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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 COMMUNITY Inland Musicians to present grand performance ‘Carnival of the Animals’ is a zoological fantasy By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR A pair of familiar classi- cal pieces are featured in an upcoming performance by an ensemble of the Inland Northwest Musicians. Under the direction of R. Lee Friese, the Inland Northwest Orchestra will present “The Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint- Saens and “Grand Canyon Suite” by Ferde Grofe. The free performance is Sat- urday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. at Columbia Basin College, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Donations are welcome. Also, the public is invited to a reception following the concert. Inland Northwest Musi- cians — with about half of its participants residing in Hermiston and the surround- ing area — travel throughout the region to present clas- sical music free of charge. Tax-deductible donations are accepted. Saint-Saens, who died in 1921, composed “Carni- val of the Animals” in 1886. Regarding the work as a piece of fun, he requested that it should be published posthumously — viewing it as a detraction from his “serious” composer image. Referring to it as a “grand zoological fantasy,” each of the 14 movements rep- resent a different animal or animals, beginning with “Royal March of the Lion.” Other creatures represented include hens, roosters, tor- toises, elephants, kangaroos, swans and more. CONTRIBUTED BY JEFF SCHINDLER PHOTOGRAPHY Jody Graves, concert pianist and professor of piano at Eastern Washington University, and Bill McKay, arts and humanities dean at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, will be guest pianists during the Feb. 24 Inland Northwest Musicians concert. According to a 2016 PBS broadcast, Saint-Saens wrote the pieces as a joke for a Mardi Gras party. “Carnival” has become one of the com- poser’s best-known works. The performance features guest pianists, Bill McKay, arts and humanities dean at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, and Jody Graves, concert pianist and professor BRIEFS Food for Fines benefits area needy People who have racked up library fines can receive forgiveness while helping others in need. Organized by the Umatilla County Special Library Dis- trict, area libraries are par- ticipating in Food for Fines. Patrons can gather up over- due books or other library materials (CDs, DVDs and magazines) or settle up with their local library to take care of fines by making a non-per- ishable food donation. Food received during the program, which runs from Feb. 19-28, will be distrib- uted to the nearest food bank. Each food item donated will forgive $1 in fines, up to $5. Donations will waive library fines only — the pro- gram doesn’t include fees for lost or damaged items. Donated food needs to be in its original packaging. Glass containers, outdated food and opened packages will not be accepted. This library community food drive presents a great opportunity for residents to give back to the commu- nity and learn about the pro- grams and resources librar- ies have to offer, said Erin McCusker, UCSLD direc- tor. Area libraries participat- ing in the program include Hermiston, Echo, Stanfield and Umatilla. For more information, contact McCusker at 541- 276-6449, director@ucsld. org or stop by your local library. Irrigon chamber to discuss future A round-table discussion is planned during the upcom- ing Irrigon Chamber of Com- merce meeting. The no-host luncheon gathering is Wednesday, Feb. 14 at noon at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. The meal costs $8 for members and $10 for non-members. The discus- sion will focus on the future of the Irrigon chamber. Also, people are encour- aged to save the date for “Time to Shine,” the com- munity’s citizen recognition event. Additional details will be announced. For more information, contact Tracey Johnson at irrigonchamber@irrigon- chamber.com, 541-922-6259 or visit www.irrigoncham- ber.net. Theater show is ‘sensory friendly’ For a calmer atmosphere, hop on down for a special screening of “Peter Rabbit.” In conjunction with The Arc Umatilla County, the sensory-friendly show fea- tures the lights up a little and the volume down. The view- ing is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Hermiston Stadium 8 Cin- ema, 355 W. Theater Lane. Tickets are $5. The animated adventure comedy features the voice of James Corden as Peter Rab- bit. The recently released flick follows the tale of a rebellious rabbit who tries to sneak into a farmer’s field. A nonprofit organization, The Arc advocates for indi- viduals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They offer activities to help in connecting the community and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. For more information, call 541-567-7615 or visit www.facebook.com. Catholic Daughters strut their stuff in holiday fashion show HERMISTON HERALD More than three dozen models were stylin’ during a Saturday fundraiser at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. The annual Catholic Daughters Valentine’s