Calendar: Jan. 12, 2023
Published 3:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2023
- Join an art class to paint plants on Jan. 14 at Painted Sky Center for the Arts in John Day. Check out all the classes at paintedskycenter.com.
Thursday 1/12
Dungeons & Dragons: 3:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Open Art Studio: Kids of all ages can explore art in this free, drop-in class; 4 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Bingo — La Grande: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. including a new game called “bonanza”; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St.
Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.
Live music — Casey Shelden: 6 p.m.; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grade; sideabeer.com.
Open Stage: A weekly opportunity to take the stage for music, writing, dance, etc.; 7-10 p.m.; signups start at 7 p.m. and the 10-minute sets begin at 7:30 p.m.; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande; lagrandehq.com.
Friday 1/13
Storytime — Baker City: 10 a.m.; Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St.
Kids STEM: Develop your knowledge of weather patterns and water cycles by creating a “snow storm in a jar”; this free craft is available while supplies last; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Bingo — Pilot Rock: 1-3 p.m.; Pilot Rock Senior Center, 235 W. Main St., Pilot Rock; cityofpilotrock.org.
Mystery Book Club: Participants are choosing their own titles for discussion; 1 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
Bingo — Halfway: Held the second and fourth Fridays; 7 p.m.; Halfway VFW, 45875 Highway 12 Spur, Halfway.
Saturday 1/14
Art class — Pit Fired Pottery: This is the first of three classes in this workshop with Genevieve Paddock; ages 18+; 9-11 a.m. (other sessions are Feb. 3 and Feb. 4); $198 members, $220 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 16 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedsky center.com.
Free for all: Art gathering for youth up to age 12; held every Saturday; 9:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Hip and Handmade for adults: Free, drop-in class; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Saturday Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Art class — Painters Choice Acrylic: Choose one of two plant designs; beginners welcome; ages 14 and older; $36 members, $40 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 16 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
Tunesmith Night: A showcase of original music; 7-9 p.m.; $10; Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise; wvmusicalliance.org.
Sunday 1/15
Special Needs Open Gym: For special needs youth and their families; free; 1 p.m.; Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
Monday 1/16
Storytime — Echo: 10:30 a.m.; Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
Bingo — Baker City: 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:15 p.m.); Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Wallowa County Chess Club: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Art class — Introduction to Leather Tooling: This is the first of five sessions that meet Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $85.50 members, $95 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 16 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
Tuesday 1/17
Storytime — Hermiston: 10:30 a.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Live music — BlueMountaineers: 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Pinochle — La Grande: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Bingo — Baker City: 1:30 p.m. (doors open at 12:15 p.m.); Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Art class — Teen Quilling: Taught by Erica Edwards; three sessions meet on Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. (Jan. 17, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31); free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Teen Short Film Screenwriting: Led by Nicholas Jennings, this six-session workshop begins Jan. 17 and meets Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Teen Anime Club: Discuss all things anime and manga; 5-6 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston; hermiston.or.us.
Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Wednesday 1/18
Walk-in Wednesday Workshop: Explore various medium disciplines and techniques every Wednesday; $20; 10 a.m.-noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.
Art class — Teen Film Production: Nicholas Jennings leads this six-session class that begins Jan. 18 and meets Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Winter Writing for Teens: Joy Holmes leads this four-session class (Jan. 18 and 19, Jan. 25 and 26); 4:30-5:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Bingo: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union; 541-805-9321.
Art class — Beginning Wheel Throwing for Adults: Led by Marie Pratuch; this night begins the seven-session class that meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Fun with Decoupage: This “happy hour” class for adults is with Melissa Watson; 6 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Trivia Night: Prove your knowledge and earn prizes, every other Wednesday, throughout the fall, winter, and spring; teams of up to four people, no phones allowed; 6-8 p.m.; Terminal Gravity Brew Pub, 803 School St., Enterprise.
Thursday 1/19
Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.
Open Art Studio: Kids of all ages can explore art in this free, drop-in class; 4 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Teen Guitar: This 10-session class with Margaret Mayer starts Jan. 19 and meets Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Teen Ukulele: This 10-session class with Ian Summerfield starts Jan. 19 and meets Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Bingo — La Grande: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. including a new game called “bonanza”; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St.
Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.
Teen Craft Night: Learning the Japanese art of paper folding; for grades sixth-12th; 6-7 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
First Draft Writer’s Series: Featured reader, followed by open mic for first 10 people to sign up; free; 7-8:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Open Stage: A weekly opportunity to take the stage for music, writing, dance, etc.; 7-10 p.m.; signups start at 7 p.m. and the 10-minute sets begin at 7:30 p.m.; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande; lagrandehq.com.
Friday 1/20
Little Pinecones Book Club: Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime that includes a story and craft; 10 a.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Storytime — Baker City: 10 a.m.; Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St.
Bingo — Pilot Rock: 1-3 p.m.; Pilot Rock Senior Center, 235 W. Main St., Pilot Rock; cityofpilotrock.org.
Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
Art class — Snowy Mountains acrylic: 5:30 p.m.; $36 members, $40 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
Live music — Greenneck Daredevils: The Hood River-based band plays at Churchill for the first time; $10 in advance at churchillbaker.com or $15 at the door; age 15 and younger are free; 6 p.m.; Churchill School Art & Music, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City; churchillbaker.com.
Saturday 1/21
Anthony Lakes 60th Anniversary: Celebrate all day starting at 9 a.m.; the dummy downhill race is at 3 p.m., along with music by the Greenneck Daredevils from 3-6 p.m.; 1960s ski attire is encouraged; anthonylakes.com.
Free for all: Art gathering for youth up to age 12; held every Saturday; 9:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Hip and Handmade for adults: Free, drop-in class; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Clay Creations for ages 7-12: 10:30 a.m.-noon; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Saturday Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Art class — Beginner and Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Four-session class begins Jan. 21 and meets Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.; $216 members, $240 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
Contradance: The traditional old-time contra dance; 7 p.m.; $3- $5; Timberrib at Ostby’s, 84847 Winesap Road, Milton-Freewater; wallawallafriendsofacousticmusic.com.
Daymaker — Warren Miller’s 73rd Film Tour: $10 at {a class=”x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg” tabindex=”0” href=”https://bit.ly/Jan21-daymaker?fbclid=IwAR2psbh4_sPhU61-1BsgLCd8EnPVBAVOKHhn7ts5lvB0QNhIZ5Ns7MDJr_E” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”}bit.ly/Jan21-daymaker{/a} or at Great Pacific and The Studio; 7 p.m.; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton.