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COMMUNITY
East Oregonian
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Bikers take aim at bugs, child abuse
Annual Bug
Run is Saturday
Community walk focuses on healing
MISSION — A community walk to assist in healing
in the loss of loved ones and to bring awareness for sui-
cide prevention is being held in Mission.
Walk for Healing is Saturday from 8-11 a.m. begin-
ning at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, 46314 Timine
Way, Mission. Prior to the walk, there is an Acudetox
healing clinic (8 a.m.), which includes information about
the use of acupuncture for such things as addiction, stress
and trauma. Walk registration begins at 9 a.m. and a
welcome and remembrance of those lost to suicide is at
9:30 a.m. The walk departs at 10 a.m.
For more information, call Denise Wickert at
541-240-8441.
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
PENDLETON — Bikers
from across the region are get-
ting revved up to raise money
to benefit victims of child
abuse.
The Blue Mountain Chap-
ter of Bikers Against Child
Abuse is hosting its annual
Bug Run. Registration begins
Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Cadil-
lac Jack’s Bar and Grill, 1703
S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pend-
leton. Kickstands are up at
10 a.m. The cost is $15 per
bike. The event also includes
a 50/50 pot and prize raffles
(tickets are $1 each). The biker
with the most bug splatters on
their target will win a special
prize.
After making the 120-mile
loop, participants will return
to Cadillac Jack’s (approxi-
mately 3 p.m.) for the raffle
drawings and to award the
prize to the winning biker.
Toad, the chapter president
and current BACA state pres-
ident, said they have received
tremendous support from
local businesses and individu-
als to provide some nice raf-
fle items.
The local chapter, Toad
said, has been holding the
fundraising event since 2011.
BRIEFLY
Summer Kidfest offers outdoor fun
Contributed photo
Participants in a past Bikers Against Child Abuse Bug Run take a break. This year’s fundrais-
ing event starts Saturday at Cadillac Jack’s Bar & Grill in Pendleton.
He said many area motorcycle
groups host poker runs and
the Bug Run offers something
fun and different.
The mission of BACA,
Toad said, is to empower chil-
dren to not be afraid. Mem-
bers of BACA make time to
visit with kids, escort them
to court proceedings and, if
needed, stand guard in their
neighborhood.
“We bring children into
our organization to make
them feel a part of the biker
community,” he said. “We are
brothers and sisters and will
be there in their time of need.”
Money raised from the
event is used both directly
and indirectly to help kids that
are victims of child abuse. It
can be used to help in paying
for mental health treatment,
changing locks on doors, tak-
ing a child out for ice cream
as part of relationship build-
ing and educational outreach
efforts, such as training and
brochures.
Toad said that even
though the local Blue Moun-
tain Chapter is fairly small
in numbers there are several
BACA chapters in the region.
“If a situation requires that
we need more people, we can
call and have 150 or more
members show up,” he said.
“We’re as big as we need to
be.”
BACA was founded by a
licensed clinical social worker.
Its members come from all
walks of life — including
professionals and blue-collar
workers.
For more information,
visit www.bacaworld.org. For
questions about registration
for the Bug Run, call Cadillac
Jack’s at 541-276-9422.
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Contact Community Edi-
tor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
PENDLETON — Bouncy castles, games, face paint-
ing, food, giveaways and more are featured during Summer
Kidfest.
The community is invited to attend Sunday, Aug. 18
from 4-7 p.m. at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. There is no admission charge for the event, which
is sponsored by the Pendleton Spanish Seventh-day Adven-
tist Church. For more information, contact Pastor Hugo Vil-
lalobos at 773-791-7487 or prvillalobos@yahoo.com.
Festival harvests local vendors
BOARDMAN — The Morrow County Harvest Festi-
val is seeking vendors.
The event is Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. The event
highlights regionally produced agricultural goods, arti-
san crafts, kid-friendly activities and community pride.
Organizers are seeking original, handmade or home-
grown items. Direct sales or home business vendors will
not be accepted. The cost for vendor booths is $35-$40,
which includes two passes for the vendor breakfast. Ven-
dors must register by Friday, Sept. 13. People can register
at www.visitsage.com.
For more information, contact 541-481-7243, sagecen-
ter@portofmorrow.com or stop by the SAGE Center.
