Coming Events Calendar: Dec. 7, 2009
Published 10:32 am Monday, December 7, 2009
The EO publishes a list of coming events as space allows. It’s posted
each Monday at www.eastoregonian.com.
All items are assumed free, nonprofit and open to the public unless
otherwise noted. Coming events items should be submitted well in
advance to Calendar c/o East Oregonian, 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton,
OR 97801, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838 or community@eastoregonian.com.
MONDAY, DEC. 7
COFFEE & BOOKS, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For adults, Call 541-966-0380
for more information.
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First
St.
CRAFT TIME WITH TERRI, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library children’s
area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Make a beaded jingle bell chime.
For ages 6 and up. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 6-8 p.m., 613 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Crafts,
jewelry, handbags, skin care products and more. Refreshments, music and
door prizes.
KNITTERS @ PENDLETON LIBRARY, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
COLLEGE COMMUNITY THEATRE AUDITIONS, 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Theatre,
Pioneer Hall, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton. Auditions are being held for “You Can’t Take It With You”;
12 men and seven adult women are needed. Cold readings; no prepared
materials are necessary. Perusal scrips are on reserve at the BMCC
library. Call 541-278-5928 for more information.
“CHRISTMAS IS” MUSICAL, 7 p.m., Heppner United Methodist Church, 175 W.
Church St. Presented by the Heppner Community Choir. Tickets are $10
for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and $25 per family. A portion
of the proceeds will be donated to the music programs in Heppner
schools. Call 541-676-9224 for tickets, or for more information.
CHRISTMAS CANDY-MAKING CLASS, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Council chambers,
144 N. Alder Place, Pilot Rock. Demonstrations by local artisans are
included. Call 541-443-2030 or 541-443-5832 for more information.
TUESDAY, DEC. 8
EOCI CRAFT SALE, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Oregon Correctional
Institution red storage building (behind the visitor parking lot), 2500
Westgate. Birdhouses, bowls, cutting boards, chests, rocking horses,
bird feeders, plant stands, toys and more are available. Open to the
public; cash and money orders only. Limited to stock on hand. Call
Kathy Murray at 541-278-7302 for more information.
COLLEGE COMMUNITY THEATRE AUDITIONS, 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Theatre,
Pioneer Hall, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton. Auditions are being held for “You Can’t Take It With You”;
12 men and seven adult women are needed. Cold readings; no prepared
materials are necessary. Perusal scrips are on reserve at the BMCC
library. Call 541-278-5928 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9
EOCI CRAFT SALE, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Oregon Correctional
Institution red storage building (behind the visitor parking lot), 2500
Westgate. Birdhouses, bowls, cutting boards, chests, rocking horses,
bird feeders, plant stands, toys and more are available. Open to the
public; cash and money orders only. Limited to stock on hand. Call
Kathy Murray at 541-278-7302 for more information.
CARDS, CRAFTS & COFFEE, 10 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Rec Center
Foundation Room, 503 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Fee is $1 per
visit. Call 541-276-8100 for more information.
STORY TIME WITH KIMBRA, 10 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave.
KRAFTY KIDS, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400
S. Main St., Pendleton. Christmas crafts for ages four and up. Free for
CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime at
541-276-1066 for more information.
LADIES’ NIGHT SING-OFF, 5-11 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret, Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Beverage specials for
ladies and food discounts for all. Live karaoke starting at 7 p.m.
LADIES NIGHT OUT, 5-7:30 p.m., Seasons Gift & Garden House,
1180 Tutuilla Road, Unit 2, Pendleton. Door prizes, drawings, food and
more. Bring a friend. Call 541-276-6442 fore more information.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
SPECIAL?DRIVE-THRU NIGHT AT FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-8 p.m., Umatilla
County Fairgrounds, 515 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy viewing of
millions of twinkling lights from the warmth of your vehicle. A special
guest appearance by Santa Claus.
SIMPLE SCIENCE, 3-4 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S.
Main St., Pendleton. Taco sauce penny cleaner experiment. For ages 6
and up. Free for CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call
Jaime at 541-276-1066 for more information.
A VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS, 4:30-6 p.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E.
Main St., Athena. Children of all ages are welcome to have a photo
taken with Santa; parents may bring a camera or an amateur
photographer will be on site. Call Carrie Bremer at 541-566-2470 for
more information.
A NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN EVENING, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public
Library children’s area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Stories,
songs and ornament making for children and their favorite grown-up.
Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220
S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her
piano prowess. Call 541-276-8118 for more information.
VISIT WITH SANTA, 6-7 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St.,
Weston. Photos will be taken, free of charge. Call 541-566-2378 for
more information.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School theater, 1800 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the
ghosts that teach him the meaning of Christmas. Tickets are $6 at
Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door.
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and
board games, snacks and prizes. Call Marsha at 541-481-3365 for more
information.
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret, Wildhorse Casino
& Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians:
Daniel Dugar and Armon Williams. No cover.
FRIDAY, DEC. 11
COMPUTER BASICS: LEARN TO USE THE INTERNET AND E-MAIL, 8:30 a.m.,
Pendleton Public Library computer area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Limited to eight people; sign up by calling 541-966-0380.
FRIDAY FUN, 9:15 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Stories, songs, crafts and a snack with the “giving”
theme. For children ages 0 and up. Free for members; non-members pay $3
admission fee. Call Jaime at 541-276-1066 for more information.
FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-9 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Event includes free admittance to view lighted
displays, a holiday bazaar in Thompson Hall. Climb aboard Engine 23 or
pay a small fee to ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fairgrounds.
TOUR OF BETHLEHEM VILLAGE, 5-9 p.m., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist
Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. Twenty-minute tours run throughout the
evening. Call Sheila at 541-720-9315 for more information.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School theater, 1800 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the
ghosts that teach him the meaning of Christmas. Tickets are $6 at
Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door.
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m., Ukiah School, 208
Hill St., Ukiah. A selection of holiday treasures featuring the Inland
Northwest Orchestra and Chorale. Free admission; tax-deductible
donations accepted. Refreshments will be served. Call 541-289-4696 for
more information.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY,” 7 p.m., Riverside High
School, 210 Boardman Ave., Boardman. Tickets $6 adults, $4
students/seniors at the door. All proceeds benefit the RHS?Drama Club.
Call Sheila at 541-481-2525 for more information.
CHASE & THE REACH, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B. No cover.
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bethel Assembly of God Church
fellowship hall, 1109 Airport Road, Pendleton. Vendors are needed. Call
LaVonne at 541-379-5508 for more information.
30TH ANNUAL ST. MARY’S BAZAAR, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Craft vendors will display
their wares and brunch, lunch and dessert will be available for
purchase. $1 entrance fee. All proceeds support St. Marys Community
Outreach. Call Karen at 541-276-2751 for more information.
ARTISTS’ RECEPTION, 1-3 p.m., Suncatcher Studio & Fine Crafts,
508 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Randy Klassen, special guest artist
for December, and photographers Barney Krom and Lori Montgomery will be
on hand to discuss their work. Refreshments will be served. Call
541-938-6379 for more information.
FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-9 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Event includes free admittance to view lighted
displays, a holiday bazaar in Thompson Hall. Climb aboard Engine 23 or
pay a small fee to ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fairgrounds.
TOUR OF BETHLEHEM VILLAGE, 5-9 p.m., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist
Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. Twenty-minute tours run throughout the
evening. Call Sheila at 541-720-9315 for more information.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School theater, 1800 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the
ghosts that teach him the meaning of Christmas. Tickets are $6 at
Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door.
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m., Echo Community
Center, Echo City Hall. A selection of holiday treasures featuring the
Inland Northwest Orchestra and Chorale. Free admission, but tickets
will be required for admission; tax-deductible donations accepted.
Refreshments will be served. Call 541-289-4696 for tickets, or for more
information.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY,” 7 p.m., Riverside High
School, 210 Boardman Ave., Boardman. Tickets $6 adults, $4
students/seniors at the door. All proceeds benefit the RHS?Drama Club.
Call Sheila at 541-481-2525 for more information.
CHASE & THE REACH, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B. No cover.
SUNDAY, DEC. 13
DOOR OF HOPE CONCERT AND WORSHIP SERVICE, 10 a.m., Umatilla Community
Presbyterian Church, 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla. A five-woman ensemble
will share their ministry and original music. Free and open to the
public. Call 541-922-3250 for more information.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND SOUP SUPPER, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Harris Jr.
