Calendar for 11/9 and beyond
Published 3:00 am Tuesday, November 9, 2021
- The Observer, FileThe annual Veterans Day Parade in La Grande was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it will return at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021.
Tuesday 11/9
Pinochle: All are welcome; 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 12:30 p.m., games at 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Bookminders Book Club: 1:30-3 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
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: Doors open at 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.
Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society: 6:30 p.m.; free; First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Wednesday 11/10
Teen iCraft: All teens welcome; 4 p.m.; free; Community Room, Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Bingo: Hosted by Elgin Lions; doors open at 6 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.
Thursday 11/11
Veterans Day Parade & Spaghetti Dinner: 11 a.m., Adams Avenue, La Grande; spaghetti dinner follows at American Legion Hall, 301 Fir St. (free to members, $5 other veterans and the public).
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.
Pendleton Bird Club: Guest speaker; everyone welcome; 7 p.m.; join virtual gathering via Zoom link at www.pendletonbirders.wordpress.com.
Friday 11/12
Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of free music; 4 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
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.
Mary Stewart Christmas Craft Sale: Homemade, handmade and upcycled items; 9 a.m.-noon; Milton-Freewater Community Building, 109 NE Fifth St.
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 www.wvmusicalliance.org.
Monday 11/15
Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Oregon Trail Gem & Mineral Society: 6 p.m.; Pendleton City Hall community room, 501 SW Emigrant Ave.
Tuesday 11/16
Storytime at Grant County Library: 10 a.m.; 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day.
Storytime at Baker County Library: 10 a.m.; 2400 Resort St., Baker City.
Pinochle: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 12:30 p.m., games at 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Laser Tag Games: Dinner available; 4:30-8 p.m.; John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.
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: 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 at 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; register at www.artcentereast.org.
Heppner Book Club: Watch a TED Talks video and read the corresponding book, then discuss at the next meeting; copies will be available to check out; 7 p.m.; free; Heppner Public Library, 444 N. Main St.
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.
Kick Ball Family Fun Night: 4-7 p.m.; Humbolt Elementary Gymnasium, 329 N. Humbolt St., Canyon City.
Bingo: Hosted by Elgin Lions; doors open at 6 p.m., games at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.
Friends of the Hermiston Public Library: Meeting and election of officers; 6 p.m.; 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston; to join, email friends@hermiston.or.us or call 541-567-2882.
ACE Writing Project: Featured reader and open mic; 7 p.m.; free; join virtual event at www.artcentereast.org.
Thursday 11/18
Storytime & Crafts at Cook Memorial Library: 10:30 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library Story Circle, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Knitting Group: Noon-2 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.
Sassy Senior Pinochle: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.
Laser Tag Games: Dinner available; 4:30-8 p.m.; John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.
Third Thursday Downtown Baker City: 5-8 p.m.; $10 donation to Baker City Downtown; Launch Pad Baker, 2019 Main St.
Quilt Questers: 6-7 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., 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
Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of free music; 4 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
Handmade Holidays Makers Market: 4-8 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.
Leather Wine Glass Markers Class: Ages 16+; suitable for beginners; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $31.50-$35; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; register at www.paintedskycenterforthearts.wildapricot.org.
Stars at Sunset — Step-by-Step Watercolor Class: Open to all levels; 6-8 p.m.; $40-$50; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at www.artcentereast.org.
Sumpter Valley Railroad Full Moon Wine & Cheese Tasting Train: 7-9 p.m.; $50 adults, $20 kids (cheese only); departs from McEwen Depot, Sumpter; reserve tickets at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org.
“The Maltese Bodkin”: Cove High School production; quirky mixture of mystery, intrigue and swordplay; 7 p.m.; free; Coe Kerr Community Building, Ascension School, 1104 Church St., Cove; eventbrite.com.
Pinochle Social Club: 7-9 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
Saturday 11/20
Handmade Holidays Makers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.
Halfway Holiday Festival & Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Halfway Lions Club, 235 Lion St.
Union County 4-H Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mount Emily Building, Union County Fairgrounds, 3604 N. Second St., La Grande.
A Wet Spring Walk — Painting Class: Beginning and experienced painters welcome; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $90-$110; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at www.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: Ride to the Sumpter Depot to roast hot dogs and marshmallows; departs McEwen Depot at noon; $25 adults, $22 seniors/military, $15 for ages 3-17, $70 family of two adults and two kids; reserve tickets at www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org.
“The Maltese Bodkin”: Cove High School production; quirky mixture of mystery, intrigue and swordplay; 7 p.m.; free; Coe Kerr Community Building, Ascension School, 1104 Church St., Cove; eventbrite.com.
“Tuck Everlasting — The Musical”: 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.; $8-$18; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; get tickets at www.elginoperahouse.com.
Sunday 11/21
“The Maltese Bodkin”: Cove High School production; quirky mixture of mystery, intrigue and swordplay; 2 p.m.; free; Coe Kerr Community Building, Ascension School, 1104 Church St., Cove; eventbrite.com.
Monday 11/22
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.
Tuesday 11/23
Storytime at Grant County Library: 10-11 a.m.; Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day.
Storytime at Baker County Library: 10 a.m.; 2400 Resort St., Baker City.
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 12:30 p.m., games at 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Laser Tag Games: Dinner available; 4:30-8 p.m.; John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.
Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.
Wednesday 11/24
Thursday 11/25
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Turkey Trot: 5K run/walk raises funds and food for Northeast Oregon Compassion Center; 9 a.m.; Kicks, 1801 Main St., Baker City; www.facebook.com/NortheastOregonCompassionCenter.
Friday 11/26
Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of free music; 4 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
Pinochle Social Club: 7-9 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
“Tuck Everlasting — The Musical”: 7:30 p.m.; $8-$18; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; get tickets at www.elginoperahouse.com.
Saturday 11/27
Christmas Bazaar: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395.
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.
Pendleton Underground Evening Tour: Age 21+; 6:15-7:15 p.m.; $20-$25; Pendleton Underground Tours, 31 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton; reservations required, call 541-276-0730.
Live Music — Scott Wilson: 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5; Pendleton Underground Tours, 31 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.
“Tuck Everlasting — The Musical”: 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.; $8-$18; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; get tickets at www.elginoperahouse.com.
Monday 11/29
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.
Tuesday 11/30
Storytime at Grant County Library: 10 a.m.; 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day.
Storytime at Baker County Library: 10 a.m.; 2400 Resort St., Baker City.
Jackpot Bingo: Doors open at 12:30 p.m., games at 1 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany, La Grande.
Sentinels — Stacked Ceramic Art Class: Make a personalized ceramic sculpture; 6-8 p.m.; $65-$75; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at www.artcentereast.org.