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8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - December 2018 Kid-friendly calendar KIDS CLUB, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Hermiston 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 available. (541- 561-5573). I CAN HEALTH AND DENTAL CLASS, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Umatilla Head Start Center, 1371 3rd Street. This combined “I CAN” class fo- cuses on helping parents learn how to prevent illness and injuries, when it’s time to take their child to the ER, and how to improve their children’s oral health. Free. For details call 541-667-6172. Wednesday, Dec. 12. MONDAYS TOT TIME AT THE GYM, 10 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. $2 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). DROP-IN ART STUDIO, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Kids from 0 to 12 have free access to PCA’s art materials and studio space. Youngsters are encouraged to experiment with drawing, painting, collage and other art projects, work- ing alone or with a group. Children under 8 need a parent present; adults can participate, too! (541-278- 9201). Mondays through Dec. 17. EASTERN OREGON DOWN SYNDROME 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. TUESDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254). 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. CASUAL MAGIC NIGHT, 6 to 9 p.m., Great Pacific, 403 S Main St., Pendleton. This weekly get-together for players of Mag- ic: The Gathering is open to all, in a casual environment. Free. (541-310-0498). BOARDMAN TREE LIGHTING, 6-8 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road. Bring the kids to see this free annual event. (541- 481-7243). Tuesday, Dec. 4. CHRISTMAS BY THE CAMPFIRE, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 THURSDAYS N. Main St. Enjoy an evening of holiday standards and cowboy songs performed by Barbara Nelson, with s’mores served at the break. Tickets: $8; call 541-278-9201. Tuesday, Dec. 18. 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). ADVENTURE STORY TIME, 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Special stories and activities for de- velopmentally disabled children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton 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 5 p.m., Pend- leton Rec Center Gym. Free help for youth age 12 to 18 facing challenges. Gym activi- ties, 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. 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 and Fourth 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). HERMISTON TREE LIGHTING, 6 p.m., downtown festival street. Enjoy cocoa, campfires, carriage rides, and caroling. Free. (541-667-5018). Thursday, Dec. 6. FRIDAYS PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10 a.m., Weston Public Library, 108 East Main St. Books, music, early literacy skills, simple crafts and snacks. All preschoolers and their parents/caregivers are welcome. (541-566-2378). 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- 541-481-7212 • 450 Tatone Street, Boardman, OR 97818