Thursday 5/12

Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St.

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

Karaoke: 7-10 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.

Open Stage: Performers and spectators welcome; 7-10 p.m.; free; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.

Friday 5/13

Wild Preschool: For preschoolers and their caregivers; 10-11 a.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

StoryArt Fridays: 10-11 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; register at 541-523-6419.

Pendleton Knitting Group: 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave.

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Hand and Foot Card Games: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Young Artists Studio: 1:45-3:45 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Kid Craft Friday: Free activity for ages 7-10, accompanied by an adult; 3 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Live Music — Frank Carlson: 4-8 p.m.; Golden Crown Restaurant and Bar, 1726 Campbell St., Baker City.

Piano Jam: Ragtime pianist Keith Taylor; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Live Music — Bag of Hammers and Firefly: 6-9 p.m.; $10 in advance at churchillbaker.com, $15 at the door; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway St., Baker City.

Pinochle: 6 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Chamber and Small Ensemble Series: Featuring jazz by Matt Cooper and Rob Scheps; 7-8:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $1 students; Groth Recital Hall, Loso Hall, EOU, La Grande; tickets at granderondesymphony.org.

Bingo: 7 p.m.; Halfway VFW, 45875 Highway 12 Spur.

Saturday 5/14

Regional Bazaar: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (breakfast available until 11 a.m.; requested donation is $8); Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph.

Hermiston Art Festival: Prizes and awards for kids chalk art, Lego creations and more; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hermiston Festival Street, 180 NE Second St.

Hermiston Spring Bazaar: Browse and shop over 70 indoor and outdoor vendors with a variety of local products such as soaps, bath bombs, woodworking, handcrafted home and garden items; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395.

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Color Magic for Textiles: Become color savvy with your sewing, quilting, weaving and more; 10 a.m.; $135-$165; Anderson Perry Annex, 1901 N. Fir St., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

Hip and Handmade: Free drop-in art activities for adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival Open House: noon-4 p.m.; free; Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

Adult Open Studio: 1-3 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Saturday Kid’s Craft: 1-3 p.m., while supplies last; free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Sumpter Valley Railroad: Opening weekend; 2 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop; schedule and tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddle Show: Doors open at 5 p.m. with food for sale, followed by music at 6 p.m.; $5; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Tunesmith Night: Featuring Bart Budwig, Patrice Webb and Willy Jay Tracy; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; bring your own food and drinks; $10; Enterprise Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St.

“Shout!”: Musical presented by Baker High School; 7 p.m.; free but tickets required (available at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Sweet Wife Baking and the front office at BHS); BHS auditorium, 2500 E St., Baker City.

Karaoke: 7-10 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.

Spring Jazz at the Vert: Featuring Rob Scheps and Matt Cooper; 7 p.m.; $15 for concert only, or $25 for concert and artist’s reception; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton; tickets at pendletontickets.com.

Sunday 5/15

Sumpter Valley Railroad: Opening weekend; 2 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop; schedule and tickets at sumptervalleyrailroad.org.

Portland Youth Harmonic Concert: Featuring Camerata PYP and Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner; 3 p.m.; $15; Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton; tickets at portlandyouthphil.org/concerts.

“Shout!”: Musical presented by Baker High School; 3 p.m.; free but tickets required (available at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Sweet Wife Baking and the front office at BHS); BHS auditorium, 2500 E St., Baker City.

Monday 5/16

Boardman Quilt Group: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St.

Mexican Train Dominoes: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Bingo: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Solo Piano Recital — Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner: 4:30 p.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.

Tuesday 5/17

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

Hermiston Public Library Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Live Music — The BlueMountaineers: Enjoy free music before lunch; 10:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Bingo: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Mexican Train Dominoes: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Pinochle: 1:15 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Teen Clay: 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org

Teen Ukulele: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; pendletonarts.org.

Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Let’s Get Crafty!: All supplies provided, variety of colors and personalization options; preregistration required; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $30; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395.

Bingo: 6-9 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.

Learn to Dance with April — Line Dancing: 6-7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.

Learn to Dance with April — Social Dancing: Foxtrot, waltz and cha cha; 7:15-8:15 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.

Wednesday 5/18

Pendleton Knitting Group: 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave.

Drawing to See: Four-part workshop for adults, begins May 18 and continues on Wednesdays; 6-7:30 p.m., through June 22; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

ACE Writing Project: Monthly author reading and open mic; 7-8 p.m.; free; virtual gathering, open mic signup and Zoom link at artcentereast.org/events/ace-writing-project.

