The Observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1968-current, August 26, 2021, THURSDAY EDITION, Image 13

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Newspaper Page TextMIXED MEDIUM THE ARTS AROUND EASTERN OREGON 13 AUGUST 25�SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 Art and science come together in weekly after-school program Cherise Kaechele, The Observer Sixth-grade students get their hands dirty in May 2016 at Pete’s Pond, the site of this fall’s Discover After School Program that will combine science and art for middle schoolers. By Lisa Lester Kelly Go! Magazine L A GRANDE — An outdoor after-school program this fall will use art and science to guide middle school students in discov- ering the stories of nature and themselves. Discover After School — a collaboration between Art Center East and the La Grande Parks and Recreation Depart- ment — runs Sept. 16 to Oct. 21, off ering free weekly fi eld trips to Riverside Park and Pete’s Pond, where middle schoolers will choose activities such as sculpting, journaling and scien- tifi c explorations. Participants in Discover After School will visit the neighbor- hood parks on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Parks and Rec will provide transportation to Riverside Park, and Pete’s Pond is a 1-mile walk from La Grande Middle School. The site is sub- ject to change due to inclement weather or the accessibility needs of the group. Youth may get dirty and/or get paint on their clothes, and masks will be required. Art Center East encourages middle schoolers to “sign up today and discover our own stories and nature’s stories from new perspectives.” There is no charge to attend Discover After School. For full details and to register, go to www.artcentereast.org/calendar/ discover-after-school-program, call ACE at 541-624-2800 or email info@artcentereast.org. The following area busi- nesses and organizations are supporting this program through donations of time and materi- als: Cook Memorial Library, Greater Oregon Stem Hub, Blue Mountains Conservancy and D&B Supply. DISCOVER PETE’S POND Pete’s Pond is a 4.5- acre parcel of land, with a 1.5-acre wetland, on the southern edge of La Grande. It was acquired by the Blue Mountains Conservancy in 2015. According to the conser- vancy’s website, the site “plays an integral role in our mission to protect open, natural lands from development and en- hance wildlife habitat.” Pete’s Pond also pro- vides educational opportunities for the community, including this fall’s Discover After School program for middle school students. Learn more at www.blue- mountainsconservancy. org/petes-pond.html. DP HOME ENTERTAINMENT 137 E. Main Street, John Day 541-575-1637 A u g- Sep t Ev en ts a t Ch u rch ill Sc h o o l Aug. 28th - Drive In Movie Free Ba c k to Sch ool E ven t Custom frame shop dedicated to great customer service, design, and quality products. Sept. 11th Live Jazz Music Royal Artisan with Rob Schebs & the TBA Band Sept. 24th Live Music with Jenny Don’t and the Spurs Tickets & Info at www.ChurchillBaker.com 1912 Main St. Baker City, OR 97814 541.465.4547 katephill843@gmail.com 120 E Main St. John Day 541-575-0629 Lenspharmacy.com