<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0nIHV5_1Gx055by00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0nIHV5_1Gx055by00" width="849" height="566" ><figcaption>1/2 Student volunteers prepare plates for guests Nov. 21, 2025, at the Community Turkey Dinner at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. The 2026 dinner is set for Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. (East Oregonian/File)</figcaption></figure><h2>Keep us in the loop on your holiday markets</h2>EASTERN OREGON — As the holiday season gets underway, Go! Eastern Oregon wants to highlight bazaars across the region.Please email information about your bazaar to editor@goeasternoregon.com at least two weeks before it occurs. For example, an event on Nov. 28 requires details by Nov. 14.In the message, include the event’s name, date, time, location (including street address), and any specific details about the market. Also include a public contact person/email/phone number, if relevant.If your bazaar is set between Nov. 18 and 25, please share details with us as soon as possible.Feel free to reach out with any questions. We look forward to sharing information about your events!<h2>Live music on tap at AJ’s Corner Brick in Baker City</h2>BAKER CITY — AJ’s Corner Brick Bar &amp; Grill, 1840 Main St. in Baker City, has a lineup of musicians scheduled to perform during November.Check out the schedule and plan your visit:Nov. 12: Will Burton, 7-9 p.m.Nov. 13: Jordan Shaw, 7-9 p.m.Nov. 14: Elwood, 7-9 p.m.Nov. 19: Mike Johnston, 7-9 p.m.Nov. 20-21: Kyle Bain, 7-9 p.m.Nov. 22: Mitch Sevy, 5-7 p.m.Nov. 27: Dave Nudo, 7-9 p.m.Nov. 28: Andy Zikmund, 7 p.m.Nov. 29: Ty Lane, 6-8 p.m.<h2>Pick up tasty treats at Southfork Grange </h2>LOSTINE — A variety of delectable treats will be up for bid during a tasty fundraiser benefiting Southfork Grange No. 605.In its fourth year, the dessert auction is Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at M. Crow, 133 Highway 82. Event proceeds help cover insurance premiums and building maintenance at the Grange Hall.For more information about the Grange and its activities, visit southforkgrange.com. For questions about the dessert auction, email southforkgrange605@gmail.com or call Jenny Hawkins at 503-297-2177. <h2>Union County Historical Society honors veterans</h2>LA GRANDE — The Union County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Union County Fairgrounds Log Cabin, 3604 N. Second St, La Grande.A potluck will begin at noon followed by programming at 1 p.m.Members and guests are invited to share memories of their family members who served in World War II in honor of Veterans Day. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/46cJeoV.<h2>Hurricane Creek Grange hosts monthly breakfast</h2>JOSEPH — Eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, homemade jams, coffee, tea and OJ are on the menu for the monthly breakfast at Hurricane Creek Grange No. 608, 82930 Airport Lane.Held on the second Saturday of the month, the all-you-can-eat meal is Nov. 14, from 7-10 a.m. There is a requested donation of $10 per person.In other news, the Grange will no longer sponsor local vendors during the breakfast events. For information about activities, search Facebook via bit.ly/3SNmg4u.Keg &amp; Kork hosts mini market in HermistonHERMISTON — Visitors can browse a variety of vendors as Mainstreet Keg &amp; Kork and Postal Coffee Company are hosting a mini market on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 395 E. Main St.For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/4sht7kj. For questions, call 541-303-1034.<h2>Check out library’s trivia night at Memorial Hall</h2>WESTON — Put on your thinking caps and find a team of three to five players and get ready to show off your trivia knowledge.Weston Public Library will host trivia night on Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 6 p.m. at Weston Memorial Hall, 208 E. Main St. Refreshments will be served.Librarian Heather Culley said the contest includes seven main rounds with topics such as Oregon Trail, American Food Regions, American Fashion and Dolly Parton. In addition, the lightning round will feature states and capitals, and the half-time round focuses on trivia for kids. Extra credit rounds include United States Military Trivia and Match the President to the First Lady (Portrait Edition).Culley encourages teams to include multi-generational players, not only for a broader knowledge base, but for prizes.“If you have three generations on your team, you get a special prize,” Culley said. “If you have children on your team, they get entered to win a separate prize. It’s a good one.”Winning teams in each round also earn prizes. Also, a grand prize will go to the overall winner.For more information about library events, search Facebook via bit.ly/4ip5D8i or the library website. Call 541-566-2378 with questions.<h2>Guitars for Vets to jam in Pendleton</h2>PENDLETON — Area veterans are invited to a guitar jam session on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Pendleton Music Co., 340 S. Main St. Bring a guitar (if available) and because seating is limited, participants are asked to bring a chair. The Three Rivers Chapter of Guitars for Vets coordinates the event. