COMING EVENTS
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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
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