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COMMUNITY
East Oregonian
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
BRIEFLY
Credit union offers
shred day
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heppner City
Park, located on Main Street.
It will run weekly through
September.
Vendors already lined up for
this summer will offer available
produce, baked goods, plants,
jams and jellies, and a variety of
handmade and artisan items.
The vendor fee is $25 for the
summer for adults and $10 for
school-aged children. For more
information or to register as a
vendor, contact Andrea DiSalvo
at 757-285-5792 or gutching@
juno.com.
HERMISTON — The pub-
lic is invited to get rid of con-
fidential papers that need to be
shredded.
A Community Shred Event
is being sponsored by Old West
Federal Credit Union. People
can bring items to be shredded
Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m.
to noon at 1739 N. First St.,
Hermiston. There is no charge.
Suggested items to be shred-
ded include tax documents over
six years old, bills that have had
payments cleared, insurance
records for expired policies,
and old investment documents,
credit card statements and pay
stubs.
For more information, call
541-564-0264.
Golfers invited to tee
off for United Way
Pendleton hosts
Community Yard Sale
PENDLETON — One-stop
selling and shopping is featured
during the Community Yard
Sale.
People are invited to rent
vendor space to sell everything
from yard sale items, crafts,
home business products and
more. The event is Saturday
from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roy
Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court
Ave., Pendleton. Vendor regis-
tration, which is $20, is due by
noon Thursday.
For more information, visit
w w w.pendletonparksand rec.
com or stop by the parks office,
865 Tutuilla Road. For ques-
tions, call 541-276-8100.
Fridays feature
Movies in the Park
PENDLETON
—
Free
weekly movies are presented by
Pendleton Parks & Recreation.
This summer’s Movies in
the Park program is offered on
Fridays at dusk (approximately
9 p.m.) at Community Park,
1000 S.W. 37th St., Pendleton.
This week’s flick is “Aquaman”
and July 5 is “Sandlot.” There is
no movie on July 12. The free
movies continue each Friday
through Aug. 9.
People are encouraged to
bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Concessions will be available
for purchase. In case of inclem-
ent weather, cancellations will
be posted by 6 p.m. at the park
and Pendleton Parks & Recre-
ation’s Facebook page.
Photo contributed by Hermiston Parks & Recreation
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center offers a perfect view of the Hermiston Butte. The Stars and Stripes Pool
Party provides front row seats during the Fourth of July fireworks display in Hermiston. Tickets must be pur-
chased by July 3.
Local anglers
announce Perch Jerk
PENDLETON
—
The
Mid-Columbia Bass Anglers
invite kids 14 and younger to
participate in the Perch Jerk in
memory of Bill Johnson.
The event is Saturday from
7-11 a.m. at the southwest end of
McKay Dam. Participants need
to be registered by 9 a.m. There
is no entry fee. No boats allowed.
In addition to fishing, there
will be free hot dogs and refresh-
ments. All participants win a
prize. For questions, contact
rwiseman10@hotmail.com
or
oemiventurina@yahoo.com.
High school
golfers can receive
scholarships
UMATILLA — The coor-
dinating committee of the
Kings & Queens Couples Golf
Tournament is offering four
$750 scholarships.
To be eligible, graduating
seniors must have participated
in their high school’s golf pro-
gram at schools in Umatilla and
Morrow counties. Two boys and
two girls will be chosen. The stu-
dents do not have to pursue golf
as a college athlete to be eligible.
The applications are due by
Sunday, June 30. For more infor-
mation or an application, con-
tact Don Obrist at 541-571-0572,
dobrist@eotnet.net or Big River
Golf Course at 541-922-3006,
megan@golfbigriver.com
or
stop by the golf course at 709
Willamette Ave., Umatilla.
Splash into Fourth of
July at pool party
HERMISTON — Tickets for
the Stars and Stripes Pool Party
offer the best seats in the house
during Hermiston’s Fourth of
July fireworks display.
Ticket sales are limited and
must be purchased by Wednes-
day, July 3, while supplies last.
They are $16 for ages 15 and
older or $12 for ages 2-14. The
Thursday, July 4, pool party
runs from 6-10:30 p.m. at Herm-
iston Family Aquatic Center. It
includes swimming, live music
and a catered meal from Dick-
ey’s Barbecue Pit. Tickets are
available at www.hermiston.
or.us/parks-recreation/home or
the aquatic center, 879 W. Elm
Ave., Hermiston.
Also, Butte Park will offer
free activities during the day/
evening. Additional details and
information about other area
Fourth of July activities that
offer free admission will be
printed early next week in the
East Oregonian.
Heppner farmers
market resumes
season
HEPPNER — The Wil-
low Creek Farmers Market will
resume its season Friday, July 5.
The market runs Fridays from
MISSION — Area golfers are
invited to hit the links during
the Charity Golf Tournament &
Auction.
In its 11th year, the event
serves as a fundraiser for the
United Way of the Blue Moun-
tains (formerly the United Way
of Umatilla & Morrow Coun-
ties). The tournament and auc-
tion is Friday, July 26. Golf-
ers will tee off with a shotgun
start at 8:30 a.m. at the Wild-
horse Resort Golf Course, Mis-
sion. The cost is $100 per person,
which includes green fees, a golf
cart, tee prize bags and lunch.
Limited to 30 teams, people are
encouraged to register their team
or sign up to join a foursome.
Cash prizes will be awarded
for golf contests and pro shop
gift certificates will be distrib-
uted as team prizes. In addition,
an auction and raffle will be held
in Wildhorse’s Cayuse Room
during lunch. Tickets are $1 each
or six for $5.
For more information, to
donate auction or raffle items,
or to inquire about sponsor-
ship, contact Beth Harrington
at
beth@uwbluemt.org
or
541-276-2661.
