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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 Our Community E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com Tickets on sale for Me and My Prince Ball HERMISTON HERALD It’s time to kick up your heels and pre- pare to make memories as tickets are now on sale for the Me and My 3rince Ball. In its 12th year, the formal/semi-for- mal event is coordinated by Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Service Unit 22. It provides an opportuni- ty for girls of all ages and their fathers (or father ¿ gures to build special memories. The event, which usually sells out, is Sat- urday, May 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hermis- ton Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets are $15 per person. The price includes a portrait for each girl and re- freshments. Tickets purchased by Satur- day, May 14, will also include a corsage or boutonnière that will be distributed at the event. In addition, there will be door prizes and a photo booth to create addi- tional photo mementos. Tickets can be purchased with cash or checks at 60 Minute 3hoto, 1000 N. First St., Hermiston, or the Hermiston Cham- ber of Commerce at the conference center. Ticket prices for the event remain the same as when the event ¿ rst started. Or- ganizers appreciate the generous support of the community in helping keep costs down to make it affordable to attend. 3eople can still make donations, which are tax-deductible. Checks should be made out to “Girl Scouts” and mailed to: Michelle Kane, Me and My 3rince Ball, 520 W. Hemlock Ave., Hermiston OR 97838. For more information, contact Kane at 541-564-5985 or kaneclan@eotnet.net. STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Director Jenny Walker adjusts 13-year-old Jubilee Barron’s hair while Emma Rodgers, 14, looks on. The Hermiston Parks & Recreation youth drama program will present “Dorothy in Wonderland” April 21-22 at Armand Larive Middle School. Oz and Wonderland collide in stage production By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor The worlds of Oz and Wonderland get whisked into a whirlwind in a stage pro- duction presented by Hermis- ton 3arks & Recreation. Director Jenny Walker has been working with youths in third through 12th grade since Feb. 17. The group of 27 children and youths have been honing their acting skills for a pair of performances of “Dorothy in Wonderland.” The play will be staged Thursday, April 21, and Fri- day, April 22, at Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. During a recent rehears- al, Emma Rodgers, 14, and Jubilee Barron, 13, tried on their out¿ ts for their parts as Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Walker made costume adjust- ments as the girls primped their hair and watched the rest IN BRIEF Masquerade event benefi ts Stanfi eld students Dinner and DJ music are featured in the fam- ily-friendly Mardi Gras Masquerade. The attire is semi-formal; masks are optional during the fundraising event spon- sored Ey the 6tan¿ eld 3arent Teacher Club. The masquer- ade is Saturday, April 30 from - p.m. at Stan¿ eld Elementary School, 1120 N. Main St. The cost is $20 for adults, $15 for teens and $10 for children. Tickets are available at Stan¿ eld Elementary School, Main Street Market in Stan¿ eld or the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. Dinner is provided by Delish Bistro and the event is emceed by Sight & Sound Services. A free photo booth will be avail- able for people to use and there will be door prizes. 3roceeds from the event will support Stan¿ eld stu- dents. For more informa- tion, call 541-449-3305. Bowling tournament benefi ts The Arc The public is invited to help support The Arc of Umatilla County and have fun during an upcoming bowling tournament. The event is Saturday at 6 p.m. at Desert Lanes Family Fun Center, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. The cost is $125 for a 5-per- son team. The fee includes three games of bowling, shoe rental and door priz- es. In addition, people are invited to sponsor a person with special needs to partic- ipate with a $25 donation. To register or for more information, call Kristi Smalley at 541-567-1546. The Arc advocates for the rights of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information about programs, services and ac- tivities, call 541-567-7615 or visit www.facebook. com/arcofumatillacounty. WW.Friends invites all widows, widowers Area widows and wid- owers are invited to a group that meets month for fel- lowship, friendship and to of the cast practice their lines. The production features Dorothy Gale as she makes her way down the Yellow Brick Road. Along the way, a whirlwind appears over the Emerald City, whisking the characters, including Dor- othy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion, to Wonderland. While Dorothy’s friends try to help her ¿ nd her way home, they run into many interesting characters, including Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare the Cheshire Cat and more. Regular ticket prices are $3 at the door, or $2 for those ordered in advance. To pur- chase tickets, call 541-667- 5018 or stop by the recreation of¿ ce, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. For more infor- mation about programs, visit www.hermistonrecreation. com. ENGAGEMENT share positive experiences. The upcoming WW. Friends gathering features a tostada dinner. The event is Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at 511 N.W. Eighth St., 3endleton. 3eople are invited to bring a side dish to share with others. For more information, call 541-276-2790 or 541- 276-4708. Christian school sets open house Hermiston Christian School invites the commu- nity to visit its classrooms and tour the new event center during its upcom- ing open house. Student science and art projects will be on display. In addition, staff and alumni who are currently attending col- lege or are recent grad- uates will be on hand to answer questions. The event is Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at 1825 W. Highland Ave., Herm- iston. Coffee and water will be available. For more informa- tion, call 541-567-3480 or visit www.hcc4u.org. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ɿ NUMBER 15 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Jennifer Colton | Reporter • jcolton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4534 Shannon Paxton | Of¿ ce coordinator • spa[ton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 Audra Workman | Multi-Media consultant • aworkman@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4538 To contact the Hermiston Herald for news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • e-mail info@hermistonherald.com • stop b\ our of¿ ces at 333 E. Main St. • visit us online at: hermistonherald.com ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier and mail Wednesdays Inside Umatilla/Morrow counties .......... $42.65 Outside Umatilla/Morrow counties ....... $53.90 Baty-Bradley Erica Baty and Todd Bradley of Benson, N.C., are announcing their upcoming wedding. Erica is the daughter of Ervin and 3aula Baty of West 3lain, Mo. She is a graduate of 3ulaski High School in Jacksonville, Ark., and East Carolina University. She is the operations manager for Northwest Mu- tual in Benson. Todd is the son of Gary and Cindy Bradley of Hermiston. He is a graduate of Hermiston High School and Western Bap- tist College (Corban. He is the head soft- ball coach at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C. The couple will be married Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. in Dunn, N.C. Periodical postage paid at Hermiston, OR. Postmaster, send address changes to Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838. 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