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PET OF THE WEEK
The Hermiston Herald publishes
a list of coming events as space
allows. All items are assumed
free, nonprofit 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, DEC. 9
GOOD SHEPHERD AUXILIARY BAKE
SALE, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Good Shepherd Medical Center
pharmacy lobby, 610 N.W.
11th St., Hermiston. A good
selection of Christmas candy,
cakes, pies, rolls and more.
Proceeds support scholarships
and the purchase of medical
equipment.
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, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt.
Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for
others.
BOARDMAN CHRISTMAS TREE
LIGHTING CEREMONY, 6 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Singing,
entertaiment, refreshments
and a visit from a very special
guest. Everyone welcome.
HERMISTON TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS,
6:30 p.m., Hermiston High
School commons, 600 S.
First St. Looking for a variety
of acts for the Jan. 2 show.
All proceeds benefit the
Hermiston Swim Team. (Lynne
541-571-5691).
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS, 11 a.m.,
Hermiston Municipal Court
Bob Shannon Safety Center,
330 S. First St. Learn valuable
defensive driving skills, stay
current with the latest driving
technologies, refresh the rules
of the road and learn how to
manage age-related changes
to vision, hearing and reaction
time. Geared toward older
adults, but all licensed drivers
are welcome. Cost is $15 for
AARP members (bring card),
$20 for non-members. Lunch
break is on your own. (Rose
Emerson 541-667-5092).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4
for seniors or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave. Costs $4 or free for
children under 10. Extra 50
cents for utensils/dishes.
Meals on Wheels available.
Transportation arranged by
donation. (541-567-3582).
AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS, 6 p.m.,
Hermiston Municipal Court
Bob Shannon Safety Center,
330 S. First St. Learn valuable
defensive driving skills, stay
current with the latest driving
technologies, refresh the rules
of the road and learn how to
manage age-related changes
to vision, hearing and reaction
time. Geared toward older
adults, but all licensed drivers
are welcome. Cost is $15 for
AARP members (bring card),
$20 for non-members. Lunch
break is on your own. (Rose
Emerson 541-667-5092).
SAM BOARDMAN ELEMENTARY
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, 6 p.m.,
301 Wilson Road, Boardman.
Free, but donations of
non-perishable food will be
collected for community food
baskets. (541-481-7383).
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6 p.m. doors open, bingo
starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
COMING EVENTS
Hermiston United Methodist
Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave.
Four stations with live actors
and animals. Following the
viewing, visitors are invited
inside the church for hot
chocolate and cookies. Free.
THURSDAY, DEC. 17
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library,
180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-
1254).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4
for seniors or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257).
Hermiston Terrace Assisted
Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.
Join jam session or just listen.
(541-567-3141).
“THE LITTLE TOWN OF CHRISTMAS,”
6:30 p.m., Armand Larive
Middle School stage, 1497
S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. 12
Yuletide sketches in the little
town ofChristmas featuring
Skeezix and Sylvester, and elf
comedy team, and Mrs. Claus,
the real boss of the outfit.
Admission is $2 per person in
advance (Hermiston Parks &
Rec office) or $3 at the door,
or $1 if you bring a can of
non-perishable food. All ages.
(541-667-5018).
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE, 7 p.m.,
Blue Mountain Community
College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton.
The BMCC concert choir will
perform holiday music. Free
and suitable for all ages.
(jmoore@bluecc.edu)
SANDSTONE HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7
p.m., Sandstone Elementary
School gym, 400 N.E. 10th St.,
Hermiston.
FRIDAY, DEC. 11
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567-2882).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m.,
Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry
St.
“THE LITTLE TOWN OF CHRISTMAS,”
6:30 p.m., Armand Larive
Middle School stage, 1497
S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. 12
Yuletide sketches in the little
town ofChristmas featuring
Skeezix and Sylvester, and elf
comedy team, and Mrs. Claus,
the real boss of the outfit.
Admission is $2 per person in
advance (Hermiston Parks &
Rec office) or $3 at the door,
or $1 if you bring a can of
non-perishable food. All ages.
(541-667-5018).
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS
CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7 p.m.,
Echo Community Center,
20 S. Bonanza. Combined
symphony and chorale concert
features an eclectic mix of
holiday music. Santa will make
an appearance with treats
for all. A reception will follow
the performance at Sno Road
Winery, 210 W. Main St. Free
admission, but reservations
are highly recommended.
(Sally Ketchersid 541-289-
4696).
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7-10
Eastern
Oregon
a.m., Columbia Grange, 32339
Diagonal Road, Hermiston.
Costs $6. (Tom 541-567-9742 or
Doris 541-567-8663).
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 8:30-10:30
a.m., Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. $3 per person
includes pancake and sausage
breakfast, crafts for kids,
horse-drawn wagon rides
and a visit from Santa (bring a
camera). (541-314-2127).
