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Page 6A COMMUNITY East Oregonian BRIEFLY Yoga sessions begin February PENDLETON — New three-week yoga sessions start next week through Pendleton Parks & Recreation. Early Bird yoga is Monday and Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30 a.m. The fee is $34 for the three-week session or $8 per class. The basic yoga sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $40 for all sessions or a drop-in rate of $9. $GDSWHG\RJDZKLFKIHDWXUHVPRGL¿HG poses eliminating getting up and down from WKHÀRRUDUH:HGQHVGD\DQG)ULGD\VIURP 9:30-10:30 a.m. The cost is $40 or a drop-in rate of $9. All yoga classes are at the Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Registration is due a week prior to WKH¿UVWVHVVLRQ7RUHJLVWHUYLVLWZZZ pendletonparksandrec.com or stop by the SDUNVRI¿FH7XWXLOOD5RDG)RUPRUH information, call 541-276-8100. Gym time offers indoor fun PENDLETON — Gym activities for students on a non-school day are offered through Pendleton Parks & Recreation. Giant volleyball is planned for ages 7-11 Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Then there’s bouncy house and trampoline time for 5-6 year olds from noon to 2 p.m. Both activities are at the Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. The $5 registration fee, which includes a snack, is due by Thursday. To register, go to www.pendletonparksandrec.com or stop by WKHSDUNVRI¿FH7XWXLOOD5RDG)RUPRUH information, call 541-276-8100. Pendleton library joins reading contest The gauntlet has been thrown down. The Million Page Challenge pits readers in the Lake County Library District and Harney County Library, the Hood River County Library District the Pendleton Public Library. The libraries will count pages of library materials read by patrons ages 16 and ROGHUIRUVL[ZHHNV²IURP6XQGD\)HE 1 through Sunday, March 15. The library ZKRVHUHDGHUVUHDFKWKHJRDO¿UVWZLQV bragging rights. If no library has reached a million pages by March 15, the library with the most pages read wins. The top 10 readers for the Pendleton Public Library will receive prizes. Each Monday, page tallies will be reported and the set of thermometers tracking each library’s progress will be updated. Books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, and audiobooks checked out from the library can be counted. Items you purchase yourself do not count. Readers are encouraged to register, pick up a bookmark and record pages starting Sunday. Library staff can look up the number of pages for audiobooks and H%RRNV)RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQFDOO0DU\ )LQQH\DW (YHQLQJRI(OHJDQFHEHQH¿WV Walla Walla hospice WALLA WALLA — A contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef in 2009 will serve as a EHQH¿WDXFWLRQHHUIRUDEHQH¿WIRUWKH:DOOD Walla Community Hospice. Robin Leventhal, a culinary arts instructor at Walla Walla Community College, also will emcee the Evening of Elegance, which includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, a four-course meal and a live and silent auction. Up for bid include items from Public House 124, Dunham Cellars, The Ocean Lodge in Cannon Beach and Disneyland. (The full auction catalog will be available at www. wwhospice.org). 7KHHYHQWLV6DWXUGD\)HEDW p.m. at the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center, 6 W. Rose St., Walla Walla. The cost is $100 per person and UHVHUYDWLRQVPXVWEHFRQ¿UPHGE\7XHVGD\ )HE7RPDNHUHVHUYDWLRQVFRQWDFW 525-5561 or hillary@wwhospice.org. Widows, widowers set potluck gathering PENDLETON — A potluck event is SODQQHGE\::)ULHQGV Area widows and widowers are invited for friendship and food. 7KHHYHQWLV7KXUVGD\)HEDWSP at the home of Marjorie Iburg, 404 N.W. Horn St., Pendleton. A main dish will be provided and those in attendance may bring a salad or dessert. )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQFRQWDFWOLQJXV# wtechlink.us. Concerts features orphaned children from India, Ethiopia A children’s choir that features rescued and orphaned children from India and Ethiopia are featured in a pair of upcoming concert presentations. As part of its Light Your World Tour, +LV/LWWOH)HHWZLOOSHUIRUP6XQGD\)HE 8 at 6 p.m. at Hermiston High School, 600 6)LUVW6WDQG:HGQHVGD\)HEDW p.m. at Living Word Christian Center, 401 Northgate, Pendleton. There’s no admission charge for either performance, but love offerings will be taken to support the ministry. Also, merchandise will be available for purchase. 7KH+LV/LWWOH)HHWRUJDQL]DWLRQSURYLGHV help in training and educating orphaned FKLOGUHQ)RXQGHGLQLQIRUPDWLRQ DERXWWKHQRQSUR¿WRUJDQL]DWLRQFDQEH found at www.hislittlefeet.org or by calling 866-252-3988. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276- 8100). BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Li- brary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541- 966-0380). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $$3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 60. Meet new friends, enjoy pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541- 276-1926. (541-276-7101). TOT TIME, 1-2 p.