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8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - February 2018 Kid-friendly calendar MONDAYS TOT TIME, 10 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle- ton. $1 for children from newborns to age 5. (541-276-8100). 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). EASTERN OREGON DOWN SYN- DROME SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., ARC Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Parents and caregivers of Down Syndrome children are welcome. Free. (541-720-7880). Third Mondays. MESSY ART, 5:30 tp 6:30 p.m., Pendle- ton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. 2- to 6-year-olds accompanied by an adult can enjoy an hour of creative play and social- izing between tots and grown-ups. This free drop-in class offers fun activities you can recreate at home, with a focus on support- ive early education. Expect finger-and-toe painting, play dough, and homemade slime, so dress for a mess. (541-278-9201.) Mon- day, Feb. 5. CASON’S PLACE GRIEF RECOVERY CENTER MEETING, 6 p.m., 1416 S.E. faces, then moving on to artificial injuries and disguises. Open to local teens. Five sessions meet on Wednesdays through March 21. Free; call to regis- ter. (541-278-9201). Starts Wednes- day, Feb. 21. Court Ave., Pendleton. Cason’s Place Grief Support for Children and Families of Eastern Oregon holds regular organizational meeting for those interested in volunteering. Board meets at 5:30; general meeting at 6 p.m. (503-720- 1620). Last Mondays. TUESDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Stanfield 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., Pend- leton. Each month features a different theme. Free with admission. (541-276- 1066). First Tuesdays. CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Join us for a different craft each week (except 12/26); sometimes group projects, sometimes individual. For all ages. (541-966-0380). STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton- Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton- Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (Lili Schmidt: 541-938-8247). ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light refreshments. Free; open to all. Donations accepted. Fourth Tuesdays. ACRYLIC PAINTING, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Teens can discover their own painting styles and techniques, and get comfortable working with paint. We’ll learn different approaches to paint- ing (with a little help from Bob Ross) and finish two original paintings in acrylic.. Four sessions meet on Tuesdays through Feb. 27. Free; call to register. (541-278-9201). Starts Tuesday, Feb. 6. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center Foundation Room, 510 SW Dorian Ave. Kids ages 5 to 9 will learn to make and bake delicious Valentine creations – parental assistance appreci- ated. Cost $12, supplies included. Register by Feb. 1. Details: 541-276-8100. Tuesday, Feb. 6. WEDNESDAYS BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Music and movement session for youngsters, from birth to age 4. Free. (541- 567-2882). TOTS DO ART, 10:20 to 11 a.m., Pen- dleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Kids up to age 4 and a parent/adult will learn about art together with hands-on projects and inspiration from a different artist each week. the three-sesson course is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, plus a $5 materials fee. (541-278-9201.) STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). ADULT & TEEN COLOR CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Bring something to work on and don’t forget to stay inside the lines. (541-966-0380). First Wednesdays. KIDS CLUB, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Herm- iston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave. Parents get a night off and kids, age 5 to 12, get games, crafts, snacks, music, and activities. Free; transportation avail- able. (541-561-5573). Wednesdays. STAGE MAKE-UP, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. J.J. Hill teaches the basics of stage make-up, starting with aging your THURSDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendle- ton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Books, songs and crafts for toddlers. (541-966- 0380). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton- Freewater. (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). SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. For children from birth to age 4. (541-481-2665.) SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center Gym. Free help for youth age 12 to 18 facing challenges. Gym activities, followed by life skills class on topics like success at school and building a good self-image. For details, call 541-276- 3987. MOPS, 6 to 8 p.m., Pendleton Baptist Church, 3202 S.W. Nye. Mothers of Pre- Schoolers welcome moms of toddlers for support and interaction with other parents. (541-969-4696). First Thursdays. 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). CIRCLE OF PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hermiston Center for School Readiness (Building “C”), 502 W. Standard Ave. Share the easy and tough moments of parenting with an encouraging, non-judgemental group of other parents. Free meal for parents and kids; free child care. Call to register: 541-667-6091. Sec- ond Thursdays. FREE COOKING CLASS, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., McNary Heights Elementary School, 120 Columbia, Umatilla. Offered in Spanish