What’s Happening: April 17-24, 2024
Published 7:00 am Wednesday, April 17, 2024
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m., 702 NW First St., Enterprise, and 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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HURRICANE CREEK GRANGE SEWING CIRCLE: 8 a.m-4 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph. Potluck lunch included. Bring your projects. A retired educator reads aloud during the lunch hour from a selection of books. Meets every Wednesday.
WALLOWA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Wallowa County Courthouse, Thornton Conference Room, 101 S. River St., Enterprise.
NATURAL DISASTER SUPPORT GROUP: Noon-1 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center. Support one another as we weather the storm to rebuild in Wallowa. Open to everyone; you do not need to be enrolled in services to participate.
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Program: Members of the Wallowa Interact Club will discuss their trip to Costa Rica.
CHAMBER LUNCH AND LEARN: WHAT’S UP WITH INSURANCE? Noon-1 p.m. Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise. Three experts from the insurance industry will discuss insurance issues facing individuals and businesses. Registration required; lunch provided with registration. Call 541-426-4622 or email info@wallowacounty.org.
WALK WITH A DOC: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meet outside in front of Wallowa Memorial Hospital, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Every Wednesday, Dr. Emily Sheahan will host a brief discussion on a health topic, and then the group will head out on the half-mile or so walking path that encircles the hospital campus.
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TACO FEED: 5-7 p.m. Eagle Cap VFW Post 4307, 800 N. River St., Enterprise. All you can eat for $10. Held the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
LIVING WELL: LEARNING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES: 5-6:30 p.m. Wallowa Medical Hospital conference room, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Learn about making healthy food choices, incorporating exercise into your daily life, getting better sleep, managing stress, and more. Class includes a workbook along with food samples. $99 registration fee that is refundable upon completion of the program. Class runs each Wednesday through May 22.
WOOD-CARVING WORKSHOP WITH STEVE ARMENT: 5:30-7 p.m. Josephy Center for the Arts and Culture, 301 N. Main St., Joseph. Suitable for beginning and experienced woodworkers alike, ages 14 and up. Tools provided. No registration required; drop-in class. Cost: $35. Every first and third Wednesday of the month.
BRAD PARSONS PLAYS LIVE: 7-9 p.m. Range Rider, 107 NW First St., Enterprise.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
MEET AND GREET WITH COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE DEVIN PATTON: 4 p.m. Slack Drinks and Dining, 108 N. Main St., Enterprise.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m., 702 NW First St., Enterprise, and 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
STORYTIME AT JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10:15-11 a.m. For ages 2 to 5. Joseph Public Library, 201 N. Main St., Joseph.
GENTLE YOGA FLOW: 9:30-11 a.m. Southfork Grange, 317 Rosewell St., Lostine. Gentle (Hatha) yoga flow with slower standing movement and longer holds in seated poses. Suggested donation: $10-15. Contact: Caroline Leone, 941-465-1085.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
LOWER VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 110 E. First St., Wallowa. Fresh, local products in a social gathering place.
LAMBING OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June Colony’s farm, 67597 Lostine Road. Learn basic techniques and play with newborn lambs. Free. For information: southforkgrange.com
CREATE A FINE ART COLLAGE: 1-3:30 p.m. Aspen Grove Gallery, 602 N. Main St. Joseph. Instructor: Carol McLaughlin. Fabric and supplies included. New project each week. Cost: $10. Information or to sign up: 541-432-9555.
78th CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS RODEO CORONATION: 5-9 p.m. Chief Joseph Days Thunder Room, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Social hour at 5 p.m., followed by a program, dinner, live and silent auction, the announcement of the queen and her court, and music and dancing. Tickets available at Main Street rodeo office in Joseph or at Community Bank in Joseph or Enterprise.
MONDAY, APRIL 22
GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m., 702 NW First St., Enterprise, and 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
CHESS CLUB: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 Main St., Joseph.
FREE COMMUNITY DINNER: 5-7 p.m. The Place at Joseph United Methodist Church, 301 S. Lake St., Joseph. Vegetarian option available. Every Monday in February, March and April.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
OLAN FULFER: ADVENTURE IN INDIA: Noon. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 301 N. Main St., Joseph. Fulfer, a teacher at Joseph Charter School, will talk about his volunteer work in India. Free.
TAMKALIKS FUNDRAISER: 6-9 p.m. Wallowa Homeland Longhouse, 70956 Whiskey Creek Road, Wallowa. A new film about the Tamkaliks celebration will be shown. Fry bread, NDN tacos, bake sale, prizes. Learn about powwow etiquette. $10 suggested donation.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m., 702 NW First St., Enterprise, and 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
HURRICANE CREEK GRANGE SEWING CIRCLE: 8 a.m-4 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph. Potluck lunch included. Bring your projects. A retired educator reads aloud during the lunch hour from a selection of books. Meets every Wednesday.
ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.
NATURAL DISASTER SUPPORT GROUP: Noon-1 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center. Support one another as we weather the storm to rebuild in Wallowa. Open to everyone; you do not need to be enrolled in services to participate.
WALK WITH A DOC: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meet outside in front of Wallowa Memorial Hospital, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Every Wednesday, Dr. Emily Sheahan will host a brief discussion on a health topic, and then the group will head out on the half-mile or so walking path that encircles the hospital campus.
WALLOWA COUNTY CAREER FAIR: 1-3 p.m. Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St., Enterprise. Connect with high school students and help them learn about career opportunities. Exhibitors can set up at noon; catered lunch by Chuckwagon Sisters.
LIVING WELL: LEARNING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES: 5-6:30 p.m. Wallowa Medical Hospital conference room, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Learn about making healthy food choices, incorporating exercise into your daily life, getting better sleep, managing stress, and more. Class includes a workbook along with food samples. $99 registration fee that is refundable upon completion of the program. Class runs each Wednesday through May 22.
CEMETERY BOARD MEETING: 6 p.m. Thornton Conference Room, Wallowa County Courthouse. 101 S. River St., Enterprise. Meets every fourth Wednesday of the month from March to October. Contact: Dawn Haskett, 503-235-6838.
LIVE MODEL HUMAN FIGURE DRAWING CLASS: 6-8 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St. Rodd Ambroson leads a class in learning how to draw the human figure with live models. Must be at least 18. $20 per session. Newsprint, boards, easels and pencils provided. Registration required. Information: josephy.org.
WALLOWA COUNTY BEEKEEPERS: 6:30-8 p.m. Hearts for Health Building, 606 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Free and open to the public. Meetings are on the last Wednesday in February, April, June and August and the first Wednesday in November. Information: Nelda “Nel” Murri, nmurri@gmail.com, 509-540-4733.
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