COMING EVENTS
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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, MARCH 16
AARP TAX AID, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St. Walk-ins welcome, no
appointment necessary.
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.
PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT, 7 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214
N. Main St. All-ages show features
cello group with more than 900
songs they have arranged for
cello in their repertoire. Tickets
are $15, limited to 100 seats.
Reserve seats by calling 541-278-
9201.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEFS, 8:30-9:30
a.m., Lucky Jam Barn, 270 S. Main
St., Stanfield. Meet with local fire
and emergency personnel and
have your questions and concerns
addressed. (Scott Stanton 541-
567-8822).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors
or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).
ANNUAL BANQUET, 4:30 p.m.,
Pendleton Convention Center,
1601 Westgate. More than
$40,000 in merchandise will
be raffled of during the event.
Banquet tickets are $20 for
youths 12 and under, $35 for
adults, available at https://
events.rmef.org/shop.aspx; raffle
tickets, tickets packages and
memberships also available for
purchase online. Tickets will not
be sold at the door.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254).
a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th
St., Hermiston. Workshops at
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
(Jeanette Byers 541-667-7046).
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.
UMATILLA EASTER EGG HUNT, 10
a.m., McNary Dam West Park,
Umatilla. Children ages 2-10 are
encouraged to bring a basket and
participate in the fun. Six lucky
hunters finding special Easter
eggs will win an Easter basket
full of goodies. Free. (Karen 541-
922-4825).
BOARDMAN COMMUNITY EASTER
EGG HUNT, 10:30 a.m., Marina
Park, 1 Marine Drive. Fun for kids
of all ages. Free.
“INTRIGUE AT GLENDALOUGH,”
7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church parish hall, 560 N.W.
Jones St., Heppner. Kick of St.
Pat’s weekend in Heppner with
Father Condon’s latest play. Free
admission.
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160 N.W.
Second St. (541-289-7107).
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs
$3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
WEE BIT O’IRELAND CELEBRATION,
all day, Heppner. Sheep dog trials,
Great Green Parade, craft fair,
kids’ games and Fun Zone, book
sale, cruz-in, Ceili, Remembrance
walk/run, motocross races and
more. A children’s talent show
from 6-7:20 p.m. will be followed
by CrossStrung at 7:30 p.m. at
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
parish hall, 560 N.W. Jones St.,
with a dessert sale and silent
auction supporting the St. Pat’s
Altar Society. Old Time Fiddlers
also perform at 6:30 p.m. at
the Morrow County Fairgrounds
dance hall.
GREENFIELD GRANGE BREAKFAST,
7-10 a.m., 209 N.W. First St.,
Boardman. Cost is $5 for adults,
$2.50 for children under 10. (541-
720-7267).
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. Free.
STEVE MYREN RETIREMENT PARTY,
1-4 p.m., Port of Morrow
Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive,
Boardman. Come help celebrate
(roast!) Morrow County’s
undersherif as he retires after
30 years in law enforcement
and EMS. Snacks, finger foods
and soft drinks provided. Plaque
presentation at 2 p.m. Everyone
welcome, but RSVP requested.
(541-314-5231 or mross@
co.morrow.or.us).
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION
This is Lady, an adult female German Shepherd.
Shelter staff say she is friendly with people but does
not do well with other animals. She is current on all
her vaccinations and is eligible for a free veterinary
examination. She can be adopted for $175 at the Hu-
mane Society of Eastern Oregon Pet Rescue, and
there is $50 refund if she is spayed after adoption.
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.
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors
55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-
3257).
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-
567- 2882).
ST. PATRICK’S 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT, 5:30 p.m. players
arrive, 6 p.m. games begin,
Heppner High School gymnasium,
710 Morgan St. Cost to participate
is $10 per player; sign up at the
door. Teams can have 3 or 4
players. Everyone welcome.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
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pet(s). Share your photos with the Herald and we
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with its name, your name and a description of why
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Pets” in the subject line.
MONDAY, MARCH 21
“RUMPELSTILTSKIN” AUDITIONS,
10 a.m. to noon, Windy River
Elementary School gymnasium,
500 Tatone St., Boardman.
Missoula Children’s Theater
production. Parts available for
Morrow County youth grades
K-12. Two performances March 26.
Free. (541-481-9457).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W.
Highland Ave. Join jam session or
just listen. (541-567-3141).
BARTHOLOMEW BUILDING
DEDICATION CEREMONY, 2
p.m., 110 N. Court St., Heppner.
Tour Morrow County’s new
administrative building and listen
to Gary Kopperud talk about the
restoration of the courthouse
clock from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Everyone welcome.
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
Oct-May only
OUR PETS
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
AARP TAX AID, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St. Walk-ins welcome, no
appointment necessary.
