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A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON QUICK TAKES GET READY FOR SLIP-N-SLIDE KICKBALL IN JOHN DAY LA GRANDE LIT WEEK EVENTS INCLUDE AUTHOR READINGS JOHN DAY — GO Outside, a project of the John Day Canyon City Parks and Recreation Department, is sponsoring a Slip-n-Slide kickball tournament on Satur- day, July 23. The action starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Seventh Street Complex. To register, go to jdccparksandrec.org or register at the site on Saturday. LA GRANDE — The inaugural La Grande Lit Week wraps up with events this weekend. Side A Brewing will host Leyna Krow, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21. Krow who will read from her mystery book “Fire Season,” off ering a story for the Great Spokane Fire of 1889. On Friday, July 22, HQ (112 Depot St.) will have readings by MFA students at 6:30 p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. by Jon Raymond and his new climate fi ction novel “Denial,” which offi cially releases July 26. MFA students will also read at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at EOU’s Schwarz Theatre. The week will fi nish with a reading at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Local, 1508 Adams Ave., by Emily Prado and her book “Funeral for Flaca,” which won a Pacifi c Northwest Book Award. A DJ set follows at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.eou. edu/mfa/litweek. ASTRONOMY EVENT AT WALLOWOLOGY JULY 26 JOSEPH — The Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center is hosting an astronomy outing on Tuesday, July 26, at a dark location near the center, 508 N. Main St. This event is in conjunction with the Ida B. Wells High School Astronomy Club. The cost is free, and beginners are welcome. Adult supervision is required for participants younger than 16. Pre-register by emailing info@wallowology.org. The session will include a short intro- duction to astronomical observation and guided help using a telescope to view planets, star clusters, nebula and galaxies. THIRD THURSDAY WINE WALK IS JULY 21 BAKER CITY — Baker City Downtown’s monthly wine walk is Thursday, July 21, starting at Hatch Lab, 2019 Main St. A $10 donation gets a commemorative 5 Lisa Britton/GO! Magazine D’Club L’Eveque, featuring John Woodard and Debbie Friedman, will play at Royal Artisan, 1912 Main St., during the monthly wine walk in downtown Baker City on Thursday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. wine glass and map to participating busi- nesses. At Royal Artisan, 1912 Main St., D’Club L’Eveque will play live music starting at 5:30 p.m. JOIN FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SERIES JULY 21 PENDLETON — Penelope Scambly Schott is the featured speaker at the First Draft Writers’ Series, a monthly event at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. The gathering is Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m. There are two options: attend in person at the art center, or join via Zoom (access the Zoom link at pendletonarts. org/fi rst-draft). MUSIC COMING TO THE OK THEATRE ENTERPRISE — The OK Theatre is welcoming music once again, and owner Darrell Brann has acts booked into 2023. The theater is at 208 N. Main St. Here’s the summer lineup: • Saturday, July 23: Amy Helm with Elizebeth and The Catapult, 7 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 4: Caleb Klauder and JULY 2027, 2022 www.facebook.com/AmyHelmMusic Amy Helm plays Saturday, July 23, at the OK Theatre in Enterprise. Reeb Willms with Country Band, 7 p.m. JOIN JUNIOR BIRDWATCHERS AT PENDLETON LIBRARY PENDLETON — The children’s area of the Pendleton Library is the place to be for bird enthusiasts. On Wednesday, July 27, Junior Birdwatchers of all ages will paint birdhouses, creating their own bird feeders, and teaming up to build a giant bird’s nest for display in the library. The event starts at 4 p.m. The library, 502 SW Dorion Ave., is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. Stay up to date on library events by visiting pendleton.or.us/ library. & B OUTIQUE 541.962.0307 or 541.910.0218 ww.directmusicsource.com EVERY SATURDAY 9AM TO 1PM Over 15 vendors 541 620 3152 Washington and Park Street, Canyon City Can find us on 541-310-7086 Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5:30pm Sunday 10am - 2pm reride-western-resale.com 108 SE Court Ave. Pendleton, Oregon Berry-licious Summer Salad Spring Mix, strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese, candied pecans, and micro-greens; dressed with a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette Open Jam 541.962.0307 or 541.910.0218 Just About Music When? 4pm to 6pm • 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