Academy, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. Lots of craft items for sale
and soup, bread, drink and dessert for $5 per person. Call 541-276-0615
for more information.
HOLIDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 3:15 p.m., Vert Auditorium, 400 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Performances by the Oregon East Symphony Chorale,
A-Sharp Players, Preludes, Young Voices of Eastern Oregon and Men’s
Chorus, conducted by William Mayclin, and other community musical
groups. Tickets are $16/$20, available at the OES office, 345 S.W.
Fourth St., Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door. Call
541-276-0320 for more information.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA, 4 p.m., Ingle Chapel, 85372 Highway 339,
Milton-Freewater. Tom Fettke’s “An Evening in December” will be
performed by the combined choirs of the Ingle Chapel and First
Christian churches. Call 541-938-3854 for more information.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER, 4-6:30 p.m., Heppner Senior Center, 293 N.
Gale St., Heppner. Ham dinner with all the fixings. Free and open to
the public. Sponsored by the Heppner Christian Church. Call
541-676-9209 for more information.
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS HOLIDAY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Echo Community
Center, Echo City Hall. A selection of holiday treasures featuring the
Inland Northwest Orchestra and Chorale. Free admission, but tickets are
required for admission; tax-deductible donations accepted. Refreshments
will be served. Call 541-289-4696 for tickets, or for more information.
FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-8 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Event includes free admittance to view lighted
displays, a holiday bazaar in Thompson Hall. Climb aboard Engine 23 or
pay a small fee to ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fairgrounds.
TOUR OF BETHLEHEM VILLAGE, 5-9 p.m., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist
Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. Twenty-minute tours run throughout the
evening. Call Sheila at 541-720-9315 for more information.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main,
Milton-Freewater. Tom Fettke’s “An Evening in December” will be
performed by the combined choirs of the Ingle Chapel and First
Christian churches. Call 541-938-3854 for more information.
MONDAY, DEC. 14
COFFEE & BOOKS, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For adults, Call 541-966-0380
for more information.
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First
St.
CRAFT TIME WITH TERRI, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library children’s
area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Create cute clothespin reindeer.
For ages 6 and up. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 6-8 p.m., 613 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Crafts,
jewelry, handbags, skin care products and more. Refreshments, music and
door prizes.
KNITTERS @ PENDLETON LIBRARY, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
HOLIDAY MUSIC CONCERT, 7 p.m., Pioneer Hall Theatre, Blue Mountain
Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave. The BMCC choir, guitar
ensemble Catlin Martin and the BMCC?vocal quartet will perform. Free
admission.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15
DENNIS DAUBLE BOOK SIGNING, 3-5 p.m., Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Dauble will be signing copies of his book “Fishes of
the Columbia Basin.” Call 541-276-7323 for more information.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD, 4-5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For students in grades 6-12 to help
plan teen activities for the library and recommend books, movies and
music. Call 541-966-0830 for more information.
ART HOUSE WRITERS, 5-6 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts kitchen, 214
N. Main St., Pendleton. Community writing group. Participants are
encouraged to bring a short piece of writing. Contact Mary at mthouvenel@gmail.com
for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
CARDS, CRAFTS & COFFEE, 10 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Rec Center
Foundation Room, 503 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Fee is $1 per
visit. Call 541-276-8100 for more information.
STORY TIME WITH KIMBRA, 10 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave.
KRAFTY KIDS, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400
S. Main St., Pendleton. Christmas crafts for ages four and up. Free for
CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime at
541-276-1066 for more information.
LADIES’ NIGHT SING-OFF, 5-11 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret, Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Beverage specials for
ladies and food discounts for all. Live karaoke starting at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 17
CELEBRATE HEPPNER, 6 p.m. Heppner Elks Lodge, 142 N. Main St. Holders
of Rewards Cards may enter them in a drawing for prizes. Dinner, photos
with Santa and an introduction of the exchange students and their host
families will take place downstairs, with Christmas cookies, punch and
coffee available upstairs during Rewards Card prize drawings. Call
541-676-5536 for more information.
SIMPLE SCIENCE, 3-4 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S.
Main St., Pendleton. Glow in the dark squidy experiment. For ages 6 and
up. Free for CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime
at 541-276-1066 for more information.
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220
S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her
piano prowess. Call 541-276-8118 for more information.
