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Wildhorse Resort & Casino.............................................................................................................6 Now fully open with additions and expansion including an iconic Western store in Pendleton and Family FunPlex near casino

Directories Recreation...........................................................................................................................................10 Eastern Oregon provides numerous recreation opportunities

Museums & Galleries....................................................................................................................... 12 Umatilla and Morrow counties have numerous museums providing a look back to the region’s storied past and galleries showcasing the works of local artists

Artisans................................................................................................................................................ 13 Check out what artisans in Umatilla and Morrow counties are creating

Dining Out in Pendleton............................................................................................................... 22 From burgers to tacos to sushi, from food on the quick to pubs to high end dining, Pendleton offers a wide variety of restaurant options

Dining Out in Hermiston............................................................................................................... 25

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Just as dining experiences have been on the rise in Eastern Oregon, places to get a brew or cocktail abound. From rowdy to chatting to subdued, you’re bound to find the atmosphere for a brew or drink you’re looking for.

Events.................................................................................................................................................. 29 Your guide to events all over Umatilla and Morrow counties

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Wildhorse

Resort & Casino

Now fully open with additions and expansion including an iconic Western store in Pendleton and Family FunPlex near casino Story by John Tillman

• Photos by Ben Lonergan

Wildhorse Resort & Casino is back to normal operation, bigger and better than ever, 5 miles east of Pendleton, off Exit 216 on Interstate 84. Recently, the resort has further emphasized entertainment for all ages with the opening of its new Family FunPlex.

Wildhorse also acquired a second golf course south of Pendleton and a downtown shopping-dining complex off its main campus, both historic. Events, music and comedy have returned to its venues, as well.

Wildhorse Resort was closed for several months early in the pandemic. Upon reopening with masks required and at lower capacity, it weathered the perfect economic and health storm better than stand-alone restaurants, hotels or airlines.

“We’re a casino,” Wildhorse spokesperson Mary LibertyTraughber said. “At times there were lines waiting to get in.”

The resort has a lot to offer besides slot machines and table games. It expanded during the pandemic, with the FunPlex addition in 2020. This bright, airy space features a food court, 24-lane bowling alley and new game arcade.

Quaking Aspens Lanes includes eight boutique lanes adjoining two rooms for private parties.

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Clockwise from top: The newly expanded Wildhorse Family FunPlex features a new food court, bowling alley and arcade. Slot machines cover the casino floor. More slot machines. Quaking Aspens Lanes bowling. Gaming tables in the casino.

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Potential winners play the slot machines at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.

Pizza and bowling have proved a popular combination, with the sights and sounds of arcade games enhancing the exciting atmosphere.

Shortly before the pandemic, Wildhorse made two big acquisitions away from its Interstate 84 location on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, owner and operator of Wildhorse, in 2019 bought at auction the famous Hamley & Co. complex in downtown Pendleton. It consists of a saddle shop, Western store, cafe, steakhouse, saloon and event space. The Hamley family founded its saddlery and store in 1905.

Wildhorse also in 2019 acquired the Golf Course at Birch Creek, 7 miles south of Pendleton. It’s the oldest course in Umatilla County, founded in 1928 as the Pendleton Country Club, remaining private until 2014. Located at 69772 S. Highway 395, Birch Creek winds through the par 72, 6394-yard course offering 18 holes

of golf, practice facilities, fitness center, swimming pool, a full bar and restaurant, with a newly remodeled banquet room.

Under the tribes’ management, its fairways and greens are better maintained.

Retired Army colonel and Pendleton resident Tim Kelly and his wife Barbara now consider Birch Creek “one of the nicest courses in the country, since it has been fixed up.”

“I didn’t golf much before marrying her, but we’ve played all over California, Oregon and other states. We live part of the year at Lake Tahoe. We’re not good enough for the Wildhorse course,” Kelly said.

The casino itself has been upgraded with new, taller and glitzier slot machines.

“We still have old ones, too,” LibertyTraughber pointed out. “If we replaced them all, some of our long-time guests would be unhappy.”

Wildhorse has set up eight Tesla electric car charging stations, of up to 150 kilowatts, as well.

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The resort has been a boon to Umatilla County, providing work to local people of all ethnicities.

“We’re still hiring,” Liberty-Traughber said. “I encourage everyone to apply.”

She administers the Wildhorse Foundation, which before the pandemic granted charities $1 million per year.

The community also supports the resort’s operations This year, Wildhorse will rely on volunteers to help run its tournament on the 21-event Epson LPGA Qualifying Tour, Sept. 2-4, held right before Pendleton Round-Up week.

A pro-am event on Thursday, Sept.

1, will precede the $200,000-purse Wildhorse Ladies Classic. The expected 2,000 international attendees will need accommodation in or near the city.

Wildhorse had hoped to build a second hotel tower in 2020 as well as opening the FunPlex, but construction costs were too high to fund both projects in a pandemic year. Future expansion will also include enlarging administrative space.

Origins, 1994-95 Wildhorse Resort & Casino grew from humble beginnings in 1994 to become the hospitality and leisure dynamo of Eastern Oregon.

Bowling balls resembling billiard balls line a ball return at Quaking Aspens Lanes at Wildhorse Resort & Casino.

Present operations

Wildhorse is the leading destination in its region, annually welcoming 750,000 guests from far afield, before the pandemic.

In addition to its rows of slot machines, the casino offers poker, roulette, blackjack, craps, Spanish 21, bingo and keno.

Even before the mask mandate was lifted the next day, a surprising number of guests graced the casino floor at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 10.

Wildhorse Golf Course features the Clubhouse Bar and Grill. The recentlyacquired Golf Course at Birch Creek includes The Grill restaurant and bar.

Inside the resort is the Wildhorse Sports Bar, a new food court, Traditions Buffet and Plateau Fine Dining and more.

The Hamley & Co. complex in downtown Pendleton includes the cafe and steakhouse restaurant. The steakhouse was one of six in Pendleton to receive Small Business Administration grants under the 2021 Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a coronavirus relief program. With hundreds of other Pendleton area businesses, Wildhorse Resort also got a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

The resort sparked an economic boom for the reservation. Wildhorse is largely responsible for increasing the tribes’ operating budget from less than $10 million in 1992 to $326 million in 2021. Not just Wildhorse, but other reservation enterprises and agencies have also greatly benefited Umatilla County in general.

“If COVID stays under control,” Mary Liberty-Traughber concluded, “we’ll be in great shape.”

Wildhorse Resort & Casino will continue growing in the future, generating income, fun and good will in Northeastern Oregon.

In 1988, Congress passed the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, allowing American Indian tribes to supplement their revenue with gambling establishments. The traditional cultures of the Cayuse, Walla Walla and Umatilla peoples include games of skill and chance, so the Tribes deemed building a casino a natural fit.

The business started as a row of temporary modular buildings in a wheat field, with 78 employees and only 100 slot machines. The permanent facility opened in March 1995.

Now, 27 years later, Wildhorse employs almost 1,000 people and offers 1,200 slots, an 18-hole golf course and a 10-story hotel.

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Communities in Eastern Oregon strive to provide numerous recreation opportunities, including public aquatic centers and parks. One of the area’s brightest gems is Hermiston’s Funland Playground.

This is the third version of the park, originally built in 1996. The first playground burned down in 2001 and its replacement burned down in May 2019 in a suspected case of arson.

Due to Funland’s history with fires, the new structure was built with fire-resistant materials and features surveillance cameras and other systems to further deter vandalism.

The Funland Playground features a variety of play structures, including three main zones: the Wild West, Adventure and Farmland. In addition to original playground structures, the playground features a soft, rubbery play surface that has been designed to complement the various areas of play. And you will find structures at this parl unique to the region, such as giant slices of watermelons — a symbol of Hermiston’s agricultural economy — for children to play on.

Umatilla County Pendleton

Pendleton Parks & Recreation

865 Tutuilla Creek Road 541-276-8100 Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: Varies, many free services Pendleton Parks & Recreation maintains 22 public parks and 20 landscaped areas, which also includes 11 reservable park shelters, disc golf courses, tennis courts and sports fields. Search the website, www.pendletonparksandrec.com, to find activities, parks, classes and special events.

Below are some of the parks and recreational sites the department overseas.

