Friday 1/7

Fishtrap Fireside: Each month, Fishtrap offers a virtual reading by three writers; January’s session is available beginning Jan. 7 at fishtrap.org or Fishtrap’s YouTube channel.

Young Artists Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Friday for ages 10 and older; 1:45-3:45 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

First Friday: New art shows open at galleries in Baker City; 5:30-8 p.m.

Saturday 1/8

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

The Lean Season — Winter Writing with Space and Stillness with Matt Daly: Online workshop held on Saturdays in January, beginning Jan. 8; 10-11:30 a.m.; $160-$180; register at fishtrap.org.

Hip & Handmade: Free drop-in art activities for adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Coats for Kids Polar Bear Plunge: Enter by donating a winter coat; noon-2 p.m.; Umatilla Marina Swim Beach, 1710 Quincy Ave.

Adult Open Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Saturday for ages 18 and older; 1-3 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Adding Color to Copper: Enameling class taught by Dona Miller; 1-4 p.m.; $50; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; register at josephy.org.

“Nature in the Abstract” Exhibit Opening Reception: 3-6 p.m., live music starts at 4 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Community Drum Circle: All levels welcome; 4-8 p.m.; free; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.

Tunesmith Night: Singer-songwriter showcase; doors open 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.; $10 at the door; Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall, 202 E. North St.; also streamed live to wvmusicalliance.org.

Sunday 1/9

Learn to Play the Dulcimer: No prior musical experience required; six-week series begins Jan. 9; 2-3 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; register at josephy.org.

Monday 1/10

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

Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.

Mystery Book Club: January’s pick is “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James; new members welcome and copies available through inter-library loan; 1 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Pocketknife Case: Leon Pielstick leads this multi-session workshop, begins Jan. 10; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; register at paintedskycenter.com.

Tuesday 1/11

Baker County Public Library Storytime: 10 a.m.; 2400 Resort St., Baker City.

Little Pinecones Book Club: For ages 5 and younger; 10:30 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; sign up at artcentereast.org.

Hermiston Public Library Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Bookminders: Held downstairs in the library meeting room; 1:30 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

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

Leather Spur Straps: Clair Kehrberg teaches this five-session class, beginning Jan. 11; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; register at paintedskycenter.com.

Wednesday 1/12

Walk-in Wednesday Open Studio: Explore various mediums and techniques with Pamela Beach every Wednesday; 10 a.m.; $20; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; register at josephy.org.

Learn to Love Watercolor: Becky Litke teaches two sessions every Wednesday — 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

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.

Thursday 1/13

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

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

Friday 1/14

Young Artists Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Friday for ages 10 and older; 1:45-3:45 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

“The Big” Exhibit Closing Reception: 6-8 p.m.; features announcement of the People’s Choice award; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

Saturday 1/15

Barn Quilt Painting Workshop: Led by Cathy Treadway; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (bring a sack lunch); for ages 12 and older; make either a 2-foot square ($100 members, $150 nonmembers) or a 1-foot square ($93 members, $139.50 nonmembers); Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Hip & Handmade: Free drop-in art activities for adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Adult Open Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Saturday for ages 18 and older; 1-3 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Sunday 1/16

Crockpot Creation Fundraiser: Funds go to Elevate Student Ministry; 3-5 p.m.; no fee to enter; Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave.; register at hermnaz.church/events.

Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival: 7 p.m.; $30; Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave.

Monday 1/17

Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.

Tuesday 1/18

Heppner Book Club: Watch a TED Talk video and read the corresponding book, then discuss at the next meeting; copies will be available to check out; 7 p.m.; Heppner Public Library, 444 N. Main St.

Hermiston Public Library Storytime: 10:30; 235 E Gladys Ave.

Wednesday 1/19

Eagle Cap Extreme: Vet checks; 9 a.m. in Enterprise and 1 p.m. in Joseph; full schedule at eaglecapextreme.com.

Learn to Love Watercolor: Becky Litke teaches two sessions every Wednesday — 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Thursday 1/20

Eagle Cap Extreme: Race starts at noon; Ferguson Ridge Ski Area, Joseph. Full schedule at eaglecapextreme.com.

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

Friday 1/21

Young Artists Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Friday for ages 10 and older; 1:45-3:45 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Saturday 1/22

Winter Fishtrap — Drought: Join us online for Winter Fishtrap where we’ll explore drought in relation to the environment, the economy, socio-economic justice, cultures, and the ultimate future of the West; $50 or $45 for Fishtrappers, $20 students; www.fishtrap.org.

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Hip & Handmade for adults: Free; no need to sign up; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St., Pendleton; www.pendletonarts.org

Adult Open Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Saturday for ages 18 and older; 1-3 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Eagle Cap Extreme Awards Ceremony: 6 p.m.; Cloverleaf Hall, Enterprise.

Monday 1/24

Boardman Quilt Group: Free;. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman.

Tuesday 1/25

Storytime: 10 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City.

Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m.; Hermiston Public LIbrary, 235 E Gladys Ave., Hermiston.

Wednesday 1/26

Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels: Join Becky Litke to learn or refine a variety of techniques; two sessions available — 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.; $16 members per session or $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave, Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.

Thursday 1/27

OES Youth Orchestra Winter Concert: The Oregon East Symphony Youth Orchestra presents its free winter concert featuring performances of arrangements of works by Brahms, Mozart and Mendelssohn; 7-9 p.m.; free; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion, Pendleton; 541-276-0320.

Friday 1/28

Young Artists Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this weekly class where youth can explore a variety of artistic techniques; 1:45-3:45 p.m.; $16 per session for members, or $24 for nonmembers Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave, Baker City; crossroads-arts.org

Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4 p.m.; Free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Saturday 1/29

Winter Fishtrap — Drought: Join us online for Winter Fishtrap where we’ll explore drought in relation to the environment, the economy, socio-economic justice, cultures, and the ultimate future of the West; $50 or $45 for Fishtrappers, $20 students; www.fishtrap.org.

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Hip & Handmade for adults: Free; no need to sign up; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St., Pendleton; www.pendletonarts.org

Adult Open Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this every Saturday for ages 18 and older; 1-3 p.m.; cost per session is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions are $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Monday 1/31