MIXED MEDIUM THE ARTS AROUND EASTERN OREGON 7 MARCH 9�16, 2022 ACE Writing Project features poet Nancy Christopherson Go! staff L A GRANDE — The monthly Art Center East Writing Project continues in a virtual format this month. The gathering — via Zoom — begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. To join, go to artcen- tereast.org/calendar. Click on the event, then click on the link to access the Zoom meeting. The ACE Writing Project, held the third Wednesday of each month, features author readings. Following the featured reader, there is an open mic for anyone interested in sharing an original piece. Writers of all genres are welcome, but readings should be less than fi ve minutes. The Writing Project facilita- tors are Nancy Knowles and Amelia Ettinger. To view past readings, visit artcentereast.org/ events/ace-writing-project. Hosted by the Island City Lions Club Nancy Christopherson ABOUT THE FEATURED READER March’s featured reader is Nancy Christopherson. Her poems have appeared in many publications. Author of “The Leaf,” she serves on the board of the Oregon Poetry Association and lives and writes in Eastern Oregon. Visit www.nancychristo- phersonpoetry.com. “The Leaf” is available through the poet’s website and on Amazon.com. Locked & Loaded 2022 Gunshow La Grande La Grande Sat. March 12 • 9 to 5 & Sun. March 13 • 9 to 1 @ the Blue Mountain Conference Center • 404 12th Street Background checks will run and ATM on site. Breakfast and lunch to be served Saturday. www.nancychristophersonpoetry.com In Memory of Shelia Evans who did so much for our community. Sponsors & Vendors call Kayla at 541.786.7210 We thank these Chambers Members for their continued support MEMORIAL MONUMENTS INC. www.VisitUnionCounty.org La Grande La Grande Theatres The Call of Public Service: The Life and Legacy of Mark O. Hatfield Heritage Station presents a traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society March 5 - April 3, 2022