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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 EVENTS CALENDAR The Hermiston Herald publishes a list of coming events as space allows. All items are assumed free, nonprofi t and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Coming events items should be submitted well in advance to calendar c/o Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838 or community@hermistonherald.com. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Stanfi eld Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 65. REVISED FOREST PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP, 6-9 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Representatives from the Umatilla National Forest and High Desert Partnership will discuss forest access and how it should be addressed in the Revised Forest Plan. All attendees will be encouraged to provide input. Free. (Jack Southworth 541-542-2558, Peter Fargo 541- 523-1231 or Joani Bosworth 541-278-3722). THURSDAY, JULY 23 BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Costs $4 for seniors 55 and older and $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 for adults, children over 10 and Meals on Wheels home delivery; free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents if center provides table service or dishes. Transportation can be arranged by donation. (541- 567-3582). REVISED FOREST PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP, 6-9 p.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds main hall, 74473 Highway 74 (Lena), Heppner. Representatives from the Umatilla National Forest and High Desert Partnership will discuss forest access and how it should be addressed in the Revised Forest Plan. All attendees will be encouraged to provide input. Free. (Jack Southworth 541-542-2558, Peter Fargo 541- 523-1231 or Joani Bosworth 541-278-3722). THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567- 7615). “UMATILLA COUNTY AND THE CASCADIA EARTHQUAKE,” 6 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Hermiston campus, room 134, 980 S.E. Columbia Drive. Jack Remillard will discuss Umatilla County’s plans and preparations for a major earthquake off the Oregon Coast. Free. (541-656- 5895 or hermistonleo@yahoo. com). FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Country duo kicks off Northwest tour in Hermiston Country music duo Lace and Lead opened their Northwest sum- mer tour in Hermiston on Wednesday, July 15, at Nookie’s Restaurant and Brewery. Vocalists Trysh Hill and Emily Tanke were on a return trip to the North- west, where the duo was originally formed. The group, from the Portland metro area, has recently relocated to Nashville. Lace and Lead’s new single, “Alive in That Sound,” debuted on iTunes on Monday, July 13. The group will be touring Or- egon and Washington ven- ues through Sept. 12. But the tour started in Hermiston. Hill and Tanke played Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. Refreshments served. (541- 567-3141). COMMUNITY CHOIR PERFORMANCE, 7 p.m., Hermiston High School auditorium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. Josh Rist directs concert performance of choir featuring all ages. (541-667- 5018). FRIDAY, JULY 24 HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heppner City Park. Food, craft and garden vendors. (541-676-8957). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). IT’S A SUMMER THING JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE CONCERT, 8 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Garrett Wilkins & the Parrotheads will perform the music of Jimmy Buff ett. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $35 for premium seating; a $10 add-on is available for a Patio Party Pass, which includes a meet- and-greet with the band. Tickets available online at www.wildhorseresort.com or at the Wildhorse Gift Shop. MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7-9 p.m., McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Featured performer: Latin Fusion. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. MOVIES IN THE PARK, 8:30 p.m. (dusk), Bard Park, Stanfi eld. Enjoy a family-friendly movie for free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. SATURDAY, JULY 25 IRRIGON WATERMELON FESTIVAL, 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Irrigon Marina Park, end of Northeast 10th St. Breakfast, parade, food and craft vendors, live music, raffl es, games, contests and more. Free admission. (Renee Couchman 541-922- 1560 or Aaron Palmquist manager@ci.irrigon.or.us). STAFF PHOTO BY GARY L. WEST Trysh Hill, left, and Emily Tanke of the country music duo Lace and Lead, perform tonight at Nookie’s Restaurant and Brewery. The group, now based out of Nashville, was formed in the Portland metro area. a two-hour set at Nook- ie’s, accompanied by Port- land-based guitarist Mi- chael Hensley. For more information about the duo, including tour information, visit www.laceandlead.com or visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/LaceAndLead. — Gary L. West HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art. MEASURE 11 REFORM INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 5-8 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cayuse