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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Writers’ series features Echo resident Pamela Reese is the featured au- thor during this month’s First Draft Writers’ Series. The free event is Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 215 N. Main St. Born in Appalachia, Reese was 6 months old when she traveled by train with her family to Oregon. She graduated from Spal- ding University in 2004 and now lives in Echo. Reese Reese is the author of two books. “Paper Bird,” a poetry collection, was D ¿QDOLVW IRU WKH 2UHJRQ %RRN$ZDUG Her novel, “Greasewood Creek,” is set in Eastern Oregon. She is a recipient of a Jim Wayne Miller Poetry Prize and is currently working on a second novel, which is set in Appalachia. After Reese’s presentation, au- dience members may participate in short open mic sessions to read their own original poems or stories. For more information, call 541-278- 9201 or visit www.pendletonarts.org. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015 COMMUNITY Salvation Army sees decline in ‘red kettle’ giving By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Maria Tovar stood outside the Hermiston Safeway as several shoppers passed by her. The Hermiston woman is a bell ringer for the 2015 Red Ket- tle Campaign of The Salvation Army. Lt. Ricky Scruggs of The Sal- vation Army Pendleton Corps, which also includes the Herm- iston area, said the organization is seeing lower donations in the area served by Pendleton Corps. $IWHU WKH ¿UVW GD\V RI WKH campaign, Scruggs said dona- tions are down by 15 percent from where they were last year at this time for The Salvation Army Pendleton Corps. Lower giving has put the organization further behind in reaching its goal of $50,000, Scruggs said. However, he’s hopeful the community will come together to support the kettles. Additional money ultimately means more services are available for those in need during the holiday season and upcoming year. “It is absolutely critical that we meet our kettle goal as it will STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Maria Tovar rings a bell Monday night outside the Hermiston Safeway. The Hermiston woman is part of The Salvation Army’s 2015 Red Kettle Campaign. become more and more challeng- ing to meet the growing need in our community,” Scruggs said. “Your spare change can literally change someone’s life when you donate to The Salvation Army.” Donations given during the campaign help ensure that chil- dren get a toy this Christmas, families have food on the table and people receive assistance to keep a roof over their head. These are just some of the many reasons that people should drop money into a Salvation Army red kettle this season, Scruggs said. The Red Kettle Campaign began in 1891 in San Francisco, and has become a Christmas tra- dition. The campaign raises mon- ey for The Salvation Army’s local community programs, providing children and youth programs, feeding programs, food boxes, family services and more. Last year, The Salvation Army served 2,576 individuals in the Pendleton area. Kettles are located throughout the area communities — includ- ing outside big box stores — making it convenient for people to give. Tovar, who also served as a bell ringer in 2008 and 2014, will keep ringing the bell to draw people’s attention to the red ket- tle. “It gets cold out here, especial- ly in the morning,” she said. “But some people stop and put money in.” Money raised through the campaign can make a difference in the lives of people’s neighbors in need, Scruggs said. In addition to dropping cash or checks into the red kettles, people can make a donation with their cell phone by texting Pendleton to 71777. Also, people can still sign up to be a volunteer bell ringer. For more information, call 541-276- 3369 and ask for Susan. For more about the Red Kettle Campaign, visit www.redkettlereason.org. IN BRIEF Gift trees in Boardman, Irrigon The city of Irrigon an- nual Giving Tree and the Caring Trees in Boardman provide a chance for people in the community to give to children in need. The Giving Tree is lo- cated in the Irrigon Library/ City Hall lobby, 500 N.E. Main St. Trees in Board- man are at the Bank of Eastern Oregon, 100 City Center Drive, or Banner Bank, 204 N. Main St. Peo- ple can drop by during reg- ular business hours to pick up a card or two and shop for gifts on the child’s wish list. The gifts need to be wrapped and returned by Friday to the location where the tags were picked up. For more information about the Irrigon tree, con- tact City Manager Aaron Palmquist at 541-922-3047 or manager@ci.irrigon. or.us. And for the Board- man trees, call 541-481- 3445. Volunteers needed for community meal The second Community Fellowship Dinner of the season is coming up and volunteers are needed. The free meal is served on Christmas Day — Fri- day, Dec. 25 — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Or- chard Ave., which is locat- ed on the Umatilla County Fairgrounds. People want- ing to help are asked to call Laurie Ball-Kiser by Sun- day at 541-567-8600. In addition, everyone is invited to show up and help with the set-up party, which is Thursday, Dec. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the senior cen- ter. For more information, meal delivery or a ride to the dinner, call the First Christian Church at 541- 567-3013 between 8 a.m. to noon or 1-3 p.m. On Christ- mas Day, calls need to be made to the senior center at 541-567-3582. Grange sets Christmas celebration A Christmas meal and celebration is planned at the Columbia Grange. The free event, which is open to the public, is Friday at 6:30 p.m. at 32339 Diag- onal Blvd., Hermiston. The grange will provide main dishes and those attending may bring salads or des- serts to share. In addition, donations will be accepted on be- half of Pet Rescue and the Hermiston warming Sta- tion. For more information, call Doris at 541-567-8663 or Diane at 541-564-1481. Church Directory Santa serves flapjacks and fun Santa Claus wants to share his favorite breakfast with kids of all ages. Pancakes with Santa is