Pendleton Family Aquatic Center

1901 N.W. Carden Ave., 541-276-0104 Hours: Facility opens in June (partially in May) Cost: Daily, $5-$7, season passes available The facility features three pools, including a zerodepth, 50 meters, and a dive well. With multiple slides, concessions, and family picnic areas with gas grills, people can spend the day soaking up the sun. www.pendletonparksandrec.com/ parksrec/page/pendleton-aquatic-center

Pendleton Rotary Disc Golf Course

1000 S.W. 37th St. Hours: dusk to dawn, Cost: Free The lightly wooded park setting offers varied terrain with a mostly flat front 9 and sometimes steep back 9. For club sponsored events, which include entrance fees and payouts, search Pendleton Disc Golf Club on Facebook.

Roy Raley Park

1205 S.W. Court Ave. Next to the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds, the park provides space for concerts, special events and pickle ball courts that are transformed into an ice rink in winter.

Rudy Rada Skatepark

101 Northgate Hours: Daily, 5 a.m. to midnight Cost: Free Constructed in 2008 by Dreamland Skateparks, it features 11,000 square feet of skating surface, including bowls, stairs and rails.

Til Taylor Park Splashpad & Playgrounds

700 S.E. Dorion Ave. Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Splashpad closes on Monday, Oct. 4. pendletonparksandrec.com/parksrec/page/ splash-pad-and-playground-designs

Pendleton Underground Tours

31 S.W. Emigrant Ave.,541-276-0730 Hours: Monday & Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $15/reservations required Get a glimpse at the gambling, bootlegging, prostitution and underground history of Pendleton with educational entertainment. www.pendletonundergroundtours.org

McKay Reservoir

This National Wildlife refuge, 5 miles south of Pendleton off Highway 395, offers wildlife viewing, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and photography.

Wildhorse Resort & Casino

46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Mission 800-654-9453 Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 a.m.; Friday-Sunday, 24 hours Casino gaming, including more than 1,200 Vegasstyle slots, poker, table games, keno and bingo. www.wildhorseresort.com Other recreational opportunities at the casino complex are listed below:

Children’s Entertainment Center

541-966-1580, Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost: Prices based on time/number of children in family; ranging from an hour for one kid at $7 to five kids for three hours at $57. Snacks available.

A fun-filled kid’s getaway with a variety of video games, a jungle gym, karaoke, movies and arts & crafts. For ages 3-13; must be potty-trained.

Family FunPlex Arcade

Hours: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; MondayThursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost: Varies, purchase credits at FunCard Kiosks More than 30 arcade games for all ages. Earn points for prizes at redemption center.

Quaking Aspen Lanes

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Hermiston Parks & Recreation

415 S. Highway 395 541-667-5018 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Varies, many free services Hermiston Parks & Recreation maintains 13 parks, including a dog park, sprayground and sports complex, 15 landscape areas, and 100-plus acres for the enjoyment of the community. Those with special facilities can be reserved for family, club or group events. Search the website to view the guide for activities, classes and special events. www.hermiston.or.us/parksrec

Funland Playground

735 N.W. Seventh St. Daily, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A destination attraction with three zones: Wild West, Adventure and Farmland, plus a locomotive. www.hermiston.or.us/parksrec/page/funlandplayground

Hermiston Desert Disc Golf

1300 N.W. Elm Ave. Hours: Daylight to dusk Cost: Free Dedicated in September 2017, the 18-hole course is a natural desert setting with custom tee pads and baskets. Open year round. Call Matt Richmond at 541-571-1160 or Ginger Wilkinson at 541-314-5727 for information about events the club hosts. www.hermiston.or.us/parksrec/page/hermistondesert-disc-golf-course

Cold Springs Reservoir, Hermiston

This national wildlife refuge, 7 miles east of Hermiston off Highway 207, offers wildlife viewing, hunting, picnicking, hiking, boating and bank fishing.

Desert Lanes Family Fun Center

541-966-1690 Hours: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; MondayThursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost: $25-$35/hour Features 24 lanes, including eight boutique lanes and two private party rooms. Pins & Pizza Family Package is $45. Bowling reservations required on weekends.

1545 N. First St., 541-567-6364 Hours: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost: $20-$30 per hour A 16-lane bowling alley and gaming arcade with redemption prizes. Also, an on-site restaurant and bar. Party packages available, and glow bowling with laser, disco and black lights is offered on weekends. www.bowldesertlanes.com

Wildhorse Cineplex

Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema

Hours: Movies start 1-8 p.m.

Cost: $7.50 Catch a flick at the five-screen cinema, featuring premium surround sound, theater seating and 3-D screens. See website for current movies and online ticket purchases.

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355 W. Theater Lane, 541-567-1556 Hours: Varies, matinee and evening Cost: Regular admission, $8-$11; Tuesdays, $6 Multiple screen moving theater showing firstrun movies. www.moviesinhermiston.com

Hermiston Raceway

81236 N. Highway 395, 509-845-5510 Hours: 4:30 p.m., gates open; rscing at 6 p.m.

Cost: Adults, $20; student/youth/military, $15 Hermiston Raceway Park is a ⅜-mile asphalt oval track. The 2022 season offers a dozen events from April 30 to Oct. 15. Speedy’s Grill offers food and drinks. See Facebook for racing updates. Due to capacity restrictions, fans need to purchase tickets online in advance. www.hermistonraceway.com

Echo

Echo’s Historic Downtown

20 S. Bonanza St. • 541-376-8411 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free Home base for self-guided tours of seven National Register of Historic Places buildings and a dozen other locally recognized historic buildings. www.echo-oregon.com/attractions

Oregon Trail Arboretum

801 E Gerone St. • 541-376-6038 Opened in 1993, it features more than 100 labeled, ornamental trees and shrubs. In 1989, Echo already had gained designation as a Tree City USA. It’s the smallest such award-winning city in Oregon.

Umatilla

McNary Lock & Dam

Below Highways 395 and 730 877-444-6777 and 541-922-2268 Hours: Dawn to dusk Cost: Free Outdoor recreation includes fishing, swimming, playgrounds, several picnic and day use areas, a fish viewing room and 18-hole disc golf. Picnic shelters can be reserved for a fee. www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation

Irrigon

Morrow County

Irrigon Marina Park

Boardman

SAGE Center

101 Olson Road, Boardman 541-481-7243 Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The interactive museum and visitor center that highlights Sustainable AGriculture and Energy in Morrow County. visitsage.com

430 N.E. Eighth St., Irrigon, 541-922-3047 Hours: dawn to dusk Cost: Free A family-oriented park on the Columbia River that offers a public access boat ramp, marina facilities, picnic area, fishing and playground activities.

Hosts summer events, including Music in the Parks. A sports complex is adjacent. www.ci.irrigon.or.us/marina-park

Don Baxter Skatepark

Boardman Marina Park

1 N.E. Marine Drive, Boardman 541-481-7217 Hours: dawn to dusk Cost: Free A 3-mile walking/biking trail along the Columbia River, basketball court, children’s play structures, swimming area and more. Hosts summer events, including Music in the Parks www. boardmanparkandrec.com

Boardman Pool & Recreation Center

1 N.E. Marine Drive, Boardman 541-481-7217 Hours: Varies due to scheduled classes and lessons Cost: $4-$7.50 for daily use; membership passes available; some free events.

Pool features a water slide and separate wading and vortex pools. Recreation center has a climbing wall, full-size gym, exercise equipment and fitness room. See website for activity guide, classes and special events. www.boardmanparkandrec.com

601 N. Main Ave., Irrigon, Hours: daylight to 10 p.m.

Cost: Free Constructed by Grindline Skateparks, the April 2007 grand opening was met with fanfare. It encompasses more than 8,000 square feet for beginners and seasoned veterans, including bowls of varying depths, a full pipe, stairs, rails and natural grinding surfaces, and has lights.

(541-922-3047).

Heppner

Morrow County OHV Park

33 miles southwest of Heppner off Highway 207 541-989-8214 Hours: 2021 camping season, May-October Cost: trail use is free Offering trails for all-terrain vehicles, hiking and biking. Also, various camping options available May 7 until mid-November. www.morrowcountyparks.org

Willow Creek Reservoir

Upstream from Heppner. Fishing.

Umatilla Marina Park

1710 Quincy Ave. • 541-922-3939 Hours: dawn to dusk Cost: Free On the Columbia River, it offers picnic sites, fishing and access to water sports. Marina and water fuel dock available. Not far from the McNary Wildlife Nature Area. www.umatilla-city.org/marina

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

Along the Columbia River, between Boardman and Irrigon.

