CALL FOR ARTISTS:
LITTLE BIG SHOW 2022
BAKER CITY — The Little
Big Show isn’t until August, but
artists can pick up their board
canvas Friday, Feb. 4, 3-8 p.m. at
Churchill School’s Hall Pass Gal-
lery, 3451 Broadway St.
Artists can pick up pre-cut
8-inch boards. Although each
person can take up to eight
boards, organizers ask that
artists pick up only the boards
“you can commit to fi nishing
quality pieces of art.” There is
a nonrefundable fee of $5. Art-
work can be three-dimensional,
but may not extend past the
sides of the board. All pieces
sell for $40, with $10 of that
price going to a local charity
chosen by the gallery.
The last day to pick up
boards is July 1, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
at Churchill. The deadline to
turn in fi nished work is July 29,
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Churchill. No
work from previous years will be
accepted. The Little Big Show
opens Aug. 5 at participating
galleries. For more information,
contact Brian Vegter, dogbri@
icloud.com or 541-325-1689.
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QUICK TAKES
A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S
HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON
JANUARY 19�26, 2022
poetry collections: “Watershed,”
“The Snake River Poems,” “The
Book of Cold Mountain” and
“The Book of Ocho.” His work
has appeared in countless fl y-
fi shing magazines and numerous
poetry publications. He is cur-
rently a contributor to the blog
The Oregon Way.
WINTER FISHTRAP SET
FOR JAN. 22, 29
Pendleton Center for the Arts/Contributed image
Cameron Scott is the featured writer at the First Draft Writers’ Series.
SAGE CENTER’S MOVIE
NIGHT IS JAN. 21
BOARDMAN — The SAGE Cen-
ter invites families to the monthly
movie night on Friday, Jan. 21, at
6 p.m. This month’s feature is Dis-
ney’s “Jungle Cruise.” Admission
of $5 includes the movie, popcorn
and bottled water. Children young-
er than 5 may attend for free.
The SAGE Center is at 101
Olson Road NE. For updates to
events, check the Facebook
page or www.visitsage.com.
FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’
SERIES VIRTUAL
MEETING IS JAN. 20
PENDLETON — Cameron
Scott will headline the next
session of First Draft Writers’
Series, a monthly event orga-
nized by the Pendleton Center
for the Arts. The Thursday,
Jan. 20, event begins at 7 p.m.
online through Zoom. Sign up at
pendletonarts.org/fi rst-draft/ to
receive a link.
Scott is the author of four
ENTERPRISE — Winter
Fishtrap will be held as an online
conference this year with two
sessions, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29.
Registration is now open. Cost
is $50, $45 for Fishtrappers, or
$20 for students. Register online
at www.fi shtrap.org/winter-fi sh-
trap-drought/.
This year’s theme is
“Drought.” The focus is on
two questions: How did we
get here? And where do we go
from here? The discussions will
explore drought in relation to
the environment, the economy,
socioeconomic justice, cul-
tures and the ultimate future
of the West. Learn more about
Winter Fishtrap and register at
fishtrap.org.
ART CLASSES OFFERED
AT CROSSROADS
BAKER CITY — February is
bringing more art classes to
Crossroads Carnegie Art Center,
and those interested in joining
are encouraged to register early
at www.crossroads-arts.org, at
the art center (2020 Auburn Ave.)
or by calling 541-523-5369.
Here’s a look at what’s com-
ing up:
• Origami Greeting Cards:
Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m. For ages 8 and
older. $16 members, $24 non-
members, $5 for children ages
8-11 with a paid adult. Supply
fee is $5.
• Single Class Assisted Wheel
Throwing: Feb. 3 and Feb.
17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For ages
14 and older. Students must
have taken a beginner’s wheel
throwing class and have had
a Crossroads Pottery Studio
orientation. $15 members, $20
nonmembers.
• Paper Flower Bouquets:
Feb. 10, 6-8 p.m. For ages 8
and older. $16 members, $24
nonmembers, $5 for children
ages 8-11 with a paid adult.
Supply fee is $5.
work with a dynamic team
in a new state of the art facility
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