What’s Happening: Dec. 2-14, 2024

Published 11:30 pm Sunday, December 1, 2024

By Wallowa County Chieftain

The newly opened Litch Hotel stands at the corner of Main and North streets in downtown Enterprise. An open house at the hotel is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2024.

 MONDAY, DEC. 2

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise; 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
 
GRIEF WORKS, A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 12:30-2 p.m. Community Connection, 702 NW First St., Enterprise. Eight-work course led by David Bruce meets each Monday through Dec. 9. Free.
 
LITCH HOTEL GRAND OPENING AND WALK-THROUGH: Litch Hotel, 100 W. Main St., Enterprise. 12:30-2 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. The Litch Hotel in downtown Enterprise celebrates its opening with an open house and two walk-throughs of all 13 renovated condos.  
 
HOLIDAY CAROLING PRACTICE WITH TERESA SMERGUT: 3:30 p.m., Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St., Wallowa. Practice carols to sing at Dec. 6 Wallowa Christmas tree lighting. Children of all ages welcome; if your child is under 9 years old, an older sibling or guardian should accompany them. Snacks provided. 
  
CHESS CLUB: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

COMMUNITY DONATION CLINIC: 2-4 p.m. Wallowa Avenue Wellness, 102 E. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Experience the healing power of acupuncture, massage and naturopathic care. No appointment needed. Information: 541-203-3634 or wallowaavenuewellness.com. 

FOOD FOR LIFE: DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: 5-7 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital Joseph Clinic, 800 N. Main St., Joseph. Five-week class taught by Dr. Emily Sheahan, runs through Dec. 17. $99 registration fee; fully refundable upon completion of class. For information or to register, call 541-426-5301.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY 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. Meets every Wednesday.

WALLOWA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. Thornton Conference Room, Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St. 

ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Program: New member Melisa Bush will speak about her work and life teaching internationally.

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. 

ABC CLUB: 4-5 p.m. Wallowa Public Library, 201 E. First St., Wallowa. The All Builders Creators Club will create a hanging ornament to add to the library’s holiday tree. All ages invited. Children under 8 need an adult or guardian to accompany them. Snacks provided.  

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE PARTY: 4-6 p.m. Ruby Peak Realty, 83365 Joseph Highway. Free professional photos with Santa, drinks and snacks. Pet-friendly, but be mindful of other pets. RSVP at ruby.eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

HOLIDAY SOUP AND PIE LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Enterprise Community Congregational Church, 301 NE First St., Enterprise. Soup, rolls, pies. Wallowa County Singers perform at noon. $10.

COMMUNITY DANCE GATHERING: 5-6 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Free. Free-style, partner-free dancing for fun, meditation, exercise. Call or text Leita for information, 541-624-9151.

TERMINAL GRAVITY TRIVIA NIGHT: 6-7:45 p.m. Terminal Gravity, 803 SE School St., Enterprise. Limited to 10 teams, with a maximum of four players on each team. Sign up at Terminal Gravity’s Facebook page. Held every other week during the colder months, except on Thanksgiving.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY 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.
 
VFW ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. VFW Hall, 800 N. River St., Enterprise. Homemade goodies, handcrafted gifts and decorations, Don Mallory Silversmith gifts.  
 
JINGLE THRU JOSEPH HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Joseph Community Events Center, 102 E. First St., Joseph. More than 40 local artisans, crafters and small businesses offer their wares.  
 
A WALLOWA COUNTY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St., Enterprise. Vendors will be selling foods, woodcrafts, jewelry, paper good, antiques and more. Information: Wendy, 541-263-2919.
 
HOLIDAY PARENT CAFE: 10-11:30 a.m. Building Healthy Families, 207 NE Park St., Enterprise. Free brunch, child care provided, conversation, incentives. RSVP: 541-714-0945.
 
UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF – HELPING YOURSELF HEAL: Noon to 1 p.m. Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness, 606 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Six-part class held every Friday, except Nov. 29. Lunch provided. 
 
CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO: Noon-3 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Open to anyone who has taken ceramics classes and can demonstrate knowledge of ceramics processes. No instructor on duty. Cost: $20 for three-hour session. Youths 13 and up are $15 per session and must have taken a class at the Josephy Center. Children 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a paying adult. 
 
