COMMUNITY
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Nazarene church prepares to dash for diapers
Fun runs of 5k and 10k
are set March 7 through
Riverfront Park to help
collect diapers
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
People are encouraged to
start collecting packages of
diapers in anticipation of
the Diaper Dash.
The Hermiston Church
of the Nazarene is host-
ing the event for the sixth
year as a way to provide a
basic need for parents in the
community.
The Diaper Dash is Sat-
urday, March 7 at 9 a.m.
Registration begins at
8 a.m. — the “fee” is a
package of diapers.
Dawn Kennison-Kerri-
gan said the unique event
was created after a group
of teens approached the
church’s pastor, Rev. Eric
Fritz, inquiring about ways
they could help people in
the community.
Somehow, the idea of
diapers came up — and the
Diaper Dash was born.
Providing diapers, Ken-
nison-Kerrigan said, is a
practical way to help ease
a burden in times of need.
They are distributed to sin-
gle moms and dads, par-
ents, grandparents and local
agencies.
The 5K and 10K fun run/
walk begins and ends at the
church, at 1520 W. Orchard
Ave. The route goes
through Riverfront Park,
along the Oxbow Trail and
down 11th Street.
A goal of 15,000 diapers
has been set — last year’s
event was just shy of the
10,000 mark.
Donations will be dis-
tributed through various
organizations throughout
the year.
Also, organizers indicate
that sizes 4-6 are the great-
est need, as well as some
pull-ups.
For more information,
contact
541-567-3677,
hermistonnaz@gmail.
com, visit www.hermis-
tonnazarene.org or search
Facebook.
BRIEFS
Brass Fire off ers sizzling
Valentine’s performance
A sweet evening of music will fea-
ture the sounds of Brass Fire on Valen-
tine’s Day.
Fronted by Hermiston’s Brad
Rozema, the regional horn band will
serve up Big Band Era music as well
as blues, soul, rock and a few special
“love songs” for Valentine’s Day. The
group will play Friday from 7-10 p.m.
at the Red Lion, 304 S.E. Nye Ave.,
Pendleton. There is no cover charge.
Also, two dance fl oors offer plenty of
room to get up and move to the music.
The musicians perform everything
from Elvis and Chicago to Santana
and Earth Wind & Fire. The band fea-
tures saxophones, trumpets, trombone,
piano, bass, guitar and drums. In addi-
tion, members of the group share the
mic for vocal renderings.
For more information about Brass
Fire, email brassfi reband@gmail.com
or visit www.facebook.com/brassfi re.
Community center hosts family
night, holiday activity
An evening of family fun is avail-
able on Valentine’s Day at the Hermis-
ton Community Center.
Presented by Hermiston Parks &
Recreation, Family Friday Night is
Feb. 14 from 4-7 p.m. at 415 S. High-
way 395. The event features bouncy
houses, a bungee run and a variety of
games, including cornhole, ping pong,
Mario Kart and more. The cost is $5
per person.
Also, No School Monday Madness
is offered Monday, Feb. 17 (President’s
Day) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., also at the
community center. Open to students
10 and older, parents can check their
kids in and head to work. Indoor activ-
ities provide opportunities for safe fun
during the holiday from school. The
entry fee is $5 per student for the all
day play event.
Concessions are available with cash
purchases at both events. Also, pre-reg-
istration is encouraged. For more infor-
mation or to register, call 541-667-
5018 or visit www.hermiston.or.us/
parks-recreation/home.
Additional
information is available at www.face-
book.com/hermistonrec.
ArtWORKz seeks youth art for
show, contest
Artists from throughout the region
who are 18 and under are encouraged
to enter an art show and competition
that includes prizes and awards in sev-
eral age groups.
The entry deadline for 2020 Art-
WORKz Junior Art Show & Competi-
tion is Saturday at Tamástslikt Cultural
Institute, off Interstate 84 at Exit 216,
Mission. In addition to showing their
work in a professional gallery setting,
participants may offer their works for
sale during the show. Each artist will
set their own price and Tamástslikt will
collect a 30% commission on artwork
sold.
All art media forms are welcome.
Submissions may be an individual’s
work or the result of a collaborative
Contributed photo
Nearly 10,000 diapers were collected during the 2019 Diaper Dash at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. In its sixth year,
organizers are hoping to collect 15,000 diapers during the March 7 event.
effort. For group pieces, all artists are
to be identifi ed and must be under the
age of 19.
The show runs Feb. 22 through
April 4. Admission to the exhibit is free
on the opening day. The artists’ recep-
tion, which includes awards presenta-
tions, is Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m.
For more information, including
ArtWORKz entry forms, visit www.
tamastslikt.org. For questions, con-
tact Randy Melton, collections curator,
at 541-429-7700 or randall.melton@
tamastslikt.org.
