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8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - February 2019 Kid-friendly calendar NO SCHOOL YOUTH OPEN GYM, 9 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Rec Center Helen McCune Gym. Kids can still stay ative on their day off with dodgeball, basketball, foosball, pool, ping pong, and some new cup stacking contests! For kids age 7 to 11; fee $5. Register at www. pendletonparksan- drec.com. (541-276- 8100). Monday, Feb. 18. 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). NO SCHOOL MAKE-&-TAKE CRAFTS, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Keep your kids busy with seasonal craft projects they can create and bring home. This free drop-in class is for ages 8 and up. (541-278-9201). Monday, Feb. 18. BABY STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Bring your newborn for this story time, just for babies. No registration needed. (541- 966-0380). First Mondays. FREE DROP-IN ART STUDIO, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. 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. No cost. (541-278-9201). Mondays through March 18. EASTERN OREGON DOWN SYN- DROME 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. PINHOLE CAMERA CLASS, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Learn how to make a basic pinhole camera from just about any lightproof box. Then take some experi- mental photos and develop them in the darkroom. All experi- ence levels are wel- come. This three-session course is free for all teens. (541-278-9201). Tuesdays, Feb. 5 through Feb. 26. CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Ages 3 to 12 can join in a different craft each week; sometimes group projects, sometimes individu- al. (541-966-0380). STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton- Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (Lili Schmidt: 541-938-8247). ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light refreshments. Free; open to all. Donations accepted. Fourth Tuesdays. COOKING MATTERS FOR FAMILIES, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mc- Nary Heights School, 120 Colum- bia, Umatilla. This free six-week series focuses on how to cook healthy meals on a budget, with information on nutrition, budgeting, label reading, and how to calculate unit prices. Each session involves preparing a meal. Every participant will take home a free bag of grocery items following each session. Free childcare. (541-667- 6172). Tuesdays, Feb. 12 through March 19. CASUAL MAGIC NIGHT, 6 to 9 p.m., Great Pacific, 403 S Main St., Pendleton. This weekly get-together for players of Magic: The Gathering is open to all, in a casual environment. Free. (541-310-0498). TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254). BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Music and movement session for MONDAYS youngsters, from birth to age 4. Free. (541- 567-2882). 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). ZENTANGLES 2.0, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Denise Owen leads this four-session course in fun and relaxing pen and ink “tangle” patterns. No experience required; class is free for all teens. (541-278-9201). Wednesdays, Feb. 6 through Feb. 20. MAKE PARENTING A PLEASURE, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hermiston Center for School Readiness, 502 W. Standard Ave., Bldg. B. This free series helps parents be their child’s first and most important teacher. Join other parents to gain parenting skills and reduce family stresses through self-care techniques. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Free child care and snacks provided. (541-564-0885.) Wednesdays through April 17. KIDS CLUB, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Herm- iston 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 avail- able. (541-561-5573). THURSDAYS 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). TAKE OFF! STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Monica from Take Off! hosts a story time geared toward children under the age of 5. Free; no registration needed. (541-966- 0380). Thursday, Feb. 24. 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 541-481-7212 • 450 Tatone Street, Boardman, OR 97818