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December 2018 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 9 Find fun activities for you and your child... all month long! ctivi- 449-1254). STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo ood Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youth 87. 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, nter 9 to 11 a.m., mtg. room 3/4, CHI St. Anthony 2 W. Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pend- leton. Group offers safe environment for ging, moms to gather, discuss issues, and find support. (541-278-2627). First and third Fridays. ld HERMISTON COMMUNITY CHRIST- - MAS CHOIR, 7 p.m., Hermiston HS Audi- torium. Bring the family for an evening of ourt carols to spark your Christmas spirit. Free; donations accepted for Agape House. (541- her 667-501). Friday, Dec. 7. p.m., SATURDAYS 235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft projects for children in the 5th grade and younger. (541-567-2882). SAGE SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Free admission for parents and kids. (541- 481-7243). Second Saturdays. FREE FIRST SATURDAY, all day, Heri- tage Station Museum, 108 S. W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Free admission. (541-276- 0012). First Saturdays. NUTCRACKER BALLET, 2 p.m., BMCC Bob Clapp Theatre, Pendleton. The final performance of Pendleton Ballet Theatre’s annual presentation of “The Nutcracker” is SOLD OUT. (970-261-5331). Saturday, Dec. 1. GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL WITH SANTA, 6 p.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. Take your best shot at Santa during this fun event! Two age groups can play: Youth (8 to 16) or Open (12 and up). Cost $22 per child, registration required. (541- 276-8100). FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in art project class for children up to age 12. Children under 8 m., should be accompanied by an adult. (541-278-9201). TOY TIME, 10 a.m. ers to 2 p.m., Umatilla Public me. Library, 700 6th Street. All ages are welcome to play ston with Legos and Keva plank building toys. (541-922- 5704). SATURDAY CRAFTS eld. FOR KIDS, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 41- p.m., Hermiston Public Library, Full Service Event Facility 12000 Sq. Ft. Great Room 3 Meeting Rooms Executive Board Room Commercial Kitchen Integrated Audio Visual Equipment Parties • Private Events • Corporate Training 541.289.9800 eotechermiston.com Saturday, Dec. 1. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & MORE, 8 a.m. to noon, Milton-Freewa- ter Community Bldg., 109 NE Fifth St.. Breakfast ($5) held from 8 to 11 a.m.; cookie-making and Little Angels Gift Shop (no parents allowed) opens at 8:30. Free photos with Santa. (541-938-5563). Saturday, Dec. 8. THE ARC CHRIST- MAS BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave. More than 25 food and craft vendors offer gift ideas. Saturday, Dec. 8. SANTA PAWS PHOTOS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pendleton Art & Frame, 36 SW Court Ave. Bring in your well-behaved furry family members for a snapshot with Santa! $10 donation helps support Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter (PAWS). (541-276-0181). Saturday, Dec. 8. PENDLETON WINTERFEST FAM- ILY DAY, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. (Formerly the Festival of Trees.) Enjoy decorated trees, have lunch with Santa, and make ornaments, with performances by A Sharp Play- ers and Preludes orchestras. Free. (www.sahpendleton.org). Saturday, Dec. 8. INLAND NORTHWEST MUSI- CIANS HOLIDAY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Echo Community Center, 20 N. Bonanza St. Combined symphony and chorale ensembles perform Christmas and holiday music. Free admission; reservations highly recommended. Call 541-289-4696. Satur- day, Dec. 8. WINTERFEST LIGHT PARADE & CHILI FEED, 6 p.m., downtown Pilot Rock. Parade followed by hot chocolate and chili in the council chambers. (541-443-5832). Saturday, Dec. 8. PANCAKES WITH SANTA, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Breakfast, photos with Santa and holiday story shared by library staff. Tickets: $10, adults; $8, children; $30 fam- ily of four; must be purchased in advance. (541-667-5018). Saturday, Dec. 22. SUNDAYS SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30 to 1 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. HERMISTON FESTIVAL OF TREES FAMILY DAY, Noon to 4 p.m., Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tree viewing and family games, refresh- ments. Suggested donation: $5 per family. (541-567-6151). Sunday, Dec. 2. HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 2 p.m., Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion, Pendle- ton. Oregon East Symphony presents this annual holiday concert, this year featur- ing the Pendleton Men’s Chorus, Sisters in Song, Our Songs Are Alive, and more. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors; $15 stu- dents. (541-276-0320). Sunday, Dec. 9. GREAT PACIFIC XMAS PAGEANT, 2 to 6 p.m., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. All ages are welcome at this holiday event featuring regional music acts. Come early to get a seat. (541-276-1350). Sunday, Dec. 16.