A fundraiser featuring a catered meal, live music, raffle items and live/silent auctions will benefit Hermiston Campus Life.

In its sixth year, The Gathering is Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets are $35 each or a table of eight is $245 via bit.ly/3w160kH.

The nonprofit faith-based youth organization provides a safe place for youths to hang out, engage in activities and participate in outings. For more information, search bit.ly/3woxg9P. To donate items for the fundraiser, call/text 541-969-1017.

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They’re baaackkk — Hermiston Parks and Recreation is providing another opportunity to unlock an adventure at the Escape Rooms.

Featuring three different skill levels, the activity is Friday, Feb. 16, at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. Time slots are 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Groups can register — a minimum of two people; recommended eight — for a one-hour escape room experience for $50 via bit.ly/hermistonrecreation. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/4bukCta or call 541-667-5018.

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A membership drive is underway for the Community Women’s Club of Boardman-Irrigon. Since 1987, the group has promoted a spirit of unity between the two communities by fundraising for educational scholarships and supporting other community service projects.

Those interested in joining can learn more on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. at the Irrigon Fire Department, 705 NE Main Ave. For questions, email commwomen534@gmail.com.

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Area residents can reel in some fun with free fishing during Presidents Day weekend. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that everyone can fish, clam and crab for free on Saturday, Feb. 17, and Sunday, Feb. 18, in Oregon.

Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply, including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. For more information, search www.dfw.state.or.us.

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Ye Olde Pizza Shoppe is slinging more than Italian pies. Trivia at YOPS is Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Singo is Feb. 26. Both events start at 6 p.m. at 845 N. First St., Hermiston. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3EnlUGY or call 541-567-9066.

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Adult Bingo for Books provides an opportunity to win some new reading materials just in time for spring. The free event is Feb. 22, 6 p.m. at the Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. For more information, call 541-567-2882.

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Mark your calendars for the second annual Farm City Ag & Home Expo at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. Ag & Youth Day is Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Family Day is Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

The expo features vendor booths, demonstrations, classes and more. In addition, food and drink vendors will be onsite both days. For more information, search Facebook via rebrand.ly/g8vaih2. For questions, contact Angel Aguilar at the Hermiston Herald via 541-564-4531 or aaguilar@hermistonherald.com.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, Feb. 15 (pork loin), and Tuesday, Feb. 20 (beef stroganoff), 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. 15 (ground beef cordon bleu), and Tuesday, Feb. 20 (fish tacos), at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.