Learn about Project Heartbeat Feb. 7

JOSEPH — Dick Burch, founder of Project Heartbeat in Wallowa County, will speak on the topic of “AEDs and Heart Attacks In The News” at the next Brown Bag on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St. The talk is free and open to the public.

Burch will talk about Project Heartbeat, demonstrate how the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) works, and show a short video about a young high school student near Atlanta, Georgia, who was revived using an AED after she went into sudden cardiac arrest during a volleyball game.

AEDs have recently been in the news after Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest during a game. He was revived with the use of an AED.

Burch started Project Heartbeat in 2009 with the goal of placing AEDs in the county for easy access when there is a sudden cardiac event. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating due to an interruption in its electrical impulse. The AED delivers a shock which restarts the heart until medical personnel can arrive.

Since its inception in 2009, Project Heartbeat, a 501c3 nonprofit in partnership with the American Red Cross and Rotary Club of Wallowa County, has placed more than 100 AEDs around Wallowa County in schools, businesses, senior centers and medical facilities. Burch has also trained, by his estimation, between 2,500 and 3,000 individuals to use the AED.

‘Love Letters’ opens Feb. 10

BAKER CITY — Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre will open “Love Letters” on Friday, Feb. 10, for a two-weekend run at the theater, 2101 Main St.

Performances, Feb. 10-12 and Feb. 17-19, are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. For details and tickets, visit easternoregonregionaltheatre.com.

Movie night for kids at Humane Society

ENTERPRISE — The Wallowa County Humane Society is planning another movie night for kids — and a night out for parents — on Friday, Feb. 10. The movie is “The Lion King.”

The Humane Society, 119 E. Main St., provides the movie, popcorn and punch. The movie starts at 7 p.m. and the evening concludes at 9 p.m. The movie night is for children ages 5 to 12. Although there is no charge for the movie, donations are gladly accepted. A suggested donation is $5.

Kids even get the chance to meet cats and kittens in the “Catty Shack.”

To RSVP for Kids Movie Night, call 503-621-7352. Information is available at wallowacountyhumanesociety.org or the Facebook page.

Clay class starts soon at art center

PENDLETON — Brian Purnell will teach a hand-built clay forms class for adults starting Feb. 14 at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. It meets Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. for six sessions.

Previous experience with clay isn’t necessary — students will learn the basics of proper wedging technique, clay storage, making pinch and coiled pots, slab construction methods, using hump and slump molds, as well as both brush and dip glazing techniques. Returning students are welcome.

Cost is $120 members, $125 nonmembers. There is also a $50 materials fee. Register at www.pendletonarts.org. For questions, call 541-278-9201.

Matt Andersen plays in Baker City Feb. 5

BAKER CITY — Canadian musician Matt Andersen, along with special guest Mariel Buckley, will play a show at Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., on Sunday, Feb. 5.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance at churchillbaker.com or $18 at the door. Admission is free for ages 15 and younger with a ticket-holding adult.

Andersen and Buckley are on a month-long tour that includes about 24 shows. His new album, titled “The Big Bottle of Joy,” releases in March 2023. Buckley’s new album “Everywhere I used to Be” is available now. For information, visit www.marielbuckley.com or find it on Bandcamp.

Classes coming up at Crossroads

BAKER CITY — Here’s a look at upcoming classes at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave. Register online at crossroads-arts.org or call 541-523-5369.

Alethea Brewer will lead a class on making Valentine’s Day cards on Monday, Feb. 6, 6-8 p.m. at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave. Participants will learn the basics of typesetting and printing and will leave with a set of hand-printed, personalized cards. This is open to all ages; cost is $16 members, $24 members, plus a $5 supply fee.

On Thursday, Feb. 9, learn how to make origami greeting cards starting at 6 p.m. This is for ages 12 and older; cost is $16 members, $24 nonmembers, plus a $5 supply fee.

Fishtrap workshop begins Feb. 7

An online writing workshop with Emily Withnall begins Feb. 7 and meets Tuesdays, from 5-7 p.m., through Feb. 28.

The class is “Writing about Money and Class Identity.” Registration is $240, or $215 for Fishtrappers. Register at fishtrap.org/writing-workshops.

Readings for this workshop will be about class, money, and the intersections between class identity and race, sexual identity and gender identity, and disabilities. Each session will include discussion of readings and ideas, brainstorming, and generative prompts and writing time. By the end of the month, participants will have an essay drafted that addresses aspects of class and identity in their own lives.

Collaboration brings Native American exhibit to Quinn Coliseum

LA GRANDE — A collaboration between Eastern Oregon University and the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture brings “Native Sport” exhibit to Quinn Coliseum this month.

The “Native Sport” exhibit focuses on Native American athletes and highlights regional tribal members.

“It has been an honor to work with the Josephy Center and EOU Athletics to bring the exhibit to the EOU Campus and to share Native Sports with our community,” said Linda Reed-Jerofke, EOU professor of anthropology.

