July 2019 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 9 Find fun activities for you and your child... all month long! Angel. Presented by Pendleton Library. For with all ages; no registration needed. (541-966- ing, 0380). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT . For -966- 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. oon (541-922-5704). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 11:15 ve., 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.) HERMISTON STARS & STRIPES CEL- EBRATION, 1 to 10:30 p.m., Butte Park. This annual Fourth of July event is the larg- est in Eastern Oregon. Enjoy family-friendly activities such as games, bounce houses, ults. balloon animals, face painting (4-8 p.m.), magic shows, bubble soccer, live music (4- 10 p.m.), food and merchandise from local vendors. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Free. (541-667-5018.) Thursday, July 4. SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 to 5 p.m., Pend- est leton Rec Center Gym. Free help for youth age 12 to 18 facing challenges. Gym activi- and ties, followed by life skills class on topics dnes- like success at school and building a good self-image. For details, call 541-276-3987. CIRCLE OF PARENTS SUPPORT CEL- GROUP, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hermiston Center Street for School Readiness (Building “C”), 502 W. the Standard Ave. Share the easy and tough stra- moments of parenting with an encouraging, m., non-judgemental group of other parents. g at Free meal for parents and kids; free child en- care. Call to register: 541-667-6091. Sec- ond and Fourth Thursdays. ee. MOPS, 6 to 8 p.m., Pendleton Baptist Church, 3202 S.W. Nye. Mothers of Pre- Y rion Schoolers welcome moms of toddlers for enter. support and interaction with other parents. (541-969-4696). First Thursdays. BIRDS OF PREY, 6 p.m., McCune Gym, Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. e. Dorion Ave. Blue Mountain Wildlife Reha- ON, bilitation Center will bring some live raptors and talk about birds of prey. Free for all See ages. (541-966-0380). Thursday, July 25. MAGIC GAME NIGHT, 7 to 9 p.m., Subway (inside Wal-Mart), 2203 SW Court Place, Pendleton. Magic: The Gathering ve. fans are invited to meet and play with other ies MTG players. Free. (541-310-0498). PENDLETON FOURTH OF JULY Ms. FIREWORKS, dusk., launch site west of Wal*Mart. Grab your lawn chairs and settle in for some great aerial pyrotechnics. Dona- tions graciously accepted; contact the Pen- dleton Rotary Foundation/Fireworks Fund at 541-276-8245. Thursday, July 4. FRIDAYS FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331 near Wildhorse Resort & Casino), Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-966-9748). First Fridays. 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. FRIDAY TRIPS, 9:15 a.m. check-in, Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. These trips will keep kids occupied all day; bus leaves promptly at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. July 5: Chuck E. Cheese (cost: $22); July 12: Jubilee Lake (cost: $13); July 19: Movie & Arcade at Wildhorse (cost: $14); and July 26: 9 Mile and Andies Prairie Hike (cost:$13). Get more info and register online at pendletonparksandrec.com or call 541-276-8100. Fridays in July. 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). MOON LANDING PARTY, 6 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Celebrate the 50th aniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at this special after-hours party at the library. For ages 16 and up; registration required. (541-966-0380). Friday, July 19. WILDHORSE POW WOW, 7 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino grass arena, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331), Pendleton. Grand entry at 7 p.m.; drumming and dancing competitions, Native arts and crafts, apparel and food ven- dors. Free. Friday, July 5. GAMER’S NIGHT, 7-10:30 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, McCune Gym. Sponsored by Pendle- ton Parks & Rec. Free organized tournament for middle and high schoolers with dance games and more. (541-276-8100.) Second Fridays. MOVIES IN THE PARK, begins at dusk, Community Park East, Pendleton. Free family movies will be shown each Friday night on an outdoor screen, weather permit- ting. This month “The Sandlot” (7/5), no movie July 12, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (7/19), and “Black Panther” (7/26). Check the PP&R Facebook page for rescheduling. (541-276- 8100). Fridays, through Aug. 9. SATURDAYS ATHENA CALEDONIAN GAMES, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Athena City Park. Kicks off with Caledonian Parade on Main Street. Saturday competitions in bagpiping, highland dancing, and Scottish highland games. Clan tents line the park, with story- tellers, kid’s games and live Celtic music. Free. Details at www.athenacaledonian. org. Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. TOY TIME, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 6th Street. All ages are welcome to play with Legos and Keva plank building toys. (541-922-5704). DUDES DAY, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hermiston Center for School Readiness, 502 W. Standard Ave., Hermiston. Dads, uncles, grandfathers, and male role models can spend some quality time with their kids doing wood crafts. Each child gets a book and an activity. (541-677-6172). Saturday, July 20. SATURDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft projects for chil- dren in the 5th grade and younger. (541-567- 2882). WILDHORSE POW WOW, all day, Wildhorse Resort & Casino grass arena, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331), Pendleton. Grand entry at 1 p.m.; drumming and dancing competitions, Native arts and crafts, apparel and food vendors. Free. Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7. SUMMER STORY TIME, 2 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Bring the youngsters for stories, songs and crafts with Ms. Brittany. For all ages; no registration needed. (541- 966-0380). ASTRONOMY THEN AND NOW, 2 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Astronomer Andrea Dobson from Whitman College will talk about the Apollo moon missions, what we’ve learned since, and careers in science. All ages are welcome. (541-966-0380). Saturday, June 20. SUNDAYS SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (541- 276-8100). UMATILLA SAGE RIDERS JACKPOT PLAY DAY, 1 p.m., USR arena, 81907 N. Hwy. 395, Hermiston. This bonus play day includes the typical events. Spectators wel- come. (541-561-0695). Sunday, July 14. UMATILLA SAGE RIDERS PLAY DAY, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., USR arena, 81907 N. Hwy. 395, Hermiston. Monthly play days include several events such as barrels, poles, and others depending on weather. Spectators welcome. (541-561-0695). Sunday, July 28.