Weekender Calendar: Dec. 9, 2023
Published 9:24 am Saturday, December 9, 2023
- A cat named Bombalurina (Ainsly Schuette, in black) hops onto the lap of Ellen (Riley Schuette) during rehearsal of “An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas” on Nov. 15, 2023. Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre presents this youth play Dec. 8-10 in Baker City.
BAKER COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Holiday Bazaar and Light Parade — Sumpter: Vendors will be set up at the Sumpter Museum, and the light parade starts at 5 p.m., followed by the tree lighting.
Christmas Tour of Homes — Baker City: Presented by CASA of Eastern Oregon; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; $15 tickets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; casaeo.org.
Santa Visit: Visit with Santa, make crafts and have treats; free; noon to 3 p.m.; Ryder Bros., 1735 Main St., Baker City.
“An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas”: Presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 6 p.m.; $5-$12; 2101 Main St., Baker City; easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.
Baker Community Choir Christmas Concert: 7 p.m.; donations will be accepted at the door; Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City.
Sunday 12/10
Baker Community Choir Christmas Concert: 3 p.m.; donations will be accepted at the door; Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City.
“An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas”: Presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 3 p.m.; $5-$12; 2101 Main St., Baker City; easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.
Wednesday 12/13
Pinochle — Baker City: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.
Acoustic Jam: Organized by Powder River Music Revue; 6 p.m.; The Ison House Bed and Brew, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker City.
GRANT COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Winterfest Bazaar — John Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 SW Bridge St.
Winter Bazaar — Monument: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Monument Senior Center.
Timber Truckers Light Parade — John Day: 6 p.m.; downtown John Day.
Tuesday 12/12
Bingo — John Day: 1 p.m.; John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St.
MORROW COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Holiday Market — Boardman: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sam Boardman Elementary School, 301 SW Wilson Lane.
UMATILLA COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Craft Bazaar — Pendleton: Presented by Pendleton Eagles; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 428 S. Main St.
Saturday Crafts for Kids — Hermiston: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Frazier Farmstead Museum Holiday Open House: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1403 Chestnut St., Milton-Freewater.
Music Jamboree: 1-4 p.m.; $3; Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center, 311 N. Main St.
Holiday Workshop: For teens and adults; 1-3 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Holiday Lighted Parade — Pendleton: 4:30 p.m.; downtown Pendleton.
Heritage Lights and Artisan Market — Pendleton: 5-7 p.m.; free; Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave.; heritagestationmuseum.org.
Bingo — Umatilla: Adult bingo presented by Umatilla Parks and Rec; doors open at 5:45 p.m., games run from 6-8 p.m.; $10 per person, $2 additional cards; register at umatilla-city.org/parksrec; Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St.
Sunday 12/10
Light Parade and Chili Feed — Pilot Rock: 5 p.m.; food follows the parade in council chambers.
Monday 12/11
Storytime — Echo: 10:30 a.m.; Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
Art Class — Youth Collage: Free drop-in class for ages 5-12; 3:15 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Creative Gifts from the Kids: Kids are welcome to create a holiday gift; $10 drop in; 5:30-7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Tuesday 12/12
Storytime — Hermiston: 10:30 a.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Creation Station: A free, drop-in art experience; Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Bookminders Book Club: Discussion of “Hotel Cuba” by Aaron Hamburger; 1:30 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Teen Clay: Ongoing, join anytime; learn how to sculpt, build and construct clay; 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Pop-Tart Pillow Craft: Make pillows shaped like the breakfast treat; for grades 6-12; 6-7 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 S. Main St.
Art Class — Cell Phone Pouch: Part of the Happy Hour series with complimentary adult beverages (21 and older); 6-7:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Tuesday Night Trivia: 7-9 p.m.; free; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.
Wednesday 12/13
Drawing Collaborative: Coffee and creative exploration; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Creative Journaling: Free for teens, $55-$60 for adults; 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
UNION COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Holiday Bazaar and Party — La Grande: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (free admission), plus a holiday party with Brent Smith and friends from 7-9:30 p.m. ($5); HQ, 112 Depot St.
Holiday Bazaar — Cove: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Cove School little gym.
Christmas Bazaar and Light Parade — Elgin: Bazaar noon to 8 p.m. (Santa will be there 5-8 p.m.), Stampede Hall, 71112 Highway 82; parade at 6 p.m.; followed by chili at the Stampede grounds and lighting of the Christmas tree.
“Anastasia”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $18; 104 N. Eighth Ave., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Storytellers: Community group for adults; 1-2 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Sunday 12/10
Cove Christmas Tea: Hot cocoa bar, gingerbread decorating and photos with Santa; pay what you can (recommended $5 kids, $10 adults); 4-6 p.m.; Founders Hall at Ascension Camp, Cove.
Holiday Party and Tree Lighting — Cove: Holiday stories, hot drinks and snacks from the Cove Fire Department, holiday songs and the tree lighting; 6 p.m.
Monday 12/11
Adult Craft Night: Supplies provided; 5-7 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.
Tuesday 12/12
Storytime — Union: Make bead ornaments; 10 a.m.; Union Carnegie Public Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.
Live Music — BlueMountaineers: 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
Pinochle — La Grande: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Wednesday 12/13
Jingle and Mingle Holiday Social: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Bingo — Union: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.
Bingo — Elgin: 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.
WALLOWA COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Annual Fergi Ski Swap: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Athletic Center, 511 West Park St., Enterprise; skifergi.com.
Winterfest — Enterprise: 25th annual celebration with Santa Central, kids barrel train, and a parade at 5:30 p.m.; events start at noon.
Youth Holiday Musical: 1 p.m.; OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise; wvmusicalliance.org.
Tunesmith Night: Featuring Sam Steffen, Michaela French and Elwood; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $10; Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: Presented by MidValley Theatre Company; 7 p.m.; admission by donation; Lostine Presbyterian Church, 132 Highway 82.
Sunday 12/10
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: Presented by MidValley Theatre Company; 2 p.m.; admission by donation; Lostine Presbyterian Church, 132 Highway 82.
Monday 12/11
Wallowa County Chess Club: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Wednesday 12/13
Walk-in Wednesday Workshop: Explore various medium disciplines and techniques every Wednesday; 10 a.m.-noon; $25; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.