Community Calendar

The Baker City Trolley fixed route bus service is providing transportation to the general public. Service runs Monday through Friday from 7AM - 6PM, and Saturdays from 10AM - 6PM. Everyone is welcome to ride the Trolley. Fares are just $1 per ride, with daily and monthly discounts available. For more information, or to schedule a pickup, call 541-523-6591.

The Grande Ronde Hospital Auxiliary Annual Clam Chowder Luncheon is set for this Friday in La Grande. Come out from 11AM - 1:30PM to the Presbyterian Friendship Center on the corner of 6th and Spring for an enjoyable lunch. The cost is $6, and the meal includes soup, salad, bread, and a beverage. Dessert will cost just $1.50 more, and take-out will be available. Proceeds from the luncheon go towards the purchase of patient care equipment for the Grande Ronde Hospital and Auxiliary health care profession scholarships. For more information, or to make reservations for groups more than 10, contact Alice and 541-805-5075.

Every Friday morning from 9AM - 12PM is the Free Children's Clinic at the Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. This Free Children's Clinic is for children without health insurance. Appointments are requested. For more information, please call 541-663-3150.

The Haines United Methodist church is having a Music Gathering Fundraiser to be held on Thursday, on the corner of Roberts street and the Anthony Lakes Hwy. The doors open at 6:30PM and the music will start at 7PM, with refreshments served afterward. The event is free, however donations will be accepted. Feature musicians include Nancy Ames, a soloist from the Bel Canto Choir, and more. For greater details, please call Susan at 541-856-3356.

Would you like to provide leadership for senior citizen programs? For transportation and emergency programs? Well then Community Connection is looking for you! This private non-profit organization has an opening on its Board of Directors. If you're interested in this volunteer position, please contact Mary Jo Carpenter at 541-523-6591 for an application.

Everyone is invited to come down to the Habitat For Humanity Restore for their grand opening on Saturday. The open house will be from 11AM - 3PM, with free hamburgers and hotdogs served, courtesy of Grocery Outlet. There will also be a raffle held, some come out and have some fun. For more information, contact Julie at 541-910-7123.

Women Military Veterans of Union County invites guests to their meeting on Monday at 1PM in the convention center on 12th St. A family assistance specialist from the National Guard will be the speaker. For more information, contact Bobbie at 541-963-5830.

WorkSource Oregon in Baker City is offering a free workshop that takes you step by step through the resume and cover letter writing process, as well as show you valuable tips for filling out applications. Other resources, such as career research, skills assessment, and interview advice are available too. Stop by 1575 Dewey Ave in Baker City, or call 523-6331 for more information.

The next Third Thursday Art Walk in La Grande will be taking place on March 18th. Many local shops and galleries in downtown La Grande will extend their hours to showcase local artists and musicians during the Art Walk. For more details, please call The Potters House at 963-5351.

Join the Re/Max Real Estate Team at a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Loaves and Fishes program. The program helps provides meals for the youth in transition and unaccompanied youth in the La Grande School District. The dinner will take place from 5:30PM - 7:30PM on Thursday, March 18th, at The Place off of Buchanan Lane. The cost will be just $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. All proceeds will go towards the Loaves and Fishes program. Tickets can be pre-ordered by calling 541-963-1000.

The Union County Art and Culture Center is offering a one day, Asian Brush Workshop, taught by Bob Proctor from Wallowa County. Mr. Proctor has studied calligraphy and brush painting since 2001, and had some work on display at the Shenzhen Fine Art Museum in China. The Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th, from 10AM - 5PM. Topics that will be covered include posture and using the calligraphy brush, composition, one stroke painting, and writing Asian characters and phrases. The cost of this unique, one day workshop is $40 for members of the Art Center, or $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply cost. Register at the Union County Art Center at 1006 Penn Ave. in La Grande, or call 541-624-2800.

4-H enrollment paperwork is still being accepted until April 1st. The enrollment fee is $26, and will allow members to be eligible to show at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show and the Union County Fair. For more information or questions, call the Union County Extension Office at 541-963-1010.

Soroptimist International of La Grande is still accepting applications for funding of projects and programs in Union County. The deadline for submitting applications is April 1st. Grant money must be used for Union County programs pertaining to health, education, environment, children, and the advancement of the status of women. Funding for these grants comes from the 2010 Festival of Trees. To receive an application, contact Di Lyn at 541-963-3104.

Join the Pinochle Social Club at the Union County Senior Center each week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tuesday afternoons the club meets at 12:30PM, and each Friday evening at 7PM. Dues are just $2 for the year, with a weekly fee of only 50 cents for Friday evening. Tuesday afternoons are free. Come down to the Union County Senior Center at 1504 Albany St. in La Grande to learn how to play, refresh your skills, or just to enjoy a good time. 21 and older please.

The La Grande Shuttle fixed route bus service is providing transportation to the general public. Service runs Monday through Thursday from 7:30AM - 7PM, Fridays from 7:30AM - 9PM, and Saturdays from 10AM - 9PM. Everyone is welcome to ride the Trolley. Fares are just $1 per ride, with daily and monthly discounts available. For more information, or to schedule a pickup, call 541-624-2200.