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8 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - August 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). 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). 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). ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Or- chard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light refreshments. Free; open to all. Dona- tions accepted. Fourth Tuesdays. CASUAL MAGIC NIGHT, 6 to 9 p.m., Great Pacific, 403 S Main St., Pendleton. This weekly get-together for players of Mag- ic: The Gathering is open to all, in a casual environment. Free. (541-310-0498). NIGHT SKY PLANETARIUM, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Come learn about the night sky inside this portable planetrium provided by CMEO. Free; no registration needed. (541-966- 0380). Tuesday, Aug. 6. WEATHER FROM THE GROUND UP, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Marc Austin from the National Weather Service explains the atmo- sphere and how it shapes our weather. For youngsers of all ages; no registration need- ed. (541-966-0380). Tuesday, Aug. 26. STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Free- water Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (Lili Schmidt: 541-938- 8247). WEDNESDAYS BABYSITTING BASICS 101, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center, Conference Center, 610 NW 11th St., Herm- iston. 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, Aug. 7. FREE SUMMER MOVIES, 9:15 a.m. doors open, Hermiston Cinema, 355 West Theatre Lane. Destiny Theatres offers free childrens films on Wed. and Thurs. mornings: Teen Titans Go to the Movies (8/7-8); Little Rascals (8/14-15); Monster vs. Aliens (7/21-22). (541-567-1556). Wednesdays in 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). 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 de- velopmentally disabled children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882). KIDS CLUB, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Herm- iston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave. Parents get a night off and kids, age 5 to 12, get games, crafts, snacks, music, and activities. Free; transportation avail- able. (541-561-5573). THURSDAYS FREE SUMMER MOVIES, 9:15 a.m. doors open, Hermiston Cinema, 355 West Theatre Lane. Destiny Theatres offers free childrens films on Wed. and Thurs. morn- ings. See listing under Wednesdays. (541- 567-1556). Thursdays in Aug. 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- Freewater. (Lili Schmidt 541- 938-8247). WEEKLY STORY TIME, 10:40 a.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 6th Street. (541-922-5704). SENSORY SPACE, 11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Chil- dren up to age 7 can develop their senses through space-inspired sensory activities. Free; no registration needed. (541-966- 0380). Thursday, Aug. 8. LEARNING PICNICS - Boardman, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oregon Trail Library, 200 Main St., Boardman. This free series of classes gives parents and their children age 0-6 a chance explore and build important lit- eracy skills like vocabulary, alphabet knowl- edge, and narrative skills. Free books and fun activities are offered each week. English and Spanish speakers are welcome. (541- 667-6171.) Thursdays in August. 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. SUMMER BOOK CLUB, 5:15 P.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Kids from 8 to 12 can get a free copy of “The Mystery of the Soccer Snitch,” read the book, and join the discussion -- plus learn to play soccer from a special guest. Free; registration required. (541-966-0380). Thursday, Aug. 15. CIRCLE OF PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hermiston Center for School Readiness (Building “C”), 502 W. Standard Ave. Share the easy and tough moments of parenting with an encouraging, non-judgemental group of other parents. Free meal for parents and kids; free child care. Call to register: 541-667-6091. Sec- ond and Fourth Thursdays. 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. MAGIC GAME NIGHT, 7 to 9 p.m., Subway (inside Wal-Mart), 2203 SW Court Place, Pendleton. Magic: The Gathering fans are invited to meet and play with other MTG players. Free. (541-310-0498).
