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COMMUNITY A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019 Watermelon festival features slices of summer fun By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR Watermelons take center stage on Saturday during the Irrigon Watermelon Festival. In addition to water- melon by the slice (50 cents) and a seed-spitting contest (4 p.m.), the festival features a parade (10 a.m.), vendor booths, a car show and stage entertainment. In its 35th year, the festival kicks off Saturday with a full break- fast from 6:30-9:30 a.m. for $5. Food can also be pur- chased ala cart. Individuals or groups who haven’t signed up for the parade can still register Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m. The parade, which starts downtown at 10 a.m., will wind its way to Irrigon Marina Park where the fes- tival takes place. Ribbons will be awarded to winning entries. Event coordinator Char- lene Cooley said lots of donations have come in for the raffle. People have a chance to win everything from a 50-inch TV (and other items from the Wal-Mart Distribution Center), a Til- Contributed photo The Irrigon Watermelon Festival spread the word about its 35th annual event during the Boardman Thunder Fourth of July parade. The event is Saturday at Irrigon Marina Park. lamook gift basket and gift cards from local businesses. In addition, tickets for activ- ities/events are up for grabs, including the Tri-City Amer- icans, Tri-City Dust Devils, Show ’n’ Shine revs up in Arlington Air museum salutes Korean War veterans Outdoor fun is cranking up this weekend with the Arlington Show ’n’ Shine. Registration begins Sat- urday at 9 a.m. at Earl Snell Park, located off Interstate 84, Exit 137. There is no fee for spectators. Vehicle entry is $10 per car. The first 50 registered will receive a dash plaque and goodie bag. Nearly two dozen trophies will be awarded in a variety of cat- egories at 3:15 p.m. People are encour- aged to enjoy a day in the shade along the Columbia River. The event also fea- tures kids’ activities, a Hula Hoop contest, a three-on- three basketball tourna- ment and the annual Rub- ber Duck Regatta. Also, the poker walk winner will receive a $150 gift certif- icate to have something made by Ron Wilson Cus- tom Leather. In addition, toys for water play are provided by the Arlington Community Chamber of Commerce. For added safety, lifeguards will be on duty in the lagoon area. Bring an appetite — St. Francis Mission Catholic Church will fire up the bar- becue beginning at 11 a.m. And strawberry shortcake will be served throughout the afternoon by the Meth- odist Church Ladies. For more information, contact 541-626-3426, info@visitarlingtonoregon. com or visit www.visitar- lingtonoregon.com. The Pendleton Air Museum is hosting a special open house to coincide with National Korean War Veter- ans Armistice Day. The free event is Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 21 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. People are invited to stop by for con- versation, coffee and cook- ies with Korean War vet- erans Ken Garrett, Tom Tangney, Richard Allstott and Paul Gadaire. In addi- tion, museum visitors can learn about the historic con- nection between Pendleton and World War II, read vin- tage newspapers or view the memorial to area veterans. The Pendleton Air Museum is a nonprofit orga- nization. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help keep the local history alive. For more information, con- tact 541-278-0141, pendle- tonairmuseum@gmail.com or visit www.pendletonair- museum.org. three summer lunches this week will receive free entry to the laser tag event. The free lunches are Monday through Friday from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. There is no charge for the meals for kids 0-18. For more information, call 541-449-1254. stage during Music in the Parks. The free show is Monday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park. Peo- ple are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In addition, those in attendance are invited to bring a picnic dinner. In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved to Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. The park series alter- nates weekly on Mondays between Irrigon and Board- man marina parks through Aug. 12. For more informa- tion, contact Jackie McCau- ley at 541-720-1289 or util- ity.clerk@cityofboardman. com. BRIEFS Stanfield blasts off with movie night Movies in the Park will feature a screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy.” The free event is Thurs- day at dusk (about 9 p.m.) at Bard Park, Stanfield. There is no admission charge. People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the 2014 action adventure flick. Rated PG-13, the movie stars Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. It was nominated for two Oscars. For more information, call the Stanfield Public Library at 541-449-1254. An evening of laser tag and pizza is available to area teens. The Stanfield Pub- lic Library is hosting the event Monday, July 29 from 9-11 p.m. at Bard Park. It’s open to youths in sixth through 12th grade. The cost is $15 per per- son. Youths who attend A Yakima-based band with influences in alterna- tive rock, grunge, punk, hard rock and psychedelic music will perform in Irrigon. Fonozis will take the Health fair offers extra dose of fun Face painting, a photo booth and free tacos are all a part of the Mirasol Health Fair. Childhood immuniza- tions and sports physicals are available to youths who are accompanied by a par- ent or guardian. In addition, they must have their immu- nization records with them. 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The event headliners are The Wasteland Kings, who perform rock and alt-coun- try. The La Grande-based band will perform at noon, 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Desert Sounds Entertain- ment will crank things up with a DJ street dance begin- ning at 9 p.m. Cooley expressed appre- ciation for Bellinger Farms. She called the partnership with them “fabulous.” “They are generous enough to give us melons,” she said. “We let them know our needs and they accom- modate us.” For more information, including a full schedule, search Facebook. For ques- tions, call 541-571-8541 or 541-561-6469. COMMUNITY Teens to take aim with laser tag The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. Farm-City Pro Rodeo, Pend- leton Round-Up, Silver- wood Theme Park and the Portland Spirit. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The winner doesn’t have to be present. Also, the annual 50-50 raffle offers an opportunity to go home with a pocket full of cash. 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