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: 5:30 p.m. gathering, 6 p.m. tree lighting. Wallowa Memorial Park, 201 E. First St., Wallowa. Holiday music; mail letters to Santa; possible appearance by Santana. Children can write their own letters or pick up a template at the library, city hall or post office.  
 
FISHTRAP FIRESIDE: 7-9 p.m. Fishtrap, 107 W. Main St., Enterprise. Readers include award-winning author Gregg Kleiner and Eastern Oregon University professor Nancy Knowles, along with an artistic collaboration between poet Dustin Lyons and painter Leah Svendsen, who recently published a book, “Passage,” paintings and poems about Wallowa County’s rugged landscapes and the inner worlds of two artists. Free; donations always welcome. Livestream available at fishtrap.org. 
 
SATURDAY, DEC. 7

VFW ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. VFW Hall, 800 N. River St., Enterprise. Santa Claus, noon to 2 p.m. Homemade goodies, handcrafted gifts and decorations, Don Mallory silversmith gifts.  

LOWER VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 110 E. First St., Wallowa. Fresh, local products in a social gathering place.

JINGLE THRU JOSEPH HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Joseph Community Events Center, 102 E. First St., Joseph. More than 40 local artisans, crafters and small businesses offer their wares.  

A WALLOWA COUNTY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St., Enterprise. Vendors will be selling foods, woodcrafts, jewelry, paper good, antiques and more. Information: Wendy, 541-263-2919.

WALLOWA HISTORY CENTER OPEN HOUSE: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wallowa History Center, 602 W. First St., Wallowa. Lecture, “Wallowa County History: How We Know What We Know,” begins at 1 p.m. 

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO: Noon to 3 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Open to anyone who has taken ceramics classes and can demonstrate knowledge of ceramics processes. No instructor on duty. Cost: $20 for three-hour session. Youths 13 and up are $15 per session and must have taken a class at the Josephy Center. Children 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a paying adult. Every Saturday through June 1.

PIE-BAKING CLASS: 1-3 p.m. South Fork Grange, 317 Rosewell St., Lostine. Hands-on baking class offers tips on creating the perfect pie. Take home the pie create. Suitable for beginners and experts alike. Free. Book a spot at southforkgrange.com/book-online.

GAIL’S HOLIDAY EVENING: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway, Joseph. Caroling, dinner, music program intended as a fundraiser for scholarships for women. Dinner tickets, $50; call Wallowa Lake Lodge, 541-432-9821. Raffle for donated gifts on Sunday, Dec. 8. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. 

MONDAY, DEC. 9

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY 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.

KIDS GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST: Drop off entries from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Building Healthy Families, 207 E. Park St., Enterprise. Grand prize for people’s choice; prizes for four age groups. Pick up entries on Dec. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. 

SPACE TO CREATE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. South Fork Grange, 307 Rosewell St. in Lostine. For sewing or crafting projects. Every second Monday of the month. 

GRIEF WORKS, A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 12:30-2 p.m. Community Connection, 702 NW First St., Enterprise. Eight-work course led by David Bruce meets each Monday through Dec. 9. Free.

CHESS CLUB: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.
 
EAGLE CAP SHOOTERS GENERAL MEETING: 6:30-8 p.m. VFW Hall, 800 N. River St., Enterprise. The club focuses on firearms safety, education and training. Meeting open to members and guests. Meets second Monday of the month. Website: eaglecapshooters.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

WALLOWA SENIOR CENTER QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center, 204 E. Second St., Wallowa. Bring your sewing, knitting, crocheting projects. Bring a sack lunch. Meets every Tuesday.
 
COMMUNITY DONATION CLINIC: 2-4 p.m. Wallowa Avenue Wellness, 102 E. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Experience the healing power of acupuncture, massage and naturopathic care. No appointment needed. Information: 541-203-3634 or wallowaavenuewellness.com. 
 
FOOD FOR LIFE: DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT: 5-7 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital Joseph Clinic, 800 N. Main St., Joseph. Five-week class taught by Dr. Emily Sheahan, runs through Dec. 17. $99 registration fee; fully refundable upon completion of class. For information or to register, call 541-426-5301.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY 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 to 4 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph. Potluck lunch included. Bring your projects. Meets every Wednesday.

ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon to 1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Program: Pete Schreder of OSU Extension will talk about virtual fencing.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

COMMUNITY DANCE GATHERING: 5-6 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Free. Free-style, partner-free dancing for fun, meditation, exercise. Call or text Leita for information, 541-624-9151.

