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COMING EVENTS A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM 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, JULY 6 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, Stanield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. THURSDAY, JULY 7 PENNY’S PUPPETS, 10 a.m., Heppner Public Library, 444 N. Main St. Musical magical journey includes comedy, laughter and audience participation. Parents also can enter to win a 529 college savings plan for their child. Free. 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). SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665). BORDER COLLIE INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE, 2 p.m., Pendleton City Hall lawn, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave. Performing team of rescue border collies will demonstrate football, basketball, baseball, soccer and world-class Frisbee tricks. Free and suitable for all ages. (541-966-0380). 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, JULY 8 HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heppner City Park. Food, craft and garden vendors. (541-676-8957). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). PENNY’S PUPPETS, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 N. Bonanza St. Musical magical journey includes comedy, laughter and audience participation. Parents also can enter to win a 529 college savings plan for their child. Free. BREWS BY THE BLUES FESTIVAL, 3-9 p.m., Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Grounds, behind Bordertown Feed & Supply, 84575 Highway 11. Tickets are $25 for one day or $40 for both, includes beer glass, six tasting tokens, live entertainment, food vendors and more. VIP tickets are $80 each or $560 for a table of eight, includes private parking, gourmet dining on Saturday at the VIP pavilion and patio seating. (www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2545628 or 541-938-5563). ATHENA CALEDONIAN GAMES CEILIDH DINNER, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Athena City Park. Includes presentation by author Lee Rain-Goode of Clan McBrayer, chieftains of the day and candle- lighting ceremony. Followed by free movie, “Babe,” at 8:15 p.m. Bring blankets. (www. athenacaledoniangames.org). PENNY’S PUPPETS, 6 p.m., Stanield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Musical magical journey includes comedy, laughter and audience participation. Parents also can enter to win a 529 college savings plan for their child. Free. VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. “THE DOG LOVER” OPENING AND CHRISTINA MOORE MEET AND GREET, showtimes 1:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. with Q&As with Moore following the 4:15 and 7 p.m. shows, Hermiston Cinema, 355 W. Theatre Lane. SATURDAY, JULY 9 HERMISTON FUNFEST, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Hermiston. Funfest breakfast (7:30 a.m.), other activities start at 9 a.m. include vendor booths, children’s games, lawn mower drag races, chainsaw wood carvers, live music, the K9 Kings Flying Dog Show and a car show (at McKenzie Park). (541-567-6151, www.hermistonchamber.com). HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art. PARKING LOT SALE, 8:30-11 a.m., Agape House, 500 Harper Road, Hermiston. Clothing is three for $1, furnitures prices as marked, knick-knacks you name the price. Donations welcome. (Dave 541- 567-8774). ATHENA CALEDONIAN GAMES, all day, Athena City Park and other venues, Athena. Vendors (8 a.m.-6 p.m.), parade (9 a.m.), piping competition (10-11:15 a.m. & 12:45-1:15 p.m.), car show (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Scottish athletic competitions (noon-6 p.m.), horseshoe tournament (2 p.m.) and Caledonian Tattoo (6:30 p.m.). Also, live entertainment throughout the day. (www. athenacaledoniangames.org). BREWS BY THE BLUES FESTIVAL, noon to 9 p.m., Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Grounds, behind Bordertown Feed & Supply, 84575 Highway 11. Tickets are $25 for one day or $40 for both, includes beer glass, six tasting tokens, live entertainment, food vendors and more. VIP tickets are $80 each or $560 for a table of eight, includes private parking, gourmet dining on Saturday at the VIP pavilion and patio seating. (www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2545628 or 541-938-5563). MARGARET THORPE 100TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE, 1-4 p.m., PET OF THE WEEK WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016 near Meacham. 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). This is Gypsy, a female American Staffordshire terrier and Basenji mix. She came to the shelter be- cause her prior owner was unable to keep her. She is current on all vaccinations and is eligible for a free veterinary examination. She can be adopted for $125 at the Humane Society of Eastern Oregon Pet Res- cue, and there is $50 refund if she is ixed within 60 days of 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. ARC Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. No gifts, please. Just stop by and say Happy Birthday. SUNDAY, JULY 10 ATHENA CALEDONIAN GAMES, 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon, Athena City Park and other venues, Athena. Vendors open (9 a.m.), community church service (9:30 a.m.), cofee hour (10:30 a.m.), live entertainment (10:30 a.m.) and doubles horseshoe tournament (2 