Community Calendar: Halloween fun throughout the county

Published 3:13 am Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Nancy Langston, author of Forest Dreams, Forest Nightmares, will talk about fires in Northwest forests at Wallowology, 508 N. Main St. in Joseph starting at 7 p.m. For more information, email katylnesbitt@gmail.com.

The Lake Wallowa Lake Lodge is hosting community meetings throughout the county to share more about the campaign working to buy the lodge and keep it operating as a family-friendly, affordable inn. The first meeting is at 7 p.m., at the Wallowa Senior Center Oct. 19; the second meeting is set for 7 p.m., at the Enterprise Community Connections Oct. 20; and the third meeting is at 7 p.m., at the Joseph Community Center Oct. 22.

Walk With Ease, a 9-week fitness program, begins today at 10 a.m. at the Wallowa Senior Center. Meets for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class costs $20, which includes workbook, water bottle and other materials. Pre-register at 541-426-3143.

The Northeast Oregon Wrestling Club will hold an informational meeting for parents of children 5 – 14 who may be interested in wrestling. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., in the multi-purpose room at the Enterprise High School. Any questions, contact Matt McDowell, 541-398-0668.

Come play Bunco at Hurricane Creek Grange Hall. No experience necessary. Hall opens at 9 a.m., dice will roll from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked potato bar and tournament, $10. Bring a few extra dollars for the Dutch auction held during lunch. Info: 541-426-8015.

The Inland Northwest Musicians’ Wallowa Valley Orchestra presents Marriage of Figaro Overture by Mozart and March Past of the Kitchen Utensils at the Wallowa High School Gym beginning at 4 p.m.

Eagle Cap Shooters Association’s annual “Sight in Your Rifle Days,” 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at range on Ant Flat. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days.

Joseph FFA Alumni are holding a Drive By Dinner, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Joseph High School Cafeteria. The dinner is pork loin, potatoes, apple sauce, coleslaw, roll and cookies for $10. Tickets are available from FFA members or at the Sports Corral in Joseph.

It’s Bats About the Lodge at the Wallowa Lake Lodge. Celebrate Halloween early with a variety of family fun activities. From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., outdoor activities include face painting, dipping caramel apples, bobbing for apples and the Great Pumpkin Hunt where kids get to search for small pumpkins around the lodge. Everyone gets to keep their pumpkins and the winner takes home a pumpkin trick-or-treat bag. Other events include bat masks and the mummy wrap. Just for adults, a pumpkin lawn bowling game will be set out on the lodge’s expansive back yard. At 4:30 p.m., bundle up for bat viewing outside the lodge. From 5 to 6 p.m., more games inside with hot cider, beer, wine and snacks. At 6 p.m. the bat presentation begins. There will also be a presentation on the future of Wallowa Lake Lodge at 6:45 p.m.

Costumes encouraged.

Sleepy Creepy Hollow, a fundraiser for MidValley Theatre Company is hosting Halloween carnival adventure, with tricks, treats and games for all. Fun begins at 7 p.m., at the Old Lostine School Gym. Everyone is asked to wear their creepiest, beautifullest costume. $10/person or $25 for a family; ages 5 and younger free. For more information call Stuart 541-432-1630 or Lyn 541-886-7021.

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament with proceeds going to the Joseph Charter School music program starts at 10 a.m. The tournament is a senior project by Deni Van Winkle. To register you must turn in a registration form by Nov. 2 with the $25 entry fee. There will be three age group categories, each with its own bracket. Registration forms are at the Joseph Charter School’s front office. Any question contact Winkle, email deni.vanwinkle@students.josephcharter.org or 541-263-2656.

The Community Calendar lists fundraisers, free local events and those with a nominal fee organized by nonprofit organizations. Submit information to calendar@wallowa.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. To promote for-profit events, contact sales representative Jennifer Powell at jpowell@wallowa.com.