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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 COMMUNITY Youth theater set for new season By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR Ahoy matey, the Chil- dren’s Community Theater program is gearing up for a barrel of laughs. Director Jenny Walker said the play, “Fearsome Pirate Frank,” provides an opportunity for a fun and amusing production. “The storyline is hilari- ous,” she said. “I think it will be laugh-out-loud funny for our audience members.” Budding young scally- wags are invited to partici- pate in the Hermiston Parks & Recreation program, which includes staging the comedy. Participants ages 9-18 will gain information on stage presence, voice control and acting tech- niques. No experience is necessary, Walker said. The class will meet Oct. 2 through Nov. 15 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-7:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. A pair of performanc- es are planned Saturday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Armand Larive Middle School. The cost to register for the class is $50 for Herm- iston residents or $63 for non-residents. The regis- tration deadline is Friday, Sept. 15. Walker said having a variety of ages in the class and production is benefi cial to both younger and older participants. The younger kids, she said, can look up to some of the teenagers who have been involved with the program longer. In addition, it provides those with more experience with an opportunity to mentor or teach younger cast mem- bers. The play centers around the star of a popular pirate play. A Shakespearean ac- tor, Fearsome Pirate Frank is a teen heartthrob. How- ever, he can’t seem to re- member his lines. Adding to the confusion, the cast is kidnapped by actual pi- rates. Laughs will be plen- tiful with the narrators and a stream of hilarious sign-carriers. The zany spoof also features pop cul- ture, including an appear- ance by Spider-Man. The pirate theme, Walk- er said, appeals to a wide range of potential partici- pants. In addition, she said the play provides more substantial speaking parts for a larger cast. Walker, who has been involved with the youth theater program for sever- al years, enjoys watching the transformation of par- ticipants. She said kids go from being nervous during auditions to expressing pride when they perform in front of family and friends. “I love seeing the kids’ excitement,” Walker said. “It’s a lot of fun when you see that spark of, ‘Now I see why we do what we do.’” For more information, visit www.hermistonrec- reation.com, call 541-667- 5018 or stop by the rec- reation offi ce at 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Wambeke & Friend close out park series HERMISTON HERALD John Wambeke and Eric Jepsen will perform during the fi nal concert of the Music in the Park se- ries in Heppner. Wambeke, a longtime Hermiston resident, and Jepsen, a Morrow Coun- ty native, have shared the stage numerous times over the years. Jepsen is among the featured “friends” during the annual Cabin Fever Concerts presented by Wambeke & Friends in Hermiston. Seasoned per- formers, the pair offers an evening of music and fun. The free event is Sun- day from 5-7 p.m. at Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to All Saints parish hall, 460 N. Gale St. Also, people are en- couraged to come with an appetite. Pulled pork sand- wiches will be available by donation. The Shared Ministry of Hope Luther- an Church and All Saints Episcopal Church is rais- ing money for well-build- ing efforts through Living Water International. For more informa- tion, contact the Heppner Chamber of Commerce at 541-676-5536 or heppner- chamber@centurytel.net. Drawings by a pair of local students were winners in the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Calendar Art Contest. With more than 2,000 submissions, the work of Briseida Mendoza and Er- ick Orellana-Amaya were among the 13 chosen for the calender. The students were invited to an Aug. 27 reception at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. Mendoza, who attends McNary Heights Elemen- tary School in Umatilla, was inspired by local pro- Hermiston church launches kids clubs CONTRIBUTED BY LUKES PHOTOS John Wambeke and Eric Jepsen perform during a past Cabin Fever concert. The duo closes out the Music in the Parks series Sunday in Heppner. duce. The fourth-grader drew watermelons because she loves to eat them in the summer. A fi fth-grader at Windy River Elementary School in Boardman, Orella- na-Amaya drew onions, which grow plentifully in Eastern Oregon. In addition