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Wallowa County Chieftain Community wallowa.com November 1, 2017 A3 What’s Happening CURTAIN OPENS ON ‘MURDER’ Paul Wahl/Chieftain Business was brisk Oct. 16 during the 60th anniversary celebration of the Soroptimist In- ternational of Wallowa County Thrift Store in Enterprise. Ann Browder volunteered at the checkout for the day. When the thrift shop opened in 1957, a $50 high school scholarship was given. This year the organization gave $24,000 in scholarships. Kathleen Ellyn/Chieftain Players Jennifer Hobbs as Letitia Blacklock and Gwen Menton as Miss Marple react as Carol Vencill as Dora “Bunny” Bunner collapses during rehearsals of “A Murder is An- nounced.” The MidValley Theatre production will run the first two weekends in Novem- ber; Friday and Saturday Nov. 3 and 4 and Sunday Nov. 5; and again Nov. 10 and 11 and 12. Friday and Saturday shows begin 7 p.m. and Sunday shows are 2 p.m. The play runs approximately 90 minutes. All performances will be at Lostine Academy. Tickets will be available at the door for $8. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1 Qigong Meditation: 2 p.m. Josephy Center, 403 North Main, Joseph. Emei Qigong Meditation is an ancient Chinese tradition of gentle movements designed to reunite individuals with the “lim- itless” emptiness from where all things originate. Food Giveaway: Noon 204 Second St., Wallowa, sponsored by Wallowa Fresh Food Alliance. Perishable food available. Adult Clay Class: 9 a.m. to noon Josephy Center, 403 Main St, Joseph. josephy.org Life Drawing: 7 p.m. Josephy Center, 403 North Main, Joseph. Drawing the human figure with a live model. All skills are welcome. Wallowa County Rotary Club: Noon Catholic Church of St. Katherine, 301 E. Garfield, Enterprise. THURSDAY, Nov. 2 Terminal Gravity Presents –– The Rough & Tumble: 7 p.m. 803 School St. Enterprise. Good Co at the OK Theater: 7 p.m. 208 W. Main St., Enter- prise. Six piece band from Seattle. Benefit for the conservation work of Wallowa Land Trust. Tickets available at the door or at Joseph Hardware, the Bookloft, M. Crow in Lostine or eventbrite.com. Wallowa County Chess Club: 4 p.m. Josephy Center, 403 Main St, Joseph. Visitors and play- ers of all levels are welcome. FRIDAY, Nov. 3 “A Murder is Announced:” 7 p.m. Lostine Academy Gym in Lostine. MidValley Theater Co. production. Tickets available at the door $8. Terminal Gravity Open Mic Night: 7 p.m. 803 School St., Enterprise. “Pointe Rouge” Exhibit Opening: 6:30 p.m. Josephy Center, 403 North Main, Joseph. A pop up gallery exhibit that includes multiple art galleries in Wallowa County. Point Rouge means “red dot” in French. The red dot has long symbolized a sale throughout the art world. Exhibit runs from until Nov. 30. Fishtrap Fireside: 7 p.m. Fishtrap House 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise. Free. Light refresh- ments. Hear new work by local writers. Cultural Icons Opening Reception: 7 p.m. Josephy Cen- ter, 403 North Main, Joseph. Pho- tography portraits from Chief Joseph Days, Jennifer Jako and Leann O’Rourke. Exhibit runs through Dec. 5. Harvest Sale: Hurricane Creek Grange noon to 4 p.m. Ven- dors with a little of everything. Lunch available. Food Giveway: Noon 204 Second St., Wallowa, sponsored by Wallowa Fresh Food Alliance. Perishable food available. Josephy Center Youth Art Friday: Josephy Center, 403 Main St, Joseph. Teen Drawing and Painting Classes: 2-4 p.m. Josephy Cen- ter, 403 Main St, Joseph. Parent-Child Playgroups: 9:30 a.m. Wallowa County Library, Enterprise. Songs, stories, snacks and activities focusing on develop- ing kindergarten readiness skills. SATURDAY, Nov. 4 “A Murder is Announced:” 7 p.m. Lostine Academy Gym in Lostine. Tickets at the door $8. Harvest Moon Dinner and Dance: 6 p.m. Liberty Grange 63848 Liberty Road, Joseph. Fundraiser with a dinner and dance –– beef, elk or vegetar- ian stew, sourdough biscuits and berry cobbler. No-host bar with M. Crow microbrew and wine. Music by Matt Harshman Band. Pur- chase tickets at the door. From Maxville to Vanport: 7 p.m. Josephy Center, 403 North Main, Joseph. Featuring Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble with songs and video inspired by the stories of the multi-cultural popu- lations of Maxville and Vanport. Harvest Sale: Hurricane Creek Grange 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors with a little of everything. Breakfast and lunch available. SUNDAY, Nov. 5 “A Murder is Announced:” 2 p.m. Lostine Academy Gym in Lostine. Tickets at the door $8. Wallowa Valley Chorale Rehearses: 4 p.m. Joseph United Methodist Church. MONDAY, Nov. 6 Adult clay class: 9 a.m. to noon Josephy Center, 403 Main St, Joseph. TUESDAY, Nov. 7 Adult Drawing and Painting Classes: 9-11 a.m. Josephy Cen- ter, 403 Main