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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. PET OF THE WEEK BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 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). WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 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, 12 noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. BMCC POOL COMMUNITY MEETING, 5:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College McCrae Activity Center, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Learn about pool’s issues and provide feedback on funding, maintenance and upgrades. (Casey 541-278- 5839). THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615). This is Barry, a male basset hound border collie mix. Staff says he is very friendly and does well with children and other dogs. He can be adopted for $150, which includes a free exam by appointment at a local veterinarian¶s of¿ce and a $50 refund when neutered 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. 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, AUG. 12 HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heppner City Park. Food, craft and garden vendors. (541- 676-8957). THURSDAY, AUG. 4 BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 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. (541- 481-2665). ARTIST’S RECEPTION, 5:30-7 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Peter Rock shares his newest installation, “Spells,” a collaborative project involving his writing and the work of photographers he admires. (541- 278-9201). 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). MOOSE LODGE SUPREME GOVERNOR VISITATION, 5 p.m., Stanfield Moose Lodge, 615 E. Coe Ave. Moose members and their families invited to meet Supreme Governor Franz R. “Fritz” Griswold. VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE, 7-10 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church parish hall, 525 N. Gale St., Heppner. All ages. (541- 676-9462). MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Family-friendly movie. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks. SATURDAY, AUG. 6 HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art. SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Fiber enthusiasts bring spinning wheels, portable looms and other tools and share fellowship and expertise. (541-278-9201). SUNDAY, AUG. 7 FRIDAY, AUG. 5 FREE FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331 near Wildhorse Resort & Casino), Pendleton. (541-966-9748). 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). PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block South Main Street, Pendleton. EBT, debit and credit cards welcome. (pendletonfarmersmarket.net). BASIC RIGHTS OREGON GARDEN PARTY, 5-7 p.m., Pendleton House B&B, 311 N. Main St., Pendleton. Amy Herzfeld, co-executive director of Basic Rights Oregon, speaks about organization’s 20th anniversary and LGBTQ equality. Refreshments served. Free, but registration required. (http://equalityfederation. salsalabs.com/o/35028/p/salsa/ event/common/public/?event_ KEY=3726) 541-571-0844 or Renee 541-922- 1560). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). TUESDAY, AUG. 9 VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254). ROCK & ROLL CAMP CONCERT, 7 p.m., 400 block South Main Street, Pendleton. Rock & Roll Camp participants perform. (541-278- 9201). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 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). SATURDAY, AUG. 13 FIRST FOODS FESTIVAL AND RACE, 6:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July Grounds, Mission. HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art. INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 Main St. All materials provided. Bring snacks to share. SUNDAY, AUG. 14 MUSIC IN THE PARK, 5-7 p.m., Heppner City Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the band Jezbel’s Mother. Food available for purchase. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541- 567- 2882). MONDAY, AUG. 15 MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Boardman Marina Park. Free family-oriented musical performance featuring Jamie Nasario. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami 541- 571-0844 or Renee 541-922-1560). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. THURSDAY, AUG. 11 TUESDAY, AUG. 16 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016 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. Bring snacks to share. MEDICARE 101, 6-8 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Class covers the basics of Medicare, including when and how to enroll, associated costs and where to get help in your community. Free, but pre-registration is advised to ensure enough seats and handouts. (shiba.oregon@oregon. gov or 800-722-5134). WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 LAST DAY TO ENTER PREGNANCY CARE SERVICES GOLF FORE LIFE TOURNAMENT, to be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Echo Hills Golf Course. Entry fees are $60 per person and $240 for a four-person team, includes greens fees, cart and dinner. Barbecue only (5 p.m.) for non-golfers is $15. Entry forms available at Pregnancy Care Services, 1055 S. Highway 395, Suite 111, Hermiston, or www. pregnancycareservices.com. Pre-registration required. (541- 567-2393) 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, 12 noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. HEALTHCARE 101, 6-8 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center room CC2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Learn the basics of health insurance and the many options that exist for Oregonians, including health insurance myths, the Affordable Care Act and the rules of health insurance. A Q&A period will follow the presentation. Free, but pre-registration is recommended. (info.marketplace@oregon.gov or 855-268-3767). WEDNESDAY IN THE PARK CONCERT, 6-8 p.m., Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Enjoy live music with Imperial Twang, local food vendors and a beer/wine garden for those 21 and older. (541-276-8100). THURSDAY, AUG. 18 MEDICARE 101, 10 a.m. to noon, Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Class covers the basics of Medicare, including when and how to enroll, associated costs and where to get help in your community. Free, but pre- registration is advised to ensure enough seats and handouts. (shiba.oregon@oregon.gov or 800-722-5134). