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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30
WILLOW RUN LADIES GOLF CLUB,
8 a.m., rain or shine at the
Willow Run Golf Course,
Boardman. Participants do
not need to be a member to
play with the club. (541-481-
4381).
HERMISTON KIWANIS CLUB, noon,
Desert Lanes restaurant
conference room, 1545 N.
First St., Hermiston. (Doug
Barak 541-567-6728).
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).
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Blue Tattoo is hosting a Rock and Roll Revival New Year’s Eve Classic Rock Masquerade
Thursday at the Hermiston Conference Center.
Blue Tattoo cranks things
up for New Year’s Eve
By TAMMY MALGESINI
Community Editor
A familiar Hermis-
ton-based classic rock cover
band will ring in the new
year during a Rock and Roll
Revival Classic Rock Mas-
querade.
Kelly Nobles, Blue Tat-
too founder and drummer,
said the band has been play-
ing out of the area a lot re-
cently and it was time to
come home.
“And what better way to
ring in the new year than a
rock revival,” he said.
The New Year’s Eve
event is Thursday from 7
p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Hermis-
ton Conference Center, 415
S. Highway 395. Advance
tickets for the 21-and-old-
er event are $25/couple or
$15/single. They are avail-
able at www.facebook.com/
events/566329666854525,
the conference center or by
calling 541-571-2588. Tick-
ets purchased at the door are
$20 each.
The event also features
TroubleMaker, a classic
rock band from the Tri-Cit-
ies. The ticket price includes
party favors, prizes for best
rock and roll costumes, best
tattoo and best air guitar.
Also, food and a no-host bar
is being handled by Stuart
Rice of The Midway Tav-
ern.
Gene Miller, the group’s
lead singer, is hoping people
will get into the masquerade
and come dressed as their
favorite musicians.
Blue Tattoo has been per-
forming since 2007. They
kicked things up a notch
after winning the inaugural
Battle of the Bands during
the 2011 Umatilla County
Fair.
Since then, they have
been hobnobbing with a
number of well-known
bands. This summer they
hung out with the likes of
Queensryche, Twisted Sis-
ter, Jefferson Starship, April
Wine and Fran Cosmo, for-
mer lead singer of Boston,
while performing at the 15th
annual Rockin’ the Rivers
music festival in Montana.
Also, the band has
brought a number of per-
formers to town to play, in-
cluding Frank Hannon, gui-
tarist for Tesla, and RAIL,
who Nobles also plays
drums with.
Nobles said Blue Tat-
too audiences are treated to
some awesome vocals with
Miller as lead singer. His
vocal range, Nobles said, is
among the best. The rest of
the band, Nobles said, also
possesses a lot of talent.
They include Johnny Jag-
ger (keyboards and backing
vocals) Juaquin Esparza
(lead/backing guitars and
vocals) Paul Inserra (bass
guitar and backing vocals)
and Lee Oswald (lead/back-
ing guitars, backing vocals).
Although the average
age of the band members
is around 50, the boys can
rock, Nobles said.
“The guys all get out and
sell it and we have a crown
jewel with Gene,” Nobles
said. “He’s all over the stage.
He’s very charismatic.”
Miller said the band is
like a family and they enjoy
what they do. In addition, he
said the crowds seem to like
them, too.
“We play a lot of the mu-
sic people want to hear,”
Miller said.
If the event goes well, No-
bles and Miller said it could
become a yearly tradition.
For
more
informa-
tion about the band, visit
www.bluetattooband.com
or
www.facebook.com/
bluetattoorockband.
THURSDAY, DEC. 31
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).
UMATILLA DOG WALKING CLUB, 10
a.m., 630 Switzler St. at the
dog wash in front of Umatilla
High School.
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF
HERMISTON, noon, ARC
of Umatilla County, 215 W.
Orchard Ave.
HERMISTON ROTARY CLUB, noon,
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church Parish Hall, Fifth
Street and Locust Ave.
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.
PENDLETON KIWANIS CLUB, 7 p.m.,
venue varies, Pendleton.
