Booster Bash benefits Boardman programs

BOARDMAN — The 2025 Riverside Pirates Booster Bash is April 5, 5-9 p.m. at the Port of Morrow’s Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive.

The 21 and older event includes a tri-tip dinner, raffles, door prizes, a dessert auction and live/silent auctions. Only 150 tickets will be sold. They are $35 each and can be purchased at the RHS office or from coaching staff.

The fundraiser supports athletic programs and clubs at Riverside Jr/Sr High School. For more information about the booster club, search Facebook via bit.ly/3TJOYzW or email riversidepiratesboosterclub@gmail.com.

Writing workshops planned for March

ENTERPRISE — Fishtrap has a full roster of writing workshops planned for March. For full details, visit fishtrap.org. Here’s the schedule:

• Family of Strangers: A Confluence of Life Stories: In-person memoir workshop with Susan Pesti-Strobel. Saturdays, March 1, 8 and 15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St. Registration is $100 or $90 for Fishtrappers.
• Writes of Spring: Ides of March: Online memoir writing workshop with Amy Minato. Tuesdays, March 4, 11 and 18, from 6-8 p.m. Registration is $120 or $110 for Fishtrappers.
• Border Crossings: In-person creative writing workshop with Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston on Friday, March 21, 9-11 a.m. at Fishtrap. Registration is $60 or $55 for Fishtrappers.

Still time to catch ‘Fools’

PENDLETON — College Community Theatre brings Neil Simon’s classic comedy “Fools” to life in the Bob Clapp Theatre at Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton.

“Fools” runs through March 2 with shows beginning at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays.

Buy tickets and find more information at www.collegecommunitytheatre.com.

Mother/Son event tickets on sale now

PENDLETON — Mothers and their sons can level up their gaming and dance moves during a video game dance party.

Hosted by Pendleton Parks and Recreation, the Mother Son Digital Disco is April 19, 2-5 p.m. at the Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 SW Dorion Ave. Tickets go on sale Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. It’s open to sons ages 5-14 and their moms/mother figures.

Attendees are invited to dress as video game characters or as their pixilated selves. In addition to dancing and video game-themed activities, there will be light snacks and refreshments. For information, search www.pendletonor.gov/parksrec. For questions, call 541-966-0228.

Cruise into Toddler Takeover in Hermiston

HERMISTON — Children can pedal their energy off during Toddler Takeover at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395.

Moms and dads need to load up their child’s ride — trikes, scooters and Big Wheels — to enjoy indoor riding each Thursday through Feb. 27 from 9-10:30 a.m. Next month, the activity will be available on a pair of Tuesdays — March 11 and 25. The drop-in fee is $1 per child.

The activity is open to children 5 and under — parents must remain onsite during the event. In addition to a designated riding area, there is a pit stop play area with activities.

For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/3SQQ7VT or call Hermiston Parks & Recreation at 541-667-5018.

Monthly dance in Walla Walla is March 4

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Friends of Acoustic Music and Whitman Social Dance Club has a dance on Tuesday, March 4, 7-9 p.m. at Whitman College’s Reid Center ballroom, 280 Boyer Ave.

Live music will be provided by Big Joe and dances will be called and taught by Arielle Cooley and other local callers.

The dance is open to the public. Admission is free, and donations are accepted. For information, contact Howard Ostby at htostby@gmail.com or Dan Clark at clarkdn@charter.net.

Free concert features harpsichord music

WALLA WALLA — The First Thursday Concert Series in Walla Walla will feature “Little-Known Treasures of the Harpsichord.”

Sister Jo Baim will perform a variety of works of 17th-century composers on Thursday, March 6, 12:15-12:45 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 323 Catherine St. Attendees are invited to bring a bag lunch to enjoy while listening to music. Although the concert is free, donations are accepted for the Blue Mountain Humane Society.

For more information, search www.stpaulsww.org or contact event coordinator Sarah L. Bro at thursdaymusicprograms@stpaulsww.org or 360-951-7680.

Michael Salgado tunes up in Eastern Oregon

HERMISTON — As part of his 30th Anniversary Tour, Michael Salgado will perform at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road.

As a singer and accordionist, Salgado performs norteño/tejano music. The two-time Latin Grammy winner is known for his deep, emotive vocals and his ambidextrous accordion abilities.

Don’t miss a chance to dance the night away, the 21 and older show is March 15 at 8:30 p.m. The doors open at 7 p.m. Advance general admission tickets are $65 and, if available, will be $90 at the door. Also, VIP reserved tables for six are $609.99, which includes a meet-and-greet with Salgado. In addition, parking is $10 (cash only).

For more information, including a link to purchase tickets, visit www.michaelsalgado.com. Also, additional information is available on Facebook via bit.ly/3gopqsj.

Test your knowledge at trivia night

PENDLETON — Heritage Station Museum is planning a trivia night for Saturday, March 29, from 5-8 p.m.

The evening includes trivia, dinner by 3rd Generation BBQ, and a silent auction.

Teams can have up to six players. Tickets are $25 per person or $120 per table for a group of six.

Dinner options are: pulled pork sandwiches, chicken breast sandwiches, macaroni salad, baked beans and a green salad.

Get are available at https://tinyurl.com/triviatickets2025 as well as at the museum, 108 SW Frazer Ave., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AGT comic to perform at Wildhorse

MISSION — Comedian Josh Blue will perform March 29, 8 p.m. in the Rivers Event Center at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. The doors open at 7 p.m.

Blue won “Last Comic Standing” in 2006 and placed third during Season 16 of “America’s Got Talent.” He’s known for his improvisational skills, offering unique shows every time he takes the stage.

Reserved seats are $39-$49 via www.wildhorseresort.com. The show is open to adults 21 and older.

Blue, who has cerebral palsy, was a member of the U.S. Paralympic Soccer Team during the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. For more information about the comedian, visit www.joshblue.com.