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East Oregonian
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Ring in 2022 with fi reworks and family fun
Electric Sundown also
lights up the new year
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
HERMISTON — A New Year’s
Eve Bash for the whole family is
planned at Eastern Oregon Trade
and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport
Road, Hermiston.
If ringing in 2021 seemed a
bit subdued because of on-going
COVID-19 restrictions, people are
invited to put on their party hats and
make up for lost time. The event
kicks off with a parking lot tail-
gate party Friday, Dec. 31. EOTEC
General Manager Al Davis said the
gates will open at 3 p.m. for people
to begin staking out spots and
setting up their party zones.
Revelers can bring barbecue
grills, fi re pits, patio heaters, drink
coolers and more. Participants who
will be drinking alcoholic bever-
ages are reminded to appoint a
designated driver or make arrange-
ments in advance to ensure a
safe ride home afterwards. Davis
encourages people to use common
sense.
“We’re not going to supply alco-
hol but people are welcome to bring
their own. Also, don’t start a fi re on
my asphalt, bring a fi re pit,” he said.
“We will monitor the event.”
Family fun will be offered
indoors at EOTEC beginning at
6 p.m. The cost for entry into the
building is $5 per person and it
includes movies, snacks and games,
including laser tag. Davis also
suggests people bring their favorite
board games.
“We’re entering a new era and
trying to fi gure out a new normal,”
Davis said. “We just want to try and
get people out and give them a place
to go … to enjoy some activities
with their kids. If someone wants
to bring something, they are more
than welcome to do that.”
And there’s more — the Festi-
val of Lights will be illuminated
throughout the night beginning
at 5 p.m. With bone-chilling cold
predicted in the weather forecast,
Davis suggests that people drive-
thru the lights. However, if people
want to view the lighted displays on
foot, he encourages them to bundle
Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian, File
Fireworks explode over the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. This year’s New Year’s Eve Bash will feature
fi reworks and more Friday, Dec. 31, at EOTEC.
up. The event will crescendo with
a fi reworks display at midnight to
help ring in 2022.
For more information, call
541-289-9800 or search www.face-
book.com/eotechermistonor.
Other New Year’s Eve
activities
Let’s Get Lit 2022
• Electric Sundown, 14 S.E.
Third St., Pendleton
$10 at the door or via www.
eventbrite.com. Featuring DJs Big
Wispr and Rappin Randy slam-
min’ to a new LED lighting system.
With the doors opening at 9 p.m.,
head to Electric Sundown, which
features a huge dance floor and
plenty of space to bust some moves
into the new year. Also, two bars
will serve party-goers leading up to
the countdown to midnight. People
are encouraged to show off wear-
able lights and glow gear for the
biggest party in P-town. (503-729-
2476, www.facebook.com/theelec-
tricsundown).
Cosmic Family New Year Cele-
bration
• Desert Lanes Family Fun
Center, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston
$125/up to six people. Head to
Desert Lanes for a cosmically fun
celebration. Two sessions are avail-
able — 1-2:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m.
— featuring 90 minutes of glow
bowling, shoe rental, a large pizza, a
pitcher of soda, six $5 arcade cards
and party favors. Call or stop by to
reserve a package. (541-567-6364,
www.bowldesertlanes.com)
Sliding into the New Year
• Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N.
First St., Hermiston
No cover. A casual night of cele-
brating the coming year will get
underway around 9 p.m. The event
includes drink specials and low-key
fun with friends. (541-567-5180,
www.midwaybargrill.com).
New Year’s Eve with Matt
Borden
• The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar
& Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston
$15. Prepare for a honky tonk,
country and western, get down,
good time with Matt Borden to help
ring in the New Year at The Pheas-
ant. Get ready to kick up your heels
starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are avail-
able for presale at the bar. (541-567-
3022, www.thepheasantbarandgrill.
com).
New Year’s Eve Laughter
• The Rustic Truck Bar & Grill,
100 W. Highway 730, Irrigon
$20 via www.brownpapertick-
ets.com. For a night of food, drinks
and laughs, beginning at 8 p.m.,
head to The Rustic Truck. Head-
liner B.J. Johnson has been seen on
LMAO TV and is TikTok famous
with more than 10 million views.
(541-922-4374, www.facebook.
com/TheRusticTruck).
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Contact community writer
Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@
eastoregonian.com or 541-564-
4532.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Resolution Run races
into the new year
Kathy Aney/East Oregonian, File
Hermiston High School cross-country coach Troy Blackburn and
several of his runners lead the pack after the start of the Reso-
lution Run on Jan. 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Hermiston. This
year’s event is Saturday, Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day — starting in
the parking lot at Riverfront Park.