Live Music — Terry La Mont: Enjoy free music before lunch; 10:45 a.m.; Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande.

Cribbage: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels: Two sessions available — 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.; $16 members per session or $24 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Teen Mid-Week Movie: Open to anyone in middle or high school; 4-6 p.m.; free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; movie title at cookmemoriallibrary.org or 541-962-1339.

Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 6 p.m.; Union VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St.

Thursday 5/19

Cook Memorial Library Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Knitting Group: Noon; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City.

Hand and Foot Card Games: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St.

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

Veterans Appreciation Dinner: Join Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness and Wallowa County Veterans Services to honor veterans in Wallowa County; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St., Enterprise; rsvp at eventbrite.com.

Karaoke: 7-10 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.

Open Stage: Performers and spectators welcome; 7-10 p.m.; free; HQ, 112 Depot St., La Grande.

Friday 5/20

Little Pinecones Book Club: For ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; register at artcentereast.org.

StoryArt Fridays: 10-11 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; register at 541-523-6419.

Pendleton Knitting Group: 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave.

Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Hand and Foot Card Games: 1 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Young Artists Studio: 1:45-3:45 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Kid Craft Friday: Free activity for ages 7-10, accompanied by an adult; 3 p.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande.

Piano Jam: Ragtime pianist Keith Taylor; 4:30 p.m.; free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City.

Chautauqua Music Festival: Bluegrass, Western, Celtic and folk from multiple bands; vendors open at 3 p.m., music 3:30-9 p.m.; $17 for the day, $35 for Friday and Saturday; Eagle Valley Grange Park, Hwy 86 and New Bridge Road, Richland; tickets at chautauquamusicfestival.com.

Pinochle: 6 p.m.; Community Connection, 2810 Cedar St., Baker City.

Saturday 5/21

Chautauqua Music Festival: Bluegrass, Western, Celtic and folk from multiple bands; breakfast 7-11 a.m., vendors open at 8 a.m., music 2 p.m.-midnight; $25 for the day, $35 for Friday and Saturday; Eagle Valley Grange Park, Hwy 86 and New Bridge Road, Richland; tickets at chautauquamusicfestival.com.

Youth Art Project: 9:30-10:15 a.m.; free; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.; register at pendletonarts.org.

Hip and Handmade: Free drop-in art activities for adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Puzzle Exchange: 1-2 p.m.; free; Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande.

Adult Open Studio: 1-3 p.m.; $16 members, $24 nonmembers, or four sessions for $54 members, $86 nonmembers; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; register at crossroads-arts.org.

Saturday Kid’s Craft: 1-3 p.m., while supplies last; free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.

Karaoke: 7-10 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.

Bingo: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m.; New Bridge Grange Hall, 211 Main St., Richland.

Sunday 5/22

Chautauqua Music Festival: 7-11 a.m. breakfast, vendors 8-11 a.m., gospel jam at 10-11 a.m.; Eagle Valley Grange Park, Hwy 86 & New Bridge Road, Richland; chautauquamusicfestival.com.

Monday 5/23

Bright Beginnings: Music, movement, food & parent led conversation. Please register. 10:15-11:45 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; 541-786-2259.

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Cardio Dance Party: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Emergency Medical Responder Class: Open to the public 6-9 p.m.; $250; Pilot Rock Fire Department, 415 NE Elm St., Pilot Rock; forms.gle.

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Page Turner’s Book Club: “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah: Join us for a discussion about this month’s book club selection. This month we will be reading “The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. 6-7 p.m.; West Pasco, 7525 Wrigley Drive, Pasco; midcolumbialibraries.org.

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Stretch & Flex: Stretch & Flex Exercise at the Baker County Senior Center 9-10 a.m.; Baker County Senior Center, 2810 Cedar, Baker City; ccno.org.

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Zumba: 8:30-9:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Tuesday 5/24

Aqua Movement EZ Cardio: 9:15-10:15 a.m.; Sam-O-Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Bad Bad Hats and The Ophelias: Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Kerry Alexander, Chris Hoge, and Connor Davison. 6-9 p.m.; $10 — $15; Churchill School, 3451 Broadway, Baker City; facebook.com.

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Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: Bingo — Pendleton Eagles: 6-9 p.m.; 428 N. Main St., Pendleton. 6 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles, 428 N. Main St., Pendleton; null.

