Community Events

Published 6:41 am Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Hermiston Herald publishes a list of coming events as space allows. All items are assumed free, nonprofit and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Coming events items should be submitted well in advance to calendar c/o Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838 or community@hermistonherald.com.

MORROW COUNTY FAIR, 8 a.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. Animal weigh-ins, 4-H, FFA and open class contests, Watermelon Seed Spitting contest 1 p.m.; open class pet show 3 p.m.; Pedal Power Tractor Pull 5 p.m.; style revues beginning at 6:30 p.m.

BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882).

STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).

STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.

MORROW COUNTY FAIR, 8 a.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. 4-H, FFA and open class contests; Old Time Fiddlers 10 a.m.; Talent Show (open to the public) 3 p.m.; Ice Cream Social 3 p.m.; Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo slack 6 p.m.; wine and microbrew tasting, FFA basket auction 6-10 p.m.

OREGON DAIRY PRINCESS APPEARANCE, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Emma Miller, 2015 Oregon Dairy Princess, will meet community leaders, school-age children and the general public in conjunction with her appearance at the Morrow County Fair in Heppner. Free.

BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).

HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).

THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).

FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).

OREGON CONNECTIONS ACADEMY INFORMATIONAL MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Parents and students are invited to learn about the tuition-free, online public school’s curriculum and ask questions. (800-382-60100, ldillon@connectionseducation.com or www.oregonconnectionsacademy.com)

MORROW COUNTY FAIR, 8 a.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. 4-H and FFA showmanship contests beginning at 9 a.m.; Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo performance 7 p.m.; 4-H dance 8:30-11 p.m.; live music with Michelle Drey & Branded (Spur Em Barn), 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heppner City Park. Food, craft and garden vendors. (541-676-8957).

STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).

BETTY BELL SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER AND DESSERT AUCTION, 5-7 p.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost to attend is $??. All proceeds will benefit Betty Bell as she recuperates from an auto accident. (Cheryl Tucker 541-571-6019).

VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 8:30 p.m. (dusk), Bard Park, Stanfield. Enjoy a family-friendly movie for free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 9 p.m. (dusk), McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Enjoy a family-friendly movie. Bring a chair or blanket. Free.

HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.

MORROW COUNTY FAIR, 8 a.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. Parade 10 a.m., downtown Heppner; FFA awards 1:15 p.m.; youth livestock auction 2 p.m.; Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo performance 7 p.m.; live music with Michelle Drey & Branded (Spur Em Barn), 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Workshops at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Jeanette Byers 541-667-7046).

LIVING CULTURE VILLAGE AT TAMASTSLIKT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Mission. View replicas of traditional and prehistoric Plateau Indian people and participate in cultural activities. Free with admission. (541-429-7700).

WHEATSTOCK, 2-10 p.m., Quantum 9 Arena, Helix. Entertainment features local bands Bushman Brothers, Rod Bonifer, Tyler Brooks, Little McKay Creek Band, Wasteland Kings, The Low and Tylor & the TrainRobbers, Portland’s Countryside Ride and headliner the Greg DeVore Band. Kids’ activities, swimming pool and food and drink vendors. Cost is $25 for adults and free for military personnel with identification and youth 12 and under, tickets available at the gate. Proceeds benefit the Helix School music program.

MORROW COUNTY JACKPOT RODEO, 1:15 p.m., Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. Rodeo action features Morrow County residents only.

“THE LIGHT AND LIFE OF CHRIST” CONCERT, 3 p.m., Umatilla Presbyterian Church, 14 Martin Drive. Sean Rogers of Ring Praise Music Ministry and tenor Stephan Craig will perform. Free admission, but a freewill offering will be taken. (Norma Bussler 541-922-5382).

SMART DRIVER CLASS, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Class designed for drivers 50 and over (but any age is welcome) refreshes rules of the road, defensive driving skills and addresses changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. A lunch break will be provided, but lunch is on your own. Arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. Cost is $15 for AARP members (bring your card) or $20 for non-members; pre-registration required by Aug. 21. (541-567-3582)

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254).

BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).

HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).

THE ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Games, crafts and refreshments.

BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882).

STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).

STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.

BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).

HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).

THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).

FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).

STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).

VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 8:30 p.m. (dusk), Bard Park, Stanfield. Enjoy a family-friendly movie for free. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.

LIVING CULTURE VILLAGE AT TAMASTSLIKT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Mission. View replicas of traditional and prehistoric Plateau Indian people and participate in cultural activities. Free with admission. (541-429-7700).

SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY TIME, 3-6 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For children who may need a quieter, less crowded environment. Free for members/$1 for non-members. Registration required. (541-276-1066).

FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-1254).

BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors 55 or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257).

HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567-3582).

HELP WITH MEDICARE, 3-5 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Office answer Medicare questions. For individual consultations, call 541-667-3507.

JEAN KIRKPATRICK BOOK SIGNING/READING, 7 p.m., Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Extension. Kirkpatrick will discuss her new book “The Memory Weaver,” based on the life of Eliza Spalding, who witnessed the attack on Whitman Mission as a child. Everyone welcome. (541-276-7323).

BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882).

STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).

STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.

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