COMMUNITY
A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022
Heppner prepares to roll out the green carpet
Wee Bit o’ Ireland
celebration kicks off
March 11
By TAMMY MALGESINI
Hermiston Herald
After a two-year hiatus,
Heppner is gearing up for
more than a wee bit o’ fun.
The Wee Bit o’ Ireland
festival returns for book-
end weekends, March 11-13
and 18-19, including a full
day of food, fun and fami-
ly-friendly activities on Sat-
urday, March 12.
“We have several bene-
fi t breakfasts, an Irish din-
ner, four food vendors and
all our restaurants will be
open. Everyone loves to
eat,” said JoAnna Lamb,
Heppner Chamber of Com-
merce’s executive director.
“We have lots of music, and
the Great Green Parade is on
and growing.”
And you won’t want to
miss the two-day Creative
Arts & Craft Show, on Friday,
March 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and Saturday, March 12,
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. After being
cooped up because of pan-
demic restrictions, all types
of handiwork from residents
hither and yonder will be on
display and available for pur-
chase in the conference room
at Heppner City Hall.
In addition, the Morrow
County Museum will be
Tammy Malgesini/Hermiston Herald, File
A trio of leprechauns wander the streets of Heppner on March 19, 2011, during a past Wee Bit o’ Ireland celebration. After a
two-year hiatus, the 2022 event includes activities on March 11-13 and March 18-19.
open March 11, 1-5 p.m. and
March 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Also, there’s a 3-on-3 bas-
ketball tournament Friday at
5 p.m. at the high school.
A play written by the late
Father Gerry Condon will be
staged March 11, 7 p.m. at
the Gilliam & Bisbee Build-
ing. “The Little Way of St.
Therese,” was performed in
Ione in March 2020 but pan-
demic shutdowns prevented
its curtain call in Heppner.
The St. Patrick’s Catho-
lic Church Altar Society will
provide desserts. Admission
is free, however, donations
are gladly accepted.
The
“Saturday
o’
Brunch” kicks things off
on March 12 at 8 a.m. at
St. Patrick’s Senior Cen-
ter. And an hour later, other
fundraisers start ramping
up throughout the town,
including Ewe-Do Bingo,
the O’Ducky Race and the
Heppner St. Patrick’s Day
Remembrance Walk and
5K run.
Other activities include
the St. Pat’s Polar Plunge,
Welly Toss, Leprechaun
Race, bed races and the
O’Planky team relay race.
Also, the Cruz-In Car Show
returns for its 20th year.
The Great Green Parade
gets rolling at 1 p.m.
Be on the lookout for gold
nuggets scattered on Main
Street on March 12. If you’re
lucky as a leprechaun and
fi nd one between Baltimore
and May streets, take it to the
information booth for a prize.
The Heppner Elks Lodge
turns into Irish Central with
the Irish Coff ee Hour begin-
ning at 10 a.m. Host Tom
Melton will trade barbs and
blarney with special guests.
It includes an Irish Brogue
Contest with cash prizes.
The afternoon Ceili fea-
off ered in Oregon.
Priority is given to stu-
dents who are not at the
top academically, have lim-
ited fi nancial resources,
show the ability to become
upstanding citizens and
have an interest in a trade
or working-class type pro-
fession. While the founda-
tion’s fi rst priority is to help
students interested in a trade
program or trade school, it
also helps students in sev-
eral other areas. The foun-
dation is invested in help-
ing adults return to school
for education or additional
training to better their posi-
tion in the workplace and
community.
Gena Leonard was a nurse
by trade — to honor her,
scholarships also are avail-
able for students attending
nursing school or other med-
ically-related fi elds. Appli-
cants do not have to be cur-
rent high school graduates.
Since it fi rst began the
scholarship program, the
foundation has awarded
2,870 scholarships to local
students, totaling $5.7
million.
Applications are avail-
able at www.leonardfoun-
dation.org, from high school
counselors, at Blue Moun-
tain Community College or
by contacting Tracy Gam-
mell, executive director, at
rglfoundation@qwestoffi ce.
net. The application dead-
line is March 31. For more
information, email Gammell
or mail to P.O. Box 1024,
Hermiston, OR 97838.
1997, raised fi ve children and
are moving to Utah to be closer
to family.
The community is invited to
drop in and wish the Snells well
on Friday, March 11, 4-7 p.m.
at The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E.
Ninth St., Hermiston.
ister and pony up the $40
buy-in. The initial buy-ins
will be paid out to winners.
There’s an optional $20
add-on and re-buys, with
both going to the scholar-
ship fund.
For more information, call
the lodge at 541- 449-3304
or search www.facebook.
com/stanfi eldmooselodge.
tures Whiskey for Breakfast
2-4 p.m. and a traditional
Irish buff et is in the evening.
“We aren’t actually hav-
ing whiskey for breakfast,
but we don’t judge,” Lamb
said. “They are a musical
group out of Pendleton.”
In addition, Flood Town
Books is hosting Celtic
crafts for youths 1:30-
2:30 p.m. Also, 4-6 p.m.,
the bookstore welcomes
Endalos, a new band from
the coast, playing Celtic
folk music. And to lure
you to linger longer, Burnt
Field Brewery is hosting a
beer garden.
Other March 12 enter-
tainment
highlights
include a local talent show
(6 p.m., Gilliam & Bis-
bee Building), the Blue
Mountain Old-Time Fid-
dlers (6:30 p.m., Morrow
County Fairgrounds) and
the Gothard Sisters (7:30-
9:30 p.m., Gilliam & Bis-
bee). There is no admission
fee for the music.
If you wake up bleary-
eyed on Sunday, March 13,
Gateway Cafe has you cov-
ered with a noon Sunday
brunch. After getting your
fi ll, head to Balm Fork Road
for road bowling.