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Dancing with April: East Coast Swing/4-Step Swing Classes: 4-Step Swing (also known as rock ‘n’ roll swing and jitterbug swing) are variations on the same steps done in a circular motion. 7:15-8:15 p.m.; ARC Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston; bit.ly.

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Dancing with April: Line Dance Classes: Learning to line dance is the best entry into all kinds of couple’s dances in the future AND the solution to those times when you do not have a partner. 6-7 p.m.; ARC Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston; bit.ly.

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Dancing with April: Line Dance Classes: It’s not just for country anymore! Beginning and beyond line dances will be taught to music we all like in pop, country, hip-hop, and R&B. 6-7 p.m.; Free; ARC Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston; bit.ly.

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Encounter Tour 2022 featuring Lysa TerKeurst — Richland, WA: 7 p.m.; $35 — $75; Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Road, Richland; null.

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In-Person story time: Join us for in-person story time, every Tuesday at 10:30-11 a.m.; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston; facebook.com.

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Karate: 5:30-7 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Kickboxing: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Let’s Get Crafty!: Join us for an evening of crafting fun! All supplies provided and choose from a variety of colors and personalization options. $30/Pre-Registration Required. 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395, Hermiston; bit.ly.

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The Page Turner’s Book Club: “Maid” by Stephanie Land: Join us for The Page Turner’s Book Club. This month’s book club selection is “Maid” by Stephanie Land. Sharing is optional and listening is welcomed. 6-7 p.m.; 810 Horne Drive, Benton City; midcolumbialibraries.org.

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PCA CREATION STATION!: PCA CREATION STATION.

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

FREE drop-in art experience. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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PiYo Plus: 9:35-10:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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StoryTime: Bring your kiddo’s in for fun & educational stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and craft activities! 10-11 a.m.; Free; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; bakerlib.org.

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Taco Tuesday and Bingo: Every Tuesday, Bingo 6-9 p.m. and Tacos 5-8 p.m. 5-9 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton; facebook.com.

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Tai Chi: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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TEEN CLAY: 4-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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TEEN UKULELE: 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Total Body Workout: 8:30-9:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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W7GRA Monthly Meeting: Grande Ronde Radio Amateurs monthly business meeting and club get together. 6-7:45 p.m.; Grace Bible Church, 1114 Y Ave., La Grande; 541-406-0829.

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WAHI Choir Concert: 7-8 p.m.; Walla Walla; wahibluedevils.org.

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Wine & Food on the Grande Ronde River: Grande Ronde River, Walla Walla; dunhamcellars.com.

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Wednesday 5/25

ADULT DRAWING TO SEE: DRAWING TO SEE

with Shari Dallas

WEDNESDAYS, 6:00 — 7:30 PM

May 18 — June 22 — Six Sessions.

A four-part workshop open to all ability levels, where an affinity for drawing is the only 6-7:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Bingo: The games are on Wednesday afternoons now: doors open at 12:30 p.m. and games begin at 1 p.m. 5:30-8 p.m.; VFW High Valley Post 4060, 518 N. Main St., Union; 541-805-9321.

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Layers by Trevor and Jennifer Durr: Art Center East (ACE) is pleased to showcase *New Works* by Trevor and Jennifer Durr. The exhibition features mixed media works by the local artists. 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

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Learn to Love Watercolor and Pastels: Join Becky Litke to learn or refine a variety of techniques; two sessions available — 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.; $16 members per session or $24 nonmembers 3 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.

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PCA CREATION STATION!: PCA CREATION STATION.

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

FREE drop-in art experience. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Pendleton Knitting Group: All are welcome 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave., Pendleton; null.

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StoryTime: Bring your kiddo’s in for fun & educational stories, songs, rhymes, movement and craft activities! 10-11 a.m.; Free; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; bakerlib.org.

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WAHI Musical Theater Showcase: 7-8 p.m.; Walla Walla; wahibluedevils.org.

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Wild & Whimsical by Nancy Coffelt: 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800.

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Wine & Food on the Grande Ronde River: Grande Ronde River, Walla Walla; dunhamcellars.com.

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WWCC Board of Trustees Meeting: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Walla Walla; wwcc.edu.

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Zumba: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Zumba Gold (Silver & Fit): 8:30-9:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Thursday 5/26

Aqua Movement EZ Cardio: 9:15-10:15 a.m.; Sam-O-Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Bingo: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with early bird games starting at 6:00 p.m. and regular games at 7:00 p.m. Every Thursday 5-9 p.m.; La Grande American Legion Post 43, 301 Fir St., La Grande; 541-963-5141.

