Calendar: Feb. 5, 2025
Published 3:00 am Monday, February 3, 2025
- Brass Fire plays Thursday, Feb. 6, at The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill in Hermiston.
BAKER COUNTY
THURSDAY 2/6
Free Community Dinner: 5-6 p.m.; Calvary Baptist Church, 2107 Fourth St., Baker City.
FRIDAY 2/7
Library book sale: Begins Feb. 5 and continues through Feb. 16 during library hours; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City.
Art: Younger Artists Explorations; 10 a.m.; every Friday for ages 6-9; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Art: Pre-K and Kinder Art Play; every Friday; noon; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Art: Young Artists Studio; every Friday, 1:45-3:45 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Piano Jam: Ragtime pianist Keith Taylor; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.
Music: Lindianne Sappington on violin; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St., Baker City.
First Friday: Art shows open at local galleries and shops; 5 p.m.; Baker City.
‘Outside Mullingar’: Presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 6 p.m.; $12, $11 members, $5 students; 2101 Main St., Baker City.
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: Presented by Baker High School drama department; 7 p.m.; $7 adults, $3 seniors/students; Baker High School, 2500 E St., Baker City.
SATURDAY 2/8
Winter Market: 9 a.m.-noon; Pine Valley Grange, Halfway.
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: Presented by Baker High School drama department; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; $7 adults, $3 seniors/students; Baker High School, 2500 E St., Baker City.
‘Outside Mullingar’: Presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 6 p.m.; $13, $11 members, $5 students; 2101 Main St., Baker City.
SUNDAY 2/9
Biscuit Brunch: Fundraiser features locally made sausage, homemade biscuits, gravy, tater tots, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juice; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; $8 or free for 5 and younger; New Bridge Grange, Richland.
‘Outside Mullingar’: Presented by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre; 3 p.m.; $13, $11 members, $5 students; 2101 Main St., Baker City.
MONDAY 2/10
Mexican Train: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
TUESDAY 2/11
Bingo: Doors open at 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Mexican Train: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Grassroots Cribbage Club: 5:45 p.m.; VFW, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker City.
WEDNESDAY 2/12
Veterans Coffee: Social time for veterans; 8 a.m.; Elks Lodge, 1896 Second St., Baker City.
Games: Cribbage and pinochle; 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.
Art: Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels; Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.; $21 members per session or “pay what you can”; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.
Acoustic Jam: 6 p.m.; free; VFW, 2005 Valley Ave., Baker City.
GRANT COUNTY
THURSDAY 2/6
Music: Grant County Jammers; 1-3 p.m.; Valley View Assisted Living, 112 NW Valley View Drive, John Day.
FRIDAY 2/7
Art: Tropical Paradise; 5:30 p.m.; $35 member, $40 nonmember; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
SATURDAY 2/8
Art: Introduction to Wire Wrapping: 11 a.m.; $31.50 member, $35 nonmember; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 116 Bridge St., John Day; paintedskycenter.com.
MONDAY 2/10
Music: Grant County Jammers; 10 a.m.-noon; John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St.
UMATILLA COUNTY
THURSDAY 2/6
Toddler Takeover: For ages 0-5; bring trikes, scooters, etc.; 9-10:30 a.m.; $1 per child; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395.
Storytime: 10:15 a.m.; Pendleton Public Library, 502 SW Dorion Ave.
Bingo: Doors open at 6 p.m., games from 7-10 p.m.; Harkenrider Senior Activity Center, 255 NE Second St., Hermiston.
Music: Brass Fire; 7-9 p.m.; The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston.
FRIDAY 2/7
Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; Hermiston City Hall, 180 NE Second St.
Bingo: 1-3 p.m.; Pilot Rock Senior Center, 235 W. Main St.; cityofpilotrock.org.
Ice skating: 5-8 p.m.; $5/children, $7/adults, includes skater rentals (50% off if wearing a football jersey); Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston.
SATURDAY 2/8
Free for all: Up to age 12; 9:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Hip and Handmade for Adults: 10:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Art: Adult Stenciled Tote Bag; 1-2:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
Ice skating: 5-8 p.m.; $5/children, $7/adults, includes skater rentals (50% off if wearing a football jersey); Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston.
Fundraiser: Dinner and auction (tri-tip beef, chicken), music by Cory Peterson; 5:30 p.m.; $50; Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston; bit.ly/4iUhyub.
Daddy Daughter Dance: 6-9 p.m.; $25; check for ticket availability; Pendleton Convention Center; 1601 Westgate, Pendleton; 541-966-0228.
