Brian Quincey and Denise Fujikawa will perform June 22 for the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance's third classical concert in Enterprise.

Free flicks for kids in Hermiston

HERMISTON — A variety of children’s movies can be viewed for free on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting June 19 at Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema, 355 W. Theater Lane.

Sponsored by Advanced Pediatric Dentistry, the Free Summer Movies for Kids runs weekly through Aug. 22. Adults accompanying children are welcome at no charge.

The doors open at 9:15 a.m. and the movie starts as soon as the room fills. The film begins in the last auditorium at 10 a.m. A special sensory-friendly showing begins at 10:05 a.m.

For the movie schedule or more information, visit www.moviesinhermiston.com. For questions, call 541-567-1556.

See art at the library

LA GRANDE — Photography by James Stolen is now on display at Cook Memorial Library and will be on exhibit through August.

Stolen lives in La Grande and teaches creative writing and literature at Eastern Oregon University. He is also an avid outdoorsman, traveler and photographer. Much of his creative work is interested in the interplay between people and the spaces they where they live, play and explore.

Stolen is currently working on a project centered around the dynamic of discovering two homes — in Eastern Oregon and India.

He was recently able to return to India where these images were gathered. This work and travel were in part funded and supported by the Faculty Scholars Program at Eastern Oregon University.

Can’t make it to see the show in person? Images from the art exhibit can be viewed on the library’s web page at cookmemoriallibrary.org under the Programs/Services tab.

All library activities are free and held at Cook Memorial Library at 2006 Fourth St. Visit the website, follow the library’s social media pages or call 541-962-1339 for details.

East End Rod & Gun Club First Shots

MILTON-FREEWATER — “There’s never been a better time to take your first shots,” say Milton-Freewater’s East End Rod & Gun Club members.

The club’s First Shots program is held the second Saturday of each month from June through October. Instruction starts at 8:30 a.m. and goes to noon. First Shots covers shooting with handguns only and is free of charge.

Located at 54752 Cemetery Road, the range is adequate for many types of shooting events and has a rifle range to 800 yards. The club motto: “Promoting the safe use of firearms and a safe place to shoot!”

They invite the public to this monthly event. Eye and ear protection is provided, if needed. Participants should bring water or other refreshments, as well as a chair. Wearing a ball cap and closed-toe shoes is highly advised.

The upcoming First Shot dates are July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12.

For more information, or to sign up for a session, email events@eergunclub.com or call 541-203-0124.

Two bands coming to HQ

LA GRANDE — HQ, 112 Depot St., will welcome Forest Grove Outlaws and Trask River Redemption on Friday, June 21.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at lagrandehq.com or at the door.

For nearly a decade, Forest Grove Outlaws has been blending southern rock, outlaw country and cowpunk into their own self-proclaimed genre “Rural Scuzz Rock.”

Their newest release is titled “Commercial Chaos.” Band members are Chad Long (vocals), Matt Stark (guitar/vocals), Brian Mejia (bass/vocals), Steven Petersen (percussion/harmonica/vocals), and Troi Richards (drums).

Trask River Redemption’s sound has been described as “Country Wreck,” and the band is releasing a new song every month this year. Trask River will open the show.

Juneteenth event celebrates freedom

HERMISTON — Uniting people with food, fun and fellowship is the mission of the annual Juneteenth Celebration in Hermiston.

The Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition is hosting the community gathering on Saturday, June 22, 4-8 p.m., at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.

It includes a free barbecue with hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes, desserts and water.

HCAC President Dave Gracia encourages people to bring lawn chairs and outdoor games.

A bouncy house will be available for children and DJ Moises Lopez will crank up the tunes. In addition, there will be vendor booths.

According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the words “June” and “nineteenth” were blended as Juneteenth.

It commemorates the end of slavery on June 19, 1865, when federal troops descended upon Texas to free those still enslaved more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

For more information, search www.facebook.com/hcac2000. For questions, call Gracia at 541-571-7874.

Cancer awareness run is June 22

LA GRANDE — Grande Ronde Hospital and Eastern Oregon University invite the community to the Eastern Oregon University quad on June 22 for a walk/run to honor cancer patients.

The free event starts at 9 a.m. Participants can choose a one-mile route or a 5K.

The Grande Ronde Hospital oncology team will be onsite with information about ways to reduce cancer risk, and those attending can play a bingo game to win prizes and a celebration board will be available for photos of loved ones who battled cancer.

T-shirts are available to purchase at www.grh.org/resources/cancer-awareness-fun-run/.