Hunting, fishing, hiking and birdwatching. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/umatilla

Pilot Rock

The Bike Pit - OHV Park

800 R.A. Koch Road Daily, 8 a.m. to dark Cost: Free, except during scheduled events Nonprofit public park to ride motorcycles and ATVs. Volunteer efforts and donated funds welcome. See Facebook page for closures, race dates (opening event May 22-23) and upcoming events (541-443-5832, www.facebook.com/ pilotrockbikepit).

Milton-Freewater

Joe Humbert Family Aquatic Center

200 Dehaven St. • 541-938-9166 Located in Yantis Park at the Corner of DeHaven Street and Southwest Second Avenue, the cityowned and operated facility provides aquatic recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities.

The center features a 25-meter 6 lane pool, a 170-foot-long flume water slide, volleyball court and more.www.mfcity.com/publicworks/page/ joe-humbert-family-aquatic-center-0

A skateboarder performs a trick from the edge of the bowl at Rudy Rada Skatepark in Pendleton.

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Museums & Galleries

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Umatilla and Morrow counties have numerous museums providing a look back to the region’s storied past and galleries showcasing the works of local — and even national — artists.

Visit the Umatilla Museum to see what Umatilla like before the McNary Dam, check out the old one-room school house at Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton and take a trip to Tamastslikt Cultural Institute to better understand the people who have lived on this land the longest, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. And for a look at how much agriculture matters to the area, spend some time at the SAGE Center in Boardman. The interactive museum and visitor center highlights Sustainable AGriculture and Energy in Morrow County.

(Note: Due to the pandemic, some hours and days of operation may have changed)

Umatilla County Pendleton

Betty Feves Memorial Gallery

Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave. 541-276-1260 bluecc.edu/community/feves-art-gallery

Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon 400 S. Main St. 541-276-1066 Store open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cmeo.org

Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts

48004 St. Andrews Road 541-276-3954 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (But call ahead to check) crowsshadow.org

Heritage Station Museum

108 S.W. Frazer Ave. 541-276-0012 Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. heritagestationmuseum.org

Pendleton Air Museum

21 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-276-6156 Monday, Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. pendletonairmuseum.org

Echo

Umatilla

210 W. Main St., Echo 541-376-8411 Admittance at Echo City Hall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, May-October; 1-4 p.m., MondayThursday, November-April, or by appointment for group tours

911 Sixth St. Tuesday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., museum will reopen May 7 umatilla-city.org/administration/page/umatillamuseum

Chinese House Railroad Museum

Echo Historical Museum

Umatilla Museum

Morrow County

230 W. Main St., Echo, 541-376-8411 Saturday, Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Boardman

Milton-Freewater

101 Olson Road N.E., Boardman 541-481-7243 Museum will reopen May 3 visitsage.com

Frazier Farmstead Museum

1403 Chestnut St., 541-938-4636 www.frazierfarmsteadmuseum.org

Hermiston

Maxwell Siding Railroad Museum

Hodge Park, 100 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston 541-567-8532 Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

Pendleton Center for the Arts

214 N. Main St. 541-278-9201 Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Open by special appointment. pendletonarts.org

Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Hall of Fame 1114 S.E. Court Ave. 541-278-0815 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rounduphalloffame.org

Pendleton Underground Tours

31 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-276-0730 Monday, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tours must be reserved in advance pendletonundergroundtours.org

Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

Off Interstate 84, Exit 216, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., exhibits to reopen May 7 tamastslikt.org

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SAGE Center

Heppner

Morrow County Museum

444 N. Main St. 541-676-5524 Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May-September morrowcountymuseum.com

Artisans

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Check out what artisans in Umatilla and Morrow counties are creating

Bryce’s DreamScapes

WHERE: www.facebook.com/BrycesDreamScapes-394931517805134 ARTWORK: Specializes in oil landscape paintings.

As a fun way to spread his art around the region, Bryce Southerland hosts art scavenger hunts.

After hiding an original oil painting, he posts a photo of the general location on Bryce’s DreamScapes. To learn about Southerland’s art techniques, check out free painting classes this summer at the Hermiston Public Library.

COST: Original paintings range from $40 for an 8x10 to $500 for a 2-feet by 4-feet. He also does commissioned work.

CONTACT: brycesdreamscapes@gmail.com.

Clay in Motion

WHERE: 85301 Highway 11, Milton-Freewater ARTWORK: Bob and Corina Neher started Clay in Motion in 1981. The family-owned pottery studio in Milton-Freewater turns out thousands of handcrafted items per year they describe as functional pottery — clay mugs, cookware, lamps, soap dispensers, piggy banks, flower pots and more.

Clay in Motion is open seven days a week: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

CONTACT: Items range from $12 for a ceramic soap dish to about $40 for serving dishes and platters.

CONTACT: 541-938-3316

Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts

WHERE: 48004 St. Andrews Road, Pendleton (off Mission Road).

ARTWORK: Printmaking and other visual arts, specializing in works by Indigenous, In Residence artists. Founded by renowned landscape artist and Umatilla Indian Reservation tribal member James Lavadour.

Open to the public, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, but please call ahead or email prior to your visit.

CONTACT: 541-276-3954 crowsshadow.org.

Hamley & Co. Western Store and Saddle Shop

WHERE: 30 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton.

ARTWORK: Hamley’s craftsmen continue to create beautiful and functional pieces of saddlemaking artistry, carrying on the famous name.

COST: Varies, depending upon choice of options.

CONTACT: 541-278-1100, option 1. hamley.com/western-store

Jens Aesthetics

WHERE: www.jensaesthetics.bigcartel.com, or via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

ARTWORK: As a survivor of abuse, Jennika Grigsby found a way to dream and express herself through creating jewelry, drawings and oil paintings. “My goal with my art is to not only release my pain and make something beautiful, but hopefully give someone else a piece of hope,” Grigsby said.

COST: Prices range from $3-$40 CONTACT: via website or social media platforms.

LL Bevington

WHERE: 365 S. Main St., Pendleton ARTWORK: Owner Linda Bevington’s store produces handcrafted leather and accessories, including totes, pillows and vests. LL Bevington also creates custom items.

Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., though hours may vary. You also can arrange to meet by appointment.

CONTACT: 970-390-0196 llbevington8@gmail.com, llbevington.com

Mary K. Corp

J. Stark Enterprises Resin Art

WHERE: www.facebook.com/JStarkResinWorks or Instagram ARTWORK: From abstract to realistic, Justin Stark creates original airbrush paintings on metal and wood. Then adding depth by sealing with layers of resin, Stark said the images look as if floating when complete.

COST: Ranges from $150-$500. Commissioned work is available with full payment required in advance after the image is approved.

CONTACT: 541-561-5260.

KL Branson Art

WHERE: www.facebook.com/klbransonart; also can view a couple of pieces at The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, Hermiston.

ARTWORK: Oil paintings featuring landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and flowers. And starting to delve into people and horses. Branson also teaches oil painting classes. The cost is $150, which covers sessions (typically three) to create a painting. The fee includes all supplies, including a 16x20 canvas (size may vary).

COST: Branson’s artwork starts at $150 and up.

Size starts at 11x14 stretch canvas and up. Will do commissioned landscapes and seascapes pieces.

CONTACT: KLBransonArt@gmail.com, 541-561-3284.

Linda Phillips Western Art

WHERE: www.facebook.com/Linda-PhillipsWestern-Art-250690611649195 ARTWORK: An award-winning artist whose work has appeared in shows across the Western United States, Phillips specializes in contemporary horses and cowboys in pencil. In addition, she utilizes acrylics and other works include landscapes, plants and wildlife.

COST: Artwork has ranged from $300-$4,500.

Phillips also does work on a commission basis.

CONTACT: via Messenger or www.facebook.com/ linda.phillips.7165.

WHERE: Kay C’s Art and Collectibles, 167 E. Main St., Hermiston, and www.facebook.com/ marykcorpartist.

ARTWORK: Corp’s passion for nature and life is reflected in her artwork, including landscapes, wildlife, and western scenes. She mostly paints outdoors on location, working in oils, acrylics and watercolors. Commissioned projects are available. Also, Corp is scheduling small classes and workshops.