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Bingo — Hermiston: The Arc Umatilla County bingo provides funding for the nonprofit organization in its efforts to advocate for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; 7 p.m.; The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston; null.

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Curbside Meals: Join us on Thursdays for a drive through meal. Please reserve how many meals you need for your household so we know how many to prepare. Drive up at 5:30 p.m. for pick up. 5:30-6 p.m.; Church, 3720 Birch St., Baker City; null.

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Karaoke & Hamburgers: Every Thursday, Karaoke 7-10 p.m. and Hamburgers 5-8 p.m. 5-10 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton; facebook.com.

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Kickboxing: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Knitting Group: Beth Spell’s knitting group meets downstairs in the group music room 12-2 p.m.; Painted Sky Center for the Arts, 118 Washington St., Canyon City; paintedskycenterforthearts.wildapricot.org.

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Layers by Trevor and Jennifer Durr: Art Center East (ACE) is pleased to showcase *New Works* by Trevor and Jennifer Durr. The exhibition features mixed media works by the local artists. 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

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Open Stage: Bring something to share or just come as the audience; 7-10 p.m. 7 p.m.; 112 Depot St., La Grande; lagrandehq.com.

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PCA CREATION STATION!: PCA CREATION STATION.

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Saturdays 12:30 -3:30 p.m.

FREE drop-in art experience. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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PiYo Plus: 9:35-10:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m.; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.

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Storytime With Ms. Dawn: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and activities designed to celebrate the joy of reading. This program is for families with children of all ages. 10:30-11 a.m.; 3803 W. Van Giesen St., West Richland; midcolumbialibraries.org.

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Tai Chi: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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TEEN GUITAR: 4-5 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Thursday Night Lights ft. Courtney Noe: If you partied at Eternal last year you know Courtney Noe. Thursday Night Lights at Eternal & Drink Washington State in Walla Walla, WA. 5-8 p.m.; $5; 602 Piper Ave., Walla Walla; business.wwvchamber.com.

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Total Body Workout: 8:30-9:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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WAHI Orchestra Concert: 7-8 p.m.; Walla Walla; wahibluedevils.org.

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Wild & Whimsical by Nancy Coffelt: 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800.

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Wine & Food on the Grande Ronde River: Grande Ronde River, Walla Walla; dunhamcellars.com.

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Friday 5/27

All About Cows Clinic: Full weekend of cow work! 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Eastern Slope Ranch, 42268 Rouen Road, Baker City; mjbclinics.com.

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Bull Bash: Kids Steer Riding

Concert Both Nights – Music starts at 8 p.m. after Bull Riding

Beer and BBQ

For More Information – 541-620-1896 6-9 p.m.; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day; grantcountyoregon.net.

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Chris Simpson comedy show: 7:30-9 p.m.; $10 — $25.95; Jokers Comedy & Nightclub, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland; brownpapertickets.com.

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Community & Senior Meals: An amazing group of volunteers led by Lee Adams has gathered to art Community Meals on the 4th Friday of each month!. Delivery available. 12-1 p.m.; $3.50; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main, Union; catherinecreekcommunitycenter.com.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Begin your Dungeons & Dragons journey at the Walla Walla Public Library. 4-7 p.m.; Walla Walla Public Library, 238 E. Alder Street, Walla Walla; wallawallawa.gov.

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Gentle Yoga for Back Care: This class is great for anyone who is craving gentle stretching, core strengthening, and the opportunity to offload mental clutter. It is also hugely beneficial to new or pregnant mothers. 4-5 p.m.; Heartbeat Wellness, 206 NE First St., Enterprise; salutationsstudio.com.

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Halfway Bingo — VFW: Bingo — VFW Post # 7847

Monthly — 2nd & 4th Fridays

7:00 p.m.

ALL WELCOME! 7 p.m.; VFW Post #7847, 45875 Highway 12 Spur, Halfway; null.

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Kid Craft Fridays: For ages 7-10. Masks required, and children must be accompanied by an adult 3-4 p.m.; Free; Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande; cookmemoriallibrary.org.

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Knit-A-Yarn Public Knitting Group at Walla Walla Public Library: Join a friendly group of knitters every Friday afternoon, 3-5 p.m. in the Large Type corner. Bring your own needles and yarn; all experience levels welcome. 3-5 p.m.; Free; Walla Walla Public Library, 238 E. Alder St., Walla Walla; wallawallapubliclibrary.org.

