Weekender Calendar: Dec. 9, 2023
Published 8:39 am Tuesday, December 5, 2023
BAKER COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Bazaar and Light Parade: Vendors will be set up at the Sumpter Museum, and the light parade starts at 5 p.m., followed by the tree lighting; Sumpter.
Christmas Tour of Homes: Presented by CASA of Eastern Oregon; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; $15 tickets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; Baker City; casaeo.org.
Santa Visit: Visit with Santa, make crafts and have treats; free; noon to 3 p.m.; Ryder Bros., 1735 Main St., Baker City.
“An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas”: 6 p.m.; Eastern Oregon Regional Theater, 2101 Main St., Baker City.
Baker Community Choir: Christmas concert, 7 p.m.; donations will be accepted at the door; Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City.
Sunday 12/10
Baker Community Choir: Christmas concert, 3 p.m.; donations will be accepted at the door; Baker Heritage Museum, 2480 Grove St., Baker City.
“An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas”: 3 p.m.; Eastern Oregon Regional Theater, 2101 Main St., Baker City.
Wednesday 12/13
Pinochle — Baker City: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.
GRANT COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Winterfest Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 SW Bridge St., John Day.
Winter Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monument Senior Center.
Timber Truckers Light Parade: 6 p.m.; downtown John Day.
Tuesday 12/12
Bingo — John Day: 1 p.m.; John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St.; 541-575-1825.
MORROW COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sam Boardman Elementary School, 301 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman.
UMATILLA COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Craft Bazaar: Presented by Pendleton Eagles; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 428 S. Main St., Pendleton.
Saturday Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Holiday Open House: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Frazier Farmstead Museum, 1403 Chestnut St., Milton-Freewater.
Music Jamboree: Monthly music jamboree; 1-4 p.m.; $3; Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center, 311 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater.
Holiday Workshop for teens and adults: Join Melissa Weston as she guides you through the process of preparing for the upcoming holiday season; 1-3 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Pendleton Downtown Holiday Lighted Parade: 4:30 p.m.; Pendleton.
Heritage Lights and Artisan Market: 5-7 p.m.; free; Heritage Station Museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton; heritagestationmuseum.org.
Bingo — Umatilla: Adult bingo presented by Umatilla Parks and Rec; doors open at 5:45 p.m., games run from 6-8 p.m.; $10 per person, $2 additional cards; register at umatilla-city.org/parksrec; Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St.
Sunday 12/10
Light Parade and Chili Feed: 5 p.m.; food follows the parade in council chambers; Pilot Rock; cityofpilotrock.org.
Monday 12/11
Storytime — Echo: 10:30 a.m.; Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
Art Class — Youth Collage: Free drop-in class for ages 5-12; 3:15 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Creative Gifts from the Kids: Kids are welcome to create a holiday gift; $10 drop in; 5:30-7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Tuesday 12/12
Storytime — Hermiston: 10:30 a.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Creation Station: A free, drop-in art experience; Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Bookminders Book Club: Discussion of “Hotel Cuba” by Aaron Hamburger; 1:30 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Teen Clay: Ongoing, join anytime; learn how to sculpt, build, and construct clay; 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Pop-Tart Pillow Craft: Make pillows shaped like the breakfast treat; for grades 6-12; 6-7 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 S. Main St.
Art class — Cell Phone Pouch: Part of the Happy Hour series with complimentary adult beverages (21 and older); 6-7:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Tuesday Night Trivia: 7-9 p.m.; free; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.
Wednesday 12/13
Drawing Collaborative: Coffee and creative exploration with Alice Thomas and Shari Dallas; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Creative Journaling for teens and adults: Free for teens, $55-$60 for adults; 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
UNION COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (free admission), plus a holiday party with Brent Smith and friends from 7-9:30 p.m. ($5); HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.
Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Cove little gym.
Bazaar — Elgin: Noon to 8 p.m. (Santa will be there 5-8 p.m.); 71112 Highway 82, Elgin.
“Anastasia”: Presented by Elgin Opera House; 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; $18; 104 N. Eighth Ave., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
Storytellers: This community group for adults meets 1-2 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Light Parade — Elgin: 6 p.m., followed by chili at the Stampede grounds and lighting of the Christmas tree; Elgin.
Sunday 12/10
Cove Christmas Tea: Hot cocoa bar, gingerbread decorating and photos with Santa; pay what you can (recommended $5 kids, $10 adults); 4-6 p.m.; Founders Hall at Ascension Hall, Cove.
Cove Tree Lighting: Holiday story time, hot drinks and snacks from the Cove Fire Department, holiday songs and the tree lighting; 6 p.m.; Cove.
Monday 12/11
Adult Craft Night: Supplies provided; 5-7 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., Union; cityofunion.com.
Tuesday 12/12
Storytime — Union: Make bead ornaments; 10 a.m.; Union Carnegie Public Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.
Live Music — BlueMountaineers: 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
Pinochle — La Grande: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.
Wednesday 12/13
Jingle and Mingle: Holiday social, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Bingo — Union: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.
Bingo — Elgin: 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.
WALLOWA COUNTY
Saturday 12/9
Annual Fergi Ski Swap: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Athletic Center, 511 West Park St., Enterprise; skifergi.com.
Farmers Market — Wallowa: Lower Valley Farmers Market; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; indoors at 110 E. First St.
Winterfest: 25th annual celebration with Santa Central, kids barrel train, and a parade at 5:30 p.m.; events start at noon; Enterprise.
Youth Holiday Musical: 1 p.m.; OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise; wvmusicalliance.org.
Tunesmith Night: Featuring Sam Steffen, Michaela French and Elwood; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $10; Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: Presented by MidValley Theatre Company; 7 p.m.; admission by donation; Lostine Presbyterian Church, 132 Highway 82.
Sunday 12/10
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: Presented by MidValley Theatre Company; 2 p.m.; admission by donation; Lostine Presbyterian Church, 132 Highway 82.
Monday 12/11
Wallowa County Chess Club: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Wednesday 12/13
Walk-in Wednesday Workshop: Explore various medium disciplines and techniques every Wednesday; $25; 10 a.m.-noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.