9 GRAB BAG AN ASSORTMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SEPTEMBER 8�15, 2021 Make it and share it With a little help from Art Center East See for yourself. Stop by the center, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, check out www.art- centereast.org, and stay up- dated by subscribing to ACE’s e-newsletter (sign up at www. artcentereast.org/our-story/ newsletter). WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: THE ZEBRA Go! staff L A GRANDE — Art Center East is more than a gallery or a place to shop before the holidays. The center’s programs allow you to make art within its walls or at home; provide platforms for sharing poetry and prose and a weekly exchange to share puzzles; and connect chil- dren with nature and science. Teaching artist Jan Clark leads a two-day watercolor workshop Sept. 25-26. Par- ticipants (age 15 and older) will learn blending techniques as they paint a fun, colorful and sunlit zebra. The cost is $90 for ACE members and $108 for nonmembers. Beginners are welcome. Full details are avail- able at www.artcentereast.org/ calendar/watercolor-workshop- the-zebra/2021-09-25. TAKE & MAKE ART KITS The center’s Take & Make Art Kits are great for travel, outdoor activities, chillin’ by the AC or under a blanket on the couch. There are artist-designed kits for all ages, with new options added regularly at www.artcentereast. org/learn/classes/take-make- art-kits/. POETRY POST The Union County Poetry Post at Art Center East is a place for all to read, write or share a poem. Poems are shared on ACE’s social media along with a weekly prompt to spark creativ- ity. (If you live outside of Union County and would like to add your poem to the collection, email it to info@artcentereast. org or mail it to ACE at P.O. Box 541, La Grande 97850.) WRITING PROJECT The ACE Writing Project hosts author readings and an open mic the third Wednesday of the month. Enjoy an evening of literary arts and learn about the talent hiding in our backyard. Writers of all experience levels and genres are welcome, and it is free to share and to listen. PUZZLE EXCHANGE Trade your puzzles for new ones on the third Saturday of the month from 1-2 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 per puzzle taken home or exchanged, all proceeds benefi t- ing ACE. DISCOVER AFTER SCHOOL Discover After School is a free outdoor program for middle school students that brings to- gether art, science and nature. A collaboration between Art Cen- ter East and the La Grande Parks and Recreation Department, the program begins Sept. 16 and will be off ered from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Oct. 21. Students will go on weekly fi eld trips to Riverside Park and Pete’s Pond for activities such as sculpting, journaling and scien- tifi c explorations. Providing quality and compassion to all his patients. Eagle Cap Excursion Train Dr Sanders specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Anything from foot & ankle pain to diabetic foot care & limb salvage, injuries, surgery, skin or toe nail conditions, sports medicine, he covers it all! Get on board for fun! Homemade Burgers & Fries 2830 10th St Baker City, Oregon Brian Sanders, DPM Accepting most insurances Baker City office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5am Clinic hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-12pm Clinic offices in Ontario (every other monday) John Day (every other monday) La Grande (every Wednesday) 541-524-0122 602 Adams Ave. 541-962-7856 TUES-THUR • 11:30-8 FRI-SAT • 11:30-9 SUN • 12-8 Tickets are available for our busy fall season. Get the details on the website and reserve your seats, now! Book online or call 541.437.3652 www.eaglecaptrainrides.com