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Published 6:09 am Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. Businesses interested in adding agritourism to their portfolio, or increasing their offerings, are encourage to attend. Continuation of Agritourism Destination Workshop; participants are encouraged to attend both sessions. Admission is free, but registration is required. (Industry.traveloregon.com/ruggedcountryATS).
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. 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).
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665).
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., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 9 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).
TILLAMOOK CHEESE DAYS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Enjoy macaroni and cheese with cheesy corn muffins, salad, cookie and drink for $5, which includes admission to the center. Cheese curds will be available for purchase. (541-481-7243).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. Cost is $4.50 per person. Proceeds benefit the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center project. (541-567-3806).
HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. 20-minute workshops on the hour. (Stephanie Blackburn 541-567-6251).
RELAY FOR LIFE FUN RIDE, 10 a.m. registration, kickstands up at noon, Hermiston Walmart northwest parking lot, 1350 N. First St. Cost to participate is $20 per rider, $25 for rider plus one. Silent auction and prize drawings. Ride ends at the Freedom of the Road Riders RC table in front of the Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 425 W. Orchard Ave. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. (Harley Man 541-720-2384).
UMATILLA LANDING DAYS, 11 a.m., parade on Sixth Street, daylong activities ending with fireworks at dusk, 1710 Quincy, Umatilla Marina Park.
HERMISTON RELAY FOR LIFE, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Umatilla County Fairgrounds, 425 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. will be followed by a survivor luncheon for all cancer survivors and caregivers; entertainment, games, activities, themed laps and more throughout the day. Luminaria ceremony at 9:30 p.m., bags available by donation. Concessions will be available for purchase. Teams and individuals welcome. (Miranda Hunt 541-720-0369).
TILLAMOOK CHEESE DAYS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Enjoy macaroni and cheese with cheesy corn muffins, salad, cookie and drink for $5, which includes admission to the center. Cheese curds will be available for purchase. (541-481-7243).
“OREGON TRAIL: HONORING OUR PIONEER FOREFATHERS,” 4 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St. The presentation will be followed by book signing opportunities with Rick Steber and Stuart Dick. Free. (Barbara Huwe 541-922-4175).
TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER AND CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 5 p.m. burgers and salads, 6 p.m. tournament signups, 6:30 p.m. play begins, Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St. $40 poker buy-in, $20 cribbage buy-in, poker re-buys are allowed. Cash prizes will be paid. (Arlynda Gates 541-422-7534/541-256-0334 [poker] or Betty Gray 541-422-7335 [cribbage]).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Join the jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 Marine Drive. Free family-oriented musical performance featuring Zac Grooms. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami 541-571-0844 or Renee 541-922-1560).
LEARNING PICNIC, 10 a.m. to noon, Creative Care Preschool, 470 E. Main St., Ione. Children ages 0-6 and their parent or caregiver can explore, learn and build important literacy skills, and play with a purpose. Each child takes home a free book, and participants can enter for a chance to win a child’s library to take home. Snacks will be provided. Free, but registration is requested. (Alison Ogden 541-422-7418).
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.
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 Main St. All materials provided by the library. Bring snacks to share. Free.
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.
JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE COMMUNITY FORUM, 2 p.m., Hermiston High School, 600 S. First St. Committee members will hear input on local transportation needs and build support for a comprehensive plan to address shipping routes, traffic flow, congestion and more. Everyone welcome. Free. (Robin Maxey 503-986-1605 or Lindsey O’Brien 503-986-1204).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. 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).
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665).
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., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
FREE FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331 near Wildhorse Resort & Casino), Pendleton. (541-966-9748).
HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 9 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).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
WILDHORSE POW WOW, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wildhorse Resort & Casino grass arena, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331), Pendleton. Grand entry at 7 p.m.; drumming and dancing competitions, Native arts and crafts, apparel and food vendors. Free and open to the public.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt. Costs $5 for full breakfast/$3 for light meal. (541-449-1332).
HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.
WILDHORSE POW WOW, 1 p.m. to midnight, Wildhorse Resort & Casino grass arena, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331), Pendleton. Grand entry at 1 p.m.; drumming and dancing competitions, Native arts and crafts, apparel and food vendors. Free and open to the public.
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR STARS & STRIPES POOL PARTY, which is Monday, July 4 from 7-10:30 p.m., Hermiston Family Aquatic Center, 879 W. Elm Ave. Pool party, barbecue dinner, games, live entertainment with Jim Basnight Band and Big Top the Clown. View fireworks at 10 p.m. Costs $14 for ages 15-and-up, $10 for 2-14 and free for under 2. Buy tickets at aquatic center or parks & recreation office, 180 N.E. Second St. (541-667-5018, 541-289-7665).