SAGE SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. Free admission;
children and their parents/
guardians can make a candy
tractor and a snowman
measuring stick.
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. Enjoy craft
projects for children ages 5th
grade and younger.
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave. Costs $4 or free for
children under 10. Extra 50
cents for utensils/dishes.
Meals on Wheels available.
Transportation arranged by
donation. (541-567-3582).
HERMISTON TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS,
6:30 p.m., Hermiston High
School commons, 600 S.
First St. Looking for a variety
of acts for the Jan. 2 show.
All proceeds benefit the
Hermiston Swim Team. (Lynne
541-571-5691).
ARMAND LARIVE HOLIDAY CONCERT,
6 p.m., Armand Larive Middle
School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St.,
Hermiston.
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160
N.W. Second St. (541-806-
4553).
SATURDAY, DEC. 19
HERMISTON HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY
CONCERT, 7 p.m., Hermiston
High School auditorium, 600 S.
First St., Hermiston.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4
for seniors 55 or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257).
This is Libery, an adult female Border Collie mix.
She came to the shelter because her previous own-
er was unable to keep her. Shelter staff say she is a
very sweet dog. She is current on all his vaccinations
and is eligible for a free veterinary examination. She
can be adopted for $125 at the Humane Society of
Eastern Oregon Pet Rescue, and there is $50 refund
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interested in welcoming a pet into your home, visit
Pet Rescue at 1844 N.W. Geer Road, Hermiston, or
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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 ed-
itor@hermistonherald.com. Please include “Pet of
the Week” in the subject line.
Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for
others.
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. Enjoy craft
projects for children ages 5th
grade and younger.
TUESDAY, DEC. 22
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave. Costs $4 or free for
children under 10. Extra
50 cents for utensils/
dishes. Meals on Wheels
available. Transportation
arranged by donation.
(541-567-3582).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library,
180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-
1254).
MORROW COUNTY CHRISTMAS,
6 p.m., Morrow County
Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway
74, Heppner.
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave. Costs $4 or free for
children under 10. Extra 50
cents for utensils/dishes.
Meals on Wheels available.
Transportation 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
refreshments.
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4
for seniors 55 or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257).
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6 p.m. doors open, bingo
starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Terrace Assisted
Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.
Join jam session or just listen.
(541-567-3141).
HERMISTON HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY
CONCERT, 7 p.m., Hermiston
High School auditorium, 600 S.
First St., Hermiston.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
FRIDAY, DEC. 18
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567- 2882).
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 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, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt.
GREENFIELD GRANGE BREAKFAST,
7-10 a.m., 209 N.W. First St.,
Boardman. Cost is $5 for
adults, $2.50 for children 10
and under. (541-720-7267).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m.,
Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry
St.
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160
N.W. Second St. (541-806-4553).
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23
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, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt.
Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for
others.
12 years of delivering toys
‘WORLD WAR I: AMERICA AND
THE GREAT WAR,” 1 p.m.,
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute,
47106 Wildhorse Blvd.,
Pendleton. Documentary film
about a generation of men
who went to war to make the
world safe for democracy.
Complimentary refreshments
will be served. Free admission.
(www.tamastslikt.org).
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS
CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 4 p.m.,
Echo Community Center,
20 S. Bonanza. Combined
symphony and chorale concert
features an eclectic mix of
holiday music. Santa will make
an appearance with treats
for all. A reception will follow
the performance at Sno Road
Winery, 210 W. Main St. Free
admission, but reservations
are highly recommended.
(Sally Ketchersid 541-289-
4696).
LIVING NATIVITY, 6-8 p.m.,
Hermiston United Methodist
Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave.
Four stations with live actors
and animals. Following the
viewing, visitors are invited
inside the church for hot
chocolate and cookies. Free.
COURTESY GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Kelly Sanders, (right) vice president of human resources for Good Shepherd Health
Care System, thanks bikers for their contributions and for braving the cold wet
weather conditions in support of the 12th annual Echo Toy Run on Saturday, Dec. 5.
The event is organized by community member Al Sells, who has a passion for making
sure that kids in our community who come through the Hermiston hospital, get a gift
that demonstrates there is a community behind them encouraging them to get better.
SUNDAY, DEC. 13
CHRISTMAS MAGICFEST, 3 p.m.,
Hope Lutheran Church, 675 S.
Alfalfa St., Heppner. Several
local musicians will perform.
Free admission, but donations
of non-perishable food or
freewill cash offerings will
be accepted for distribution
through the Neighborhood
Center. (Katy Anderson 541-
676-9970).
LIVING NATIVITY, 4-6 p.m.,
Forum
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!
FIRST
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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
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
Speaker: Anna King
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.
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
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 .
Thank you for mailing your membership forms to:
InterMountain ESD (IMESD) 2001 SW Nye Ave. Pendleton, OR • Attn: Karen Parker
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
www.PrestigeCare.com