Echo wineries tap into summer fun

ECHO — Businesses in Echo that cater to wine drinkers are offering special activities during the summer months.

Echo Ridge Cellars uncorked special pairings during most spring and summer Friday nights from 6-8 p.m. at 551 Thielsen St.

The events include Pizza on the Patio with Ye Olde Pizza Shoppe, as well as designated weeks with Tacos Xavi and catering by Mike Barzee, of H&P Cafe.

For more information, including the full schedule of events, search www.facebook.com/EchoRidgeCellars. For questions, call 541-376-8100.

Also, Sno Road Winery recently launched Summer Uncorked with Thirsty Thursdays each week from June through August at 111 W. Main St. Adults can enjoy wine tasting on the patios.

In addition, charcuterie boards are available.

For more information, call 541-376-0421 or search www.facebook.com/snoroadwinery.

Explore legends at the Bigfoot Festival

BAKER CITY — The third annual Blue Mountain Bigfoot Festival returns June 22-23 to Geiser-Pollman Park in Baker City.

Saturday runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and both days feature a vendor fair.

Saturday’s events include live music by Tom Bennet at 11 a.m., Tom Sewid with Squatch Island at 1 p.m., then two live on-air interviews by Jeremy Scott, host of “Into the Parabnormal” — Robert Leiterman (“The Bluff Creek Project”) at 3 p.m. and Squatch America founders Scot and Hannah Violette at 3:39 p.m.

Saturday wraps up with a Bigfoot town hall at 4:05 p.m. and live music at 5:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Bennet again plays at 11:30 a.m., then Scott will interview Sewid at 1 p.m. and Bennet at 1:39 p.m. Another Bigfoot town hall is set for 2:05 p.m., followed by music at 3:30 p.m.

For more information, visit squatchamerica.com.

Kids programs planned in Union

UNION — Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main St., has ongoing summer programs for kids on Tuesdays through Aug. 8. Those in grades two to five gather from 10 a.m. to noon, and the program for grades six to 11 is from noon to 2 p.m.

Activities include crafts, historical Union, STEM, and more. Lunch is provided.

Thursdays also feature a cooking class for grades 4-6 at 10 a.m., and weekly food bank backpacks are available until Aug. 8.

For more information, call Catherine Creek Community Center at 541-562-2038, email them at CCCCenter667@gmail.com or check Facebook.

Junior rodeo action coming to Halfway

HALFWAY — The Hells Canyon Junior Rodeo is June 22-23 at the Pine Valley Fairgrounds in Halfway. Age divisions are seniors (ages 14-18), juniors (10-13), Pee Wee (6-9) and Mini Mites (5 and younger).

Performances start at 9 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

This year’s court is Senior Queen McKenna Thomas and Senior Princess Ellerie Waller, and Junior Queen Kodi Miller and Junior Princess Emma Gallimore. The 2024 grand marshals are Pete and Sandy Bigelow.

Also, a street dance is planned for Saturday night from 6-9 p.m. For details about the rodeo or contestant/vendor information, visit hellscanyonjrrodeo.com.

Wine walk supports ski program

BAKER CITY — Baker City Downtown’s monthly wine walk is Thursday, June 20 from 5-7 p.m. It begins at Hatch, 2019 Main St., and a $12 donation gets a BCD logo wine glass and map of participating businesses.

In addition, D’Club L’Eveque will play live at Royal Artisan,

A portion of this month’s proceeds will support Ski for the Health of It, an eight-week winter program by Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort that provides ski/snowboard lessons, rentals and lift tickets for Baker County youth in grades four to 12.

The program is offered at a reduced rate thanks to local grants and sponsors.

For information, visit anthonylakes.com.

Author featured at First Draft Writers Series

PENDLETON — Andrea Carlisle is the featured author for the First Draft Writers Series on Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Those who can’t attend in person can join via Zoom — for the link, visit pendletonarts.org and click on “First Draft.”

Carlisle taught fiction and nonfiction for the Oregon Writers’ Workshop and other writing organizations in Oregon and Washington. Her book of essays is titled “There Was an Old Woman: reflections on these strange, surprising, shining years.”

“Every person ages differently and so does every generation. So much of what we think we know about old age comes to us with bias,” writes Carlisle. “The book questions this bias, which we now have a name for: ageism.”

In these writings, “Carlisle looks for new ways to bring herself more fully to this time of life, such as daily walks with other women and connecting to the natural world that surrounds her houseboat on an Oregon river at the foot of a forest.