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 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). MEDICARE 101, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 911 Seventh St. Class covers the basics of Medicare, including when and how to enroll, associated costs and where to get help in your community. Free, but pre-registration is advised to ensure enough seats and handouts. (shiba. oregon@oregon.gov or 800- 722-5134). 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). FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SERIES, 7 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Features a reading by a published author and participants can sign up for 3-5 minute open mic. (541-278- 9201). FRIDAY, AUG. 19 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). 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. SATURDAY, AUG. 20 MUD BOG RACES, 7 a.m. gates open, races begin at 10 a.m., The Bike Pit, 800 RA Koch Road, Pilot Rock. Gate fees $10 or $5 for children 12 and under, race fees $30. (Steve Draper 541-379-2568 or Wayne Bedard 541-377-0239). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254). MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park. Free family-oriented musical performance featuring Dakota Brown Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami PARENTS’ MEDICAL WORKSHOP, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center conference room 1-2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Learn what to do when your child is sick, when to call a doctor or take them to the emergency room and what can be done at home. Free admission and child care. Includes a free book, lunch and chance to win prizes. (Laura Celis 541-564-6878). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). ECHO OPEN AIR MARKET, 4-7 p.m., corner of Main and Dupont streets, Echo. Produce, crafts and more. Vendor space is $12 per market. (echoopenairmarket@ gmail.com) Her photography busi- ness, Backyard Blossoms and More, grew out of keeping a record of the Àowers she grew. In addition to close-up pictures of Àowers she loves to photograph old vehicles and farm equipment resting in ¿elds. The library is located at 235 E. Gladys Ave., Herm- iston. For more information, call 541-567-2882. a music video in Hawaii for their single, “How Far We Can Go.” People are invited to bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the music. The concert series alternates each Monday be- tween Boardman and Irrigon marina parks. It runs through Aug. 22. For more information, call Tami Sherer at 541-571- 0844 or Renee Couchman at 922-1560. For more about the band, visit www.dakota- brownband.com. horse Resort & Casino. Best known for his stand-up show, Rodney Car- rington’s special blend of country music paired with laugh-out-loud lyrics have amused audiences for nearly two decades. The entertainer will per- form a pair of shows Satur- day, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the casino’s Rivers Events Center, located off In- terstate 84 off Exit 216, Mis- sion. Those attending must be 21-or-older. Tickets are $29 for general seating or $49 for premium seats. They are available at the casino gift shop or www. wildhorseresort.com. For more information, contact Tiah DeGrofft, Wild- horse community relations, at 541-966-1628 or tiah.de- grofft@wildhorseresort.com. MONDAY, AUG. 8 BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art. IN BRIEF Book club meets Aug. 10 “Circling the Sun” by Pau- la McLain will be discussed during the upcoming Hermis- ton Public Library book club meeting. Bookminders meets the second Wednesday of the month. The upcoming meet- ing is Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at The Pheasant Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston. Transporting readers to colonial Kenya in the 1920s, “Circling the Sun” is a pow- erful tale revealing the ex- traordinary adventures of a woman before her time, the exhilaration of freedom and its cost, and the tenacity of the human spirit. Everyone is welcome to attend the book club. For more information, call 541- 567-2882. Exhibit features regional photographer Pam Pence, a regional photographer who showed some of her work in the East- ern Oregon Arts Festival, has a display at the Hermiston Public Library. Dakota Brown Band to play in Irrigon Alternative soul, pop and rock is featured in the up- coming Music in the Parks concert. The Dakota Brown Band, featuring Dakota Brown, Luke Basile, Frazer Wam- beke, Tim Coronado and Chris Newbury, will take the stage Monday at 7 p.m. at Ir- rigon Marina Park. The event is free. Concessions are avail- able for purchase from Judy’s Chuck Wagon. In June of 2011, the Dako- ta Brown Band recorded and released an EP titled “Find Your Way.” A full length stu- dio release is in the works with three-time Grammy nominated producer, Brook Floyd. Also, the band ¿lmed Flowers • Candles • Jewelry • Plants • Balloons & More! Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com Rodney Carrington to perform at Wildhorse A multi-talented co- median, musician, actor and author will bring his hard-hitting act to Wild- “Country Scenes & Children’s Dreams” August 17-21, 2016 FAIR: www.morrowcountyoregon.com/fair Wednesday, Aug. 17 th Dr. Solar Magic Show Kid Fun Zone The Junebugs RODEO: www.morrowcountyoregon.com/fair/rodeo Thursday, Aug. 18 th Friday, Aug. 19 th Dr. Solar Magic Show Dr. Solar Magic Show Kid Fun Zone Old Time Fiddlers Ice Cream Social Talent Show FFA Floral Design Murray's Wine Tasting Featuring: Joe Lindsay Nate Bosford 4-H Food Contest 4-H/FFA Small Animal Showmanship Watermelon Contest Pet Show for the Public 4-H Fashion Show RDO Tractor Pull OTPR NPRA SLACK THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! Kid Fun Zone OMSI 4-H/FFA Showmanship Master Showmanship OTPR/NPRA Rodeo After Rodeo Band: Jessie Leigh Saturday, Aug. 20 th Dr. Solar Magic Show Kid Fun Zone Parade FFA Awards Buyers Luncheon Livestock Auction OTPR/NPRA Rodeo After Rodeo Band: Jessie Leigh Sunday, Aug. 21 st All Exhibits Released Morrow County Rodeo www.facebook.com/oregontrailprorodeo www.facebook.com/morrowcountyfairheppneroregon