TEEN PHOTO EDITING WORKSHOP, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library teen
area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Use iMacs and photo editing
software to create great images for albums, scrapbooks and more. Call
541-966-0380 for more information.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School theater, 1800 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the
ghosts that teach him the meaning of Christmas. Tickets are $6 at
Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door.
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and
board games, snacks and prizes. Call Marsha at 541-481-3365 for more
information.
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret, Wildhorse Casino
& Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians:
Michael Agostini and Lisa Myers. No cover.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18
FRIDAY FUN, 9:15 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Stories, songs, crafts and a snack with the “Christmas”
theme. For children ages 0 and up. Free for members; non-members pay $3
admission fee. Call Jaime at 541-276-1066 for more information.
FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-9 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Event includes free admittance to view lighted
displays, a holiday bazaar in Thompson Hall. Climb aboard Engine 23 or
pay a small fee to ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fairgrounds.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School theater, 1800 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the
ghosts that teach him the meaning of Christmas. Tickets are $6 at
Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door.
GIMME SOME LOVIN’, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Blues Brothers tribute.
No cover.
SATURDAY, DEC. 19
WHITE EAGLE GRANGE “ALL YOU CAN EAT” BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Grange Hall,
between Pendleton and Pilot Rock on Highway 395. Suggested donation $5
per person, $3 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Pancakes, French toast, ham,
sausage, potatoes, eggs, biscuits & gravy and beverages. Call
Gail at 541-276-3778 for more information.
BLUEGRASS JAM, 4 p.m., Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S.
Main St., Pendleton. Come listen or join in. No cover; all ages.
FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-9 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Event includes free admittance to view lighted
displays, a holiday bazaar in Thompson Hall. Climb aboard Engine 23 or
pay a small fee to ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fairgrounds.
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL,” 7 p.m., Pendleton High School theater, 1800 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the
ghosts that teach him the meaning of Christmas. Tickets are $6 at
Armchair Books, 39 S.W. Dorion Ave., or at the door.
GIMME SOME LOVIN’, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Blues Brothers tribute.
No cover.
SUNDAY, DEC. 20
FESTIVAL?OF?LIGHTS, 5-8 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 515 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Event includes free admittance to view lighted
displays, a holiday bazaar in Thompson Hall. Climb aboard Engine 23 or
pay a small fee to ride a horse-drawn carriage around the fairgrounds.
MONDAY, DEC. 21
COFFEE & BOOKS, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For adults, Call 541-966-0380
for more information.
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First
St.
CRAFT TIME WITH TERRI, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library children’s
area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Snow buddies and penguins. For
ages 6 and up. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
KNITTERS @ PENDLETON LIBRARY, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
TUESDAY, DEC. 22
WINTER BREAK READ-IN, 1-5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Bring a pillow and find a book to indulge in.
Participants will be entered into a drawing for one of three Papa
Murphy’s pizzas and soda; drawing will be held at 5 p.m. Call
541-966-0380 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23
CARDS, CRAFTS & COFFEE, 10 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Rec Center
Foundation Room, 503 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Fee is $1 per
visit. Call 541-276-8100 for more information.
STORY TIME WITH KIMBRA, 10 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave.
CHRISTMAS STORY HOUR, 3 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400
S. Main St., Pendleton. Come in for Christmas stories, hot chocolate
and candy canes. Free for CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission
fee. Call Jaime at 541-276-1066 for more information.
LADIES’ NIGHT SING-OFF, 5-11 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret, Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Beverage specials for
ladies and food discounts for all. Live karaoke starting at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 24
SET-UP?PARTY?FOR?COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER, 1 p.m., Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Call 541-567-8600 or on Christmas Eve, call
541-567-3582 for more information.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER, 4:30-6 p.m., Pioneer Hall Student Union, Blue
Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave. Free Christmas dinner
for area residents who otherwise might spend the holiday alone.
Transportation can be arranged by calling Tammie at 541-278-5951; meals
also can be delivered by calling the same number. Tax-deductible
donations are accepted.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, 5:30-7 p.m., New Hope Community Church, 1350 S.
Highway 395, Hermiston. Call 541-567-8441 for more information.
CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 518 N.
Main St., Milton-Freewater. All are welcome. Call 541-938-3854 for more
information.
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, 6:45 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, 1911 S.E.