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Last Fridays: Vendors & live stage! 4-8:30 p.m.; Catherine Creek Community Center, 667 N. Main St, Union; null.

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Layers by Trevor and Jennifer Durr: Art Center East (ACE) is pleased to showcase *New Works* by Trevor and Jennifer Durr. The exhibition features mixed media works by the local artists. 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

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Love, DEAN: Love, DEAN is a husband and wife duo of all-original Old Soul Pop. 5-8 p.m.; Tranche Estate 705 Berney Drive, Walla Walla; tranche.wine.

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PCA CREATION STATION!: PCA CREATION STATION.

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

FREE drop-in art experience. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Pendleton Knitting Group: All are welcome 10 a.m.; Buckin’ Bean, 405 NW Despain Ave., Pendleton; null.

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Piano Jam: Join ragtime pianist Keith Taylor for an hour of music 4:30 p.m.Free; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; null.

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Snacks at Midnight & Apophus: The Snacks boys make their way back to Tri-Cities to open for Apophus at the Emerald of Siam. Order some pad thai to go along with your Snacks at Midnight. 9 p.m.; The Emerald of Siam, 1314 Jadwin Ave., Richland; bandsintown.com

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Steak Night Fridays: Dinner from 6-8 p.m., music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Members and guests welcome. 5-8 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton; 541-278-2828.

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StoryArt Fridays: We’ll read a story and then explore a different art medium each week! 10-11 a.m.; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; facebook.com.

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StoryTime: Bring your kiddo’s in for fun & educational stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and craft activities! 10-11 a.m.; Free; Baker County Public Library, 2400 Resort St., Baker City; bakerlib.org.

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Wild & Whimsical by Nancy Coffelt: 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800.

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Wild Preschool: This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for preschoolers and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends, engage in hands-on earth science projects, and create nature-based art. 10-11 a.m.; Free; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

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Young Artists Studio: Paul Hoelscher leads this weekly class where youth can explore a variety of artistic techniques; $16 per session for members, or $24 for nonmembers Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.

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Zumba: 8:30-9:30 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Saturday 5/28

2022 Washtucna Alumni Banquet: 1970 Randy Bachman Ronald Baumann .D. Doug Beckley Betty Berquist .D. Marvin Clinesmith Nikki Sullivan Clinesmith Dick Coon, Jr. Sandra .Dorian. Flower John Gessner Robert Goldner Lynda 5-8 p.m.; $20; Washtucna High School Gym, 730 Booth Ave., Washtucna; brownpapertickets.com.

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ADULT Hip & Handmade: Join one of our creative and enthusiastic staff members for this FREE, casual get-together. No need to sign up, no tuition, just come by. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Adult Open Studio: Paul Hoelscher offers this ongoing class for people interested in any art medium or technique; $16 members per session or $24 nonmembers 1 p.m.; Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave., Baker City; crossroads-arts.org.

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All About Cows Clinic: Full weekend of cow work! 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Eastern Slope Ranch, 42268 Rouen Road, Baker City; mjbclinics.com.

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Bandit Saturday Memorial Weekend 11 a.m. Short Runs Departing Sumpter Depot (High Country Outlaws): All Ages 11-11:45 a.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bandit Saturday Memorial Weekend 12:30 Short Run Departing Sumpter (High Country Outlaws) Bandits: All Ages 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bandit Saturday Memorial Weekend Short Run Departing Sumpter (High Country Outlaws): All Ages 2-2:45 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bandits Saturday Memorial Weekend 3:30 Short Run Sumpter Depot (High Country Outlaws) Bandits: All Ages 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bull Bash: Kids Steer Riding

Concert Both Nights – Music starts at 8 p.m. after Bull Riding

Beer and BBQ

For More Information – 541-620-1896 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day; grantcountyoregon.net.

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Car Wash — Hells Canyon Jr Rodeo: Fundraiser for Hells Canyon Jr Rodeo 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fire Hall, 125 E. Record St., Halfway; hellscanyonjuniorrodeo.weebly.com.

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Chris Simpson comedy show: 7:30-9 p.m.; $10 — $25.95; Jokers Comedy & Nightclub, 624 Wellsian Way, Richland; brownpapertickets.com.

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Cytrus: In their short time together, Cytrus has witnessed massive growth within itself and the surrounding community. 5-8 p.m.; Tranche Estate 705 Berney Drive, Tranche Estate, Walla Walla; tranche.wine.

