Tuesday 1/30

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.

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

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.

Art class — The Poetry of Science and the Science in Poetry (ages 18+): Led by Amelia Diaz Ettinger, participants will write a science-based poem from selected writing prompts and take home “poem-starters” that they can develop on their own; free; 6 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Wednesday 1/31

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

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

Community Dinner: Sponsored by La Grande First Presbyterian Church and Merlyn’s Catering every Wednesday (except Feb. 14); 5:30 p.m.; freewill donation; Presbyterian Friendship Center, 1204 Spring St., La Grande.

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 2/1

Storytime — Pendleton: 10:15 a.m.; Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.

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.

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.

Sip, Shop, Repeat, Local: Buy a tumbler and get a map of participating businesses that stay open late for this monthly event; theme is “Sweethearts”; 5-8 p.m.; Union County Chamber of Commerce, 207 Depot St., La Grande.

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

Art Grief Group: Experience support and express yourself by making art with others; 6-8:30 p.m.; $30 members, $35 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

Xtreme Music Bingo: 6-9 p.m.; free; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave, Pendleton.

Trivia Night: 6-8 p.m.; sign up in advance on the Facebook page; Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise.

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

“Clue”: Presented by Baker High School; 7 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors, free for students; BHS auditorium, 2500 E St., Baker City

Friday 2/2

Sweetheart Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; lunch available; Hurricane Creek Grange, intersection of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane, Joseph.

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

Winter Book Sale: Sponsored by Friends of the Baker County Library; Feb. 2-11 during library hours; Riverside Meeting Room, Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City.

Toddler Playdate: 10:15 a.m.; Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.

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

Pinochle — La Grande: 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.

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.

First Friday: Art shows open at galleries and shops in downtown Baker City, 5-8 p.m.

Opening Reception: Art Center East opens “Fiber in Focus” and “Fiber in Flight”; 6-8 p.m.; ACE, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival: A pie auction and film screening to benefit the Wallowa Avalanche Center; 6 p.m.; $10 or $5 for kids under 10; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.

Benefit Concert: Featuring PinkFusion, benefits the Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness; 6 p.m.; $30 at www.wvcenterforwellness.org; Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.

“Clue”: Presented by Baker High School; 7 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors, free for students; BHS auditorium, 2500 E St., Baker City.

Fishtrap Fireside: Featuring June Colony, John Gaterud and Lauren MacDonald; 7 p.m.; free; Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise.

Saturday 2/3

Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival: Kip Rand Memorial Backcountry Race at 8 a.m.; snow safety clinics at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; music by Wanderlost at 3 p.m.; Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort; anthonylakes.com.

SAGE Saturdays: Free art and science activities for ages 3 to 10; 9 a.m. to noon; SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman.

Sweetheart Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; breakfast and lunch available; Hurricane Creek Grange, intersection of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane, Joseph.

Writing Workshop: “On Illness — Telling Your Story” with Jim Dameron begins Feb. 3 and meets Saturdays through Feb. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.; $180 or $160 for Fishtrappers; Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise; fishtrap.org.

Art class — Chia Critters with Genevieve: 10 a.m.; for parents and children age 6 and older; price depends on the number of children accompanying an adult; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.

Spin In: Join the fiber fun gang on the first Saturday of every month; noon; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St, Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Art class — Pup in a Tub: Paint a tub with overflowing bubbles and add a photo cutout of your furry friend; 3-5 p.m.; $31.50 members, $35 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.

Galentine’s Day Boozy Book Fair: 5-8 p.m.; Neighbor Dudes Tap House, 405 N. First St., Hermiston.

Art class — Winter Cardinals: For ages 12 and older; beginners welcome; 6-8:30 p.m.; $31.50 members, $35 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.

“Clue”: Presented by Baker High School; 7 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors, free for students; BHS auditorium, 2500 E St., Baker City

Oldies Night: Grand Finale; BJ the DJ spins music from the mid-’50s to the mid-’80s; free admission; 7-10 p.m.; Wesley Methodist Fellowship Hall, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater.

Sunday 2/4

Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival: Backcountry tour with avalanche forecasters; 9 a.m.; Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort; anthonylakes.com.

“Clue”: Presented by Baker High School; 3 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 seniors, free for students; BHS auditorium, 2500 E St., Baker City

Monday 2/5

Live music — Grant County Jammers: 10 a.m.-noon; John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., John Day.

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.

EOU Writing Center: EOU students provide writing assistance for teens and adults; 2-4 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth 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 2/6

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.

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

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.

Book Reading: Pam Royes will read from “Temperance Creek: A Memoir”; noon; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

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

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.

LEGO Club: 3-5 p.m.; Community Room at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

After School Craft Group: First Tuesday of the month; community-led and full of creative fun; 4-5 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.

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

Botany Basics with Karen Antell: A practical foundation in plant biology, helping you understand why certain gardening choices might be better than others; 5:30 p.m.; $10; Union County Extension Office, 10507 N. McAlister Road, La Grande; 541-963-1010.

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.

Art class — Cigar Box Ukulele: Join John Hasher as he teaches you how to build a concert size ukulele from a cigar box; 6-8 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

Wednesday 2/7

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

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

Wood Carving Workshop with Steve Arment: Held the first and third Wednesday as a drop-in class; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $35; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.

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 2/8

Hermiston Traveler’s Club: Meets at 10 a.m.; First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.

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.

Live music — Grant County Jammers: 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Gaming Group: Dungeons and Dragons and more; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

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.

Friday 2/9

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

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

Escape Rooms: For ages 10 and older, hosted by Hermiston Parks & Recreation; $50 for one hour of teams of two to eight; several time slots available; Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston; bit.ly/3TK4nle or call 541-667-5018.

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

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.

Live music — Megan Alder: 6 p.m.; Barley Brown’s taproom, 2200 Main St., Baker City.

Saturday 2/10

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.

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

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.

Live music — Lizzie No: Also features Kasey Anderson; doors open at 6 p.m.; $18 in advance at churchillbaker.com or $22 at the door; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.

Daddy Daughter Dance: Presented by Pendleton Parks and Recreation; $25 per person; 6 p.m.; Pendleton Convention Center; bit.ly/4aVrU9h.

Western Movie Nights: Featuring “McLintock” with John Wayne; bring blankets, pillows or beanbags; free; 6 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Tunesmith Night: Featuring Marika Straw, Amy Fairchild and Seth Kinzie; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $10; Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.

Wednesday 2/14

Love & Radio Dance: Supports KBZR 89.9 FM community radio station in Baker City; 6 p.m.; $5 in advance at eventbrite.com or $10 at the door; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.

Love at the Pub: Live music by Jeremiah Dockweiler, Dr. Mio Aoike, Davon Dunajski and Kevin McAllister; 7 p.m.; Firehouse Museum; Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave., La Grande.