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COMMUNITY
COMING EVENTS
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
FREE FRIDAY LUNCH, 12 p.m., Echo Community Church, 21 N.
Bonanza St., Echo. Everyone welcome.
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)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 S.
Bonanza, Echo. (541-376-8411)
”SHREK, THE MUSICAL”, 2:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Commu-
nity College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend-
leton. The story of the sullen ogre, his donkey sidekick and the
citizens of the troubled kingdom of Duloc comes to the stage.
tickets are available online at collegecommunitytheatre.com or
at the theatre box office.
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermis-
ton. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone wel-
come. (541-567-6219)
LITTLE MISSY IN CONCERT, 7 p.m., Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Janie Rothfield and Shona Carr
will perform their American Roots music. Cost is $10 for adults,
$7 for youth up to 18, available online at pendletonarts.org or
by phone. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
”THE HAMLET THRILL-MA-GEDDON”, 7 p.m., Hermiston High
School, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. A zany comedy with zom-
bie battles, musical numbers and backup dancers is a parody of
Shakeaspeare’s greatest tragedy. tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for
seniors and $2 for students at the door. (541-667-6036)
”SHREK, THE MUSICAL”, 7:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Commu-
nity College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend-
leton. The story of the sullen ogre, his donkey sidekick and the
citizens of the troubled kingdom of Duloc comes to the stage.
tickets are available online at collegecommunitytheatre.com or
at the theatre box office.
Friday, November 15, 2019
BRIEFLY
Walla Walla VA
reaches out to
caregivers
WALLA WALLA, Wash.
— Representatives from the
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Memorial Veterans Affairs
Medical Center’s Caregiver
Support Program will visit
three area clinics.
Held in conjunction with
National Family Caregiv-
er’s Month, the events will
include an opportunity for
people to ask questions. The
gatherings are:
•Monday, Nov. 18 from
11 a.m. to noon at the Rich-
land VA Clinic Lobby, 825
Jadwin Ave., Suite 250.
•Wednesday, Nov. 20
from 10-11 a.m. at the La
Grande VA Clinic Lobby,
202 12th St.
•Thursday, Nov. 21 from
11 a.m. to noon at the Walla
Walla VA Building 143
Lobby, 77 Wainwright Drive.
Caregivers are an import-
ant part of the veteran’s care
team, said public affairs offi-
cer Linda Wondra in a writ-
ten statement. This year’s
theme is #BeCareCuri-
ous and encourages family
caregivers to ask questions,
explore options and share
in decisions that affect the
health and well-being of their
loved ones.
For questions, contact
Wondra at 509-525-5200 or
linda.wondra@va.gov. Also,
the Caregiver Support Line
is available from 8 a.m. to
8 p.m. by calling 1-855-260-
3274. Additional information
is available at www.caregiver.
va.gov.
Eagles auxiliary
cancels bazaar
PENDLETON — A lack
of vendor participation in
the Eagles Auxiliary Craft
Bazaar has resulted in its
cancellation.
The event was to be held
Saturday. For more informa-
tion, call 541-377-1811.
Peace Lutheran
hosts GriefShare
program
PENDLETON — A
faith-based grief support
group recently began meet-
ing in Pendleton.
Help and encouragement
is available to people after
the death of a spouse, child,
family member or friend.
GriefShare meets Tuesdays
from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Peace
Lutheran Church, 210 N.W.
Ninth St., Pendleton. The
program runs for 13 weeks.
There is no fee to participate.
Sponsored by Vange
John Memorial Hospice, the
group includes a leadership
team that assists in facilitat-
ing sessions. A workbook for
personal study and reflection
costs $15 — scholarships are
available for those with lim-
ited resources.
For questions, call 541-
276-7592 or 541-667-3543.
For more about GriefShare,
visit www.griefshare.org.
One-day seminar
on holiday grief
STANFIELD — An
evening faith-based pro-
gram will offer help to
people who may struggle
during the holidays due to
the loss of loved ones.
The GriefShare sem-
inar is Tuesday, Nov. 19
from 5:30-7 p.m. at Stan-
field Baptist Church, 310
E. Wheeler Ave. It is pre-
sented free of charge. Also,
a workbook is provided.
Scott Zielke, associate
pastor of congregational
care, said the program can
provide needed support and
encouragement during the
holiday season. For more
information, call Zielke at
541-571-6886.
— EO Media Group
SATURDAY, NOV. 16
SCHOOLHOUSE VILLAGE FALL VENDOR FAIR, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Pilot Rock Historic Schoolhouse, 241 S.W. Fourth St., Pilot Rock.
Craft, gift and food vendors, raffles, door prizes and more. Free
admission. Vendor spaces $40 ($45 with power), must attend
both days, first come, first served. (Reilly Miller 541-975-4845)
FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts,
214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free art classes for children up to
age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
(Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for
adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
”HEALING THE BIG RIVER” BOOK PARTY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute Museum Store, 47106 Wildhorse
Blvd., Pendleton. Meet photographer Peter Marbach and get
early copies of his book for purchase and signing. Free admis-
sion. (541-429-7700)
SATURDAY CRAFTS, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Drop-in craft activities for kids of
all ages. Free. (Janet Torres 541-567-2882)
STRAIGHT TALK WITH BECKY MARKS, 2-4 p.m., The Saddle
Restaurant, 2220 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Share thoughts
with Ward I councilwoman. (541-276-9147)
”SHREK, THE MUSICAL”, 2:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Commu-
nity College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend-
leton. The story of the sullen ogre, his donkey sidekick and the
citizens of the troubled kingdom of Duloc comes to the stage.
tickets are available online at collegecommunitytheatre.com or
at the theatre box office.
COMMUNITY SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER, 5-7 p.m., Stan-
field Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt St., Stanfield. Cost is
$6 per person. Proceeds benefit the community center. (Rosalie
Emerson 541-720-9509)
BRASS FIRE IN CONCERT, 7-10 p.m., Red Lion Inn, 304 S.E. Nye
Ave., Pendleton. Local band plays a variety of styles. Free. (Brad
Rozema 541-314-5416)
”THE HAMLET THRILL-MA-GEDDON”, 7 p.m., Hermiston High
School, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. A zany comedy with zom-
bie battles, musical numbers and backup dancers is a parody of
Shakeaspeare’s greatest tragedy. tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for
seniors and $2 for students at the door. (541-667-6036)
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SUNDAY, NOV. 17
PAUL GORHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST,
8 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Masonic Lodge, 1350 N.W. Carden
Ave., Pendleton. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for ages 6-12.
Call-in orders welcome. Donations accepted; proceeds benefit
scholarships for local students. (Marty Patterson 541-278-0995)
SCHOOLHOUSE VILLAGE FALL VENDOR FAIR, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Pilot Rock Historic Schoolhouse, 241 S.W. Fourth St., Pilot Rock.
Craft, gift and food vendors, raffles, door prizes and more. Free
admission. Vendor spaces $40 ($45 with power), must attend
both days, first come, first served. (Reilly Miller 541-975-4845)
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30-1 p.m., Pendleton Recre-
ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special
needs children and families. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
KBLU CITIZENS ADVISORY GROUP, 3 p.m., Prodigal Son Brew-
ery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Share ideas on for-
mat of Pendleton area’s newest radio station. (Vickie or Gary
541-566-2744 or 541-566-0131)
ARC POTATO DINNER FUNDRAISER, 5-6:30 p.m., The ARC
Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Baked pota-
toes with all the fixings are $5 for adults, $3 for children 10
and under, and free for age 3 and under. Tickets also can be
purchased and donated to a person with a disability. (Kristi
Smalley 541-567-1546)
MONDAY, NOV. 18
COLLECTIVE GOODS FUNDRAISER, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Good Shep-
herd Medical Center conference room 1, 610 N.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. A great collection of gifts, games, toys, gadgets and
books will be offered. All proceeds support scholarships for
local medical students and an annual large donation to Good
Shepherd Medical Center Foundation for medical equipment.
(June Rosenberg juner1942@gmail.com)
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)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 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, 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)
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 12:45-6 p.m., Good Shepherd Med-
ical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Make an appointment
on the Red Cross website or by phone. (800-733-2767)
ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214
N. Main St., Pendleton. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop
skills and encourage art exploration. (Roberta Lavadour
541-278-9201)
UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST OPEN HOUSE, 5-7 p.m., North
Fork John Day Ranger District office, 401 W. Main St., Ukiah.
Community members can share information about their inter-
ests and engage with local forest leadership and staff. Local
district staff will be available to talk about forest management,
current and ongoing projects, and other interests or concerns.
Free. (Darcy Weseman 541-278-3722)
ATHENA KNITTERS GROUP, 7 p.m., Athena Public Library, 418
E. Main St., Athena. Open to all knitters, crocheters and lovers
of needle work. (541-566-2470)
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