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Thursday, October 29, 2020 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon 3 NATIONAL HISTORIC OREGON TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER Special programs planned at Oregon Trail Center ■ As weather cools, programs and exhibits move inside the center BAKER CITY — Programs and exhibits continue this fall at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center outside Baker City. The center is currently open Thursdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The center’s system of trails is open daily. In November, a program titled “Oregon Fever” is scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. During this 20-minute presentation, visitors learn about the emigrant experi- ence. “Trail Talk” happens at noon each day. Visitors are invited to sit a spell and chat with a ranger about various topics. This program is 15 to 20 minutes. Special exhibit Family Fun Day About the center The annual Family Fun Day will happen the day after Thanksgiving — Friday, Nov. 27. The day includes special pro- grams and activities for the whole family. Admission is free. “Timber Culture,” a traveling exhibition, is currently on display in the Flagstaff Gallery. This exhibit provides an inclu- sive look at Oregon’s multicultural logging history. Visitors will learn about the lives of loggers and their families, who were drawn together from different cultures. BLM / Contributed Photo Guidelines While at the center, visitors should follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Oregon to curb the spread of COVID-19. These measures include keep- ing 6 feet between your group and others and wearing a face covering. Also, wash your hands often and stay home if you don’t feel well. The Interpretive Center is lo- cated 5 miles east of Baker City on Highway 86. For more information, call 541- 523-1843 or go to www.oregontrail. blm.gov. Vendors sought for annual Christmas bazaar ■ Event will happen Dec. 4-5 in Baker City BAKER CITY — Baker County 4-H and OSU Extension are host- ing the annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 4 and 5 at the Baker County Fairgrounds show barn, 2600 East St. Hours will be noon to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. This photo from 2019 shows a Family Fun Day rag doll craft at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. This year’s event will go in with touch-free activities and social distancing protocols. To reserve a vendor space, call the Baker County Extension Offi ce at 541-523-6418. Tables are $40 each. There is no charge to attend the bazaar, and there will be ample parking. Local artists, crafters, cooks and others will be selling their wares at the event. FREE eBooks and audiobooks AVAILABLE DAILY Noon to midnight Thousands of titles Unlimited # of sessions at NO CHARGE! It’s PRE-PAID with your taxes. Access with your Baker County Library Card from www.bakerlib.org/kids-teens Explore the ONLINE LIBRARY at www.bakerlib.org Still running unsupported Windows 7? We’ll help you avoid critical issues by installing Windows 10! 541.523.6419 info@bakerlib.org Computer not running as fast as when it was new? Let us install lightning-fast solid state drive!
