8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - July 2019 Kid-friendly calendar S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (Lili Schmidt: 541-938-8247). 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). LEARNING PICNICS - UMATILLA, 1 to 3 p.m., Kiwanis Park, 129 Walla Walla St., Umatilla 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 speakers are welcome. (541-667- 6171.) Mondays, July 1 through July 29. 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). ASTRONAUT CAMP, 11:30 a.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Newborns to age 7 are welcome to join their first mission into space, with astronaut sto- ries, activities and a craft. (541-966-0380). Tuesday, July 23. LEARNING PICNICS - MILTON- FREEWATER, time varies, three locations in Milton-Freewater. See listing under Mon- days. Classes alternate at M-F Public Library (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.) Tues- days through July 23. LEARNING PICNICS - HERMISTON, 1 to 3 p.m., WIC Backyard Patio (behind the WIC Office) 110 N.E. 4th. Street, Hermiston. See listing under Mondays. (541-564-6878.) Tuesdays through July 23. SONG WRITING, 2 to 3 p.m., Pend- leton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Teens: Rock and Roll Camp is coming soon, so now’s the time to brush up on those lyrics you’ve thinking about. Denise Owen leads a four-week series of WEDNESDAYS song-writing on the how-to’s of writing great songs to get your creativity flowing. Free for teens; call to register. (541-278-9201). Tuesdays, June 9 through July 30. 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). TRIPLE P POSITIVE PARENTING SEMINAR, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hermiston Center for School Readiness, 502 W. Standard Ave. The Positive Parenting Program is packed with simple ideas to make rais- ing kids easier. This seminar offers the basics through a relaxed talk that tackle common family issues. For parents of children 0-12 years. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Free, child care and snack available. (541-667-6172). Tuesday, July 9. TINY TOT OLYMPICS, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Helen McCune Gym, Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Junior Olympians ages 1 through 5, can conquer the trampoline, bouncy house, tunnels and more. Each activity earns a stamp in the score card and kids who finish the event receive a medal on the podium! Entry fee: $5. Tuesday, July 23. 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. STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 BABYSITTING BASICS 101, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center, Conference Center, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston. Babysitters, age 10 to 15 will learn child- care techniques, things to expect, basic first aid and infant CPR. Class fee: $40, includes lunch and materials. Advance registration required. (541-667-3509). Wednesday, July 10. FREE SUMMER MOVIES, 9:15 a.m. doors open, Hermiston Cinema, 355 West Theatre Lane. Destiny Theatres offers free childrens films all month on Wed. and Thurs. mornings: Peter Rab- bit (7/3-4); Prince of Egypt (7/10-11); The Grinch (7/17-18); Madagascar (7/24-25); Charlotte’s Web [2006] (7/31-8/1). (541- 567-1556). Wednesdays in July and Aug. 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). STEAM WARS, 11:00 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Stars Wars fans can see how sci-fi connects with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through exciting activities. For ages 8 to 12; registration required. (541-966- 0380). Wednesday, July 10. STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). LEARNING PICNICS - IRRIGON, noon to 2 p.m., Irrigon Library, 490 NE Main Ave., Irrigon. See listing under Mondays. (541- 667-6171.) Wednesdays, July 3 through Aug. 7. AQUATIC PEPSI BLAST, Noon to 8 p.m., Pendleton Aquatic Center. Bring the kids down for free admission, a free Pepsi drink, swimming, games, prizes and some fun in the sun. Wednesday, July 10. 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). THURSDAYS FREE SUMMER MOVIES, 9:15 a.m. doors open, Hermiston Cinema, 355 West Theatre Lane. Destiny Theatres offers free childrens films all month on Wed. and Thurs. mornings. See listing under Wednes- days. (541-567-1556). Thursdays in July and Aug. STANFIELD FOURTH OF JULY CEL- EBRATION, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Main Street and Bard Park. The day kicks off with the Fireman’s Breakfast and fun run (registra- tion at 7 a.m.), parade begins at 10 a.m., activities in the park run all day starting at 11 a.m., including duck race, raffles, ven- dors and more. Fireworks at dusk. Free. (541-449-3831.) Thursday, July 4. PENDLETON INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, 10 a.m., runs down SW Dorion to Main Street, ends at Convention Center. This annual favorite include marching bands, equestrian groups, horse-drawn buggies and wagons, floats, and more. (541-377-7474.) Thursday, July 4. LEARNING PICNICS - PENDLETON, 9 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Early Learning Center, 455 SW 13th St., Pendleton. See listing under Mondays. (541-667-6171.) Thursdays, July 11 through Aug. 1. 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.