Thursday, October 1, 2020 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon All aboard! 3 For complete class information and to sign up for classes visit our new and improved website – be sure to create your account to get the member discount! www.crossroads-arts.org 2020 Auburn Avenue, Baker City, Oregon 541.523.5369 • info@crossroads-arts.org Wednesday Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels 3:00-5:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm Thursday Country Dance • 6:00-8:00pm Young Artists’ Studio • 1:45-3:45pm Friday ✁ ONGOING CLASSES AT CROSSROADS Outside Adult Ballet • 11:00am-12:00pm Saturday Adult Open Studio • 1:00-3:00pm The Pottery Studio is open! In order to adhere to all safety guidelines, the studio is available to all pottery pass holders through a reservation system. Call the staff at Crossroads to reserve some creative time in the studio! Members are also eligible to rent a pottery wheel to use at home! Travel Baker County / Contributed Photo In October, the Sumpter Valley Railroad offers fall foliage rides and Halloween trains, with visits to the “haunted” Sumpter Dredge. Special train rides scheduled in October SUMPTER — The colors are changing for autumn and the Sumpter Valley Railroad will again offer fall foliage trains in October. The special foliage runs are set for Oct. 9, 10 and 11, leaving from the McEwen Station at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The one Sunday train departs at noon. Halloween trains Later in October, SVRR gets in to the spirit with several days of “short runs” for the Halloween season departing from the Sumpter Station. Halloween trains on Oct. 23 depart at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Passengers may visit the “haunted” Sumpter Dredge. On Oct. 24, the trains will leave at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. On these trips, passengers may tour the haunted dredge and also have the opportunity to gather goodies at the annual trunk-or-treat. Tickets & safety Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.sumptervalleyrail- road.org. Riders must then print the tickets and bring them to the depot. Fares vary depending on the trip and the age of the passengers. There are discounts for seniors and members of the military. Age 3 and younger ride free. COVID-19 safety precautions according to Oregon’s guidelines will be in place, and face coverings are required. Windows and doors may be left open on the train — passengers are encouraged to dress for cold weather. OCTOBER CLASSES October 3 Watercolor for Young Students • 10:00am-Noon October 5 Getting Grounded – Feeling Better Mondays 10:30–11:30am – 6 week adult class October 5 ArtSpeak Class Art Class with Mr. Paul – 4th-6th grades 3:45–4:45pm – 6 week class October 6 ArtSpeak Class Photo Journaling for Middle School Students Tuesdays 3:00–5:00pm – 6 week class October 7 ArtSpeak Class Creative and Expressive Dance for 7-10 year olds Wednesdays 4:00–5:00pm – 6 week class October 7 ArtSpeak Class Art Class with Mr. Paul – 2nd & 3rd grades 3:45–4:45pm – 6 week class October 8 ArtSpeak Class Art Class with Mr. Paul – 4th–6th grades 3:45–4:45pm – 6 week class October 17 ZenDoodle Mandalas! • 6:30-8:30pm Crossroads plans to add more classes this fall. Please check our Facebook and Website for the latest updates and class offerings. Scholarships Available — Call today for details. Small Group Art Experiences – Reserve your time today! The possibilities are endless. A group of adult friends visiting the art gallery and then creating their own painting, a group of young students creating a piece of art to coincide with the latest course of study, or a family group wanting to celebrate a milestone with a special art activity. Call Crossroads to discuss available options!