Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is seeking nominations for Hermiston’s Distinguished Service Awards ceremony. In its 54th year, the celebration is March 20 at the Hermiston Community Center.

Award categories include man, woman, business and first responder of the year, as well as the Community Champion. The nomination deadline is March 1 via a link at www.gshealth.org/foundation. For questions, email foundation@gshealth.org or call 541-667-3419.

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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are the topics for the upcoming Eastern Oregon Forum. The program is Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. in ST-200 at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton. The cost is $5 at the door; admission is free for students.

The presenters include Robert Theriault, a computer science teacher at Hermiston High School who also instructs courses on cybersecurity at BMCC, and Sergio Ortega, business development lead for state and local government at Amazon Web Services.

For information, search Facebook via bit.ly/468ZUMm or email Jen Merritt at jen.merritt@imesd.k12.or.us.

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Students from Hermiston High School are teaming up to offer Valograms — select from several songs or floral offerings — for Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14. This is a fundraiser for the FFA chapter and choir, and the fee ranges from $5 to $35. To place an order, visit hhs-ffa-sales.square.site.

Also, opening night for “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” is Friday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, 600 S. First St. The musical also will be staged Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m.; Feb. 16, 7 p.m.; and Feb. 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $13 for adults and youths 11 and older; and $10 for senior citizens, children 10 and younger and HHS students with ASB cards. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3rSMh5c or call 541-667-6100.

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The whole family is invited to the Valentine’s Day potluck dinner at the Boardman First Baptist Church, 200 Willow Fork Drive, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. in the parsonage classroom. Prime rib is provided; bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share. For questions, call 541-481-9437.

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Book lovers can take their sweetheart to the Valentine’s Date Night at The Next Chapter Bookstore. The evening features a “cozy and romantic bookstore atmosphere” with food from Delish Bistro.

It is Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1000 S. Highway 395, Suite C, in Hermiston. The cost is $50 per couple and includes dinner and personalized book and game recommendations.

Tickets are limited. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3kEDobQ or call 541-667-7080.

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Registration is open for the Echo Red to Red XC. Gearing up for its 15th year, it features more than three dozen mountain bike racing categories on March 16, starting in downtown Echo.

Register online by March 14 at www.echored2redxc.com. The website also features event riding shirts and information about a team skills clinic. For questions, contact 541-371-3303 or scottscycleandsports@gmail.com.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, Feb. 8 (baked ham), and Tuesday, Feb. 13 (chicken cordon bleu), noon to 12:30 p.m. 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, Feb. 8 (chili), and Tuesday, Feb. 13 (tater tot casserole), at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.