4/24 Coming Events
Published 11:51 am Tuesday, April 23, 2019
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION-ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS CLASS, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., BMCC Workforce Training Center, 251 N. Olson Road, Boardman. Learn about applying initiating event and cause analysis tools to reduce job injuries and illnesses. English session begins at 8:30 a.m., Spanish session at 1 p.m. Free, but RSVP required to ensure adequate materials and seats. (Anne Morter 541-481-2099)
MAKING YOUR EVENT MEMORABLE — A ONE DAY WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. One-day workshop gives fresh ideas and expert insights to help shake things up at your next event. Learn how to spark interest in your event through panels and interactive activities. $75 fee includes lunch. (To the Point Collaborative 503-241-7878)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-1332)
ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME, 2-3 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Stories and activities for developmentally disabled children and adults. Free. (541-567-2882)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Registration is required. Classes tailored to the needs of the attendees. (541-966-0380)
BULLET JOURNALS, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Meet and discuss design, layout, technique and more. Washi tape and markers will be available. Free and no registration required. (541-966-0380)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avamere Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session, or just listen. Light refreshments included. (Laura Mecham 541-567-3141)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIVING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., location varies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving directions. (541-969-3057)
COMMUNITY FORUM ON OPIOID ABUSE, 7-9 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Speakers will address opioid abuse in Umatilla County and northeast Oregon. Sponsored by Oregon Washington health Network, Umatilla County Health Department, Umatilla County Human Services, Lifeways, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart and Pendleton Treatment Center. Free. (541-429-8844)
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276-8100)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Stories and activities for young children. (541-966-0380)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For children from 3-6 years old. (541-567-2882)
PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257)
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. For children from birth to age 4. (541-481-2665)
SEN. MERKLEY TOWN HALL MEETING, 5 p.m., Pendleton Early Learning Center commons, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. Sen. Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer questions and invite feedback on how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Free. (Sara Hottman 503-326-3386)
WRITER’S GROUP, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Writing support group offering encouragement, inspiration and motivation. All writers welcome. (Jodi Hansen 541-567-2882)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may be held until 6:30 p.m., then all seats first come, first served; games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Umatilla County citizens with developmental disabilities. 18 years or older, must have proof of age and photo I.D. Basic pot $20, prizes range from $20-$750. (541-567-7615)
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avamere Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy light refreshments, listen to some favorite oldies or join in the jam session. All ages welcome. (Lori 541-567-3141)
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276-8100)
VETERAN, SENIOR AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED RESOURCE FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St., Ione. Health and wellness, safety, community resources, raffles and more. Lunch will be available for purchase. Free admission. (Taranna Patton 541-571-1620)
TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
PENDLETON QUILT SHOW, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Features class by Pam Raby, “Kaleidoscope” challenge quilts, raffle, vendors and more. Entrance fee is $5, good for both days of the show. Raffle tickets $2 each or 6 for $10. (Colleen Blackwood 541-276-4240)
FREE FRIDAY LUNCH, 12 p.m., Echo Community Church, 21 N. Bonanza St., Echo. Everyone welcome.
SPRING BAZAAR, 12-7 p.m., Irrigon Public Library meeting room, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Artwork, baked goods, candles, jewelry, crafts, home business products and more. Free admission (541-720-3940)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo. (541-376-8411)
ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT, 6 p.m., George Park, behind City Hall, Echo. For adults only. Tickets are $25. Prizes include baked goods, gift certificates, handcrafted items, candy and much more. Proceeds benefit the Echo Girl Scouts’ bronze and silver projects. (Jamie Wiseman 541-701-4138)
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. (541-567-6219)
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
IMAC FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. Cost is $4.50 per person. Proceeds benefit the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center. (Peggy Price 541-567-3806)
ECHO ALL CITY YARD SALE AND FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown, Main Street, Echo. Flea market downtown in and around the park and Bridge Street. Yard sale maps will be available.
PENDLETON QUILT SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Features class by Pam Raby, “Kaleidoscope” challenge quilts, raffle, vendors and more. Entrance fee is $5, good for both days of the show. Raffle tickets $2 each or 6 for $10. (Colleen Blackwood 541-276-4240)
WALK “IN HER SHOES”, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Riverfront Park, 302 S.W. 23rd St., Hermiston. Walk in the shoes of a victim of domestic violence, and support Domestic Violence Services. Registration is $15 per person; all registrants receive a T-shirt. Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. Register online at https://sites.google.com/a/domesticviolenceservices-or.org/domestic-violence-services-inc/
SPRING BAZAAR, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Irrigon Public Library meeting room, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Artwork, baked goods, candles, jewelry, crafts, home business products and more. Free admission (541-720-3940)
FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free art classes for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
FRIENDS OF THE HERMISTON LIBRARY SPRING FLING, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Shop for homemade and business goods including soaps, jerky, painted signs, teas and much more. All ages, free admission.
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Workshops, photo scanning and more. (Stephanie Blackburn 541-567-6251)
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
BLUE MOUNTAIN OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 5 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. Toe-tapping fun begins with dinner available for purchase at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. $5 admission, children free with a paying adult. (Judy Brown 541-571-6117)
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
HISSONG PERFORMANCE, 10:45 a.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Spokane religious evangelistic group will present a message in music during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Free. (Janet Collins 541-938-3854)
ENCHILADA FEED FOR ELLIE, 12-5 p.m., Riverside Jr./Sr. High School, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. Enchilada feed ($10 per person), big screen TV raffle ($10 each or 3 for $25) and silent auction. All proceeds benefit a local girl undergoing chemotherapy. (Marcie Rodelo or Elvia Ayala 541-571-3098 or 541-571-7354)
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30-1 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS DINNER AND AUCTION, 5-10 p.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. “20 Years of Moving Music” begins with a silent auction at 5 p.m., followed by dinner service at 5:45 p.m. and a live auction at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each or $280 for a table of 8, reservations required by April 22. (Jill Jesperson 541-289-4696 or 541-561-2453)