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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7 COMMUNITY Desert Arts brings Second City tour to Hermiston By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Desert Arts Council is providing an opportunity to laugh through the hol- idays as it brings the Sec- ond City Comedy Tour to Hermiston. “I think the holidays are something people en- joy and adding the come- dy piece poking some fun at our holiday traditions sounded like good en- tertainment,” said Mary Corp, Desert Arts past president. The second perfor- mance of the 2015-16 season features the latest crop of improvisational greats from Second City. Over the years, the famed theater has ushered many comedic talents through its ranks, including John CONTRIBUTED BY DESERT ARTS COUNCIL Tickets are available for the Desert Arts Council presentation of The Second City comedy tour, who will present Holidazed & Confused Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Hermiston High School. Belushi, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Riv- ers, John Candy, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell and Tina Fey. “I love the comedy that comes out of Second City,” Corp said. “They have a long history of bringing up-and-coming comedians.” Hilarious and outra- geous, Holidazed & Con- fused is Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. in the audito- rium at Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. Tickets purchased in ad- vance are $35 for adults and $17.50 for students. Tickets bought at the door are an additional $5. Corp said Desert Arts is trying to diversify their offerings in an attempt to boost audience appeal. The comedy troupe, she said, should be a draw in bringing in some younger audience members The season also in- cludes Dancing with the Hermiston Stars, A Temp- tations Revue and the Eastern Oregon Arts Fes- tival. For the third year in a row, a group of Hermiston stars will team up with pro- fessionals from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company to waltz, salsa and swing while raising money for their favorite charities. The popular event is Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Barrington “Bo” Hen- derson, former lead sing- er of the Temptations, provides a romantic eve- ning with unforgettable Motown hits and cho- reographed dance steps during A Temptations Re- vue. With songs like “My Girl’ and “Sugar Pie Hon- ey Bunch,” it offers a per- fect prelude to Valentine’s Day. The performance is Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Closing out the season is the 12th annual Eastern Oregon Arts Festival May 6-7, 2016, in downtown Hermiston. It features re- gional artists, as well as music, festival food and kids’ activities. Ticket packages or single show tickets can be purchased at www. desertartscouncil.com. In addition, people can buy Second City tickets at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, 415 S. High- way 395, or Hermiston Parks and Recreation, 180 N.E. Second St. For more information, visit www.desertartscoun- cil.com, www.facebook. com/desertarts or call 541- 567-1800. Shockman receives governor’s award Longtime Hermiston resident Diane Shockman recently received the Gov- ernor’s Elderly Volunteer Award for Region 5. The award was present- ed by Oregon Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins and Rep. Greg Barreto Oct. 12 at the Governor’s Volunteer Awards Luncheon in Sa- lem. Shockman has volun- teered for the Court Ap- pointed Special Advocate program for the past 13 years — advocating for nearly 100 children in the foster care system in Uma- tilla County. “Diane Shockman has always had a love for the highest need and most vul- nerable children,” said Je- sus Rome, CASA manager and volunteer manager for Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start. “She is very de- serving of the Governor’s Volunteer Award and we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments.” Shockman also works as a family advocate for the Family Support and Con- nections program, which is part of Umatilla-Morrow Shockman County Head Start. In ad- dition, she has volunteered in the local schools and for youth sports. Shockman is hopeful that others might be inspired to step up and volunteer in their commu- nities. Head Start has many volunteer opportunities — from serving as advo- cates for children to as- sisting preschool children in classrooms. For more information, call Maureen McGrath, executive direc- tor for Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start at 541- 564-6878 or visit www. umchs.com. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY KRISTI SMALLEY Top fundraisers for a recent Special Olympics Bowlathon included Jillian Smalley (1), Mary Ann Wright (3), Luz Torres (4), David Andrews (5), and Sean Boyd (2). Bowlathon raises money for Special Olympics More than $5,600 was raised during a recent bow- lathon for Hermiston/Pend- leton Special Olympics Lo- cal Program No. 510. More than 60 athletes participated in the Oct. 24 event at Desert Lanes in Hermiston. Top fundraisers included Jillian Smalley, Sean Boyd, Mary Ann Wright, Luz Tor- res and David Andrews. Athletes spent the previ- ous two months gathering donations for the event. In addition, head bowling coach Doris Boatright was busy handing out quarters to athletes who bowled ei- ther a spare or strike during the event. Special Olympics pro- vides year-around training and athletic competitions for children, youth and adults with intellectual dis- abilities. There is no charge for athletes to participate. The local program is still in need of a powerlifting coach. Also, snow sports and basketball training be- gin in January. For more information about volunteering or par- ticipating in Special Olym- pics, contact Stu Bance, lo- cal program coordinator, at 541-376-8132. COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 BOOKMINDERS, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Place, 164 E. Main St., Hermiston. (541-567-2882). HERMISTON KIWANIS CLUB, noon, Desert Lanes restaurant conference room, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. (Doug Barak 541-567-6728). IRRIGON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, noon, Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place. Guest speaker: Earle “Bud” Costello, Irrigon veteran. Cost is $8 for chamber members, $10 for non-members. HERMISTON ELKS DINNER, 5:30-8 p.m., 480 E. Main St. OREGON GRASS ROOTS CRIBBAGE CLUB NO. 2, 6:30 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. All levels of players welcome. (541-567- 6594). THURSDAY, NOV. 12 TUMBLEWEED TOASTMASTERS, 6:45 a.m., Conference Room 3&4, Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Visitors welcome. (541-567-4349). ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM THE DRY SIDE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., basement of Assembly of God Church, 730 East Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. Use the Seventh Street entrance. (541-567- 4446). GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY, 9:30 a.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center conference rooms 1&2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. New members and junior auxiliary members welcome. (Cindy Schaan 541-667-3690). UMATILLA DOG WALKING CLUB, 10 a.m., 630 Switzler St., at the dog wash in front of Umatilla High School. HEPPNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, noon, Heppner Senior Center dining room, corner of Main and Willow streets, Heppner. HERMISTON LINEBACKER CLUB, noon to 1 p.m., Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. Hear HHS football coach David Faaeteete discuss last week’s game It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. HERMISTON HORSESHOE CLUB, 5 p.m., Weber Field, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. (Rick Rebman 541-720-6402). ARC OF UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m., doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m., 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615). HERMISTON ELKS, 7 p.m. 480 E. Main St. SATURDAY, NOV. 14 FRIENDS OF THE UMATILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9 a.m., Umatilla City Hall, 300 6th St. RETIRED UMATILLA ARMY DEPOT WOMEN’S CLUB, 9 a.m. no- host breakfast, Pheasant Cafe, 149 E. Main St. Hermiston. SUNDAY, NOV. 15 HERMISTON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 8-11 a.m., 160 N.W. Second St. Members and guests welcome. BLOOMER GIRLS GARDEN CLUB, 7 p.m., meeting site varies, Hermiston. (Marge Timmons 541-567-4069). TUESDAY, NOV. 17 TOPS CHAPTER OR 1110, 8 a.m. weigh-in, meeting starts at 8:45 a.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 125 E. Beech St., Hermiston. (Margaret Wetterling 541-720-0276). GREENFIELD GRANGE PINOCHLE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Greenfield Grange Hall, Boardman. (Jane Dean 541-481-5223). GREATER HERMISTON AREA REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB, 11:45 a.m., Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. No-host lunch. All women welcome. (541-567-0006). STUDYING THE MIRACLES OF JESUS, 4-6 p.m., Good Samaritan Ministries, 319 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. (541-564-1041). HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, games begin at 7 p.m., 160 N.W. Second St. Members and their guests welcome. WILLOW CREEK SYMPHONY, 6-7:30 p.m. orchestra, 7:30-8:30 p.m. singers, Irrigon Jr./Sr. High School, 315 E. Wyoming Ave. (RaNiel Dunn 541-289-4696). IRRIGON ELEMENTARY PARENTS CLUB, 6 p.m., Irrigon Elementary School, 490 S.E. Wyoming Ave., Irrigon. UMATILLA COUNTY EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, 7 p.m., Club Room, Main Hanger, Pendleton Airport, 2016 Airport Road. MONDAY, NOV. 16 HERMISTON TEEN LIBRARY ADVISORY COUNCIL, 4-5 p.m., downstairs Hermiston Public FREE FRIDAY MEDICARE MADNESS Nov. 13 & 20, Dec. 4 9:00am - 1:00pm Lorena Sanchez GSMC conference rooms 5 & 6 Auto Health Home Life (by the GS Cafeteria) *Bring a list of all the medications you take. Lorena Sanchez Hermiston/Pendleton • stratton-insurance.com DESERT BELLES GARDEN CLUB, 1:15 p.m. For more information on location call 541-567-8019. COLUMBIA RIVER HARVESTER, 7 p.m., Greenfield Grange Hall, 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Welcome Dr. Robert Johnson is pleased to announce Dr. Graham McEntire will be joining his practice. Join us for this FREE event! FREE Medicare Counseling & Information from trained SHIBA volunteers. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM 541/289-3300 • 800/225-2521 UMATILLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS-TO- BUSINESS LUNCH, noon, Desert River Inn, 705 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. RSVP to 541-922-4825 or tasha@umatillachamber.net three days prior to meeting. INLAND NORTHWEST ORCHESTRA, 6:30 p.m., Harris Jr. Academy, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. (RaNiel Dunn 541- 289-4696). Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15 - Dec. 7 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org The Stratton Agency and talk about the upcoming tilt. RSVP by Wednesday at 3 p.m. to 541-567-5215. Cost is $11 for members, $13 for non- members. HERMISTON ROTARY CLUB, noon, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Fifth Street and Locust Avenue. Family Insurance Agent For information call (541) 667-3507 or email shiba@gshealth.org Dr. Robert Johnson Dr. Graham McEntire Dr. McEntire specializes in general dentistry for patients of all ages and will be extending our services to include oral surgery and dental implants. We will continue to provide the same great dental care. New patients and same day emergencies are always welcome. 809 SW Court Ave. • Pendleton 541.276.3241