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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Saturday breakfast benefits IMAC project The monthly breakfast of the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center offers a home- cooked meal. The fundraising event is Saturday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Colum- bia Lane, Irrigon. The cost is $4.50 per person. The group is dedicated to preserving Irrigon’s 1921 school building and developing a regional art venue. For more informa- tion, call Peggy Price at 541-567-3806. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Zac Grooms of Hermiston is the frontman for Brewer’s Grade Band. The group received the country band of the year at the 5th Annual IMEA Awards, held June 16 at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Brewer’s Grade wins first IMEA award By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR Brewer’s Grade Band walked away with their first IMEA Award while attend- ing the fifth annual Interna- tional Music and Entertain- ment Association’s Awards event. Based in The Dalles, the band — which includes Hermiston resident Zac Grooms (guitar, vocals), national flat-picking cham- pion Joe Smart (fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro), Nolan Hare (bass), Al Hare (guitar) and Cody Christopherson (drums) — reeled in the country band of the year award during the June 16 event held at the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Brewer’s Grade Band is blazing their own trail in country music. The group is said to perform genre-bend- ing sound with a unique twist on traditional country, which is known as North- west Country. Grooms, the band’s front- man, said the group was ini- tially formed in 1998. While it has performed under sev- eral monikers, he said the band’s name is a tip of the hat to their roots in The Dalles and the vast array of microbreweries in the Pacific Northwest. The group also was nom- inated for country song of the year for their single, “Heartbreak Song,” which they performed during the ceremony. However, the top country single went to “Tequila Cowgirl” by Cher- ish Lee. During the ceremony, the band presented sev- eral awards in the folk and rhythm and blues catego- ries. Also, while attending the IMEA event, they par- ticipated in several radio interviews — including an appearance on the Grande Ole Opry radio station WSM 650 AM. Grooms called it a cool experience. “A career-long dream and goal just came true. Wow,” he said on his Face- book page. This isn’t Smart’s first award. In 2017, he received a Grammy for his work with the O’Connor Band and their album, “Com- ing Home.” Smart and the O’Connor Band have pre- viously collaborated with Paul Simon and are cur- rently on tour with the Zac Brown Band. For a chance to applaud Brewer’s Grade Band in person, catch one of their upcoming local shows. They will be playing Wednesday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. during the Ione Fourth of July celebration and Wednes- day, Aug. 8 at the Umatilla County Fair in Hermiston. For more about the band, visit www.brewers- gradeband.com or search Facebook. 0 % FINANCING ON 16 SELECT NEW TOYOTA MODELS! Hansell to speak at outdoor worship service With a theme of “We are Working Together to Serve God and our Community,” churches in Stanfield and Echo are teaming up to present an outdoor worship service. The free event is Sun- day, July 1 at 9 a.m. at Bard Park, Stanfield. Sen. Bill Hansell is the special speaker. Scott Zielke will serve as master of ceremonies during the program, which features a patriotic flavor with prayer and music. Fin- ger foods and refreshments will be served. People are encouraged to bring a blan- ket or lawn chair. Serving his second term in the state legisla- ture representing District 29, Hansell previously was elected to eight consecutive terms as a Umatilla County commissioner. In addition to his duties as a public official, Hansell has been active in his com- munity and church. A past Athena citizen of the year, he has served as a volunteer coach, youth group leader, Sunday school teacher and 4-H and FFA supporter. Born and raised in Ath- ena, Hansell and his wife, Margaret, have been mar- ried for 50 years. They have raised six adult children and are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren. For more information, contact 541-449-3434 or stanfieldag@eoni.com. Good Shepherd offers babysitting class Young entrepreneurs interested in learning general childcare tech- niques are invited to attend Babysitting Basics 101. The next one-day class is Saturday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Topics include children’s develop- mental stages, basic first aid and infant/child CPR. Other upcoming classes are Aug. 4 or Sept. 8. Open to ages 10-15, the fee is $40, which includes lunch and all class mate- rials. Those who plan to attend need to register and pay in advance. For more information or to register, call 541-667-3509. Pool party splashes into Independence Day The public is invited to swim into the Fourth of July with the Stars & Stripes Pool Party. The event is Wednes- day, July 4 from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Fam- ily Aquatic Center, 879 W. Elm Ave. It features a pool party, barbecue dinner (catered by Dickey’s Bar- becue Pit), games and live music. In addition, it offers the best seats in the house for fireworks viewing at 10 p.m. The cost is $14 for ages 15 and up, $10 for ages 2-14 and free for under 2. Limited tickets are avail- able and must be purchased by Tuesday, July 3 at the pool. For questions, call 541- 289-7665 or 541-667-5018. Singing duo to shine in Irrigon The singing duo 98% Angels will perform as part of the Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series. Otherwise known as Marie Rose and Renate Meakins, the duo first met and began singing together in 1998 in the Blue Jazz Choir Ensemble while attending Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. Since then, 98% Angels have performed at area festivals, as well as vol- unteering their time singing in local assisted living facil- ities. They perform every- thing from 1930s standards, Big Band swing music and hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s to popular contemporary and country tunes. The free concert is Mon- day, July 2 at 7 p.m. at Irri- gon Marina Park. During the show, the Music in the Parks committee will honor all local veterans in atten- dance. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be held at Stokes Land- ing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane. People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. In addition, those attending are welcome to bring a picnic and bever- ages to enjoy while listen- ing to the music. Music in the Parks alter- nates each Monday through Aug. 13 between Irri- gon and Boardman marina parks. For more infor- mation, contact Jackie McCauley at utility.clerk@ cityofboardman.com, 541- 720-1289 or 541-481-9252. Visit us online at www.Hermiston Herald.com 3 , 000 OFF $ ALL NEW 2018 RAV4’S IN STOCK! $2,000 rebates from Toyota Financial Services. $1,000 Rogers Discount. $3,000 total off MSRP. See dealer for details. Offer expires 6/30/18. See dealer for details. On approved credit. Offer expires 6/30/18. 289 CAMRY LE $ NEW 2018 /MO On Approved Credit 0 $ CASH DOWN! stk# 18H614. New 2018 Toyota Camry LE. MSRP $24,895. Sale $23,396.38. $500 Toyota Financial Service Rebate. 12k miles per year lease with $0 cash down = $289/mo. On approved credit. GFV $13,443. Net cap cost: $23,835.82. Plus tax, title and $75 doc fee. Offer expires 6/30/18. NEW 2018 COROLLA LE 235 $ /MO On Approved Credit 0 $ CASH DOWN! stk# 18H305. New 2018 Toyota Corolla LE. MSRP $20,195. 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