Announcements and Upcoming Events
32nd Annual Wee Bit O’Ireland Heppner, Oregon March 13-16, 2014
LEPRECHAUN POT O’GOLD
Own a collector’s button and be eligible to win $100
100 POT O’GOLD DRAWINGS will be during the celebration. Drawings will be during the Amateur Irish Boxing event Friday Night and at the CEILI on Saturday Afternoon. Buttons are available at various business locations prior to and during the celebration.Caed Mile Failte(“one hundred thousand welcomes”)
A Big “Thank You” to Sykes Real Estate for the donation of printing this year’s schedule
*********************Thursday, March 13, 2014*****************
7 PM: “The Story of St. Lawrence O’Toole” Play performance at St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish Hall, 560 NW Jones. Play written by Father O’Condon, with original music by Joe Lindsay
ALL DAY: Vendor’s Square: Enjoy crafts, food and other treasures from local and visiting vendors at the NeighborhoodCenter on Main Street across from the Library/Museum/CityPark. Contact: 541-676-5024
Outside Food Vendors (pick up map and hours for local food merchants):
9AM Thurs-Mon: Lind’s Concession: Featuring corn dogs, elephant ears, funnel cakes, nachos, beer battered onion rings, cotton candy, carmeled apples; set up in parking lot of Heppner Family Foods
9AM Fri-Sun: Quality Concessions: Featuring burgers, regular and curly fries, chicken strips, hot dogs, chili dogs, chili cheese fries, chili, nachos, corn dogs, elephant ears, strawberry shortcake; set up next to City Hall on Main Street
10AM Thurs-Sat: Rolling Thunder BBQ: Featuring BBQ sandwiches (tri-tip; pulled pork, pulled chicken; BBQ nachos); set up in front of Heppner Family Foods on Main Street.
9AM Fri.,-Sun: Lutong Pilipino: Featuring shish kebab-rice noodle; teriyaki chicken, egg rolls, meatballs; set up on Main Street by Bank of Eastern Oregon.
Bucknum’s O’ Beer Garden: Fri. – 6pm to close; Sat., all day to close (behind bar off of Chase Street)
**********************Friday, March 14, 2014*******************
ALL DAY: Vendor’s Square: Enjoy crafts, food and other treasures from local and visiting vendors at the NeighborhoodCenter on Main Street across from the Library/Museum/CityPark.
9AM-5PM: Friends of the Library: Annual Book Sale to benefit the Heppner Library – at City Hall
10AM-5PM: Morrow County Creative Arts & Crafts show at LesSchwabTireCenter
10AM-6PM: Waterfall of Stitches: St. Patrick’s Sweatshirts, hats, blankets, bags, Mustang and Cardinals logo items; sheep dog trial sweatshirts and Micro Jewelry and Paracord Bracelets displayed in front of “Hair I Am”
12-5PM: Oregon Trail Library District/Heppner Branch: Featured family movie Darby O’Gill and the Little People will be shows at 2PM. Open for all ages.
12-6PM: Celia Moyer’s Photo Creations and Steve Marlatt’s Metal Art on display: Located at CityPark
1-5PM: Morrow County Heritage and Agricultural Museums
4-7PM: Mrs. O’Leary’s Irish Spud Bar with salad, desserts and beverage: St. Patrick’s SeniorCenter, 190 N. Main Street, prepared by the HeppnerUnitedMethodistChurch members. Adult – $6; Child 6-12 – $3, children under 6 – free
6:15PM Shuttle bus to Irish Boxing Smoker event. Meet at sign in front of Heppner Family Foods
8PM: Irish Boxing Smoker Event will be held at Heppner High School Gymnasium; sponsored by Heppner Chamber of Commerce/Y102 Haystack Broadcasting. Gates open at 6:30PM, Admission – $10 (Adult-12 years of age); $5 (11-8 years of age) 7-under free. For information call Chamber office at 541-676-5536. Drawing for $100 Pot O’Gold
*******************Saturday, March 15, 2014*********************
DAYLIGHT TO DARK: Sheep Dog Trials will be held at Thompson’s Ranch, 3 miles northwest of Heppner on Bunker Hill Rd. off Hwy. 74, between mileposts 41 & 42
7:30AM-12PM: Heppner FFA sponsored O’BRUNCH at St. Patrick’s Senior Center Dining Room. Serving Large burrito with eggs, sausage, hash browns and cheese; hash brown casserole, choice of fruit, and beverage – $8 per person.
