Friday 12/10

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.

Eagle Valley Christmas Tree Lighting: 6 p.m.; Richland City Hall.

Sumpter Valley Railroad Christmas Train: Departs McEwen Depot at 7 p.m.; $25 adults, $22 seniors/military, $15 ages 3-17, $70 family of four; tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

“A Tuna Christmas”: Holiday comedy presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 7 p.m.; $12 adults, $8 students; 2101 Main St., Suite 207, Baker City; tickets at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story presented by the Elgin Opera House players; 7:30 p.m.; Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

“Tuck Everlasting — The Musical”: 7:30 p.m.; $8-$18; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Saturday 12/11

Pancakes with Santa: Pancakes and sausage and photos with St. Nick; 9 a.m.; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Hwy 395.

Enterprise Winterfest: Streets closed at 10 a.m. for downtown shopping; Santa arrives at Santa Central at 2 p.m.; Lighted Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. downtown.

Family Gingerbread Worshop: Free hot cocoa bar, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; photos with Santa, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; gingerbread workshop $36; Le Bebe Cakes, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande; sign up at 541-963-2253.

Tea in the Gallery: Free tea tasting hosted by Teahouse Bakery; drop in 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

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

Sumpter Valley Railroad Christmas Trains: Short runs leave from the Sumpter Station at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.; $18.50 adults, $15 seniors/military, $10 ages 3-17; tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Saturday Kids Craft: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

“Tuck Everlasting — The Musical”: 12:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.; $8-$18; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Wool Crafts Class: Explore different techniques using wool to create small figures and ornaments; 1-4 p.m.; $25; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; register at josephy.org.

Free Carriage Rides: First come, first served; 1-3 p.m.; loading in front of La Grande City Hall, 1000 Adams Ave.

Paint Party — Sleigh Ride: Paint an 18-inch wooden sled with one of two designs; $40, $36 members (scholarships available); 1 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; sign up at paintedskycenter.com.

Family Movie Night: Featuring “Arthur Christmas: The Movie”; popcorn provided; 2 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story presented by the Elgin Opera House players; 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

John Day Drive-thru Visits with Santa & Christmas Tree Lighting: 4-5:30 p.m. visits with Santa; tree lighting at 5 p.m.; Grant County Fairgrounds.

Sumpter Twilight Parade and Tree Lighting: 5 p.m.; Sumpter.

John Day Timber Truckers Light Parade: 6 p.m.; John Day Highway.

Elgin Christmas Light Parade: 6-7 p.m.; downtown Elgin.

Hermiston Festival of Lights: Twinkling lights, fire pits and hot cocoa; 6-10 p.m.; Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Rd.

Tunesmith Night: Featuring Meredith Lane, Jeremy James Meyer and Brittany Brook; 7 p.m.; $10; Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St.; view livestream at wvmusicalliance.org.

“A Tuna Christmas”: Holiday comedy presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 7 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 EORT members, $8 students; 2101 Main St., Suite 207, Baker City; tickets at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

Sunday 12/12

Sumpter Valley Railroad Christmas Train: Leaves at noon from the McEwen Depot; includes 40-minute layover in Sumpter; $25 adults, $22 seniors/military, $15 ages 3-17, $75 family of four; tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Flora Chili Feed and Dessert Auction: 2 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 children 12 and younger; North End Grange, 81029 Flora Lane.

Oregon East Symphony Holiday Music Festival: 2:30 p.m.; free general admission, balcony and reserved seating available for $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $65 family; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton; tickets at oregon-eastsymphony.org.

“A Tuna Christmas”: Holiday comedy presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 3 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 EORT members, $8 students; 2101 Main St., Suite 207, Baker City; tickets at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

Monday 12/13

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: Group will discuss “Her Last Breath” by Linda Castillo; 1 p.m.; free; no registration required; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Winter Wonderland Workshops: Holiday crafting classes for kids; 4-5 p.m.; Baker County Extension Office, 2600 East St., Baker City; for information, call 541-523-6418.

Jackpot Bingo: 6-8 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

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

Tuesday 12/14

Grant County Library Storytime: 10-11 a.m.; 507 South Canyon Blvd., John Day.

