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About The Observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1968-current | View Entire Issue (March 5, 2020)
GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon 5 out & about in Baker, Union & Wallowa counties Ascension School Conference Center, 1104 Church St., Cove; 541-910-8803. ■ ■ Toddler Time with Liv: age 1-5; 10:20 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, Community Room, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; livfit.webs.com. ■ ■ Yoga Refresh: no experience necessary; 9:10 a.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, Community Room, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; .org. cookmemoriallibrary.org. Beef 10 TUESDAY t., La ■ ■ Adult Ceramics: 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for p.m.; Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541- 432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Baker County Public Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; 541-523-6419, bakerlib. org. ■ ■ Ballet Basics: for adults;12:10 p.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339, cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Big Read Discussion: “How Do We Deal with Difference?” facilitated by Pastor David Bruce; 7 r City. p.m.; free; Wallowa City Hall, 211 E. Second St., Wallowa; 541-426-3623, fishtrap.org ■ ■ Bingo: 6:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Community African Drumming Rehearsal: 6 p.m.; Loso Hall, Room 123, EOU, La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. a.m.; ■ ■ Dancing Before Lunch with The BlueMountaineers: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; p.m.; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Fused Glass Design: age 18+; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541- 624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ 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. ■ ■ Master Gardening Class: 5:30 p.m.; individual classes open to community 0, members for $5; OSU Extension Office, Union County, 10507 N. McAlister Road, Island City; RSVP at 541-963-1010. ■ ■ Page Turners Book Club: adults may join at any time; 1 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, Archives Room, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org. ■ ■ Personal Instruction Studio: age 15-adult; 9 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Pinochle: age 18+; 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. ■ ■ Poetry Writing: age 16-adult; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541- 624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Preschool Music Time: age 3-6 and caregivers; 10 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn, La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Repair Cafe: open to all; bring items and learn how to fix them; 4:30 p.m.; Cove High School shop, 803 Main St., Cove; coveoregon.org. ■ ■ South Fork Grange Art Class: for adults; 12:30 p.m.; $12; South Fork Grange, 131 Highway 82, Lostine; josephy.org. ■ ■ Strong Senior Fitness: 9 a.m.; Coe Kerr Building, Ascension School Conference Center, 1104 Church St., Cove; 541-910-8803, coveoregon.org/news. ■ ■ Tai Chi — Moving for Better Balance: free class open to all; 9 a.m.; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave., La Grande. ■ ■ Toddler Music & Movement: age 3-5; 10 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Union Senior Lunch: coffee at 11 a.m., meal at noon; $3 donation; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.; 541-562-5848. 11 WEDNESDAY ■ ■ Baker County Public Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; 541-523-6419, bakerlib. org. ■ ■ Ballet on the Lunch Hour: teens and adults; for beginners; noon; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523- 5369, 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. ■ ■ Basic Beadwork — Cheyenne Stitch Earrings: age 15-adult; 5:30 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Beginner Ballet 1 — Spring Session: age 6-9; 4:15 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369, crossroads-arts.org. ■ ■ Big Read Book Talk: free gathering to discuss “When the Emperor Was Divine” by Julie Otsuka; 10:30 a.m.; Fishtrap House, 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise; fishtrap.org. ■ ■ Bingo: all are welcome; doors open at 5 p.m., sessions at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union. ■ ■ 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. ■ ■ Dancing Before Lunch: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Figure Drawing: all skill levels and medium welcome; with live models; 6 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. 541-432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Fine-Tune Your Pottery: age 14-adult; 6 p.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. ■ ■ Knit-in for Neighbors: weekly lunch hour knit-in to make hats, scarves and mittens for neighbors in need of warmth; age 10-adult; noon; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ LEGO Play: 3:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339. ■ ■ 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. ■ ■ National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees: 9 a.m.; Denny’s, 2604 Island Ave., La Grande; 541-786-4529. ■ ■ Preschool Science Playtime: adult supervision required; 9:30 a.m.; free; Wallowology Center, 508 N. Main St., Joseph. ■ ■ Side A Trivia Night: teams of up to four people, spectators welcome; 7:30 p.m.; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande; 541-605-0163, sideabeer.com. ■ ■ Trivia Night at Terminal Gravity: four people per team, spectators encouraged; 6:30 p.m.; Terminal Gravity Brew Pub, 803 School St., Enterprise; terminalgravitybrewing.com. ■ ■ Wednesday Night Community Dinner: all are welcome; food by Merlyn’s Catering; 6 p.m.; $3 suggested donation; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave., La Grande. 12 THURSDAY ■ ■ Adult Ceramics: 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541- 432-0505, josephy.org. ■ ■ Art Center East Volunteer Drop-in: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800. ■ ■ Beginner Ballet 1 — Spring Session: age 8-12; 4:15 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; 541-523-5369, crossroads-arts.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. ■ ■ Bingo: everyone is welcome; cash only; 6 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St. ■ ■ Choir Night: Baker Middle and High school choral students unite for annual vocal music festival; BHS Bel Canto Chorale performs competition program; 7 p.m.; Baker High School Auditorium, Baker City. ■ ■ Dancing Before Lunch: 11 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; 541-963-7532. ■ ■ Fundamentals of Drawing: age 10-adult; 5 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Grande Ronde Community Choir Rehearsal: 7 p.m.; Loso Hall, Room 123, EOU, La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Handbuilt Pottery: age 12-adult; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Journal Journey: all ages; meet during lunch hour for inspiration and guidance; noon; 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. ■ ■ Little Big Art: age 2-6 and caregivers; 10 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800, artcentereast.org. ■ ■ Mommy & Me — Move & Explore: age 5 and younger; 9 a.m.; Josephy Center, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-0505, josephy. org. ■ ■ 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 Community Room,2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339. ■ ■ Wallowa County Chess Club: all ages and experience levels welcome; 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; 541-432-6309, josephy. org.