Guests welcome. ((541-278-
5785).
FRIDAY, JAN. 1
No meetings scheduled
SATURDAY, JAN. 2
MORROW UMATILLA RETIRED
EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION,
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Roosters
Restaurant, 1515 Southgate.
SUNDAY, JAN. 3
HERMISTON EAGLES BREAKFAST,
8-11 a.m., 160 N.W. Second
St. Members and guests
welcome.
MONDAY, JAN. 4
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT
GROUP OF HERMISTON, 1
p.m., Desert Lanes Bowling
Alley meeting room, 1545
N. First St., Hermiston.
People with Parkinson’s
Disease, their care partners,
family, friends and others
affected by the disease are
encouraged to attend. (Carol
Clupny 541-720-4265).
IRRIGON MOOSE LODGE TACOS AND
BINGO, 6-9 p.m., tacos; 6:30-
9 p.m., bingo. Bingo open to
the public, 220 N.E. Third St.
(541-922-1802 from noon to
8 p.m.)
UMATILLA-MORROW HEAD
START, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 110
N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston.
(Leanna 541-564-6878).
GREATER HERMISTON AREA TEA
PARTY, 7 p.m., Stafford
Hansell Government
Center, 915 S.E. Columbia
Ave., Hermiston. (rob@
greaterhermiston
areateaparty.com).
HERMISTON CLASSICS CAR CLUB,
7 p.m., 31120 Baggett Lane,
Hermiston. (541-571-5960 or
541-571-3252).
HEPPNER GARDEN CLUB, 7 p.m., St.
Patrick’s Senior Center, 525
N. Gale St.
TUESDAY, JAN. 5
ECHO QUARTERBACK CLUB, 6 a.m.,
Home Economics Room, Echo
High School, 610 Gerone St.
(541-376-8214).
GREENFIELD GRANGE PINOCHLE,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Hall,
209 N.W. First St., Boardman.
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.
HERMISTON MASONIC LODGE NO.
138, AF and AM, 7:30 p.m., at
The Hall, 200 W. Orchard Ave.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6
HERMISTON BREAKFAST KIWANIS
CLUB, 6:30 a.m., Umatilla-
Morrow Head Start Center, 110
N.E. Fourth St.
WILLOW RUN LADIES GOLF CLUB,
8 a.m., rain or shine at the
Willow Run Golf Course,
Boardman. Participants do
not need to be a member to
play with the club. (541-481-
4381).
NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILTERS, 10
a.m., 435 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston.
HERMISTON LION’S CLUB, noon,
Desert Lanes Bowling Alley.
GREENFIELD GRANGE GWA, 1 p.m.,
at The Hall, 209 N.W. First St.,
Boardman.
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, JAN. 7
BOARDMAN KIWANIS, 6:45 a.m.,
Riverfront Lodge, 6 E. Marine
Drive.
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.
Monthly business meeting at
noon. (541-567-4446).
UMATILLA DOG WALKING CLUB, 10
a.m., 630 Switzler St. at the
dog wash in front of Umatilla
High School.
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF
HERMISTON, noon, ARC
of Umatilla County, 215 W.
Orchard Ave.
HERMISTON ROTARY CLUB, noon,
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church Parish Hall, Fifth
Street and Locust Avenue.
HERMISTON HORSESHOE CLUB, 5
p.m., Weber Field, 600 S.
First St., Hermiston. (Rick
Rebman 541-720-6402).
ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6 p.m., doors open, bingo
starts at 7 p.m., 215 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
(541-567-7615).
KIWANIS OF ECHO, 6-7:30 p.m.,
Echo Masonic Hall, 200 S.
DuPont St., Echo. Guests
welcome. (echokiwanis@
centurytel.net, 541-379-
6992).
COMING EVENTS
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. 30
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.
ADULT BEGINNING COMPUTER
COURSE, 3 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library meeting room,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free, but
registration required. (541-
966-0380).
THURSDAY, DEC. 31
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).
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).