Hall, 45610 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. BASE O’ BLUE MOUNTAINS OREGON TRAIL SYMPOSIUM, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Lion Inn, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. The Northwest Chapter of the Oregon-California Trails Association will speak on topics relevant to local Oregon Trail history. Symposium continues Sunday with a bus tour to Frenchtown and Whitman Mission. Cost for all activities is $100; Saturday only is $75 with lunch, $50 without; Sunday’s bus tour alone is $50, which includes a box lunch. Reservations are required. (Roger Blair 541-966-8854 or rblair@ oregontrail.net). KIDS’ ART IN THE PARK, 9 a.m. to noon, McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Free kids’ art activities with Laurie Ellis for ages 6-17. All supplies provided, drop in, make it and take it home. FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Workshops on researching family history presented at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. (Jeanette Byers 541-667-7046). LIVING CULTURE VILLAGE AT TAMASTSLIKT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Mission. View replicas of traditional and prehistoric Plateau Indian people and participate in cultural activities. Free with admission. (541-429-7700). SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY TIME, 3-6 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For children who may need a quieter, less crowded environment. Free for members/$1 for non- members. Registration required. (541-276-1066). Entertainment all day! Irrigon Marina Park No entrance to the park. Shuttle service available via golf carts. 6:30-9:30am 10:00am 9:00pm Featuring: Three River Saxtette Roundup City Cloggers Vaughn Jesen The Trio Rock Blythe The Sahara Dancers Frazer Wambeke Trio Breakfast Parade Street Dance by Desert Sounds • Food Available All Day Chicken Dinner; Hamburgers/Hot Dogs/Fries/Nachos; Melons/Pies/Pies ala mode • Craft Booth • Water Slide • Kids Games • Car Show • All Day Raffle • Duck Race • Bingo • Morrow County Sheriff Boat Rides Come Join Melons The Fun! For more information please call donated by You'll Be Glad 541-922-1560 or 541-922-3197 You Did! Funded by Morrow County Unified Recreation District Information on local eff orts to reform Measure 11. Everyone welcome. DVS BOWL-A-THON, 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6-8 p.m. bowling, Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. Cost is $30 per bowler or $120 per team of four. Includes three lines of bowling, shoes, great prizes and fun for all ages. Proceeds benefit Domestic Violence Services. Pre-registration available. (Sharon Neuvirth 541-276- 3322 or Sharon@dvs-or.org). SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE CAMP PERFORMANCE, 7 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Students attending the annual theatre camp will perform short plays to cap the camp. Free admission. (Chris Ferguson 541-276-0772). SUNDAY, JULY 26 BASE O’ BLUE MOUNTAINS BUS TOUR, 9 a.m. bus leaves from Red Lion Inn, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton, returning 2 p.m. Visit Frenchtown and Whitman Mission. Cost for tour only is $50, which includes box lunch; reservations required. (Roger Blair 541-966-8854 or rblair@oregontrail.net). FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session or just Pet of the Week listen. Refreshments served. (541-567-3141). MONDAY, JULY 27 MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 Marine Drive. Skweez the Weeezle is the featured performer. Bring blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. TUESDAY, JULY 28 PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfi eld Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449- 1254). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Costs $4 for seniors 55 and older and $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 for adults and children over 10 and Meals on Wheels home delivery; free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents if center provides table service or dishes. Transportation can be arranged by donation. (541- 567-3582). THE ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30- 6:30 p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and light refreshments. Donations accepted. This is McKenzie, a female Amer- ican Staffordshire terrier and Labrador retriever mix puppy. She came to the shelter as a stray. Shelter staff say she is well socialized and does well with chil- dren and other animals. She is current on all his vaccinations and is eligible for a free veterinary examination. She can be adopted for $150 at the Humane Society of Eastern Oregon Pet Rescue, and there is $50 refund if she is ¿ xed by 6 months of age. If you are interested in welcoming a pet into your home, visit Pet Rescue at 1844 N.W. Geer Road, Hermiston, or call 541-564-6222. The Herald also wants to start featuring a Pet of the Week that al- ready has a home. To nominate your favorite animal companion as a Pet of the Week, email a photo of your pet, along with its name, your name and a description of why you think your pet is worthy of publication to editor@hermistonherald.com. Please include “Pet of the Week” in the subject line.