presentation on this book and infor- mation about other children’s books she has published. Nelson has had careers as a newspaper reporter, bookseller, teacher and children’s librarian, as well as author. She has a great interest in history and un- sung heroes and most of her books are inspired by these subjects. Jezebel’s Mother visits Imnaha Store & Tavern IMNAHA — The Imnaha Store & Tavern will present live music by Jezebel’s Mother beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 14. The duo performs a multitude of genres. The tavern is located at 2 Hat Point Road in Imnaha. For information, call 541- 577-3111. Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day BAKER CITY — As part of the 2019 National Public Lands Day celebration, the Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Cen- ter, near Baker City, is seeking volunteers to help improve the site from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28. All are welcome, especially families. This is also a fee-free day for all visitors. Sign-up starts at 8:45 a.m. in the center lobby. Volunteers will help mitigate in- vasive species, cut back overgrown vegetation on trails, remove debris from trails and pick up litter. Some participants will also paint or re- seal outdoor benches or mark trails. Gloves, tools and trash bags will be provided. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. Volunteers will be served refresh- WEEKEND OUTLOOK a brief look at what’s happening in Northeast Oregon ments and receive a coupon good for free access to a Department of Interior-managed fee site, such as NHOTIC or Crater Lake National Park. The fi rst 30 volunteers will also receive a commemorative T-shirt. For more information, con- tact Rachael Nickens at 541-523- 1831 or rnickens@blm.gov. Noack presents ‘In a Landscape’ at Joseph WALLOWA LAKE — Hunter Noack has traveled the state to present “In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild” and on Sept. 19 at Wallowa Lake State Park he will play a Steinway grand piano from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bring your seats and listen on the lawn or reserve headsets at www.inalandscape. org and listen while you roam. To reserve headsets, go to www. eventbrite.com/e/in-a-landscape- wallowa-lake-state-park-4pm-thu- 919-tickets-60351982404. 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise. The workshop’s title is “Hard Times: Writing Through, In, and About Pain.” Laskin, an award- winning author, will discuss how writers have grappled with pain and misfortune. Participants will look at journals by noted authors and work to “dramatize, confront, ponder or rail against a particu- larly painful episode in their own lives or the lives of their fi ctional creations.” Space is limited to 12. Registra- Sip, Sew & Sing every Thursday in Flora FLORA — Flora School’s Sip, Sew & Sing takes place every Thursday. Bring a drink/snack, sewing/crafts and sing (or not) to your heart’s content anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. When it is time to close up shop, organizers said, leave your project there for the next Thursday. Eagle Cap Excursion Train All aboard for lots of fun this fall! September 14, Fall Foliage Photo Tour September 28, Wine & Cheese Train October 5, Gold Rush Bandits October 12, Two Rivers October 19, Season’s Bounty Author David Laskin leads writing workshop ENTERPRISE — David Laskin will lead a writing workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Fishtrap, tion is $30. To reserve a spot, call 541-426-3623. Book online or call 800.323.7330 See the trip descriptions and prices at www.eaglecaptrainrides.com FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY High 76 Low 49 High 68 Low 45 High 73 Low 45 Partly sunny Cloudy Mostly cloudy
