Baseball Clinics Ahead

Posted on January 25, 2012 by uckids

The LHS Tiger Baseball Clinic for kids 8-12 is Saturday, Jan. 28 from 8am-11am in the LHS Gym. The cost is $20 – bring your own gloves & tennis shoes, no cleats. This clinic is put on by current and former LHS Tiger players and coaches.

The Aaron Mathews Hitting Clinic is Sunday, Jan. 29 from 8am-11am for Little League players, and 1pm-4pm for Babe Ruth and High School players. Both clinics take place in the LHS Gym. Cost is $40 – bring your own bat & helmet. Instructed by Aaron Mathews, who played for OSU and the Marlins.

To register and/or get more information: Mark Lanman 541-910-4852.

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Scholarship Opportunity

Posted on January 25, 2012 by uckids

Applications for the PEO Tri-Chapter Scholarship are now available and must be postmarked by March 30 to be considered. The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female high school senior who will be attending EOU in the 2012-2013 year. Students should speak to their high school counselors or contact Teresa Gustafson at tgustafson@oregonwireless.net.

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Love & Logic Class CORRECTION

Posted on January 24, 2012 by uckids

Parenting with Love & Logic is a free class series sponsored by the Union County Family Law Advisory Council. The class will run Wednesdays, from 6-8pm for seven weeks, beginning February 1st. The class will be hald at the La Grande Middle School Library and is facilitated by Mary Lu Pierce. Child care is provided. Call 541-910-4004 to register.

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Western Melodrama Dinner Theatre

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

A Western Melodrama – Dinner Theatre will be held on February 10 and 11, 6pm for $25/person. This is an adults only event. Appetizers, Wine Bar, Choice of prime rib or chicken cordon blue dinner, including all the fixings. For more information call 541-963-7341, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.

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Bridesmaids Ball in February

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

Help support the Mt. Emily Safe Center AND have a good time at the Bridesmaids Ball!

February 4, 6pm, Maridell Center in La Grande. $15/person, $25/couple.

Games – Food – Drinks – Music – Dancing – Silent Auction – Prizes – Entertainment – Laser Tag!

Dress to impress in outdated OR favorite bridesmaid/groomsmen attire  - or just wear your fave jeans!

To rent dresses or tuxes, call Serendipity at 541-962-0960.

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Helping Children Cope with Divorce Class

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

Helping Children Cope with Divorce/Separation is a free class sponsored by the Family Law Advisory Council and facilitated by Meg & Eric Valentine, Mediators/Educators. The class is offered February 2nd, from 6:30-9:30pm in the Misener Conference Room, 1001 4th Street in La Grande. Learn how divorce or separation impacts your children and what you can do to help them. Call 541-962-9500 x 2228 for details. Child care is not provided, please do not bring children.

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Youth Writing Contest

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

“Write Now” is the Eastern Oregon Youth Writing Contest for 2012, sponsored by Fishtrap, the Oregon Writing Project, ArtsEast and the Oregon Community Foundation. Writers in grades 3-12 residing in Union County (and 9 other eastern Oregon counties) are eligible, excepting children of judges/readers, works in translation or previously published works.

The contest deadline is February 1 and award notifications are March 1. Genres include: Poetry, Short Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction. Categories: Grades 3-5,Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. A $10 cash prize and Honorable Mention in each category.

For full details: Nancy Knowles, Director Oregon Writing Project 541-962-3795 or nknowles@eou.edu, or www.eou.edu/owp

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Suicide Intervention Training – Space Available

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

It’s not too late to sign up for the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, January 25 & 26, 8:30am-4:30pm at 1806 Cove Avenue in La Grande. $50/person, meals included, scholarships available. For more information contact DeAnne Mansveld at 541-962-8822.

 

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Mini Mounties in Motion

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

The EOU Cheer & Dance Team is hosting a cheer & dance clinic for  youth, grades preschool-5th. The Mini Mounties will also perform at the Women’s Basketball game at 5:30pm on Saturday. The clinic runs 9am-11:30am on Saturday, January 28th – registration begins at 8:30am in Quinn Coliseum. The clinic fee is $25 and includes the clinic, a t-shirt and one adult game ticket. Children under 5 must have a parent present for the entire clinic. Contact: Janet Camp, 541-962-3406 or jcamp@eou.edu.

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Love & Logic Class CORRECTION

Posted on January 23, 2012 by uckids

Parenting with Love & Logic is a free class series sponsored by the Union County Family Law Advisory Council. The class will run Wednesdays, from 6-8pm for seven weeks, beginning February 1st. The class will be hald at the La Grande Middle School Library and is facilitated by Mary Lu Pierce. Child care is provided. Call 541-910-4004 to register.

The Love & Logic curriculum offers parenting ideas applicable to all ages of children. If you have children in your life, there are tools for you!

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