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16 MARCH 9�16, 2022 QUICK TAKES OREGON EAST SYMPHONY PRESENTS AMERICAN BALLET SUITES PENDLETON, HERMISTON — Thanks to a grant from the Roundhouse Foundation, the Ore- gon East Symphony will off er free general admission to its spring concert, “Winter Moons.” Per- formances are set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave. in Pendleton, and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13, at the Hermiston High School Auditorium, 600 S. First St. Complimentary general admis- sion tickets to each concert are available at the OES offi ce, 345 SW Fourth St. in Pendleton. For a list of other ticket locations, visit oregoneastsymphony.org. Re- served seating is available for pur- chase by calling 541-276-0320 or visiting the website. INLAND NW MUSICIANS OFFER FREE CONCERT MARCH 12 HERMISTON — The Inland Northwest Musicians will present a concert Saturday, March 12, 4 p.m. at the Hermiston Commu- nity Center, 415 S. Highway 395. There is no admission charge; donations are accepted. The concert features two pieces by Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 and Piano Con- certo No. 1. Guest pianist will be Harriet Wong, who will perform on the newly repaired and refi nished 9-foot Chickering grand piano. March 17, 7 p.m. at 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 541-612- 8559 or search www.facebook. com/fortytaps. GEAR UP FOR ANNUAL RED TO RED BIKE RACE ECHO — In its 13th year, the annual Red to Red cross-country mountain bike race is Saturday, March 19. Early packet pick-up is Friday, March 18, 2-8 p.m. at Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. In the evening, racers will be treated to a soup buff et and live music. Late packet pickup on race day is from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Staggered race times begin at 11 a.m. near downtown Echo. After riders exit town, they will head toward the Sno Road Winery and Echo West Ranch & Vineyard mountain bike trails — a winding system of single-track trails that climb and descend rolling hills lush with wildfl owers, sagebrush and wildlife. More than 400 riders of all ages and skill levels participated in the 2021 event. Depending on the category, the race distances are either 32, 23 or 14 miles. There is no spectator fee. Race entry fees are $20 for juniors and $55 for adults. Online registration must be complete by March 17. For more information, visit www. echored2redxc.com, call 509- 374-8424 or email scottscycle- andsports@gmail.com. LOCAL TRIO TO LAY DOWN VIBES AT 40 TAPS REGISTER NOW FOR THE ACE FUN RUN AND CYCLE PENDLETON — Americana and folk vibes are featured by a local trio who will perform in front of a hometown crowd. Slapstick Casualty will perform Thursday, LA GRANDE — Early bird regis- tration is now open for Art Center East’s 5K Art Fun Run and Cycle scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON This year, the 5K will include both a pedestrian and a cycling route. Both loops will begin and end at ACE, 1006 Penn Ave. Proceeds support ACE’s Youth Scholarship Fund, which provides youth up to 18 years of age with reduced-cost ACE classes and opportunities to engage in arts of all kinds (take-home art kits, music ensembles, etc.). Go to artcentereast.org/events/5k-art- fun-run/ to register. 1124 Adams Ave La Grande 541-624-3113 Bluemtnoutfitters.com Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4 NOW AVAILABLE! Delivery to La Grande and Baker City medicinal patients twice a week (Tues and Wed.) starting on September the 21st. Order must be submitted by 11 am pst the day of delivery. SKIP THE LINE, SHOP ONLINE Burntriverfarms.com 541-200-6699 1055 NW Washington Ave. Ontario OR License: 050 1003704D5A3 Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. For use only by adults twenty-one years of age and older. Keep out of reach of children.