Wednesday, November 21, 2018
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
East Oregonian/Hermiston Herald
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Holiday Events
TUESDAY, DEC. 4
BOARDMAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING,
6-8 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road. (541-
481-7243).
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5
WASSAIL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, 2-4
p.m., Badgley Hall, Eastern Oregon University,
La Grande. Holiday refreshments with the North-
east Oregon Area Health Education Center and
OHSU School of Nursing. (541-962-3422, www.
neoahec.org).
THURSDAY, DEC. 6
HERMISTON TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY,
6 p.m., downtown festival street. Music, camp-
fires, hot chocolate, vendors and Christmas tree
lighting. (541-667-5018).
UMATILLA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY,
6:30 p.m., city park, near library
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
HOLIDAY BARREL TASTING, various times
at Walla Walla Valley (including Milton-Freewa-
ter) wineries and tasting rooms. With a festive at-
mosphere of the season, winemakers and cellar
staff provide samples of future releases. (www.
wallawallawine.com).
PENDLETON WINTERFEST, 6 p.m., Pendle-
ton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. Dinner
followed by auction of decorated trees and bas-
kets. Tickets are $40. (www.sahpendleton.org)
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & MORE, 8 a.m.
to noon, Milton-Freewater Community Building,
109 N.E. Fifth St. Meal ($5) from 8-11 a.m.;
cookie making and gift store open from 8:30 a.m.
to noon. Kids ages 2-18 can shop in the Little
Angels Gift Store (no parents allowed) — all gifts
$10 and under and includes gift wrapping. Free
pictures with Santa. (541-938-5563).
CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m., Oxford Suites, 1050 N. First St., Herm-
iston Features local artists and refreshments
(janbeitel@outlook.com).
THE ARC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3
p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston. Also, food available for pur-
chase. (Deanna Plum, 541-567-7567).
HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Echo
Community Church, 21 N. Bonanza St. Includes
a raffle.
ST. MARY’S HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 2
p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court
Ave., Pendleton. Brunch, lunch and desserts
available for purchase, raffles and more. $1
admission includes one raffle ticket. (541-215-
3464).
THE ARC HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3
p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston. Food available for purchase
and 25 vendors (541-561-7567).
ARTIFACTORY, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St.
Patrick’s Parish Hall, 525 Gale St., Heppner.
Holiday bazaar to benefit Heppner Day Care
(Vendor tables $20, call Andrea Nelson, 541-
720-4399).
PENDLETON WINTERFEST FAMILY DAY,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center,
1601 Westgate. View decorated trees, pictures
with Santa, family games and refreshments.
(www.sahpendleton.org).
HOLIDAY BARREL TASTING, various times
at Walla Walla Valley (including Milton-Freewa-
ter) wineries and tasting rooms. With a festive at-
mosphere of the season, winemakers and cellar
staff provide samples of future releases. (www.
wallawallawine.com).
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS HOLI-
DAY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Echo Community Cen-
ter, 20 N. Bonanza. Combined symphony and
chorale ensembles. Free admission, but reserva-
Staff photo by E.J. Harris
Juan Ortega, 15, of Pendleton prepares for a hard landing while jumping a plastic sled on Wednesday, Dec. 27,
2017, while sledding at Aldrich Park in Pendleton.
tions are highly recommended. (541-289-4696,
inwm@machmedia.net).
WINTERFEST LIGHT PARADE & CHILI
FEED, 6 p.m., downtown Pilot Rock. Followed
by hot chocolate and chili in the council cham-
bers. (541-443-5832).
WELCOME SANTA DRIVE 2018, 6-8 p.m.,
follow the SECO Pallets sleigh as Santa travels
from Boardman’s Main Street to the SAGE Cen-
ter. Santa will then set up in the parking lot for
pictures. Also, enjoy hot chocolate and goodies.
(541-303-3221).
SUNDAY, DEC. 9
CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE, 9 a.m. to
6 p.m., Oxford Suites, 1050 N. First St., Herm-
iston Features local artists and refreshments
(janbeitel@outlook.com).
HOLIDAY BARREL TASTING, various times
at Walla Walla Valley (including Milton-Freewa-
ter) wineries and tasting rooms. With a festive at-
mosphere of the season, winemakers and cellar
staff provide samples of future releases. (www.
wallawallawine.com).
HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 2 p.m., Vert Au-
ditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Ore-
gon East Symphony presents the annual holiday
concert, which also features other community
groups, including the Pendleton Men’s Chorus,
Sisters in Song, Eastern Oregon Community Big
Band and Our Songs are Alive. Tickets are $25
for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students or
$65 for a family. (www.oregoneastsymphony.org,
541-276-0320).
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS HOLI-
DAY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Connell High School,
1100 W. Clark Road, Connell, WA. Combined
symphony and chorale concert featuring Inland
Northwest Musicians ensembles. (541-289-
4696, inwm@machmedia.net).
THURSDAY, DEC. 13
MAIN STREET MAGIC CRAWL, 5-8 p.m.,
North Main Street, Milton-Freewater. A night
of shopping, wine and beer tasting, art & craft
vendors, photos with Santa and more. (541-938-
5563).
SUNDAY, DEC. 16
THE ARC CHRISTMAS PARTY, 2-3:30 p.m.,
The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston. Enjoy refreshments, crafts and a visit
Enjoy those precious
moments with friends
& family
from Santa. To participate in gift exchange, bring
a wrapped present, $5 limit. (541-567-7615).
GREAT PACIFIC XMAS PAGEANT, time to
be announced at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee
Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. The all-ages
event features a variety of regional musical acts
amping up the holiday season. (541-276-1350).
TUESDAY, DEC. 18
IRRIGON CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CON-
TEST, judging held with prizes of $100 for first,
$75 for second and $50 for third. Must be in the
97844 zip code. (541-922-3047).
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
ELF RUN, 9 a.m., Irrigon Marina Park. Regis-
tration is $25 (with shirt by Dec. 15) or $30 after.
People are encouraged to dress up for a chance
to win medals. Hot chocolate and cookies at
the finish line. Benefits the Irrigon High School
basketball team (Tiffany Locey, tiffany.locey@
morrow.k12.or.us).
PANCAKES WITH SANTA, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Hermiston Community 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
by Dec. 19. (541-667-5018).
MONDAY, DEC. 24
BMCC CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER, 2-4 p.m.,
Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.
In its 48th year, the Blue Mountain Community
College student government will host the free
community dinner. Note the new time. (541-278-
5774).
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER, 11
a.m. to 2 p.m., Hermiston High School, 600 S.
First St. Free traditional Christmas meal fea-
tures ham (and limited turkey) and all the fixings.
For meal delivery or a ride, call 541-567-3013
through Friday. On Christmas, call 541-371-
9772. (To volunteer, call 541-371-9772).
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Pendleton Round-Up
& Happy Canyon
Gift Store
M-F 8:30-5 and Sat 10-4
1114 SW Court Ave • Pendleton • 541-276-2553
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