Faith Martin sings with The Shades on July 4, 2018, during the Stars & Stripes Celebration in Hermiston. She will perform during the Maxwell Market on Sept. 19, 2024, at the Maxwell Siding Event Center & Pavilion, Hermiston.

Singer-songwriter Faith Martin will perform during this week’s Maxwell Market. The event is Thursday, June 27, 4-7 p.m. at the Maxwell Siding Event Center & Pavilion, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston.

The familiar Tri-Cities radio personality finished third in ABC’s inaugural season of “The Golden Bachelor,” which premiered Sept. 28, 2023. She is the former lead singer of The Shades.

The weekly farmers market features local produce, artisan vendors, food and beverages. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3yzqB11 or call 541-561-1047.

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Enjoy a spot of tea and treats during a special event hosted by The Next Chapter Bookstore, designed for kids 5 and older. Admission for the Tea Party is $20 for one child with an adult. The event is Saturday, June 29, 2 p.m. at 1000 S. Highway 395, Hermiston.

Advance tickets are required. For more information, including a link to ticket sales, search Facebook via bit.ly/3kEDobQ. For questions, call 541-667-7080.

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Volunteers with the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center are hosting a fundraising breakfast on Saturday, June 29, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. The meal costs $5 per person. The group’s mission is to preserve Irrigon’s 1921 school building. For questions, email gkdavid@bmi.net.

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Bram Brata, featuring top performers with the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association, will play Caribbean, jazz, classical and other popular tunes during Music in the Parks. The free event is Monday, July 1, 7 p.m. at Boardman Marina Park, 1 NE Marine Drive.

The concert series continues each Monday through Aug. 19, alternating between Irrigon and Boardman marina parks. The full schedule is available via www.facebook.com/boardman-irrigon.

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Local country musician Zac Grooms is planning to give away a brand-new Breedlove guitar. To learn how to enter for a chance to win, watch his recent video via Facebook at bit.ly/4cxL0lJ.

In addition to serving as frontman for Brewers Grade Band, the singer-songwriter performs original tunes and country covers throughout the region and beyond. For a schedule of his upcoming shows, search www.zacgrooms.com.

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Science in the Park recently started up again in Hermiston. The free educational program is designed for families with children ages 4-8.

The sessions are each Tuesday through Aug. 6 at Victory Square Park, 150 SW 10th St. The program is presented in English at 9 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Learn about science and nature during the drop-in activities. For more information, search bit.ly/42vpgS0. For questions, call 541-667-5018.

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The Irrigon Watermelon Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a full day of fun on July 27 at Irrigon Marina Park. The entry deadline for the parade is July 20. For questions, call Charlene Cooley at 541-571-8541. For more information, including a parade entry form, search www.facebook.com/irrigonwatermelonfestival.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, June 27 (biscuits and gravy), and Tuesday, July 2 (to be announced), noon-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 27 (chicken Alfredo), and Tuesday, July 2 (TBA), at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.