Music: James Dean Kindle and guest musicians performing Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue”; 7 p.m.; $15; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton; jamesdeankindle.com.
TUESDAY 2/11
Chess: Second and fourth Tuesdays; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Hermiston High School library, 600 S. First St.
Jam Night: Free; 7 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
WEDNESDAY 2/12
Art: Drawing Collaborative — Working From a Model; free; 10:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.
UNION COUNTY
THURSDAY 2/6
The Big Read: A conversation with author Jess Walter; 10 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Music: Megan Francy; 10:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
EOU Writing Center: Writing help for resumes, cover letters, essays and more; 2-4 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.
Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m., including “bonanza”; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St.
Art: Intro to Blacksmith for ages 14 and older; 6-8 p.m.; $75 member, $90 nonmember; Fine Arts Blacksmithing School, 702 Adams Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Open Stage: Prepare a 10-minute set to share; free; 7 p.m.; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.
FRIDAY 2/7
Art Out Loud: Ages 0-11, 3-4 p.m.; ages 12-18, 4-5 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.
Opening reception: “Folklore in Fiber” and “Celestial Resonance”; 6-8 p.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Art: Lush Canvas — A Night with O’Keeffe; for ages 21 and older; 6-9 p.m.; $40 member, $45 nonmember; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave. (enter through Fifth Street door), La Grande; artcentereast.org.
‘The Mousetrap’: 7:30 p.m.; $18; The Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
‘You, Me & We’: Song and dance concert presented by EOU Chamber Choir; 7:30 p.m.; $10 at eou.edu/music; McKenzie Theater, EOU, La Grande.SATURDAY 2/8
SATURDAY 2/8
Class: “Sourdough — Starters and Artisan Loaves”; 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $30 member, $35. nonmember; Riveria Activity Center, 2609 N. Second St., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Art: Stained Glass Pyramids; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; $75 member, $85 nonmember; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Art: Part one of three — The Art Lab for ages 14-18; 10 a.m.-noon; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
Historical Society: Potluck at noon and program at 1 p.m.; log cabin, Union County Fairgrounds, La Grande.
Art: Holiday Designs for Wines and Pints; ages 21 and older; 1-3 p.m.; $50 member, $55 nonmember; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
‘The Mousetrap’: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $18; The Jewel Theater, 831 Alder St., Elgin; elginoperahouse.com.
‘You, Me & We’: Song and dance concert presented by EOU Chamber Choir; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; $10 at eou.edu/music; McKenzie Theater, EOU, La Grande.
Art: Introduction to Comic Books for ages 18 and older; five-session class begins Feb. 8; 4-5 p.m.; $60 member, $70 nonmember; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.
MONDAY 2/10
Library program: Seed exchange for adults; 5 p.m.; Union Carnegie Public Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.
TUESDAY 2/11
Storytime: Stories and Valentine’s dot painting; 10 a.m.; Union Carnegie Public Library, 182 N. Main St., Union.
Music: The Blue Mountaineers; 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande; ccno.org.
Pinochle: 1 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
Art: “Create at the 906”; for ages 13-18; 4 p.m.; 906 Youth Resource Center, La Grande.
Bingo: 5:30-7 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.
WEDNESDAY 2/12
Bingo: 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union.
WALLOWA COUNTY
WEDNESDAY 2/5
The Big Read: Finale with author Jess Walter; 7 p.m.; $15, $12.50 Fishtrapper, $5 students; Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise; fishtrap.org.
FRIDAY 2/7
Storytime: 10 a.m.; Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St.
Bingo: 1-3 p.m.; Community Connection, 702 NW First St., Enterprise.
Art: Handbuilding Mugs; first session is Feb. 7; 3-5 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph, josephy.org.
Fishtrap Fireside: 7 p.m.; free; Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise; fishtrap.org.
SATURDAY 2/8
Farmers Market — Wallowa: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 110 E. First St.
Sweethearts Dance: 6-10 p.m.; $3 per person or $5 per family; North End Grange, Flora.
Tunesmith Night: Featuring Elwood, Megan Alder and Travis Ward; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $10; Odd Fells Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.
MONDAY 2/10
Chess Club: 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.
TUESDAY 2/11
Brunch and Browse: Library open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and community meal served from 11:30-1:30 p.m.; $5 suggested donation; Southfork Grange, 307 Rosewell St., Lostine.
Art: Choose your own ceramics project; first class is Feb. 11; 5-8 p.m.; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph; josephy.org.
Trivia: 6 p.m.; The Stubborn Mule, 104 S. Main St., Joseph.