Northeast Oregon Public Transit's second fixed route, The Loop, is up and running. Hop on board and make connections with the Trolley to get everywhere you need to go! For more information, call 541-963-BUSS.

Kids Club has openings for childcare for kids 5-12 years of age. The program is located at the Riveria Activity Center. Bus transportation to and from school is available. For details - Janine Thomas at 541-663-1492. 

Enroll now for this fall! The Marian Academy offers Pre-K and All Day Kindergarten. Transportation available. Children will benefit from Christian-based instruction, small class sizes and individual attention. Registration packets, scholarship information and details are available from the Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church office at 1002 L Avenue, La Grande. 541-963-7341 or 541-963-0861.

The Oregon and Southwest Washington Komen Affiliate has partnered with the Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center to offer grants to high school students interested in conducting breast health education projects. The Komen Affiliate will fund 4 grants up to $1000 to high schools in 10 counties including Union, Baker and Wallowa counties. To read more about this opportunity, go to www.eou.edu/neoahec/news.html  or contact Brenna Dunlap at 541-962-3801, or email bhines@eou.edu.

The 13th Annual Drug Free Relay is planned for September 25th at the LHS Track. The cost for a 10-person team is $400. Teams registered by September 10th will receive a 10% discount. For more information, contact Pam at 541-663-3397 or 541-963-2523. To obtain a team packet, go to www.drugfreerelay.org

The La Grande Adventist School and Little Friends Christian Preschool & Childcare still have openings available for fall. The schools offer Christian childcare, full-day kindergarten and grades 1-8. Located at 2702 Adams Avenue, you may call the school for details at 541-963-6390 or 541-963-6203.

The Oregon Health Authority is developing a plan to lower costs, increase access, and improve the quality of health care in our state. One of the key parts of the plan is the health insurance exchange, which will serve as a central marketplace to purchase health insurance available to all Oregonions. Come and learn about the plan for health and health care improvements in Oregon and tell us how the health insurance exchange will work best for you. Union County residents are invited to attend the Baker City Forum, Tuesday, September 7th from 6-8pm at the Baker County Library (2400 Resort Street). If you are unable to attend, go to www.Oregon.gov/OHA to learn about other options for submitting input.

Help shape health reform in Oregon!

Central kids and families, come and meet your teacher, see your room and drop off school supplies. Plus get a free popsicle, sponsored by the Central PTA. Thursday, September 2nd, from 1:30-3:30pm. See you then!

Don't be late for all this fun! $5 general admission (free for Mobile Fun Unit participants) gets you a hot dog, ice cream and drink. Lots of games with prizes...relays and prize walks...3 on 3 basketball tourney...Train...Bouncehouse...FUN!

Tuesday August 24th

2:30-6:30

Riverside Park Pavilion

Your child can have health coverage! Healthy Kids for a Healthy Oregon. Free or low-cost coverage for uninsured children until their 19th birthday. Middle class families qualify! Coverage includes: regular check-ups, dental and vision, prescriptions, mental health and chemical dependency services, and more! In Union County contact Lea at 541-910-6996 or Katie at 541-910-9129. www.OregonHealthyKids.gov

 

Interested in gaining new experience in a professional field while making a difference in the community? Come volunteer for NEON!

NEON is a non-profit organization with a mission to increase health care access in Northeast Oregon for residents.

Why volunteer for NEON? To learn about non-profits...for experience in office work, outreach, marketing and grant-writing...to build your resume and references...to help our community and those who live here.

Contact Tayde McAndie at 541-624-5102 or email tmcandie@neonoregon.org

FREE preview class for Kindermusik with Miss Jamie. Come see what Kindermusik is all about. For those already enrolled, come and get a bonus class! Bring a friend and RSVP. There is no cost and no obligation to sign up for the fall season, just come and play! Preview day classes will run 30-45 minutes. To RSVP or for details call or email: kindermusikwithmissjamie@hotmail.com
Our Time (16 months to 3 years): 10am
Imagine That! (3-5 years): 3:30pm
Family Time (newborn to 8 years): 6pm

August 30th

Community School for the Arts

Corner of 6th & L Avenue

Miss Jamie - 541-910-1102

The community is invited to a Taco Feed & Silent Auction to support the family of Daniel Jacobson, who ishaving open heart surgery in October. The event is Wednesday, August 25th, from 5-8pm at Valley Fellowship, 507 Palmer, next to the Veteran's Pool. There will also be snow cones, live music and more. Come out and support this fine family! For questions or to make a donation, contact Beth Koza at 541-568-4678.

The Central PTA Yard Sale is Saturday, August 28th from 8am-1pm at the Central School lot. If you have items to donate, contact Emily at 541-663-9193 before Friday the 27th. All proceeds go to support PTA projects at Central.

The first PTA meeting at Central School will be August 25th, 6pm in the Central Library. Childcare will be provided. The agenda includes: meeting (new) Principal Doland, organizing Open House participation, setting the PTA calendar for 2010-2011, brainstorming PTA goals and finalizing the PTA Yard Sale plans. All Central parents (and grandparents) are encouraged to get involved! Call Emily for details - 541-663-9193.