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COMMUNITY Tuesday, April 12, 2016 East Oregonian Baseball, apple pie and Adams Day By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian With spring in the air, the tiny town of Adams is getting ready to have a ball. Celebrating the start of the Triangle Little League season, Adams Day also features a whole host of activities throughout town. The all-day festivities kick off Saturday with the Ladies Club serving up a hearty breakfast of biscuits and gravy for $5 at the Friendship Center. Also, you won’t want to miss their delicious cinnamon rolls or a slice of pie, which will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To help support the Adams Public Library, the annual book sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon. The parade gets rolling at 9 a.m. on South Main Street and heads to Loiland Field on North Main Street. People are encouraged to bring an entry and register for the parade at 8 a.m. at the beginning of the route. Opening ceremonies for Little League start after the parade and baseball games will take place throughout the day. The public is invited to come out and support the community’s youths as they swing for the fences. The public can shop for a variety of goods from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — with everything from jewelry and home decor to clothing and specialty foods — as EO file photo The Glory Riders of Oregon march in the 2015 Adams Day parade. This year’s event, which celebrates the start of the Triangle Little League season, is Saturday, April 16. FUDIWHUV DQG YHQGRUV ¿OO Adams City Park. In addi- tion, there are communi- ty-wide yard sales. Also, be sure to catch up with the Lion of the Weston-McEwen Lions Club. Throughout the day, the Lion will help hand out information about the local service club and its projects, as well as sell popcorn. For more information, call Ellyn at 541-566-3987 or contact Debi at 541-566- 2902, 541-429-0348 or castor3324@gmail.com. ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 EO file photo COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, APRIL 12 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basket- ball. (541-276-8100). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stan¿eld Public /i- brary, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449- 1254). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Se- nior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children un- der 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/ dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by dona- tion. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541- 276-7101). CELEBRATION OF NATION- AL SERVICE EVENT, 1:30 p.m., Nixyaawii Governance Center, 46411 Ti’mine Way, Mission. Cele- bration of service groups including Foster Grandparents, Vista, Senior Companions and more. Pendleton mayor Phil Houk, Chief Gary Burke and Umatilla County Commission- er Geroge Murdock will give re- marks. Everyone welcome. TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BET- TER BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Free fall preven- tion program for older adults. No experience needed. Wear com- fortable clothing and shoes with Àexible soles. (Helena Wolfe 541- 561-5443). CRAFTERNOONS, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public /ibrary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Drop in for a craft proj- ect — sometimes a group effort, sometimes individual projects. (541-966-0380). INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., ,rrigon Public /ibrary, 490 Main St. All materials provided by the library. Bring snacks to share. Free. PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave. (541-966-0380). PENDLETON EAGLES BIN- GO, 6:30-9 p.m., Pendleton Ea- gles /odge No. 28, 428 S. Main St. (541-278-2828). STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public /ibrary, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. For el- ementary school-age children. (/ili Schmidt 541-938-8247) EASTERN OREGON FORUM, 7 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Science & Technology Building room 200, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Northwest Public Radio reporter Anna King will present “Daughters of Han- ford.” Cost is $6 at the door (free for members). HERMISTON EAGLES BIN- GO, 7 p.m., Hermiston Eagles /odge, 160 N.W. Second St. (541- 289-7107). WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basket- ball. (541-276-8100). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Herm- iston Public /ibrary, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public /i- brary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541- 966-0380). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public /ibrary, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL EO file photo The Main Street Cowboys Spring Carnival will be in town April 13-17 in the Pendleton Chamber of Com- merce parking lot at Main Street and Frazer Avenue. SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541- 276-7101). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Stan¿eld Community Center, 225 W. Roo- sevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. 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 BEGINNING COM- PUTER COURSE, 3 p.m., Pend- leton Public /ibrary meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free, but reg- istration required. (541-966-0380). PENDLETON KINDERGAR- TEN REGISTRATION, 4-7 p.m., Pendleton Early /earning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St. Children who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016 are eligible. Bring child’s birth certi¿cate, Social Security card and immunization records. Required forms can be downloaded and ¿lled out in advance from the dis- trict website, www.pendleton.k12. or.us (541-966-3300). MAIN STREET COWBOYS SPRING CARNIVAL, 5 p.m. to close, Chamber of Commerce/rail- road parking lots, Main Street and Frazer Avenue, Pendleton. Tickets are $2.75 per ride, $32 for a book of 10, $25 for all-day ride pass. “AUTISM: THE MUSICAL,” 6 p.m., Pendleton Public /ibrary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. The 2007 docu- mentary screening is part of autism awareness activities. Free admis- sion. (541-966-0380). “BROKEN PROMISES,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School au- ditorium, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave. Four teens living on the edge are lured into prostitution in this presen- tation about the dangers of the sex traf¿cking trade. Free admission mature content suitable for teens and older. VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., call 541-969-3057 to RSVP and for driving directions. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free friend- ly group. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basket- ball. (541-276-8100). PENDLETON KINDERGAR- TEN REGISTRATION, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pendleton Early /earning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St. Children who are 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016 are eligible. Bring child’s birth certi¿cate, Social Secu- rity card and immunization records. Required forms can be download- ed and ¿lled out in advance from the district website, www.pendle- ton.k12.or.us (541-966-3300). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Public /ibrary, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. (/ili Schmidt 541- BRIEFLY Local legislators to discuss ballot measures PENDLETON — Sen. Bill Hansell and Rep. Greg Barreto will talk about ballot measures and what they mean during the upcoming Round Up Republican Women’s meeting. The public is invited to the no-host luncheon gathering Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Red lion, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. The event also includes a short business meeting. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday morning by contacting roundup republicanwomen@ hushmail.com or 541-276- 1206. Buttercreek Boys ring in spring Cole Glover hits a single off the tee during the 2015 Adams Day at Loiland Field. This year’s event, which celebrates the start of the Triangle Little League season, is Saturday, April 16. 938-8247). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Se- nior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children un- der 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/ dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by dona- tion. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541- 276-7101). CANOLA BLACKLEG DIS- EASE FIELD WORKSHOP, 1 p.m., Columbia Basin Ag Research Center, 48037 Tubbs Ranch Road, Pendleton. /earn how to spot blackleg disease in canola. Take ¿rst driveway and gather in the parking lot on the south side of state buildings watch for signs. Free. (Mary Corp 541-278-5403). TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BET- TER BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Free fall preven- tion program for older adults. No experience needed. Wear com- fortable clothing and shoes with Àexible soles. (Helena Wolfe 541- 561-5443). SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Includes gym ac- tivities and life skills for middle and high school students. Free, but reg- istration requested. (Danny Bane 541-379-4250). MAIN STREET COWBOYS SPRING CARNIVAL, 4 p.m. to close, Chamber of Commerce/rail- road parking lots, Main Street and Frazer Avenue, Pendleton. Tickets are $2.75 per ride, $32 for a book of 10, $25 for all-day ride pass. Page 7A HERMISTON — The Buttercreek Boys will kick up the spring spirit while performing at the Chuckwagon Cafe. The event, which falls on the cafe’s Italian night, is Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at 81027 Highway 395 North, Hermiston. For more information, chuckwagonefamily@ gmail.com, 541-567-6329 or search Facebook for “Chuckwagon Cafe.” Club meeting takes ÀigKt PENDLETON — Lynn Tompkins, executive director of Blue Mountain Wildlife, will bring live birds to the upcoming Pendleton Bird Club meeting. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which starts with a potluck dinner Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the First Christan Church, 215 N. Main St., Pendleton. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share, as well as their own table service. Drinks will be provided. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jack Simons at 541-276-8566 or styletoil@ eoni.com. Java Junkies sets voter registration events UMATILLA — Area residents are reminded that April 26 is the last day to register to vote in Oregon for the upcoming election. A pair of voter registration drives are planned to assist people in registering to vote. The non-partisan events are Saturday, April 16 and Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Java Junkies, 1510 Sixth St., Umatilla. For more information, contact Alex Hobbs at alecthom2@gmail.com. :orksKops oIIer special education inIormation A pair of workshops about special education are offered in the area. Presented by FACT Oregon, Understanding Special Education and the IEP: Development, Process, and Your Critically Important Role on the Team is Tuesday, April 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the recreation building at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, 73315 July Grounds, Mission. It includes child care, a meal DQGSUL]HUDIÀH Understanding Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education is Wednesday, April 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. at InterMountain Education Service District, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. The sessions are free for parents/family members, and $25 for professionals. For more information or to register, contact call 503-786-6082, 888-988- 3228, registration@ factoregon.org or visit www.factoregon.org. Women educators to meet at WildKorse MISSION — The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International for Women Educators is having a conference at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Catch the Wave of Diversity and Change is April 29 through May 1 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, located off Interstate 84 at Exit 216. The cost for non-members is $10, which includes PDUs for all sessions. The gathering features activities, workshops and keynote presentations by Camille Preus, president of Blue Mountain Community College; Wesley Mitchell, education major and student teacher; and Beverly Helm, immediate past international president. For more information or to register, visit www. deltakappagamma.org or call Vickie Jackson at 541-566-2744. 5K RUN, 5K WALK, 10K RUN, KID'S BUTTE SCOOT All races begin & end at Hermiston's Butte Park DRAWINGS • FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Online registration & race information at WWW.BUTTECHALLENGE.COM REGISTER ONLINE BY APRIL 21ST TO ORDER A CUSTOM TECHNICAL RACE T-SHIRT All proceeds benefit THE HERMISTON CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM Thank you for your support!