Prineville Central Oregonian

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November 14

 

May 8

 

·         The Crook County Community Coalition meets at 7 a.m. at the Crook County Library in the Prineville Police Department meeting room. Continental breakfast will be available. For further information, call 416-8392.

·         The Central Oregon Knit-Wits Guild Machine Knitters will meet at 10 a.m., at the Broughton Room at the Crook County Library.  For further information and place of meeting, call Gwen at 447-4155.

·         There will be story time for children at 11 a.m. at the Crook County Library. For more information, call 447-7978.

·         Help in researching family history will be made available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bowman Museum on the corner of Third and Main.

·         Kiwanis International of Prineville meets at noon at Meadow Lakes Restaurant, located at 300 Meadow Lakes Dr. For more information, contact President Larry Beard at 447-5090.

·         The Prineville Senior Center is hosting pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Call Judy at 447-6844 for further information.

·         Oregon Equestrian Trails Mid Central Oregon Chapter will be meeting at 6 p.m. at the Stafford Inn.  For further information, contact Don Plane at 416-3708.

·         Oregon’s Wildlife and Land Usage Alliance will meet at Gee’s Restaurant at 7 p.m. For more information, call Gaylord McLamb at 447-8221.

·         The Eastern Star Carnation Chapter No. 44 of Prineville meets at the Masonic Lodge. For more information, contact Betty Royle at 447-1432.

·         There will be a meeting of the Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, 2363 SW Glacier Place, Redmond. For more information, contact Andrew Spreadborough at 541-504-3306.

May 9

 

·         Cowboy Mounted Action Shooting Cabin Fever Shoot begins today at 9 a.m. and goes until May 11. Take Highway 26 to Mile post 14.5 between Prineville and Madras. Free to public. Saturday & Sunday six-stage match with .45 single action pistol, also rifle and shotgun competition. Come see how the west was won. Fun for all ages. Shooters of all ages as well. For more information contact Hawkeye Scout @ 541-447-7012

·         Give your child a head start! Neighbor Impact’s Head Start Program is recruiting children for the 2008-2009 School Year. Head Start staff will be at Price Slasher from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today to pass out applications and assist families in filling them out.

·         The Crook County United Fund will meet at the Crook County Library in the Juniper Room from noon to 1 p.m. CCUF helps 26 agencies in Crook County. If you have any questions call Sharon Gowen at 447-7978.

·         There will be an open house to welcome Director David Patterson to the Crook County Library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

·         The Cecil Sly Surf Shack School Carnival and silent basket auction will occur tonight at 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cecil Sly Elementary. Tickets are 5 for $1 or $.25 each.

·         The Prineville Eagles will serve a mini meal at 6 p.m., followed by karaoke at 7 and a meat raffle. For info, call Ann at 416-1775.

·         The COCC Big Band Jazz is doing their tri-county concert tour and will perform at Crook County High School tonight at 7:30 p.m.. Admission is free, although donations are accepted. For more information, contact director Ted Burton or visit the band’s website at www.coccbigband.com

·         Jumpin’ Juniper Good Sams meet for campouts, potluck, fun games, and fellowship.  For further information, contact Dick Rose at 447-5490 or Shirley Page at 382-7031.

·         A Narcotics Anonymous meeting will be at 8 p.m. in the Broughton Room of the Crook County Library. The library is located at 175 Meadow Lakes Dr. For more information visit www.centraloregonna.com

·         A count-down celebration for the 75th Annual Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo begins tonight at 6 p.m. with a social hour and a meal at 7 p.m. Also features music by Prairie South and a beer garden. Cost is $6 per person and $10 per couple.

 

May 10

 

·         The Crook County Landfill free yard debris day is today. Landfill hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

·         The Ochoco Creek Clean-Up and Barbecue presented by Parr Lumber begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until noon today. Lunch is provided for participants. RSVP to Rose at 541-323-3166.

·         The annual Prineville Community Garden clean-up day will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a potluck to follow.  Gardening tips and help will be given at that time.

·         The Crook County Garden Club will hold their annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot in front of Rite Aid in Prineville. Please stop by for a great selection of locally grown plants for your garden. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Charlene at 416-8264.

