HEPPNER — Families in need in Morrow County can benefit from donations collected through the Morrow County Health District.
PENDLETON — Domestic violence and sexual abuse don’t take a break during the holiday season.
PENDLETON — Local photographer Bill Peal will share images of birds he encountered during a trip to Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.
PENDLETON — A pair of local law enforcement officers will address the Round Up Republican Women.
HERMISTON — A handful of themed baskets are being raffled off as a fundraiser for the Foster Child Welfare Fund.
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The biblical story depicting the birth of Jesus is featured in a pair of Living Nativity events next weekend in Pendleton and Hermiston.
HERMISTON — The community is invited to support Vange John Memorial Hospice during the holiday season.
PENDLETON — McKay Creek Estates is setting the table for its annual holiday meal and celebration.
PENDLETON — The Umatilla County Community & Economic Development is seeking applicants for its small grants program.
Tickets for the WinterFest gala are sold-out — however, people are still invited to enjoy the magical holiday festival during Family Day.
HERMISTON — People are invited to join their friends for a time of singing old Christmas carols.
PENDLETON — A simple art lesson will provide instruction on how to paint a snowman.
MILTON-FREEWATER — The Muddy Frogs Square Dance Club invites the public to learn more about square dancing.
PORTLAND — Who inspires you? The American Red Cross is seeking nominations to honor ordinary people who have done extraordinary things in the community.
HERMISTON — The Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting its annual Baked Food & Craft Sale.
People can enjoy beautiful and creative artwork and purchase unique gifts during the annual Christmas Art Show & Sale.
PENDLETON — A Christmas dinner and program is planned at White Eagle Grange.
The annual holiday concert of the Inland Northwest Musicians features a variety of ensembles playing holiday music, including traditional and contemporary songs.
BAKER CITY — While there might not be a fresh blanket of snow as of yet,p people are invited to enjoy a dashing sleigh ride in Baker City.
PENDLETON — The December general membership meeting of the AAUW also features a Holiday Wine Tasting.
PENDLETON — An open house at the Pendleton Air Museum will coincide with Pearl Harbor Day.
Area children, senior citizens and even animals will benefit from the generosity of people in the community.
LA GRANDE — The annual Wassail Holiday Celebration of the Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center welcomes the public.
HERMISTON — Area adults and youths have been warming up their voices in preparation for Hermiston’s annual holiday concert.
UMATILLA — A costume-themed fun run is set to provide nonperishable food donations for the Umatilla Volunteer Firefighters Association’s annual Christmas basket program.
IRRIGON — The Irrigon High School boys basketball team is bouncing into the holiday season with a 5K fundraiser.
HERMISTON — Due to a scheduling conflict, registration for the local Special Olympics winter sports season has changed.
HERMISTON — Eastern Oregon Mission, the parent organization of Agape House and Martha’s House, is excited about additional ways to give as the holidays approach — through BottleDrop Give and t…
HERMISTON — The annual meeting of the Friends of the Hermiston Public Library will include an awards presentation for the “friend” and volunteer of the year.
A group of leather-clad stand-ins for Santa Claus are gearing up for the 15th annual Echo Toy Run.
With a theme of Los Dia de los Muertos, aka Day of the Dead, the Pendleton Center for the Arts Gala & Auction will be bright, colorful and energetic.
Meal ministry features food, fellowship
HERMISTON — In the coming weeks, the American Red Cross will hold several blood drives in Hermiston.
PENDLETON — The Dirt Dabblers Garden Club is hosting Domestic Violence Services for its upcoming meeting.
HERMISTON — Potatoes with a variety of toppings are featured during the annual baked potato dinner presented by The Arc Umatilla County.
I got a letter from a church in North Dakota this week. Its question: “Am I looking for a new call”?
PILOT ROCK — Get ready to serve up your best bowl during the Soup & Chili Cook-Off and Auction.
HERMISTON — Furniture, rolls of new carpet, clothing, knick-knacks and bicycles are available for purchase during a parking lot sale at Agape House.
BOARDMAN — A benefit dinner and auction will help support FFA programs in Heppner, Irrigon, Ione and Boardman.
’Tis the season for holiday shopping.
A poet and essayist, Kim Stafford is the founding director of The Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis & Clark College, where he has taught since 1979.
HERMISTON — An international bestseller by author Heather Morris is the topic of the upcoming Bookminders, the Hermiston Public Library book club.
PENDLETON — An upcoming American Red Cross blood drive in Pendleton still has 20 open appointment slots.
‘Proof’ opens Nov. 8 with preview night
The Oregon ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) announced that a Simulated Emergency Test is set for Thursday, Nov. 8
PENDLETON — A dinner and live auction will help raise money for the Guardian Care Center.
As Veterans Day approaches, special events are planned to honor veterans. Area activities include:
PENDLETON — A representative from the Pendleton Fire Department is the guest speaker for the upcoming National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 2115 meeting.
BOARDMAN — The preparatory orchestra of the Inland Northwest Musicians will present a free concert in Boardman.
PENDLETON — All area widows and widowers are invited to enjoy conversation and brunch.
PENDLETON — A dance featuring live music and a caller is planned at Pendleton Center for the Arts.
PENDLETON — People interested in buying or selling a business are invited to learn how to determine the value of a business during the upcoming Pub Talk.
A pair of AARP Smart Driver courses are cruising in to the region.
PENDLETON — Leading up to Veterans Day, the Roundup Republican Women welcome a representative from Divide Camp to share at their upcoming meeting.