— East Oregonian staff
COMING EVENTS
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior
Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton.
Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under
60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Sec-
ond 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 SER-
VICE, 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 SER-
VICE, 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., Pendleton
Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Gym activities at
3 p.m., life skills at 4 p.m. for mid-
dle and high school students. Regis-
tration requested. (Suzanne Moore
541-276-3987)
CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pend-
leton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group
or individual craft project. All ages.
(541-966-0380)
PENDLETON EAGLES TACOS AND
BINGO, 6 p.m., Pendleton Eagles
Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton.
Regular packet $10, special packet
$5. Proceeds donated to local chari-
ties. Public welcome. (541-278-2828)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES
ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irri-
gon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St.,
Irrigon. Materials provided. 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)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME,
6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Pub-
lic Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Mil-
ton-Freewater. For elementary
school-age children. (541-938-8247)
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library back entrance, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. Engaging children
and getting them excited about
music, improving motor skills and
sparking creativity while supporting
early literacy development. For chil-
dren 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 SER-
VICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior
Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton.
Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under
60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Sec-
ond 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 SER-
VICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield.
Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for oth-
ers. (541-449-1332)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SER-
VICE, 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 Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Sto-
ries and activities for developmen-
tally disabled children and adults.
Free. (541-567-2882)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUT-
ERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public
Library meeting room, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Registra-
tion is required. Classes tailored
to the needs of the attendees.
(541-966-0380)
FIELD TEST Candidates Wanted
URGENT NOTICE: You may be qualified to participate in a special Field
Test of new hearing instrument technology being held at a local test site.
An industry leader in digital hearing devices is sponsoring a product field test in your area next week and they have asked us to select
up to 15 qualified candidates to participate. They are interested in determining the benefits of GENIUS™ 3.0 Technology in eliminating
the difficulty hearing aid users experience in difficult environments, such as those with background noise or multiple talkers.
Candidates in other test areas have reported very positive feedback so far.
We are looking for additional candidates in the Hermiston, Pendleton and the surounding areas.
HERMISTON: 955 SE 4th St Suite B, Hermiston, OR 97838 • 541-716-5092
PENDLETON: 125 SE Court Ave. Suite 6, Pendleton, OR • 541-224-8661
EXPIRATION DATE
AUGUST 16, 2019
In an effort to accurately demonstrate the incredible performance of these devices, specially trained representatives will be conducting
testing and demonstrations during this special event.
In addition to an audiometric hearing evaluation, candidates will receive a fiber-optic otoscope exam, a painless procedure that could
reveal c ommon hearing problems such as excessive wax or damage to the eardrum, as well as other common causes of hearing
deficiencies.
Qualified Field Test Candidates:
• Live in Hermiston, Pendleton or the surrounding area
• Are at least 55 years of age or older
• Have experienced some level of hearing difficulty, or currently wear hearing aids
• Don’t currently work for a market research company
We have a limited supply of the GENIUS™ 3.0 test product
currently on hand and ready for testing. We have also been
authorized to offer significant discounts if you decide to take
the hearing instruments home. If you choose not to keep
them, there’s no risk or obligation of any kind. †
TO PARTICIPATE:
1) You must be one of the first 15 people to call our office
Mention Code: 19AugField.
2) You will be required to have your hearing tested in our
office, FREE OF CHARGE, to determine candidacy.
3) Report your results with the hearing instruments to the
Hearing Care Specialist over a three week test period.
FIELD TEST PARTICIPANTS
Will be tested and
selected same-day.
Qualified candidates will be selected on a first-come,
first-served basis so please call us TODAY to secure
your spot in the Product Field Test.
Participants who qualify and complete the product test will
receive a FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* as a token
of our thanks.
AVOID WAITING – CALL AND MENTION CODE: 19AugField!
*One per household. Must be 55 or older and bring loved one for familiar voice test. Must complete a hearing test. Not valid with prior test/purchase in last 6 months. While supplies last. Free
gift card may be used toward the purchase of food at participating restaurants where a minimum purchase may also be required. See restaurant.com for details. Not redeemable for cash.
Promotional offer available during special event dates only. † Pursuant to terms of your purchase agreement, the aids may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the completion of
fitting, in satisfactory condition. See store for details.