The exhibit will be on display through March 17.

Library book sale begins Feb. 10

BAKER CITY — The Friends of the Baker County Library are getting ready for the annual winter book sale, which raises money to support library programs.

The sale begins Friday, Feb. 10, and continues through Saturday, Feb. 18. The last day features a $5 bag sale.

The sale, located in the back meeting room of the library, 2400 Resort St., will be open during library hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Grange hosts Sweetheart sale

JOSEPH — The Hurricane Creek Grange is planning the 12th annual Sweetheart Indoor Yard Sale for Feb. 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 9-11:30 a.m., and lunch will also be available.

The grange is located at the intersection of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane.

Ed foundation offers surf & turf dinner

HERMISTON — Get ready to Follow Your Art. The 12th annual surf and turf dinner fundraiser will benefit the Hermiston Education Foundation.

Because of supply demands, the menu now features salmon and tri-tip. The event is Saturday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road. Tickets, which are $50 per person, are available at the Hermiston School District office, 305 SW 11th St. The evening also features a live and silent auction.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3FN2QlP or call 541-667-6000.

Power House brings laughter to the stage

WALLA WALLA — A double-shot of laughs are featured at the Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave. — “YOUtopia,” a comedy film by Scout Durwood, and Scout Durwood Live, a stand-up comedy performance.

The film viewing is Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. The story centers around Durwood’s recent breakup. After inadvertently forming a hipster cult, members start disappearing.

And on Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Durwood will take the stage to perform standup. Tickets are $20-$35.

For tickets to either event, visit bit.ly/3HfZPMT. For more information, including other upcoming events, search www.phtww.org. For questions, call 509-529-6500.

Delish serves up Valentine’s with Jamie Nasario

HERMISTON — With a sultry voice and vintage vibe, Jamie Nasario will offer up some soulful tunes on Valentine’s Day, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Delish Bistro, 1619 N. First St.

Growing up in Echo, Nasario rediscovered her passion for music at age 29. She puts her spin on original works and throwback covers while maintaining a modern flavor. Often teaming up with other seasoned musicians, Nasario performs at venues across the region and beyond.

Dinner reservations are required, which begin Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. Several three-course meal options are available. To see the menu, visit bit.ly/3www4RH. To make reservations, call 541-303-9006.

Two-day Wheatstock tickets on sale Feb. 3

HELIX — Big news is coming out of the tiny town of Helix — Wheatstock Music Festival is expanding to two days. In its 15th year, the music festival is Aug. 18-19 at Quantum 9 Arena.

Featuring a pair of Texas-based bands, the Friday night headliner is Giovannie and the Hired Guns and Saturday night is Pecos & the Rooftops. Early ticket sales with a reduced rate of $90 for a two-day pass go on sale Feb. 3 via www.wheatstock.org.

Also, Tylor & the Train Robbers, a Boise-based band with Helix roots, will be performing. Other musical acts include Them Dirty Roses, Kat Hasty and the Lowdown Drifters.

The music festival features free camping, food vendors, a beer garden, merchandise sales and bouncy castles for the kids. After 30 days, the cost will increase for two-day passes and one-day passes will be available. For additional information, search bit.ly/3QPKiqk.

Soar into SAGE Center for ‘Top Gun’

BOARDMAN — A double feature at the SAGE Center offers back-to-back viewings of “Top Gun” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” The screenings are Saturday, Feb. 4, at 101 Olson Road. The first film starts at 1 p.m. and the second is at 4 p.m.

The first, released in 1986, features a young Tom Cruise playing an impulsive daredevil Navy pilot who is accepted into an elite flight school. In the 2022 flick, Cruise confronts his past while training a group of young pilots.

Admission is $5 for one movie or $8 for both. The admission fee includes popcorn and bottled water. Kids 5 and under are admitted free. For more information, search bit.ly/3kMit68.

Electric Sundown sizzles with love

PENDLETON — All kinds of fun is planned at Electric Sundown leading up to Valentine’s Day.

Heart Crusher, which features speed dating, dancing and live music with Stompin’ Ground, is Friday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. at 14 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Also, some lucky person will be chosen with help from the audience for a chance at love during the Dating Game Show Live.

The event features a no-host bar with drink specials. Avance tickets are $10 via bit.ly/3H5zEHz or at ReRide Western Re-sale Store Boutique, 108 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton.

Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, visit bit.ly/3HyfbfZ or call 541-310-7086.

Friday Nights at the Army

PENDLETON — Youths 12 and older are invited to enjoy snacks, make new friends and participate in a variety of activities during Friday Nights at the Army.

The free event is the first and third Friday, 5-7 p.m. in the gym at The Salvation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave. For more information, call 541-276-3369.

40 Taps offers weekly cribbage games

PENDLETON — Calling all cribbage players, including those who want to learn. Weekly cribbage games are held on Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at 40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave.

Also, monthly tournaments will be announced. For information about other happenings on tap, call 541-612-8559 or search www.facebook.com/fortytaps.