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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017 Our Community E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com IN BRIEF McFundraiser benefits Highland Hills FILE PHOTO The Kiwanis Christmas tree lot rings in a past holiday season with a special event. This year’s tree sales will begin Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Christmas trees liven up the area’s holiday décor By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR With Christmas just around the corner, peo- ple in the market for a live tree can buy one from local organizations. In addition to having the fresh aroma that comes with a live tree, the purchase will help support local people and programs. The Uma- tilla Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and the Herm- iston Kiwanis Club have announced plans to sell trees. “There is just something about a real tree that makes the Christmas season and opening presents at Christ- mas that much more spe- cial,” said Doug Barak, Kiwanis past-president. In addition to selling trees, the firefighter group returns with its annual San- ta’s Workshop. People are invited to peruse the craft- er’s bazaar inside Fire Sta- tion No. 2 in McNary for shopping and gift ideas. The trees are arriving this week and Santa’s Work- shop opens on Black Fri- day. It will be open Mon- day through Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. and Friday through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 303 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. A special visit by Santa Claus, who will arrive via a Life Flight Network med- ical helicopter, is planned. The visit will include photo opportunities with the jolly ol’ elf. Details will be announced later for the spe- cial visit. For more informa- tion, call 541-922-3718 or visit www.facebook.com/ umatillavfa. Money raised from tree sales and the craft bazaar supports the Christmas bas- ket program, which provides food and gifts for families in need. In addition, the fire- fighter’s group transports Santa around town to deliver candy canes, sponsors sports teams and participates in parades. The Kiwanis club has been selling Christmas trees for more than 35 years. The fundraiser helps in support- ing local youths and the community through schol- arships and such programs as the youth symphony, the Junior Livestock Show and community park projects. Tree sales are set to begin Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the parking lot at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. The lot will be staffed Sundays through Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Fri- days and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The trees, Barak said, are farm-grown in Estacada and are beautiful. The will include Douglas firs, Grand firs and Noble firs, rang- ing in size from 5-feet to 8-feet. The trees are priced between $25 to $80. People can pay with cash or check. For questions, contact hec- torp960@gmail.com. For more informa- tion, search Facebook or call Echo City Hall at 541-376-8411. tion, and the top 25 will run online at www.coastweek- end.com. Rudolph runs for Good Shepherd offers Christmas baskets babysitting class A benefit event McTeacher’s Night at the Hermiston McDon- ald’s will raise money for the Highland Hills Elemen- tary School Parent Teacher Organization. School staff will man the counter Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at 1320 N. First St., Hermiston. All tips and 15 percent of the sales will go to the orga- nization to benefit projects and activities at Highland Hills in Hermiston. For more information, call 541-667-6500 or v Boardman offers holiday dinner Boardman area churches are hosting the ninth annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration. Everyone is invited to the free event, which fea- tures a turkey dinner and all the fixings. The gathering is Thursday — Thanksgiv- ing Day— beginning with a praise service at 1:30 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Food will be served from 2-4 p.m. For more information, deliveries or to volun- teer, call 503-724-8823 or 541-481-5511. Echo rings in the holiday season People are invited to get into the holiday spirit with activities in Echo. Holiday shopping and festive refreshments are featured during It’s Magic: Christmas in Echo. The event is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Echo. The free event fea- tures door prize drawings, discounts, drinks and treats. Young entrepreneurs interested in learning general childcare tech- niques are invited to attend Babysitting Basics 101. The next class is offered Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Cen- ter, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Open to ages 10-15, the fee is $35, which includes lunch and all class materials. Participants will learn about children’s develop- mental stages, basic first aid and infant/child CPR. For more informa- tion or to register, call 541-667-3509. is planned for the Uma- tilla Volunteer Firefight- ers Association’s annual Christmas basket program The Rudolph Run is Sat- urday, Dec. 9 from 9-11 a.m. at McNary Fire Sta- tion No. 2, 303 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. All ages are welcome. In addition, par- ticipants are encouraged to wear ugly sweaters or Christmas costumes. There’s a suggested donation of five non-per- ishable food items. Also, cash or credit card dona- tions will be accepted. For more information, search Facebook or call 541-922-3718. Coast Weekend seeks shutterbugs Women’s Center open house Tuesday The annual Coast Week- end Photo Contest invites residents of Oregon and Washington to send in their best shots. The contest is open to photographers of all skill levels. EO Media Group staff at The Daily Astorian will choose the top three entries. Photos must be sub- mitted online by Sunday, Dec. 18. Voting for people’s choice will begin Monday, Dec. 18 at 12:01 a.m. EO Media Group staff at The Daily Astorian will choose the first through third place winners. In addition, the public can vote (beginning Monday, Dec. 18) for a people’s choice award. The winners will receive gift cards. Also, the top 10 photos will appear in Coast Weekend’s Jan. 4 print edi- Good Shepherd Health Care System will hold an open house for its new Wom- en’s Center and a reception for new physicians on Tues- day at 5:30 p.m. The Women’s Center is part of the hospital’s north wing expansion project and featured 11,000 square feet of clinic space — more than double the current location. Attendees can also meet new physicians General Surgeon R. Todd C. Jones, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon Patrick Harrison, D.O., Pediatrician Allan Damian, M.D., Family Medicine Physician Matthew Carl- son, D.O., and Chiroprac- tor Christopher Scott, D.C. The reception runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the main lobby of the Good Shep- herd plaza at 620 NW 11th Street in Hermiston. 49 GO HOME THIS HOLIDAY! $ PRICES START AT BOUTIQUE AIR DAILY ROUND TRIP FLIGHTS FROM PENDLETON PORTLAND PDT PDX www.boutiqueair.com | info@boutiqueair.com | 1-855-BOUTIQUE