NEW YEAR’S EVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
MASQUERADE PARTY, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Conference Center,
415 S. Highway 395. Live music
with band Blue Tattoo and
Trouble Maker. Contests and
giveaways, no-host bar and
food. Advance tickets are $25
per couple or $15 per person
or $20 at the door. (541-571-
2588).
PET OF THE WEEK
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon,
Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
HAPPY CANYON NEW YEAR’S BASH,
8 p.m., Pendleton Convention
Center, 1601 Westgate. Live
music and all-ages dancing
with Tylor & the Train Robbers;
table and card games in the
rear and libations available
for purchase for those 21 and
older. Admission is $5 per
person; guests 21 and over will
receive a complimentary $5
gambling chip.
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt.
Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for
others.
THURSDAY, JAN. 7
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4
for seniors or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257).
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 8 p.m.,
Ordnance Brewing, 405 N.
Olson Road, Boardman. Feed,
entertainment and, of course,
beer. 21 and over. (541-571-
8541).
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 9:30 p.m.,
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
Rivers Events Center, 46510
Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton.
DJ music, dancing, party
favors and a celebratory toast
at midnight. Free.
FRIDAY, JAN. 1
FIRST DAY HIKE, 11 a.m., Hat Rock
State Park boat launch,
82375 C St. (off Highway 730),
Hermiston. Park rangers
or volunteers will lead a
moderate two-mile hike along
the River Trail. Wear sturdy
shoes and dress for inclement
weather in layers; bring water
and binoculars for wildlife
viewing. Dogs are welcome
but must be on a six-foot
leash. Free, and day-use
parking fees are waived. (541-
786-2755).
SATURDAY, JAN. 2
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m.,
Stanfield Community Center,
225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $5
for full breakfast/$3 for light
meal. (541-449-1332).
FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST, 7:30-
10:30 a.m., Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St. Cost is $5
per person. (541-481-3257).
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. For children
in 5th grade and younger.
MONDAY, JAN. 4
SENSORY PLAY, 11 a.m., Children’s
Museum of Eastern Oregon,
400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567- 2882).
This is Sammy, a young male Dachshund and Af-
fenpinscher mix. He is current on all his vaccinations
and is eligible for a free veterinary examination. He
can be adopted for $150 at the Humane Society of
Eastern Oregon Pet Rescue. 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.
children ages 0-3. Free with
paid admission. (541-276-
1066).
TUESDAY, JAN. 5
TERRIFICALLY FREE TUESDAY, all day,
Children’s Museum of Eastern
Oregon, 400 S. Main St.,
Pendleton. (541-276-1066).
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 55 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).
HELP WITH MEDICARE, 3-5 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. Senior Health
Insurance Benefits Assistance
Office answer Medicare
questions. For individual
consultations, call 541-667-
3507.
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160
N.W. Second St. (541-806-
4553).
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston
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).
BMCC FACULTY AND STAFF ART
SHOW OPENING RECEPTION,
4:30-6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain
Community College Betty
Feves Memorial Art Gallery,
2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton. Annual show
features the artistic talent of
BMCC employees. Show runs
through Feb. 4. Free. (541-278-
5952).
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).
FRIDAY, JAN. 8
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567-2882).
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.
SATURDAY, JAN. 9
SAGE SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. Free admission
and activities for children and
parents.
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.
DANCING WITH YOUR HERMISTON
STARS, 6 p.m. box office
opens, 6:30 p.m. doors
open, Hermiston High School
fine arts auditorium, 600
S. First St. Six community
members will perform with
professional dancers to raise
money for local charities.
Judges and the public ($1 per
vote) will decide the winner.
The Utah Ballroom Dance
Troupe also will perform,
along with local youth
dancers. Tickets are $35 for
adults, $17.50 for ages 18 and
under, available online at
www.desertartscouncil.com,
the Hermiston Chamber and
Hermiston Parks & Rec office.
TUESDAY, JAN. 12
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 55 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).
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160
N.W. Second St. (541-806-4553).
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13
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.