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. For children ages 0-5. Cost is $1 per child. (541- 276-8100). ADULT COMPUTER CLASS, 3 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Learn the basics of computers, including In- ternet searches, email and more. Free, but class size is limited to 8 and pre-registration is requested. (541-966-0380). FROZEN SING-ALONG, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Enjoy a big screen showing of Disney’s Frozen: Sing Along Edi- tion. Movie-style popcorn provid- ed. Free and all ages welcome. CRIBBAGE NIGHT, 6:30 p.m., *UHDW3DFL¿F:LQH&RIIHH&R 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. New and experienced players wel- come. Bring boards and cards. (509-240-7460). HANSELL TOWN HALL MEET- ING, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater American Legion hall, 424 N.E. Eighth Ave. Sen. Hansell will discuss transportation and other issues of interest to citizens of District 29. Free and open to the public. (Branden Pursinger 503- 986-1729). VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., call 541-969-3057 to RSVP and for driving directions. Bring a veg- an dish and recipe. New vegans welcome. Gluten-free friendly group. THURSDAY, JAN. 29 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276- 8100). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewa- ter. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and older and $5 for adults. All ages welcome. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $3.50 for seniors 50 and over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for Meals on Wheels home delivery. Extra 50 cents if center provides table service. Transpor- tation can be arranged by dona- tion. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $$3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 60. Meet new friends, enjoy pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541- 276-1926. (541-276-7101). SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. 7KH ¿UVW KRXU ZLOO LQFOXGH ORWV RI gym activities, with the second hour focusing on life skills for middle and high school students. Free, but registration is request- ed. (Danny Bane 541-379-4250). THE ARC OF UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615). FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist- ed Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join jam session or just listen. Refreshments served. (541-567-3141). OPEN MIC NIGHT, 7-8:45 SP*UHDW3DFL¿F:LQH&RIIHH Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. Enjoy local talent or try your hand at the stage. Call 541-276-8100 to get on performers list. FRIDAY, JAN. 30 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276- 8100). KRISPY KREME DONUT FUNDRAISER SALE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hermiston Wal-Mart, 1350 N. First St., or 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Main Street Market, 225 6 0DLQ 6W 6WDQ¿HOG &RVW LV $11 per dozen origina glazed. All SURFHHGVZLOOEHQH¿WWKH6WDQ¿HOG High School band trip to Lake Chelan, Wash., in April. STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-966-0380). STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bo- nanza St. AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Older siblings welcome. (541- 966-0380). BREW TASTING, 4:30-7 p.m., *UHDW3DFL¿F:LQH&RIIHH&R 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. Sun River Brewing is the featured brewery. 21 and over only, no tasting fee. VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. SATURDAY, JAN. 31 FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. Cost is $4.50 per SHUVRQ 3URFHHGV EHQH¿W WKH Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center project. FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Family art experience for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (541-278-9201). HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in art project class for adults. (541-278-9201). ART + KIDS = FUN, 1-4 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendle- ton. Children ages 5-12 (and their parent or guardian) are invited to drop in and explore crafts at sev- eral stations during this annual Pepsi Primetime @ the Museum event. Participants will take home their projects at the end of the day. Free, and preregistration is not required. (541-429-7700). SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY TIME, 3-6 p.m., Children’s Muse- um of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For children who may need a quieter, less crowded environment. Free for members/$1 for non-members. Registration required. (541-276- 1066). SNO ROAD MURDER MYS- TERY, 7 p.m., Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for a couple. Limited seating. (541- 376-0421). “FUSION,” 7:30 p.m., Vert Au- ditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. J.D. Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys and Oregon East Symphony perform a collaborative concert of sym- phonic pop country. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $45 for a family, DYDLODEOHDWWKH2(6RI¿FH$UP- chair Books, BrownPaperTickets. com or at the door. (541-276- 0320). SUNDAY, FEB. 1 SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free for special needs children and families. (541- 276-8100). ADULT OPEN GYM, 7-9 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free ac- cess for ages 16 and up. (541- 276-8100). ——— The EO publishes a list of coming events as space allows. It’s posted weekly at www.eas- toregonian.com. All items are as- VXPHGIUHHQRQSUR¿WDQGRSHQWR the public unless otherwise not- ed. Coming events items should be submitted well in advance to community@eastoregonian.com.
