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About The Observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1968-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 2019)
GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon 5 out & about in Baker, Union & Wallowa counties elginoperahouse.com ■ Open Studio: For teens and adults with Jennifer Klimsza. Work on projects of your own or turn to Jenny for her skills and learn a new technique or two!; 2:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 North Main Street, Joseph, 541- 432-0505, http://josephy.org ■ Oregon’s Alpenfest: Wallowa Lake State Park Marina, 72214 Marina Ln., Wallowa, 541-398-1096, http://www. oregonalpenfest.com 28 SATURDAY ■ Oregon’s Alpenfest: Wallowa Lake State Park Marina; full schedule and tickets at www.oregonalpenfest.com ■ La Grande Farmers Market: 9 a.m-noon; Max Square, Fourth Street and Adams Avenue; www. lagrandefarmersmarket.org/ a ■ Beginning & Intermediate Stained Glass: Learn the exciting art of stained glass by crafting your very own piece from start to fi nish in this eight-week class. No experience necessary, all supplies included. Age 18+; 9 a.m.; $160 member/$190 non-member; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-624-2800, www.ArtCenterEast.org ■ Wallowa County Farmers Market: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m; Main Street, next to Stein’s Distillery; Joseph, www.wallowacountyfarmersmarket. com ■ Discovery Walk: Free two-hour family-friendly guided walk. Meet at Wallowa Lake Lodge at 9:30 a.m.; www.wallowology.org ■ Looking Glass Books Saturday Storytime: free; Saturday storytime for children of all ages. If you like, bring a cushion or chair to sit on; 10 a.m.; Looking Glass Books, 1304 Adams Ave., La Grande ■ National Public Lands Day Cleanup and Free Entry Day: Help clean up the grounds at this volunteer activity at 10 a.m.; the living history program “Scats, Tracks & Furs” will be presented inside the center at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; free admission; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Hwy 86, Baker City ■ Power House Open House at Wallowa Lake State Park: Join us for tours of the facility, family- friendly presentations to learn how micro hydro works, and fun, hands- on activities for kids and families. Guests will receive a limited-edition bandana designed for the occasion; 11 a.m.; Wallowa Lake State Park. ■ Union County Oktoberfest: Free admission and kid friendly; live music, food and adult beverages available, along with many vendors; gates open at noon; Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. Second St., La Grande ■ Adult Open Studio: Age 18+. Learn and refi ne artistic skills of your choice with encouragement and practical experience of artist/ instructor Paul Hoelscher; 1 p.m.; $16-$86; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5369 ■ Rodeo Court Tryouts: For young women age 15-20 at the time of tryouts. More info at www. hainesstampede.com, or email Annalea Kauth, court adviser, at annalea.kauth@gmail.com.; 1 p.m.; Haines Stampede Rodeo Grounds. ■ Art Lab: Putting the art in STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math will all be explored through ART-based projects and experiments. Age 6+; 1:30 p.m.; $33 member/$43 non-member; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-624-2800, www. ArtCenterEast.org ■ Community Dance: With live music by The BlueMountaineers, a fi nger-food potluck, door prizes and often George Neer’s “famous” homemade ice cream. All ages welcome; 6:30 p.m.; $3 at the door, age 12 & younger free; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532 ■ Lower Valley Indoor Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Old Telephone Building, Main Street, Wallowa, 541-398-0137 ■ Music in the Minam with Eli West & Ben Winship: Acoustic folk music duo will share some of their original songs after dinner each evening. Complimentary for Lodge guests. Contact the Lodge for travel options.; Minam River Lodge, Heart of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Enterprise, 503-758-0973, http:// minam-lodge.com ■ Tom Brosseau and Shelley Short in Concert: $8 in advance and $10 at the door; tickets available at Sweet Wife Baking; 6 p.m.; Churchill School, Baker City ■ ‘Newsies’: Set in New York City at the tune of the century, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy, and leader of a ragged band of teenage “newsies,” who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets; 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; $8-$17; go online for tickets and information; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave., Elgin, 541-663-6324, www. elginoperahouse.com 29 SUNDAY ■ Mariners Game Excursion: Fee includes ticket to Mariners game and transportation. