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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 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.
MAIN STREET COWBOYS SPRING
CARNIVAL, 5 p.m. to close,
Chamber of Commerce/railroad
parking lots, Main Street and
Frazer Avenue, Pendleton. Tickets
are $2.75 per ride, $32 for a book
of 10, $25 for all-day ride pass.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
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).
CANOLA BLACKLEG DISEASE FIELD
WORKSHOP, 1 p.m., Columbia
Basin Ag Research Center, 48037
Tubbs Ranch Road, Pendleton.
Learn how to spot blackleg
disease in canola. Take first
driveway and gather in the
parking lot on the south side of
state buildings; watch for signs.
Free. (Mary Corp 541-278-5403).
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W.
Orchard Ave. Free fall prevention
program for older adults. No
experience needed. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes
with flexible soles. (Helena Wolfe
541-561-5443).
MAIN STREET COWBOYS SPRING
CARNIVAL, 4 p.m. to close,
Chamber of Commerce/railroad
parking lots, Main Street and
Frazer Avenue, Pendleton. Tickets
are $2.75 per ride, $32 for a book
of 10, $25 for all-day ride pass.
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts
at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
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 15
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
COMMUNITY CHESS EVENT, 4-6 p.m.,
Hermiston High School library,
600 S. First St. Members of the
Hermiston chess team will be on
hand to teach the fundamentals
of chess or take on community
opponents. Pizza and beverages
will be served. Everyone
welcome. Free. (Delia Wallis 541-
667-6144).
MAIN STREET COWBOYS SPRING
CARNIVAL, 4 p.m. to close,
Chamber of Commerce/railroad
parking lots, Main Street and
Frazer Avenue, Pendleton. Tickets
are $2.75 per ride, $32 for a book
of 10, $25 for all-day ride pass.
NIGHT AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM,
5-8:30 p.m., Children’s Museum
of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Includes dinner,
games, crafts and a movie. Costs
$20 members/$25 non-members,
$10 for each additional child.
Preregistration required. (541-
276-1066).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
This is Smiley, a male Yorkshire Terrier and poo-
dle mix. He is current on all vaccinations and is el-
igible for a free veterinary examination. He can be
adopted for $175 at the Humane Society of Eastern
Oregon Pet Rescuee. If you are interested in welcom-
ing a pet into your home, visit Pet Rescue at 1844
N.W. Geer Road, Hermiston, or call 541-564-6222.
to 2 p.m., Java Junkies, 1510 Sixth
St., Umatilla. Stop by and register
to vote, or change your party
affiliation in order to participate
in the Democratic or Republican
primaries. (Alex Hobbs 541-571-
7503).
MOVIE NIGHT @ THE CHURCH, 6
p.m., First Baptist Church, 200
Willow Fork Drive, Boardman.
Enjoy a showing of “The Climb.”
Refreshments, including popcorn,
will be available for purchase.
(541-481-9437).
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
“A WALK IN HER SHOES” DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE WALK, 9 a.m. to noon,
Riverfront Park, 302 S.W. 23rd St.,
Hermiston. Registration is $15 per
person, which includes a T-shirt.
Raffle tickets will be available
for purchase during the walk.
Refreshments. (541-276-3322 or
www.domesticviolenceservices-
or.org)
HERMISTON FIRE DISTRICT OPEN
HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Hermiston Fire Station No. 1, 320
S. First St., Hermiston. Stop by,
meet the first responders and
have your questions answered.
Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY SEMINAR: LIGHTEN
UP, 11 a.m. to noon, Hermiston
Butte Park. Information and
demonstrations on relaxing and
gentle ways to release all types of
inflammation. Ages 15 and older
only; refrain from smoking or
drinking and leave pets at home.
(772-233-3112).
VOTER REGISTRATION EVENT, 11 a.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
MAIN STREET COWBOYS SPRING
CARNIVAL, noon to close,
Chamber of Commerce/railroad
parking lots, Main Street and
Frazer Avenue, Pendleton. Tickets
are $2.75 per ride, $32 for a book
of 10, $25 for all-day ride pass.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
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).
• Experience BMCC •
lunch and door prizes follow
at the church. Pre-register and
www.walkms.org , by phone at
503-445-8342, or on the day of
the event. Virtual walkers also
welcome; donations of any size
appreciated. All proceeds benefit
Multiple Sclerosis. (Barb Orwick
541-256-0455 or Taylor Disque
541-256-0295).
Stanfield Fire District personnel
and chat about emergency
services and the upcoming
merger. (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).
PET OF THE WEEK
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W.
Orchard Ave. Free fall prevention
program for older adults. No
experience needed. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes
with flexible soles. (Helena Wolfe
541-561-5443).
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon
Public Library, 490 Main St. All
materials provided by the library.
Bring snacks to share. Free.
EASTERN OREGON FORUM, 7 p.m.,
Blue Mountain Community
College Science & Technology
Building room 200, 2411 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. John
Turner and Jack Sanders will
present “War On All Fronts.”
Cost is $6 at the door (free for
members).
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160 N.W.
Second St. (541-289-7107).
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-
567- 2882).