Court Ave., Pendleton. Come as you are and enjoy Christmas carols,
special music and communion. Call 541-276-6417 for more information.
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and
board games, snacks and prizes. Call Marsha at 541-481-3365 for more
information.
FRIDAY, DEC. 25
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. For meal delivery or a ride, call
541-567-3013 or on Christmas Day, call 541-567-3582.
FRIDAY FUN, 9:15 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Stories, songs, crafts and a snack for children ages 0
and up. Free for members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime
at 541-276-1066 for more information.
ECONOLINES, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort &
Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Country. No cover.
SATURDAY, DEC. 26
BLUEGRASS JAM, 4 p.m., Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S.
Main St., Pendleton. Come listen or join in. No cover; all ages.
ECONOLINES, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort &
Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Country. No cover.
MONDAY, DEC. 28
COFFEE & BOOKS, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For adults, Call 541-966-0380
for more information.
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First
St.
CRAFT TIME WITH TERRI, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library children’s
area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Make a time capsule for the New
Year; “funky junk” provided. For ages 6 and up. Call 541-966-0380 for
more information.
KNITTERS @ PENDLETON LIBRARY, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting
room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Call 541-966-0380 for more information.
TUESDAY, DEC. 29
KRAFTY KIDS, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400
S. Main St., Pendleton. New Year’s crafts for ages four and up. Free
for CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime at
541-276-1066 for more information.
ART HOUSE WRITERS, 5-6 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts kitchen, 214
N. Main St., Pendleton. Community writing group. Participants are
encouraged to bring a short piece of writing. Contact Mary at mthouvenel@gmail.com
for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30
CARDS, CRAFTS & COFFEE, 10 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Rec Center
Foundation Room, 503 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Fee is $1 per
visit. Call 541-276-8100 for more information.
STORY TIME WITH KIMBRA, 10 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave.
KRAFTY KIDS, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400
S. Main St., Pendleton. New Year’s crafts for ages four and up. Free
for CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime at
541-276-1066 for more information.
LADIES’ NIGHT SING-OFF, 5-11 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret, Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Beverage specials for
ladies and food discounts for all. Live karaoke starting at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 31
NEW YEAR’S AT NOON, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern
Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Celebrate the New Year with crafts,
goodies and games. Count down to the balloon drop at noon. Free for
CMEO members; non-members pay $3 admission fee. Call Jaime at
541-276-1066 for more information.
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220
S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her
piano prowess. Call 541-276-8118 for more information.
LET ‘ER BUCK BALL, 7:30 p.m., Hamley Steakhouse, 8 S.E. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. The kickoff event for the 100th anniversary of the Pendleton
Round-Up will include live entertainment, food by Hamley Steakhouse and
live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150 and may be purchased at the
Pendleton Round-Up office, 1114 S.W. Court Ave., or by calling
800-457-6336; at Hamley and Co., 30 S.E. Court Ave., or at www.hamleyco.com/webstore;
or at the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce, 501 S. Main St. Proceeds
support the Pendleton Round-Up Centennial Plaza project. Call Tim
Hawkins at 541-276-6332 for more information.
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and
board games, snacks and prizes. Call Marsha at 541-481-3365 for more
information.
SONIC FUNK ORCHESTRA, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B?party band.
No cover.
CARRIE CUNNINGHAM AND THE SIX SHOOTERS, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Rivers
Events Center, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331,
Pendleton. Tickets $10. New Year’s Eve Dessert Parlor and no-host bar
will be open to ticket holders. Purchase tickets at www.wildhorseresort.com
or by calling 800-494-8497.
FRIDAY, JAN. 1
SONIC FUNK ORCHESTRA, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B?party band.
No cover.
SATURDAY, JAN. 2
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W.
Roosevelt Ave., Stanfield. Cost is $4.50 for adults, $2 for children;
takeout service is available. Call 541-449-1332 for more information.
BLUEGRASS JAM, 4 p.m., Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S.
Main St., Pendleton. Come listen or join in. No cover; all ages.
SONIC FUNK ORCHESTRA, 8 p.m., Wildfire Cabaret at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B?party band.
No cover.
TUESDAY, JAN. 19
OPEN?HOUSE, Guardian Care Center, 431 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Learn
about our county’s child abuse assessment center. Call 541-276-6774 for
more information.
