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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
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016
COMING EVENTS
Hermiston Union High School class of 1942
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
CHRISTMAS BAKE AND CRAFT SALE,
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Good Shepherd
Medical Center pharmacy lobby,
610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
Proceeds support medical
field scholarships and medical
equipment on the hospital wish
list.
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors,
$6 for others. (541-449-1332)
HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN
HOUSE, 3-6 p.m., Boardman
Public Library, 200 S. Main St.,
Boardman. Apply or renew for
the Oregon Health Plan or get
assistance shopping the federal
insurance marketplace. Free;
Spanish translation available.
(Sarah Nunez 541-481-7212 ext.
210)
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.
CANDY LAND HOLIDAY PARTY, 4:30-
6 p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Craft projects, cookie decorating
(and eating), games, activity
booths and a STEAM project.
For kids in the fifth grade and
younger. Free. (541-567-2882).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m.,
games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY PATTI KAYSER
There were 47 seniors who graduated in 1942 from the Hermiston Union High School. The five remaining class members met for their 74th class reunion
Oct. 22 at Owen Anson’s home in Hermiston. They are: (back) Owen Anson, Archie Isensee; (front) Patty Emert Pettyjohn, Thelma Holmquist Lindner
and William Jones, the class valedictorian.
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)
SAGE SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. Make a winter-
themed craft from materials
supplied by the center. Free.
(541-481-7243).
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).
TUESDAY, DEC. 13
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OPEN HOUSE,
5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Anyone
interested in the Hermiston
Photography Club is encouraged
to attend. Light refreshments.
“HANDEL’S MESSIAH,” 7 p.m.,
Echo Community Center, 20 S.
Bonanza. Combined symphony
and chorale concert featuring
Inland Northwest Musicians
ensembles. Free admission,
PET OF THE WEEK
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.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21
TEEN ORNAMENT HUNT, 11 a.m. to
4 p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. Drop by and find
all 10 ornaments and win a prize.
Teens only. Free. (541-567-2882).
SUNDAY, DEC. 18
“SHEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE” KIDS’
CHRISTMAS DRAMA, 10:30 a.m.,
This is Rosco, a male Chihuahua mix. He is cur-
rent on all vaccinations and is eligible for a free vet-
erinary examination. He 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,
Hermiston, or call 541-564-6222.
Aire Dulcimers will provide live
music on Saturday. All ages.
(Becky Hunt 541-314-5797).
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 2-15; $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).
LIVING NATIVITY, 6-8 p.m., First
United Methodist Church, 191
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Experience the Nativity, featuring
live animals and characters.
Warm drinks and cookies will be
served following the tour. Desert
Aire Dulcimers will provide live
music on Saturday. All ages.
(Becky Hunt 541-314-5797).
“THE CANARY EFFECT,” 1-2:30 p.m.,
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute,
47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton.
Documentary follows the abuses
perpetrated on the indigenous
peoples of North America and
details the genocidal practices
of the US government and its
continuing affects on present day
Indian country. Free admission.
(www.tamastslikt.org)
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
but reservations are highly
recommended. (541-289-4696,
inwm@machmedia.net).
Hermiston Church of the Nazarene,
1520 W. Orchard Ave. Everyone
welcome. (Gabrielle Fritz 541-567-
3677).
LIVING NATIVITY, 4-6 p.m., First
United Methodist Church, 191
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Experience the Nativity, featuring
live animals and characters.
Warm drinks and cookies will be
served following the tour. Desert
SATURDAY, DEC. 24
BMCC CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER,
4-6 p.m., Pendleton Convention
Center, 1601 Westgate. Blue
Mountain Community College
student government hosts free
community dinner at a new
venue. Everyone welcome. (541-
278-5774)
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE,
6 p.m., Hermiston Church of the
Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave.
Candlelight and communion
worship service for the
whole family. Sign language
interpretation available; contact
the church to make reservations.
(Gabrielle Fritz 541-567-3677).
SUNDAY, DEC. 25
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER,
1-4 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center,
435 W. Orchard Ave. Free traditional
Christmas meal features ham (and
limited turkey) and all the fixings.
For meal delivery or a ride, call
541-567-3013 through Friday, Dec. 23.
On Christmas, call the senior center
at 541-567-3582. (To volunteer, call
541-303-5886).
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
TEEN HOLIDAY MOVIE, 3 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. Hang out, chow
on snacks and watch a holiday
movie. For teens only. Free. (541-
567-2882).
Echo rings in the season with bazaars, lights and holiday concerts
By TAMMY MALGESINI
Community Editor
Holiday fun is spread
all over Echo — from this
weekend’s Christmas in
Echo/Bazaar/Business Hop
to encouraging residents
to light up the season with
decorations. Also, the an-
nual holiday concerts of the
Inland Northwest Musicians
are Dec. 16-17.
People are invited to pick
up a Bazaar Hop card Satur-
day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Echo Parent Teacher Or-
ganization Holiday Bazaar,
set up in the commons at the
Echo School District, 600
Gerone St. Then, be sure to
get it stamped when out and
about Saturday at the Echo
Community Church Bazaar,
Sno Road Winery, Echo Sta-
tion, Gathered Over Time,
His Design Gift & Thrift
and H & P Cafe. Turn in
cards by 2 p.m. at the school
commons for a chance to
win a gift box filed with
items donated by vendors,
participating businesses and
the city of Echo.
Also, for vendor space
at the Echo PTO Bazaar,
contact Ashley Harwood at
541-240-1656 or ashley.har-
wood5@gmail.com.
The Echo Boosters in-
vite residents to light up the
town for the Christmas sea-
son. The annual Christmas
Lighting Contest features a
$75 grand prize and a $50
runner-up prize.
To encourage newcom-
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ORDER
YOUR HOLIDAY
CENTERPIECES EARLY!
STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI
Decorations featuring winter fun fills a yard during a past
holiday season in Echo. The Echo Boosters encourage
people to illuminate the holiday spirit by giving out a free
string of Christmas lights to new residents.
ers to illuminate the holiday
season, the Echo Boost-
ers will give a free strand
of Christmas lights to new
homeowners or businesses.
Also, the first 10 households
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choir joining in.
The orchestra will in-
clude seven violins, two vi-
olas, three cellos, one bass
and a harpsichord. Among
the choral soloists are RaN-
iel Dunn and Salli Ketcher-
sid, both of Hermiston.
The concerts are Friday,
Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. and Satur-
day, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. in the
Echo Community Center,
20 S. Bonanza St. Although
the performances are free,
space is limited. People are
encouraged to reserve a seat
by contacting 541-289-4696
or inwm@machmedia.net.
For more information
about happenings in Echo,
contact
541-376-8411,
ecpl@centurytel.net or visit
www.echo-oregon.com.
Giving the Gift of
When they say “Winter is Here!”
and you say “Look in a Mirror?”
Flowers • Candles • Jewelry
Plants • Balloons & More!
Put a smile on the heart with
the power of flowers.
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am
who stop by City Call and
ask for a strand will be given
free lights.
People can vote for their
favorite displays by drop-
ping off a note with their top
three choices through Friday,
Dec. 30, at Echo City Hall,
20 Bonanza St. The name,
address or description of the
display should be listed.
This season’s popular
holiday concerts of Inland
Northwest Musicians will
feature the orchestra and
chorale performing Part I
of Handel’s “The Messiah”
under the direction of R. Lee
Friese. The performances
will include the “Amen”
and the “Hallelujah” cho-
ruses with a few members of
the Hermiston High School
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