GLOW RUN/WALK, 8:30 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 Marine Drive. 5K run or walk and 10K run. Registration materials available at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce. (541-481-3014).
WILDHORSE POW WOW, 1-9 p.m., Wildhorse Resort & Casino grass arena, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331), Pendleton. Grand entry at 1 p.m.; drumming and dancing competitions, Native arts and crafts, apparel and food vendors. Free and open to the public.
FIRECRACKER 5K, 7 a.m. registration, run/walk begins at 7:30 a.m., Ione City Park. Registration fee of $10 supports the local preschool. (camiecrum@gmail.com).
IONE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, All day at Ione City Park. Includes firemen’s breakfast, food vendors, 3-on-3 basketball tourney (10 a.m.) Blues Cruise Car Show, children’s games (11 a.m.), parade (1 p.m.), Corey Peterson band (2:45 p.m.), talent show (4:30 p.m.), Martin Gerschwitz, former lead singer of Iron Butterfly, (7 p.m.), Quarterflash (8:30 p.m.), fireworks at dusk.
PENDLETON 4TH OF JULY PARADE, 10 a.m., Chamber of Commerce parking lot through Main Street, Southwest Court Avenue to Southwest 12th Street, Southwest Dorion Avenue to Southwest Fourth Street returning to the chamber parking lot. Trophies will be awarded in 13 categories; entry forms available at the chamber office, Dean’s Athletic, DG Gifrs, Elite Guns & Bows and Roundup Athletic Club, or via email at fbradbury@yahoo.com
BOARDMAN THUNDER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Boardman Marina Park, 1 Marine Drive. Parade begins at 11 a.m. through downtown Boardman. Other activities from 5-10 p.m. including soccer, 3-on-3 basketball and horseshoe tournaments, kids’ games, live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors and fireworks at dusk. Most activities free.
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541-276-7101).
STARS & STRIPES FIREWORKS, 10 p.m., Hermiston Butte. (541-667-5018).
TERRIFICALLY FREE TUESDAY, all day, Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. (541-276-1066).
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.
WALK HERMISTON, 5:30 p.m., Riverfront Park, Southwest 23rd St., Hermiston. No fee, includes T-shirt, website access, fitness tips, results and fun. Bring a friend.
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 Main St. All materials provided by the library. Bring snacks to share. Free.
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. 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).
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665).
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., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141).
HEPPNER FARMER’S MARKET, 9 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).
BREWS BY THE BLUES FESTIVAL, 3-9 p.m., Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Grounds, behind Bordertown Feed & Supply, 84575 Highway 11. Tickets are $25 for one day or $40 for both, includes beer glass, six tasting tokens, live entertainment, food vendors and more. VIP tickets are $80 each or $560 for a table of eight, includes private parking, gourmet dining on Saturday at the VIP pavilion and patio seating. (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2545628 or 541-938-5563).
ATHENA CALEDONIAN GAMES CEILIDH DINNER, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Athena City Park. Includes presentation by author Lee Rain-Goode of Clan McBrayer, chieftains of the day and candle-lighting ceremony. Followed by free movie, “Babe,” at 8:15 p.m. Bring blankets. (www.athenacaledoniangames.org).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
HERMISTON FUNFEST, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Hermiston. Funfest breakfast (7:30 a.m.), other activities start at 9 a.m. include vendor booths, children’s games, lawn mower drag races, chainsaw wood carvers, live music, the K9 Kings Flying Dog Show and a car show (at McKenzie Park). (541-567-6151, www.hermistonchamber.com).
HERMISTON’S OWN FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live music, art.
BREWS BY THE BLUES FESTIVAL, noon to 9 p.m., Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Grounds, behind Bordertown Feed & Supply, 84575 Highway 11. Tickets are $25 for one day or $40 for both, includes beer glass, six tasting tokens, live entertainment, food vendors and more. VIP tickets are $80 each or $560 for a table of eight, includes private parking, gourmet dining on Saturday at the VIP pavilion and patio seating. (www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2545628 or 541-938-5563).
HENRY KREBS 90TH BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE, 1-5 p.m., Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St. Everyone welcome. (541-422-7108).
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 5-7 p.m., Heppner City Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music of Slipshod. Food will be available for purchase. Free.
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of Northeast 10th Street. Free family-oriented musical performance featuring Bram Brata Steel Drum Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. (Tami 541-571-0844 or Renee 541-922-1560).