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Your Aging and Disability Resource Connection counselor will make it easy for you to access local caregiving, Medicare counseling — whatever you need. Tues. Aug. 11 • 9pm DUSTIN LYNCH Wed. Aug. 12 • 9pm JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY LATINO NIGHT: THURSDAY, AUG. 13 Knowing your options will help empower you to live as independently as possible while getting the help you need. Don’t miss out. The service is free and available to all seniors and people with disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers. Get in touch with your local ADRC options counselor today at: Fri. Aug. 14 • 9pm HINDER Sat. Aug. 15 • 9pm WARRANT In the Watering Hole: LIVE MUSIC: Tues & Wed - Brady Goss; LIVE MUSIC Fri & Sat - Blue Tattoo RESERVED TICKETS GO ON SALE AT 8AM, MONDAY MARCH 16TH Reserve Concert Seating: $12 (does not include fair admission) Call or stop by the Fair office 515 W. Orchard, Hermiston 800-700-FAIR (3247) www.umatillacounty.net/fair Visa & Mastercard gladly accepted 1-855-ORE-ADRC (673-2372) www.ADRCofOregon.org