WHAT’S PLAYING AROUND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 9 SOUND CHECK DECEMBER 29, 2021�JANUARY 5, 2022 Ring in 2022 Go! staff LA GRANDE The BlueMountaineers will play live for a community dance on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 6-9 p.m. at the Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St. The evening will include a fi nger food potluck and door prizes. Admission is $5, or free for ages 12 and younger. The La Grande Church of the Nazarene, 109 18th St., will have a New Year’s Eve party 6-8 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring food and board games to share. The downtown music venue hq continues the tradition of Metal at Midnight on Dec. 31 with La Grande’s own NOGERO. Cover charge is $10 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the music starts at 9 p.m. Hq is at 112 Depot St. Wilson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The cover charge is $5; this event is for ages 21 and older. BAKER CITY Celebrate New Year’s Eve at AJ’s Corner Brick, 1840 Main St., with live music by the Wasteland Kings Acoustic Trio plus Holly. The music goes from 7-10 p.m. Main Event Sports Bar and Eatery, 1929 Main St. is inviting everyone to “break out your glitz, glitter and Wranglers” for a Denim and Dia- monds Party on Dec. 31 starting at 8 p.m. The evening includes live music, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. Frank Carlson will play live at the VFW, 2005 Valley Ave., on Dec. 31 starting at 8 p.m. IRRIGON JOSEPH www.facebook.com/TheWastelandKings The Wasteland Kings trio — plus Holly — will play at AJ’s Corner Brick in Baker City on New Year’s Eve. The music starts at 7 p.m. Chief Joseph Days will host a New Year’s Eve party at the Thunder Room, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., with live music by Lyle Witherrite and Scott Your Adventure Awaits! Thousands of titles The Rustic Truck, 100 W. Highway 730, will host a New Year’s Eve com- edy show with BJ Johnson 8-10 p.m. Entry is $20 and tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com. Providing quality and compassion to all his patients Dr. Sanders specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Anything from foot & ankle pain to diabetic foot care and limb salvage, injuries, surgery, skin or toenail conditions, sports medicine, he covers it all! Unlimited # of sessions at ’ 2830 10th St. Baker City, Oregon Brian Sanders, DPM 2400 Resort Street Baker City, OR 97814 Explore the ONLINE LIBRARY at www.bakerlib.org 541.523.6419 info@bakerlib.org Accepting most insurances 541-524-0122 Baker City office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm Clinic hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-12pm Clinic offices: in Ontario (every other Monday) in John Day (every other Monday) in La Grande (every Wednesday)