8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - June 2019
Kid-friendly calendar
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).
BEGINNING SIGN LAN-
GUAGE FOR TEENS, 4 to 5:30
p.m., Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendle-
ton. Teens can learn the basics
of American Sign Language, to
better communicate with the deaf
community. Free for teens; call to
register. (541-278-9201). Mon-
days, June 10 to 24.
TEEN BOOK CLUB, 5 to 6 p.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Drop by for some interesting discussion and
find out what the next book will be. (541-
567-2882). Second Mondays.
TUESDAYS
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m.,
Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave.
Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254).
MARVEL MANIA, 11:30 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Young-
sters from newborns to age 7 will enjoy out
of this world fun, including games, crafts,
and superhero challenges. (541-966-0380).
Tuesday, June 25.
LEARNING PICNICS, time varies, three
locations in Milton-Freewater. This free
series of classes gives parents and their
children age 0-6 a chance explore and build
important literacy skills like vocabulary,
alphabet knowledge, and narrative skills.
Free books and fun activities are offered
each week. English and Spanish speak-
ers are welcome. Classes alternate at M-F
Public Library (6/25 and 7/16) at 11 a.m.;
GIB Olinger (7/2 and 7/23) at 11:30 a.m.;
and Baker Boyer Bank (7/9 and 7/30) at
noon. (541-938-6129.) Tuesdays, June 25
through July 23.
GUITAR FOR TEENS, 3:30 to 5 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main
St., Pendleton. David Orr teaches this class
where students will learn basic chords,
strumming styles and techniques. You will
be able to play one song by the end of the
course. Please bring a guitar to class; some
loaners may be available. Free for teens;
call to register. (541-278-9201). Tuesdays,
June 11 through July 16.
CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendle-
ton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Ages
3 to 12 can join in a different craft each
week; sometimes group projects, some-
times individual. (541-966-0380).
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).
WEDNESDAYS
BABYSITTING BASICS 101, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Cen-
ter, Conference Center, 610 NW 11th St.,
Hermiston. Babysitters, age 10 to 15 will
learn childcare techniques, things to expect,
basic first aid and infant CPR. Class fee:
$40, includes lunch and materials. Advance
registration required. (541-667-3509).
Wednesday, June 19.
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).
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 developmentally
disabled children and adults.
Free. (541-567-2882).
NEEDLE FELTING FOR
TEENS, 3:30 to 5 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pend-
leton. Discover the stress-re-
ducing art of needle felting,
fusing fibers into forms using
a special needle. Make
ornaments, mushrooms,
gnomes, and more. Free for
teens; call to register. (541-
278-9201). Wednesdays,
June 12 through July 17.
DIY STELLAR SHIRTS,
5:15 p.m., Pendleton Public
Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.
Youth, 12 to 18, can create your own stel-
lar shirt featuring an eclipse using bleach!
Please bring a black (or dark-colored) shirt
to make sure it will fit. Free, registration
required. (541-966-0380). Wednesday,
June 19.
OUR PLACE IN SPACE, 6 p.m., Pend-
leton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History
presents this activity geared to provide a
look at space for all ages. (541-966-0380).
Wednesday, June 26.
THURSDAYS
STORY TIME IN THE PARK, 10:15
a.m., Pioneer Park, 400 NW Despain Ave.
Walk over to the park for morning stories
and cool treats with Ms. Brittany and Ms.
Angel. Presented by Pendleton Library. For
all ages; no registration needed. (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).
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.
GALAXY SLIME, 5:15 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Kids
age 8 to 12 can drop by the National Parks
Area to make your very own galaxy inspired
slime! This will get messy so please dress
appropriately. Free. All supplies provided;
registration required. (541-966-0380).
Thursday, June 20.
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.
FRIDAYS
OLD IRON SHOW, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. Bring your kids to see all the
whirring, clanking antique machinery, from
steam engines and farm equipment to clas-
sic cars. Free all weekend. (541-276-0012.)
Friday, June 7.
MOM AND BABY SUPPORT GROUP,
9 to 11 a.m., mtg. room 3/4, CHI St. Anthony
Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way, Pend-
leton. Group offers safe environment for
moms to gather, discuss issues, and find
support. (541-278-2627). First and third
Fridays.
SUMMER STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m.,
Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion
Ave. Bring the youngsters for stories, songs
and crafts with M. Angel. For all ages; no
registration needed. (541-966-0380).
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-
449-1254).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youth
welcome. (541-376-8411).
MOVIES IN THE PARK, begins at dusk,
Community Park, Pendleton. Free family