COST: Artwork purchases typically range from $300-$750 CONTACT: marykaycorp29@gmail.com, 541-720-3859. www.marykcorp.com

Muncy Designs

WHERE: www.instagram.com/muncydesigns.

ARTWORK: Tony Muncy primarily does graphic design work related to outdoor recreation. He primarily uses digital illustrations, watercolor, ink and other mediums for personal artwork.

COST: Most work is commissioned with the price depending on usage, detail, time and size.

CONTACT: muncydesigns@gmail.com. www.muncydesigns.com

Ozark Hippie Art and Creations

WHERE: Raised in the Ozarks, Kim La Plant is a creative artist who paints in her bus in Eastern Oregon. www.facebook.com/OzarkHippie-Artand-Creations-1365469023566916 ARTWORK: Creative since a young age, as symptoms from a chronic health condition increased, it served as the catalyst for La Plant to focus her attention on her art. She works with watercolors, acrylic, oils, wood and recycled materials.

COST: Depending on the size, originals generally sell for $125-$600, while prints run between $10-$50.

Commissioned pieces require a deposit up front.

CONTACT: 541-656-6754 or via Kim La Plant on Facebook.

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Pendleton Hat Company

WHERE: 141 S. Main St, Pendleton.

ARTWORK: PHC is Pendleton’s premier maker of beaver and rabbit fur felt hats, and refurbished and cleans old hats.

COST: Prices for hand-made hats vary, depending upon quality of fur blend and embellishment choices.

CONTACT: 360-739-7289. www.pendletonhatco.com

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Indoor and Outdoor Play Exhibits Thursday-Monday 10am-4pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Daily Admission Fees: $5.00/person Infants(12mo.&under): FREE 3 Month & 1 Year Memberships Available 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, Washington 99362 (entrance is off of Poplar St.)

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Please join us for boating, swimming, camping, and the scenery. The Willow Creek RV Park overlooks Willow Creek Lake/Reservoir. The Park is located on Willow Creek Rd. one mile from the junction of Hwy 207, south of Heppner. The Park location is along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and Bikeway.

Willow Creek RV Park has 23 spaces available. All have 50-60’ pull throughs and 2 that are back ins. There are also tent sites available. The sites vary in services available but a majority of them have full hook ups and are designed to be compatible with large modern motor homes.

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WHERE: www.instagram.com/ art_by_shea ARTWORK: Acrylic paintings on canvas or canvas board. Specializing in semi-realism. Virtually a selftaught artist, Stark, who is still a teenager, has also created custom Christmas cards and charcoal drawings.

COST: $45-$400. Available for commissioned pieces.

CONTACT: 541-561-6026.

Smith Boot & Shoe Repair

WHERE: 336 S. Main St., Pendleton ARTWORK: Leather footwear.

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CONTACT: 541-377-4962.

Staplemans Boots & Leather WHERE: 7 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton.

ARTWORK: Hand-made boots, shoes and leather goods.

COST: Varies with leather choices, styles, stitching, soles, sizing and custom options.

CONTACT: 509-531-4703. www.staplemans.com

Tesses Creative Messes

WHERE: www.facebook.com/ TessesCreativeMesses ARTWORK: Tesia Hunsucker Garcia creates mostly traditional oil scenery, and has done a few oil animal portraits. She also works with oil or acrylic paintings on wooden animal shapes.

COST: Depends on canvas size ($20$250+), prints ($7-$50+) or wooden shape $20-$80+) and how much detail is involved.

CONTACT: 541-571-9704, or via Facebook message at Tesses Creative Messes.

T. Romig Creations

WHERE: www.tromigcreations.etsy. com as well as Facebook Instagram and Evangeline, 1201 Sixth St., Umatilla ARTWORK: Main mediums are acrylic art on wood and canvas.

Many ready-to-sell options of original works, as well as commissioned Pet Portraiture pieces.

COST: Prices range from about $10 to $100s CONTACT: tromigcreations@ outlook.com.

WildBella Designs--Raelynn Moon

WHERE: Search Facebook for WildBella Designs ARTWORK: Moon regularly works in several mediums. In addition to jewelry, she crafts pottery and oil paintings with a focus on portraits.

And she’s open to your ideas — Moon’s motto is “if you can dream it, I can create it.”

COST: Jewelry from $5-$20; oil paintings, $200-$600; and other works on a commission basis with cost agreed upon prior to undertaking the project.

CONTACT: via direct message at www.facebook.com/raelynn. moon.98.

Zaftig Girl Art

WHERE: Some of Kate PiersonKopaczewski’s work grace the walls at Hale’s Restaurant & Lounge in Hermiston and she did the Rodeo Red labels at Echo Ridge Cellars; www.instagram.com/ katekopaczdesigns; www.facebook. com/ZaftigGirl.voluptuous.art.

ARTWORK: Background in costume design and enjoys painting and drawing people and clothing.

Pierson-Kopaczewski works with watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, collage and mixed media. She teaches small art classes and paint & sip events.

COST: Works within clients’ budgets, from large to small. Paint classes are $30-$40 per class depending on the subject.

CONTACT: 208-596-9593 or via email at zaftiggirlart@gmail.com.

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Dining Out

Discover Eastern Oregon

in Pendleton

From burgers to tacos to sushi, from food on the quick to pubs to high end dining, Pendleton offers a wide variety of restaurant options. And that scene did not shink during the pandemic, but instead increase, adding food trucks and even the unique BackFire Station.

There are a number of establishments in Pendleton that have been here for decades, of course, and worth checking out, including the Great Pacific Wine and Coffee Co., Joe’s Fiesta and the Rainbow Cafe — one of the few restaurants around that remains cash only. And locals are more than willing to point hungry visitors in the direction of their favorite eateries.

Abby's Legendary Pizza

828 Southgate • 541-278-2229 Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Pizza, including gluten-free, sides, salads, sandwiches. www.abbys.com

BackFire Station

911 S.W. Court Ave. • 503-705-8079 Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Located in the old Pendleton fire station, this motorcycle-themed establishment features the Infernal Combustion Lounge, a craft beer on tap pub and grill with bikes on display, plus for rent or repair.

Seasonal outdoor dining. backfirestation.com

Big John's Home Town Pizza

225 S.W. Ninth St. • 541-276-0550 Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ A Pendleton tradition for 35 years serving original thin crust or hand tossed pizza, wings, breadsticks and salad bar. www.ilovebigjohns.com

Buckin’ Bean Coffee Roasters

405 N.W. Despain Ave. 541-276-8643 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. $ The only coffee roasters in Umatilla County. Famed for its quiche. Event space. • buckinbean.com

Chimus Tacos

Corner of Southwest 12th Street and Frazer Avenue • 541-310-8532 Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $ Food truck, with birria tacos, spicy birrias, quesabirrias (cuisine of Jalisco), burritos, tortas.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Two locations: 1) 1415 S.W. Court Ave. • 541-276-1517 2) 46440 Kusi Road • 541-4294880 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Dine-in and drive-thru dessert and fast food. www.dairyqueen.com/en-us

Denny's

610 Tutuilla Creek Road 541-276-0215 Daily, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Chain restaurant serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner items. www.dennys.com

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

715 Southgate 541-276-6162 Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Slow-smoked Texas-style BBQ with homestyle sides. www.dickeys.com/locations/ Oregon/Pendleton

Domino’s Pizza

1211 S.W. Emigrant Ave. Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.

541-276-8800 $ Pizza, grinders, pasta dishes, chicken wings and desserts. www.dominos.com

El Charrito

212 S.W. Dorion Ave. 541-276-0413 Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Mexican cuisine, including children's plates.

Elvis' Bar and Grill

2016 Airport Road 541-276-3104 Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. $-$$ American cuisine with sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken and fish, as well as pasta plates.

Filipino Cuisino

309 S.W. Immigrant Ave. Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

541-429-0920 $ Food truck offering authentic Filipino dishes with recipes from the Visayas Region. Boba and tropical iced teas.

Golden Fountain

437 S. Main St. 541-276-6130 Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; MondayFriday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. $-$$ Chinese-American cuisine with limited American menu offerings

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Great Pacific Wine and Coffee Co.

