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-);<-:67:-/768):-6<7K\WJMZ Kid-friendly calendar MONDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St., Athena. Stories, crafts, movement activities, music and snacks. For newborns to age 6. (541-566-2470). ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (541-278-9201). SCIENCE CLUB, 4 p.m., Children’s Mu- seum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. $5 per month or $25/year, pre- registration required. For grades K through 3. (541-276-1066). Second Monday. CHILD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 2 to 2:40 p.m., WIC Offi ce, 110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston. Regular physical activity at any age helps maintain a healthy body. Learn the benefi ts of regular physical activity and practice fun ways to be physically active every day. Free. (541-564-6878.) Monday, Oct. 10. MENU PLANNING, 10 to 10:40 a.m., WIC Offi ce, 110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston. Learn smart grocery shopping tips that will save you money and make healthy food choices. Find out why a shopping list and price comparisons are important. Hosted by WIC. Free. (541-564-6878.) Monday, Oct. 17. INFANT FEEDING BEHAVIORS, 1 to 1:30 p.m., WIC Offi ce, 110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston. A baby’s behavior can be very confusing. Learn how and why your infant behaves the way they do and better under- stand what your baby needs. Free. (541- 564-6878.) Monday, Oct 24. MAKE YOUR OWN BABY FOOD, 2 to 2:40 p.m., WIC Offi ce, 110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston. Feeding your infant can be ex- pensive. This class shows the benefi ts and how to’s of making your own baby foods. Free. (541-564-6878.) Monday, Oct 24. NUTRITION FOR TWO, 2 to 2:40 p.m., WIC Offi ce, 110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston. Pregnant moms need to eat a healthy diet. WIC shows which foods offer the essen- tial nutrients needed to keep both you and baby healthy. Free. (541-667- 2545.) Monday, Oct. 31. HALLOW- EEN CARNIVAL, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Pendleton Conven- tion Center, 1601 Westgate. Drop by for some indoor trick-or-treating and show off your creative costumes. Kids can enjoy games, prizes, candy, soda and popcorn. Sponsored by Pendleton Parks & Rec. Free. (541-966-0228). Monday, Oct. 31. TUESDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Stanfi eld Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254). SENSORY EXPLORATION, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. This month will feature Pirate Sensory Explora- tion. Free with admission. (541-276-1066). First Tuesday. TERRIFICALLY FREE TUESDAY, all day, Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Story time is held from 4 to 5 p.m. (541-276-1066). First and Third Tuesdays. CRAFTERNOONS, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Join us for a different craft each week; sometimes group projects, sometimes individual. For age 4 and up. (541-966-0380). ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 6 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light re- freshments. Free; open to all. Donations accepted. Fourth Tuesdays. STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elemen- tary school-age children. (Lili Schmidt: 541-938-8247). NURTURING PARENTING, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oregon Child Development Coali- tion Offi ce, 1300 Shannon Way, Hermiston. OCDC offers a fun way to learn to work as a family, recognize and understand feelings, and build nurturing parent- ing routines to improve children’s behaviors, at- titudes and child development. Class pre- sented in both Spanish and English. Free. (541-564-8011.) Tuesday, Oct. 4; repeats Oct. 11. TEEN HAL- LOWEEN MOVIE, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Hang with the big kids at this free screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” (541-966-0380.) Tuesday, Oct. 25. WEDNESDAYS BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). LEGO CLUB, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. We provide the Legos, participants provide the creativ- ity. (541-966-0380). First and Second Wednesdays. PAJAMA STORY TIME, 6 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Put the kids in their PJs and bring them on down! Free for all ages. (541-966-0380). Wednesday, Oct. 5. PEPPA PIG TODDLER EVENT, 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Bring your littlest in for pig- themed crafts and activities, followed by a screening of “Peppa Pig.” Free, registration required; call 541-966-0380. Wednesday, Oct. 12. KIDS HALLOWEEN MOVIE, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Youngsters will enjoy this free screen- ing of “Hotel Transylvania.” (541-966-0380.) Wednesday, Oct. 26. THURSDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Books, songs and crafts for tod- dlers. (541-966-0380). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewa- ter. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247). WEEKLY STORY TIME, 10:40 a.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 6th Street. (541-922-5704). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Pilot Rock Public Library, 144 N. Alder Place. (541-443-3285). MAGIC GAME NIGHT, 7 to 9 p.m., Subway (inside Wal-Mart), 2203 SW Court Place, Pendleton. Magic: The Gathering fans are invited to meet and play with other MTG players. Free. (541-310-0498). NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2001 N.W. 56th Drive (west side of Eastern Oregon Regional Airport), Pendleton. Demonstrations of weather forecasting technology, displays from Life Flight, emer- gency management and the Unmanned Aerial Systems Test Range, and a special fi re weather balloon release. Refreshments Kid Biz Directory Preschool, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, Day Camps, Tutoring and Cheerleading Camps 541-571-2313 295 E. Main St. Suite 2W, Hermiston, OR www.gemsandgentskidscenter.com