“I explore what old age is actually turning out to be for me and for others I know. We’ve been led astray by images, especially of the old woman, in art, literature, children’s stories, movies, television dramas and comedies,” Carlisle said. “The theme I return to over and over is the gap between what those images and stories tell us about growing older versus what actually happens. What is the truth about old age and what falsehoods about it do we need to reject?”

After the featured author and a discussion, audience members, both in person and via Zoom, will have an opportunity to read from their own original 3-5 minute works during Open Mic. More information is available by calling 541-278-9201 or online at PendletonArts.org.

Second weekend to see ‘Pirates of Penzance’

BAKER CITY — Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre presents “Pirates of Penzance,” a comic opera, June 20-23 at the theater, 2101 Main St. Shows are at 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 adults, $13 members and $8 students, and are available at easternoregonregionaltheatre.com, by calling 541-523-9652 or at the door.

“Pirates of Penzance” premiered in 1897, and has also been made into a movie. The story follows Frederic, who turns 21 and is released from his apprenticeship to a band of pirates. Tender-hearted pirates, that is. But then some maidens show up, singing and swordfights ensue, and it’s revealed that Frederic’s birthday is Feb. 29 — which means he isn’t, in fact, 21.

Abby Dennis directs the musical, and Reed Wagstaff is the musical director.

Get your Irish with Shamrock & Sage

IRRIGON —Traditional Irish tunes, ballads and drinking songs are on tap during Morrow County’s upcoming Music in the Parks.

Shamrock & Sage will perform a free concert on Monday, June 24, 7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina Park, 430 NE Eighth St. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring a picnic and a lawn chair.

The free summer concert series continues each Monday through Aug. 19. The venue alternates weekly between Irrigon and Boardman marina parks. For the full schedule, search www.facebook.com/boardman-irrigon.

Friday history talks hosted at Josephy Center

JOSEPH — Rich Wandschneider will host a summer coffee talk history hour on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on the upper deck of the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St. Each gathering will feature a different story about Alvin Josephy and his contributions to the understanding of Native American history and culture. Here’s the schedule:

• June 21: “Alvin Josephy and World War II: Newsman, Government Worker, Combat Correspondent.”
• June 28: “Nez Perce in Oregon — Removal and Return.”
• July 5: “Alvin Josephy and American Indians.”

Cycling Classic races into Baker City

BAKER CITY — The Baker City Cycling Classic rolls into Baker City June 21-23 with road races, a time trial and a race around downtown.

The most spectator-friendly event is the Baker City Downtown Criterium on Saturday afternoon when each category of racers speed around a six-corner route in the heart of downtown. The first race starts at 1:30 p.m.

Prior to the Criterium, youngsters can race the course in the Baker Family YMCA kids bike races starting at 11 a.m. This is open to ages 5-13, as well as a training wheels category, starting at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Main Street.

During the Criterium, the Baker County Livestock Association will have a steak feed to help buy portable wheelchair ramps and other necessities for people needing assistance in Baker County. The event is set from 3-7 p.m. in the parking lot at Umpqua Bank, 1990 Washington Ave. Everyone is welcome, including spectators and racers. Tickets are $25, and the menu includes rib eye steak, baked potatoes with toppings, salad and drinks. Tickets can be bought the day of the dinner.

Third classical concert set for June 22

ENTERPRISE — The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance’s classical concert series wraps up June 22, 7 p.m., at the Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St.

The final concert feature viola and harp played by Portland musicians Brian Quincey and Denise Fujikawa.

Quincey, viola, has been a member of the Oregon Symphony since 1997 and is a former member of the Phoenix Symphony, the Sacramento Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony. He is a graduate of the USC School of Music where he studied with Donald McInnes. He is currently a member of the Third Angle Music Ensemble and is an active chamber musician and teacher in Portland.

A native of the San Francisco area, Fujikawa is an active chamber musician, soloist and teacher. She has been a member of the Portland Opera Orchestra since 1998. She is on faculty at Portland State University where she was recently awarded a professional development grant. Fujikawa was a student of Anne Adams, principal harp of the San Francisco Symphony, and studied at the Eastman School of Music with the renowned Eileen Malone.

The concert is free, with donations accepted to help cover expenses. The music series was supported by the Wallowa County Cultural Trust Coalition and the Oregon Community Foundation.

Celebrate Leo Adler’s birthday June 21

BAKER CITY — A birthday bash is planned for Friday, June 21, to celebrate Leo Adler, who left $20 million to benefit the community with scholarships and grants after he died in 1993.

The celebration will be from 4-7 p.m. at the Adler House Museum, 2305 Main St. Food and cake will be served, and everyone is encouraged to bring a gift to donate to CASA of Eastern Oregon.