PLEASE CHECK FOR LAST-MINUTE CHANGES TO EVENTS BEFORE HEADING OUT ON AN ADVENTURE Nixyáawii Neighborhood Open House: Online session at 2-3 p.m.; in-person session from 6-7 p.m. free; Nixyáawii Governance Center, 46411 Timíne Way, Pendleton; register at https://nixyaawii.com/. Reimagining Environmental Writing with Emily Withnall: Nature writing and environ- mental writing workshop meets Tuesdays online; 6-7 p.m.; $110- $120; Joseph; fi shtrap.org. WEDNESDAY 11/3 Nimble Thimbles Quilters: 10 a.m.; free; Aunty Ida’s Quilt Shop, 425 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston; 541-567-2726. Oregon Grass Roots Crib- bage Club No. 2: All levels of players welcome; 6:30 p.m.; free; Desert Lanes Bowling Al- ley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston; 541-567-6594. THURSDAY 11/4 Knitting Group: Noon-2 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; paintedskycenterforth- earts.org. Batik with Ginger Rembold: This is an introductory class of the Indonesian and Indian art of batik, which combines a wax resist process, dye, and fabric; 6-8 p.m.; $20-$30; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 11 CALENDAR OCTOBER 27�NOVEMBER 3, 2021 Auburn Ave., Baker City; www. crossroads-arts.org. St., Union; historicunioncommu- nityhall.org. Hatrockhounds Gem & Min- eral Society: 7-8:30 p.m.; free; First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. FRIDAY 11/5 Fishtrap Fireside: Features three local writers; join online at www.fi shtrap.org the or YouTube channel for Fishtrap House. Pendleton Leather Show: Come level up your skills with our classes, fi nd all of the your vendors in one place and build your resume with our contests; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Pendleton Con- vention Center, 1601 Westgate; pendletonleathershow.com. First Friday Art Walk: Celebrate the arts on the First Friday of every month in historic downtown Baker City; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; Downtown Baker City. Pinochle Social Club: 7-9 p.m.; Union County Senior Center,, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; ccno.org. SATURDAY 11/6 Free First Saturday: Free admission all day; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Heritage Station Mu- seum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton; 541-276-0012. Pendleton Leather Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Pendleton Con- vention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton; pendletonleather- show.com. WEDNESDAY 11/10 Bookminders: 1:30-3 p.m.; The Pheasant Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston; hermistonli- brary.us. Oregon Grass Roots Crib- bage Club No. 2: 6:30 p.m.; free; Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston; 541-567- 6594. Richard Springer/Contributed image Richard Springer is the featured artist for November at Royal Artisan in Baker City. His show, and others at local galleries, open on First Friday, Nov. 5. SUNDAY 11/7 Oregon East Symphony presents “Blow it Up, Start Again”: OES artistic director Dr. Beau Benson conducting; 2:30 p.m.; fl oor level general admission is free; reserved and balcony seating tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 stu- dents, $65 family; Vert Audi- torium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton; fi nd ticket information oregoneastsymphony.org. MONDAY 11/8 Boardman Quilt Group: Quilt construction, quilting updates, education, history and friend- ship; free; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Hermiston Amateur Radio Club: Everyone welcome; 7 p.m.; Agape House, 500 W. Harper Road, Hermiston; hermistonarc@ gmail.com. Athena Book Group: 7 p.m.; free; Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. TUESDAY 11/9 Kids in the Kitchen: After school cooking club; 3:45- 4:45 p.m.; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N Main We’re here for you at Blue. Whether it’s one course to improve a skill, earn a certificate or degree, or your first step towards a transfer, we’re here to help. Get started today at www.bluecc.edu THURSDAY 11/11 Knitting Group: Noon-2 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington Street, Canyon City; paintedskycenterforthearts. org. Desert Belles Garden Club: 1 p.m.; location varies; Hermis- ton; 541-567-8019. Writer’s Group: Writing sup- port group off ering encourage- ment, inspiration and motivation; all writers welcome; 5:30 p.m.; free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston; 541-567-2882. Pendleton Bird Club: Guest speaker TBA; refreshments; everyone welcome; 7 p.m.; free; First Christian Church, 215 N. Main St., Pendleton. BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. FOR FULL EEO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT VISIT WWW.BLUECC.EDU/EEO.