Wizards unite in
Facebook group
PENDLETON — For those
playing Harry Potter Wizards
Unite, the Pendleton Public
Library has started a Facebook
group just for you.
It offers a place where com-
munity members can meet other
players, exchange friend codes,
and talk about all things Harry
Potter. To join the group, search
Facebook for “Harry Potter Wiz-
ards Unite.” For questions, con-
tact 541-966-0380 or jennifer.
costley@ci.pendleton.or.us.
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
STUDENT PRINTMAKING EXHI-
BITION, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crow’s Shadow
Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews
Road, Pendleton. Students from Nixyaawii
Community School will show the results of
their printmaking studies. Artwork avail-
able for sale; proceeds go to the student art-
ists. Gallery open 9-5 M-F, located next to
St Andrews Mission. Free admission. (Nika
Blasser 541-276-3954)
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library
back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Herm-
iston. Engaging children and getting them
excited about music, improving motor skills
and sparking creativity while supporting
early literacy development. For children
ages newborn to 4 years and parent/guard-
ian. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermis-
ton. (541-567-2882)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center,
510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or
$6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts,
snacks, Second Time Around thrift store
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call
541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community Cen-
ter, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50
for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-1332)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255
N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for
adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for
Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for uten-
sils/dishes. Bus service available by dona-
tion. (541-567-3582)
ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME,
2-3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Stories and activ-
ities for developmentally disabled children
and adults. Free. (541-567-2882)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUT-
ERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library
meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle-
ton. Registration is required. Classes tailored
to the needs of the attendees. (541-966-0380)
BULLET JOURNALS, 6 p.m., Pendle-
ton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Meet and discuss
design, layout, technique and more. Washi
tape and markers will be available. Free and
no registration required. (541-966-0380)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Avamere Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland
Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session, or just
listen. Light refreshments included. (Laura
Mecham 541-567-3141)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE
LIVING
POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., location var-
ies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe.
Gluten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP
and for driving directions. (541-969-3057)
THURSDAY, JUNE 27
STUDENT PRINTMAKING EXHI-
BITION, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crow’s Shadow
Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews
Road, Pendleton. Students from Nixyaawii
Community School will show the results of
their printmaking studies. Artwork avail-
able for sale; proceeds go to the student art-
ists. Gallery open 9-5 M-F, located next to
St Andrews Mission. Free admission. (Nika
Blasser 541-276-3954)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-
11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Stories and activi-
ties for young children. (541-966-0380)
PRESCHOOL
STORY
TIME,
10:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For children from
3-6 years old. (541-567-2882)
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)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center,
510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or
$6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts,
snacks, Second Time Around thrift store
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call
541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Cen-
ter, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4
for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255
N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for
adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for
Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for uten-
sils/dishes. Bus service available by dona-
tion. (541-567-3582)
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)
WRITER’S GROUP, 5:30 p.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. Writing support group offer-
ing encouragement, inspiration and moti-
vation. All writers welcome. (Jodi Hansen
541-567-2882)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermis-
ton. (541-567-2882)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY
BINGO, 6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Doors open
at 6 p.m., seats may be held until 6:30 p.m.,
then all seats first come, first served; games
begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Umatilla
County citizens with developmental disabili-
ties. 18 years or older, must have proof of age
and photo I.D. Basic pot $20, prizes range
from $20-$750. (541-567-7615)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Avamere Assisted Living, 980 W. High-
land Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy light refresh-
ments, listen to some favorite oldies or join
in the jam session. All ages welcome. (Lori
541-567-3141)
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
STUDENT PRINTMAKING EXHI-
BITION, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crow’s Shadow
Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews
Road, Pendleton. Students from Nixyaawii
Community School will show the results of
their printmaking studies. Artwork avail-
able for sale; proceeds go to the student art-
ists. Gallery open 9-5 M-F, located next to
St Andrews Mission. Free admission. (Nika
Blasser 541-276-3954)
TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-
11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
FREE FRIDAY LUNCH, 12 p.m.,
Echo Community Church, 21 N. Bonanza
St., Echo. Everyone welcome.
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255
N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for
adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for
Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for uten-
sils/dishes. Bus service available by dona-
tion. (541-567-3582)
WALMART SAFETY DAY, 1-4 p.m.,
Pendleton Walmart, 2203 S.W. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. First responders and person-
nel from ODOT, DEQ and State Farm
will share safety (marine, bicycle, driving)
information. Make an ice cream treat and
see how a tornado works. There will be
giveaways.
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m.,
Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo.
(541-376-8411)
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW,
45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Doors open
at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone
welcome. (541-567-6219)
JACKALOPE PRE-JAMBO PARTY,
6 p.m., Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co.,
403 S. Main St., Pendleton. Orquestra
Pacifico Tropical will perform. Free and
suitable for all ages.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main
St., Pendleton. Free art classes for children
up to age 12. Children under 8 should be
accompanied by an adult. (Roberta Lava-
dour 541-278-9201)
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main
St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for
adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
JACKALOPE JAMBOREE, 11 a.m.,
Happy Canyon Arena, 1114 S.W. Court
Ave., Pendleton. Nearly a dozen acts
including locals Tylor & the Trainrobbers
and James Dean Kindle & the Eastern Ore-
gon Playboys, plus Lilly Hiatt, Bart Bud-
wig, Kassi Valazza and more. tickets are
$35 general admission, $50 reserved, $60
box seats, availble at brownpapertickets.
com. RV and tent camping packages also
available.
IRRIGON FARMERS MARKET,
6-9 p.m., Irrigon Public Library west lawn,
490 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. Vendors offer
fresh agricultural products and occasional
home crafted products. (Aaron Palmquist
541-922-3047)