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A6 COMMUNITY East Oregonian Wednesday, January 15, 2020 COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 EO fi le photo A procession makes its way down Main Street in Hermiston while participating in the 2019 Martin Luther King March. The 20th annual peace walk, which is hosted by the Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition, is Monday, Jan. 20. Groups to highlight unity during MLK Day events THURSDAY, JAN. 16 By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian UMATILLA COUNTY — Building a sense of com- munity as well as carry- ing on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is the focus of a pair of upcoming events in Pendleton and Hermiston. A social activist and civil rights leader, King received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Also a pas- tor and author, he was assas- sinated in 1968 on the bal- cony of a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. King’s birthday was approved as a federal hol- iday in 1983 — by 2000, all 50 states identifi ed it as a state government holiday. The actual holiday is cele- brated on the third Monday of January. This year, Mar- tin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. In Pendleton, the event is coordinated by a committee, including representatives from the Pendleton Baha’i Community. The program focuses on the writing of King as well as music, espe- cially from the Civil Rights Era, said Dan and Sarah Haug. The celebration high- lights unity and an effort to bring people together to cel- ebrate commonality. “Music speaks to every- body,” said Dan Haug. “It’s a really inclusive thing. In this country the past few years have been pretty divi- sive … music is something that brings people together to celebrate.” The event is Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Great Pacifi c Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St. There is no admission charge for the all-ages event. Organizers of the gathering, which has CENSUS RECRUITMENT MEET-AND-GREET, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.E. Eighth Ave., Mil- ton-Freewater. Learn how to apply to work as a census-taker during July/August 2020. Ages 18 and over only. (2020census.gov/jobs 855-2020) STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfi eld Community Center, 225 W. Roos- evelt, Stanfi eld. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-1332) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Sec- ond 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) ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME, 2-3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Stories and activities for develop- mentally disabled children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882) ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Registration is required. Classes tailored to the needs of the attendees. (541-966-0380) VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIVING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., location varies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving directions. (541-969-3057) EO fi le photo Kathy Beck, left, Erin McCusker, Margaret Mayer and Georgina Johnson perform “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around” during a past Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Pendleton. Hosted by Great Pacifi c Wine & Coff ee Co., this year’s event is Monday, Jan. 20 and features spoken word and music. been held at multiple venues over the years, expressed appreciation to Ken Schul- berg and Carol Hanks, own- ers of Great Pacifi c, for the use of their facility. “It’s such an inclusive place. People can show up and they don’t have to buy anything,” said Sarah Haug. “We encourage anyone of all ages to come and sing with us.” The Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition will host the 20th annual Martin Luther King March Mon- day at 11 a.m. The group will meet at the First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. After a short walk to Main Street, they will gather in front of Herm- iston City Hall where offi - cials will greet the crowd, said John Carbage, coalition president. “It’s important to have an awareness about Martin Luther King’s legacy and the work he began many years ago,” he said. Carbage said it’s import- ant to be visible in the com- munity and that having city offi cials involved gives the event legitimacy. In addi- tion, he stresses that the gath- ering isn’t confrontational. “The walk we do is a peace walk,” Carbage said. “We also do a prayer. We pray for the leaders.” The group will then con- vene inside the Methodist church. The program will include singing, prayer and speakers. The special guest speaker is Roy Barron, a Hermiston city council- man and member of Raices, a grassroots organization in Hermiston that advo- cates on behalf of the Latino community. For more about the Pend- leton event, call 541-276- 1350; and for Hermiston, call 541-701-7073. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539. TODDLER MOVIE & ACTIVE PLAY, 9:30- 11 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Activities with mats, balls, hula hoops and more for ages 6 months to 7 years, plus a toddler-friendly movie. Cost is $2 per family, and advance registration is not required. (541-667-5018) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Stories and activities for young children. (541-966-0380) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Herm- iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For children from 3-6 years old. (541-567-2882) PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247) 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. Sec- ond 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) SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Board- man Public Library, 200 S. Main St., Board- man. For children from birth to age 4. (541-481-2665) WEEKLY CRAFTERNOON, 3-4 p.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St., Athena. For children 5 and up; younger children welcome with a helper. Free. YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Pub- lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) ARTISTS’ RECEPTION: SCOTT DUFF AND JUDITH HEDBERG-DUFF, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Scott Duff ’s photogra- phy and Judith Hedberg-Duff ’s paintings will be on display, and the artists will give a talk beginning at 5:40 p.m. Free admission. (541-966-0380) THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may be held until 6:30 p.m., then all seats fi rst come, fi rst served; games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefi t Umatilla County citizens with developmental disabilities. 18 years or older, must have proof of age and photo I.D. Basic pot $20, prizes range from $20-$750. (541-567-7615) FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avamere Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Herm- iston. Enjoy light refreshments, listen to some favorite oldies or join in the jam session. All ages welcome. (Lori 541-567-3141) RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICES VOLUN- TEER RESPONSE TRAINING, 6:30-7:30 p.m., private business, 214 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Join local Red Cross response vol- unteers to learn how you can help in disas- ters. (Don Tombleson 541-276-9222) FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SERIES, 7-9 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Whitman professor Johanna Stroborock will read from her work. Open mic slots of 3-5 minutes available following main presentation. Free. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) FRIDAY, JAN. 17 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10 a.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St., Weston. For babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. Free. TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Ath- ena Public Library, 418 E. Main St., Athena. For babies and children to age 6. Free. WHAT’S NEW ON YOUR SCREEN? Find out with our SCREENtime Entertainment Guide! BRIEFLY Climate change group holds annual meeting PENDLETON — Dr. Hero Gollany, a research soil scientist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Pendle- ton, will present a program at the Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition (EOC3) annual meeting. The gathering is Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Theater Room at The Prodigal Son Brewery and Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. It begins with a social time with appetizers provided by Prodigal Son. There is a $10 suggested donation to help defray food costs. Water is provided; other beverages can be pur- chased. Anyone that’s interested is invited to attend. Gollany will discuss “Resilient and Sustainable Dryland Cropping Systems” from 6-7 p.m. The group’s annual busi- ness meeting will follow with elections and other discussions, including a draft program for 2020 and a proposal for a new book club or learning group. Gollany’s research focuses on sustain- able dryland crop production by improv- ing soil organic matter, soil organic car- bon, and nitrogen and precipitation use effi ciencies, all while reducing green- house gas emissions and anthropogenic carbon footprints. Her presentation will include a question-and-answer segment. EOC3, a local nonprofi t group, meets monthly to share an open and respectful climate change conversation. For more information, contact eastoregonclimat- echange@gmail.com or search Facebook. Bunco night benefi ts HHS band members HERMISTON — People are invited to roll the dice during a bunco fundraiser to assist members of the Hermiston High School marching band for a spring trip to Los Angeles. The event is Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Lanes Bowling Cen- ter, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. The entry fee is $10 per person. Also, there will be a silent auction and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact June Frederickson at jm-fred@q.com or 541-314-2526. — EO Media Group PLUS+ :KDW·V1HZLQ6WUHDPLQJ 6SRUWV=RQH <RXU&DEOH/LQH8S 0LQG%HQGLQJ3X]]OHV %HVW%HWV &HOHEULW\3URÀOHV 6WRULHV SCREEN time Inserted into East Oregonian (daily) and Hermiston Herald (Wednesdays weekly) contact circulation@eomediagroup.com or call us today! 800-781-3214
