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A6 COMMUNITY East Oregonian Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Fourth of July ignites community celebrations $20/steak, $10/hamburger. Buy tickets at Main Street market. Fea- tures live music with The Hired Guns and no-host beverages from Hermiston Brewing Co. Stanfield Fourth of July •7 a.m. to 3 p.m. •Bard Park, Stanfield Commu- nity Center Free admission. Firemen’s breakfast (7-9:30 a.m.), parade (8 a.m., register; 9 a.m., judg- ing; 10 a.m., start), park activi- ties: 3-on-3 tournament, pie bak- ing contest (turn by 11 a.m.), In the Cash Vault, Game On (fea- turing Toxic Meltdown, archery tag, game trailer, water slide, obstacle course), vendors, duck race (1 p.m.) and raffle draw- ings (2 p.m.). Park activities end at 3 p.m., but fireworks are shot off at dusk (www.facebook.com/ Stanfield4thofJuly) By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Parades, park activities and fire- works shows are featured in area towns to help celebrate Thursday’s Fourth of July holiday. While some organizations host a single activity, some feature full day festivals. Unless otherwise noted, events listed are Thurs- day, July 4 with most offering free admission with some activi- ties charging a fee. Independence Day events in local communities include: PENDLETON Independence Day Parade •10 a.m. •Downtown Pendleton Free. Starts at Pendleton City Hall, travels east on Dorion Ave- nue to Main Street, then west on Court Avenue to the Pendleton Convention Center. For questions, contact Fred Bradbury at fbrad- bury@yahoo.com or 541-377-7474. Pendleton Fireworks •Dusk •Launch site, property west of Walmart Free. Stadium Entertainment, organizer of Pendleton Whisky Music Fest, contributed $15,000 for this year’s show. HERMISTON Stars & Stripes Fourth of July •1-10:30 p.m. •Butte Park, 1245 N.W. Seventh St., Hermiston Free admission. Games, bounce houses, vendors, face painting (4-8 p.m.) entertain- ment, live music with The Shades (4-10 p.m.), food booths and fire- works show at dusk on the Herm- iston Butte (www.hermiston.or.us/ parks-recreation/home). Stars & Stripes Pool Party •6-10:30 p.m. •Hermiston Family Aquatic Center $16/ages 15-and-older; $12/ages CONDON 2-14; free/ages 0-2. Pool party, barbecue (catered by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit), live music, games and a front row seat for fireworks display. (1-6 p.m.), DJ Kora (1-4 p.m.), live music with Cruise Control (6:30- 9:30 p.m.) and fireworks at dusk (541-481-3014, www.boardman- chamber.org). Stompin’ Ground (8:30 p.m.), followed by fireworks at dusk. (Wednesday activities include golf and volleyball tournaments (www. cityofioneoregon.com). All Roads Lead Home •7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. •Condon City Park, downtown Free admission. Community breakfast, flag ceremony/pro- gram (9 a.m.), kids games, beer/ wine garden, barbecue, parade (noon) soapbox derby, vendors, grand marshal reception and raffle (5:30-7 p.m.), music by Country- fied (7 p.m.) and fireworks show at dusk (www.condonchamber.org). BOARDMAN IONE MILTON-FREEWATER WALLA WALLA Boardman Thunder •7 a.m. to 11 p.m. •Boardman Marina Park, unless otherwise noted Free admission. Boy Scout breakfast (7-10 a.m.), Color Fun Run (7:30 a.m., registration; 8 a.m., run at Riverside Jr./Sr. High School, $10-$30), parade (9:30 a.m., lineup N.E. Front St.; 10 a.m., judging; 11 a.m., start), youth soccer & horseshoes tour- naments (1 p.m.), 3-on-3 basket- ball (1 p.m., recreation center), food/craft vendors and kids games Ione Fourth of July Celebration •7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. •in/around Ione City Park Free admission. Firemen’s breakfast (7-10 a.m., fire hall), Cruz-In Car Show (10 a.m.), ven- dor booths, horseshoe and 3-on-3 tournaments, kids games, parade (1 p.m.), bingo (2-4 p.m.), talent show (3:30 p.m.) and auction/raf- fle drawings (8 p.m.) Featured entertainment is Luke Basile & Jamie Nasario (2-3:30 p.m.), Cory Peterson Band (4:30-6 p.m.), The Sceptre Brothers (6:30 p.m.) and Old-Fashioned Fourth of July •7:30 a.m. to afternoon •Yantis Park Free admission. Firefight- er’s Breakfast (7-10 a.m.), Color Me Freedom 5K Fun Walk/Run (7:30 a.m., registration; 9 a.m., starts). Children’s activities and vendor booths in the park. (541- 938-3077, amber@vbowles.com). Fireworks Free Fourth •7-11 p.m. •Walla Walla VA Theater Build- ing, 77 Wainwright Drive Free. Features movies, snacks and drinks as the Walla Walla Veterans Administration Medical Center offers a distraction to fire- works. (509-525-5200, linda.won- dra@va.gov, www.facebook.com/ VAWallaWalla). ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@ eastoregonian.com or 541-564-453 EO File Photo A VFW color guard marches underneath a large United States flag at the start of the 2018 Fourth of July parade in Pendleton. Area communities are offering a variety of activities to celebrate the holiday. BRIEFLY Contributed Photo, File HEPPNER — Food, shopping, vendors, live music and family activi- ties are planned as Heppner rolls out its First Friday summer event. People are invited to head to downtown Heppner Friday, July 5 from 6-8 p.m. In addition, the Hep- pner Chamber of Com- merce is upgrading its web- site, which should be live by the end of the weekend. For more information, con- tact the chamber at 541-676- 5536, heppnerchamber@ centurytel.net or visit www. heppnerchamber.com. Heritage Station announces upcoming events PENDLETON — Her- itage Station Museum is gearing up for some special events during the month of July. There is no admission charge for the Free First Saturday — that’s July 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. The upcoming Terrific Tuesday will feature a pre- sentation by Sam Pambrun and Dave Welch. They will highlight the Whitman Mis- sion Route of the Oregon Trail. The free program is Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. And on Saturday July 20, Quilts of Valor partic- ipants will display some of their creations at the museum. In addition, the public is invited to stop by and learn more about the program that provides Steak Feed Fundraiser •Wednesday; 6-9 p.m. •Bard Park COMING EVENTS Tickets are now on sale for an Aug. 4 performance by the Oinkari Basque Dancers at Heritage Station Museum in Pend- leton. The event also features food from Mario’s Basque BBQ. Heppner rolls out First Friday STANFIELD quilts to combat veterans. Also, tickets for an event featuring the Oinkari Basque Dancers are on sale at the museum gift shop. The Aug. 4 event, which is at 1 p.m., features the Boi- se-based group who per- form unique dances that highlight their heritage. Tickets, which includes food from Mario’s Basque BBQ, are $25 for museum mem- bers, $30 for non-members and $10 for children. Regular museum admis- sion is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for students or $10 for a family. For more information, contact 541- 276-0012, info@heritages- tationmuseum.org or visit www.heritagestationmu- seum.org. HHS class of ’69 plans 50-year reunion HERMISTON — Mem- bers of the Hermiston High School class of 1969 are encouraged to spread the word about plans for their upcoming 50-year reunion. The event is set for Sept. 27-28. Activities include a Friday meet-and-greet, with the location to be announced — organizers are hoping the Union Club will be open and available by then. The Saturday schedule includes a continental breakfast and tour of Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, and an evening catered meal at Maxwell Siding Event Cen- ter. The reunion cost is $50. For more information, search Facebook, www. classmates.com/reunions or call Linda Shockman Turner at 541-314-5180. TUESDAY, JULY 2 PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pend- leton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Sec- ond 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 SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Cen- ter, 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 utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582) SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pend- leton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gym activ- ities at 3 p.m., life skills at 4 p.m. for middle and high school students. Reg- istration requested. (Suzanne Moore 541-276-3987) ATHENA WEEKLY MARKET, 4-7 p.m., Dugger Park, Main Street, Athena. Handcrafted goods, garden produce, fundraiser booths and infor- mational booths. Vendor space avail- able on first-come, first-served basis. (541-969-4810) CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or individual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380) LADIES NIGHT OUT, 6-8 p.m., Abby’s Pizza, 828 Southgate, Pendle- ton. Meet other ladies for food, fun and fellowship. Pizza and salad is provided. (Terri Hardcastle 541-276-6417) PENDLETON EAGLES TACOS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendle- ton. Regular packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds donated to local charities. Public welcome. (541-278-2828) INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provided. Bring snacks to share. (541-922-0138) PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brew- ery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pend- leton. (541-966-0380) STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Pub- lic Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Mil- ton-Freewater. For elementary school- age children. (541-938-8247) WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engaging children and getting them excited about music, improving motor skills and sparking creativity while supporting early lit- eracy development. For children ages newborn to 4 years and parent/guard- ian. (541-567-2882) STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Herm- iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pend- leton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Sec- ond 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 SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Com- munity Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-1332) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Cen- ter, 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 utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582) ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME, 2-3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermis- ton. Stories and activities for develop- mentally disabled children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882) ADULT BEGINNERS’ COM- PUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Registration is required. Classes tailored to the needs of the attendees. (541-966-0380) ADULT & TEEN COLOR CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. A relaxing hour of color- ing. Supplies provided. (Mary Finney 541-966-0380) VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., location varies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving directions. (541-969-3057) THURSDAY, JULY 4 STANFIELD 4TH OF JULY, 7 a.m.-11:59 p.m., Bard Park, High- way 395 and W. Harding Ave., Stan- field. Fireman’s breakfast and fun run registration (7 a.m.), parade reg- istration and fun run start (8 a.m.), parade judging and 3-on-3 tourna- ment (9 a.m.), parade (10 a.m.), pie baking contest, vendors, raffles, duck race and more until 3 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Everyone welcome. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, 10 a.m., Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Parade begins at Pendleton City Hall, travels down Main Street and South- west Court Avenue to the Pendleton Convention Center. Free admission; entry forms available. (Fred Bradbury 541-377-7474) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pend- leton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Sec- ond 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 SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Cen- ter, 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 utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582) 6:30- FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 8:30 p.m., Avamere Assisted Liv- ing, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermis- ton. Enjoy light refreshments, listen to some favorite oldies or join in the jam session. All ages welcome. (Lori 541-567-3141) FRIDAY, JULY 5 WILLOW CREEK FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St., Heppner. Vendors will offer produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, hand- made and artisan items and more. Vendor space available for $25 adults, $10 school-aged children. (Andrea DiSalvo 757-285-5792) FREE FIRST FRIDAY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-966-9748) ”SAVAGES AND PRIN- CESSES: THE PERSISTENCE OF NATIVE AMERICAN STE- REOTYPES” EXHIBIT OPEN- ING, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cul- tural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Exhibition featuring 13 Native artists intends to counteract the disappearance of Native portray- als, and embraces Natives’ power to replace stereotypical images that per- meate the current pop culture. Exhibit runs through Oct. 19; free admission July 5. (541-429-7700) TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. (541-966-0380) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendle- ton 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)