·         Lookout Mt. Grange No. 741 meets at 10 a.m. at the grange hall located nine miles east of Prineville on Highway #26.  A potluck lunch will follow the business meeting.  The Grange is a family oriented community service organization founded in 1867 with roots in rural America.  The Grange offers a wholesome family atmosphere and provides companionship, socializing and legislative influence.  For more information, contact Ruth at 447-5406 or Edy at 447-5349.

·         The second annual Blue Oval Roundup Ford Car Show is happening this Saturday at Robberson Ford in Bend and Prineville. Starting at 10 a.m. in Bend and 3 p.m. in Prineville, this Ford car show will feature up to 100 of the best Ford vehicles from years past and today's hottest models. The event is a 100 percent benefit for Kids Center of Central Oregon. There will be a BBQ, raffle and silent auction to help raise money for an incredible community cause: child abuse evaluation and treatment.

·         The Sagebrush Shufflers will be dancing at the Powell Butte Community Center, 8404 SW Reif Road in Powell Butte, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. For more information call 923-8167. Come to watch the dancers and join in.

·         The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 617 will meet every month at the Prineville Airport.  For further information, call Bob Daly at 416-0878.

·         The Prineville Eagles will be serving a Cinco de Mayo Mexican dinner with mild seasoning for $8 at 6 p.m. There will also be a dance with music from Bobby and Larie at 7 to 11 p.m. For more info, call Ann at 416-1775.

·         The Mitchell Lions Club presents a No. 6 dance at the Mitchell Community Hall. Doors open for the event at 6:30 p.m. and it will include live music from Elmo and the John Day River Boys, a full course barbecue dinner, door prizes and a pie auction. The cost is $5 for singles and $8 for couples. Bring an old pair of prescription glasses to receive a discount.

·         The Redmond Spanish Conversation and Language Interchange Group meets at 9:30 a.m.  Native speakers of each Spanish and English help each other learn the other’s language.  The meeting is held at Santiago’s Maté Company at 528 SW Sixth St., just north of Bank of America in downtown Redmond.  If you need to bring young children, please bring things for them to do.  Contact Barb at 447-0732 with any questions.

·         Parlez - vous le Français?  A French Conversation Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Santiago’s Maté Company, located at 528 SW Sixth St. in Redmond.  Join us as we have fun learning and speaking the French language!  It’s free and open to all!  Questions? Call Barb at 447-0732.

·         Redmond Habitat for Humanity will be holding its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. at Eagle Crest Resort’s Juniper Hall. The theme of this year’s event is “Securing a New Foundation and will feature live music by Bellavia. There will also be a silent auction with many great items donated by local businesses. Tickets cost $25 per person and are available at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, Redmond High School, Columbia River Bank south branch and the Habitat for Humanity office in Redmond. For more information, call 548-1406.

·         The Bend chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets today at 1 p.m. at the Deschutes County Historical Society, 129 NW Idaho in Bend. For more information, call Jeanie Bean at 322-0898.

 

May 11

 

·         The Crooked River Dinner Train will have a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch ride which will board at 10 a.m. The train will depart at 11 a.m., and return at 1:30 p.m. For reservations call 447-4485 or visit www.crookedriverdinnertrain.com

·         The Ochoco Valley Railroad Club meets at 1 p.m. at the building just west of Carey Foster Hall on Lynn Blvd.  For more information call Brad at 447-6158.

·         The Prineville Eagles will be serving a regular breakfast or omelet for $5 at 8 to 11 a.m. For more info, contact Ann at 416-1775.

May 12

 

·         Ochoco Assisted Living hosts “Men’s Coffee Hour” at 9:30 a.m.  This is the guys’ time to get together and visit while having coffee and goodies on the house.  Join the group at the Village, 830 NE Elm St.  For more information call Dallas, Activities Director, at 416-3600.

·         The Crook County Quilt Guild meets from 9:30 a.m. until noon in the Broughton Room of the Crook County Library.  For further information, contact Georgia Frick at 416-0662 or Marilyn at 447-3306.

·         A quilting group will meet at the Prineville Senior Center from 9 a.m. until noon.  This group is separate from The Crook County Quilt Guild.  For further information, contact Lee Daly at 416-0878.

