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LOCAL A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 Old time musicians to fi ddle around in Hermiston By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR For some toe-tappin’ tunes, area senior citizens won’t want to miss a performance by the Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers. Those who attend can enjoy the music or kick up their heels on the dance fl oor as part of a fundraiser at the Harkenrider Senior Activity Cen- ter. The event, which is open to ages 60 and over, is Saturday at 6 p.m. at 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. The cover charge is $5 per person. Also, people are invited to come early for a spaghetti dinner, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the senior center. The meal will be served up beginning at 5 p.m. The fee for the dinner also is $5. The Blue Mountain Old Time Fid- dlers Association is committed to the preservation of traditional music. Per- formances by the association are as varied as the members — who hail from all across the region. While most of the musicians reside in Eastern Ore- gon, some of the members are scattered throughout the Pacifi c Northwest and beyond. In other Harkenrider Senior Activ- ity Center news, Judy Fordice said the building has regular open hours. By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR Contributed photo The Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers will perform Saturday. Unless otherwise posted, it is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities throughout the week include everything from morning cof- fee and conversation to various exer- cise classes, game times and arts and crafts activities. Also, currently lunches are being served Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 12:30 p.m. Meal service will be available Monday through Friday beginning April 29. The regular meal cost is $4 per per- son and free for ages 10 and under. Meals on Wheels (call by 10 a.m.) or take-out service (call by 11 a.m.) are available by calling 541-567-3582. And, rides to the center can be arranged by calling 541-571-7134. For more information about activi- ties at the senior center, contact hsc@ hermiston.or.us, 541-567-3582 or search Facebook for “Hermiston senior center.” The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes, waffl es, French toast, hash browns, sausage, ham and drinks for $6. The fl ea market and craft sale fea- tures such items as books, towels, baked items, candy, Easter baskets and jewelry. Also, people can rent vendor space for $8. For more information, call Pat at 541-567-5706 or Doris at 541-567-8663. ment coordinator, estimates that volun- teers will be needed for approximately 12-18 hours as part of its Commu- nity Investment Committees. The time commitment includes a pair of evening meetings and participating in three to fi ve site visits between April 11-25. The United Way partners with com- munity organizations to help provide funding for needed programs and ser- vices. For more information, contact Harrington at beth@uwbluemt.org or 541-276-2661 for more information. BRIEFS Free program highlights piano accompaniment A free workshop for pianists, piano teachers and others who are interested is being offered by the Umatilla-Mor- row District of the Oregon Music Teachers Association. Matt Katz will present “Becom- ing the Accompanist” Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyte- rian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Pre-registration is not required. Katz will discuss basic activities that can assist students in becoming an accompanist. The presentation will cover how to quickly learn a song by ear as well as sight-reading an accom- panied piece quickly. The workshop includes demonstrations and audience participation. For more information, contact Sue Nelson at 541-276-0346 or music- doc3@mac.com. Columbia Grange announces Saturday events A fl ea market and breakfast is planned this weekend at the Columbia Grange. The event is Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the grange hall, 32339 Diagonal Blvd., Hermiston. Chocolate Derby reins in support for Dream Catcher Black Acre Farm hosts fl ea market More than two dozen vendors will be on hand during a fl ea market and rummage sale in Lexington. Antiques, vintage items, homemade crafts, jewelry, second hand materi- als and more will be available for pur- chase. The event is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black Acre Farm, 71634 Baseline Lane, Lexington. Also, locally roasted coffee, baked goods and a taco truck will be onsite. For more information, contact Andrea Nelson at blackacre.local@ gmail.com or 541-720-4399. United Way needs committee members The United Way of Umatilla and Morrow Counties is looking for com- munity members interested in assisting with its funding allocation process. Beth Harrington, resource develop- Nominations open for administrative assistant award The Hermiston Chamber of Com- merce announced it is seeking nomi- nations for the administrative profes- sional of the year. People are encouraged to nominate their administrative assistant to be rec- ognized during a special Administra- tive Professionals Day Luncheon. The event is Tuesday, April 23 at 11:45 a.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets are $20 each. In addition to lunch and celebrat- ing administrative assistants, comedian Alex Zerbe will provide entertainment. Nominations are due by Friday, April 12. Also, table sponsors are needed by April 19. For more information or tickets, contact 541-567-6151, kelly@hermis- tonchamber.com or visit www.hermis- tonchamber.com. It’s time to giddy-up and help raise money for Dream Catcher Therapeutics. The nonprofi t organiza- tion provides individuals with physical, emotional and developmental chal- lenges an opportunity to discover their abilities and stir up hope through equine activities. Participants engage in riding, grooming and bonding with horses. The Chocolate Derby benefi t event, is Satur- day, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Hamley Slickfork Saloon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendle- ton. Tickets are $30 each or $225 for a table of eight. Those attending are invited to don their best Derby attire. In addition to enjoy- ing an evening fi lled with chocolate, the event fea- tures silent and live auc- tions, raffl es and live music by Whiskey for Breakfast. Raffl e tickets for an approximately 72-inch by 84-inch quilt fi nished and quilted by Colleen Black- wood will be available for purchase. They are $5 each or fi ve for $20. Dream Catcher works with individuals of all ages. Clinical studies indi- cate positive results from equine assisted activi- ties, including people with multiple sclerosis, cere- bral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, stroke and traumatic brain injury. Volunteers are welcome at Dream Catcher. A train- ing session will be held Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. For more about Dream Catcher or to buy tickets for the Chocolate Derby, call 541-377-1479, email dreamcatchertherapeu- tics@gmail.com or visit www.dreamcatchertrc.org. Tickets can also be pur- chased at Pendleton Art + Frame, 36 S.W. Court Ave. WORSHIP COMMUNITY LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston t. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. First United Methodist Church Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available Check us out on Face Book Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 Hermiston Jr. Academy 1300 NW Academy Lane, • Hermiston Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church The Full Gospel Home Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday ...............................English 7:00 am Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm ...............................Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am ..........................Bilingual 11:00 am ..............................Spanish 1:00 pm Office..............................567-5812 First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” 1520 W ORCHARD AVE Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE, SERVING PEOPLE www.hermistonnazarene.org Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:30am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston To share your worship times call 541-278-2678