ALL DAY: Vendor’s Square at the Neighborhood Center across the street from Library/Museum/City Park
8:30AM-4PM: Morrow County Creative Arts & Crafts show and sale at LesSchwabTireCenter
9AM-3PM: Friends of the Library: Annual Book sale to benefit the Heppner Library – City Hall
9AM-4PM Adirondack Chairs & Outdoor Furniture on display for sale – HeppnerCityPark
9:30AM: Remembrance Walk and 5K Run: Meet at UnitedMethodistChurch; social hour/reg. begins at 8:30AM
10AM-3PM: Cruz-in vehicles will be parked and displayed on “Willow Street” between Heppner Family Foods and St. Patrick’s SeniorCenter. Come and check them out!
10AM: “WellyToss”: Team Toss 10-12:30; Children’s and Individual Toss from 10:30-12:30. Team Playoffs at
2 p.m., if necessary, Welly Toss held on “Willow Street” (between Murray’s & ArtisanVillage)
10-11:30AM: KUMA Coffee Hour upstairs at the Elks Club. Come hear music, stories and blarney! Enter the Irish Brogue Contest and win cash prizes
10AM-5PM: Morrow County Heritage and Agricultural Museums
10-6PM: Celia Moyer’s Photo Creations and Steve Marlatt’s Metal Art on display: Located at City Park
10AM-6PM: Waterfall of Stitches: St. Patrick’s Sweatshirts, hats, blankets, bags, Mustang and Cardinals logo items; sheep dog trial sweatshirts and Micro Jewelry and Paracord Bracelets displayed in front of “Hair I Am”
11AM-2PM: Heppner Elementary HEROES Reading Program: In front of Advantage Dental office on Main Street
10:30AM-2PM: Morrow County “Relay for Life” Registration/sponsorship/information table: In front of ArtisanVillage; The Morrow County Relay for Life event is August 2-3; stop by and sign up a team, to be a sponsor, make a donation or get more information!
11AM-3PM: Oregon Trail Library District/Heppner Branch Open
11:30AM-1PM: CD Signing by Sandy Matheny: Pick up the new CD “When the Heart is Calm” and have it autographed. Signing will be held in the SeniorCenter “Living Room”.
11:30AM: Leprechaun Run for grades K-6; meet at 11:15 AM at the steps of the library/museum
1PM: The Great Green Parade downtown Main Street! Don’t forget to wear green!
Immediately Following Parade: O’Kiddie Tricycle Races for 2-5 year olds. Event to take place at BEO drive through. Tricycles will be provided! The event is free and sponsored by the Heppner Daycare & Preschool
Immediately Following Parade until 4 p.m.: United Way of Umatilla/Morrow Counties: Information table set up by Peterson’s Jewelers. Stop by and check out how they help Morrow County!
2-4PM: CEILI upstairs at the Elks. Irish entertainment featuring John Doherty & the Irish Singers and more! Drawing for $100 Pot O’Gold
2PM: Ewe-Do-Bingo - Live sheep activity – between BEO/AmeriTitle. Sponsored by HHS Cheerleaders; $5 per square, winner wins $300. Bingo squares sold until full or at 2:00 p.m.
3PM: O’Ducky Race - starts at the bridge in front of the Morrow County Courthouse. Adopt a duck to win a prize of $10 to $100 –Ducks can be “adopted” at table in front of Bucknum’s. Sponsored by the Colt Football Program
4-7PM: St. Pat’s Ham Dinner & Homemade Pies at St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish Hall, 560 NW Jones Street. Live musical entertainment on stage, Irish of course! Ages 11-Adult-$10; Ages 6-10-$6; Ages 5 and under – free
6-9PM: Elks Irish Buffet Dinner– Corned Beef & Cabbage
6:30PM: ENTERTAINMENT with “Old Time Fiddlers Show–at the Fairgrounds Dance Hall. No admission charge, funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Stomp your feet to some good old fiddle music!
7:00-9:30PM: ENTERTAINMENT with “Cross Strung” at Heppner Elementary Gymnasium. No admission charge, funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. FFA Alumni will be auctioning off dessert items during intermission!
*********************Sunday, March 16, 2014**********************
All Day: Sheep Dog Trials at Thompson’s Ranch. See Saturday for location
Visit Local Churches: Attend the church of your choice – All Visitor’s Welcome
1:37PM: Road Bowling at Balm Fork Road. Get your team of up to four people ready to play. Meet at 1:00PM. Park on Balm Ford Road and follow shamrock’s to starting line. Sign up at information booth. Teams are limited to 17.
****For More Information call 541-676-5536 or visit us at www.heppnerchamber.com****
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