COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Engaging children and getting them excited about music, improving motor skills and sparking creativity while supporting early literacy development. For children ages newborn to 4 years and parent/ guardian. (541-567-2882) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus service to Senior Center by donation. (541-567-3582) SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. For children from birth to age 4. (541-481-2665) STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.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) THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may be held until 6:30 p.m., then all seats first come, first served; games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Umatilla County citizens with developmental disabilities. 18 years or older, must have proof of age and photo I.D. Basic pot $20, prizes range from $20-$750. (541-567-7615) HARKENRIDER CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY, 12:30 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Groundbreaking for the new Hermiston senior center. Everyone welcome. (541-567-5521) THURSDAY, APRIL 27 BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257) FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy light refreshments, listen to some favorite oldies or join in the jam session. All ages welcome. (541- 567-3141) FRIDAY, APRIL 28 HUG RETIREMENT BARBECUE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Smitty’s ACE Hardware, 1845 N. First St., Hermiston. Customers and friends are invited to wish Mike Hug well on his retirement after 25 years with the store. Free hot dogs, soda and cake, plus “Hug Specials” throughout the store. (Smith Family 541-567-6816) STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo. (541-376-8411) VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. (541-567- 6219) NORTHWEST INTERCOLLEGIATE REGIONAL FINALS RODEO, 6:30 p.m., Farm City Pro Rodeo Arena (Umatilla County Fairgrounds), 515 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Regional teams vie for qualification for College National Finals Rodeo June 11-17. Tickets are $10, ($5 for Saturday slack) available at the gate; children 12 and under free. Concessions and a beer garden (21 and over) will be available for purchases. Proceeds benefit BMCC HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7 rodeo team scholarships. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 “WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES”, 9 a.m., Riverfront Park, 302 S.W. 23rd St., Hermiston. Make decisions a real survivor may have to face. Choose a path a survivor of domestic or sexual violence may take. Registration begins at 9 a.m., event begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $15 per person, T-shirts or armbands $10 each, raffle tickets (541-276-3322 or 541-567-0424) a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Workshops, photo scanning and more. (Stephanie Blackburn 541-567-6251) YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567- 2882) COMMUNITY TIRE AMNESTY CLEAN- UP DAY, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Harley Swain Subaru, 1915 N. First St., Hermiston. Bring in a maximum of four vehicle tires (no farm implement or semi tires) for free disposal. (Dawn 541-567-9696) NORTHWEST INTERCOLLEGIATE REGIONAL FINALS RODEO, 10 a.m., Farm City Pro Rodeo Arena (Umatilla County Fairgrounds), 515 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Regional teams vie for qualification for College National Finals Rodeo June 11-17. Tickets are $10, ($5 for Saturday slack) available at the gate; children 12 and under free. Concessions and a beer garden (21 and over) will be available for purchases. Proceeds benefit BMCC rodeo team scholarships. COLUMBIA GRANGE OPEN HOUSE AND 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 1 p.m., Columbia Grange, 32339 Diagonal Road, Hermiston. The grange will honor past members and specific community service organizations. Baked potato bar and ice cream sundae social will be served for lunch. Everyone welcome. FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10 VISIONS OF HOPE ART SHOW AND SALE, 2-6 p.m., Agape House, HYDROPONICS: A BETTER WAY TO GROW YOUR FOOD AT HOME, 9-11 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Richard Bertram will help participants build their own Dutch bucket hydroponics system and plant it with cherry tomato starts, with an option to add a water pump (available for purchase for an additional $20). All levels of gardener are welcome. C (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) 500 W. Harper Road, Hermiston. Inmate art program raises money for the Otino Waa Children’s Village in Uganda. (541-561-4763) “MIJITA FRIDITA” BILINGUAL THEATRE, 4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Bilingual presentation inspired by the childhood of Latina art icon Frida Kahlo as part of El Dia de Los Libros. Free and suitable for all ages. (Bonnie Day and Jennifer costley 541-278-9201 or 541-966-0380) OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. The Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers will perform. Admission fee is $5 per person, and dinner is available for purchase. Everyone welcome. (541-922-6259) NORTHWEST INTERCOLLEGIATE REGIONAL FINALS RODEO, 6:30 p.m., Farm City Pro Rodeo Arena (Umatilla County Fairgrounds), 515 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Regional teams vie for qualification for College National Finals Rodeo June 11-17. Tickets are $10, ($5 for Saturday slack) available at the gate; children 12 and under free. Concessions and a beer garden (21 and over) will be available for purchases. Proceeds benefit BMCC rodeo team scholarships. 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