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About Baker City herald. (Baker City, Or.) 1990-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 2, 2021)
STEAK FEED RETURNS TO RICHLAND RICHLAND — This weekend brings the 45th annual Eagle Valley Steak Feed at the Grange park on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 4-8 p.m. Dinner is $20 for steak (plus baked potato, corn on the cob and ice cream), or $5 for a hot dog meal. Each meal comes with one raffl e ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each, or $5 for six. Proceeds from the raffl e will be used for upgrade projects and maintenance at the park. The ever-popular Silver- smiths will again provide the music. This year’s donation jar has been designated for Naomi Becktold, the 18-month- old daughter of Ben and Em- ily Becktold of Baker City and granddaughter of Eagle Valley’s Stan and Dollie Becktold, who was diagnosed last month with a rare form of leukemia. Three-day passes are available from $50-$130. Tickets for individual nights are available as well — Friday night tickets for adults are $20; students/seniors/military are $15 and a family pass is $50 (for two adults and three youths). Saturday and Sunday tickets cost $5 more than Fri- day prices. Purchase tickets in advance via www.hermiston- raceway.com. For questions, contact 509-845-5510 or info@hermistonraceway.com. DICK WHEELER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY IS SEPT. 11 ENTERPRISE — The Enter- prise-Joseph Lions Club hosts the Dick Wheeler Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 11, at Alpine Meadows Golf Course in Enterprise. The four-person scramble starts shotgun style at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for putting and longest drive, along with Closest to Pin (KP) contests. The one-day event is $75 and includes a barbecue with hamburgers and hot dogs. Cart and club rentals are avail- able for an extra fee. The event raises money for the Chief Joseph Day Camp held at Ferguson Ridge Ski Area — co-managed by the Lions Club and the Eagle Cap Ski Club. For decades elemen- tary school age kids have found fun and friendship while learning about journalism, the- ater and outdoor skills at the SEPTEMBER 1�8, 2021 popular day camp attended by at least two generations of Wallowa County kids. To register for the tourna- ment, sign up at Alpine Mead- ows or call Bob Pace at 775- 304-9854 or Charlie Kissinger at 541-398-1167. ‘CARBON CHAMPS’ PRESENTATION SET AT WALLOWA LAKE LODGE WALLOWA LAKE VILLAGE — The Wallowology Discov- ery Center is hosting “Carbon Champs,” a special presenta- tion focusing on the role of trees, Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. outside at Wallowa Lake Lodge. The talk will be given by David Mildrexler, systems ecologist, Eastern Oregon Legacy Lands. The presenta- tion is free and open to all. Learn more at www.eorlegacy- lands.org. FISHTRAP ANNOUNCES ONLINE WRITING WORKSHOP ENTERPRISE — Fishtrap is launching its 2021-2022 season of workshops and seminars with an online writing course led by Nick Jaina, an Oregon Book Award fi nalist. “Refi ning Our Writing Voice Through Poetry” will be held on Wednesdays from Sept. 8 to 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost of the online work- shop is $180 (Fishtrappers pay $162). For more information and to register, go to www. fi shtrap.org/poetry-workshop- with-nick-jaina. Now Open 8AM - 8PM, 7 days a week HERMISTON RACEWAY GEARS UP FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND HERMISTON — Race fans can start getting revved up for the Labor Day Spectacular at the Hermiston Raceway, located at 81236 N. Highway 395. Billed as the best three- day racing event in the Pacifi c Northwest, the Labor Day Spec- tacular at the Hermiston Race- way kicks off Friday, Sept. 3, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 5, at 81236 N. Highway 395. The gates open nightly at 5 p.m. with a fan fest at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Speedy’s Grill will be open, off ering a variety of food and drinks. 19 QUICK TAKES A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON 3 Spaces For Overnight Campers - Picnic Tables - Fire Pits - Power & Water To the Past, Present, and Future Customers! Beer • Wine • Soda • Bagged Ice Ice Cream • Candy • Grocery Items Family Friendly Park Area with Swings and Play Equipment for the kids “If you’re traveling Hwy 203, stop in, visit, and learn a bit of the history of the Pondosa Mill Site, which is also the geographic center of the 50 states” - Robert (Bob) Bennett, Owner Pondosa Store 50281 Hwy 203 Baker City • 541-853-2351 • Fundraising for patient care equipment at GRH! • Hole in one for a new car! • Online Silent Auction • 4 player teams, modified Callaway scoring • Raffle for Travel of your choice! • Putting contest for a Traeger grill! • Par 3 birdie challenge • Lunch included with entry • Lots of ways to win! Register now at www.grh.org/golf to guarantee your spot! Paper entries available at La Grande Country Club or Foundation offices