Calendar: March 16, 2023
Published 3:00 am Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Representatives of the Oregon Trail Library District hand out candy on March 12, 2022, during The Great Green Parade in Heppner. This year’s parade is at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18.
Thursday 3/16
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.
Wine Walk: Third Thursday event; 5 p.m.; $12 for a wine glass and map; Hatch, 2019 Main St., Baker City.
Sweet Reads: Betty’s Books and Sweet Wife Baking present Sweet Book Picks; 5-7 p.m.; Sweet Wife Baking, 2028 Main St., Baker City.
Bingo — La Grande: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m.; 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.
Salsa dance lessons: $10 for a beer and one-hour lesson; 6:30 p.m.; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande.
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.
First Draft Writers’ Series: Authors and poets share new work; 7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Friday 3/17
Wee Bit o’ Ireland: A celebration of all things Irish both March 17 and 18; find a full schedule at bit.ly/41zVR9T; Heppner.
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.
Poetry Reading by Anis Mojgani: 7 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Live music — Good Sax: 7-9 p.m.; AJ’s Corner Brick Bar & Grill, 1840 Main St., Baker City.
St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl: Join La Grande Main Street in downtown La Grande for the return of the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl; food specials, drink specials and mocktail specials; 6-10 p.m.; La Grande.
‘The Luck of the Irish’: 7:30 p.m.; Hale Turner Little Theatre, Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Live music — EOU: 45th Parallel, with Luke McKern, present “Cuban Rhythms”; 7:30 p.m.; free; McKenzie Theater, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande.
Saturday 3/18
Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Hermiston Senior Center, 255 NE Second St.
Shamrock Shuffle 5K/10K: 9 a.m.; downtown La Grande.
Shamrock Shuffle Fun Run 5K: Hosted by the Cove Education Foundation; 1 mile course or a 5K; 9 a.m.; $15; Ascension School Camp and Conference Center, 1104 Church St., Cove; coveshamrockrun.itsyourrace.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.
Clay Creations: 10:30 a.m.-noon; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Saturday Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Community Sewing Circle: Bring your projects (knitters, quilters, etc.) and spend some time with others who love to create; noon; Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton.
Art class — Painter’s Choice: Choose Flopsy or Mopsy for this spring painting class; 1 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts; 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
‘The Anatomy of a Scene’: Presentation by Tim Mustoe; 2 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: Menu features corned beef, cabbage, roasted red potatoes, rolls and ice cream; 4-6 p.m.; Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph; 541-605-8233.
Micro Chautauqua: Fundraiser for the Chautauqua Music Festival; features music, food, raffles and auctions; 5 p.m.; Eagle Valley Grange, Richland.
Contradance: The traditional old-time contra dance will take place; 7 p.m.; $3-$5; Timberrib at Ostby’s, 84847 Winesap Road, Milton-Freewater; wallawallafriendsofacousticmusic.com.
‘The Luck of the Irish’: 7:30 p.m.; Hale Turner Little Theatre, Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Live music — Little Texas: Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton.
Grange event: Corned beef and cabbage dinner; 4-6 p.m.; $15; Hurricane Creek Grange, intersection of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane, Joseph.
Sunday 3/19
‘The Luck of the Irish’: 2:30 p.m.; Hale Turner Little Theatre, Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Monday 3/20
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.
Youth Guitar: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Tuesday 3/21
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.
Creation Station: A free, drop-in art experience; Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Brown Bag: Join a conversation with Auburn Isaak; noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture; 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
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.
Fishtrap Reads: Join author Molly Gloss; 3 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
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.
Live music — Lo Fives featuring Add Collard: Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:45 p.m.; $12 in advance at churchillbaker.com or $18 at the door; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.
Wednesday 3/22
Toddler Take Over: Bring trikes, scooters or big wheels, anything with wheels that is powered by a toddler; 9-10:30 a.m.; $1; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston; 541-667-5018.
Walk-in Wednesday Workshop: Explore various medium disciplines and techniques every Wednesday; $20; 10 a.m. to noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.
World Water Day: This STEM based program includes hands-on worldwaterday.org activities; for grades 4-7; 4 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Bingo: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union; 541-805-9321.
Cribbage Tournament: Bring a board and cards if you have them; all ages and experience levels welcome; 5:30 p.m.; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise; terminalgravitybrewing.com.
Live music — Pine Hearts: 7-9 p.m.; Range Rider, Enterprise; wvmusicalliance.org.
Live music — Rendezvous with the Symphony: The Grande Ronde Symphony Association offers the first Chamber Series concert featuring choirs from Baker High School and La Grande High School choirs; 7 p.m.; $10 adults, $1 students; La Grande High School Auditorium, 708 K St., La Grande; tickets at granderondesymphony.org.
Fishtrap Reads: The finale for the month-long program is a keynote address with author Molly Gloss; 7 p.m.; Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise; fishtrap.org.
Thursday 3/23
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.
Game Night: An afternoon of gaming with friends, family, and other gaming enthusiasts; 3:30-5:45 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-962-1339.
Bingo — La Grande: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St.
Teen Mario Cart Night: For grades 6-12; 6-7 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.
Salsa dance lessons: $10 for a beer and one-hour lesson; 6:30 p.m.; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande.
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.