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LOCAL A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAy, ApRIL 24, 2019 Awareness walk steps ‘In Her Shoes’ By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR J eanne Bedolla, an advocate and proj- ect coordinator with Domestic Violence Services, said insight can be drawn from the recent chaos caused by Mother Nature. Flooding at River- front Park in Hermiston has impacted the organiza- tion’s upcoming fundraising awareness event. Despite having plans in place for several months, the result- ing damage at the park requires a change in venue. “In a way, it’s what our clients go through with all the barriers they face,” Bedolla said. “Things hap- pen that are out of their control.” Held in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, “In Her Shoes” is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oxbow Trail, 1100 N.W. Elm Ave. (located behind the One Stop Mart gas station on Northwest 11th Street). The registration fee is $15, which includes an event T-shirt. Also, people can purchase raffle tickets for $1 each or six for $5 for a chance to win prizes. Also on Saturday, Good Shepherd Health Care Sys- tem is holding Steps to Suc- cess, a fun run and walk — with distances of 5K, 10K and 1-mile. Bedolla said proceeds from that event will benefit Domestic Vio- lence Services and the local Special Olympics program. Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini Tess Adams reads information at one of the stations during the 2018 “In Her Shoes.” This year’s experiential walk, which raises awareness for Domestic Violence Services, is Saturday at the Oxbow Trail in Hermiston. Steps to Success starts at 8 a.m., also at the Oxbow Trail. People can register in advance at www.itsyour- race.com or on-site begin- ning at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $15 or $25 with a T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. For questions, call 541-667-3509. “Good Shepherd has been a great supporter of Domestic Violence Ser- vices,” Bedolla said. In its sixth year, the “In Her Shoes” experiential walk provides insight as to what victims of domestic violence and sexual assault go through. Family and friends, Bedolla said, often wonder why victims “don’t just leave.” The activity provides an opportunity for people to learn more about the decision-making pro- cess and barriers that vic- tims face. When participants arrive, they receive a scenario and then advance through sta- tions based on their “deci- sions.” The process, Bedolla said, can be eye-opening as people believe they are making the best decision based on the circumstances. “A lot of times they are shocked,” she said. “Peo- ple think it’s so simple and For more information, call 541-567-2882. secutive years — from its inception in 1992 to 2011, when it was re-named the Terry Robb Acoustic Guitar Muddy Award. In 2017, he received the Muddy Award for Lifetime Achievement. Limited to 12 people, the workshop is Sunday, May 19 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Pendle- ton. It’s open to guitar play- ers of all levels. The cost is $45 per person. Robb also will perform a free all-ages show Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., Pendleton. He’s currently on a limited edition advance release tour for “Confessin’ My Dues.” For more information or to register for the workshop, email info@terryrobb.com. The doors open at 6 p.m. at Irrigon High School, 315 E. Wyoming Ave. A pasta din- ner, which costs $5, will be served at intermission. Also, Dunn said donations are always welcome to help sup- port the club. For more information, call the school at 541-922-5551. contact 541-289-4696, 541- 561-2453, inwm@machme- dia.net or visit www.inland- northwestmusicians.com. Inland musicians host fundraising auction Seniors, veterans and people with disabilities are invited to a Wellness, Safety, Resource Fair. The free event is Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St. Lunch will be available for pur- chase. Also, several raffles will be held. Those who attend can obtain information about support and services avail- able. Also, government and private nonprofit agencies are recruiting for in-home support services. logical.” While a victim of vio- lence might make what seems like the best choice, Bedolla said there are many variables. At the same time, perpetrators of violence are making decisions. “In Her Shoes,” she said, helps peo- ple understand some of the dynamics. The Washington State Coalition Against Domes- tic Violence created “In Her Shoes” as a community education tool. Bedolla said the local organization mod- ified the simulation activity to incorporate it as an actual awareness walk. “It’s better than some- one just explaining what happened because it kind of gets you more into the feeling and emotions of it,” Bedolla said about “In Her Shoes.” A nonprofit organization, Domestic Violence Ser- vices has served Umatilla and Morrow counties for more than 40 years. In addi- tion to shelters in Hermis- ton and Pendleton, it main- tains a 24-hour crisis line (800-833-1161) and pro- vides support services and advocacy activities for vic- tims of sexual assault and domestic violence, includ- ing stalking, teen dating violence and the impact on children. For more information about the organization or to register for “In Her Shoes,” visit www.dvs-or.org. For questions, call 541-276- 3322 or volunteer@dvs-or. org. BRIEFS Good Shepherd offers Collective Goods A large selection of toys, books, gifts and games are featured in the spring Col- lective Goods sale. A fundraiser for the Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary, the event is Tues- day, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, May 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held in Con- ference Room 1 at Good Shepherd, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Proceeds from the event helps in pro- viding scholarships to area students who are pursuing a career in the medical field and for medical equipment at the hospital. For more information, contact June Rosenberg at juner1942@gmail.com. Old time fiddlers to play toe-tappin’ music The Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers encourage people to kick up their heels during an upcoming perfor- mance in Irrigon. The group will perform Saturday at 6 p.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. All ages are welcome. The cost is $5 (kids accompanying adults are free). In addition, people are invited to come early for din- ner, which will be served at 5 p.m. The cost ranges from dessert for approximately $3.50 to $8-$10 for a full meal. For more information, contact Judy Brown at 541- 571-6117 or judydee39@ hotmail.com. Library friends host spring bazaar in Irrigon A variety of vendor booths are featured during the Friends of the Irrigon Library Spring Bazaar. People will find every- thing from artwork, baked goods and candles to jew- elry, crafts, home business products and more. The event is Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Irri- gon Public Library meeting room, 490 N.E. Main St. For more information, call 541-720-3940 or search Facebook. Blues guitarist to offer workshop Hailed as one of the top acoustic blues guitarists, Terry Robb is offering a gui- tar workshop in Pendleton. Born in British Colum- bia and raised in the United States, Robb has won numerous awards for his tal- ent. He has been inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame. In addition, Robb won the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar 19 con- BEST Technology... Value... TV!... Add High Speed Internet /mo. CALL TODAY Save 20%! Subject to availability. Restrictions apply. Internet not provided by DISH and will be billed separately. 1-866-373-9175 Offer ends 7/10/19. 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