COMING EVENTS CALENDAR: May 27, 2010
Published 10:26 am Thursday, May 27, 2010
THURSDAY, MAY 27
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YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 3 and up. Non-members pay $3 admission fee. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
TACO FEED FUNDRAISER, 5-7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Rogers Room, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. $6 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. (Alice Hepburn 541-276-7681).
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby?s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her piano prowess. (541-276-8118).
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ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Cadillac Jack?s Restaurant and Lounge dining room, 1703 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Free and all ages welcome. (541-276-9577).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
?DRACULA,? 7 p.m., Umatilla High School commons, 1460 Seventh St., Umatilla. Tickets $2 at the school or by calling 541-922-65265; tickets also may be available at the door.
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and board games, snacks and prizes. (Marsha 541-481-3365).
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Casino & Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians: Jerry Diner and Rich Stratton. No cover.
FRIDAY, MAY 28
FRIDAY FUN, 9:15 a.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton.For children ages 0 and up. Non-members pay $3 admission fee. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
GEM, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. Free admission. (503-829-2680).
PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block Main Street.
RIC GENDRON ARTIST RECEPTION, 5-7 p.m., Crow?s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrew?s Road, Pendleton. Meet the artist and see his latest work. (541-276-3954).
?DRACULA,? 7 p.m., Umatilla High School commons, 1460 Seventh St., Umatilla. Tickets $2 at the school or by calling 541-922-65265; tickets also may be available at the door.
IV ROCKS, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Rock. No cover.
OXCART, 9:30 p.m., Whistler?s Pub, 138 S. Main St., Pendleton. Psychedelic rock. No cover. (503-753-4215).
SATURDAY, MAY 29
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 -10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 Opal Place, Irrigon. $4 per person.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Crow?s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St. Andrew?s Road, Pendleton. Ric Gendron will provide instruction. $10 cost includes all supplies (can bring own brushes). Bring a lunch. Registration is requested as class size is limited. (541-276-3954).
GEM, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. Free admission. (503-829-2680).
IRRIGON FARMERS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Christine?s Mini Storage, 1400 E. Highway 730, Irrigon. Booths available for $10. (541-571-3464 or 541-922-5509).
MEMORIAL DAY CRAFTS, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Non-members pay $3 admission fee. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
WILDHORSE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Classic rock band The Shades will perform. (541-966-1628).
HEART OF THE COUNTRY RODEO,? 12:30 p.m.,Quantum 9 Arena, Helix. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 and free for those 4 and younger.
?DRACULA,? 7 p.m., Umatilla High School commons, 1460 Seventh St., Umatilla. Tickets $2 at the school or by calling 541-922-65265; tickets also may be available at the door.
IV ROCKS, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Rock. No cover.
SUNDAY, MAY 30
GEM, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. Free admission. (503-829-2680).
WILDHORSE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Classic rock band The Shades will perform. (541-966-1628).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
MONDAY, MAY 31
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES, 9 a.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, 131 S.E. Byers Ave.; and 11 a.m. at Olney Cemetery, 865 Tutuilla Road, both in Pendleton. Led and sponsored by VFW Let ?er Buck Post No. 922.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES, 10 a.m., Hermiston Cemetery VFW Shelter, Hermiston Cemetery Road. Led and sponsored by the Hermiston VFW Desert Post No. 4750, Hermiston American Legion Post No. 37, the Disabled American Veterans and the Oregon National Guard Honor Guard.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES, 10:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Main Street, Pilot Rock. (Darlene Golter 541-443-2475).
TUESDAY, JUNE 1
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254).
ART HOUSE WRITERS, 5-6 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts kitchen, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Community writing group. Participants are encouraged to bring a short piece of writing. (Mary at mthouvenel@gmail.com).
JOHN KITZHABER RECEPTION, 6-8 p.m., Hamley Steakhouse Pendleton Room, 30 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. To attend call 503-217-6222 or visit www.johnkitzhaber.com/tour/pendleton.
?MUSIC OF THE 80S,? 7:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Pioneer Hall Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Music department students perform in vocal and instrumental selections. Free. (Margaret Mayer 541-278-5174).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2
ECHO SKATEPARK DEDICATION, 1:30 p.m., Fort Henrietta State Park, Echo.
THURSDAY, JUNE 3
?SUPPORTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR: A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE,? 5:30-8:30 p.m., Umatilla Morrow ESD Lodgepole Room, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. Learning to deal with behavior challenges with children. Dinner will be provided for no charge, and free childcare is available. Registration is required. (Lizette Berryessa 541-966-3126).
