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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A9 Congratulations AGAPE HOUSE on 30 years in Hermiston! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, September 25 • 2-5pm 500 Harper Road, Hermiston Come learn about Eastern Oregon Mission Eastern Oregon Mission is the nonprofit parent of Agape House and Martha’s House, whose mission is to feed, clothes and shelter those in need in the greater Hermiston area. Agape House opened on August 5, 1986 and served about 50 families a month, providing food and clothing for those in need. It outgrew its original home on 11 th Street and moved to its new facility in 2005. It now serves 700 families a month and is open Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Martha’s House is a shelter that opened in 2013 to help families break the cycle of homelessness. Families are given a place to stay as they develop skills to provide for themselves. HOW TO HELP: • Monetary donations are accepted at agapehousehermiston.org • Food and clothing are accepted at 500 Harper Road, Hermiston Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. • To volunteer at the Agape House, call 541-567-8774 UPCOMING EVENTS: Columbia River Best Dam Power Run October 15, 2016 FIRST YEAR, formerly the Columbia River Power Marathon, this 5K, 10K has become a fundraiser for Eastern Oregon Mission. Your only chance to run or walk across McNary Dam. A Very Poplar Run October 15, 2016 FINAL YEAR, 5K, 10K, 15K through the GreenWood Resources poplar farm west of Hermiston. The last chance to run through this man-made forest. Murder Mystery Dinner November 12, 2016 Help solve a partially scripted, partially improvised dramatic mystery while you enjoy a meal.