Thursday 11/4

Storytime: Stories and crafts in the Story Circle; 10:30 a.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Knitting Group: Noon-2 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

Jackpot Bingo: 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Batik with Ginger Rembold: Introductory class on the Indonesian and Indian art of batik; 6-8 p.m.; $20-$30; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Jam Night: Bring your instruments and drop in anytime; first Thursday of the month; 7-8:30 p.m.; free: Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Friday 11/5

Fishtrap Fireside: Features three local writers; join online anytime at fishtrap.org or the Fishtrap House YouTube channel.

Pendleton Leather Show: Classes, vendors and contests; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.

First Friday Art Walk: Celebrate the arts on the First Friday of every month in historic downtown Baker City; 5:30-8 p.m.; free; downtown Baker City.

Pinochle Social Club: 7-9 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Saturday 11/6

Pendleton Leather Show: Classes, vendors and contests; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.

Heritage Station Museum Free First Saturday: Free admission all day; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton.

Hip & Handmade: Informal drop-in arts and crafts for grownups; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Spin-In: Spinners, knitters, weavers, felters, fiber enthusiasts and fiber-curious are welcome to drop in on first Saturday of the month; 1-4 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Oldies Night British Invasion: disc jockey plays classic hits; 7-10 p.m.; free; Wesley United Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater.

Sunday 11/7

Oregon East Symphony in Concert — ‘Blow it Up, Start Again’: 2:30 p.m.; floor level general admission is free; reserved and balcony seating tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $65 family; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton; find ticket information at oregoneastsymphony.org.

Monday 11/8

Boardman Quilt Group: Quilt construction, quilting updates, education, history and friendship; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; free; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.

Mystery Book Club: For adults, new members welcome; 1 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Hermiston Amateur Radio Club: Everyone welcome; 7 p.m.; Agape House, 500 W. Harper Road.

Athena Book Group: 7 p.m.; free; Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St.

Tuesday 11/9

Pinochle: All are welcome; 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

Kids in the Kitchen: After-school cooking club for 3rd-5th grades; 3:45-4:45 p.m.; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main St., Union.

Bingo: All are welcome; doors open at 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society: 7-8:30 p.m.; free; First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.

Wednesday 11/10

Bookminders: 1:30-3 p.m.; The Pheasant Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston; hermistonlibrary.us.

Teen iCraft: All teens welcome; 4 p.m.; free; Community Room, Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Bingo: All are welcome, hosted by Elgin Lions; doors open at 6 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

Oregon Grass Roots Cribbage Club No. 2: 6:30 p.m.; free; Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston.

Thursday 11/11

Knitting Group: Noon-2 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

12 Aces Pinochle: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

Desert Belles Garden Club: 1 p.m.; Hermiston; call 541-567-8019 for location.

Jackpot Bingo: 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Writer’s Group: All writers welcome; 5:30 p.m.; free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Pendleton Bird Club: Guest speaker and refreshments; everyone welcome; 7 p.m.; free; First Christian Church, 215 N. Main St., Pendleton.

Friday 11/12

Pinochle Social Club: 7-9 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Saturday 11/13

Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-noon; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring Ave., La Grande.

Online Writing Workshop — The Secret of Energy: One-day workshop led by Karen Auvinen; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $120; register at www.fishtrap.org.

Hip & Handmade: Informal drop-in arts and crafts for grownups; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Tunesmith Night: Three songwriters sharing their original work in a virtual concert; 7-9 p.m.; join livestream at wvmusicalliance.org.

Monday 11/15

Oregon Trail Gem & Mineral Society: 6 p.m.; Pendleton City Hall community room, 501 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.

Tuesday 11/16

Pinochle: All are welcome; 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

Kids in the Kitchen: After-school cooking club for 3rd-5th grades; 3:45-4:45 p.m.; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main St., Union.

Bingo: All are welcome; doors open at 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

Country Dance Fiddle Orchestra: All skill levels welcome; virtual rehearsal; 6 p.m.; $5 suggested donation; for details and Zoom invite, call Carla Arnold at 541-786-4535.

Impressionable — Mosaic Trays: Students will use found and meaningful objects to imprint the clay to make small tiles; 6-8 p.m.; $65 — $75; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Wednesday 11/17

Milton-Freewater Garden Club: Luncheon followed by general business meeting; noon; Milton-Freewater Community Building, 109 NE Fifth Ave.

Teen Movie: All teens welcome; 4 p.m.; free; Community Room, Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Bingo: All are welcome, hosted by Elgin Lions; doors open at 6 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

ACE Writing Project: Featured reader and open mic; 7 p.m.; free; join virtual event at www.artcentereast.org.

Thursday 11/18

Storytime: Stories and crafts in the Story Circle; 10:30 a.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Jackpot Bingo: 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Sassy Senior Pinochle: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.

First Draft Writer’s Series: Literary readings by guest artists and open mic; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; join virtual event at www.pendletonarts.org.

Friday 11/19

Handmade Holidays Makers Market: 4-8 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

Stars at Sunset — Step-by-Step Watercolor: Open to all levels; 6-8 p.m.; $40-$50; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

Sumpter Valley Railroad Full Moon Wine & Cheese Tasting Train: “Wine” down after a long week; weather permitting you will get to see the full moon undisturbed by city lights; 7-9 p.m.; $50 adults, $20 kids (cheese only); departs from McEwen Depot, Sumpter; reserve tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Saturday 11/20

Handmade Holidays Makers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande.

Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mount Emily Building, Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. Second St., La Grande.

A Wet Spring Walk: Explore color-mixing rules and new techniques; beginning and experienced painters welcome; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $90-$110; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

Hip & Handmade: Informal drop-in arts and crafts for grownups; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Sumpter Valley Railroad Winter Steam Train and Cookout: Family-friendly event, ride to the Sumpter Depot to roast hot dogs and marshmallows; noon; $25 adults, $22 seniors/military, $15 for ages 3-17, $70 family of two adults and two kids; departs from McEwen Depot, Sumpter; reserve tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.