Former pastors to speak at
Christian center
A pair of familiar faces will serve
as guest speakers this weekend at the
Hermiston Christian Center.
Former pastors Mike and Tami
Johnson will share during the Sun-
day worship service at 10 a.m. at the
church, 1825 W. Highland Ave. The
couple served at Hermiston Christian
Center during the mid-1990s.
For more information, call the
church offi ce at 541-567-3480 or email
Holly Pixton at hpixton@machmedia.
net.
Boardman hosts Daddy
Daughter Dance
Recognizing the bonds between
daughters and their fathers, Boardman
has plans for a special dance.
In its third year, the Daddy Daugh-
ter Dance is Saturday, Feb. 15 from
6-8:30 p.m. at the Boardman Pool &
Recreation Center, 311 N. Olson Road.
Tickets are $30 per couple and $10 for
each additional daughter.
The special night offers dads and
their daughters, ages 3 and up, a chance
to enjoy each other’s company while
listening to DJ music and eating snacks.
In addition, portraits will be taken and
a special craft project features making
a photo frame to help preserve memo-
ries of the evening.
For more information, call 541-616-
1050 or visit www.boardmanpool.com.
Workshop deals in problem
gambling prevention
Rather than merely rolling the dice,
people are encouraged to learn safe
gambling tips and recognize signs that
may indicate a problem.
As part of its “Lunch and Learn”
series, Good Shepherd Medical Cen-
ter will present Problem Gambling
Prevention. The free event is Thurs-
day from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference
Room 2 at the hospital, 610 N.W. 11th
St., Hermiston. While the session and
meal are free, registration is required.
For more information or to register,
contact 541-667-3509 or healthinfo@
gshealth.org.
Veterans’ aff airs to expand
volunteer program
Volunteers interested in working
with aging veterans to help them access
benefi ts and resources are needed
throughout Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Veter-
ans’ Affairs is expanding its Veteran
Volunteer Program across the state
after a successful pilot project in three
counties. The goal of the program is
to equip volunteers with information
so they can help educate and connect
veterans — primarily, seniors in care
home facilities — to their earned ben-
efi ts and other potential resources. A
phased rollout of the project is planned
across the state over the next few years.
“I hear from a lot of people who
want to thank our veterans in a tangi-
ble way, and this is one way volunteers
can have a lasting, positive impact on a
veteran’s life,” said Veteran Volunteer
Coordinator Mark Newell.
The volunteer program is open to
those 18 or older. People who enjoy
working with the aging population and
want to make a difference in the lives
of veterans are encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact Newell
at 503-373-2057, veteranvolunteer@
odva.state.or.us or visit www.oregon-
vetvolunteer.com. Also, for the Herm-
iston veteran services offi ce, call 541-
667-3125 and in Morrow County, call
541-922-6420.
Hermiston library hopes for
author visit
The Hermiston Public Library is
hoping to win a visit from beloved chil-
dren’s author Jan Brett.
Known for her colorful, detailed
depictions of animals and human cul-
tures, Brett’s best-known titles include
“The Mitten,” “The Hat” and “Gin-
gerbread Baby.” This is the 10th year
the author has held a contest to visit a
school or public library.
Brett will visit the library that has
the most supporters who enter the con-
test. Also, the second to 10th place
prizes will be 10 of the author’s books
and 11-100th place will receive an
autographed Jan Brett poster. The con-
test ends Monday, April 20.
To enter, fi ll out the form at www.
janbrett.com. A person may only enter
with their email address one time, and
children under 13 must use their par-
ent’s email address to enter
For more information, stop by the
library at 235 E. Gladys Ave., call 541-
567-2882 or visit www.hermistonli-
brary.us.
Celebration of love serves
spaghetti dinner
An Italian-themed dinner event is
planned as a celebration of love —
both for each other and for God — at
the Hermiston First Christian Church.
That’s Amore! is Sunday from
4-5:30 p.m. at 775 W. Highland Ave.
The meal features spaghetti, garlic
bread, salad and dessert. Also, the eve-
ning includes entertainment in the form
of a couple’s game. Patterned after
“The Newlywed Game,” a long run-
ning game show, spouses will be asked
questions to determine how much they
know about one another.
There is a suggested donation of
$5 per person. Money raised will go
toward fi nishing the nursery project.
For more information, call 541-567-
3013 or visit www.hermistonfcc.com.
WORSHIP
COMMUNITY
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
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”
Sunday School...9:15 am
Worship Service...10:30 am
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
Join Us
On Our Journey
With Jesus.
Children’s Church 10:45 am
Scripture, Tradition and Reason
567-3013
N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston
t. PH: 567-6672
We are an all inclusive Church
who welcomes all.
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
Family service 9am Sunday
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Pastor David Dever
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
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm
NEW BEGINNINGS
The Full Gospel
Home Church
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
www.hermistonlmbc.com
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
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
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