Kid-Friendly Calendar

Published 5:00 pm Monday, February 3, 2025

MONDAYS

MAKE AND TAKE ART, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts. This free drop-in class gives kids ages 5 to 12 a creative outlet during no-school days. PCA provide the supplies and a snack. (541-278-9201). Monday, Feb. 17.

ART-Y PARTY CLUB, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Wallowa Public Library, 201 East First St. Kids from 8 to 18 can enjoy a different activity each month, from drawing to painting to paper folding. Kids under 10 need an adult to stay with them. Snacks are provided. (541-886-4265). Fourth Mondays.

TUESDAYS

LEGO CLUB, 3-5 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. Creative builders through age 12 are invited to get busy with the library Lego supplies. (541-962-1339). First Tuesdays.

CREATE AT THE 906, 4-5:30 p.m., 906 Youth Resource Center, 906 Sixth Street, La Grande. The youth center is open for free crafting for teens, supplies provided, no registration needed. (541-962-1339). Most Tuesdays.

AFTER SCHOOL CRAFT GROUP, 4-5 p.m., Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St. Meet at the Union library for an hour of community-led crafting, full of creative fun. (541-562-5811). First Tuesdays.

TEEN WATERCOLOR, 4-5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts. This three-session course teaches teens basic watercolor techniques, with materials supplied. Free; registration required — call 541-278-9201. Tuesdays, Feb. 4 to 18.

CAD BASICS FOR 3-D PRINTING, 5-6:30 p.m., Umatilla Library, 700 Sixth St. Geared for teens, this session offers an introduction to 3-D printing. Free; call 541-922-5704 to register. Tuesday, March 18.

BOOK2MOVIE CLUB, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Teens can read the book first, then watch the movie and discuss the differences. “Twilight” plays in March and “Coraline” in April. Free, just drop in. Also, see Saturdays. (541-276-8100). Tuesdays, March 25 and April 29.

WEDNESDAYS

THE INBETWEENS, 4 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. Tweens can have silly debates, get writing prompts and participate in book talks — just drop in. (541-962-1339). Last Wednesdays.

TEEN KNITTING, 4-5 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts. At this three-session course, teens will get their own set of knitting needles and yarn, as they learn beginning stitches for things like scarves and hats. Free; registration required — call 541-278-9201. Wednesdays, Feb. 5 to 19.

LEGOBOTICS CLUB, 5-7 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Grades 6 to 8 can design and build Lego robots, no experience needed. Free; registration required, call 541-966-0380. First Wednesdays.

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. Each month, teen detectives look into a crime in a fictional location. The team has one hour to solve it. On Feb. 26, Neverland is the scene, with Middle Earth on March 20 and The Capital from Hunger Games on April 30. Free; registration required, call 541-966-0380. Select Wednesdays.

PUZZLE PALOOZA, 6-8 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 NE 2nd St, Hermiston. Grab a team of four and come play. The first team to finish their jigsaw puzzle wins a prize. Free, snacks and drinks provided. (541-567-2882). Wednesday, Feb. 19.

THURSDAYS

TODDLER TAKE OVER, 9-10:30 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Open space play time where kids 5 and under can bring their trikes and scooters or participate in activities. Parents must remain on site. Drop-in cost is $1 per child. (541-667-5018). Thursdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27.

COMIC CREATION CORNERSTONE, 4-5 p.m. Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande. Kids age 8 to 12 can create their own comic book in this exciting three-session course, combining storytelling and art. Free; registration required — call 541-624-2800. Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20 and 27.

FRIDAYS

LIBRARY LEGO DAY, 9 a.m., Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St, Baker City. The last Friday of each month, Legos are dumped out at 9 a.m. and cleaned up at 11:30 a.m. Drop by and see what creations you can make. (541-523-6419). Last Fridays.

CREATIVE DRAMA, 10-10:45 a.m., mNemosyne Studios, 104 Depot Street, La Grande.Bring the littles, age 3 to 6, for a fun, high-energy class, where you and your child can dive into creative play and theater games. Dress to move easily. Parents must stay with child during class. Free; registration required — call 541-624-2800. Friday, Feb. 14.

FAMILY NIGHT AT REC IT ARENA, 4-7 p.m., Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. For $5 per child (with one free parent), kids can enjoy inflatable bounce houses, game competitions, a toddler zone, snacks and beverages. Followed by TEEN NIGHT 7:30-10 p.m.; cost $5 per teen. (541-667-5018). Friday, Feb. 21.

TEEN PAPER FLOWER WORKSHOP, 5-6 p.m., Harkenrider Center, 255 NE 2nd St, Hermiston. Grades 6 to 12 are invited to this hands-on session to create life-like crepe paper lillies, perfect for decorating. All materials provided. (541-567-2882). Friday, Feb. 28.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 5 p.m., Umatilla Library, 700 Sixth St. Bring the whole gang for a free family-friendly movie. Call for this month’s title: 541-922-5704. Friday, Feb. 21.

DROP-IN TEEN NIGHT, 6-8 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Teens can enjoy hanging out with friends, with pizza and activities like volleyball or video games. This is a free drop-in event and youth 12 to 18 are welcome. (541-276-8100). Every other Friday, Feb. 14 and 28, March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25.

SATURDAYS

BABYSITTING BASICS, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th Street, Hermiston. Babysitters from 10 to 15 can learn childcare techniques, basic first aid and CPR for infants and children. Class fee: $60, includes lunch and all class materials. Register online at www.gshealth.org/classes-events. (541-667-3509). Friday, March 28.

ART LAB, 10 a.m. to noon, Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande. Youth from 14 to 18 are invited to “Experiment, Create, Repeat” with instructor-led projects to unlock their art. Free; registration required — call 541-624-2800. Saturdays, Feb. 8, 15 and 22.

BOOK2MOVIE CLUB, 1 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave. See Tuesdays listing. February’s title is “The Princess Diaries.” Free, just drop in. (541-276-8100). Saturday, Feb. 22.

CHECKMATE CHAMPS, 1-2 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. There’s a new Juvenile Chess Club in town and newbies or grand-masters are all welcome. The club offers a safe space for kids to learn, play, and grow. (541-567-2882). Saturday, Feb. 22.

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. Get your tickets soon for this popular event. See Happenings for details. (541-276-8100). Saturday, Feb. 8.

MOTHER SON DIGITAL DISCO, time TBA, Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave.. Enjoy a night of games and dancing. See Happenings for details. (541-276-8100). Saturday, April 1.

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