Drumroll please — the Hermiston High School marching band has reason to toot its own horn. Led by Sean McClanahan, HHS director of bands, the group returned from Portland with a Silver Standard award for its June 1 performance at the Starlight Parade during the Portland Rose Festival. To view a video clip from the event, search Facebook via bit.ly/42AQwOY.

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Brass Fire Band will provide a sizzling start to the 2024 Music in the Parks concert series Monday, June 17, 7 p.m. at Boardman Marina Park, 1 NE Marine Drive. The group performs funk, jazz, rock, soul and blues.

Bring a lawn chair and picnic and enjoy the free music. For more information, search www.facebook.com/boardman-irrigon.

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The Maxwell Market offers locally grown produce and artisan vendors each Thursday, 4-7 p.m. at the Maxwell Siding Event Center & Pavilion, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston. On Thursday, June 13, singer-songwriter Tyson Huckins will perform folk, rock and original tunes.

For more about the market, search Facebook via bit.ly/3yzqB11. For questions, call 541-561-1047.

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Families and individuals with special needs can attend sensory-friendly screenings at Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema, 355 W. Theater Lane. The unique accommodations include lower volume and more light. Also, movie-goers can get up and move around if they need to.

The PG-rated film “Inside Out 2” is featured on Saturday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. The doors open at 10 a.m. Admission is $9. For more information, call 541-567-1556 or search www.moviesinhermiston.com.

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Echo Ridge Cellars is hosting special pairings during most spring and summer Friday nights from 6-8 p.m. at 551 Thielsen St., Echo.

Pizza on the Patio, featuring Ye Olde Pizza Shoppe, is Friday, June 14. Also on June 21, a variety of dinner options will be cooked up by Mike Barzee, of H&P Cafe. And on the first Friday of each month, Tacos Xavi will be on hand.

For more information, search www.facebook.com/EchoRidgeCellars. For questions, call 541-376-8100.

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And for another opportunity to hang out in Echo, Sno Road Winery is hosting Summer Uncorked with Thirsty Thursdays each week from June through August at 111 W. Main St.

In addition to wine tasting on the patios, charcuterie boards are available. For more information, call 541-376-0421 or search www.facebook.com/snoroadwinery.

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Uniting people with food, fun and fellowship is the mission of the annual Juneteenth Celebration in Hermiston. The Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition will host the free community event June 22, 4-8 p.m., at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.

It includes a free barbecue, vendor booths, a bouncy house and music with DJ Moises Lopez. HCAC President Dave Gracia encourages people to bring lawn chairs and outdoor games.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. It was designated as a federal holiday in 2021.

For more information, search www.facebook.com/hcac2000. For questions, call Gracia at 541-571-7874.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, June 13 (hamburger patties) and Tuesday, June 18 (chicken patties), 12-12:30 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, June 13 (hamburgers & hot dogs) and Tuesday, June 18 (beef stroganoff) at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.