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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 COMMUNITY THEATER TO STAGE ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’ By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Director Jenny Walker is excited to bring “The Jungle Book” to Hermis- ton’s Children’s Community Theater. “It’s always been one of my favor- ite stories,” the Hermiston woman said. “And, with the movie that just came out, I believe a lot of the younger kids will be more excited about performing.” Presented through Hermiston Parks & Recreation, the acting class provides an opportunity for youths from 8-18 to learn about stage presence, voice con- trol and acting techniques. In addition, participants will gain conidence and new friends. The group will rehearse for two months and then stage a pair of performances. The rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 5:15-7:15 p.m. at the Herm- iston Conference Center, 415 S. High- way 395. The cost is $50 for Hermiston residents and $63 for non-residents. The rehearsals run Tuesday and Wednesdays through mid-November. The performances are Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. “We are looking for inexperienced and experienced actors in our area, said Gina Wicks of Hermiston Parks & Recreation. “We have many roles to ill in this play, so the more actors the better.” FILE PHOTO Director Jenny Walker adjusts the costume of Emma Rodgers during a past Children’s Community Theater production. The Hermiston Parks & Recreation youth drama program is now taking registrations for “The Jungle Book.” Walker got involved with the com- munity theater program when she was signing up her now 10-year-old daugh- ter, Elizabeth, for “Beauty & the Beast” in January 2015. Expressing an inter- est in helping, Walker was snatched up by then-director Vickie Foster. Wildhorse Foundation announces new second quarter grants “I have a performing background ... so I offered to help with the singers,” Walker recalled. “The director said, ‘Here, you’re now the musical direc- tor.’” Since Foster’s retirement from the community theater program, Walker has stepped into the role of director. She said it’s important to provide an opportunity for kids to get involved in the performing arts, especially when those programs sometimes take a hit due to school funding concerns. “Giving kids a creative outlet even as young as third grade is extremely helpful,” Walker said. In addition, Walker said the com- munity rallies behind area kids and presents opportunities for them. Finan- cial support is provided by Desert Arts Council, which assists in paying for scripts and licensing fees. Walker said everyone helps with coming up with their own costumes. Also, those who express interested in other aspects of theater — including props, sound effects and other back- stage production — are provided di- rection and a chance to participate in those activities. The registration fee is due by Fri- day. For more information, visit www. hermistonrecreation.com. To register, call 541-667-5018 or stop by the rec- reation ofice, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. HERMISTON HERALD The Wildhorse Foun- dation recently announced its second quarter grants that included $214,240, which was distributed to 31 recipients. Local en- tities receiving grants in- clude: BOARDMAN: Colum- bia Youth Soccer Club, $2,360 for its community soccer program; IONE: Creative Care Preschool, $762 for updates to dramat- ic play and reading library; and UMATILLA: Uma- tilla Masonic Lodge #40, $2,000 for Bikes for Books. The foundation man- ages a community beneit fund established by the In Memory of Jennifer Lynn Moore Flowers • Candles Jewelry • Plants Balloons & More! 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