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby?s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her piano prowess. (541-276-8118).
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Cadillac Jack?s Restaurant and Lounge dining room, 1703 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Free and all ages welcome. (541-276-9577).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and board games, snacks and prizes. (Marsha 541-481-3365).
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Casino & Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians: Susan Rice and Lisa Myers. No cover.
FRIDAY, JUNE 4
FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 72789 Highway 331, Pendleton. Free admission. Blue Mountain Wildlife will feature a live raptor display from 1-5 p.m. in the lobby. (541-966-9748).
PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block Main Street.
UMATILLA COUNTY PIONEER PICNIC QUEEN?S CORONATION, 6 p.m., Weston Memorial Hall, E. Main St., Weston.. The grand marshall also will be introduced. The annual meeting will follow the coronation. (Bernice Charlton 541-566-3478).
OLDIES NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY, 7:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth St. The music of Fats Domino and other New Orleans music legends is featured. Free and suitable for all ages. (Bob Jones 541-938-8246).
POP TARTS, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Pop. No cover.
SATURDAY, JUNE 5
UMATILLA COUNTY PIONEER PICNIC, all day, Main Street and Elliott Park, S. Water St., Weston. 6 a.m. Fireman?s Breakfast (Memorial Hall); 7 a.m. Marilyn Jenson Memorial Bike Ride, begins at the park; 9:30 a.m. Kiddie Parade, followed by the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. (Water Street); 11 a.m. barbecue lunch and entertainment (park); 1 p.m. introduction of queen and grand marshall (park) and kids? games (Main Street); 3 p.m. Rooster Crow and People Crow contests (park); 3-5 p.m. Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers (park); 6 p.m. alumni dinner (Memorial Hall); crafts, concessions, and beef cookoff (park), 3-on-3 basketball, dunk tank and dog races (Main Street), all day. (Bernice Charlton 541-566-3478 or 541-969-2135).
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt Ave. $4.50 adults, $2 children. Take-out available. (541-449-1332).
WHITE EAGLE GRANGE ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., White Eagle Grange, Highway 395 between Pendleton and Pilot Rock. Suggested donation $6 for adults, $3 children 6-12 years, under 6 free. (Gail 541-276-3778).
OLD IRON SHOW, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Antique tractors, cars, trucks, engines and horse-drawn equipment will be on display. Free admission. (Jack Remillard 541-276-5949).
OREGON TRAIL ? THE URBAN TREK, 8:30 a.m., Umatilla County Courthouse clock tower, 214 S.E. Fourth St., Pendleton. The trek is a three-mile walk from the courthouse along the 1860s route of the Oregon Trail. Free. (Keith May 541-276-8206).
ECHO QUARTERBACK CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Echo Hills Golf Course, 100 Golf Course Road, Echo. Four-person scramble tournament, limited to 20 teams. Cost is $35 per person for four-person teams. (John Moffit 541-667-7682).
?KIDS CLOTHING KIDS? CLOTHES SWAP, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hawthorne School gymnasium, 1308 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Bring in clean, gently used children?s clothing and other items and swap for free. Donations accepted. (Marina Rios 541-276-1775).
ORGAN RECITAL, 3 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. Bill Crane will perform. A reception will follow in the parish hall. (541-276-3809).
INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS DINNER AUCTION, 5:30 p.m. silent auction begins, 6:15 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. oral auction begins, Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. Tickets are $30 from any INWM member or by calling 541-289-4696, and include dinner and the opportunity to attend the silent auction. The public is welcome to the oral auction. (Jill Jesperson 541-564-7664).
POP TARTS, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Pop. No cover.
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
OLD IRON SHOW, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Antique tractors, cars, trucks, engines and horse-drawn equipment will be on display. Free admission. (Jack Remillard 541-276-5949).
PENDLETON SENIOR CENTER DANCE, 1-4 p.m., 510 S.W. 10th St. Cost $3.50 per person, and finger foods are requested. Open to all ages. (541-276-5303).
DINNER AND WINE TASTING EVENT, 4 p.m., Plateau Fine Dining, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Nine-course dinner paired with wines. Tickets $150 per person, reservations are required and seating is limited to 40. (541-966-1610).