For a full schedule of
events and activity regis-
tration forms, visit www.
heppnerchamber.com.
If
you have questions, call
541-676-5536.
IN BRIEF
Foundation seeks
scholarship applicants
The Red & Gena Leon-
ard Foundation is accept-
ing scholarship applications
to benefi t average students
of good character with poor
fi nancial
circumstances.
The goal is to provide assis-
tance to students who have
a desire to seek further edu-
cational opportunities but
may have a limited ability to
receive scholarships.
Eligible
applicants
include those who will grad-
uate this year or have gradu-
ated in the past or obtained a
GED from Arlington, Board-
man, Condon, Echo, Fossil,
Heppner, Hermiston, Ione,
Irrigon, Monument, Pend-
leton, Pilot Rock, Spray,
Stanfi eld, Ukiah or Umatilla
high schools. Students must
attend an accredited college,
university, community col-
lege, vocational, trade or
technical program based in
Oregon — exceptions may
be made if the training is not
Sendoff scheduled for
Snells prior to move
People are invited to say
farewell to Jeff and Lori Snell
as they prepare to move out of
state.
Clinic director at Eastern
Oregon Physical Therapy, Jeff
Snell received business per-
son of the year during the 2010
Hermiston Chamber of Com-
merce Distinguished Citizens
Awards banquet. The couple,
who moved to Hermiston in
Moose Lodge knows
when to hold ’em
Members of Stanfi eld
Moose Lodge No. 920 and
their guests are dealing in a
Texas hold ‘em tournament.
Money raised from the event
will help with the lodge’s
scholarship fund.
The game gets started
Saturday, March 5, 3 p.m.
at 615 W. Coe Ave., Stan-
fi eld. Those planning to play
should arrive early to reg-
Program provides steps
to healthy living
A 6-week low-intensity
walking program is starting
soon in Hermiston. While
part of the focus is to help
with arthritis pain, anyone
who wants to get more active
is invited to participate.
The Arthritis Founda-
tion’s Walk with Ease pro-
gram can teach people how
to safely make physical
activity a part of everyday
life. It also assists partici-
pants with increased bal-
ance and strength, as well as
improving overall health.
Off ered through Good
Shepherd Health Care Sys-
tem, the program fee is $10,
which includes an Arthritis
Foundation handbook. Open
to all ages, pre-registration is
required for the class, which
begins Monday, March 21 at
Good Shepherd, 610 N.W.
11th St., Hermiston. The ses-
sions are Monday, Wednes-
day and Fridays, 9-10 a.m.
at the hospital.
To register, call 541-667-
3509 or email healthinfo@
gshealth.org. For more
information, search www.
eventbrite.com.
— Hermiston Herald
Specials: Feb 27-Mar 4
%
20
Christian T-Shirts
0
F
F
Feel Great, Live it Up!
541-567-0272
2150 N. First St., Hermiston
WE ARE OPEN TO SERVE YOUR HEALTH NEEDS
NAC - Helps repair lung
tissue
Cell Power - Balances
ph and lowers acid that
causes blood clots
0
F
F
BURN, BURN, BURN
SMOOTHIE
$ 1
DELI SPECIAL
$7.95
Guac-A-Mole Wrap
w/12oz soup
CALL AHEAD AND USE OUR DRIVE THRU!
• WATCH FOR OUR IN STORE SPECIALS •
FACE SHIELDS & MASKS $5-$7
Church
DIRECTORY
First Christian Church
FOSTERS NEEDED!
Fuzzball Animal Rescue is in
need of Fosters, especially
for larger dogs. Short or long
term. If you have the time and
space, please go to our website
www.fuzzballrescue.com and
fill out an application.
Thank you!
“Grow Your Faith Through God”
Sunday School...9:00 am
Worship Service...10:30 am
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
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
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Hermiston Christian
Center & School
Sunday Gathering: 10:00 AM
Pastor David Dever
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............5:00pm
Tues. Creation Club (Sept-May)..4:30pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......5:00pm
Nursery care is available 3 years & under
Kids Club available 4 years-5th grade
Sunday Prayer Gathering: 6:00 PM
NEED PRAYER? CONTACT US!
www.hermistonlmbc.com
1825 W. Highland Ave.
541-567-3480 | hcc4u.org
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
Iglesia Católica Nuestra
Señora de los Ángeles
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
hcc4u2020@gmail.com
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
541-289-4774
Mark Sargent, DVM • Brent Barton, DVM
Robert Thonney, DVM • Jana Parks, DVM, cVMA
Small and Large Animal Care
Mon: 8-6
Tue - Fri: 8-5
Sat: 8-12
Emergency Service
541.567.1138
80489 Hwy 395 N
Hermiston
www.oregontrailvet.com
Due to the
COVID-19
pandemic, animal
shelters need
our help more
than ever. Please
donate to your
local shelter, or
offer to foster an
animal in need.
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
Join Us
N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston
541-567-6672
JOIN OUR INCLUSIVE
CONGREGATION
ON OUR JOURNEY WITH JESUS
Services 9:00am Sundays
In-person or streaming
on Facebook or Zoom
If interested please go to fuzzballrescue.com and fill out an application.
If you are not able to adopt, but would like to foster or donate, visit fuzzballrescue.com
or you can mail in donations to Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue, PO Box 580, Hermiston, OR 97838
Seventh-day
COME WORSHIP
Adventist Church WITH US AT THE
Saturdays
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
English & Spanish Services
541-567-8241
855 W. Highland Ave.
Hermiston, OR 97838
COUNTRY
CHURCH
Sundays at 11:00am
32742 Diagonal Rd.
Hermiston, OR
To advertise in the Church Directory, please contact
Audra Workman 541-564-4538 or email aworkman@eastoregonian.com