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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A9 COMMENTARY Speaking out ... it’s #NotOkay CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 agement at J.C. Penney in Coos Bay. I worked in multiple departments, in- I started writing this cluding the automotive/ column last fall after the sporting center annex. #NotOkay posts went viral I was working at the on social media. sporting center when However, I nev- one of the automotive er finished it. After center employees, seeing the recent who was about my #MeToo posts, I de- same age, came over cided to pick up my and was talking to me. pen again. As he walked away, Both simple he grabbed my butt. statements, they Tammy Shortly afterward, I Malgesini highlight issues INSIDE MY headed up to the main surrounding sexual SHOES store to talk to Bill, assault and sexual the store manager. As harassment. Mostly wom- I shared about the encoun- en have shared about their ter, I told him I wasn’t even personal experiences as a dressed provocatively. That’s the thing with way to show how prevalent the issues are and to em- inappropriate encounters, power themselves. sometimes people want to I’ve read recent reports blame the victim for what that indicate one in three happened. However, Bill women have experienced immediately said it didn’t sexual harassment at work. matter what I was wearing, And, CBS news recently it wasn’t appropriate for reported that an American the employee. And that wasn’t the first is sexually assaulted every time I recall being faced 98 seconds. I don’t think much with an inappropriate en- about my personal experi- counter. That happened when ences regarding sexual ha- rassment. Even as a young I was in junior high. We girl I had a strong sense of were living in Phoenix, self and felt comfortable in Oregon, and I was up the speaking up. I knew what street visiting a friend. My friend’s step-dad was happening was wrong and immediately took ac- had just had knee surgery tion. Fortunately, the peo- and was sitting on the ple I talked to listened couch with his leg stretched — and responded appro- on a footstool. My friend had gone into the kitchen priately. When I was in college to help her mom with din- I did a paid summer in- ner when her step-dad ex- ternship in personnel man- posed himself to me. My By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR “WHAT’S IN A LABEL: THINKING ABOUT DIVERSITY AND RACIAL CATEGORIES”, 1 p.m., Oregon Higher Education Center, 975 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. Ann Su will conduct the conversation asking questions related to stereotypes, race as a form of labeling, and using language to increase understanding and connection. Free. KIDS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m., Hermiston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. For ages 5-12. Includes open gym, games, prizes, snacks music, puppets and more. Transportation available. (Joanna Hayden 541-561-5573) TOUR OF KNOWLEDGE, 7-8 p.m., Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center, 980 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. Discussion of public hearings, meetings and events relevant to the area, and reports on sites and facilities that impact natural resources and places of historical interest. Free and everyone welcome. (Eileen Laramore 541-303-3872) OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND BOOK SIGNING EVENT, 7 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Celebrate the library district’s 25th year and get signed copies of local authors’ books. Free. (Stefanie Swindler 541-481-7243) AN EVENING WITH RINKER BUCK, 7 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Buck will discuss and sign copies of his memoir “The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey,” a recreation of a 2,000-mile covered wagon trip on the Oregon Trail in 2011. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. (Kathy Street 541-481-3365) response was to give him a swift kick in the knee. I recently had ar- throscopic knee surgery and can’t even imagine the excruciating pain that would cause. It’s bad enough when one of our German shepherds acci- dentally bumps my foot or leg. I understand sometimes people don’t always feel comfortable in talking about inappropriate situa- tions. While it wasn’t re- lated to sexual harassment, shortly after graduating from college I worked for an employer who had some questionable policies. I questioned a particular practice. However, it didn’t change. I needed the job at the time, so I continued work- ing there but didn’t fol- low the policy. While that wasn’t the best way to deal with the situation, I did re- port it later. As unfortunate as it is, sometimes we overlook things or remain silent due to the potential con- sequences. It is my hope that as more people speak out it will effect change — whether in Hollywood, our statehouses or hometowns. ——— Tammy Malgesini is the community editor. Her column, Inside my Shoes, includes general musings about life. Contact her at tmalgesini@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4539. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 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) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church parish hall, 565 W. Hermiston 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 parish hall 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) YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) 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) 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, NOVEMBER 3 FREE FRIDAY MEDICARE MADNESS, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Get answers to Medicare questions and assistance with prescription plans and open enrollment. Oct. 27 and Nov. 10 session in conference rooms 5-6; all other dates in conference room 7. (541-667-3507) 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 St., 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) “GAME OF TIARAS”, 7 p.m., Hermiston High School fine arts auditorium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. A combination of “Game of Thrones” with “King Lear” will leave you in stitches. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students, available at the door or in advance at the high school’s bookkeeping office. May not be appropriate for younger children. (Beth Anderson 541- 667-6100) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 BREAKFAST, MINI BAZAAR AND QUILT SHOW, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,, Stanfield. Breakfast including breakfast tacos from 7-10 a.m., cost is $5 for full breakfast/$3 for light meal. Bazaar and quilt show from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (541-449-1332) YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541- 567-2882) ECHO/STANFIELD FFA AUCTION AND DINNER, 5-9 p.m., Stanfield High School gym, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfield. Doors and the silent auction open at 5 p.m., program and dinner begin at 6 p.m., live auction begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Stanfield and Echo FFA students. (Brooke Vanderveen 541-376-8436) NAVY BAND NORTHWEST IN CONCERT, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Brass band will perform a diverse repertoire including jazz, New Orleans standards, funk and an assortment of popular cover songs arranged for these instruments. Free. (Stefanie Swindler 541-481-7243) MORE WINNERS. MORE OFTEN. Hourly & Weekly Drawings 4 GUARANTEED WINNERS Every Hour! EARN ENTRIES NOW! Thursday – Sunday 4pm – 9pm Play for your share of 5,000! $ Sunday, November 19 Doors Open: 11am • Warm-Ups: 2pm Main Session: 2:30pm Veterans Day Saturday, November 11 TO SERVE THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED US Veterans & Active Duty Military Eat FREE Receive one complimentary buffet or entrée. 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