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a guitar (if available) and because seating is limited, participants are asked to bring a chair. Next month’s event will be on Dec. 12.The nonprofit organization also offers free lessons — for acoustic, electric and bass guitars — to veterans. After graduating from 10 classes, the veteran receives a free guitar. For more information, search Facebook via bit.ly/4qMqpCo, call 541-304-5074 or email or.threerivers@guitarsforvets.org.<h2>Craft Exchange Day Nov. 14 at Crossroads</h2>BAKER CITY — Artists and crafters who have supplies they no longer need, or who are looking for materials, are invited to Crossroads Carnegie Art Center’s Craft Exchange Day on Saturday, Nov. 14.Crossroads is at 2020 Auburn Ave. in Baker City.Crossroads will accept almost any art or craft supplies in good, usable condition. Crossroads employees will sort and arrange the items to create a free secondhand craft supply extravaganza.Useful items include beads, paint, yarn, knitting needles and fabric; a comprehensive list is available at crossroads-arts.org.On Nov. 14, last-minute dropoffs can be made from 10-11 a.m.From 11 a.m. to noon, people who have contributed items to the exchange, as well as educators, will be allowed to browse and select items.The exchange will be open to everyone — including those who didn’t bring materials for the exchange — from noon to 4 p.m., and from 4-6 p.m., participants can talk with other artists and instructors.Unclaimed items will be returned to the owner or donated to Marla’s Mall.<h2>Catch a live screening of Oregon Humanities</h2>LA GRANDE — Join Oregon Humanities at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, for a post-election conversation on trust and political institutions.The conversation, which will be held in Portland, focuses on trust, elections, our political system and culture. It will feature Paul Gronke, director of the Elections and Voting Information Center at Reed College, and Susheela Jayapal, a former Multnomah County Commissioner and candidate for U.S. Congress.The conversation will be livestreamed at HQ, 112 Depot St., in La Grande. It is open to everyone and free to attend.Learn more at oregonhumanities.org.<h2>Umatilla County Master Gardeners annual plant sale</h2>PENDLETON — Umatilla County Master Gardeners Association will hold their annual plant sale fundraiser on Nov. 14 from 9-11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Pendleton. The sale is old-school, so be sure to have cash on hand. There will be an activity center set up for children to pot plants for fun or to give to a loved one.Members of the association start new plants from cuttings or root division to sell as fully established houseplants. Each year, the fundraiser consists of a variety of plants for sale. Though the selection varies from year to year, staples usually include Christmas cacti, rosemary vine, lipstick plants, string of pearls and more. Revenue from the sale will support the community garden in Pendleton as well as gardens in Hermiston and Umatilla. For more information about the Umatilla County Master Gardeners Association, reach out to Amanda Woodlee, amanda.woodlee@oregonstate.edu. <h2>Fort Walla Walla Museum hosts introduction to contra dancing </h2>WALLA WALLA — Strap on your dancing shoes! Fort Walla Walla Museum is hosting an introduction to contra dancing class on Sunday, Nov. 15. The class, which is 4-6 p.m., will focus on the fundamentals of listening and stepping to the beat and the basic moves of contra dancing. Instructors Barbara and Dan Clark started teaching contra dancing at Walla Walla Community College in 1992, and have gone on to present classes in various settings. Tickets for the class are $15 and can be purchased through the Fort Walla Walla Museum website via bit.ly/4zrF4qk.<h2>BMCC sets the table for Community Turkey Dinner</h2>PENDLETON — Blue Mountain Community College is cooking up a hearty home-cooked meal and an evening full of gratitude. A community turkey dinner, hosted by BMCC Associated Student Government is replacing the usual holiday dinner held in December. Stop by the BMCC Student Union at the Pendleton Campus, 2411 NW Carden Ave., on Nov. 19 from 5-7 p.m. for a Thanksgiving-style dinner catered by the Sweet and Sourdough Co. The dinner is free and open to anyone, but donations are welcome. For those who can’t attend the dinner in person, BMCC is partnering with Pendleton High School to deliver meals within city limits.For more information, visit the BMCC website via bit.ly/4yUUiDb. <h2>Irrigon library hosts senior scam lesson</h2>IRRIGON — Seniors who want to protect themselves from becoming a victim of a scam will want to attend Scams 101 for Seniors on Nov. 19 at the Irrigon Public Library.The free event is from 2-3 p.m. at the library, 490 NE Main Ave.The program will focus on seniors and smartphones and will feature library staff and a representative from Bank of Eastern Oregon.Information will center on recent examples of scams and how seniors can spot red flags as well as how to stop themselves from becoming a victim.For more information, call 541-922-6255 or email otldbdmn@gmail.com.