After springing forward with our clocks, we are hopping along toward Easter. If your organization is hosting a community egg hunt or other fun Easter activity, send details to community@eastoregonian.com by Wednesday, March 20.

Include the name of the event, the targeted age group, date, time, place, fee (if applicable) and a phone number and/or email address. We’ll compile information for Go! Eastern Oregon and the March 27 edition of the Hermiston Herald — just in time for Easter weekend, which is March 29-31.

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It’s time to get into gear for the Echo Red to Red XC. In its 15th year, the mountain bike race starts Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. in downtown Echo. The event features more than three dozen racing categories.

Register online by Friday, March 15, 11:59 p.m. at www.echored2redxc.com. The fee is $65 for adults and $25 for juniors.

Onsite race day registration runs from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St. For questions, contact 541-371-3303, scottscycleandsports@gmail.com or call the winery at 541-376-0421.

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Don’t miss the chance to celebrate those who make Hermiston a great place to live and work. Limited tickets are still available for the 54th annual Distinguished Service Awards.

Presented by the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation, the event is Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets are $50 each and include a tri-tip beef dinner. They are available at the community center.

For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3wq499p. For questions, contact Liz Marvin at emarvin@gshealth.org or 541-667-3419.

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Soup’s on every Wednesday at the Hermiston First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. The doors open at 11 a.m. for conversation, food and an opportunity to meet someone new. In addition to soup, the menu includes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, dessert and a beverage.

Also, the Oregon Human Development Corporation is collecting long-sleeve shirts for local farmworkers. New and gently used shirts can be dropped off at the church Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, search www.facebook.com/HermistonFUMC or call 541-567-3002.

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“Mental Health Awareness” is the topic of the upcoming Lunch & Learn hosted by Good Shepherd Health Care System. Community health worker/peer wellness specialist Jennifer Jentzsch is the presenter.

The event is March 21, noon in the hospital’s conference room, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston. It includes a free lunch and a chance to win raffle prizes.

Advance registration is required via Eventbrite.com at bit.ly/3Iu2ceZ. For questions, including how to participate virtually, contact 541-667-3509 or healthinfo@gshealth.org.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, March 14 (pork loin), and Tuesday, March 19 (corned beef and cabbage), 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, March 14 (ham steaks), and Tuesday, March 19 (beans and ham), at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.