TUESDAY, JUNE 8
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9
NOTARY PUBLIC EDUCATION SEMINAR, 9 a.m. to noon, Pendleton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. Register online at notsem.sos.state.or.us or by calling 503-986-2200.
CRAFTY CREATIONS, 3-4 p.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 6 and up. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
ELKS BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., 14 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Regular packet $8, special packet $3. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Proceeds donated to local charities. (541-276-4352).
KARAOKE, 7-11 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton.
THURSDAY, JUNE 10
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby?s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her piano prowess. (541-276-8118).
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Cadillac Jack?s Restaurant and Lounge dining room, 1703 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Free and all ages welcome. (541-276-9577).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and board games, snacks and prizes. (Marsha 541-481-3365).
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Casino & Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians: Dennis Ross. No cover.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11
OLD TOWN FREEWATER STREET SALE, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Main Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Milton-Freewater. Street vendors, merchants specials, bake sale, yard sale, barbecue, classes and other activities. (Jo Lowe 541-938-6379).
PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block Main Street.
COLORBLIND, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Rock. No cover.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
PIONEER 5K FUN RUN/WALK, 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. race begins, Sixth and North Main streets, Milton-Freewater, Entry fee $15 per person. Awards and drawings will be held after the race. (Kelly Smith 541-938-5162).
OLD TOWN FREEWATER STREET SALE, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Main Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, Milton-Freewater. Street vendors, merchants specials, bake sale, yard sale, barbecue, classes and other activities. (Jo Lowe 541-938-6379)
P-TOWN THROWDOWN, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Rudy Rada Skate Park, corner of Highway 37 and Westgate, Pendleton.
ARTISTS? RECEPTION, 1-3 p.m., Suncatcher Studio & Fine Crafts, 508 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Meet June?s guest artists Denel Bartsch and Larry Goodhew. Light refreshments. (Jo Lowe 541-938-6379).
COLORBLIND, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Rock. No cover.
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
RACE UNITY DAY, 4-7 p.m., Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. Potluck picnic, music, booths, children?s activities and entertainment to foster racial unity and celebrate diversity. Free admission. Sponsored by the Baha?i and local churches. (Sarah Haug 541-276-2082 or Kit Morgan 541-969-4972).
MONDAY, JUNE 14
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 W. Marine Drive, Boardman. Jeannette Lorang and Ted Vanderford perform. Refreshments will be available for purchase from Judy Scott?s Chuckwagon. (541-571-1710).
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254).
ART HOUSE WRITERS, 5-6 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts kitchen, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Community writing group. Participants are encouraged to bring a short piece of writing. (Mary at mthouvenel@gmail.com).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
CRAFTY CREATIONS, 3-4 p.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 6 and up. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
ELKS BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., 14 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Regular packet $8, special packet $3. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Proceeds donated to local charities. (541-276-4352).
KARAOKE, 7-11 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby?s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her piano prowess. (541-276-8118).
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Cadillac Jack?s Restaurant and Lounge dining room, 1703 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Free and all ages welcome. (541-276-9577).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and board games, snacks and prizes. (Marsha 541-481-3365).
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Casino & Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians: John Moyer and John Hilder. No cover.
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block Main Street.
POPS CONCERT, 7 p.m., McKenzie Park, Orchard Avenue and South First Street, Hermiston. The Inland Northwest Musicians chorale and orchestras perform music from the movies. Free. Popcorn will be provided. (541-289-4696).
GIMME SOME LOVIN?, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Blues Brothers tribute. No cover.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, McKenzie Park, Orchard Avenue and South First Street, Hermiston.
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
INDIAN LAKE FISHING DERBY, 6 a.m. registration, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. derby, 4 p.m. awards and raffle drawings, Indian Lake Recreation Area, 34 miles southeast of Pendleton on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (take Highway 395 South to Pilot Rock and follow the signs). $8 for adults, $5 ages 12-17, $3 ages 11 and under. All registered youth will be given a raffle prize. Camping is available but reservations are suggested. (Leigh or Tami 541-276-3873).
GIMME SOME LOVIN?, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Blues Brothers tribute. No cover.
SUNDAY, JUNE 20
PENDLETON SENIOR CENTER DANCE, 1-4 p.m., 510 S.W. 10th St. Cost $3.50 per person, and finger foods are requested. Open to all ages. (541-276-5303).
MONDAY, JUNE 21
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of Northeast Eighth Street, Irrigon. John Wambeke performs. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center. (541-922-3197).
