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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.
Also, check our our online calendar
for even more events at www.
easternoregonevents.com.
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, 5-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Seventh-
day Adventist Church, 855 W.
Highland Ave. Experience life
in Bethlehem village, including
live actors and animals and
the sights, sounds and smells
of long ago. Complimentary
refreshments will be served. Free.
(541-567-9000).
TUESDAY, DEC. 6
TERRIFICALLY FREE TUESDAY,
all day, Children’s Museum of
Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St.,
Pendleton. (541-276-1066).
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30
ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center,
510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court
basketball. (541-276-8100).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254).
HERMISTON FARM FAIR AND
TRADE SHOW, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road,
Hermiston. Vendor booths,
classes and seminars, with core
classes available for pesticide
recertification credits. Free
except for core classes. (www.
hermistonchamber.com or 541-
567-6151).
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, free
for children under 10. Extra 50
cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on
Wheels available. Transportation
arranged by donation. (541-567-
3582).
HERMISTON SENIOR CENTER BINGO,
5 p.m. doors open, games begin
at 6:30 p.m., Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.
Everyone welcome. (541-567-
3582).
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, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs
$3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
BOARDMAN TREE LIGHTING
CEREMONY, 6 p.m., SAGE
Center, 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. Includes singing, live
entertainment, refreshments and
a visit from Santa. (541-481-3014).
This is Macey, a female Dachshund and Terrier mix. She is current on all vac-
cinations and is eligible for a free veterinary examination. She can be adopted for
$150 at the Humane Society of Eastern Oregon Pet Rescue. If you are interested in
welcoming a pet into your home, visit Pet Rescue at 1844 N.W. Geer Road, Herm-
iston, or call 541-564-6222.
THURSDAY, DEC. 1
HERMISTON FARM FAIR AND
TRADE SHOW, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road,
Hermiston. Vendor booths,
classes and seminars, with core
classes available for pesticide
recertification credits. Free
except for core classes. (www.
hermistonchamber.com or 541-
567-6151).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors
or $5 for others. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Hermiston Senior Center,
435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4, 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. For children from birth to
age 4. (541-481-2665).
HEPPNER PARADE OF LIGHTS,
5:30 p.m., downtown Heppner.
Line-up at 5 p.m. at Green Feed.
Merchant Open House features
downtown businesses before and
after the parade. (541-676-5536).
WINTER FESTIVAL TREE LIGHTING,
5:30 p.m., Main and Second
streets, downtown Hermiston.
Features light show, live
entertainment, downtown
shopping, food vendors and
holiday fun. (For information or
to be a vendor, call 541-667-5018).
UMATILLA COUNTY CHILDREN AND
FAMILY GRIEF RECOVERY CENTER
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 5:45
p.m. meet-and-greet, 6 p.m.
meeting, New Hope Community
Church, 1350 S. Highway 395,
Hermiston. All those interested in
volunteering are encouraged to
attend. (Matt Terjeson 503-720-
1620).
HERMISTON FARM FAIR BANQUET,
6 p.m., Hermiston Conference
Center, 415 S. Highway 395. No-
host social hour will be followed
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016
by dinner and music by John
Wambeke and Friends. Tickets
are $30 each, available at the
Hermiston Chamber office or
www.hermistonchamber.com.
(541-567-6151).
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, DEC. 2
HERMISTON FARM FAIR AND
TRADE SHOW, 8 a.m. to noon,
EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport Road,
Hermiston. Vendor booths,
classes and seminars, with core
classes available for pesticide
recertification credits. Free
except for core classes. (www.
hermistonchamber.com or 541-
567-6151).
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
(541-567-2882).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, 5-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Seventh-
day Adventist Church, 855 W.
Highland Ave. Experience life
in Bethlehem village, including
live actors and animals and
the sights, sounds and smells
of long ago. Complimentary
refreshments will be served. Free.
(541-567-9000).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
HERMISTON COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
CONCERT, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints chapel, 850 S.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. Kick off the holiday
season with musicians and
vocalists from the Eastern Oregon
area. Featuring the Hermiston
Community Choir, Dallin Puzey
and other local talent. Free.
(Courtney Tiemann 801-635-
8415).
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m.,
Stanfield Community Center,
225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $5 for
full breakfast/$3 for light meal.
(541-449-1332).
ARTIFACTORY, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St.
Patrick’s Parish Hall, 525 Gale
St., Heppner. Holiday bazaar to
benefit Heppner Day Care (For
vendor information, call 541-676-
5429).
BROOKDALE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 10
a.m. to 4 p.m., Brookdale Assisted
Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston. New vendors, hourly
door prize drawings, jewelry,
crafts, paintings, Scentsy, Mary
Kay, LipSense, Avon, knit/crochet
quilts, Lularoe, children`s books,
wreathes, Emblem Club bake
sale and more. Free admission.
(GeorgeAnn 541-656-8717).
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft
projects for children in 5th grade
and younger.
ECHO TOY RUN, noon, downtown
Echo. Motorcyclists are
encouraged to bring a new,
unwrapped toy and deliver to
Good Shepherd Medical Center.
Cars and trucks welcome. (Al Sells
541-571-1820).
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM, 5-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Seventh-
day Adventist Church, 855 W.
