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ton age nt lit- owl- glish 541- 15 m., St., ge 4. - outh ctivi- ood 87. ead August 2019 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 9 Find fun activities for you and your child... all month long! 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. 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 STO- RYTIME, 10 a.m., Weston Public Library, 108 East Main St. Books, music, early lit- eracy skills, simple crafts and snacks. All preschoolers and their parents/caregivers are welcome. (541-566-2378). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermis- ton Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541- 567-2882). ). FUN FRIDAY, 10:30 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. Craft- nter ing, game day or special event. 2 W. (541-449-1254). gh STORY & CRAFT TIME, ging, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youth welcome. ld (541-376-8411). - SCI-FI MOVIE TRIVIA, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Show your skills in sci-fi movie trivia! Teams of three to six players (13 and up) will compete for ts. the grand prize. Free; registration required. (541-966-0380). Friday, Aug. 2. ourt GAMER’S NIGHT, 7-10:30 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, Mc- her Cune Gym. Sponsored by Pend- leton Parks & Rec. Free organized tournament for middle and high schoolers with dance games and more. (541-276- 8100.) Second Fridays. ROCK AND ROLL CAMP CONCERT, 7 p.m., Main St., Pendleton. PCA’s Rock and Roll Camp closes out the week with a free concert on Main Street for the public. Cheer on our budding songwriters and mu- sicians! (541-278-9201). Friday, Aug. 16 HERMISTON MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk (around 8:30 p.m.), McKenzie Park. “Aquaman” shows Aug. 2 and “Small Foot” on Aug. 9. Drop by for an evening of family fun. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks and enjoy a movie under the stars on an inflatable screen. Free. (541-667-5018). Fridays, Aug. 2 & 9. 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 permitting. This month “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (8/2) and “Free Willy” (8/9). Check the PP&R Facebook page for reschedul- ing. (541-276-8100). Fridays, Aug. 2 & 9. SATURDAYS HERMISTON KIDS TRIATHLON, 9 a.m., Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. Come watch local youngsters run, bike, and swim in this fun and casual event. Athletes participate in age categories of 4-6 years and 7-12 years and everyone gets a prize. (541-289-7665). Satur- day, Aug. 3. MELON FEST, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Hermiston, Festival Street. Seed spitting and melon eating con- tests will be part of this celebration of watermelons. Come enjoy street vendors and live music at this free event. (541-667-5026.) Saturday, Aug. 17. FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pend- leton. Free drop-in art project class for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (541-278-9201). FREE FIRST SATURDAY, all day, Heritage Station Museum, 108 S. W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Free admission. (541-276- 0012). First Saturdays. SAGE SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Free admission for parents and kids. (541- 481-7243). Second Saturdays. 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). SATURDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft projects for children in the 5th grade and younger. (541-567-2882). BROADWAY BLOCK PARTY, 1 to 8 p.m., East Broadway Ave., Milton-Freewa- ter. The day starts with a 5K fun walk/run, and continues with food trucks, live music, bounce houses and other activities for kids. See page 11 for details. (541-938-5575). Saturday, Aug. 10. SUMMER STORY TIME, 2 p.m., Pend- leton 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). END OF SUMMER PARTY WITH A PRINCESS, 3 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Celebrate the fun of summer reading with a princess who loves books and libraries. For youngsters of all ages; no registration needed. (541-966- 0380). Saturday, Aug. 3. UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR KICK-OFF PARADE, 6:30 p.m., starts on Main Street, ends on Highland Ave., Hermiston. The fair runs Aug. 6-10, but the parade gets things off to an early start. This year’s theme is “Strong Roots & Cowboy Boots.“ Details: www.umatillacountyfair.net/parade. Satur- day, Aug. 3. 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 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, Aug. 25.