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A6 COMMUNITY East Oregonian Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Kidz Pow Wow highlights cultural dancing By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian MISSION — All area youths up to age 12 are invited to participate in this weekend’s Kidz Pow Wow. In its ninth year, the event is Saturday from 1-4 p.m. on the grounds at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute. Tamast- slikt is located near Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off Interstate 84 at Exit 216. Participation is free. Families are encouraged to come out and enjoy tribal drumming, singing, danc- ing and culture. Tribal and non-tribal youths are invited to dance with or without regalia. Every child who registers and participates will receive a prize. “This colorful event is a great opportunity to learn about your neighbors, get out in the fresh air, and have a lot of fun,” said Michelle Liberty in a press release about the event. Also, “Savages and Prin- cesses: The Persistence of Native American Stereo- types” is currently on dis- play at the museum. Through humor, subtlety and irony, the exhibit embraces Native Americans’ power to replace stereotypical images that permeate the current pop culture landscape. Fea- turing the works of 13 con- temporary Native American artists, the images and styles EO file photo Demitri Brockie participates in the 2018 Kidz Pow Wow. This year’s event is Saturday at Ta- mastslikt Cultural Institute in Mission. are created from traditional, contemporary and mass cul- ture forms. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute is owned and operated by the Confeder- ated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. It cele- brates the traditions of Cay- use, Umatilla and Walla Walla tribes. The museum features permanent exhibits, offers interactive displays and hosts special events. In addition, the Coyote The- ater introduces visitors to Spilyay, the magical coyote who shares about wisdom and foolishness. Tamastslikt is open Mon- day through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kin- ship Cafe is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular museum admis- sion, which is good for two consecutive days, is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for youths 6-17 and free for ages 5 and under, and families of active duty military per- sonnel. Also, the Libraries of Eastern Oregon has pro- vided many area libraries with free family passes that can be checked out. For more information, call 541-429-7700 or visit www.tamastslikt.org. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 BRIEFLY Triple Nickles Historical Marker to be dedicated PENDLETON — A dedication ceremony for a Triple Nickles Histori- cal Marker is planned this week. “Triple Nickles” was the nickname given to the Army’s 555th Para- chute Infantry Battalion. In May 1945, Pendleton Field became the group’s home base and training ground for the Battalion. The celebration is Fri- day at 4:30 p.m. at The Duck Pin Bowling Alley, 369 S. Main, Pendleton, located underground at Main and Emigrant. The free event is open to the public. During the winter of 1944-45, the Japanese sent “balloon bombs” toward the West Coast of the United States. Each carried five incendiary bombs and one larger explosive device — all set to detonate when the balloon lost altitude and touched trees. Mem- bers of the 555th were to parachute near any forest fires caused by the bal- loon bombs, extinguish the fires and disarm and destroy any remaining unexploded devices. They received training from civilian smokejump- ers from the U.S. For- est Service. During their deployment, the Triple Nickles fought 28 fires, jumping into 15 of them. For more informa- tion, contact Kristen Dollarhide at kristen@ travelpendleton.com, 541- 276-7411 or visit www. travelpendleton.com. Collective Goods sale benefits hospital auxiliary HERMISTON — A large selection of books, toys, gifts, games and unique gadgets are fea- tured in the upcoming Collective Goods sale. A fundraiser for the Good Shepherd Medi- cal Center Auxiliary, the event is Thursday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held in Con- ference Room 1 at Good Shepherd, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Proceeds from the event helps in providing scholarships to area students who are pursuing a career in the health care field and for medical equipment at the hospital. For more information, contact June Rosenberg at juner1942@gmail.com. — East Oregonian staff COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, AUG. 27 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 Cen- ter, 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) SEXUALITY AND CAPACITY TO CONSENT IN THE NON-DEMENTIA ADULT POPULATION, 12:30-5 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Class is designed to help anyone who cares for an aging Oregonian bet- ter understand the sensitive care topics around sexuality and the legal definition of capacity to con- sent, for older adults living in long- term care settings. Free, but pre- registration is requested by phone or online at www.OregonCarePart- ners.com. (Oregon Care Partners 800-930-6851) 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) THE ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30- 6:30 p.m., The ARC Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and refreshments. (541-567-7615) MAY PARK GRAND OPENING, 5:30-8 p.m., May Park, 180 S.E. Isaac Ave., Pendleton. See the new play- ground equipment, concrete pad with briquette grill and picnic tables, restrooms and more. Mayor John Turner will perform a ribbon cut- ting. Everyone welcome. (Kaley Cope 541-276-8100) 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., Irrigon Pub- lic 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) DIY @ THE LIBRARY, 6-8 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For adults only. Registration required, limited to 10. (Heather Culley 541-966-0380) DOWNLOAD OUR FREE NEWS APP TODAY! 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