St, Joseph. Still Life Drawing Class: 3 p.m. Josephy Center, 403 North Main, Joseph. For beginner draw- ers learning to draw what you see. Learn drawing from scratch or pick up where you left off.g Story time: 10 a.m. Wallowa County Library, 207 W Logan St., Enterprise. Circle time, story time and activity for children 0-5. Twigs and Tails Story Hour: Noon Wallowology 508 N. Main St., Joseph. Hosted by Wallowa County Library. PUBLIC MEETINGS Wednesday, Nov. 1 –– Los- tine City Council 7:30 p.m. Lostine City Hall. Thursday, Nov. 2 –– Joseph City Council 7 p.m. Joseph City Hall. Monday, Nov. 6 –– Enterprise School District board 7 p.m. 201 SE Fourth St., Enterprise. Monday, Nov. 6 –– Wallowa County Commissioners 9 a.m. County Courthouse 101 S. River St., Enterprise. Tuesday, Nov. 7 –– Enter- prise Planning Commission 7 p.m. Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise. Soroptimists celebrate 60 years of thrift shop success The Soroptimist Thrift Shop marked its 60th anni- versary of operations Oct. 16 with an anniversary cake and door prizes. The Wallowa County Soroptimist Club was char- tered in 1947 and imme- diately began providing scholarships to high school graduates. In an effort to con- solidate fundraising efforts and provide a much-needed service, the club voted to open a thrift shop and provide inexpensive clothing to fami- lies in need. The current shop is in the basement of the Odd Fellows Hall next to the Enterprise Library. The original shop opened in the hallway of Har- old’s Dress Shop, which was in the now-defunct Haller building on the site of the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce and Farmer’s Insurance on River Street. Wilma Haller, Mildred Clark and Ruth Aminino, the pioneers, called for donations of clothing, miscellaneous items and “white elephants.” Soroptimist volunteers sorted and sold used items each Monday. Within a year, the shop moved briefl y into the old Stockdale building, now gone, then on to Main Street in the Berland building, now the EM&M building, and, fi nally in 1983, into the pres- ent Odd Fellows Hall. Each space was larger than the pre- vious, and the shop expanded its hours to include Tuesdays. The shop took up resi- dence in the Rebeka’s din- ing hall in the basement of Paul Wahl/Chieftain Carolyn Gilbert, left, and Beth Haugh, president of Sorop- timist International of Wallowa County, serve cake during the 60th anniversary celebration of the organization’s thrift shop in Enterprise. the building. The long din- ing tables were stacked with clothing and housewares. The shop kept growing and expanded into the adjoining large room in the basement to offer more housewares, tools, small appliances, sporting goods and books. Ruth Aminino worked every Monday from 1957-82. Vera Stonebrink worked at the shop 20 years (1963-83). The shop is run completely by volunteers. The club esti- mates more than 6,700 ser- vice days have been logged. For the past several years, the club has given annu- ally $24,000 in scholar- ships to Wallowa County students, $8,500 to projects that directly benefi t women, $12,300 for various local donations and $5,000 for a large grant program. Recipients have included the Wallowa County Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals, Commu- nity Connection, Building Healthy Families, Safe Har- bors, Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival, Blood Mobile, Deliver-Me-A-Book, Chief Joseph Summer Camp, Wal- lowa Summer Read, FCCLA, International Projects as well as funding numerous requests from local organizations. WALLOWA COUNTY Health Line 519 W. North Street, Enterprise 541.426.3413 Mon-Thurs 9 to Noon/1-5pm; Fri. 9-1 Keycode Entry Weight Room • Cardio Women’s Circuit • Tanning 202 W. Main, Enterprise 541-426-0313 Whether you’re planning for next year’s working capital, expansion, or equipment… now is the time to come visit BEO. Term Loans Lines of Credit Ag & Commercial Real Estate Enterprise Branch beobank.com The pleasure of your company is requested at the A LMOST T HANKSGIVING D INNER Wallowa Lake Lodge Saturday, November 18, 2017 5:00 pm no-host beer & wine bar 6:00 pm dinner $35 per ticket (gratuity included) On this special evening, you’ll experience all the lodge has to offer. Pianist Gail Swart First Course: Spinach salad with house dressing, rolls and butter Dinner Entrée: Roasted white and dark turkey, corn bread stuffing, green bean casserole, yams, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce ~or~ Stuffed pork roulade, veal demi-glaze, green bean casserole, yams, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce ~or~ Roasted acorn squash, portobello mushroom salad, vegetable medley Dessert: Pumpkin cheesecake (sugar free option available) Member FDIC Please RSVP • info@wallowalakelodge.com or 541-432-9821