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April 2018 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 9 Find fun activities for you and your child... all month long! nter 2 W. gh ging, ild - Main asic c or PCA. l 5. .m. Main k in sics ens; arts or , ton e - OLS, - at a me , , sic, ts and snacks. All preschoolers and their parents/caregivers are welcome. (541-566- 2378). STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Join Ms. Kim for stories, songs and crafts. For all ages. (541-966-0380). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541- 567-2882). FUN FRIDAY, 10:30 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. 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). FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331 near Wildhorse Resort & Casino), Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-966-9748). First Fridays. MOM AND BABY SUPPORT GROUP, 9 to 11 a.m., mtg. room 3/4, CHI St. Anthony Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pend- leton. Group offers safe environment for moms to gather, discuss issues, and find support. (541-278-2627). First and third Fridays. 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. INTRO TO PROGRAMMING: DIGITAL STORYTELLING WITH SCRATCH, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., Sunridge Middle School, Room 206, 700 S.W. Runnion Ave., Pend- leton. Saturday Academy sponsors this free class just for girls, grades 5-6. See page 11 for details. (541-350-7334). Friday, April 13. NO SCHOOL YOUTH OPEN GYM, 9 a.m. to noon, Helen McCune Gym, Pend- leton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Children from 7 to 11, can play dodgeball, basketball, ping pong and foosball - and compete in cup stacking contests. Cost: $5, includes a snack. (541-276-8100). Friday, April 13. NO SCHOOL MAKE-AND-TAKE CRAFTS, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Pen- dleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Out of school with nothing to do? Kids age 8 and up can drop into a make-and-take workshop at the Arts Center, this month’s theme is “Celebrate the Earth.” Students will make crafts they can take home at the end of the session. (541-278-9201.) Friday, April 13. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THE- ATER, 6 to 9 p.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Middle and high school students in the Hermiston Children’s Theater present a night of fun and mystery as you eat, drink and solve a murder. “Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman,” features catered dinner, zany characters, outrageous dialogue and audience partici- pation. Tickets: $25, single; $40, couples. (541-667-5018). Friday, April 27. 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 CRAFTS FOR KIDS, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft proj- ects for children in the 5th grade and younger. (541- 567-2882). PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Cen- ter, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stan- field. $5 for full breakfast/$3 for lighter meal. Benefits general maintenance fund. Volunteers welcome. (541-449-1332). First Saturdays. FREE FIRST SATURDAY, all day, Heritage Station Mu- seum, 108 S. W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Free admission. (541-276- 0012). First Satur- days. SAGE SATUR- DAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Free admis- sion for parents and kids. (541-481-7243). Second Saturdays. ALL-YOU-CAN- EAT BREAKFAST, 6-10 a.m., White Eagle Grange, between Pendleton and Pilot Rock on Hwy 395 S. Suggested donation of $7 for ages 8 and up, $4 for ages 5-7; free for 4 and under. Donate two canned food items for $1 discount. (Gail: 541-276-3778). Third Saturdays. UMATILLA SAGE RIDERS PLAY DAY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., USR arena, 81907 N. Hwy. 395, Hermiston. Monthly play days include several events such as barrels, poles, and others depending on weather. Spectators welcome. (541-561-0695). Last Saturdays through Nov. (except June). BABYSITTING BASICS 101, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center, Conference Center 1, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston. Babysitters, age 10 to 15 will learn childcare techniques, things to expect, basic first aid and infant CPR. Class fee: $40, includes lunch and materials. Ad- vance registration required. (541-667- 3509). Saturday, April 7. ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY, 9 a.m., Ace Hardware parking lot, 1845 N. First St., Hermiston. Hermiston Parks & Rec and Rotary are sponsor this annual event. See page 11 for details. Free. (541- 567-5521). Saturday, April 7. ADAMS DAY, 8 a.m., downtown Adams and Loiland Field. Day-long celebration kicking off the Triangle Little League sea- son includes a parade, breakfast, book sale, bake sale, yard sales, vendors in the city park and Friendship Center, and baseball games all day. Free admission. (541-566-3038). Saturday, April 14. KID’S FISHING DERBY, 10 a.m. to noon, McNary Ponds near dam, 82790 De- vore Road, Umatilla. Bring your kids from age 2 through 11 for a nice morning of fish- ing in ponds stocked with trout. Special fish will be tagged for prizes. Bring your own fishing pole and gear; some loaner poles may be available. An adult must accompa- ny all children but fish must be reeled in by the child. Free. (541-276-2344). Saturday, April 14. MOTHER DAUGHTER NIGHT, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vert Club Room. SORRY, THIS EVENT IS SOLD-OUT. Always one of the year’s most popular events. Advance tickets are $16.50 per guest. (541-276-8100.) Sat- urday, April 28. 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.
