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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 COMMUNITY BRIEFS photo credit in the publication. Submission instructions and rules are available at www.oregonfb.org/calendar. For questions, contact Anne Marie Moss at 503-399-1701 or annemarie@oregonfb.org. Domestic Violence Services seeks assistance CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Patrick Temple will ride his unicycle 30 miles to raise money for a church project. Paving the way for Jesus Facing much needed capital improve- ments at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, a member is taking to the streets to raise money. As part of a GoFundMe campaign to raise $3,000 needed to complete payment for the church’s parking lot resurfacing project, Pat- rick Temple will depart Thursday by uni- cycle from the Eastern Regional Airport in Pendleton. He will ride the roughly 30 miles to the church, at 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. The first leg of the journey will take Tem- ple via the Barnhart-Airport extension road before taking to Interstate 84 with a flash- ing chase vehicle close behind for rider safety. The idea grew after months of gener- ous donations by members and friends of the church. With a balance remaining, Temple decided to use a bit of imagination to help raise the rest needed for the project. Temple will be doing Facebook Live broadcasts en route every half hour — look for them via #NazUni. To donate through the fundraiser, visit www.gofundme.com/ unicycling-for-hermnaz-parking-lot. For more about the church, contact 541- 567-3677, hermistonnaz@gmail.com, search Facebook or visit www.hermiston- nazarene.org. Farm bureau sets calendar contest The Oregon Farm Bureau is looking for pictures featuring all aspects of Oregon agriculture for its 2019 Oregon’s Bounty Calendar. Photos can show the products, peo- ple, production, landscape — anything that depicts the beauty, technology, culture or tradition of family farming and ranching in Oregon. The calendar is mailed to more than 67,000 farm bureau members across the state and thousands more are distributed throughout the year. The deadline for photo submissions is Saturday, Sept. 15. Everyone who submits an image and provides their mailing address will receive a complimentary copy of the calendar, which is valued at $20. Those whose photographs are selected will receive Domestic Violence Services has several volunteer opportunities and can benefit from donations. The nonprofit organization provides shel- ter, meals and support services for victims of domestic/sexual violence in Umatilla and Morrow counties. People are needed to assist with yard work at the shelters, chil- dren’s activities, light housekeeping in the offices and help with outreach events. In addition, training is available for the 24-hour crisis line. Also, a variety of food, personal hygiene items and household supplies are needed. For a specific list, visit the organization’s website. Donations are tax-deductible. In addition to the shelters, Domestic Vio- lence Services provides a 24-hour crisis line, safety planning, peer support and referrals for temporary emergency shelter for adult males. Donations can be dropped off at Domes- tic Violence Services offices in Pendleton and Hermiston during business hours. For directions, or to make donation arrange- ments, call 541-276-3322. For more about the organization, visit www.domesticvio- lenceservices-or.org. Ione auxiliary post plans bazaar The Ione American Legion Auxiliary Post 95 is getting a jump start on planning for its annual holiday craft bazaar. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 17. Reservations are currently being taken for table space. For more information, contact Becky Rietmann at 541-720-2040 or becky677. br@gmail.com. Buttercreek Boys perform Monday Old-time music takes center stage as the Buttercreek Boys perform during Music in the Parks. The free event is Monday, July 30 at 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park. People are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. In addition, those attending are welcome to pack a picnic and beverages to enjoy while listening to the music. In case of inclem- ent weather, the performance will be held at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Colum- bia Lane. A group of seasoned musicians, the But- tercreek Boys features Lou Reeves (guitar), Win Weston (guitar), Curt Claughton (fiddle, stand-up bass), Jim Simpson (banjo, harmon- ica) and Rusty Roe (saxophone). In addition, several of the musicians share duties behind the mic. Audience members are encouraged to sing along as the music moves them. The group plays in various regional venues and holds regular rehearsal meetings the sec- ond Wednesday of each month at the Chuck- wagon Cafe in Hermiston. Music in the Parks alternates each Mon- day through Aug. 13 between Irrigon and Boardman marina parks. For more infor- mation, contact Jackie McCauley at utility. clerk@cityofboardman.com, 541-720-1289 or 541-481-9252. FILE PHOTO John Kirwan of the Hermiston City Council took first place in the 2014 seed-spitting contest during the Irrigon Watermelon Festival. This year’s event is Saturday at Irrigon Marina Park. Watermelon festival offers slices of fun By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR A homegrown festi- val that’s going on its 34th year is ready to offer fam- ily friendly fun to go along with lots of watermelons. The Irrigon Watermelon Festival kicks off Saturday with a breakfast from 6:30- 9:30 a.m. While there is a fee to eat, there is no charge to enter Irrigon Marina Park for activities that will run into the night. A parade winds through town beginning at 10 a.m. People are encouraged to register in advance, but may sign up Saturday from 8-9:45 a.m. The main stage enter- tainment headliner is The Wasteland Kings, a La Grande rock ‘n’ roll band. Most of the other acts include people with local roots — including Wade Aylett on at noon and 5 p.m. “He’s an Oregon native and lives in Irrigon,” said Charlene Cooley, one of the event organizers. “He sings country music and he’s really good.” Another highlight is the City Leader Seed Spitting Contest at 3:30 p.m. Area government officials will show their spitting prowess with watermelon seeds. Also back this year is a lip sync contest. Popu- lar during the early days of the festival, it was brought back in 2017 after a 12-year hiatus, Cooley said. “It went over really well,” she said. “People really seemed to like it.” The festival also is known for its raffles — offering people several ways to win. General raf- fle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Items up for grabs include admis- sion to Triple Play Family Fun Park, including Rap- tor Reef indoor waterpark near Coeur d’Alene; tick- ets to Silverwood Theme Park, Tri-City Dust Dev- ils tickets, a Pendleton Round-Up package, gift certificates and swag from local businesses. Also, a 50-50 raffle offers half the pot from sales of the 2018 event button, which costs $2. And, 300 Fishermen’s Dream raffle tickets ($10 each) will be sold. Valued at $1,200, the package fea- tures a guided steelhead trip for six people by Stahl’s Guide Service and a cus- tom steelhead rod by Cast- away Custom Rods. In addition to water- melon sold by the slice, a barbecue chicken din- ner will be available for purchase. More than two dozen vendors are con- firmed, Cooley said. The Oregon National Guard will land a helicopter on the baseball field and dis- play some of their armored vehicles. The adventurous can try the rock climbing wall. The evening crescen- dos with a street dance. Derrick Kestler is get- ting revved up for the event’s car show. He invites people to join the parade and then display their vehi- cle at the park. The partici- pation fee is $15 with reg- istration from 9 a.m. to noon. There are multiple categories and trophy pre- sentations will be made at 3 p.m. For more about the car show, call Kestler at 541-571-0421. For more informa- tion, call Cooley at 541-571-8541 or visit w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / irrigonwatermelonfestival. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Buttercreek Boys will perform old-time music July 30 at Irrigon Marina Park. As part of the Music in the Parks series, there is no admission charge. McKay Creek Estates We need to talk about your driving. Driving represents freedom and independence for people of all ages. Asking an aging parent to hand over their keys can be a difficult and emotional conversation, even when safety is the main concern. • How do I start the conversation? • When is the right time to bring it up? 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