Brass Fire Band will ignite Grooving for a Cause to benefit the Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance. The fundraiser is Jan. 20 in the banquet room at Quality Inn, 705 Willamette Ave., Umatilla.

The event begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. with drinks catered by Midway Bar & Grill and a loaded potato bar. The music cranks up at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 541-701-8006 or via bit.ly/3vndE8K. For more about the Hermiston-based nonprofit organization, visit www.pnwveteransalliance.org or search Facebook via bit.ly/3QkQvuy.

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Get ready to Follow Your Art as the Hermiston Education Foundation hosts its annual winter fundraiser. Enjoy a surf and turf dinner of salmon and beef on Feb. 3, 5 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. The event also features live/silent auctions.

Tickets are $50 each and are available at the Hermiston School District office, 305 SW 11th St. For questions, call 541-667-6010.

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Hermiston Parks and Recreation invites residents to unlock an adventure with three escape rooms of different skill levels. The activity is available on Feb. 9 at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston.

Groups can register — a minimum of two people; recommended eight — for a one-hour escape room experience for $50 via bit.ly/hermistonrecreation. Time slots are 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3TK4nle or call 541-667-5018.

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Express Employment is hosting a hiring event with nearly two dozen local businesses looking to fill positions. The job fair is Monday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Job seekers can interview once for a variety of positions. For more information, search www.expresspros.com/hermistonor or call 541-567-1123.

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A nonperishable food drive will include activities hosted by the National Honor Society and Key Club from Irrigon High School. The event features a bake sale, food and games for all ages on Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. at the Irrigon Event Pavilion, 420 NE Main Ave.

Admission is by donating five nonperishable food items for the Irrigon Food Pantry (or by paying $7). For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/47sTDLa or call 541-922-5551.

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Semi-private party room rentals for up to 50 people are available with shared access to Rec It Arena inflatable fun and activities at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. The room reservation fee is $125 (plus a $50 refundable deposit).

Available 2-hour time slots include Jan. 19, 5-7 p.m.; Jan 20, 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.; and Jan. 21, 2-4 p.m. Renters can arrive 20 minutes early for setup and have 20 minutes for cleanup after their playtime. Tables, chairs and cleaning supplies are provided.

To make a reservation, visit bit.ly/hermistonrecreation. For questions, call Hermiston Parks and Recreation at 541-667-5018.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11 (meatloaf), and Tuesday, Jan. 16 (barbecue sandwiches), at 255 NE Second St., Hermiston. Meals are $5.

To ensure an accurate meal count for in-person and takeout meals, call 541-567-3582 by 11 a.m. Also, Meals on Wheels is available in Hermiston. Call before 10 a.m. to place a delivery order.

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The Boardman Senior Center offers dine-in and takeout lunches at noon on Thursday, Jan. 11 (spaghetti), and Tuesday, Jan. 16 (Salisbury steak), at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.