7/25 Coming Events

Published 12:21 pm Wednesday, July 24, 2019

THURSDAY, JULY 25

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)

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)

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)

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, JULY 26

11TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT & AUCTION, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. Annual event includes greens fees, golf cart, tee prize bags, lunch, raffles, cash prizes for contests and more! Entry fee is $100 per person or $400 per team. Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. Limited to 30 teams, reservations suggested. Sponsorship packages available. (Beth Harrington 541-314-5888)

EASTERN OREGON ECONOMIC SUMMIT, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. Features economic update, keynnote speakers, federal and state legislative updates, governor’s marketplace sessions and more. Discussion panels on public contracting, housing, workforce, business recruitment, water infrastructure, forest management plan, wildlife management, policy, commodies, taxes, broadband, land use and more. Cost is $25, register online at www.easternoregonsummit.com. (Bobby Levy 541-561-5557)

WILLOW CREEK FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St., Heppner. Vendors will offer produce, baked goods, plants, jams and jellies, handmade and artisan items and more. Vendor space available for $25 adults, $10 school-aged children. (Andrea DiSalvo 757-285-5792)

TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)

SENIOR CENTER PICNIC, 11:30 a.m., Community Park, 1000 S.W. 37th St., Pendleton. Bring a lawn chair and a potluck dish to share. Hamburgers, hot dogs, punch, ice cream and table service will be provided. Fun and prizes for all. Public welcome. (541-276-7101)

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)

VETERANS TOWN HALL MEETING, 6 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Kelly Fitzpatrick, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will share updates regarding programs and initiatives, and veteran-related developments from the 2019 legislative session, and answer questions and gain feedback from the community. Free. (Tyler Francke 503-373-2389)

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 9 p.m., McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Bring a blanket or chair and snacks. Free.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 9 p.m., Community Park, 1000 S.W. 37th St., Pendleton. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions available for purchase. Free. (541-276-8100)

SATURDAY, JULY 27

IRRIGON WATERMELON FESTIVAL, 6:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of Northeast 10th Street, Irrigon. Free admission. Breakfast (6:30-10 a.m.), parade (10 a.m.), park activities, including food and vendor booths, live entertainment, raffles, car & motorcycle show and lots of watermelon.

CITY-WIDE YARD SALES, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., private homes, throughout town, Pilot Rock. Sales will be held all over Pilot Rock. Maps available at Pilot Rock City Hall for $5. (541-443-2811)

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., White Eagle Grange, 43828 White Eagle Road, Pendleton. Pancakes, French toast, ham, sausage, bacon, hash browns, eggs, ham & cheese omelet, ham scramble, biscuits & sausage gravy, coffee and juice. Cost is $7 for ages 8 and up, $4 for ages 5-7 and free for ages 4 and under. Gun raffle tickets on sale, $10 each, available at Garner’s Sporting Goods, Pendleton Les Schwab or from any grange member. (Gail Wilson 541-310-9655 or 541-969-6981)

PILOT ROCK FOOD PANTRY OPEN HOUSE, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Pilot Rock Food Pantry, 222 S.W. Third St., Pilot Rock. Tours of the new facility, raffles and more. Free admission. (Teresa LaChapelle 541-443-3330)

VETERANS BENEFIT EXPO, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Learn about available federal, state and local veteran benefits including health care, disability compensation, pension, business, burial, transportation, education, recreation, long-term care, records, IDs, home loans and more. Free admission. (Tyler Francke 503-373-2389)

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)

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)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mirasol Family Health Center, 589 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Children can get back-to-school immunizations; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have immunization records on hand. Games, prizes, free tacos, free pony rides, free face painting, and a photo booth. (Jessica Johnson 509-865-6175 ext. 3637)

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)

PENDLETON FOOD TRUCK NIGHT, 4-9 p.m., Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Food trucks, live music, beer garden and kid-friendly activities.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES BOWL-A-THON, 5:30-8 p.m., Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. Check-in starts at 5:30, games begin at 6 p.m., $30 per bowler or $120 per team. Includes 3 lines of bowling and shoe rental. Raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. All ages welcome. Register by phone or online at www.dvs-or.org (541-276-3322)

IRRIGON FARMERS MARKET, 6-9 p.m., Irrigon Public Library west lawn, 490 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. Vendors offer fresh agricultural products and occasional home crafted products. (Aaron Palmquist 541-922-3047)

SUNDAY, JULY 28

CITY-WIDE YARD SALES, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., private homes, throughout town, Pilot Rock. Sales will be held all over Pilot Rock. Maps available at Pilot Rock City Hall for $5. (541-443-2811)

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)

MONDAY, JULY 29

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)

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)

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)

MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, 430 Eighth St. N.E., Irrigon. Live music featuring an eclectic array of styles. Bring a chair or a blanket. Free admission. (Jackie McCauley 541-481-9252)