HERMISTON — Starting off the
year by running and walking outdoors
surrounded by neighbors is one of
Timothy Beal‘s favorite traditions. And
he invites people to race into the new
year during the annual Resolution Run
in Hermiston. In addition, Beal said it’s
a great way to begin the new year with
a commitment to exercise.
The 2022 event is Saturday, Jan. 1,
9-11 a.m., starting in the parking lot at
Riverfront Park. There is no fee. There
are no aid stations on the course but
water, high fi ves and a photo booth will
be available at the fi nish line.
Participants are invited to walk, jog
or run the entire Oxbow Trail (about
3.1 miles), or whatever distance they
choose. Strollers, well-behaved dogs
on leashes and kids on scooters are
welcome. Be sure to watch for special
rocks that a group of local artists
painted and will hide along the path.
It’s too late to order a T-shirt, but
some may be available. For more infor-
mation, email timothybeal@gmail.
com or search www.facebook.com/
hermistonresolutionrun.
6, 6-8 p.m. at Sno Road Winery, 111
W. Main St., Echo. Those planning to
attend are asked to RSVP by emailing
info@bobbylevyfororegon.com or call-
ing 541-805-2630.
Meet-and-greet features
Christine Drazan
Local Republicans host
gubernatorial candidates
ECHO — Rep. Bobby Levy,
R-Echo, invites people to a meet-and-
greet with Rep. Chris-
tine Drazan, R-Canby,
who is running for
governor of Oregon.
“In an election
where a dozen Repub-
lican candidates have
already fi led, you will
Drazan
find nobody more
knowledgeable about state government
or better equipped to lead Oregon from
day one,” Levy said. “I am honored to
support Christine and introduce her to
our community.”
The free event is Thursday, Jan.
PENDLETON — With 2022 featur-
ing midterm elections, parties are
blazing a trail into the new year to get
information out about its candidates.
The Umatilla County Republican
Party is hosting a Republican Guberna-
torial Forum on Monday, Jan. 3, 6 p.m.,
at the Pendleton Convention Center,
1601 Westgate. Light refreshments will
be provided.
For more information about the
local Republican party, contact Suni
Danforth, Central Committee chair,
at 541-215-9389, ucrpchair@gmail.
com or search www.facebook.com/
groups/85685613647.
— EO Media Group
CHURCH DIRECTORY
First Christian
Church
The Salvation Army
COME WORSHIP
WITH US AT THE
COUNTRY
CHURCH
215 N. Main • Pendleton
10:30 - Worship Service
Sundays at 11:00am
In Person worship Sundays
at 11:00am
5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study
32742 Diagonal Rd.
Hermiston, OR
Office Phone: 541-276-5358
Hours: M-F 9:00am-1:00pm
PENDLETON
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
Sunday Service: 9am & 6pm
Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm
Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm
We offer: Sunday School • Sign Language
Interpreters • Nursery • Transportation • & more!
Pastor Dan Satterwhite
541.377.4252
417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801
www.facebook.com/
PendletonLighthouseChurch
Solid Rock
Community Church
140 SW 2nd St Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-6937
Worship Service: 11:00AM
Sunday School: 9:45
Pastor Wilbur Clark
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
Center for Worship & Service
Sunday Worship Service
9:30 - Sunday School
Wednesday Bible Study
COME AS YOU ARE
150 SE Emigrant
(541) 276-3369
FAITH LUTHERAN
CHURCH
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
Iglesia Católica Nuestra
Señora de los Ángeles
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
in Mission for Christ LCMC
Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM
Bible Study......10:15 AM
Red Lion Hotel
( Oregon Trail Room )
Redeemer
Episcopal
Church
241 SE Second St. Pendleton
(541)276-3809
www.pendletonepiscopal.org
PendletonPresbyterian.com
Sunday Holy Communion: 9am
Wednesday Holy Communion: Noon
M-F Morning Prayer 7am on Zoom
Worship Services On Facebook
10:00am Sundays
All Are Welcome
Community
Presbyterian
Church
14 Martin Drive,
Umatilla, OR
922-3250
Worship: 10 AM
Sunday School at 11:30
201 SW Dorion Ave.
Facebook.com/PendletonPresbyterian
OPEN HEARTS – OPEN DOOR
www.graceandmercylutheran.org
Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided)
Fellowship, Refreshments & Sunday School
Check Out our Facebook Page or
Website for More Information
541-289-4535
Pastor Weston Walker
Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA
(First United Methodist Church)
191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108
Hermiston, Oregon 97838
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
N.E. Gladys Join
Ave & Us
7th, Hermiston
541-567-6672
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CONGREGATION
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