ALL ABOARD THE
CHRISTMAS TRAINS
SUMPTER — The Sumpter
Valley Railroad is planning three
days of Christmas trains in De-
cember — one extra than origi-
nally scheduled due to popular
demand, said Kim Svaty, depot
manager.
On Friday, Dec. 10, a train de-
parts McEwen Depot at 7 p.m.
for a full run to Sumpter and
back. Tickets are $25 for adults,
$22 for seniors and military,
$15 for ages 3-17, or $70 for a
family of four.
Saturday, Dec. 11, brings
four short runs from the
Sumpter Depot — at 11 a.m.,
12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Fares are $18.50 for adults, $15
for seniors and military and $10
for ages 3-17. This day also
features Sumpter’s Christmas
parade at 5 p.m., followed by
the tree lighting.
Another full train is set for
Sunday, Dec. 12, leaving McE-
wen Depot at noon. Passengers
will have a 40-minute layover in
Sumpter to enjoy cookies and
hot chocolate at the Sumpter
Depot. Tickets are $25 for
adults, $22 for seniors and mili-
tary, $15 for ages 3-17, or $70
for a family of four.
Make reservations in ad-
vance at www.sumptervalley-
railroad.org.
SALVATION ARMY
OFFERS TO-GO
THANKSGIVING MEALS
PENDLETON — People are
invited to pick up a Thanksgiv-
ing Day dinner Thursday, Nov.
25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Sal-
vation Army, 150 S. E. Emigrant
Ave., Pendleton.
The traditional meal of
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turkey, mashed potatoes and
gravy, stuffi ng, vegetables,
cranberry sauce and dessert
will be packaged hot and ready-
to-eat. Deliveries for senior
citizens, shut-ins and those with
disabilities can be arranged by
calling 541-276-3369.
UMATILLA’S WINTER
FESTIVAL IS DEC. 3-4
UMATILLA — The City of
Umatilla’s Winter Festival is
set for Dec. 3 and 4 at Village
Square Park, 700 Sixth St. next
to City Hall. Hours are 4-7 p.m.
Friday and noon-7 p.m. Satur-
day. Events include ice skat-
ing, pictures with Santa, food
and craft vendors, games and
activities.
The tree lighting happens at
6:15 p.m. Friday, and the Friday
School Choir will perform that
night from 6-7 p.m. On Satur-
day, enjoy live holiday music
from 4-7 p.m.
GATEWAY CAFE TO HOST
COMMUNITY HOLIDAY
DINNER
HEPPNER — Gateway Cafe,
in conjunction with the Elohim
Covenant Ministry, will host a
Thanksgiving Day meal for the
community. The Bank of East-
ern Oregon donated turkeys for
the event.
Everyone is invited to enjoy
the meal with friends and
neighbors Thursday, Nov. 25.
Food will be served beginning
at 1 p.m. at the cafe, 168 N.
Main St., Heppner. For ques-
tions or to donate food items,
call Alvin at 541-980-2014
or Kim at 541-490-6068. For
more information, search www.
facebook.com/Gatewaycafe-
heppner.
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BOARDMAN HOSTS 13TH
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEAL
BOARDMAN — A holiday
dinner and praise service is be-
ing held on Thanksgiving Day in
Boardman.
The community is invited to
celebrate the season during the
free event Thursday, Nov. 25 at
the Port of Morrow Riverfront
Center, 2 E. Marine Drive, Board-
man. The praise service starts
at 1:30 p.m. and dinner will be
served from 2-4 p.m. In addition
to dine-in service, people can
pick up meals via drive-thru ser-
vice. Also, deliveries are available
for shut-ins.
The event is sponsored by
several area businesses and
churches. For more information,
contact Teresa Parsons at 503-
724-8823 or froggy8797@gmail.
com.
COOKIES AND CRAFTS
ON DEC. 4 IN BAKER CITY
BAKER CITY — Crossroads
Carnegie Art Center will off er
Christmas Craft Day for Kids on
Saturday, Dec. 4, from 2-4 p.m., in
conjunction with the Baker City
Downtown Cookie Crawl.
The Cookie Crawl will start at
Crossroads in the courtyard at
the Second Street door. Pick up
your box and map for $7 from
BCD volunteers.
Crossroads staff will also be
present, and families will be able
to get a craft for free at Cross-
roads. There are 200 craft bags
per age group. Each project has a
kit with instruction, and is age-
appropriate.
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The Cookie Crawl, an event sponsored by Baker City Downtown, is happening
from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, starting at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center,
2020 Auburn Ave. in Baker City. Pick up a box for $7 and visit participating
businesses to collect cookies.
invited to a free Thanksgiving din-
ner on Thanksgiving Day from 3
p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Calvary Bap-
tist Church, Third and Broadway
streets in Baker City.
YOUTH GINGERBREAD
CONTEST IN BAKER CITY
BAKER CITY — CASA of
Eastern Oregon is again invit-
ing local youth to decorate a
gingerbread house and enter
it to win prizes. To participate,
decorate a gingerbread house
(homemade or store-bought;
smaller than 12-inches-by-
15-inches) and submit it to
1780 Main St. (former location
BIKES, SKIS, CLIMBING GEAR, ADVICE, BEER,
RENTALS, GOOD PEOPLE
FREE THANKSGIVING
DINNER AT CALVARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
BAKER CITY — Everyone is
of The Little Bagel Shop) on
Friday, Dec. 3, between 10 a.m.
and 3 p.m.
The house and decorations
must be edible. Please include
the child’s name and age on the
base. Winners will be displayed
after 4 p.m. on Dec. 3.
Entries can be picked up on
Dec. 10 between 10 a.m. and
3 p.m.
Each entry will receive a prize,
and special prizes will be award-
ed in these age groups: 2-4; 5-7;
8-10; 12-15; and 15-18.
For information about the con-
test, or to get an entry form, call
Sue Richard at 541-519-7227.
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