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).
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W.
Orchard Ave. Free fall prevention
program for older adults. No
experience needed. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes
with flexible soles. (Helena Wolfe
541-561-5443).
HERMISTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE, 6-8 p.m., 1825 W.
Highland Ave., Hermiston. Visit
the K-12 classrooms and tour the
new Event Center, view students’
science and art projects and have
questions answered by alumni.
Free. (Sheila Hardin 541-567-
3480).
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts
at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
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, APRIL 26
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).
FRIDAY, APRIL 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).
THE ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30-6:30
p.m., The Arc Umatilla County,
215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Games, crafts and refreshments.
DRIVER’S SAFETY COURSE, 8:45
a.m. to 4 p.m., Ione Community
Church, 470 E. Main St. Learn
defensive driving skills and get
a refresher on the rules of the
road. Designed for drivers 50 and
older, but all ages are welcome.
Cost is $15 for AARP members
(must show card), $20 for non-
members. Lunch is on your own.
Pre-registration required; call
541-481-2099 or 541-989-8141, or
email amorter@bluecc.edu.
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.
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs
$3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEFS, 8:30-9:30
a.m., Eastside Market, 582 E. Main
St., Hermiston. Meet Hermiston
Fires and Emergency Services and
VOTER REGISTRATION EVENT, 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Java Junkies, 1510 Sixth
St., Umatilla. Stop by and register
to vote, or change your party
affiliation in order to participate
in the Democratic or Republican
primaries. (Alex Hobbs 541-571-
7503).
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).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10
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).
EASTERN OREGON MS WALK, 9
a.m. registration/check-in, All
Saints Episcopal Church, 460 N.
Gale St., Heppner; walk begins
at 10 a.m. at the church. 5K walk
and 10K walk or run. Coffee
and pastries will be provided
prior to the walk, and a hosted
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon
Public Library, 490 Main St. All
materials provided by the library.
Bring snacks to share. Free.
AUTHOR RECEPTION/BOOK SIGNING,
7-9 p.m., Irrigon Visitors Center,
490 Highway 730. Stuart Dick will
give a reading and sign copies of
his book “Old Oregon Under the
Shadow of the Almighty.” Free.
HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 7 p.m.,
Hermiston Eagles Lodge, 160 N.W.
Second St. (541-289-7107).
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-
567- 2882).
PENDLETON EVENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 19th
ST-200
10:00 am: Dr. Fred Brown, An Animal
History of Seatt le
(All presentations will be in the Bob Clapp Th eatre Unless
Otherwise Noted)
10:00 am: Chris Jennings, Eastern Oregon Film
Festival Director
11:00 am: Manny Taiblum, author of WITH G-D
AT MY SIDE. Stories of surviving the Warsaw Ghett o
during World War II
11:30 am: ASG Barbeque
12:00 pm: BMCC Staff showcase
7:00 pm: EO Forum in ST200 with John Turner, America and the World Since WWII
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th
(All presentations will be in the Bob Clapp Th eatre Unless Otherwise Noted)
9:00 am: Selena Hutchins, Bosnia refugee talks about her experiences. She is also a gaming
producer at Big Fish in Seatt le, WA.
10:00 am: Dr. Sascha McKeon, Zika Virus
11:00 am: Wendy Willis, A World Without Secrets: Privacy and Expectations in the United States
12:00 pm: Lisa Naas Cook, Too Busy to Rest: Boundaries and Balance in a Nonstop World
1:00 pm: Anna King, NPR journalist on Malheur-Th e Standoff
4:30 pm: Salmon Dinner & Children’s POW WOW ~ FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC
THURSDAY, APRIL 21st
7:00 pm: College Community Th eatre, “No One Knows Nothing”, a reader’s theatre presen-
tation of an original screenplay by Joshua King. Free production, with post show Q & A with
screenwriter and cast.
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HERMISTON EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th
10:00 am: Dr. Fred Brown, Animals & Urban Landscapes
11:00 am: Karen Nicksich, children’s author of “Th e Time of My Life” on grieving for the
loss of a pet. Also presenting-Maddie the Th erapy Dog.
12:00 pm: Food & Entertainment
1:00 pm: Wendy Willis, A World Without Secrets: Privacy and Expectations in the
United States
2:00 pm: Smoke & Mirrors Literary Group/Creative Writing Class, “Banned Book
Reading”
THURSDAY, APRIL 21st
9:00 am: Devin McKeon, Code: Th e Secret Language of Machines
10:00 am: Lisa Naas Cook, Too Busy to Rest: Boundaries and Balance in a Nonstop World
10:00 am: Russ Burtner, presents on Visual Analytics
11:00am: Dr. Sascha McKeon, Zika Virus
12:00pm: Lunch & “Music in the Round” with Dr. Margaret Mayer & BMCC Music Students
1:00 pm: Selena Hutchins, Bosnia refugee & Big Fish Video Gaming producer in Seatt le, WA
2:00pm: Patrick Weatherly, Poetry & Music Collaboration
Questions?
Contact HGastin@bluecc.edu or go to
www.facebook.com/BMCCArtsCultureFestival
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