403 S. Main St. 541-276-1350 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Offering a community space to relax, enjoy pizza, cold and hot sandwiches, soups, salads and, of course, wine and coffee. Also known as a live entertainment venue. www.greatpacific.biz

Grill at Birch Creek

South of Pendleton on Highway 395, at golf course • 541-443-8874 Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $-$$ Breakfast entrees, appetizers, flatbread pizza, salads, burgers, sandwiches and a children’s menu. www.wildhorseresort.com

Hal’s Hamburgers

2001 S.E. Court Ave. • 541-276-1383 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Classic drive-up food since 1952, but also with a large outdoor patio and sit-down dining room. More than 40 flavors of shakes. halshamburgers.com

Hamley Cafe

8 S.E. Court Ave. • 541- 278-1100, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $-$$ Homemade breakfast favorites with pastry selections and lunch entrees featuring salads, sandwiches and wraps. www.hamley.com

Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon

8 S.E. Court Ave. 541- 278-1100, option 2 (dinner reservations recommended) Tuesday-Saturday; saloon, 4-close; dinner, 5-8 p.m. $$-$$$$ Savor speciality steaks, ranch cooking, as well as hearty sandwiches and burgers and an impressive Western-style bar. www.hamley.com

Haven Pho

204 S.W. 20th St. 541-276-6306 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Vietnamese cuisine, featuring pho dishes, steamed rice with pork or chicken, and egg and salad rolls.

$ — Entrees below $12 $$ — Entrees from $13-$20 $$$ — Entrees from $21-$30 $$$$ — Entrees above $31

Joe's Fiesta Grill & Cantina

322 S. Main St. • 541-276-1414 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Mexican cuisine with children plates available. Lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Little Caesars

1830 S.W. Court Ave. • 541-278-4065 Daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Pizza. littlecaesars.com/en-us

Mac's Bar & Grill

1400 S.W. Dorion Ave. 541-276-5531 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads as well as steak and prime rib weekends. www.macsbargrill.com

Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant

1408 S.W. Court Ave. 541-276-2646 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Festive decor and Mexican cuisine, including tacos, tortilla soup and combination plates.

Mario’s Basque Barbecue

43419 Boylen Lane, south of Pendleton, off Highway 395.

541-276-1665 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Well-established event caterer specializing in char-broiled meats, serving Pendleton for decades. Also dine-in and takeout. Call to book a table.

McDonald’s

Two locations: 1) 900 Southgate • 541-276-6696 2) 72489 Highway 331 • 541-276-2327 Daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. to 12 a.m. $ Dine-in and drive-thru fast food. www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us. html

Milagros Antojitos

1107 S.W. Frazer Ave. Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Food truck, with antojitos, traditional Mexican food, prepared by street vendors and at small markets. (541-377-1602).

Mitori Teriyaki

703 S.W. Court Ave. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. $-$$ Japanese cuisine, featuring teriyaki, stir fry, yakisoba, tempura, ramen and a children's menu (541-4299090).

Moe Pho Noodles and Cafe

370 S. Main St. 541-215-9960 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. $-$$ Offers a diverse variety of Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian foods and specialty Boba and milk tea beverages www.moephocafe.com

Momiji Sushi & Hibachi

210 S.W. 17th St. 541-276-6753 Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; MondayThursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. (note: closed from 3-4 p.m. weekdays) $-$$$ Japanese cuisine, including sushi rolls, kitchen and sushi bar appetizers, soups, hibachi grill entrees, combination dinners, rice and desserts

Nico’s Tacos

337 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-969-5904 Tuesday to Saturday, 12 to 8 p.m.

Food truck, with many vegetarian options.

OMG! Burgers & Brew

241 S. Main St. 541-377-2434 Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Specialty burgers (beef or chicken), hot dogs, salads, desserts and shakes and a full bar. www.omgburgersandbrew.com

Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery 511 S.E. Court Ave. 541-276-0070 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 8-11 a.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. $$ Wood-fired oven offers red or white sauce specialty pizzas. Also a variety of burgers and other dishes are available. Uses local ingredients, the menu changes with the seasons. www.oregongrain.com

Oregon Trail Cafe and Store

Meacham, Exit 238 off Interstate 84, halfway between Pendleton and La Grande 541-983-2520 Sunday and Monday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed Wednesday $-$$ Great hamburgers, homemade fries, soups, pies and other deserts, plus lots of selections from which to choose. Breakfast all day. oregontrailcafe.com

Pendleton Ground-Up

1803 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-304-5307 Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drive-thru coffee shop, with other drinks. www.pendletongroundup.com

The Prodigal Son Brewery and Pub

230 S.E. Court Ave. • 541-276-6090 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, noon to 8 p.m., closed Sunday-Wednesday. $-$$ Features pub snacks and meals, including salads, sandwiches and burgers, using locally produced ingredients when possible. www.prodigalsonbrewery.com

Rainbow Cafe

209 S. Main St. • 541-276-4120 Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$$ Pendleton’s longest continually operating business. Offers homecooked breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. In 2019, it made Microsoft News’ list of the “Best Hole-in-the-Wall Spots for Fried Chicken in Every State.” Historic photos line the walls; cash only operation.

Roosters Country Kitchen

1515 Southgate Place • 541-966-1100 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Family restaurant serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites. www.roostersdining.com

The Saddle Restaurant and Lounge 2220 S.E. Court Ave. 541-276-1075 Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. $-$$ Full service breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. www.saddlerestaurant.com

Shari's Cafe and Pies

319 S.E. Nye Ave. 541-966-9009 Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday/Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Chain restaurant serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner items; and a variety of in-house pies. www.sharis.com

Sister's Cafe

308 S. Main St. • 541-276-6278 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$$ Classic breakfast offerings, including French crepes, wraps and sandwiches; lunch/dinner offers specialty sandwiches, seasonal salads, pizza (individual and large) and family dinner specials. www.sisterscafeoregon.com

Sorbenots

402 S.E. Ninth St • 541-276-1678 Daily, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. $ Drive-thru cafe featuring coffeethemed beverages. www.sorbenots.com

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Subway

Three locations: 1) 2203 S.W. Court Place (inside Walmart) 541-278-0808 2) 707 Southgate • 541-276-0000 3) 46440 Kusi Road • 541-429-4279 Hours of operation may vary by location. $ Build your own sub sandwich. order.subway.com

Susie's Cafe

1003 S.W. Dorion Ave. • 541-276-6404 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Wednesdays) $ Full Chinese-American menu, including family meals. www.susiescafependleton.com

Sweet Irene’s Coffee

1004 S.W. Court Ave. 541-969-0631 Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Walk-up cafe, with other beverages. www.sweetirenescoffee.com

Thai Crystal

210 S.E. Fifth St. 541-278-4182 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. $-$$

Traditional Thai cuisine, including pad thai, tom yam soup and five varieties of traditional Thai curry. www.thaicrystalrestaurant.com

Virgil's at Cimmiyotti's

137 S. Main St. 541-276-7711 Tuesday-Saturday, 4-9 p.m. $$-$$$$ A Pendleton tradition since 1959 for steaks. Also serving up a variety of land and sea entrees as well as pasta specialties. Reservations recommended. www.virgilsatcimmiyottis.com

Zhen's Jade Garden

502 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-276-5819 Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. $-$$ Chinese-American cuisine, including lunch and family dinner specials. zhensjadegarden.com

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Variety of dining options below 800-654-9453 www.wildhorseresort.com

Umatilla is waiting for you…..

Food Court

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight $-$$ Quick and casual restaurants offering something for everyone.

Brigham Fish 'n Chips @ Food Court

dinner favorites, including burgers, salads and hearty sandwiches.

Plateau Fine Dining

For reservations, call 800-654-9453 ext. 1610).

Wednesday-Sunday, 4 p.m. to close $$$$ Fine dining entrees and meals.

Traditions Dining

Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Features wild-caught salmon and other seafood of the highest quality, including seasoned fish and chips, rich chowders, shrimp ceviche and savory salmon dip.

541-966-1607 Daily, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Full menu options for breakfast (710:30 a.m.), lunch and dinner; Chef experience family dinners ThursdaySunday nights from 4-10 p.m.

Moe Pho II @ Food Court

Daily, 10 a.m to 2 a.m.

541-966-1612 $ Live comedy, music, drinks, bar food.

Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Offer a diverse variety of Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian foods and specialty boba and milk tea beverages.

Wildhorse Sports Bar

Clubhouse Bar & Grill

At Wildhorse Golf Course 541-966-1668 Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $ Full breakfast menu, and lunch/

Come work up an appetite hiking the trails, fighting that fish, or kayaking the rivers. Then feast on the finest local cuisine.