·         The Lions Club International of Prineville meets at the Apple Peddler Restaurant, 1485 NE Third St. The meeting begins at noon. Board meetings are at the same location.  For more information call Karol Stockton at 447-4342 or Barbara Collins at 447-3821.

·         The Prineville Senior Center is hosting pinochle at 12:45 p.m. Call Judy at 447-6844 for further information.

·         Weight Watchers meets at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall at 200 E First St. in Prineville.  Stop by for more information.

·         The Prineville Support Group for those interested in weight loss surgery or those who have had weight loss surgery will take place at Stafford Inn from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Kathryn Wilson at 322-1765, or Kathi Climer at 788-1435, or 416-8215, or Jill Rich at 447-2202.

·         There will be a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at the Rebels Roost, located at 396 NE Second St. at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit: www.centraloregonna.com

·         Central Oregon Retired Educators will have their monthly meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m., at the Zion Luther Church in Redmond. All retired educators or those interested are invited to attend. Cost is $8.50 for the luncheon. Call Sandra Gregg at 548-4197 for more information.

May 13

 

·         Everyone is invited to an orientation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Crook County Library in the Broughton Room when an advisor will discuss Eastern Oregon University and its distance education programs. Advising orientations are all conducted by appointment only. Contact Brenda McDonald at 385-1137 or bmcdonal@eou.edu to reserve a time by May 8.

·         The morning chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets for a half hour of weigh-in and an hour of support, camaraderie and weight loss information from 8:30 to 10 a.m., in the classroom, southwest entrance, of the First Baptist Church, 450 SE Fairview St. The first meeting is free. For more information, call 416-2638 or 447-5600.

·         Help in researching family history will be made available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bowman Museum on the corner of Third and Main.

·         The Rotary Club of Crook County meets at noon at Barney Prine’s Steakhouse.  Call Club President Von Thompson at 447-1354 for more information.

·         The Soroptimists International of Prineville meets at noon at the Prineville Senior Center, located at 185 SE Belknap. Call President Karole Stockton at 447-3103 for more information.

·         The Prineville Eagles will be serving burgers and hot dogs at 5 p.m., followed by bingo at 6 and game night at 7. For more info, contact Ann at 416-1775 or 447-7659.

·         The evening chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets for a half hour of weigh-in and an hour of support, camaraderie and weight loss information from 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the basement of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 807 E. First St. The first meeting is free. For more information, call 447-3549 or 447-7281.

·         An adult Sign language class, taught by Kathleen Godat, will meet every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crook County Christian School. The cost is $30 per month. Please call 416-0114 for more information.

·         Get the kids ready for bed and bring them to “Pajama Storytime” at the Crook County Library. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., there will be stories, simple crafts and everyone gets a sticker. For more information, call 447-7978.

·         The Prineville Evening Quilt Guild now meets from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at the Crook County Library.  All members and guests are invited to attend. For more information contact Kim Pieren at 416-9218.

·         Oregon’s Wildlife and Land Usage Alliance will meet at Gee’s Restaurant at 7 p.m. For more information, call Gaylord McLamb at 447-8221.

·         The Powell Butte Farmers/Community Club holds member gatherings (everyone in Powell Butte is a member) at the new Community Center, 8404 SW Reif Rd, beginning at 7 p.m.  Excluding July and August.  We would like to hear ideas for events, fundraising activities or just come to discuss topics of interest in the community.  Please visit www.powellbuttecommunitycenter.com for more information.

·         The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Central Oregon will be sponsoring an Oregon Chautauqua program by Connie Battaile entitled Out of the Ordinary Oregon. This free, public program will take place on at 2 p.m. at the Bend Senior Center, 1600 SW Reed Market Road. The program is funded by the Oregon Council for the Humanities (OCH). For more information, call 541-617-4663 or visit http://osher.uoregon.edu

 

May 14

 

·         Moms in Touch meets from 7:40 to 8:40 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 540 SE Fairview, Prineville. This is a meeting to pray for the children and the schools. All Moms, Grandmas, and friends of children who would like to pray are welcome.  For information contact: Jerri Bronson 541-447-2777.

·         “Wee Read” is a new storytime at the library open to children from birth to age 3, and their caregivers.  Join Sonia at 10 a.m., for songs, finger plays, and inte