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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM BRIEFS The Oregon Trail Library District has changed the time for its monthly board meetings. The new time is 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month, unless there is a scheduling conflict. The venue rotates between the libraries in Irri- gon (July, October, Janu- ary 2019, April 2019), Hep- pner (August, November, February 2019, May 2019) and Boardman (September, December, March 2019, June 2019). For more informa- tion, contact library director Kathy Street at kstreet@otld.org, 541-481- 3365, visit http://oregon- trail.ploud.net or search Facebook. Mozart’s music, the presen- tation is especially designed to introduce children to the vibrancy of history, the joy of music and the true story of the composer’s life. The program will be pre- sented free of charge Mon- day, July 16 at 12:30 p.m. at the Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.; and 4 p.m. at the Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. Based in Port- land, Traveling Lantern combines education and entertainment while bring- ing live theater to schools, libraries parks and court- yards. An interactive pro- cess, audience members are invited onstage to perform with the presenters. For more about the the- atre company, visit www. travelinglantern.com. For questions about the local presentations or other Sum- mer Reading Program activ- ities, call 541-376-8411 or 541-922-5704. Ladies to lavish in lavender Park series revs up with Cruise Control Tips on growing and uses for lavender are fea- tured during a program sponsored by the Hermiston Nazarene Church Women’s Ministries. All Things Lavender is Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s minis- try center, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Greg and Bettina Senter, owners of The Lavender Egg in Pend- leton, are the presenters. There is no admission fee. For more information, Melody Finn-Kinswa at 541-567-3677, melody. hermnaz@gmail.com or visit www.hermistonnaza- rene.org. A Tri-Cities band will crank up the sound during the upcoming Music in the Parks. The free show features Cruise Control, an oldies rock and roll band, who also revs up with country hits from the 1950s to the 1970s — as well as a few tunes from the 1980s. The concert is Monday, July 16 at 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be held at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Colum- bia 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 Irrigon and Boardman marina parks. For more information, con- tact Jackie McCauley at utility.clerk@cityofboard- man.com, 541-720-1289 or 541-481-9252. Library district changes meeting times Traveling Lantern shares ‘Life of Mozart’ History will be brought to life as the Traveling Lan- tern Theatre Company pres- ents “The Life of Mozart.” The play is described as a frolicsome, gleeful and historically accurate. Full of WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 COMMUNITY Deadline looms for fair parade The Umatilla County Fair is gearing up to “Stir- rup Some Fun!” The deadline for register- ing for the fair parade is Fri- day, July 27. Winners can pick up their ribbons after Aug. 12 at the fair office at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 Airport Road, Hermiston. Those who live out of the area may request to have theirs mailed. The parade is Satur- day, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Participants may begin the check-in process for instructions at 4 p.m. on South First Street in front of Hermiston High School. Parade entrants must be in the line-up by 6 p.m. Registration forms are available at www.umatil- lacounty.net/fair. For ques- tions, contact 541-567- 6121, fair@umatillacounty. net or stop by the fair office. Fundraiser rolls on for Domestic Violence Services The public is invited to roll a strike during a bowl- ing event to raise money for a local nonprofit organization. In its fifth year, the Domestic Violence Ser- vices Bowl-A-Thon is Sat- urday, July 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. The cost is $30 per bowler or $120 for a team of four. The fee includes three games and shoe rental. It’s open to all ages, and prizes will be given. In addition, raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5 for some great prizes. The annual fundraiser helps support the orga- nization’s efforts in giv- ing victims of stalking and domestic, dating and sex- ual violence the support and resources to become survivors. For more information or to register, call 541-276- 3322 or visit www.dvs-or. org. Hermiston puts fun in the festival Funfest includes Festival Street celebration By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR A highlight of this year’s Hermiston Funfest is the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hermiston’s Festival Street. “It’s the grand opening, which is really exciting,” said Debbie Pedro, Hermis- ton Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We want everyone to come out and celebrate what’s great about Hermiston.” In its 13th year, Funfest kicks off Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. in downtown Hermiston. The Festival Street ceremony takes place at 1 p.m. Free ice cram will be served up to the first 500 people. With the completion of the project, Pedro said the event’s main stage will now be situated on Northeast Second Street. A huge can- opy tent and bleacher seat- ing will provide protection from the sun. Entertainment will take the stage through- out the day. Also, as the sun heats up, several activities offer a way to cool down, includ- ing a fire hose fountain. And, for a splashing good time, enter Splash and Dash 2018. Mobile racing bath- tubs are provided. There’s no entry fee, but teams need to register Friday by 4 p.m. at Hermiston City Hall. Par- ticipants must be at least 18 years old and the driver is required to wear a helmet. Warning — you WILL get wet! Other festival highlights, Pedro said, are the Out- law Lawn Dragsters. She said the souped-up mowing machines will tear up Main Street in front of the Herm- iston Herald office. STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Kids reach out to high-five drivers during the Outlaw Lawn Dragsters races during the 2016 Hermiston Funfest. This year’s event kicks off Saturday in downtown Hermiston. “It’s really unique and people love them,” Pedro said. Also returning is Bear in the Box, featuring chainsaw artists. They will be show- ing off their skills and sell- ing unique wooden cre- ations, including a 2 p.m. auction. The festival also features children’s activities, arts and crafts vendor booths and lots of food and bever- ages choices. Also, adults won’t want to miss a chance to enter the Cash Machine for a chance to grab some money. Eastern Oregon Art Show Showcasing the work of regional artists, the Eastern Oregon Art Show runs Sat- urday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church. Presented by Desert Arts Council, it offers $1,500 in cash prizes, including a $250 people’s choice award. It’s open to amateur and professional artists as well as youths in a special teen category. People may enter up to two works in any medium. Entries must be submitted Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hermis- ton City Hall. The per piece entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for teens. Informa- tion and a form is available at www.desertartscouncil. com. Cool Rides Car Show Be sure to cruise on over to McKenzie Park for the 23rd annual Cool Rides Car Show. Vehicle regis- tration begins Saturday at 7 a.m. The show starts at 9 a.m. and finishes up with the awards presentation at 3 p.m. Activities rev up Friday for registered participants. A poker run starts at 5 p.m. at the park. Pulled pork sand- wiches and water, which is provided by the Hermis- ton Classics Car Club, will be served when everyone returns from the poker run. Club president Larry Stor- ment said those not enter- ing vehicles in the show can participate for $5. Registration is $25, which includes a dash plaque raffle ticket, event T-shirt and the Friday eve- ning activities. Vendors, live music and food will be available at the park. Spec- tators can participate in a poker walk for $5. Awards will be pre- sented in more than a dozen classes, including motor- cycles. 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