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4 13 Thursday, February 13, 2020 YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE THURSDAY ■ ■ Adult Ceramics: 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541- 432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Baby Tot Bop: age 4 and younger; 10:15 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Baker Community Orchestra Rehearsal: 7 p.m.; Baker High School, 2500 E St., Baker City; 541-523-4662. ■ ■ Basic Batik: 5 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523- 5369, crossroads-arts.org. ■ ■ Bingo: everyone is welcome; cash only; 6 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St. ■ ■ Dancing Before Lunch: live music by Terry LaMont; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Gemstone Chakra Bracelet: age 16-adult; 5:30 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Golden & Grande Balance Class: 3 p.m.; GRH Regional Medical Plaza, First Floor Conference Room, 710 Sunset Dr., La Grande; 541-963-1529, grh.org. ■ ■ Grande Ronde Community Choir Rehearsal: 7 p.m.; Loso Hall, Room 123, EOU, La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Jesse Butler Memorial Music Fund Chili Feed Benefit: all-you-can-eat chili and cornbread, raffle, live music by Shannon Gray, Reuben Gonzalez and Swawm Pass; 6 p.m.; $15; Elks Lodge, 1896 Second St., Baker City. ■ ■ Journal Journey: 4 p.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Karaoke at the Rusty Spur: 9 p.m.-close; Rusty Spur Bar & Grill, 100 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Literacy Center: free tutoring for all ages; appointment or drop in; 2-4:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Mommy & Me — Move & Explore: age 5 and younger and moms; 9 a.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Social Hour with Racial Justice Eastern Oregon: 6 p.m.; Wine Down, 115 Depot St., La Grande. ■ ■ Tai Chi — Moving for Better Balance: free class open to all; 9 a.m.; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave., La Grande. ■ ■ Teen Writing Circle: 4 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962- 1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Volunteer Drop-in: drop in and earn ACE discounts; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800. ■ ■ 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, josephy.org. ■ ■ Winter Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; ranger-led program “Oregon Fever!” at 11 a.m. and pioneer stories and demos at 2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; oregontrail.blm.gov. 14 FRIDAY ■ ■ Baker County Public Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; 541-523-6419, bakerlib.org. ■ ■ Beginning Abstract Painting: 6 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org. ■ ■ Chair Exercise: free class open to all; 10 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532, 541-663-1983. ■ ■ Cook Memorial Library Storytime: 3:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, Community Room, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962- 1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Dancing Before Lunch: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Enterprise Elks Lodge Crab & Prime Rib Feed Casino Night: doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner, $25-$37; dessert auction at 6:30 p.m.; Casino Night starts at 8 p.m.; Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St., Enterprise; 541-426-3181. ■ ■ Foreign Film Friday: for adults; 4 p.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Karaoke at the Rusty Spur: 9 p.m.-close; Rusty Spur Bar & Grill, 100 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Keith Taylor Ragtime Piano Jam: 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369. ■ ■ Open Studio: teens and adults; 2:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Pinochle Social Club: age 18+; 7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Royal Renaissance Feast of St. Valentine’s Day: five-course meal and Renaissance entertainment; 7 p.m.; $35; Grand Lumiere Event Center, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande; buy tickets at 541-962-3757 or eou. edu/theatre/box-office-information. ■ ■ Terminal Gravity Open Mic Night: 7 p.m.; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise; 541-426-0158, terminalgravitybrewing.com. ■ ■ Valentine’s Day Party at the Senior Center: special chocolate treats and a gift basket give-away; all are invited; 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Winter Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; ranger-led program “Oregon Fever!” at 11 a.m. and pioneer stories and demos at 2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; oregontrail.blm.gov. ■ ■ Youth Art Friday: see schedule at josephy.org or call 541-432-0505; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. 15 SATURDAY ■ ■ Beginning Abstract Painting: 6 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369. ■ ■ EOU Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference: 8:30 a.m.; free; Badgley Hall, EOU, La Grande; register at eou. edu/mc. ■ ■ Family Art: different project every Saturday; walk-ins welcome; 10 a.m.; free; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Couples Communication Training Event: 4 p.m.; free; Building Healthy Families, 207 NE Park St., Enterprise; 541-213-3322. ■ ■ Glass on Glass Mosaics: age 16+; 8 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541- 624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Karaoke at the Rusty Spur: 9 p.m.-close; Rusty Spur Bar & Grill, 100 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Live Music at the Starbottle: 3 p.m.; Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, 47500 Anthony Lake Highway, North Powder. ■ ■ Live Music by Bart Budwig: 6 p.m.; free; Imnaha Tavern. ■ ■ Royal Renaissance Feast of St. Valentine’s Day: five-course meal and Renaissance entertainment; 7 p.m.; $35; Grand Lumiere Event Center, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande; buy tickets at 541-962-3757 or eou. edu/theatre/box-office-information. ■ ■ Sleigh Ride: 7:30 p.m.; $24; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City. ■ ■ Sumpter Valley Blue Mountain Snowmobile Club Poker Run: all day; vintage snowmobile races 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sumpter Grounds; visitbaker.com/events/ details/sumpter-snowmobile-poker-run-17286. ■ ■ Tiller’s Folly in Concert: doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.; $20, $15 students and seniors; McKenzie Theatre, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande. ■ ■ Watercolor Workshop — Foggy Cabin Hideaway: age 14-adult; 9 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Winter Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; ranger-led program “Oregon Fever!” at 11 a.m. and pioneer stories and demos at 2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; oregontrail.blm.gov. 16 SUNDAY ■ ■ Sunday Funday Bingo: 2-4 p.m.; free; Rusty Spur Bar & Grill, 100 S. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Valentine’s Banquet: for the whole family; dinner and a talent show; 4 p.m.; $10; Baker Adventist Christian School, 42171 Chico Road, Baker City. ■ ■ Winter Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; ranger-led program “Oregon Fever!” at 11 a.m. and pioneer stories and demos at 2 p.m.; National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City; oregontrail.blm.gov. 17 MONDAY ■ ■ Bridge: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Chair Exercise: free class open to all; 10 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532, 541-663-1983. ■ ■ Fine-Tune Your Pottery: age 14-adult; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Little Big Art: age 2-6 and caregivers; 10 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org.