Tie your boat up at the dock and relax at the RV park, or one Umatilla is waiting of our many hotels. And plan now to be here for the annual for you…..

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Come work up an appetite hiking the trails, fighting that fish, or kayaking the rivers. Then feast on the finest local cuisine. Tie your boat up at the dock and relax at the RV park, or one of our many hotels.

And plan now to be here for the annual Landing Days Festival, the 4th weekend in June.

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Dining Out in Hermiston Hermiston’s food scene in the last five to 10 years has exploded and continues to grow, just like its population. A town that once offered standard fare you could find most anywhere has added Thai and Japanese to the menu. And the most recent dining option is one of its most exciting.

The Hermiston Food Pod is operating at 240 S.W. Third St. The pod is the city's response to the residents, who wanted an area for food trucks. The soft opening in January began with just a couple of trucks, but now it’s in full swing, with nine vendors as of mid-April. And locals wasted no time digging to the varieties there, including Filipino food, American offerings, breakfast burritos and boba tea. $ — Entrees below $12 $$ — Entrees from $13-$20

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Big Bites

El Nopal Mexican Grill & Seafood

230 S.W. 11th St. • 541-701-0620 Sunday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Mexican cuisine featuring unique and traditional dishes with influence of Puebla and Jalisco in their flavors. www.bigbitesor.com

Chen's Chinese Restaurant

204 E. Hurlburt Ave. • 541-667-8472 Daily, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Chinese cuisine; also American entrees. Lunch specials.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1140 N. First St. • 541-567-6622 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Dine-in and drive-thru dessert and fast food. www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/

Delish Bistro

1725 N. First St. • 541-303-9006 Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ New American cuisine — handcrafted salads, speciality sandwiches, burgers. Also, Hawaiian-style plate lunches and gelato and desserts. www.delishbistro.com

315 S.W. 11th St. • 541-567-0385 Daily,11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Known for its Tex-Mex flavors, seafood and combination plates.

El Ranchero

145 E. Hurlburt Ave. 541-303-1095 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. $ Affordable Mexican favorites, including burritos, tacos, tostadas, huarache.

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1200 N. First St. • 541-564-8512 Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.; MondaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Offering a unique blend of traditional and modern Chinese cuisine from Cantonese dishes to Mandarin Northern Szechuan options. Lunch specials Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.fortunegardenhermiston.net

The Gathering Place at Bellinger's

1823 S. Highway 395 541-567-5870 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $-$$ Featuring farm-to-table Northwest food, including salads, sandwiches and wraps and a children's menu. See daily specials on Facebook. www.bellingerfarms.com

Desert Lanes Cafe

Golden Palace

1545 N. First St. 541-567-6364 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; MondaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$$ Full menu, from appetizers to hearty dinners, pizza and a children’s menu. www.bowldesertlanes.com

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Fortune Garden

2265 S. Highway 395 541-567-7178 Daily, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Chain restaurant serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner items. www.dennys.com

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175 S. Highway 395 • 541-567-5151 Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $-$$ Cantonese/Chinese cuisine with limited American selections. Lunch specials Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Hale's Restaurant & Lounge

174 E. Main St. • 541-567-7975 Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$$ Known for their generous portions, there's an extensive selection of steak, fish, chicken and pasta dishes. See Facebook for daily specials.

Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant

115 E. Oregon Ave. 541-564-0320 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$$ Mexican cuisine, children's plates and limited American dishes.

Golden Palace Restaurant

175 S. Highway 395 541-567-5151 Sunday and Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. $$-$$$ Chinese and other Asian cuisine.

Kobe Hibachi Sushi

1055 S. Highway 395 541-567-6178 Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; Monday, WednesdayThursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Japanese speciality cuisine, featuring sushi rolls, kitchen entrees including tempura, teriyaki and yaki soba. Lunch specials. www.kobesri50.com

La Laguna Sportsbar

285 E. Main St. 541-303-1329 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Mexican and Japanese dishes and a fusion of the two — Sin-Ushi, short for Sinaloa Sushi. Rolls feature cooked shrimp, chicken or beef.

La Palma Mexican Restaurant

231 E. Hurlburt Ave. 541-289-7240 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mexican cuisine, children's menu. Lunch specials/

The Last Chance Tavern

240 S.W. 11th St. 541-567-3822 Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Traditional breakfast menu served all day, sandwiches and wraps, artisan pizza, American cuisine. www.lastchancetavernhermiston.com

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Lawan's Thai Garden

325 N. First St. 541-289-8424 Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Thai eatery serving classic noodle dishes, curries and stir-fries. Desserts available.

920 S.E. Fourth St. • 541-701-0676 Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. $-$$ Vietnamese dishes, including pho, grill, banh mi, vermicelli, includes a children's menu.

Shari's Cafe & Pies

Midway Bar & Grill

1750 N. First St. 541-567-5180 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Signature sandwiches, burgers and wraps, soups, salads, American entrees. www.midwaybargrill.com

Nelly’s Super Tacos

755 S. Highway 395 541-289-5125.

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. $-$$ Super tacos, burritos, combination meals and a children's menu.

Nookie’s Restaurant & Brewery

800 S. Highway 395 • 541-567-1808 Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday/ Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Chain restaurant serving classic breakfast, lunch and dinner items; and a variety of in-house pies. www.sharis.com

Shiki Hibachi Sushi

1240 N. First St. Sunday, 12:30-9 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30-10:30 p.m.

541-303-1558 $-$$$ Japanese cuisine, including sushi rolls, hibachi entrees and combination dinners. Children's menu and lunch specials. www.shikihibachisushi.com

Taste of Thai Restaurant

125 N. First St.• 541-289-7414 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$-$$$ Steaks, fish and pasta dishes, pizza, gourmet burgers and more. www.hermistonbrewingcompany.com

OMG! Burgers & Brew

201 E. Main St. • 531-371-4114 Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ An expansion of the Pendleton restaurant and offering specialty burgers (beef or chicken), hot dogs, salads, desserts and shakes and a full bar.

Panda Inn

675 N. First St. 541-564-6515 Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. $-$$ Chinese cuisine and American entrees.

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Pho Quan Vietnamese Cuisine

149 E. Main St 541-567-3022 Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$ Home-style comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. See Facebook for lunch specials. www.thepheasantbarandgrill.com

165 W. Hermiston Ave. 541-567-5700 Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. $-$$ Mild to spicy Thai dishes, including salads, stir-fry, curries and house specials.

Trina's Mexican Food

415 W. Hermiston Ave. 541-289-8888 Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. $-$$ Mexican breakfast lunch and dinner, including children's menu, combination dinners and lunch specials Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Veg Out

140 N.E. Second St. • 541-561-9231 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $-$$ Fresh gourmet salads and wraps. Also homemade soup and Brazilian cheese bread.

Ye Olde Pizza Shoppe

845 N. First St. 541-567-9066 Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $-$$$ Popular gourmet pizzas.

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Bars, breweries and wineries in Umatilla and Morrow counties Just as dining experiences have been on the rise in Eastern Oregon, places to get a brew or cocktail abound. Some establishment have only opened in the past few months, such as the The Vault Tavern in Pilot Rock, which, as you may have gusses, showcases a big antique vault. And others are as iconic as they come, such as the Rainbow Cafe in downtown Pendleton, home to eclectic neon decor and one of the few remaining cash-only operations around (don’t worry if you forget that, there is a cash machine inside). From rowdy to chatting to subdued, you’re bound to find the atmosphere for a brew or drink you’re looking for. NOTE: Hours, activities and entertainment are subject to changing coronavirus restrictions.

Pendleton Cadillac Jack's Saloon & Grill

1703 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-276-9422 Daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Full service bar, live entertainment and patio seating. Winner of Pendleton's Battle of the Bars with its “Kick Your Boots Off Lemonade,” a specialty drink made with Pendleton Whisky. www.cadillacjackspdt.com

Electric Sundown

14 S.E. Third St. • 503-729-2476 To be announced In the midst of a global pandemic, owner Lance Leonnig launched a classic western vibe bar and entertainment/event venue in the historic 24,000-square-foot former Pendleton Elks Lodge. As COVID-19 restrictions continued in late fall 2020, he temporarily closed the doors.

