Volunteer Donna Eppenbach browns sausage on Dec. 31, 2022, during a fundraiser for the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center. The next benefit breakfast is March 30, 2024, at Stokes Landing Senior Center, Irrigon.

Auditions for a new musical based on local history are April 1-2, 6-9 p.m. in Bob Clapp Theatre at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton.

“The Petticoat Rebellion” shines a spotlight on a group of women who in 1916 ran an undercover election campaign and took control of the city of Umatilla. The musical is written by Jennifer Colton-Jones, of Pendleton, who also will direct the production.

Presented by College Community Theatre, the show includes both singing and non-singing roles for ages 8 and older. The audition form is available via bit.ly/3TwTguq.

For additional audition information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3lqmSfy or visit www.collegecommunitytheatre.com. Performances will be June 13-23.

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The SAGE Center invites families to stop in for educational activities during spring break. Visitors can watch how a potato turns into a curly fry, as well as try simulated experiences of milking a cow and driving a tractor.

The center is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Children’s admission includes a STEM activity book/craft (while supplies last) through Friday, March 29. For more information, search www.facebook.com/SAGECenterOR or call 541-481-7243.

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The upcoming Northeast Oregon Home Builders Association meeting will be held at one of the student-built homes through the Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program. Everyone is invited to attend and tour the home on April 9, 6 p.m. at 855 SW Angus Court, Hermiston.

The meeting program will include a brief legislative update presented by Jodi Hack, CEO of the Oregon Home Builders Association. In addition, Oregon Senate District 29 candidates Jim Doherty, Dave Drotzmann and Todd Nash will participate in a short question-and-answer session with a focus on housing and land use. For more information, email admin@neohba.com.

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Ye Olde Pizza Shoppe is tuning up with singo bingo on Monday, April 1, 6-8 p.m. at 845 N. First St., Hermiston. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3EnlUGY or call 541-567-9066.

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Enjoy a hearty meal while supporting the efforts of the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center. A fundraising breakfast is Saturday, March 30, 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon.

The menu includes pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage patties, hash browns and biscuits with country gravy. The cost is $5 per person.

The nonprofit organization’s mission is to preserve Irrigon’s 1921 school building and develop a regional art venue. For more information, email Shirley David at gkdavid@bmi.net.

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If Medicare has you baffled, Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free class highlighting your rights and responsibilities and basic information, including Social Security and disabilities.

Medicare 101 is Tuesday, April 2, 2-4 p.m. in the hospital’s conference room, 610 NW 11th St., Hermiston. Virtual participation is available.

Pre-registration is required via www.eventbrite.com. For questions, call 541-667-3509 or email healthinfo@gshealth.org.

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The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center serves lunch Thursday, March 28 (Salisbury steak), and Tuesday, April 2 (TBA), 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 Thursday, March 28 (beef enchiladas), and Tuesday, April 2 (TBA), at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $5 for seniors and $6 for others. For takeout service, call 541-481-3257.