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A6 COMMUNITY East Oregonian Thursday, April 18, 2019 Easter fun hops into the region with egg hunts, bunny hugs United Methodist Church •191 E. Gladys Ave. •Saturday,7:30-10:30 a.m. Hop on over for the 32nd annual Peter Rabbit Break- fast. The all-you-can-eat meal features pancakes, sau- sage, fruit, coffee and juice for $5 (children under 5 are free). In addition, there will be face painting, crafts, an egg hunt and a visit by Peter Rabbit. Money raised goes to Methodist church camp scholarships and Made to Thrive. (541-567-3002). Hermiston Church of the Nazarene •1520 W. Orchard Ave. •Saturday, 10 a.m. Families with special needs are invited to an Eas- ter egg hunt. The event, which is wheelchair acces- sible, is designed to offer fun in a supportive envi- ronment where parents, sib- lings and friends may assist. (541-567-3677) BOARDMAN Boardman Marina Park •1 Marine Drive, N.E. •Saturday, 9:15 a.m. The event begins with a meet-and-greet with the Easter bunny, face painting and bouncy houses. Bring your smiles for photos with the Easter bunny. There is a suggested donation of $5 for pictures, which helps buy specialized equipment for the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District. The egg hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. and features thousands of eggs hidden in the park. (541-481-3014). ECHO Community Easter Egg Hunts By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Area churches and orga- nizations are getting a jump start on the Easter bunny, offering fun weekend activ- ities to celebrate Easter. Participation is free, unless otherwise noted. Events include: PENDLETON Eagles Easter Egg Hunt •Saturday, 8 a.m. at Til Taylor Park, 700 S.E. Dorion Ave. and at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave. The Pendleton Eagles are taking flight while hid- ing eggs for area young- sters. Kids from 0-6 years old will hunt at Til Taylor, while ages 6-10 will gather at Roy Raley. Those finding special “golden eggs” will receive an Easter basket. (541-278-2828) Pendleton Free Meth- odist Church •1711 S.W. 44th St. •Saturday, 10-11 a.m. A short Easter program will be presented, followed by a community Easter egg hunt. Hunting areas will be designated by age groups, including 0-3, 4-7 and 8-12. Features prizes and lots of candy. (541-276-6015) HERMISTON Butte Park •1245 N.W. Seventh St. •Friday, 8:15 p.m. The Easter bunny will hop over to Butte Park for the annual Flashlight Eas- ter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by the Simmons Agency, thou- sands of filled eggs will be hidden in the dark. Children 10-and-under are invited to bring a flashlight and gather eggs. (541-667-5018). Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini Seth Grigsby, 2, participates in a special Easter egg hunt last year at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. •Downtown Echo •Saturday, 9 a.m. The Echo Community Church and Echo Volun- teer Fire Department are teaming up to organize Eas- ter egg hunts for different age groups. The hunts are divided up by age groups with infants through age 4 at the church (21 N. Bonanza); ages 5-7 at George Park (North Dupont Street) and ages 8-12 on the Echo High School football field (600 Germone St.) (541-376-8108) HEPPNER Market Fresh Foods •238 N. Main St. •Saturday, 8 a.m. Entries for the Easter coloring contest are due Friday. First place prizes $10 gift cards, which will be awarded in several age groups from preschool to sixth grade. Also, children ages 12-and-under can par- ticipate in the Saturday Eas- ter egg hunt. Coloring con- test prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the hunt. (541-676-9614) Heppner City Park •500 block N. Main St. •Saturday, 9 a.m. Children 12-and-under are invited to an Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Hep- pner Elks Lodge. The Easter BRIEFLY Movie event buzzes into SAGE Center BOARDMAN — A pair of screen- ings of “Bumblebee” will help raise money for the Riverside Jr/Sr High School KidWind nationals team. The SAGE Movie Events are Friday at 7:15 p.m. or Saturday at 2:15 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. The cost is $3 per person. Admission includes free popcorn; also water and concessions are available with cash purchases. The action/adventure film was released in December 2018. It’s rated PG-13. For more information, call the SAGE Center at 541-481-7243 or visit www.visitsage.com. Jenga fundraiser stacks up for PAWS BOARDMAN — For a fun time with friends, including laughter, skill and a little luck, head to Ordnance Brewing for a Jenga tournament to benefit the Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter. Jenga Madness for PAWS is Satur- day from 4-7 p.m. at Ordnance Brew- COMING EVENTS ing, 405 N. Olson Road, Boardman. The cost is $3 per team — money raised will help support PAWS in providing services and community outreach. For more information about the event, call 541-314-8720. For more about PAWS, call 541-276-0181 or search Facebook. Happy Canyon Hall of Fame celebrates 50 years PENDLETON — The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame is throwing open its doors in cel- ebration of its 50th anniversary. An open house is planned Tues- day, April 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 1114 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. The event will include refreshments, trivia, a treasure hunt and prizes. In addition, admission is free throughout 2019. The hall of fame preserves the his- tory of 100-plus years of Round-Up and Happy Canyon. Founded in 1969, the museum exhibits feature every- thing from Warpaint, one of the most famous bucking horses of all time, and a full-sized teepee to delicate bead- work and historical queen and court wear from different eras. In 2011, it received an honorable mention in the S ERIOUS I LLNESS ? True West Magazine Top Western Museums. For more information, call 541-278- 0815 or visit www.pendletonhallof- fame.com. Resource fair provides information, lunch, raffles IONE — Seniors, veterans and peo- ple with disabilities are invited to a Wellness, Safety, Resource Fair. The free event is Friday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Sec- ond St. Lunch will be available for purchase. Also, several raffles will be held. Those who attend can obtain infor- mation about support and services available. Also, government and pri- vate nonprofit agencies are recruit- ing for in-home support services. 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A lunch stop is included in the trip. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes lunch, limited to 54 seats, avail- able at the church office. (Mark Gomolski 773-580-3253) ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL: SENSE OF PLACE, 12-8 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Speakers, artists, photographers, documentaries, creative writers, humanities lectures and more. (Alison Timmons 541-289-2832) FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SERIES, 7-9 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Vince Wixon will read from his work. Open mic slots of 3-5 minutes avail- able following main presentation. Free. (541-278-9201) HOLY WEEK OBSERVANCE, 7-8:30 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. Join us for Holy Week, with events Thursday through the Easter Vigil on Saturday, which includes the First Eucharist of Easter. Free. 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People should gather at Pilot Rock Elementary School, 200 Vern McGowan Drive, and at the nearby City Park. (541-443-2811) STANFIELD Coe Park •West Coe Avenue •Saturday, 10 a.m. Kids up to age 12 are invited to a community Eas- ter egg hunt. Coordinated by Stanfield Moose Lodge #920, the event features lots of eggs and some special prizes. Volunteer oppor- tunities are still available. (541-449-3304) UMATILLA Nugent Park •725 Eighth St. •Friday, 8 p.m. A Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt will offer kids ages 12-and-under a chance to search in the dark. Be sure to bring a flashlight and an Eas- ter basket. (541-922-3226). ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 You can’t get BS from a buffalo. *Internet access service and charges not included. Frontier does not warrant that the service will be error-free or uninterrupted. Nest products: Additional $9 shipping fee per Nest device. 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