THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Free lecture and discussion: Seeding a Sense of Place: Science, Stories, and Smart Forest Policy with author and editor, Gail Wells, 7 p.m., Fishtrap Coffin House, 400 E. Grant St., Enterprise. Hosted by Fishtrap and Wallowa Resources and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. This event is part of the statewide Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua. For info: 541-426-3623 (Barbara) or 541-426-8053 (Holly).

 

Community presentation by Illusionist Brad Barton, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Enterprise High School. Event includes free dinner, free childcare and free entertainment. Sponsored by Wallowa County Prevention Coalition, 541-426-9411.

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 11

Countywide Battle of the Books (for second- through sixth-graders), 6:30 p.m., Enterprise school multipurpose room. A donation tostada bar is planned from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 

Joseph FFA Alumni Associations annual dinner, auction and dance, 6 p.m., Joseph Community Center. $10 tri-tip steak, live music, and both silent and live auction. Tickets available from Joseph High School office, FFA members or the Sports Corral.

 

MARCH 11-12

Tamkaliks Rummage & Bake Sale, Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center, 209 East 2nd St., Wallowa. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; chili, Indian tacos and fry bread served both days

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

St. Patricks Day Meat Shoot, 9 a.m. Wallowa Rod & Gun Club, Lower Diamond Road. Prizes include hams, cheese, summer sausages and more; special games for nonshooters. Breakfast and lunch (including traditional Irish lunch) available. For info: Curtis Bloom, 541-786-0814, or Randal Johnson, 541-886-4625.

Yard Sale and chili feed, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wallowa High School gym. Proceeds to benefit 2011 Wallowa students Washington, D.C., trip.

 

Community FEAST food workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Communmity Connection, Enterprise. Sponsored by Oregon Food Bank with local support. To preregister, contact jeffmoss@neoedd.org or call 541-426-3598.

 

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation fundraiser banquet will begin with games and a cocktail social at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 12. They will be followed by a prime rib dinner at 6:30 and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $65 per person or $95 per couple. Each ticket includes yearly membership and magazine subscription. For information: Contact Dean Brown after 5 p.m. at 509-540-2845 or Vickie Coggins at 541-426-3809.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 14

An OLCC-approved alcohol server education class, to obtain alcohol servers license. Cost $20. Preregistration is required, deadine March 11; 426-3277. 

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

Joseph All-School Carnival, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Joseph school cafeteria, presented by JHS Thespian with involvement by many school groups and classes, $1 admission, $.50 tickets.

 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers class starts, 1-2:30 p.m., Enterprise Community Connection center. Six-week class educational series ends April 19, designed to help unpaid family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Class is limited and registration is required; ask about free respite care for family member (must meet state guidelines). For info and to register: 541-426-3840 or 1-800-838-3186.

 

THURSDAY, MAY 17

Open House to honor volunteer Dorothy Daggett, 2 to 4 p.m., Community Connection center, 702 NW 1st, Enterprise. Dorothy is moving to Prineville to be near family at end of March. Cake, punch and coffee will be served; cards from friends are welcome. 

 

MARCH 18-20 and MARCH 25-27 

MidValley Theatre Company presents The Miracle Worker,  Providence Academy, Lostine; Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Tickets $7 adults, $6 seniors, students and children; group rates available. For info: 541-569-2302.

 

MARCH 19

Old-time Community Dance, with special guest callers Larry B. Smith and Carla Arnold from La Grande and a live string band, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange Hall. Beginners welcome, all dances will be called/taught, and no partner necessary. Admission $3 or $5/couple, free for children under age 12. For info: call Laura Skovlin, 541-398-0800

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

April Fools Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wallowa IOOF Hall. Table rentals available for $5. For info: call Mary Thorne, 541-886-7865, or LaVerne Werst, 541-886-4292