Saturday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at The Arc, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Tickets are $8 for kids ages 2-15, $10 for ages 16 and up or $30 for a family of four (plus $5 for each ad- ditional child). Seats are limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. The holiday breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and toppings to decorate your pancakes. In addition, photos with Santa will be taken and a holiday story will be shared by staff from the Hermiston Public Li- brary. For tickets or more in- formation, call 541-667- 5018 or stop by Hermiston Parks & Recreation at 180 N.E. Second St. Santa Claus heads to SAGE Center Christmas-themed give- aways are included in a holiday event at the SAGE Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at 101 Ol- son Road, Boardman. The free event also includes hot chocolate and a chance for kids to visit with the jolly NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children's Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-289-4774 ol’ elf. Canned food dona- tions will be accepted and donated to the local food bank. In addition, be sure to check out the Christmas Light Show, which runs daily from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call 481-7243 or visit www. visitsage.com. “Holly Claus: The Christ- mas Princess,” features an original libretto written by author Brittney Ryan, who will be present during the premier. It’s directed and choreographed by dancer and instructor Idalee Hut- son-Fish, who has taught many area dancers. Walla Walla Valley wines, holiday cookies, Christmas ornaments and more will be available for purchase prior to the per- formance and during inter- mission. For more about the pro- duction, visit www.face- book.com/hollyclausthe- balletofdreams or www. hollyclausballet.info. Walla Walla hosts world ballet premier The world premier of a new holiday ballet is being staged in Walla Walla. Guests will travel through the wintry King- dom of Forever and the Land of the Immortals as Holly Claus realizes her dreams and encourages children from across the globe to discover and pur- sue their own dreams for their futures. Holly Claus: The Bal- let of Dreams is Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Cordiner Hall at Whit- man College, 46 S. Park St., Walla Walla. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for DJHV IRU ¿YH DQG under or $40 for a family of four. Tickets are avail- able at www.hollyclaus. brownpapertickets.com or at the door. The ballet, based on the New York Times best selling books “The Leg- end of Holly Claus” and Echo Community Church 21 N Bonanza Street Echo, OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 am Children’s Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month The Community is invited and Welcome to Christmas Eve Service and Communion December 24, 6 p.m. First Christian Church C HRISTMAS E VE S ERVICE 775 W. Highland - Hermiston 541-567-3013 www.hermistonfirstchristian.org F IR ST P R E SB Y TE R IA N C H U R C H 201 SW D orion Ave., Pen dleton D E C E M B E R 24 TH 5:30 P M - Fa m ily Frien d ly Christm a s E ve Service 11:00 P M - Tra d ition a l Service, Scriptu re, Son g, Com m u n ion & Ca n d lelight Seventh-day Adventist Church s h i W o r p w i t h u s ! 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 10:00 AM "come as you are" The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School . . . . . 10:00 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am Evening Service . . . . . . 7:00 pm Wednesday Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church Of Hermiston Rev. Dr. James T. Pierce, Pastor Open Hearts, Open minds, Open doors "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Pet. 5:7 191 E. Gladys Ave. Sunday Worship at 11am (541) 567-3002 Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Grace Baptist Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English 7:00 am THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY: . . . . . . . . . English 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bilingual 11:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish 1:00 pm OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567-5812 NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1350 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Sunday Worship Services English- Pastor Dave Andrus 9:00 & 10:45 am Spanish- Pastor Genaro Loredo 9:00 & 10:15 am Classes for kids during all services For more information call 541-567-8441 First Christian Church "Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love" SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM CHILDREN'S CHURCH 11:00 AM Nursery Provided 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Nursery provided for all services St. Johns Episcopal Church All People Are Welcome Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday Gladys Ave & 7th Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 Hermiston Church of the Nazarene 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am Sun. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am Sun. Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study . . . 6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com T HE C OUNTRY C HURCH Pastor James Becker 32742 Diagonal RD Hermiston OR 97838 Sunday School 10 am Worship 7 am Evening Service 7 pm Bible Study Wednesdays 7 pm Firestarter Youth Ministry (Ages 12-17) Monday @ 6 pm 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” Saturdays Sabbath School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Sunday AM Service 10:30 AM Sunday PM Service 3:30 PM Thursday Bible Class 6:00 PM 224 E Main Street, Hermiston, OR (541) 701-9055 ww.HBCHermiston.com To share your worship times call Amanda Jacobs 541-278-2683 Candlelight Communion Christmas Eve Service at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene 1520 W Orchard Ave. Thursday, December 24th at 6:00 p.m. I look forward to joining you and your family for this 60 minute celebration as we celebrate Jesus. Pastor Eric www.hermistonnazarene.org or HermNaz App