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,MKMUJMZ-);<-:67:-/768):-6<! Find fun activities for you and your child... all month long! Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfi eld. Crafting, game day or special event. (541-449-1254). STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youth welcome. (541-376-8411). MOM AND BABY SUPPORT GROUP, 9 to 11 a.m., mtg. room 3/4, CHI St. Anthony Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pendleton. Group offers safe environment for moms to gather, discuss issues, and fi nd support. (541- 278-2627). First and third Fridays. GAMER’S NIGHT, 7-10:30 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, McCune Gym. Sponsored by Pendleton Parks & Rec. Free organized tournament for middle and high schoolers with dance games and more. (541-276-8100.) Second Fridays. NIGHT AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Children’s Museum of East- ern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Parents get a night out and kids get dinner, games, crafts and more — for December a Reindeer Games Party is planned. Children must be 3+ and potty trained. Pre-regis- tration required. Cost is $20 (members) or $25 (non-members) for the fi rst child, $10 for each additional child. (541-276-1066). Third Fridays. 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.) Friday, Dec. 2. KIDS IN ACTION, 2 to 2:40 p.m., WIC Offi ce, 110 NE 4th Street, Hermiston. Learn the appropriate activities to incorporate into your children’s lifestyles. Free. (541-667- 2545.) Friday, Dec. 2. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, 5-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. Experience life in Bethlehem village, including live actors and animals and the sights, sounds and smells of long ago. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Free. (541- 567-9000). Friday, Dec. 2. HERMISTON COMMUNITY CHRIST- MAS CONCERT, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Kick off the holiday season with musicians and vocal- ists from Eastern Oregon, including the Hermiston Community Choir. Free. (801- 635-8415). Friday, Dec. 2. “HANDEL’S MESSIAH,” 7 p.m., Echo Community Center, 20 S. Bonanza. Combined symphony and chorale concert featuring Inland Northwest Musicians en- sembles. Free admission, but reservations are highly recommended. (541-289-4696, inwm@machmedia.net). Friday, Dec. 16. SATURDAYS L’IL BUCKS OPEN GYM, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for stu- dents in grades 1 to 3. (541-276-8100). FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pend- leton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in art project class for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (541- 278-9201). TOY TIME, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 6th Street. All ages are welcome to play with Legos and Keva plank building toys. (541-922-5704). SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft projects for children in the 5th grade and younger. (541-567- 2882). FREE FIRST SATURDAY, all day, Heri- tage Station Museum, 108 S. W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Free admission. (541-276- 0012). First Saturdays. SANTA PAWS, 10 a.m., Pendleton Art & Frame, 36 SW Court Ave. Bring in your well-behaved furry family members for a snapshot with Santa! Donations help support Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS). (541-276-0181). Saturday, Dec. 3. RETIRED EDUCATORS HOLIDAY BA- ZAAR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Roosters Restau- rant, 1515 Southgate. Raffl e items, crafts, food for sale and more. Proceeds benefi t grants for local teachers. (541-966-1100.) Saturday, Dec. 3. PENDLETON FESTIVAL OF TREES FAMILY DAY, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pend- leton Convention Center, 1601 West- gate. Admire the decorated trees and enjoy family games and refresh- ments. Free. (www.sahpendleton.org). Saturday, Dec. 3. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, 5-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. See Dec. 2 listing. Free. (541-567-9000). Saturday, Dec. 3. HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Handcrafted items, brunch, lunch and desserts for pur- chase, raffl es and more. Proceeds support the needy in the community. (541-276- 2751). Saturday, Dec. 10. DOWNTOWN HERMISTON CHRIST- MAS BAZAAR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, 164 E. Main St., Hermiston. Craft vendors and hourly door prize drawings. Proceeds benefi t church programs. (moon_stars49@yahoo. com). Saturday, Dec. 10. THE ARC CHRISTMAS PARTY, 2-4 p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy refresh- ments, bingo, caroling, crafts and a visit from Santa. To participate in gift exchange, bring a wrapped present, $5 limit. (541- 567-7615). Saturday, Dec. 10. “AN EVENING WITH THE CLASSICS,” 7 p.m., Hermiston High School performing arts auditorium, 600 S. First St. Hermis- ton’s own Kelly Kuo and Ron Blessinger will perform clas- sical music. Advance tickets: $20/adults, $10/students; $5 more at the door. Available at Hermiston Parks offi ce, Hermiston Chamber or www. desertartscouncil.com. Satur- day, Dec. 10. PANCAKES WITH SANTA, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Hermiston Con- ference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Breakfast, photos with Santa and holiday story shared by library staff. Tickets ($8, child; $10, adults; $30 family of 4) must be purchased in advance. (541-667-5018). Saturday, Dec. 17. “HANDEL’S MESSIAH,” 4 p.m., Echo Community Center, 20 S. Bonanza. Com- bined symphony and chorale concert featur- ing Inland Northwest Musicians ensembles. Free admission, but reservations are highly recommended. (541-289-4696, inwm@ machmedia.net). Saturday, Dec. 17. SUNDAYS SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, noon to 1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (541- 276-8100). GAMER’S NIGHT, 7-10:30 p.m., Pend- leton Rec Center, McCune Gym. Spon- sored by Pendleton Parks & Rec. Free organized tournament for middle and high schoolers with dance games and more. (541-276-8100.) Second Fridays. HERMISTON FESTIVAL OF TREES FAMILY DAY, 12 noon, Hermiston Confer- ence Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tree viewing and family games, refreshments. Suggested donation: $5 per family. (www. facebook.com/hermistonfestivaloftrees). Sunday, Dec. 4. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. See Dec. 2 listing. Free. (541-567-9000). Sunday, Dec. 4. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER, 1 to 4 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Free traditional Christmas meal features ham (and limited turkey) and all the fi xings. To volunteer, call 541-303- 5886. (541-567-3582). Sunday, Dec. 25.