<h2>Alexandra Kay coming to Wildhorse Resort and Casino</h2>MISSION — Country music fans can catch Alexandra Kay at Wildhorse Resort and Casino on Nov. 20.Kay, a fast-rising country artist, has opened for artists like Morgan Wallen and Jon Pardi, and will perform at 7 p.m. in the Rivers Event Center at 46510 Wildhorse Blvd.The concert is 21-plus and guests can receive $5 of free play with ticket purchases. Doors open at 6 p.m.To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/4yUUqm9. <h2>Gear up for ski season</h2>LA GRANDE — With winter around the corner, check out the annual Anthony Lakes Ski Patrol Ski Swap.Whether you’re hunting for gear for the season or looking to offload gear you’re no longer using, the ski swap is the place to be. The swap also helps support the volunteer ski patrol. The sale, which includes ski gear and outerwear, runs 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Riveria Activity Center, 844 Z Ave., in La Grande. Sellers can check in their equipment between 9 a.m. and noon. Anthony Lakes Ski Patrol takes a commission on the items sold through the swap and reserves the right to refuse equipment offered to sell.There is also an early bird sale on Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m. for $10.For more information, check out bit.ly/3UtcRjG.<h2>Meander down 395 for local holiday markets</h2>PENDLETON — Take a road trip down Highway 395 to discover a handful of local vendors who might just help you check some holiday shopping off your to-do list. The Meander, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 21 is a trail for antiquers and flea market lovers. There are five local vendors and markets on the trail this year, including Maggie and Me Farm, White House Market, White Eagle Grange, The Red Barn and In Bloom. Addresses for this year’s Meander vendors are listed below, and more information can be found by searching Facebook via tinyurl.com/2mnufwsf.Maggie and Me Farm: 71593 Schroeder Rd., Pendleton.White House Market: 43843 Hoeft Rd., Pendleton.White Eagle Grange: 43828 White Eagle Rd., Pendleton.The Red Barn: 69063 Shaw Rd., Pilot Rock.In Bloom: 1180 SW Tutuilla Rd., Pendleton. <h2>‘Australia vs America’ stand-up comedy show in La Grande</h2>LA GRANDE — Tickets are going fast to Jimmy Kuratz’s “Dark &amp; Dirty” stand-up comedy show on Nov. 23 at Raul’s Taqueria, 1302 Adams Ave., in La Grande.The show, which begins at 7 p.m., is a strictly 18-plus “Australia vs America” special. Kuratz, who lived half his life in America and half in Australia, puts both countries on trial during a 90-minute comedy show. General admission tickets are available online at bit.ly/4z49Kgn and cost $27.50 plus fees. Raul’s Taqueria is solely serving as the venue for the comedy show. All questions can be directed to the event organizer or ticketing provider.<h2>Baker County Country Christmas Bazaar Nov. 27-28</h2>BAKER CITY — The second-annual Baker County Country Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Nov. 27-28, in the Cockram Arena at the Baker County Fairgrounds, 2600 East St.Hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Nov. 27 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28.Admission is free, but those 16 and older are asked to make a $2 donation to help with event expenses. The donation includes entry in a drawing for holiday gifts.The bazaar will include a variety of handmade Christmas gifts, including jewelry and home decor. There will be baked goods for sale as well as hot apple cider, coffee and hot chocolate.<h2>Baker County 4-H Christmas Bazaar Dec. 4-5</h2>BAKER CITY — The Baker County 4-H Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 in the Cockram Arena at the Baker County Fairgrounds, 2600 East St.All proceeds benefit the Baker County 4-H Scholarship Program.The bazaar will be open Dec. 4 from noon to 6 p.m., and Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<h2>Tons of holiday fun ‘in store’</h2>PENDLETON — The Let’er Buck Store at 1330 Court St. in Pendleton is ready for a weekend packed with holiday cheer and in-store sales. From Dec. 11-12, you can check-off some of your holiday shopping with 20% off regular-priced items and an extra 10% off clearance items. Complimentary gift wrapping will be available, so your gifts will be ready to go under the tree as soon as possible.You can take advantage of free photos with Santa Claus on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., so bring kids, pets and the whole family for a souvenir of the season. <h2>Oregon Right to Life requests art entries</h2>COVE — Writers, artists, videographers and speakers will want to check out the Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation’s 2027 student contests.Applications are now open for Oregon students of all grade levels.The Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation contest program provides the opportunity for students to use their creativity to inspire excellence and lifelong pro-life advocacy.There are drawing, essay, short-form video, film production and oratory contests for students in kindergarten on up. The theme is “Human Like Me.” The deadline to enter is Jan. 15, 2027.The contests are free to enter. Information on each contest and requirements are available at ortl.org/contests.For more information, call Shannon Garlitz at 541-406-0402 or email shannon@ortl.org.</div></body>

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