Highland Ave. Experience life
in Bethlehem village, including
live actors and animals and
the sights, sounds and smells
of long ago. Complimentary
refreshments will be served. Free.
(541-567-9000).
HERMISTON FESTIVAL OF TREES
GALA AND AUCTION, 6 p.m.,
Hermiston Conference Center,
415 S. Highway 395. Dinner and
tree viewing followed by live
and silent auctions. Tickets are
$35 per person if eating dinner,
reservations available for tables
of 8. (www.facebook.com/
hermistonfestivaloftrees)
SUNDAY, DEC. 4
HERMISTON FESTIVAL OF TREES
FAMILY DAY, noon, Hermiston
Conference Center, 415 S. Highway
395. Tree viewing and family games,
refreshments. Suggested donation of
$5 per family. (www.facebook.com/
hermistonfestivaloftrees)
HARDMAN COMMUNITY CENTER
OPEN HOUSE AND POTLUCK,
1-4 p.m., Hardman Community
Center, 51186 Highway 207,
Hardman. Tour the center
and help celebrate the newly
remodeled dining room. Main
dish provided by Ruggs Ranch
and Snow McElligot, coffee and
punch by the center. Bring a side,
salad or dessert to share. Large
groups must RSVP. (hcc@hughes.
net 541-676-9718)
HYMNSPIRATION, 5-6 p.m., Victory
Baptist Church, 193 E. Main
St., Hermiston. Old-fashioned
Christmas carols, food and
fellowship. (Chris Finley 541-571-
2515)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon
Public Library, 490 Main St.
Materials provided. Bring snacks
to share.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
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, Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs
$3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors
or $5 for others. (541-481-3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
noon, Hermiston Senior Center,
435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4, 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. For children from birth to
age 4. (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).
WILLIAMS AND REE, 7 p.m.,
Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510
Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton.
Politically incorrect and proud of
it, one of the longest-running and
successful comedy-music duos
will perform their signature act.
Tickets on sale Nov. 18: premium
“Stick A Fork In Me” seats $29,
includes barbecue gift, regular
seating $19, all seats at round
tables, reserved on purchase.
21 and older only, no-host bar
available. (www.wildhorseresort.
com)
FRIDAY, DEC. 9
STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
(541-567-2882).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 7:30-8:30
a.m., Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Includes breakfast,
Santa, crafts and activities, and
horse-drawn wagon rides. Free.
(541-481-3257)
DOWNTOWN HERMISTON CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grace
and Mercy Lutheran Church,
164 E. Main St., Hermiston. Craft
vendors and hourly door prize
drawings. Proceeds benefit Grace
and Mercy Lutheran Church.
(moon_stars49@yahoo.com)
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. Free craft
projects for children in 5th grade
and younger.
THE ARC CHRISTMAS PARTY, 2-4
p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy
refreshments, bingo, caroling,
crafts and a visit from Santa. To
participate in gift exchange, bring
a wrapped present, $5 limit.
(541-567-7615).
“AN EVENING WITH THE CLASSICS,”
7 p.m., Hermiston High School
performing arts auditorium,
600 S. First St. Hermiston’s own
Kelly Kuo and Ron Blessinger
will perform classical music.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for
students in advance, $5 more at
the door, available at Hermiston
Parks office, Hermiston
Chamber of Commerce or www.
desertartscouncil.com.
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
CELEBRATE HEPPNER CHRISTMAS, 6
p.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds,
74473 Highway 74, Heppner.
Catered meal, drawing for
rewards cards, photos with Santa.
Additional information TBA. (541-
676-5563).
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
“HANDEL’S MESSIAH,” 7 p.m.,
Echo Community Center, 20 S.
Bonanza. Combined symphony
and chorale concert featuring
Inland Northwest Musicians
ensembles. Free admission,
but reservations are highly
recommended. (541-289-4696,
inwm@machmedia.net).
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
PANCAKES WITH SANTA, 8:30-10:30
a.m., Hermiston Conference
Center, 415 S. Highway 395.
Breakfast, photos with Santa and
holiday story shared by library
staff. Tickets ($8, child; $10,
adults; $30 family of 4) must be
purchased in advance. (541-667-
5018).
“HANDEL’S MESSIAH,” 4 p.m.,
Echo Community Center, 20 S.
Bonanza. Combined symphony
and chorale concert featuring
Inland Northwest Musicians
ensembles. Free admission,
but reservations are highly
recommended. (541-289-4696,
inwm@machmedia.net).
December Events
When they say “Winter is Here!”
and you say “Look in a Mirror?”
541-567-4063
405 N. 1st St., Suite #107,
Hermiston
Ric Jones,
BC-HIS
Verna Taylor,
HAS
Forrest Cahill,
HAS
541-215-1888
246 SW Dorion, Pendleton
December 10, 2016 at the St. Mary’s Catholic
Church from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
There will be brunch, lunch and desserts.
Vendors will be selling a variety of handcrafted items.
All proceeds will go to support the
needy in our community.
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Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 3rd • 9am to 3pm
Raffl e: 48” TV • 24” TV with DVD Player
Computer Tablet • Gift s Baskets
Hand Made Craft s (36 Tables)
Bake Sale
Turkey Dinner (Served 10:30-2:00)
See you at the Bazaar!
at Jeff erson Park
720 Sprague, Walla Walla
509.527.3775