40 Taps

337 S.W. Emigrant Ave. 541-612-8559 Monday-Thursday, 3-10 p.m.; FridaySaturday, noon to 10 p.m.

The historic 1886 building was once an Episcopal church. Now the "TAPernacle of Beer" offers the largest selection of craft beers on tap in Pendleton. Menu includes micro-brewed beer, cider, root beer, hard seltzer and a variety of wines.

Outdoor beer garden.

Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co.

403 S. Main St. • 541-276-1350 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Housed in the old 1887 Masonic Lodge building, features a variety of wine and beer. Check the website for what's on tap. Laid-back setting also serves as a live entertainment venue. www.greatpacific.biz

Hamley Steakhouse & Saloon

8 S.E. Court Ave. • 541-278-1100 Tuesday-Saturday; 4 p.m. to close The ambience of the historic and meticulously renovated building is worth the time to step in and tip back a favorite drink. Features seasonal speciality cocktails, as well as beer and wine — by the glass or bottle. A two-time Battle of the Bars champion, the winning concoctions, "Warpaint" and "Jackson Sundown," wrangle in a bit of Round-Up spirit www.hamley.com

Joe's Fiesta Grill & Cantina

322 S. Main St. • 541-276-141 Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Alcohol-infused coffee drinks, cocktails, wine, beer and margaritas. Owner Joe Meda has been renovating adjacent space for a 21-and-older cantina.

Mac's Bar & Grill

1400 S.W. Dorion Ave. • 541-276-5531 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, including classical signature drinks and seasonal favorites as well as beer and wine while watching sporting events on multiple TVs. www.macsbargrill.com

OMG! Burgers & Brew

241 S. Main St. • 541-377-2434 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Specialty cocktails, wine, cider and craft beers. Watch for happy hours on Facebook www.omgburgersandbrew.com

Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery

511 S.E. Court Ave. • 541-276-0070 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 8-11 a.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In the heart of Oregon's wheat country, local grains and ingredients are utilized. See website for the distillery's spirits, the distillation process and drink recipes. Free tastings and distillery tours available. www.oregongrain.com

The Packard Tavern

118 S.E. Court Ave. • 541-276-3737 Daily, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

With fine wines, ciders, 18 beers on tap and a rotating selection of craft beers, bartenders at the more than 100-year-old tavern are ready to pour your drink. Also, bar fun includes twice-a-day happy hours, pool, darts, pinball and shuffleboard.

The Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub

230 S.E. Court Ave. • 541-276-6090 Tuesday-Saturday, 3-7 p.m.

Pendleton's first craft brewery. See website for comprehensive menu of beer served on-site and where it can be purchased throughout Eastern Oregon. Also, wine and cider is available, and beer to go in growlers and crowlers. www.prodigalsonbrewery.com

Rainbow Cafe

209 S. Main St. 541-276-4120 Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Pendleton’s longest continually operating business is also known as "The Bow." Full drink menu, wine and beer. Be sure to check out the historic photos and memorabilia on the walls.

The Saddle Restaurant and Lounge

2220 S.E. Court Ave • 541-276-1075 Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Features karaoke, pool tournaments, bar menu and more. www.saddlerestaurant.com

Wildhorse Sports Bar

46510 Wildhorse Blvd., Mission 800-654-9453 Daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Full service bar. Live entertainment returning soon, including music Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and LOL Comedy Night with the day/time to be announced. www.wildhorseresort.com

Hermiston Cozy Corner Tavern

198 E. Main St. 541-567-9229 Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.

From Peanut Tuesdays to Thirsty Thursdays, people are invited to cozy up to the recently upgraded bar and enjoy beer, hard seltzer and more.

Desert Lanes Sports Bar

1545 N. First St. 541-567-6364 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fully stocked bar for mixed drinks, as well as a selection of draft or bottled beers and lounge specials.

Also, large screen TVs for sports viewing. www.bowldesertlanes.com

El Nopal Mexican Grill & Seafood

315 S.W. 11th St. 541-567-0385 Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Full service bar. Weekend karaoke nights, music and dancing to return soon.

The Gathering Place at Bellinger's

1823 S. Highway 395 541-567-5870 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Featuring Northwest beer and wines; wine tasting events shine a spotlight on Pacific Northwest wineries and music. Patio seating available. www.bellingerfarms.com

Hale's Restaurant & Lounge 174 E. Main St. 541-567-7975 Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Established in 1906, Hale's is a Hermiston institution. The fullservice restaurant with lounge serves cocktails, beer, wine and friendly hometown service.

Hermiston Brewing Company

125 N. First St. 541-289-7414 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; MondaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

People can enjoy custom craft beers and growler fills at Hermiston's first microbrewery, which opened in the summer of 2013. See website for beer selections and taster notes www. hermistonbrewingcompany.com

Hermiston Tavern

425 N. First Place 541-567-3971 Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; MondaySaturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Boasting the coldest beer in town, also serving Bandit wines, hard seltzer and Lemon Ginger Ablis.

Enjoy a game of pool in the recently renovated space.

La Laguna Sportsbar

285 E. Main St. 541-303-1329 Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy beer, wine and hard liquor while watching 12 large flat-screen TVs tuned to sporting events.

The Last Chance Tavern

240 S.W. 11th St. 541-567-3822 Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Speciality sake drinks and mimosas.

See website for bottle/can beer, drafts and wine selections. Play pool and ask about the dart league. www.lastchancetavernhermiston.com

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Midway Bar & Grill

1750 N. First St. • 541-567-5180 Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; MondaySaturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Classic cocktails, domestic beers, hard cider, and a wide variety of craft and specialty beers — see website for drink menu. Come for the food and drinks but stay for the fun, including more than two dozen TVs tuned to sporting events, pool, darts, karaoke, trivia and special events, when allowed. www.midwaybargrill.com

Bucknum's

146 N. Main St., Heppner 541-676-5274 Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Hometown restaurant and watering hole, featuring food, drinks and familiar faces since 1899. Has hosted live music, comedy and special events.

Burnt Field Brewing

541-289-2337 405 N. First St., Suite 104 Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; MondayThursday, 4-8 p.m.; Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a cold one or get a growler filled to go. Features 31 microbrews and hard cider on tap.

1 E. Marine Drive, Boardman 541-288-4005 Daily, 11:37 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The original 1916 train depot saved from the old townsite was renovated in 2018 as a destination for craft beer and pizza lovers. Patio seating offers views of the Columbia River and the historic tugboat, the Captain Al James. Stop in for growler filling and view website for selections. www.burntfieldbrewing.com

The Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill

Castillo de Feliciana Vineyard and Winery

Neighbor Dudes Hermiston

149 E. Main St. • 541-567-3022 Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Full service bar with 175-person banquet room. Watch sports, including on a larger-than-life 200inch TV. Events and activities include live music, game nights, karaoke and themed parties. www.thepheasantbarandgrill.com

Other area locations and towns The Alpine Restaurant @ Tollgate

62393 Highway 204, 16 miles into the Blue Mountains from Weston, milepost 19 • 541-969-0114 Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. International brunch buffet, every Sunday until Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for reservations.

Buffet on the patio, with tri-tip and prime rib. American cooking and pizza. Baked goods, alcoholic beverages. www.bluemountianoutpost.com

Blue Mountain Cider Company

235 E. Broadway Ave., Milton-Freewater • 541-938-5575 Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m.

Get your apple a day one glass at a time. Tap house offers hard cider, beer, wine and patio seating www.drinkcider.com

The Bridge Bistro & Brews

1501 Sixth St., Umatilla 541-922-4112 Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Daren and Paulette Dufloth recently reinvented their business to offer artisan pizzas and more. Watch for Thirsty Thursdays, live music and more. www.thebridgebistroandbrews.com

Broken Barrel

120 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield 541-449-5555 Open every day, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

American restaurant, bar and pub, with craft beers.

Force Majeure

52274 Pleasant View Road, Milton-Freewater • 541-833-3051 This ultra-premium winery specializes in estate-grown, single vineyard Bordeaux and Rhone-inspired wines.

Schedule a tasting. forcemajeurevineyards.com/wp

Freewater Cider Company

525 N. Elizabeth St., Milton-Freewater 509-499-7368 Saturday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Tasting room and to-go purchases available. See Facebook for special events. View website for products and taster notes. www.freewatercider.com

The Rustic Truck Bar & Grill

100 W. Highway 730, Irrigon 541-922-4374 Tuesday-Thursday, 4-8 (or later if busy) Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Full cocktail menu, as well as beer and wine. Enjoy karaoke, live music, parking lot parties and watch your favorite teams on a handful of TVs, including one that’s 85 inches.