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult; $40; leaves at 6 a.m. at Parks and Recreation Department Offi ce, 2402 Cedar St. (in Pioneer Park), La Grande, 541-962-1352, www. lagrandeparks.org ■ Lower Valley Indoor Farmers Market: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Old Telephone Building, Main Street, Wallowa, 541-398-0137 ■ Oregon’s Alpenfest: Wallowa Lake State Park Marina; full schedule and tickets at www.oregonalpenfest.com 30 MONDAY ■ Toddler Time: Age 14 months-4 years and their caregivers. Kids play, sing and dance while learning cognitive and social skills. Every Monday; 10:20 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library Community Room, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande, 541-963-8097, 541-962-1339, http://livfi t.webs.com/ ■ Open Painting and Drawing Studio: The upstairs studio is open to all members of Crossroads who would like to come and work on 2-D projects. Bring lunch and join in friendship and fun of independent artists working on their own creative pursuits; 10 a.m.; $5/month; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541- 523-5369, www.crossroads-arts.org ■ Community Band Northwest Rehearsal: Open to all skill levels of woodwind, brass and percussion players, middle school through adult. College credit is available through EOU; 7 p.m.; $10 students, $45 adults; Groth Recital Hall, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande, 541-663-0326 1 TUESDAY ■ Adult Ceramics: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Limit eight per class. No previous experience required; 4 p.m. $20, includes materials; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph, 541-432-0505, www.josephy.org ■ Ballet Basics: For adults; 12:10 p.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande, 541-962- 1339 ■ Community African Drumming: Students and community members of all skill levels welcome. Age 12+. Taught by Luke McKern; 6 p.m.; $45 member/$55 non-member; Loso Hall, Room 123, EOU, La Grande, 541-624-2800, www.ArtCenterEast. org ■ Country Dance Fiddle Orchestra: Bowed, plucked or wind instruments. Open to musicians of all skill levels, age 8 and older. Teaching artist is Carla Arnold; 6 p.m.; $5 donation appreciated; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-624-2800, www. ArtCenterEast.org ■ Creative Writing: Share your writing and gain the benefi t of feedback. Age 16+. Teaching artist is Joyce Osterloh; 6:30 p.m.; $60 member/$75 non-member; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-624-2800, www. ArtCenterEast.org ■ Exploring Oil Painting: Taught by Amy VanGaasbeck every Tuesday afternoon. Join at any time; 5:30 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City ■ Tai Chi — Moving for Better Balance: free and open to all ages, no expeirence necessary; 9 a.m.; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave., La Grande. ■ Intro to Computers: 8:30-11:30 am; free Training & Employment Consortium, 1901 Adams Ave., La Grande; call before class day to register, 541-963-7111 ext. 248 ■ La Grande Farmers Market: 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; Max Square, Fourth Street and Adams Avenue; www. lagrandefarmersmarket.org/ ■ Literacy Center: Free tutoring for all ages. Drop-ins welcome.; 2:30- 4:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande ■ Live Music by The Blue Mountaineers: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-562-5055 ■ Open Pottery Studio: Open Pottery Studio with your paid membership, use the studio anytime Crossroads is open; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; $5 for a day, $2 for a month or $30 for a quarter; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City, 541-523-5369, www.crossroads- arts.org ■ Pinochle: Age 18+; 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande, 541-963-7532 ■ Strong Senior Fitness: 9 a.m.; $4 drop-in or $30 for 10-series class; Baptist Church, 707 Main St., Cove, 541-910-8803, http://coveoregon.org ■ Tuesday Contra Dancing: Singles, couples and families all participate together. Free, no partner or experience necessary; 7 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, 541-962-9355, www. artcentereast.org
