5/31 Coming Events
Published 1:06 pm Thursday, May 30, 2019
FRIDAY, MAY 31
STUDENT PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton. Students from Nixyaawii Community School will show the results of their printmaking studies. Artwork available for sale; proceeds go to the student artists. Gallery open 9-5 M-F, located next to St Andrews Mission. Free admission. (Nika Blasser 541-276-3954)
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)
STAHL BUILDING OPEN HOUSE, 4-6 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. Learn about plans for the historic Stahl Building, meet the Athena Mainstreet Association board and the Stahl Steering Committee. Refreshments. Free. (April Vorhauer-Flatt 541-276-6007 or 541-969-4811)
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, JUNE 1
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Costs $6 for full breakfast/$3 for light meal. (Rose Emerson 541-449-1332)
P.E.O. ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, 8 a.m., Milton-Freewater Golf Course, 301 Catherine Ave., Milton-Freewater. Entry fee of $50 per person includes greens fees, lunch (additional lunch tickets $10), raffles, games and prizes, contests for longest putt, closest to the pin and shortest drive. Cart rentals available by reservation. Entry deadline May 30, by phone or at the golf course pro shop. (George Gillette 541-938-7284)
KIDS’ FISHING DERBY, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Twin Ponds, off Camas Creek Road, Ukiah. Children ages 16 and under can fish for free, no tags or licenses required. First 100 children receive a bucket with free fishing tackle. Raffle, giveaways, snacks, activities and prizes. (Steve Boe 541-427-5303)
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)
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)
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 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)
OLDIES NIGHT: ELVIS PRESLEY, 6-10 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. BJ the DJ will play The King’s 51 biggest singles, from early Sun Records recordings to his last Top 10 hit in 1972, and include facts about the singer, his songwriters, and the songs. Questions and comments are welcome. Free. (Bob Jones 541-938-7028)
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
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, JUNE 3
BLUE MOUNTAIN SAFETY CONFERENCE, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Two-day conference covers safety topics for workplaces and features a Forklift Round-Up and keynote speaker Rob Fisher, who will present “How Personality Impacts Risk.” $85 registration includes lunch both days; register at https://osha.oregon.gov/conferences/blue-mountain/Pages/index.aspx. (Aaron Corvin 971-718-6973)
HOW COMMUNICATION INFLUENCES CARE IN THE NON-DEMENTIA ADULT POPULATION, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. Class is designed to help anyone who cares for an aging Oregonian develop communication strategies and techniques to support a positive approach to behavioral challenges common in older adults. A professional instructor will share real-world experience in an interactive classroom environment. Free, but registration requested by phone or online at www.OregonCarePartners.com. (Oregon Care Partners 800-930-6851)
STUDENT PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton. Students from Nixyaawii Community School will show the results of their printmaking studies. Artwork available for sale; proceeds go to the student artists. Gallery open 9-5 M-F, located next to St Andrews Mission. Free admission. (Nika Blasser 541-276-3954)
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)
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
COFFEE WITH THE CITY, 8-10 a.m., Hamley Cafe, 16 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Let the city buy you a cup of coffee and ask questions about what is happening in town. (Donna Biggerstaff 541-966-0221)
BLUE MOUNTAIN SAFETY CONFERENCE, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton. Two-day conference covers safety topics for workplaces and features a Forklift Round-Up and keynote speaker Rob Fisher, who will present “How Personality Impacts Risk.” $85 registration includes lunch both days; register at https://osha.oregon.gov/conferences/blue-mountain/Pages/index.aspx. (Aaron Corvin 971-718-6973)
STUDENT PRINTMAKING EXHIBITION, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton. Students from Nixyaawii Community School will show the results of their printmaking studies. Artwork available for sale; proceeds go to the student artists. Gallery open 9-5 M-F, located next to St Andrews Mission. Free admission. (Nika Blasser 541-276-3954)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254)
SENSORY EXPLORATION, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 0-3. Sensory Bins provide endless ways for little ones to experience new things with all of their senses and boost essential skills. (541-276-1066)
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)
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)
LADIES NIGHT OUT, 6-8 p.m., Abby’s Pizza, 828 Southgate, Pendleton. Meet other ladies for food, fun and fellowship. Pizza and salad is provided. (Terri Hardcastle 541-276-6417)
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)