CRASHES GALORE AT THE
DEMOLITION DERBY
HAINES — The Haines Stampede’s
annual demolition derby is happening
Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Stampede Rodeo
grounds.
Spectator gates open at 4 p.m., and the
show starts at 6 p.m.
Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors/
military, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for 4 and
younger.
Proceeds support the Haines Stam-
pede Rodeo, such as improvements to the
grounds. The rodeo is held annually on July
3 and 4. For more information, visit www.
hainesstampede.com or the Haines Stam-
pede Demolition Derby on Facebook.
To learn more about the history of the
Haines Stampede, visit the new exhibit at
the Eastern Oregon Museum in Haines, 610
Third St. It is open Thursday through Satur-
day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
PENDLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOSTS COMIC CON
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Public
Library is hosting its second annual Library
Comic Con on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m.
Library Assistant Heather Culley is orga-
nizing Comic Con again this year after the
success of the inaugural event.
“We had so much fun last year, with great
costumes and cool swag, but this year is
going to be even better,” she said. “It’s a
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A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S
HAPPENING IN EASTERN OREGON
Cody McCue/Contributed Photo
The Haines Stampede Demolition Derby is
Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Haines Stampede
Rodeo arena.
summertime Pendleton can’t-miss.”
Comic Con will be held at the Pendleton
Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Admis-
sion is free.
Featured activities include:
• A costume contest
• A one-shot role-playing game
• Vendor booths
• Magic: The Gathering tournament
• Free vintage comic books
Additional activities include crafts, a
green-screen photo booth and informational
booths. All library activities will be off ered for
free; vendors may charge for their items.
Limited vendor space is still available, and
interested vendors can contact Heather Cul-
ley at 541-966-0380 for more information.
STREET CARNIVAL OFFERS
OUTDOOR FUN
HERMISTON — An old-fashioned street
carnival is planned in Hermiston.
Serving as a fundraiser for Desert Rose
Ministries, there is no admission charge. The
event is Saturday, Aug. 6, noon to 5 p.m. at
512 E. Main St.
Activities will include a dunk tank, kiddie
carnival, bouncy house, games, a petting
zoo, face painting, cornhole tournament, 50-
50 raffl e, a pie-eating contest and a silent
auction. In addition, there will be prizes, food
and music.
For more information, call Shanna at 541-
667-9566 or search for www.facebook.com/
desertroseministrieshermiston.
HERITAGE STATION
ANNOUNCES SUMMER HOURS
PENDLETON — Heritage Station Mu-
seum recently resumed its summer hours.
Located at 108 SW Frazer Ave., the mu-
seum is now open seven days a week —
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
and Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Regular admission is $5 for adults, $4/
seniors, $2/students and free for mem-
bers and children younger than 5. And
admission is free on the fi rst Saturday of
each month.
In addition to the main galleries,
the museum grounds feature the Byrd
Schoolhouse, the Barn and Homestead,
the Fix Cabin and the Caboose. Also, Pio-
neer Day returns to the museum on Aug.
20, noon to 3 p.m. And special evening
programs are periodically off ered on
Terrifi c Tuesday.
For more information, visit www.
heritagestation.org or search Facebook,
call 541-276-0012 or email info@heri-
tage-stationmuseum.org.
AUG. 3�10, 2022
NEXT ARLINGTON ARTISANS
MARKET IS AUG. 13
ARLINGTON — For a variety of wares,
head to the Arlington Artisans Market. It’s
held the second Saturday of each month
through October.
The next event is Saturday, Aug. 13,
10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Arlington Mall
parking lot, located in downtown. Ev-
erything from food, textiles and jewelry
to homemade crafts, metal works and
wooden furniture have been available at
the market.
For more information, call 541-384-
7777 or visit www.facebook.com/
ArlingtonOR-ActionCommittee.
GRAB YOUR SWEETIE AND
HEAD TO THE RIVER
UMATILLA — The city of Umatilla is
hosting a couples paddle boarding/kay-
aking class. The two-day class is Sept
10-11, 4-6 p.m., at Umatilla Marina Park.
The class is open to ages 18 and up,
and the registration fee is $30.
Day one of the class consists of
learning how to use the paddle boards
and kayaks, water safety, paddling
techniques and more. Day two features
a paddle boarding/kayaking adventure
down the Columbia River from McNary
Dam to the Umatilla Marina. Life jackets
are required and will be provided for
participants.
To register, go to www.umatilla-city.
org/parksrec. For more information,
contact Luke Romero at 541-922-3226
or luke@umatilla-city.org.
& B OUTIQUE
Grant County Farmers Market, presents a
Vintage Pop Up. August 13th we will be having
the Farmers Market/Vintage Pop Up. If you are
a collector of vintage finds and want to be a
vendor, please contact us for all information!
• Grantcofarmersmarket@gmail.com
• 541-620-3152
• Https://www.grantcountyfarmermarket.com/
541.962.0307
or 541.910.0218
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541-310-7086
Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm
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When? 4pm to 6pm • 1st and 3rd
Saturday of each month