THURSDAY, APRIL 25

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. (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., games begin at 7 p.m. (541-567-7615)

FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avamere Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. (Lori 541-567-3141)

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

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. (541-571-1620)

PENDLETON QUILT SHOW, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. “Kaleidoscope” challenge quilts, raffle, vendors and more. Entrance fee is $5, good for both days. (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)

STEPS TO SUCCESS, 7:30 a.m., Oxbow Trail, 1100 N.W. Elm Ave., Hermiston. Fun run and walk (5K, 10K and 1-mile) benefits Special Olympics and Domestic Violence Services. Register ($15 or $25 w/T-shirt) at www.itsyourrace.com or on-site at 7:30 a.m. Prizes for top finishers. (Kathy Thomas 541-667-3509)

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)

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)

WALK “IN HER SHOES”, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Oxbow Trail, 1100 N.W. Elm Ave., 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/ (Domestic Violence Services 541-276-3322)

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)

THREADS OF LIFE QUILT UNVEILING, 1-3 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Cindy McIntyre will speak on the importance of organ donation at the event. Free admission. (Threads of Life 503-494-7888)

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)

MONDAY, APRIL 29

WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Get some exercise even when the weather is bad. Free. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St., Athena. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470)

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)

ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)

PENDLETON PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Prospective students ages 3-4 years old and their parents can see the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn about the curriculum offered. Free. (Lori Albright 541-304-5012)