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A4 C WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 Hermiston OMMUNITY HERMISTONHERALD.COM Churches create Bethlehem village IN BRIEF Special Needs Open Gym on Sundays For more information, call 541-278-5928. Individuals with spe- cial needs and their care- givers or families are invited to participate in activities at the Pendleton Recreation Center. The Special Needs Open Gym is Sundays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Recreation equipment and activities are available for all ages. There is no fee to attend. For more information, visit www.pendletonpark- sandrec.com or call 541- 276-8100. Domestic violence off ers volunteer training By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor CCT sets ‘Hello Dolly’ auditions College Community Theatre is already prepar- ing for its winter produc- tion, a popular musical. Auditions for “Hello Dolly” are Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in the choir room of the Blue Mountain Com- munity College music department, located in McCrae Activity Center, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. No advanced preparation is required. The directors will have selections of songs and dialogue for use at the au- ditions. Casting for the show calls includes parts for men and women of vary- ing ages and vocal rang- es, plus the possibility of membership in the chorus for a few children ages 10 and up. Rehearsals begin in January and perfor- mance dates are Feb. 25- 28 and March 3-6. The framework of a vil- lage from Biblical times was erected over the weekend as Journey to Bethlehem returns for the holiday season. The interactive tour de- picts what it may have been like during the time of Jesus’ birth. Presented by Hermis- ton and Anchor Point Sev- enth-day Adventist churches, it features the sights, sounds and smells of 2,000 years ago, said Sheila Botti. The free 20-30 min- ute guided tours are Friday through Sunday from 5-8:30 p.m. behind the Hermis- ton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. Around 100 costumed actors participate in the dra- matic production. In addition, there are people who take care of logistics and musical entertainment, serve as guides and serve refreshments for visitors after they taking the journey. “This is the true meaning of what Christmas is — the birth of Jesus,” Botti said. “It’s not all about shopping and the gifts and Santa.” The production has be- come more streamlined since it started in 2008, Botti said. However, the past seven seasons have taken a toll on the village and props. The tent structures, tattered over time, are being replaced with semi-permanent structures, said Judi Hanson. The churches, who don’t charge admission or accept donations, have put on the production as a gift to the community. With operating expenses of around $3,000, Botti said the event’s steering committee decided to solic- it ¿ nancial support to make needed improvements for this season. “We did an informal shout out to the community asking if anyone wanted to give back Classes that address such topics as understand- ing the dynamics of do- mestic violence, protec- tive orders, stalking and reporting requirements are offered in Hermiston. The sessions, which prepare people to vol- unteer for Domestic Vi- olence Services, began Monday. They are Mon- day, Wednesday and Fri- days from 6-9 p.m. at the DVS Advocacy Of- ¿ ce, 240 S.(. Second St., Hermiston. The classes, which continue through Dec. 18, prepare people to answer calls on the 24- hour crisis line. For more information, including the dates and times of each session, call 541-276-3322. Boardman Senior Center seeks junk If you have junk col- lecting dust and taking up space, the Boardman Senior Center is willing to take it. People are invited to donate anything sitting in the garage or around the house that is no longer be- ing used. They will accept everything except cloth- ing. The best time to drop items off are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 100 Tatone St., Boardman. For more information, call 541-481-3257. 3rinted on recycled newsprint &21T5,%8T(D %< 6H(,/A %2TT, Bakers make fresh bread during a past Journey to Bethlehem at the Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church. The interactive tours start Friday and continue through Sunday. to Journey to Bethlehem,” Botti said. “We were able to get enough and because of that we are able to do it this year.” The authenticity of the tour, Hanson said, provides an experience that reaches out to people beyond just reading the Biblical account or attend- ing a regular living Nativity. “It’s an amazing tour, it makes you feel like you’re right there in a real village,” she said. “The detail in the lit- tle shops is amazing.” Featuring more than a doz- en shops, walking through the village provides a feast for the senses. The wafting odor comprised of straw, perfumes and animals adds to the expe- rience. In addition, food being prepared in the ¿ res provides the smell of baking bread and roasting chicken. “For the tour, you really feel like you’re going back 2,000 years ago,” Botti said. “We try really hard to make it authentic with the energy of the village.” 