Lun- cheon & Style Show raises money for the Marilyn Har- ris Memorial Scholarship. Money is awarded to a pair of local graduating seniors each spring during a Bacca- laureate Mass at the Hermis- ton church. Gracing the runway were 37 models of all ages, said regent Kristi Smalley of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court No. 1692. They showed off the latest spring fashions from Bealls, Maurice’s, Smitty’s Ace Hardware, Andee’s Bou- tique, Lucky Endz Gifts and LuLaRoe by Mandi Bedolla. With more than 125 peo- ple in attendance, Smalley was thrilled by the support. People enjoyed a variety of salads and desserts, she said. In addition, Hermiston High School freshman Marti Plum sang the national anthem. “The local Catholic Daughters are extremely grateful for the support of this annual event,” Smalley said. For information about the Catholic Daughters or other activities at the church, call 541-567-5812, search Face- book or visit www.ourlady- ofangelscc.org. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY PAT EDMUNDSON Sarah Thompson and her daughter, Maire, 2, smile during the fashion show at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church. Call Today to Save 25% DISH Special Offer 49 99 $ /mo for 24 mo. 190+ Channels Watch all of your favorites FREE Next Day Installation! Scheduling may vary & up to 6 TVs FREE Hopper HD DVR Record up to 16 shows at the same time The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com Call Today & Save Up To 25%! Call for more information High Speed Internet 14 95 $ /mo SAVE When You Bundle Apply additional savings when you add Internet Options Available Nationwide Pricing and speeds vary #1 In Customer Satisfaction 2016 independent study Subject to availability. Restrictions apply. 1-866-373-9175 of piano at Eastern Washing- ton University in Cheney. In addition, it includes nar- ration featuring humorous poems written in 1949 by Odgen Nash. Grofe composed the “Grand Canyon Suite” between 1929-31. It was ini- tially titled “Five Pictures of the Grand Canyon.” Each of the five move- ments highlight typical scenes at the Grand Can- yon, including “Sunrise,” “Painted Desert,” “On the Trail,” “Sunset” and “Cloud- burst.” The suite was used in “Grand Canyon,” a 1958 Walt Disney film that won an Academy Award for Best Short Subject. Founded in 1999, Inland Northwest Musicians fosters an atmosphere of encourage- ment and assists musicians in developing their talent. Auditions are not required. Other upcoming events: • Inland Northwest Cho- rale: March 3 at the Waits- burg Christian Church, in Washington; and March 4 at the SAGE Center, Board- man. Both performances are at 4 p.m. •Young Artist Competi- tion: March 11 in Hermis- ton (additional details to be announced). •Willow Creek Sym- phony: March 17 at Armand Larive Middle School and March 18 in Arlington (addi- tional details TBA). The INWM office is located at The Arc building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Herm- iston. For more informa- tion, contact 541-289-4696, inwm@machmedia.net or visit www.inlandnorthwest- musicians.com. Scholarships available for local students HERMISTON HERALD Several scholarship opportunities are avail- able to area students who are looking to further their education. •Oregon Music Hall of Fame: High school seniors from across the state who plan to major or minor in music are eligi- ble for a $2,500 scholar- ship. Four scholarships will be awarded to either voice or instrumental musicians to assist students in their pursuit of higher educa- tion in the field of music. The scholarship deadline is Thursday, March 1. For more information or an application, visit www. omhof.org. Send questions to info@omhof.org. •Hermiston Education Foundation: Eight schol- arships of $2,500 each will be awarded to 2018 Herm- iston High School seniors. Important factors in the evaluation of applicants include academic scholar- ship, community service, leadership and financial need. The nonprofit organi- zation started its scholar- ship program in the spring of 2017. HEF also awards grants to district personnel for projects that enhance the educational experience of students. The application is due by Friday, March 23, with interviews to follow. Appli- cations are available at the high school counseling office. For more informa- tion, visit www.hermiston- educationfoundation.org, call George Clough at 541- 314-3182 or write HEF, P.O. Box 1096, Hermiston, OR 97838. •Pendleton Cattle Bar- ons Weekend: Graduat- ing seniors or college stu- dents who plan to study or are pursing a degree related to agriculture are invited to apply. Eligible students must be from designated Eastern Oregon counties, including Umatilla and Morrow. In its 11th year, the orga- nization has contributed more than $60,000 to sup- port the education of young adults to preserve the region’s ranching heritage. Held May 11-12, Cat- tle Barons features sad- dle bronc and ranch rodeo championships, a horse and working dog sale, a trading post and gear show, demon- strations and the Bucka- roo BBQ & Home Brew Challenge. Scholarship applications are due Friday, April 20. For more information or a scholarship application, visit www.cattlebarons.net.