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Elkhorn Adolescent: 4-5 p.m.; Sam-O-Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Halfway Car & Quilt Show: Proceeds for Pavilion roof repairs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Free; Pine Valley Fairgrounds, South Main Street, Halfway; facebook.com.

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Hurricane Creek Half Marathon/5 Mile/5k/1 Mile Kids Run: The Hurricane Creek Half Marathon has a Half Marathon, 5 Mile, 5k, and 1 Mile Hurricane Hustle Kids Run that all start at Joseph City Park. 8 a.m.; $25 — $45; Joseph City Hall, 102 East First St., Joseph; wallowacountychamber.com.

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Karaoke & Bruce’s Menu: 7-10 p.m.; Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton; 541-278-2828.

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Lap Swim: 8-9:30 a.m.; Sam-O-Swim Center, 580 Baker, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Layers by Trevor and Jennifer Durr: Art Center East (ACE) is pleased to showcase *New Works* by Trevor and Jennifer Durr. The exhibition features mixed media works by the local artists. 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; artcentereast.org.

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Masters Swim Team: 9:15-10:15 a.m.; Sam-O-Swim Center, 580 Baker St., Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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PCA CREATON STATION!: PCA CREATION STATION.

Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Saturdays 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

FREE drop-in art experience. 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Saturday Kid’s Craft: Stop by the Hermiston Public Library every Saturday for a free children’s craft. The crafts will be available from 1 p.m. — 3 p.m., while supplies last. 1-3 p.m.; Free; Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston; hermiston.or.us.

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Saturday Memorial Weekend 11 a.m. Short Runs Sumpter Depot (High Country Outlaws) Bandits: All Ages 11-11:45 a.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Saturday Memorial Weekend 12:30 Short Run Sumpter (High Country Outlaws) Bandits: All Ages 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Saturday Memorial Weekend 2:00 Short Run Sumpter (High Country Outlaws) Bandits: All Ages 2-2:45 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Saturday Memorial Weekend 3:30 Short Run Sumpter Depot (High Country Outlaws) Bandits: All Ages 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Sausages & Rosé: Memorial Weekend is the official kick-off to summer in the valley. Nothing says summer like cooking on the grill. 12-6 p.m.; Barons Winery, 11 N. Second Ave., Walla Walla; baronsv.com.

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Springtography: Join the landscape photographers behind the BMLT book series The Blues .Volumes I, III, and V. for a morning of spring scene photography in the valley. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Waitsburg; bmlt.org.

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Strength & Conditioning: 8:15-9:15 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Wild & Whimsical by Nancy Coffelt: 6-8 p.m.; Art Center at the Old Library, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande; 541-624-2800.

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YOUTH Free for All: Stop in for a fun, FREE Saturday morning art project with one of our creative and enthusiastic staff members. No need to sign up or pay any fees, just come when you can. 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton; pendletonarts.org.

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Zumba Gold (Silver & Fit): 10-11 a.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Sunday 5/29

Bandit Memorial Sunday 3:30 Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bandits Memorial Sunday 12:30 Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bandits Memorial Sunday 2pm Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 2-2:45 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Bandits Sunday 11am Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 11-11:45 a.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Concert #3 To Be Determined: Walla Walla; wwchoralsociety.org.

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Memorial Sunday 11 a.m.Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 11-11:45 a.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Memorial Sunday 12:30 Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Memorial Sunday 2 p.m. Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 2-2:45 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot), Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.com.

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Memorial Sunday 3:30 Short Run Sumpter Depot High Country Outlaws (Bandits): All Ages 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Sumpter Valley Railroad, 12259 Huckleberry Loop (McEwen Depot) 211 Austin (Sumpter Depot) Sumpter; tickets.holdmyticket.comm

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NWTRA Club Poker Run: NWTRA Club Member Only Poker Run with a free lunch and prizes on a Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Frazier Creek OHV Campground, Frazier Creek OHV Campground, Ukiah; facebook.com.

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Sausages & Rosé: Memorial Weekend is the official kick-off to summer in the valley. Nothing says summer like cooking on the grill. 12-6 p.m.; Barons Winery, 11 N. Second Ave., Walla Walla; baronsv.com.

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Monday 5/30

Cardio Dance Party: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; YMCA Fitness Center, 3715 Pocahontas Road, Baker City; bakerymca.org.

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Visitors can find art supplies and inspiration at the Creation Station, a project by Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.

The station is open Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

This is a free, drop-in art experience. For details, visit pendletonarts.org.