6TAFF 3H2T2 %< TA00< 0A/*(6,1, Darla Hanson sweeps the Á oor while Larry Hanson puts the À nishing touches on Herod·s throne room which is part of this weekend·s Journey to Bethlehem at the Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church. In the future, the steer- ing committee would like to lay asphalt along the path to make it less rugged and more accessible, Botti said. They did purchase an all-terrain wheelchair, however it likely won’t arrive in time for the 2015 season, she said. As- sistants are available to help in maneuvering wheelchairs and strollers, as needed. “We have regular wheel- chairs and people that will help push wheelchairs through,” Botti said. “It’s hard because it’s just soft dirt, but it’s possible.” For more information, call 541-567-9000. VOLUME 109 ɿ NUMBER 63 Hermiston School District holiday concerts announced Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Sam Barbee | Sports Reporter • sbarbee@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4542 Kim La Plant | Multi-media consultant • klaplant@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media Consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 To contact the Hermiston Herald for news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • e-mail info@hermistonherald.com • stop b\ our of¿ ces at 333 (. 0ain 6t. • visit us online at: hermistonherald.com The Hermiston Herald 8636 242220, ,661 8750-4782) is published weekly at Hermiston Herald, 333 (. 0ain 6t., Hermiston, 25 97838, (541) 567-6457, FAX (541) 567-1764. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier and mail Wednesdays ,nside 8matilla0orrow counties .......... $42.65 2utside 8matilla0orrow counties ....... $53.90 3eriodical postage paid at Hermiston, 25. 3ostmaster, send address changes to Hermiston Herald, 333 (. 0ain 6t., Hermiston, 25 97838. 0ember of (2 0edia *roup &opyright 2015 (ach Hermiston school will perform a holiday con- cert in December. Rocky Heights (lementa- ry School students will per- form at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at Ar- mand Larive Middle School. West Park (lementary School will also perform at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at West Park. The three other ele- mentary schools will all perform at 6 p.m. Dec. 8. Desert View (lementa- ry School will perform at p.m. Dec. 10 in the Sand- stone gym. Armand Larive Middle School will perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Armand Larive commons. Hermiston High School will perform two identical concerts on different days to provide more space for audience attendance. The concerts will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 in the HHS auditorium. GRAND OPENING Monday, Nov. 30th McKay Creek Estates presents: SAFETY Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe! Armand Larive. Highland Hills (lementary school will perform at West Park. Sunset (lementary School will perform at Sunset. Sandstone Middle School will perform at 7 FIRST S RESTAURANT & MINI MART Open 7 days a week • 6am-11pm Beer, Cigarettes, Snacks, Coffee & More! SafetyMan says “Always be Safe to Ensure an Active & Independent Lifestyle” Living with Lower Cholesterol - C O N C L U D E D TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 3:30 PM Eastern Oregon Forum Join us for an afternoon to increase your understanding of cholesterol levels and how proper diet and nutrition can be combined with exercise and medications to keep your cholesterol levels in check. Learn the consequences and risks to your health when cholesterol reaches unhealthy levels. “Daughters of Hanford” Advance Directives TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 3:30 PM What is an Advance Directive? When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease there are many questions. One of the most confusing aspects can be the legal documents that need to be signed while your loved one can still make decisions. Speaker: Anna King Tuesday, January 12 th , 2016 at 7:00 p.m. BMCC, Rm ST-200, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton For more information please call Karen at 541-966-3177. Need not be member to attend. Please detach and send with payment For more information or to RSVP, call us at (541) 276-1987 or visit us today! McKay Creek Estates 1601 Southgate Place Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Name Phone # Address City E-mail address Please include a season fee of $20 per individual member. Please make checks payable to BMCC. $6.00 at the door, students free Lecture reminders will be sent via E-mail, as will weather cancellation notices, if necessary . www.PrestigeCare.com Thank you for mailing your membership forms to: InterMountain ESD (IMESD) 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR • Attn: Karen Parker