p.m.). (www. athenacaledoniangames.org). HENRY KREBS 90TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE, 1-5 p.m., Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St. Everyone welcome. (541-422- 7108). MUSIC IN THE PARK, 5-7 p.m., Heppner City Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music of Slipshod. Food will be available for purchase. Free. MONDAY, JULY 11 PENNY’S PUPPETS, 2 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. Musical magical journey includes comedy, laughter and audience participation. Parents also can enter to win a 529 college savings plan for their child. Free. MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of Northeast 10th Street. Free family-oriented musical performance featuring Bram Brata Steel Drum Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami 541-571-0844 or Renee 541-922-1560). TUESDAY, JULY 12 LEARNING PICNIC, 10 a.m. to noon, Creative Care Preschool, 470 E. Main St., Ione. Children ages 0-6 and their parent or caregiver can explore, learn and build important literacy skills, and play with a purpose. Each child takes home a free book, and participants can enter for a chance to win a child’s library to take home. Snacks will be provided. Free, but registration is requested. (Alison Ogden 541- 422-7418). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanield 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). 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. WEDNESDAY, JULY 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, Stanield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. THURSDAY, JULY 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). SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665). Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, of Interstate 84, exit 234, near Meacham. MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CHURCH, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 200 Willow Fork Drive, Boardman. Enjoy “Last Ounce of Courage.” Refreshments, including popcorn, will be available for purchase. (541-481-9437). FRIDAY, JULY 15 MONDAY, JULY 18 HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heppner City Park. Food, craft and garden vendors. (541-676-8957). MUSIC IN THE PARK, 6 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 Marine Drive. Free family-oriented musical performance featuring a juggling workshop at 6 p.m. and Jugglemania at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami 541-571-0844 or Renee 541-922-1560). HERITAGE DAYS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, of Interstate 84, exit 234, near Meacham. Muzzleloaders, wood carvers, living history displays, scavenger hunt for kids, gold panning, cake walk, rales, food and more. Free. (541-983- 2277). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). BLUE MOUNTAIN FIDDLERS, 6 p.m., Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, of Interstate 84, exit 234, near Meacham. VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. SATURDAY, JULY 16 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). HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art. TUESDAY, JULY 19 PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanield 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). 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. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 HERITAGE DAYS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, of Interstate 84, exit 234, near Meacham. Muzzleloaders, wood carvers, living history displays, Blue Mountain Fiddlers, scavenger hunt for kids, gold panning, cake walk, rales, food and more. Free. (541-983-2277). UGLY DOG CONTEST, 10 a.m., Fiesta Foods parking lot, 1875 N. First St., Hermiston. First place receives free dog food for a year; second place receives a full veterinary checkup; third place receives a doggy bed. Dogs of all ages and breeds welcome. Treats and special dog food sale for all participants. (Leo Leal 541-567- 4600). PENDLETON WHISKY MUSIC FEST, 4-11 p.m., Pendleton Round-Up Stadium, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Live music with headliner Zac Brown Band and openers Drake White, Jackson Michelson and DJ Sovern-T. Interactive games and activities for all ages, food and beverage vendors and beer garden for those 21 and over. Tickets $45- $135, available online at www. pendletonroundup.com BLUE MOUNTAIN FIDDLERS, 6 p.m., 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, Stanield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. THURSDAY, JULY 21 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). SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665). 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). BLUE MOUNTAIN FIDDLERS, 6 p.m., Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, of Interstate 84, exit 234, Summer Git s for everyone on your list! Put a smile on the heart t with the power of flowers. s. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com July 8th-10th Family Event with Scottish Music, Dancing & Sport Fri. Aug 12 • Starts at 8pm Friday July 8 Saturday July 9 Also Featuring: Tormenta De Durango Domador De La Sierra 5:30-7:30pm Caledonian Dinner in the City Park Vendors, Parade Entertainment in the Park Dancing, Piping & Scottish Athletic Competitions Kids’ Games Story Tellers Caledonian Tattoo Kirkin O’ the Tartan Celtic Harp Horseshoe Tournaments 8:15pm Free Movie: Babe Athena Caledonian Games www.athenacaledoniangames.com