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
(541-567-2882).
PET OF THE WEEK
WEE BIT O’IRELAND, 8 a.m.,
Heppner. Road bowling
competition, sheep dog trials,
food and craft vendors.
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).
WEE BIT O’IRELAND, 10 a.m.,
Heppner. Library book sale, art
and craft fair, food vendors,
3-on-3 basketball tournament
and more.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEFS, 8:30-9:30
a.m., TBA, Hermiston. Meet
with local fire and emergency
personnel and have your
questions and concerns
addressed. (Scott Stanton 541-
567-8822).
WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30
a.m., Pendleton Recreation
Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-
276-8100).
PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME,
10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater
Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave.
(Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247).
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.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W.
Highland Ave. Join jam session or
just listen. (541-567-3141).
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
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.
Oct-May only
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE,
7 p.m., First United Methodist
Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston.
FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT,
8:15 p.m., Butte Park, 1245 N.W.
Seventh St., Hermiston. For
children 10 and under. Bring a
basket and flashlight. Parents
should stay with their children,
but let them gather their own
eggs. Free.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
PETER RABBIT BREAKFAST, 7:30-
10:30 a.m., First United Methodist
Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. Cost is $5 (free for 5
and under), includes pancakes,
sausage, fruit and beverage;
face painting, Easter egg hunt,
crafts, balloons, a visit from Peter
Rabbit and more. (Jackie Dunlap
541-720-1344).
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10
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. Free.
SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY TIME, 3-6
p.m., Children’s Museum of
Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main
St., Pendleton. For children
who may need a quieter, less
crowded environment. Free for
members/$1 for non-members.
Registration required. (541-276-
1066).
“RUMPELSTILTSKIN,” 3 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m., Windy River
Elementary School gymnasium,
500 Tatone St., Boardman. The
Missoula Children’s Theater
brings the classic fairy tale to life
starring Morrow County youth.
Free admission. (cnrmichael@
gmail.com)
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.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W.
Highland Ave. Join jam session or
just listen. (541-567-3141).
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
FREE FIRST FRIDAY, all day,
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute,
47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (of
Highway 331 near Wildhorse
Resort & Casino), Pendleton. (541-
966-9748).
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.
Oct-May only
MINION BASH, 6 p.m., SAGE Center,
101 Olson Road, Boardman. Meet
a Minion in person and then stay
for a screening of the movie. Free
with admission.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
SAGE CENTER MOVIE NIGHT, 7:15
p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. Watch a family-
friendly movie an enjoy free
popcorn. Tickets are $5 for adults,
$3 for children and seniors 62+.
Water is available for $1.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m.,
CONTRIBUTED BY KAREN HUTCHINSON-TALASKI
Karen Hutchinson-Talaski of the Umatilla Chamber
of Commerce and a member of the Herald’s advisory
committee shared this photo of her cat Sadie on her
favorite perch in the yard. Karen says Sadie liked to
climb up on the arbor, but she doesn’t climb down.
She just waits for Karen’s husband Michael to help her
down.
CONTRIBUTED BY
DAVE WRIGHT
Dave Wright of
the Hermiston
Herald’s citizen
advisory
committee
shared this
favorite
photo of his
granddaughter
Josie and his
dog Jasper. Dave
said the photo is
a little outdated
because Josie
is taller now,
but it remains a
favorite picture.
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).
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL EVENT, 8-11 a.m.,
Lexington Road Department, 365
W. Highway 74. Safely dispose
of hazardous waste from under
your sink, in your basement
or garage. Bring old mercury
thermometers and receive a free
digital thermometer in exchange
(no thermometers with red or
blue liquid). (541-989-9500).
ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY, 9 a.m.,
Smitty’s Ace Hardware parking lot,
1845 N. First St., Hermiston. Free
trees include red maple, select river
birch, Eastern redbud, green ash,
bald cypress and little leaf linden.
Arrive early for best selection.
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. Free.
MINION BASH, 1 p.m., SAGE Center,
101 Olson Road, Boardman. Meet
a Minion in person and then stay
for a screening of the movie. Free
with admission.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
SUNRISE EASTER WORSHIP SERVICE,
6:30 a.m., cross on Hermiston
Butte. Everyone welcome. (Jackie
Dunlap 541-720-1344).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Brookdale
Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland
Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam
session or just listen. (541-567-
3141).
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
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. (541-289-7107).
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
AARP TAX AID, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St. Walk-ins welcome, no
appointment necessary.
You can even turn in a phone
with a cracked screen.
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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEFS, 8:30-9:30
a.m., Eastside Market, 582 E. Main
St., Hermiston. Meet with local
fire and emergency personnel
and have your questions and
concerns addressed. (Scott
Stanton 541-567-8822).
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).
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