The Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., is giving notice to all young Jedi Knights to attend the Teen Star Wars Party on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m. It will be a night of snacks, drinks and Star Wars trivia.

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And to help shift your holiday spirit into high gear, the Hermiston Public Library invites families to a Winter Wonderland Festival. Featuring cookie decorating, a hot cocoa booth and an ornament decorating craft, the free event is Saturday, Dec. 18, 1-3 p.m., at 235 E. Gladys Ave. For questions, call 541-567-2882.

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The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman, is the place to be Friday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. for movie night. The featured flick is ”How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The cost is $5 per person, which includes entry, popcorn and bottled water. Children under 5 are free. For more information, call 541-481-7243 or visit www.visitsage.com.

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A Christmas Eve service is scheduled Friday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. The flicker of candlelight will set the mood for communion, special music and an inspirational message. The nursery will be open self-serve style for parents to use the changing table or if children need space to crawl around.

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Area churches are invited to share information about special Christmas services/activities planned for the holiday season. To be included in a listing in next week’s Hermiston Herald, submit details by Monday, Dec. 20, 4 p.m. to community@hermistonherald.com.

Be sure to provide the name of the service/event, as well as the date, time and place it will be held — including the physical address.

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The Umatilla Ice Skating Rink is open Fridays, 4-8 p.m., and Saturdays/Sundays, 12-8 p.m. It’s located next to Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St. Individuals can glide across the ice for $3 or it’s $10 for a family of four.

Two-hour private rentals ($150) are available Monday through Thursdays, 12-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. For questions, call Esmeralda Perches, development and recreation manager, at 541-922-3226.

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The Festival of Lights continues at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. The light show is presented as a drive-thru event Thursday through Sundays, 6-10 p.m. Donations are accepted at the gate for Hermiston Rotary Club projects and charities.

With last weekend’s wind wreaking havoc on Peppermint Lane, EOTEC is planning a walk-thru night with the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce hosting special activities Saturday, Dec. 18, 6-9 p.m.

While the lights will shine through Saturday, Jan. 1, the festival will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Also, stay tuned to the EOTEC Facebook page for special plans on New Year’s Eve.

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The Sage Center Christmas Light Show will be illuminated through Saturday, Jan. 2 at 101 Olson Road, Boardman. It will shine during the dark of night until daybreak. The synchronized music can be heard via outdoor speakers or by tuning in at 88.3 FM.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center menu for Thursday, Dec. 16, is enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, fruit and dessert. The menu for Tuesday, Dec. 21, is baked ham, potato, vegetables, dinner roll and dessert. (In-house meals will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. People planning to dine in are asked to call by 11 a.m.)

For a Meals on Wheels delivery in Hermiston, call 541-567-3582 before 10 a.m. to place an order. To pick up a meal from the center at 255 N.E. Second St., call before 11 a.m. Meals are $5 and can be picked up between 11:30 a.m. and noon.

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The Boardman Senior Center is open for dine-in lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $4 for seniors and $5 for others. Take-out lunches are available by calling 541-481-3257.