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8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - July 2018 Kid-friendly calendar MONDAYS EARLY MORNING BASKETBALL; 6 to 7 a.m., Helen McCune Gym, Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free, for all ages. (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). TUESDAYS EARLY MORNING BASKETBALL; 6 to 7 a.m., Helen McCune Gym, Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free, for all ages. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254). LEARNING PICNICS MILTON-FREE- WATER, 10 a.m. to noon, M-F Head Start Center, 1850 Key Blvd. This free series of classes gives parents and their children age 0-6 a chance to explore and build important literacy skills with free books and fun activi- ties offered each week. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. (541-564-0885.) Tuesdays through July 17. 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). ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Or- chard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light refreshments. Free; open to all. Dona- tions accepted. Fourth Tuesdays. WEDNESDAYS EARLY MORNING BASKETBALL; 6 to 7 a.m., Helen McCune Gym, Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free, for all ages. (541-276-8100). 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). FREE SUMMER MOVIES, 9:30 a.m. doors open, 10 a.m. movie begins, Herm- iston Cinema, 355 West Theatre Lane. Destiny Theatres offers free childrens films all month on Wed. and Thurs. mornings: Megamind 3D (7/4-5); Wonder (7/11-12); Surf’s Up (7/18-19); Captain Underpants (7/25-26). (541-567-1556). Wednesdays in July and Aug. 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). STANFIELD FOURTH OF JULY CEL- EBRATION, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Main Street and Bard Park. The day kicks off with the Fireman’s Breakfast and fun run (registration at 7 a.m.), parade begins at 10 a.m., activi- ties in the park run all day starting at 11 a.m., including duck race, raffles, vendors and more. Fireworks at dusk. Free. (541-449- 3831.) Wednesday, July 4. HERMISTON STARS & STRIPES CELEBRATION, 1 to 10:30 p.m., Butte Park. This annual Fourth of July event is the largest in Eastern Oregon. Enjoy fam- ily-friendly activities such as games, bounce houses, balloon ani- mals, face painting (4-8 p.m.), magic shows, bubble soc- cer, live music, food and merchandise from local vendors, and fireworks afer dark. Free. (541- 667-5018.) Wednes- day, July 4. PENDLETON FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, 10 a.m., runs down SW Dorion to Main Street, ends at Convention Center. This annual favorite include marching bands, equestrian groups, horse-drawn buggies and wagons, floats, and more. (541-377-7474.) Wednesday, July 4. PENDLETON FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS, dusk., launch site west of Wal*Mart. The fireworks are on this year and viewers can expect the largest display in Pendleton’s history! Donations graciously accepted; contact the Pendleton Rotary Foundation/Fireworks Fund at 541-276- 8245. Wednesday, July 4. AQUATIC PEPSI BLAST, Noon to 8 p.m., Pendleton Aquatic Center. Bring the kids down for free admission, a free Pepsi drink, swimming, games, prizes and some fun in the sun. Wednesday, July 18. THE LIFE OF MOZART, 6 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Travel- ing Lantern Theatre Company brings their special brand of story- telling in this play about Mozart’s life accom- panied by his music. Free. (541-966-0380). Wednesday, July 18. LIBRARY LAWN PARTY, 1 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Kids can enjoy Slip-n-slide, Tug-of- war, parachute play and more -- all outside. Free, registration not required (541-966- 0380). Wednesday, July 25. THURSDAYS EARLY MORNING BASKET- BALL; 6 to 7 a.m., Helen McCune Gym, Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free, for all ages. (541-276-8100). FREE SUMMER MOVIES, 9:30 a.m. doors open, 10 a.m. movie be- gins, Hermiston Cinema, 355 West Theatre Lane. Destiny The- atres offers free childrens films all month on Wed. and Thurs. mornings. See listing under Wednesday. (541-567-1556). Thurs- days in July and Aug. LEARNING PICNICS HERMISTON, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Butte Park (Funland), 1245 NW 7th. St. This free series of classes gives parents and their children age 0-6 a chance to explore and build important literacy skills with free books and fun activities offered each week. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. (541-564-0885.) Thursdays through July 26. 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). 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., Our family caring for yours. 541-481-7212 450 Tatone Street Boardman, OR 97818
