Calendar: Jan. 16, 2024

Published 3:00 am Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The next session of the Little Pinecones Book Club is Friday, Jan. 19, at Art Center East in La Grande.

Tuesday 1/16

Tai Chi for Balance: 9 a.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

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

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.

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 — John Day: 1 p.m.; John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St.; 541-575-1825.

Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.

Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 S. Main St.

Art class — Create an Ocean Drum: Make a double-sided drum filled with glass beads that mimics the sounds of the ocean; $85 members, $100 nonmembers; 6-9 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

After School Puzzle Group: 4-5 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.

Grassroots Cribbage Club: Meets Tuesdays; 5:45 p.m.; VFW, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker City; Pat Reynolds, 541-403-0172.

Art class — Art of Bookfolding 1.0: Use an old book to make a unique piece of art; 6-8 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.

Wednesday 1/17

Drawing Collaborative — Working From a Model: Join Alice Thomas and Shari Dallas for figure drawing practice; drop in or attend all sessions; free; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.

Pinochle — Baker City: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.

Art class — Teen Collage: Explore different collage techniques; 10-session class starts Jan. 17; 4-5:30 p.m. free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.

Bingo — Union: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.

Acoustic Jam: Organized by Powder River Music Revue; 6 p.m.; The Ison House Bed and Brew, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker City.

STEM Night: Grades 6-12 can join a special STEM jam session to transform everyday fruit into musical instruments using Micro:bits; 6 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Bingo — Elgin: 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

Art class — Fused Glass Plates: An introduction to glass fusion; two sessions (Jan. 17 and Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m.); $46 members, $56 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Thursday 1/18

Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.

Live music — Megan Francy: 10:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Gaming Group: 3:30-5:30 p.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.

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.

Artist Meet Up: Artists are invited to share ideas, collaborate and meet other artists; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.

Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.

Class — Discovering Digital Camera Settings: Bring a digital camera (not a smartphone); 6-8 p.m.; free; Harkenrider Senior Activity Center, 255 NE Second St., Hermiston; 541-667-5018.

Trivia Night: Maximum of 10 teams, with four players each; 6 p.m.; signup on Facebook; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise.

Xtreme Music Bingo: 6-9 p.m.; Free; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton; 541-612-8559.

Open Mic: 7-10 p.m.; free; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.

First Draft Writers Series: Featuring Amelia Diaz Ettinger; free; 7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; for the Zoom link, visit pendletonarts.org.

Friday 1/19

Storytime — Baker City: 9-11:30 a.m.; Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St.

Little Pinecones Book Club: Hear stories and then make crafts with Meghan Ballard; 10-11 a.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Storytime — Joseph: 10:15 a.m.; Joseph Public Library, 201 N. Main St.

Art class — Creative Drama (ages 3-5): 11 a.m.-noon; free; mNemosyne Studios, 104 Depot St., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Pinochle — La Grande: 12:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.

Board and Card Game Social Group: 12:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.

Bingo — Pilot Rock: 1-3 p.m.; Pilot Rock Senior Center, 235 W. Main St.; cityofpilotrock.org.

Family Movie: 2 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music; 4:30 p.m.; musicians and singers are welcome to join; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Art class — Gnome Me, Gnome Me Not: Choose a boy or girl gnome in this class with Angel Carpenter; 5:30-8 p.m.; $36 members, $40 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.

Saturday 1/20

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.; pendletonarts.org.

Native Fibers Workshop: Learn to process and make cordage from native perennial fiber plants; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $50-100; Coe-Kerr Building, 1104 Church St, Cove.

Farmers Market — Wallowa: Lower Valley Farmers Market; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; indoors at 110 E. First St.

Pinecones Book Club: Join Meghan Ballard for storytime, followed by hands-on tinkering and learning activities; 10 a.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Art class — Hip and Handmade for Adults: No registration required for this casual artistic get-together; 10:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.

Saturday Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Book Club: The Spells and Stars club for adults; discussion is “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells; 2 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.

Monthly Dance: Join the BlueMountaineers; 6-9 p.m.; $5 or free for 12 and younger; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Sunday 1/21

Live music — The Clements Brothers with Desirae Bronson: $20 in advance at churchillbaker.com or $28 at the door; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.

Monday 1/22

Storytime — Echo: 10:30 a.m.; Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.

Arts and Crafts Social Hour: 12:30 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Wallowa County Chess Club: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Tuesday 1/23

Tai Chi for Balance: 9 a.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

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

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.

Live Music — BlueMountaineers: 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Bingo — Baker City: Doors open at 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Pinochle — La Grande: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.

Bingo — John Day: 1 p.m.; John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St.; 541-575-1825.

Bingo — La Grande: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St.

Grassroots Cribbage Club: Meets Tuesdays; 5:45 p.m.; VFW, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker City; Pat Reynolds, 541-403-0172.

Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 S. Main St.

Wednesday 1/24

Live Music — Terry LaMont: Second and fourth Wednesdays; 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Pinochle — Baker City: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.

Crafternoon for all ages: Held the second and fourth Wednesdays; bring a craft project and socialize while you work; 4-6 p.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City.

Bingo — Union: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.

Acoustic Jam: Organized by Powder River Music Revue; 6 p.m.; The Ison House Bed and Brew, 1790 Washington Ave., Baker City.

Bingo — Elgin: 6:30 p.m.; Elgin Community Center, 260 N. 10th Ave.

Thursday 1/25

Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.

Live music — Megan Francy: 10:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany 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.

Open Mic: 7-10 p.m.; free; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.

Friday 1/26

Library Lego Day: Held the last Friday of each month; 9-11:30 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City.

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