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Alexander’s offers
truffl e-making class
PENDLETON — A
sweet class just in time for
Valentine’s Day features
how chocolate is made into
a ganache, and then into
truffl es.
A basic introductory ses-
sion, no prior experience
is necessary. Dips & Sips
— Chocolate Truffl e Mak-
ing 101 is Wednesday from
6-8:30 p.m. at Alexander’s
Chocolaterie & Vino Bis-
tro, 363 S. Main St., Pendle-
ton. Participants must be 21
or older.
The cost is $65 per per-
son and includes a glass of
regional artisan or interna-
tional wine. All chocolate
supplies needed to create
your own chocolate truffl es
are included, which partici-
pants get to take home with
them. The class is limited to
10 participants.
For more information,
call 541-429-5110, alex-
anderschocolateclassics@
yahoo.com, visit www.
alexanders.biz or search
Facebook.
AAUW to
meet Saturday
PENDLETON — Kath-
ryn Burke will speak on the
topic of “Cultural Sustain-
ability” during the upcom-
ing meeting of the American
Association of University
Women.
The no-host luncheon
event is Saturday at 11 a.m.
at The Prodigal Son Brewery
& Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. Anyone who is
interested in the topic or the
AAUW is invited to attend.
The American Associa-
tion of University Women
works to advance equity for
women through advocacy,
education, philanthropy and
research. AAUW’s Pend-
leton branch is the closest
group in the region. For more
information, contact Mar-
lene Krout at 541-276-7596
or mkaykrout@yahoo.com.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28
Contributed photo
Alexander’s Chocolaterie & Vino Bistro is off ering Dips &
Sips, a chocolate truffl e-making class, on Wednesday in
Pendleton.
Free contra
lessons precede
upcoming dance
PENDLETON — Mem-
bers of the Pendleton Con-
tra Dance Community are
hosting free lessons this
weekend.
The public is invited to
kick up their heels Satur-
day from 1-3 p.m. at Pend-
leton Center for the Arts,
214 N. Main St. No partner
is required and experience
isn’t necessary.
Contra dancing has its
origins in a range of folk
traditions, said Jill Johnson
of the contra group, includ-
ing English country dance
and Appalachian dancing.
Dancers are paired up in
long lines and follow the
instructions of a caller, who
teaches a simple sequence
before the music starts.
The next contra dance
is Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.,
also at the arts center. John-
son said it will feature lively
music by Spotted Pony. The
admission fee is $8 each
or $12 per couple. People
are invited to bring fi nger
foods to share. Both the les-
sons and dances are fami-
ly-friendly, Johnson said.
For more information,
contact Johnson, 907-350-
6469, jmjpac@gmail.com
or visit facebook.com/
pendletoncontradancers.
and programming.
The session in Pendleton
is Tuesday, March 10 from
1-4 p.m. at Pendleton Center
for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.
The grant application writ-
ing workshops, presented by
Travel Oregon, runs from 9
a.m, to noon, also at the arts
center.
Aili Schreiner, Cul-
tural Trust manager, said
there are more than 1,450
cultural nonprofi ts serv-
ing Oregonians. Organiza-
tions encouraged to attend
include community devel-
opment
organizations,
libraries, arts organizations,
museums, cultural centers,
parks and trails groups, his-
torical societies, arts alli-
ances, literary groups and
heritage organizations.
“We want to make sure
they know about the signif-
icant funding and program-
ming resources that are here
to support them,” Schreiner
said.
Advance registration for
the conversation event is not
required — however, those
planning to attend the free
grant-writing workshop are
asked to register in advance
at https://fs22.formsite.com/
TravelOregon/69dud71bct/
index.html.
For more information,
contact Schreiner at aili.
schreiner@oregon.gov or
503-986-0089.
PENDLETON — Orga-
nizations seeking grants
can learn about fund-
ing programs available
as the Oregon Cultural
Trusts hosts “Conversa-
tions with Funders and Part-
ners” at eight sites across
the state, including Pend-
leton. Also, held in con-
junction with three of the
scheduled events, potential
grant applicants are invited
to attend a free application
writing workshop, which
will be held prior to the
conversation.
The information ses-
sions, which are offered
Feb. 19 through March 12,
feature grant makers offer-
ing more than $5 million
in funding for the 2021 fi s-
cal year. Those seeking
grants will have an opportu-
nity to discuss their projects
HERMISTON — The
Hermiston School District
is soliciting feedback from
staff, parents, students, and
community members about
district priorities.
District communications
offi cer Maria Duron said the
Oregon Legislature has pro-
vided funding to school dis-
tricts throughout the state
through the Student Suc-
cess Act. As part of the pro-
cess, Duron said the school
district is requesting input
regarding how to provide
the best education to Herm-
iston students.
People can share their
thoughts regarding priori-
ties at www.hermiston.k12.
or.us. For questions, contact
Duron at 541-667-6036 or
maria.duron@hermistonsd.
org.
— EO Media Group
People encouraged
Hermiston
Oregon Cultural
to speak out
schools seeks
HERMISTON — A Trust presents
start-up meeting for #Stand funders workshops input from public
On Every Corner is planned
in Hermiston.
The upcoming gather-
ing is Saturday at 2 p.m. at
Veg Out, 140 N.E. Second
St., Hermiston. A nation-
wide effort, people are gath-
ering in communities across
the United States to protest
and speak out on a vari-
ety of matters. Whether it’s
the environment, govern-
ment, education, health-
care or other concerns, the
idea is to express concerns
as well as share inspirations
to help each other in need of
support.
The goal is to provide
an avenue for people to
get involved. All ages are
welcome.
For more information, con-
tact Bernie Sanderson 541-
626-9189, cln42da87@yahoo.
com or search Facebook.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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)
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 Bow-
man 541-276-5073)
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pendleton Recre-
ation 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 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)
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 charities.
Public welcome. (541-278-2828)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COL-
ORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490
N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provided. Bring
snacks to share. (541-922-0138)
PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prod-
igal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
DIY @ THE LIBRARY, 6-8 p.m., Pendleton Pub-
lic Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For
teens and adults. Registration required, lim-
ited to 10. (Heather Culley 541-966-0380)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Mil-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth
Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-
age children. (541-938-8247)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45 a.m.,
Hermiston Public Library back entrance, 235
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engaging chil-
dren and getting them excited about music,
improving motor skills and sparking creativity
while supporting early literacy development.
For children ages newborn to 4 years and par-
ent/guardian. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Pub-
lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
(541-567-2882)
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. 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 Bow-
man 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)
DIPS & SIPS — CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE MAK-
ING 101, 6-8:30 p.m., Alexander’s Chocolat-
erie & Vino Bistro, 363 S. Main St., Pendleton.
An introductory class on how to make choc-
olate truffl es, limited to 10 participants. No
prior experience necessary. Class fee $65 per
person, registration requested. (Alex or Steve
541-429-5110)
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)
THURSDAY, JAN. 30
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. 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)
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