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
CRAFTY CREATIONS, 3-4 p.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 6 and up. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
ELKS BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., 14 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Regular packet $8, special packet $3. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Proceeds donated to local charities. (541-276-4352).
KARAOKE, 7-11 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton.
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
HAWAIIAN LUAU, 6 p.m., McKay Creek Estates, 1601 Southgate Place, Pendleton. $7 cost incudes dinner, music and entertainment. RSVP by June 14. (Katie 541-276-1987).
A NIGHT OUT WITH CAROLYN, 6-8 p.m., Crabby?s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First St., Pendleton. Carolyn Mildenberger entertains with her piano prowess. (541-276-8118).
ROCK BAND NIGHT, 6-9 p.m., Cadillac Jack?s Restaurant and Lounge dining room, 1703 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Free and all ages welcome. (541-276-9577).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
TEEN GAME NIGHT, 8 p.m., Boardman Library, 200 S. Main St. Wii and board games, snacks and prizes. (Marsha 541-481-3365).
WILDHORSE COMEDY JAM, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Casino & Resort, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. Featured comedians: . No cover.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block Main Street.
WEINER DOG RACES, 6 p.m., Block Four, Main Street, Pendleton. Preregistration $15, $20 on the day of the race, limited to 60 dachshunds. Raffles, food, vendors, kids? activities and an all-breed costume contest. This year?s theme: ?Snow White and the Seven Dachshunds.? (541-966-1066).
OCEAN 503, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B. No cover.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
?IT?S JUST A ?DAM? RUN? 5K RUN/WALK, 7:30 a.m. registration, race begins at 8:15 a.m., Spillway Park, just west of McNary Dam, Umatilla. Early entry fee $17 by June 11, late entry fee $22. Benefits Umatilla High School cheerleaders. (Maureen Roxbury 541-571-2393).
ATHENA LADS & LASSIES CANCER WALK, 8 a.m., Athena City Park. 5K fundraiser for Patients Special Needs Fund through St. Mary Regional Cancer Center in Walla Walla. (Wilma 541-566-2007 or Cindy 541-566-2808).
GAME OF SKATE COMPETITION, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Don Baxter Skate Park, Northeast Main Avenue and Sixth Street, Irrigon. Beginners, intermediate, professional and girls classes. $15 entry fee. Prizes for first two places in each class. (Amy Sandy 541-922-2361 or Christine Sorensen 541-922-5509).
HERMISTON GARDEN TOUR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., various Hermiston locations. PEO Chapter DR is hosting the self-guided tour of eight distinctive Hermiston gardens. Tickets are $10 for admission and a tour route map, and may be purchased at Cottage Flowers, 1725 N. First St., or the Hermiston Chamber, 415 S. Highway 395.
OCEAN 503, 8 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton. R&B. No cover.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 -10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 Opal Place, Irrigon. $4 per person.
IRRIGON FARMERS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Christine?s Mini Storage, 1400 E. Highway 730, Irrigon. Booths available for $10. (541-571-3464 or 541-922-5509).
FIDDLER?S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. The public is welcome to listen or join in the jam session. Light refreshments will be served. Free. (541-567-3141).
MONDAY, JUNE 28
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 W. Marine Drive, Boardman. Program: Frank Carlson ?Honor our Veterans.? Refreshments will be available for purchase from Judy Scott?s Chuckwagon. (541-571-1710).
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. Stories, games and crafts. (541-449-1254).
ART HOUSE WRITERS, 5-6 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts kitchen, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Community writing group. Participants are encouraged to bring a short piece of writing. (Mary at mthouvenel@gmail.com).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
CRAFTY CREATIONS, 3-4 p.m., Children?s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 6 and up. (Jill Gregg 541-276-1066).
ELKS BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., 14 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Regular packet $8, special packet $3. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Proceeds donated to local charities. (541-276-4352).
KARAOKE, 7-11 p.m., Wildfire Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 72777 Highway 331, Pendleton.
SATURDAY, JULY 10
PURPLE RIDGE LAVENDER FESTIVAL, all day, Purple Ridge Lavender Farm, 29081 Bridge Road, Hermiston. Food, art, antiques, wine tasting and entertainment. Lavender products will be available for sale. (541-567-8774).
The Hermiston Herald publishes a list of coming events as space allows. It?s posted each Monday and Thursday at www.hermistonherald.com. All items are assumed free, nonprofit and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Items should be submitted well in advance to: Calendar ? Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838 or info@hermistonherald.com.