Sno Road Winery

206 Concord St., Helix • 541-457-2246 Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Food, fun, beer and wine in the recently upgraded space. See Facebook for live music.

111 W. Main St., Echo • 541-376-0421 Thursday-Saturday, 4-7 p.m.; later for special events Lloyd and Lois Piercy established Sno Road in 2004. Enjoy the fruits of their labor, including their awardwinning Cabernet Sauvignon, while listening to live music, attending special events or enjoying a Party on the Patio during designated Friday Night Lights or grill nights. www.snoroadwinery.com

85728 Telephone Pole Road, Milton-Freewater • 541-558-3656 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. castillodefeliciana.com

Long Branch Cafe & Saloon

Tero Estates Winery

Cayuse Vineyards Production Studios

Los Rocosos Vineyards

53863 Highway 332 (Sunnyside Road), Milton-Freewater 509-526-0686 cayusevineyards.com/static

Don Carlo Vineyard

83872 Don Carlo Way, Milton-Freewater • 541-938-6776 rocksdistrict.com/wineries/don-carlo

Doubletree Restaurant & Bar 327 E. Main St., Athena • 541-566-3431 Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11:58 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m to 12 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family-style American restaurant on one side of the premises, with a lounge on the other.

Dragon’s Gate Brewery

52288 Sunquist Road, Milton-Freewater 541-215-2621/2622 Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Farmhouse ales. www.dragonsgatebrewery.com

Ducleaux Cellars

54211 County 552 Road, Milton-Freewater 206-227-7256 Reopen for tastings, by appointment, March 18, 2022. www.ducleauxcellars.com

Echo Ridge Cellars

551 Thielsen, Echo 541-376-8100 Wednesday-Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.

Kim and Jay Bales converted an old concrete storage warehouse into their winery and repurposed an adjacent lap-wood grain elevator into a tasting room. Nearly a dozen Echo Ridge wines received scores between 91-94 points in a recent review by the International Wine Report. www.echoridgecellars.com

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The Helix Pub & Market

201 E. Main St, Weston • 541-566-3478 Most days, 6 a.m to 8 p.m.

Great American breakfasts, pacious bar.

84038 Eastside Road, Milton-Freewater 541-306-1290 Open Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m to 6 p.m. https://losrocosos.com

Ordnance Brewing

405 N. Olson Road, Boardman 541-314-8720 Farmer-owned. Core beers are four differing ales. www.ordnancebrewing.com

River Lodge & Grill

6 N.E. Marine Drive, Boardman Daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • 541-481-6800 Offering a variety of beers and regional wines. Also, Ordnance Brewing products on tap and available for growler fills. Reduced capacity reservations required from 4-8 p.m. www.riverlodgeandcabins. com/grill.

Rotie Cellars

84328 Trumbull Lane, Milton-Freewater • 509-301-9074 www.rotiecellars.com

52015 Seven Hills Road, Milton-Freewater • 541-203-0020 Open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.trwines.com

The Thicket Cafe & Bar

108 E. Main St., Ukiah • 541-427-3089 Open every day. Winter, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Summer, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Great food and drinks. www.ukiahthicket.com/ukiahthicket/ Welcome.html

The Vault Tavern

144 N. Alder Place, Pilot Rock 541-443-2811 Tuesday to Saturday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

541-938-9575 New outdoor seating area.

Remodeled inside, with free pool.

Watermill Winery

235 E. Broadway Ave., MiltonFreewater From March 1, Thursday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or book appointments. watermillwinery.com

Zerba Cellars

85530 Highway 11, Milton-Freewater • 541-938-9463 Open every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. zerbacellars.com

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January

May

Clash at the Border Basketball Tournament

February Pilot Rock Fire District Members Association hosts the Fun Fire Festival in Pilot Rock.

March Oregon School Activities Association Class 2A State Basketball Tournament at the Pendleton Convention Center in Pendleton.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Hermiston and Milton-Freewater.

Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend at the Pendleton Convention Center and Pendleton Round-Up Grounds.

Pendleton Underground Tours “Comes to Life” at 31 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.

A.C.E. Car Club Auto Show in Echo.

June

Pendleton Gun Show and Eastern Oregon Sportsman Show at the Pendleton Convention Center in Pendleton.

Umatilla County Pioneer Days Picnic at Charles Elliott Memorial Park, Weston.

Wee Bit o’ Ireland celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in Heppner.

Old Iron Show at Roy Raley Memorial Park, Pendleton.

Echo Red to Red XC race at Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo.

June Cruisin’ car show in Pendleton.

Pro-West Barrel Race at Pioneer Posse Grounds, Milton-Freewater.

April Westward Ho! and Western Memorabilia Auction at the Happy Canyon Arena/Pendleton Convention Center.

Dogtona 400 wiener dog races in Pendleton.

Jackalope Jamboree county, folk and more music festival at Happy Canyon Arena, Pendleton.

Ukiah Rodeo at the Camas Prairie Cowboy Convention Arena, Ukiah.

Heppner’s 41st Annual March 17th-19th, 2023

July Wildhorse Pow Wow at Wildhorse Resort & Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation near Pendleton.

• Sheep Dog Trials • Arts and Crafts Shows • 5k Run/Walk • Leprechaun run, • Bouncing leprechauns fun zone • 3 on 3 basketball • Cruz-In • The Great Green Parade • O’Planky and Bed Race Team Competitions • Welly Toss and Road Bowling Competitions • Live Entertainment (sponsored by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District with free admission) • Irish Coffee Hour • CEILI, Old Time Fiddlers, • Local Children’s Talent Show

Saturday, March 14th: Lots of Fun, Food, Activities and muchz more!

Come and spend the weekend with us!

541-676-5536 • www.heppnerchamber.com St. Patrick's Celebration at PO Box 1232, Heppner, OR 97836 Facebook: St. Patrick’s Celebration Heppner Oregon USA

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July (continued) Athena Caledonian Games in Athena with Scottish piping, Highland dancing and games.

Weekend at the Blues Festival feature music, a parade and more in Milton-Freewater.

Pendleton Whisky Music Fest at the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds.

Pendleton Run motorcycle rally and events at Pendleton Convention Center and Pendleton Round-Up Grounds.

August Wheatstock county and folk music festival in Helix.

Umatilla County Fair at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, Hermiston.

Morrow County Fair in Heppner.

September Banner Bank PBR Classic at Happy Canyon Arena, Pendleton.

Pendleton Round-Up at Pendleton Round-Up Grounds.

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September (continued) Happy Canyon Night Show at Happy Canyon Arena, Pendleton.

Westward Ho! Parade in Pendleton.

Pro-West Rodeo Association Finals at Pioneer Posse Grounds, Milton-Freewater.

October Oktoberfest Pendleton at the Pendleton Round-up Arena.

Oktoberfest Street Party in Pilot Rock.

November Altrusa International hosts its annual Holiday Bazaar at the Pendleton Convention Center.

December Christmas Magic in downtown Milton-Freewater featuring local arts and crafts.

Holiday Stroll in downtown Pendleton.

St. Anthony Hospital Clinic

St. Anthony Hospital Clinic is recognized as a Patient-Centered Primary Care Home What does that mean for you?

• Better-coordinated care • Listening to your concerns and answering questions • After-hours nurse consultation

• Healthcare providers who will help connect you with the care you need in a safe and timely way • Healthcare providers who play an active role in your health

Walk-ins welcome; appointments preferred

541.966.0535 Now Accepting New Patients St. Anthony Hospital Clinic | 3001 St. Anthony Way | Pendleton

Clay in Motion

Pottery Studio

Clay in Motion is a family owned and operated pottery studio. We create over 60 items in nine patterns including The Original Handwarmer Mug (left or right handed). All of our pottery is microwave, dishwasher and oven safe.

Come visit Clay in Motion where you will find handmade pottery, wall art, unique jewelry, baby gifts, raku lamps, unique gifts, Neher Family Wines, Espresso in Motion coffee shop and so much more!

Your one stop for world class pottery and wine!

Award Winning

Neher Family Wines

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85301 Highway 11 Milton Freewater OR 97862

www.clayinmotion.com

541-938-3316

info@neherfamilywines.com