FRIDAY, DEC. 6

FREE FIRST FRIDAY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-966-9748)

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)

FREE FRIDAY LUNCH, 12 p.m., Echo Community Church, 21 N. Bonanza St., Echo. Everyone welcome.

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)

STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo. (541-376-8411)

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)

PENDLETON WINTERFEST, 6-10 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Tickets to Friday evening gala, dinner and live and silent auctions are $40 per person. Saturday’s Family Day is free, and includes tree viewing and holiday activities for all ages. (541-276-5121)

”THE CHILDREN’S HOUR”, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton High School auditorium, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Cost is $6 for adults 18+, $3 for students with ID. Baked goods will be sold during the intermission. NOTE: There will be the sound of a gunshot at the end of Act III.

”THE NUTCRACKER” BALLET, 7 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Featuring a cast of 45 local dancers and actors. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, advanced purchase strongly advised at Great Pacific on Nov. 19 and 25 from 5-7 p.m. and on Nov. 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to noon; remaining seats will be sold at the door. (970-261-5331)

SATURDAY, DEC. 7

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Costs $6.50 for average breakfast. (Rosalie Emerson 541-449-1332)

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Breakfast ($3) available until 10 a.m. Shop at vendor booths and take pictures with Santa. Register for vendor space ($75) by Dec. 2 (541-276-8100). (541-276-8100)

OREA HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Roosters Restaurant, 1515 Southgate, Pendleton. Homemade goodies, crafts, raffle baskets and more. Proceeds support teacher grants to fund classroom projects for local schools. (Kandace Bostwick 541-969-0882)

BENEFIT SALE, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., VFW Hall, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Fundraiser sponsored by sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Vendor space is $10 per table. (Cathy Stolz 541-571-5816)

ATHENA HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Athena Elementary School, 375 S. Fifth St., Athena. Craft vendors, kids’ craft area, locally donated raffle prizes, and a visit with Santa from noon-2 p.m. Free admission.

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)

FREE FIRST SATURDAY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Free admission the first Saturday of the month. Everyone welcome. (Shannon Gruenhagen 541-276-0012)

BAKERY GOODS AND CRAFTS SALE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. Ninth St., Pendleton. Plenty of local crafts and baked goods to choose from. Baked potato and chili lunch available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Bells of Peace handbell choir. (Mary Robles 541-379-0155)

PEARL HARBOR DAY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pendleton Air Museum, 21 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. World War II and Korean War veterans will be on hand to talk with museum visitors. Refreshments served. (Becky Dunlap 541-278-0141)

PENDLETON WINTERFEST, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Tickets to Friday evening gala, dinner and live and silent auctions are $40 per person. Saturday’s Family Day is free, and includes tree viewing and holiday activities for all ages. (541-276-5121)

YOUTH SNOWMOBILE OPERATORS SAFETY CLASS, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tollgate Trail Finders clubhouse, 62369 Highway 204 (milepost 18.8), next to the Alpine Outpost, Tollgate. Class designed for ages 8-16 needing a snowmobile operator’s permit. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Free for current Tollgate Trail Finders membership ($50 per year) or Oregon State Snowmobile Association membership ($35 per year); memberships will be available the morning of the class. Dress for outdoor snow weather for practical exam. Registration required including name, address, phone number, date of birth and email address. (Brandon Christensen 509-830-3706)

YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)

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)

SATURDAY CRAFTS, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Drop-in craft activities for kids of all ages. Free. (Janet Torres 541-567-2882)

SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. For spinners, knitters, weavers, felters, fiber enthusiasts and folks who are just fiber-curious. Drop-ins welcome. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)

PENDLETON WARMING STATION AND DAY CENTER OPEN HOUSE, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Warming Station, 715 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Tour the warming station and talk to Neighbor 2 Neighbor volunteers. Refreshments. Free. (765-791-8332)

”THE NUTCRACKER” BALLET, 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Featuring a cast of 45 local dancers and actors. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, advanced purchase strongly advised at Great Pacific on Nov. 19 and 25 from 5-7 p.m. and on Nov. 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to noon; remaining seats will be sold at the door. (970-261-5331)

HOLIDAY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Echo Community Center, 20 S. Bonanza St., Echo. Inland Northwest Musicians Chorale and Orchestra will perform holiday favorites. Free, but reservations are requested due to limited seating by Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. (Karen Baxter 541-289-4696)

HERMISTON FESTIVAL OF TREES, 6-10 p.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Tickets for Saturday evening gala, dinner and auctions are $40; Sunday’s Family Day requests $5 donation per family at the door. (Bob Green 541-667-3419)

”THE CHILDREN’S HOUR”, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton High School auditorium, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Cost is $6 for adults 18+, $3 for students with ID. Baked goods will be sold during the intermission. NOTE: There will be the sound of a gunshot at the end of Act III.

OLDIES NIGHT: THE BEACH BOYS, 7-10 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. The hits of the quintessential California band will be featured, with 43 of their biggest songs, including music from their Christmas albums from 6-7 p.m. Free. (Bob Jones 541-938-7028)

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton. Visit the printmaking studio and view works produced there. Light refreshments. Free. (Nika Blasser 541-276-3954)

HERMISTON FESTIVAL OF TREES, 12-4 p.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Tickets for Saturday evening gala, dinner and auctions are $40; Sunday’s Family Day requests $5 donation per family at the door. (Bob Green 541-667-3419)

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)

”THE NUTCRACKER” BALLET, 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Featuring a cast of 45 local dancers and actors. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, advanced purchase strongly advised at Great Pacific on Nov. 19 and 25 from 5-7 p.m. and on Nov. 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to noon; remaining seats will be sold at the door. (970-261-5331)

HYMN SING, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Echo Community Church, 21 N. Bonanza St., Echo. Enjoy singing the old hymns with new friends. Food, fun and fellowship. Free. (Chris Finley 541-571-2516)

MONDAY, DEC. 9

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)

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)

TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL, 4 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. All teens welcome. Snacks will be provided. (541-567-2882)

ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free class for ages 0-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (Kate Brizendine 541-278-9201)

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

CHRISTMAS BAKE/CRAFT SALE, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center conference room 5, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. A variety of baked goods created by members of the hospital auxiliary. Proceeds support local medical student scholarships and medical equipment for the hospital.

TRUCKING SYMPOSIUM, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. Topics include DOT safety self-audits, understanding Workman’s Compensation insurance, a legislative update and discussion of how laws are made, Generations in the workplace, a regulatory update and more.Cost is $125 for Oregon Trucking Associations members, $225 for non-members, registration required at https://www.ortrucking.org/events/details/trucking-symposium-pendleton-1902. (Christine Logue 503-513-0005 or 888-293-0005)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254)

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)

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)

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)

SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gym activities at 3 p.m., life skills at 4 p.m. for middle and high school students. Registration requested. (Suzanne Moore 541-276-3987)

CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or individual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380)

PENDLETON EAGLES TACOS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds donated to local charities. Public welcome. (541-278-2828)

INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provided. Bring snacks to share. (541-922-0138)

PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)

STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (541-938-8247)