WALLOWA MOUNTAIN QUILTERS GUILD: 6 p.m. VFW Hall, 800 N. River St., Enterprise. Visitors and new members welcome. Meets every second Thursday of the month.

MOTORIZED AVALANCHE AWARENESS PRESENTATION: 6-8 p.m. Outlaw Motor Sports, 504 NW First St., Enterprise. Hands-on training session. Bring avalanche rescue gear. Free. 

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise and 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

GINGERBREAD MANIA: 10-11:30 a.m., Building Healthy Families, 207 NE Park St., Enterprise. Cookies, games, food. For ages 2-10. 

UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF – HELPING YOURSELF HEAL: Noon to 1 p.m. Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness, 606 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Six-part class held every Friday, except Nov. 29. Lunch provided. 

UMPQUA BANK COMMUNITY APPRECIATION: Noon to 4 p.m. Umpqua Bank, 205 W. Main St., Enterprise. Hot cocoa, coffee, dessert. RSVP by Dec. 6: 541-426-3124.

YOUTH MAKE AND TAKE: CHRISTMAS CARDS: 1-3 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Free make-and-take art project for youth. Information: josephy.org.

“ELVES ON STRIKE: THE SEQUEL”: 7 p.m. OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise. Amy Fairchild wrote and directs this holiday musical production, featuirng 50 Wallowa County youths. Admission by donation at the door. Information: wvmusicalliance.org. 

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

HURRICANE CREEK GRANGE SECOND SATURDAY BREAKFAST AND BAZAAR: Breakfast from 7-11 a.m., Hurricane Creek Grange, at the intersection of Hurricane Creek Road and Airport Lane. Pancakes, breakfast meat, eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Requested donation: $10. Held the second Saturday of each month. Items for sale, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., include household collectables, dog supplies and handcrafted specialties.

LOWER VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 110 E. First St., Wallowa. Fresh, local products in a social gathering place.

WALLOWA COUNTY SKI SWAP: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Athletic Center, 511 W. Park St., Enterprise. Get cash for used gear. Drop off gear from 8:30 to 10 a.m. 50% of sales benefit the Ferguson Ridge Ski Area; the other half is yours. Free admission. Information: Anette, 541-398-1148.

AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Katherine’s Catholic Church, 301 Garfield St. Wallowa County high school students compete for scholarships by presenting speeches about the U.S. Constitution. Contact Maria Tye, 281-786-5401 or Randy Tye, 763-742-2401.

WINTER ARTISAN MARKET: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fishtrap, 105 W. Main St., Enterprise. Handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fine art, cards, soaps, woodwork, glass art, and more. Drinks from The Local Pour, kids’ activities at the Fishtrap story corner, streetwide festivities. 

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO: Noon to 3 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Open to anyone who has taken ceramics classes and can demonstrate knowledge of ceramics processes. No instructor on duty. Cost: $20 for three-hour session. Youths 13 and up are $15 per session and must have taken a class at the Josephy Center. Children 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a paying adult. Every Saturday through June 1.

KIDS HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS DAY: 1-4 p.m., South Fork Grange, 317 Rosewell St., Lostine. Children will make handmade Christmas gifts and holiday crafts, suitable for sharing with family and friends. All materials are provided. Free, but registration required and space is limited to 18 children; siblings and parents are welcome to attend. Register online at southforkgrange.com/book-online
 
“ELVES ON STRIKE: THE SEQUEL”: 1 p.m. OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise. Amy Fairchild wrote and directs this holiday musical production, featuring 50 Wallowa County youths. Admission by donation at the door. Information: wvmusicalliance.org. 
 
26th ANNUAL WINTERFEST CELEBRATION: Downtown Enterprise. Free. 
 
CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS RODEO VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER: 5-8 p.m. Thunder Room, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Open to everyone. Also includes a National Finals Rodeo watch party. 
 
TUNESMITH NIGHT: 7 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Three songwriters (Sara Irene Smith, Kate Turner and James Dean Kindle) share their work in a round-robin format. Admission is $10. Beverage service available.
 
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA IN CONCERT: 7 p.m., OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise. Grammy-winning gospel vocal group performs its Christmas show. Tickets: $40-60. For tickets, go to eventbrite.com and search for Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show. 

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