to having their artwork published in the calender, each win- ning student received a $50 award and a certifi - cate. The winning artwork was on display during the Oregon State Fair, which ran through Monday. Cal- endars are free to Oregon teachers, and can be pur- chased by others for $5 at www.oregonaitc.org/shop. zation’s music programs. The presentation was made Aug. 17 in Hermis- ton. Those present includ- ed R. Lee Friese, INWM conductor/music director; Ra Niel Dunn, INWM program manager; Janizee Serrano, U.S. Bank rep- resentative; Lori Johnson, program facilitator; and Kara Taylor, branch man- ager at U.S. Bank in Herm- iston. Salli Ketchersid, public- ity coordinator for INWM, said the bank foundation has given $28,000 to the nonprofi t organization since 2008. Formed in 1999, ensem- bles of the Inland North- west Musicians offer free live performances through- out Eastern Oregon and southeast Washington. The organization’s mission is to provide an atmosphere HERMISTON HERALD The U.S. Bancorp Foun- dation recently presented the Inland Northwest Mu- sicians with a $1,000 grant to help sustain the organi- The Hermiston As- sembly of God Church is resuming its weekly chil- dren’s program. The Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Night is Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermis- ton. Open to kids through fi fth grade, participants don’t have to be affi liated with the church to attend. The weekly event includes games, crafts, snacks and much more. Transportation can be arranged. For more infor- mation, call 541-567-5831 or visit www.facebook. com/hermistonassembly. AAUW hosts potluck, membership meeting CONTRIBUTED BY OREGON AITC A drawing of onions by Erick Orellana-Amaya, a fi fth-grader at Windy River Elementary School in Boardman, was among the winners of an Oregon AITC art contest. CONTRIBUTED BY OREGON AITC Tammy Dennee and Jessica Jansen, of the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom, congratulate Briseida Mendoza, McNary Heights Elementary School fourth-grader at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. IN BRIEF Inland musicians keep beat with U.S. Bank grant CONTRIBUTED BY AMANDA MILLS WOODLEE The Umatilla/Hermiston Garden Club recently presented a donation with money raised from its annual plant sale to the Hermiston Senior Center. Representatives during the check presentation were Alberta Wilkerson, garden club member; Barb Chadwick, garden club president; Irene Miller, senior center president; Virginia Beebe, senior center vice president. IN BRIEF Ag calendar features student artwork HERMISTON HERALD Senior center blooms with garden club donation I ntroducIng P honak d Irect to support musicians in de- veloping their talent — no auditions are required. For more information, contact 541-289-4696, inwm@machmedia.net or visit www.inlandnorth- westmusicians.com. The public is invited to a gathering to learn more about the American As- sociation of University Women. The group is hosting a potluck and member- ship meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Vert Clu- broom, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. People are encouraged to bring a dish to share. Beverages and ta- bleware will be provided. The AAUW works to advance equity for women and girls through advoca- cy, education, philanthro- py and research. The Pend- leton affi liate is the closest group in the region. For more information, contact Kathy Chaney at cecil296@aol.com. Knights of Columbus host spaghetti dinner A fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program fea- tures a spaghetti dinner. The event is Friday from 6-9 p.m. in the parish hall at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave. The meal, which costs $10 for adults, $5 for children or $30 for a family of six, includes spa- ghetti, soup, salad, garlic bread and dessert. For more information, call 541-567-5812. Class of 1962 holds reunion activities Members of the Herm- iston High School class of 1962 are gearing up to cel- ebrate 55 years since turn- ing the tassel. The no-host gathering is Friday, Sept. 8 from 5 p.m. to midnight at Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ pg/midway1750/events. Sun Terrace plans for Grandparents Day In celebration of Na- tional Grandparents Day, the Old-Time Fiddlers will perform at Sun Terrace. The public is invited to stop by to visit, tap your toes to the music and en- joy a tasty treat. The event is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at 1550 N.W. 11th St., Herm- iston. For more information, call 541-564-2595. 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