Calendar for 11/9 and beyond

Published 3:00 am Tuesday, November 9, 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

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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.

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