Calendar: Feb. 6, 2024
Published 3:00 am Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Paint a rooster or a chicken in a class happening Feb. 8 at Painted Sky Center for the Arts in John Day. For details, visit paintedskycenter.com.
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.
Writers Workshop: Writers share and receive feedback on written work in a supportive environment for creative expression and skill development; free; 6-8:30 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
Tuesday Night Trivia: 7-9 p.m.; free; 40 Taps, 337 SW Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.
Wednesday 2/7
Winter Book Sale: Sponsored by Friends of the Baker County Library; through Feb. 11 during library hours; Riverside Meeting Room, Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City.
Drawing Collaborative: With Alice Thomas and Shari Dallas; 10:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N Main St, Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Pinochle — Baker City: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.
A.B.C. Club (all ages): Join the library director and make a beautiful beaded sun catcher; 4-5 p.m.; Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St., Wallowa.
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.
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 2/8
Hermiston Traveler’s Club: Meets at 10 a.m.; First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Art class — Punch Needle Hearts: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $65 members, $78 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
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.
Art class — Reduction Printmaking for Beginners: Sessions are Feb. 8, 15 and 22; 5:30-8 p.m.; $150; pre-registration required; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Art class — Rooster or Floral Chicken: Choose a chicken to paint in this class for ages 12 and older; 5:30-8 p.m.; $36 members, $40 nonmembers; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 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.
Art class — Creative Bookmaking: Instructor is Ginger Rembold; 6-8 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Art class — Art Grief Group: No art experience is necessary; $30 members, $35 nonmembers; 6-8:30 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Starlight Storytime: Wiggle games at 6 p.m., stories and snacks at 6:30 p.m.; Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St., Wallowa.
Jam Night: A casual and fun get-together for musicians of all experience levels in blues, rock, country, pop and more; 7-8 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
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.
Valentine’s Market: 5-8 p.m.; Wild Bleu Yonder, 200 W. Main St., Echo.
Silent Film Festival: Featuring “Torrent” and live piano music by Keith Taylor; 6 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 members, $6 students; Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre, 2101 Main St., Baker City.
Live music — Megan Alder: 6 p.m.; Barley Brown’s taproom, 2200 Main St., Baker City.
Kids Movie Night: Kids age 5-12 can enjoy a movie while parents can have a night out; $5 per child; includes movie, popcorn and beverages; 6:30 p.m.; Wallowa County Humane Society, 119 E. Main St., Enterprise.
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.
Valentine’s Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wild Bleu Yonder, 200 W. Main St., Echo.
Art class — Beginning Stained Glass: Three-session class is held Feb. 10, 17 and 24; no experience necessary; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $200 members, $215 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.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.
Learn to Make Biscotti: Learn the recipe and then enjoy the finished product; 1-4 p.m.; $24 members, $36 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Music Jamboree: 1-4 p.m; $3; Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center, 311 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater.
Watercolor Valentines: For kids of all ages and adults (6 and younger need an adult helper); 1-3 p.m.; free; Southfork Grange, Lostine.
Reading Aloud with Children (ages 3-5): Free; mNemosyne Studios, 104 Depot St., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
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.
Silent Film Festival: Featuring “7th Heaven” and live piano music by Keith Taylor; 6 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 members, $6 students; Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre, 2101 Main 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.
Sunday 2/11
Groundhog Day breakfast: Sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy; $10 or $5 for 5 and younger; 8 a.m. to noon; Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge, 611 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater.
Silent Film Festival: Featuring “Flesh and the Devil” and live piano music by Keith Taylor; 3 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 members, $6 students; Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre, 2101 Main St., Baker City.
Monday 2/12
Space to Create: Bring sewing or crafting projects to work on; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Southfork Grange, Lostine.
Library-Made Valentines: Create a valentine for a teacher, parent, family member or friend; all ages welcome; 3:30-5 p.m.; Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St.
Open Art Studio (ages 5-12): A free drop-in class with Kate Peck; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Adult Craft Night: Supplies provided; 5-7 p.m.; Union Carnegie Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.
Art class — Open Sewing: Bring an unfinished project to work on; held Feb. 12 and 19; 6-8 p.m.; $32 members, $48 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Tuesday 2/13
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.
Bookminders Book Club for adults: 1:30-3 p.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave, Hermiston.
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.
Youth Music Recital: Students of Amy Fairchild and Robyn Burns will perform a variety of pieces; 6 p.m.; free; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Art class — Bath Salt Flights: Learn about six different salts and bath-safe herbs and create five bath salts in glass tubes with cork tops; $45 members, $55 nonmembers; 6-8 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Wednesday 2/14
Pinochle — Baker City: 1:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St.
All Ages Crafternoon: 4-6 p.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; 541-523-6419.
Bingo — Union: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.
Sip & Paint: Sip a beverage and paint abstracts with Cheryl Coughlan; bring drinks, snacks and conversation; 5:30-8 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday 2/15
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.
Bingo — Hermiston: Doors open at 6 p.m., games at 7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.
Art class — Beginning Stained Glass: This three-session class is held Feb. 15, 22 and 29; $200 members, $215 nonmembers; 1-4 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Art class — Beginning Watercolor Whisperer: This two-session class is held Feb. 15 and 22; learn basic watercolor techniques; $55 members, $65 nonmembers; 5-7 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Jam Night: This free, drop-in jam is for musicians of all experience levels — blues, rock, country, pop and more; 7-8 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Open Mic: 7-10 p.m.; free; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.
Friday 2/16
Storytime — Baker City: 10 a.m.; Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St.
Little Pinecones Book Club (ages 0-5): Listen to a story, then create art; free; 10-11 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Josephy Fest: A winter festival of music and movement; movement sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; music starts at 7 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
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.
Art class — A Night with Van Gogh: Paint sunflowers in the style of Vincent Van Gogh using a variety of techniques; $45 members, $55 nonmembers; 6-9 p.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Saturday 2/17
Poker Run — Sumpter: 8 a.m.; register at the Sumpter Schoolhouse; awards at 6 p.m., Sumpter.
Pinecones Book Club (ages 6-8): Enjoy a story and hands-on learning activities; free; 10-11 a.m.; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Clay Creations: Held the first and third Saturday with Kate Peck; $10; 10:30 a.m. to noon; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.
Art class — Intro to Papermaking: Create paper for stationery, journaling and more; 1-3 p.m.; $55 members, $66 nonmembers; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Josephy Fest: A winter festival of music and movement; movement sessions at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; music starts at 7 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Sunday 2/18
Poker Run — Halfway: Starts at 7 a.m. with breakfast at the Halfway Lions Club, then the run is 9 a.m. to noon; $5 per hand, Halfway.
Monday 2/19
No School Make & Take: A free drop-in class with PCA staff; 10:30 a.m. to noon; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.