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A6 COMMUNITY East Oregonian Tuesday, August 6, 2019 BRIEFLY Pilot Rock revives National Night Out event PILOT ROCK — The Pilot Rock Police Department and the Pilot Rock Education & Community Foundation are teaming up to revive National Night Out activities. Laura Byrnes said it’s been a num- ber of years since the community has held National Night Out. The event encourages people to get out and meet their neigh- bors and connect with local law enforce- ment. Activities are Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Pilot Rock City Park. The family-friendly gathering includes a free hot dog dinner and kids’ activities, including a bouncy house, face painting and sack races. In addition, Packy Doherty will provide Irish music at 7:15 p.m. The event, Byrnes said, is relaxed and low- key. She encourages people to come out and visit with other local citizens and first responders. For more information, call Byrnes at 541-379-9730. Rotary wrangles in annual cowboy breakfast HERMISTON — The Hermiston Rotary Club is hosting its annual Cowboy Breakfast. The meals will be served up Thursday through Saturday mornings from 6:30- 10:30 a.m. at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. The menu includes pan- cakes, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, cantaloupe, coffee and milk. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and teens, and $4 for kids. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to the Funland Park rebuilding project. For more information, contact Tammy Smith at tammy@smittysace.com. SAGE Saturday features farm animal craft BOARDMAN — Kids are invited to get creative as they paint their own wooden farm animal puzzles during SAGE Saturday. The free event is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Contributed photo Registration is open for the 2019 Harvest Moonlight Paddle. Hosted by Hermiston Parks & Recreation, the event is Sept. 6 at Hat Rock State Park. Road, Boardman. The activity is available while supplies last. Also, participants are encouraged to tour the museum exhibits. The SAGE — Sustainable AGriculture and Energy — Center is an interactive vis- itor’s center. It provides information about technology within the Port of Morrow and beyond. There’s also a museum store, which includes Tillamook ice cream sold by the scoop. Center hours are Sunday through Thurs- day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday/Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular admis- sion is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students and free for children under 5, active mili- tary personnel and veterans. There is a $20 maximum for a family. For more informa- tion, call 541-481-7243 or visit www.visit- sage.com. Pub talk highlights cosmic vastness PENDLETON — A science pub talk will focus on how our understanding of the universe has expanded with time. A research associate professor of phys- ics, Shane Larson will speak on the topic “Feeling Small in a Big Cosmos.” The free event is Sunday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at The Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Larson received a bachelor’s degree in physics at Oregon State University and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Montana State University. Larson currently works at at Northwestern University, where he’s the associate director of CIERA (Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics). He specializes in the study of compact stars, binaries and the galaxy. For more information about the sci- ence pub event, contact Matthew Barnes at matthew@prodigalsonbrewery.com or 541-276-6090. Art show harvests youth talent in a variety of media MILTON-FREEWATER — Recent artwork by Central Middle School and McLoughlin High School students is fea- tured as part of the Milton-Freewater Harvest Festival. The Harvest Festival is Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m to 9:30 p.m. at Yantis Park, 200 DeHaven St. It features family fun, including live music, food trucks, ven- dor booths and park activities. There is no admission charge. The Milton-Freewater Arts Council is sponsoring the art exhibit, which runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Central Middle School, 306 S.W. Second Ave. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite works for the People’s Choice award. The original works on display during the show include a variety of media. They were selected by local art educators Lynne Burnham and Marianne Smith of the Mil- ton-Freewater Unified School District. “It will be an opportunity to see and appreciate the outstanding achievements of their students during the past academic year,” said Clark Colahan. For more information about the art show, call Blanche Mason at 541-938-5126 or JeanAnn Mitchell at 541-938-5516. For more about the Harvest Festival, contact the Milton-Freewater Chamber of Com- merce at 541-938-5563, mfchamber@ mfchamber.com, search Facebook or visit www.mfchamber.com. Recreation department offers moonlight paddle HERMISTON — A unique opportunity to enjoy the Columbia River via kayak as the sun sets is being coordinated by Herm- iston Parks & Recreation. The Harvest Moonlight Paddle is Fri- day, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Hat Rock State Park. Participants will meet at the main boat ramp parking lot. Afterwards, a bon- fire will feature harvest-themed treats. The cost is $25 for Hermiston residents or $30 for non-residents. In addition, there is a $10 kayak rental fee, if needed. The activity is open to ages 14 and up (youths must be accompanied by an adult). Those planning to attend need to register by Fri- day, Aug. 30. Participants are encouraged to bring a headlamp and glow sticks. For more information, visit www.herm- istonrecreation.com. To register, call 541- 667-5018 or stop by the recreation office at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Hermiston. COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, AUG. 6 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) 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 Center, 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 activities at 3 p.m., life skills at 4 p.m. for middle and high school students. Registration requested. (Suzanne Moore 541-276-3987) CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or indi- vidual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380) LADIES NIGHT OUT, 6-8 p.m., Abby’s Pizza, 828 Southgate, Pendleton. 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., Pendle- ton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds donated to local charities. Pub- lic 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 pro- vided. Bring snacks to share. (541-922-0138) PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380) NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, 6 p.m., Yantis Park, Southwest Second & Dehaven streets, Milton-Free- water. Meet your neighbors and learn about local law enforce- ment services. Royalty Princess Parties characters including Iron Man, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Tinkerbell and Moana, free food, games for children, tours of police, fire and other vehicles and more. Free. (Erin Wells 541-938-8246) STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For ele- mentary school-age children. (541-938-8247) GREG BLAKE TRIO IN CON- CERT, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Cen- ter for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. West Virginia native brings his powerful vocals and bluegrass, gospel and coun- try guitar style joined by two regional favorites. Tickets are $12, available for reservation by phone or online at pendlet- onarts.org. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Pub- lic Library back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engag- ing children and getting them excited about music, improv- ing motor skills and spark- ing creativity while support- ing early literacy development. For children ages newborn to 4 years and parent/guardian. (541-567-2882) STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) 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) STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community 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 Center, 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 Pub- lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Stories and activ- ities for developmentally dis- abled children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882) ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUT- ERS, 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 Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. A relaxing hour of coloring. Supplies provided. (Mary Finney 541-966-0380) WEDNESDAYS IN THE PARK, 6 p.m., Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Live music, food trucks and more. Free admission. (Jon Bullard or Adam Mack 541-276-8100) MILTON-FREEWATER PARKS & REC COMMUNITY MEET- ING, 6 p.m., Milton-Freewater Community Building, 109 S.E. Fifth Ave., Milton-Freewater. Attend to hear more about the future of park and recreation opportunities, and share your thoughts. Free. (Steve Patten 541-938-8274) VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., location varies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Glu- ten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving directions. (541-969-3057) METEORITE PRESENTATION, 7-9 p.m., Umatilla City Hall com- munity room, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. Meet with scientist Dick Pugh as he presents infor- mation about meteorites and shows $15,000 worth of mete- orites you can handle. Have something you think might be a meteorite? Bring it in for exam- ination. Free. (541-922-5704)