Jackpot Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Bookminders: Discussion of “When We Were Vikings”; 1:30-3 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop: Drop in 4:30-7:30 p.m.; $10, $9 members; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

Fine Tune Your Pottery: 6-8 p.m.; $105-$125 per month; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

Wednesday 12/15

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

Teen Mid-Week Movie: 4 p.m.; free; no registration required; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Bingo — Union: Doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060.

Teen Star Wars Party: Snacks, drinks and Star Wars trivia; 5 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Bingo — Elgin: Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

Thursday 12/16

Cook Memorial Library Storytime & Crafts: All ages welcome; 10:30 a.m.; 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Knitting Group: Beth Spell’s knitting group meets downstairs in the group music room; noon; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

Paint Party — Poinsettias: Use acrylics to paint creative poinsettias on canvas; $40, $36 members (scholarships available); 1 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; sign up at paintedskycenter.com.

Friday 12/17

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.

Story Time Cookies and Milk with Santa: All ages welcome, pajamas optional; 6-8 p.m.; free; Le Bebe Cakes, 1101 Washington Ave., La Grande.

“A Tuna Christmas”: Holiday comedy presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 7 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 EORT members, $8 students; 2101 Main St., Suite 207, Baker City; tickets at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story, performed on the main stage; 7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Saturday 12/18

Furniture Painting Workshop: Bring a small furniture piece of your choosing to refinish; 9-11 a.m.; $80; Huffman Design Co., 667 N. Main St., Union.

Tea in the Gallery: Free tea tasting hosted by Teahouse Bakery; drop in 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

Hip & Handmade: Informal drop-in arts and crafts for grown-ups; 10:30-11:3 0 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Saturday Kids Craft: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Christmas Wreath Workshop: Come decorate your own winter/Christmas wreath; ages 13-adult; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $35-$45; Circles of Joy, 10605 S. McAlister Rd., Island City; 541-910-8854.

Paint Party — Truck and Barn: Create a vintage scene on canvas with instructor Angel Carpenter; $40, $36 members (scholarships available); 1 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; sign up at paintedskycenter.com.

Winter Wonderland Festival: Cookie decorating, hot cocoa booth, ornament decorating; 1-3 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Free Carriage Rides: First come, first served; 2-4 p.m.; loading in front of Wells Fargo Bank, downtown La Grande.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story, performed on the main stage; 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Guided Holiday Lights Tour Caravan: Tour Union County’s holiday decorations; begins at 6:30 p.m. in Bi-Mart parking lot, La Grande.

“A Tuna Christmas”: Holiday comedy presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 7 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 EORT members, $8 students; 2101 Main St., Suite 207, Baker City; tickets at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

Sunday 12/19

“A Tuna Christmas”: Holiday comedy presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 3 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 EORT members, $8 students; 2101 Main St., Suite 207, Baker City; tickets at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

Monday 12/20

Winter Wonderland Workshops: Holiday crafting classes for kids; 4-5 p.m.; Baker County Extension Office, 2600 East St., Baker City; for information, call 541-523-6418.

Paint Party — Christmas Break Gnome: Paint a gnome with acrylics on 16×20 canvas; 5:30 p.m.; $35, $31.50 members (scholarships available); Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; sign up at paintedskycenter.com.

Jackpot Bingo: 6-8 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Tuesday 12/21

Grant County Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; 507 South Canyon Blvd., John Day.

Jackpot Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Fine Tune Your Pottery: 6-8 p.m.; $105-$125 per month; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

Heppner Book Club: Watch a TED Talks video and read the corresponding book, then discuss at the next meeting; 7 p.m.; Heppner Public Library, 444 N. Main St.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story, performed on the main stage; 7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Wednesday 12/22

Bingo — Union: Doors open at 5 p.m., early-bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060.

Bingo — Elgin: Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story, performed on the main stage; 7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Thursday 12/23

Cook Memorial Library Storytime & Crafts: 10:30; 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Knitting Group: Beth Spell’s knitting group meets downstairs in the group music room; noon; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

“A Christmas Carol”: Charles Dickens’ classic story, performed on the main stage; 7:30 p.m.; Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth Ave.; tickets at elginoperahouse.com.

Admission is free during December

Tuesday-Saturday

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

108 SW Frazier Ave.

Pendleton

On Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 18, the museum is open for Heritage Lights starting at 5 p.m.

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