QUICK TAKES A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON ART SHOW AND OPEN HOUSE AT THE BELC BAKER CITY — Baker Early Learning Center’s Advisory Council will host an art show and open house on Friday, May 6, 4:30-7 p.m. Visitors can see the school and art created by BELC students. There will also be several items for sale, including community art and a painting donated by Jessica Dougherty. A free meal will be provided, and the public is welcome. Pro- ceeds from the art sale support child care scholarships. BELC is located at 2725 Seventh St. SPRING ARTISAN MARKET RETURNS IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY Nicole Freshley/Contributed image Nicole Freshley of Magic Woodland Studio will have prints available during the Spring Artisan Market on May 7 in Joseph. JOSEPH — Local crafters are coming together for the second annual Spring Artisan Market on Saturday, May 7, rain or shine from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next to Stein Distillery, 604 N. Main St. Artisans include Terra Leven with TL Pottery, Annie Robinson with Annie Southfork Silver- works, Nicole Freshley with Magic Woodland Studio, Toni Jones with Happy Earth Wool Company, Erin De Long with Life and Other Doodles, Kolle Riggs with Kestrel Arts, Wendy McCullough with Sally B. Farms, Terra Snyder with Peak Fusion Studio and Doneva Bolen with Doneva’s Hummingbird Designs. “If you’re looking for a Moth- er’s Day gift, or just want to cel- ebrate Wallowa County spring, come support your local women artisans,” Robinson said. Off erings will include pottery, jewelry, fi ne art prints and cards, work with a dynamic team & make a difference in someone's life part-time & full-time positions open at our residential care facilities Learn more at wvcenterforwellness.org or contact HR at hr@wvcenterforwellnes.org 541-426-4524 x1062 felted wool creations, goat milk soap, handmade aprons, fi ne art photography, wood burned art and handmade skincare prod- ucts. LADIES NIGHT FUNDRAISER FEATURES LAUGHTER MISSION — Live comedy with Susan Rice is featured during a fundraiser for the Pioneer Relief Nursery. The Pendleton Ladies Night Out is Friday, May 6, 5 p.m. in the Rivers Event Center at Wild- horse Resort & Casino, located off Interstate 84 at Exit 216. Tickets are $25 per person or a table of eight for $180. In addition to the comedy show, hors d’oeuvres will be served and a no-host bar will be available. Also, the event includes a silent purse auction and an opportunity to learn more about the Pioneer Relief Nursery and the ways people can help support the program in its eff orts in strengthening fami- lies and keeping children safe. For more information, to purchase tickets or to place bids on auction items without attending, visit https://one. bidpal.net/lno2022/welcome. If you have questions, call 541- 215-1017. OLDIES NIGHT TURNS BACK THE CLOCK 40 YEARS MILTON-FREEWATER — The upcoming Oldies Night in Milton-Freewater will feature songs from 1982. BJ the DJ will spin tunes 5 MAY 4�11, 2022 from the likes of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Marvin Gaye and more. The free event is Satur- day, May 7, 7-10 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St. Disc jockey Bob Jones also will share about the musicians, their songs and songwriters. For more details, contact Jones at dubuquer70@gmail.com or 541- 938-7028. LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER BAKER CITY — Recycle paper scraps into creative handmade paper for cards, fl owers and more in a Paper Making class on Thursday, May 19, 6-8 p.m. at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave. Paper can be embedded with glitter, sparkles or seeds. Fin- ished products will dry overnight and can be picked up the next day. This is for ages 12 and older. Cost is $16 members or $24 nonmembers. There is a $5 supply fee. Register at www. crossroads-arts.org or call 541- 523-5369.