The Umatilla County Fair office has returned to the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston.

With the theme “A Blue Ribbon Future,” this year’s event is Aug. 7-10. Fair personnel will be available on the grounds or office at EOTEC for tickets, passes, exhibitor information and more.

For questions, call 541-567-6121. During the changeover with the phone system, Fair Manager Angie McNalley encourages people to email fair@umatillacounty.gov.

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Support local farmers and crafters during the Maxwell Market on Thursday, June 6, 4-7 p.m. at the Maxwell Siding Event Center & Pavilion, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston.

This week’s musical entertainment features Sky Dogs. The Kennewick-based group performs 1950s-1990s rock with an Americana twist.

For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3yzqB11 or www.maxwelleventcenter.com. For questions, contact 541-561-1047 or maxwelleventcenter@gmail.com.

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Mainstreet Keg & Kork is rolling out the welcome mat. The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is preparing to toast the new downtown Hermiston business during a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. at 395 E. Main St. For more about the business, search www.facebook.com/keg.kork.

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Lyndsay Hein, of Umatilla, is hosting a yard sale to raise money to seek special treatment for multiple sclerosis in Mexico. To donate items, contact her via www.facebook.com/lyndsay.paris. The yard sale is Saturday, June 8, 8 a.m. until close at 855 W. Tamarack Ave., Hermiston.

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If yard sales are your thing, head to Heppner for the Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than two dozen locations are listed on a map provided by the Heppner Chamber of Commerce. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3X7tTCT. For questions, call 541-676-5536.

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For a delicious dinner and to provide an opportunity for children to attend camp, head to the fundraiser on Friday, June 7, 6-7:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, 350 NW Sherman St., Stanfield. The meal features pulled pork, baked potato, coleslaw and dessert (to-go order are available).

It costs $12 at the door. For locations to purchase pre-sale tickets for $10, search www.facebook.com/CCCStanfield. For questions, call 541-449-3434.

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Get ready to rock as Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses is the headliner during Umatilla Landing Days on June 22 at Umatilla Marina Park. The rest of the lineup includes Not.GreenDay, Victory Swig and local fan favorite Blue Tattoo.

The event kicks off the evening of June 21 with Milonga, referred to as the hottest Latin band in the Pacific Northwest. Also, Estilo Diferente will perform.

There is no admission fee for the two-day festival, which also features a parade, car show, vendor booths, food, family fun and fireworks. For more information, search umatillalandingdays.org.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, June 6 (tuna casserole), and Tuesday, June 11 (taco salad), 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.