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 27th Annual

 

A Wee Bit O’Ireland

    

Heppner, Oregon

March 12th-15th, 2009

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LEPRECHAUN POT O’GOLD

Own a collector’s button and be eligible for three chances to win a  $100 POT O’GOLD DRAWING during the celebration.  Drawings for a lucky number will be during the Amateur Boxing Smoker event on Friday evening,  the KUMA Coffee Hour Saturday morning, and the Saturday evening entertainment at Heppner Elementary School.  Buttons are available at various business locations prior to the celebration and at the Information Booth beside the Post Office.

Caed Mile Failte

(“one hundred thousand welcomes”)

 

101 Things to do in Heppner 

Hike up to the dam.  Go shopping.  Mow your lawn.  Start a business.  Sit on top of the hill overlooking dam.  Plant spring bulbs.  Wash the pick-up.  Sit on the back porch swing.  Rent a video.  Go shopping at the Heppner Family Foods.  Go bowling.  Eat out. Water the plants.  Attend Chamber of Commerce.  Go to church.  Smile at each other.  Plan a dinner party.  Attend a city council meeting.  Play a video game at the Shamrock Bowl.  Go bicycling.  Go skateboarding.  Go roller-blading.  Ride your scooter.  Play at the park.  Go sleigh riding.  Go to the Morrow County Fair & Rodeo (in August). Take a ride to the mountains.  Go to the Library.  Take a class.  Watch the sun set.  Watch the sun rise.  Relax.  Pick apples and make applesauce.  Bake a pie.  Go golfing.  Get on a committee.  Attend the St. Pat’s Celebration.  Ride a horse.  Take a ranch tour.  Observe the wheat harvest.  Go on a picnic.  Go snowmobiling.  Go cross-country skiing.  Read a book under a shade tree.  Enjoy the minute.  Paint a picture.  Have your hair and nails done.  Go camping.  Go bird watching.  Hunt.  Trap.  Volunteer.  Play pinochle.  Shoot clay pigeons.  Visit a ghost town—Hardman.  Look for fossils.  Collect pine cones.  Play bridge.  Photograph the area.  Become a 4-H leader.  Write a book.  Rent a video.  Walk from one end of town to the other.  Plan a tour for visitors.  Go fishing and swimming in Willow Lake.  Go swimming at the pool.  Watch a football game.  Go the to cemetery to look at old tombstones –find the one that looks like a tree stump.  Say hi to someone you don’t know.  Say hi to someone you do know.  Go for a walk.  Go for a run.  Visit a school.  Hike up to the cross on the hill.  Go to the museum.  Tour the courthouse.  Hike the Oregon Trail.  Go mushrooming, when in season.  Count the deer on an evening drive.  Play tennis.  Climb a tree.  Hike to the top of a hill.  Visit someone in the nursing home.  Join the Willow Creek Singers.  Learn to rope a cow.  Pull some weeds.  Join an organization.  Play in the Willow Creek Symphony.  Create a specialty item for Heppner.  Invite your neighbors over.  Start a club.  Hold a yard sale.  Dance.  Jump rope.  Name the Heppner merchants.  Listen to music.  Walk your pet.  Plan the St. Patrick’s Celebration for 2007.  Write a letter.  Take a computer class.   Sit around thinking of 100 more things to do.


RV Parking

Willow Creek RV Park:  541-676-9618

Morrow County Fairgrounds:  541-676-9474

Northwestern Motel & RV Park:  541-676-9167 (Currently full)

Hermiston Comfort Inn & Suites:  541-564-5911 (tell them Heppner sent you)


For More Information

Call 541-676-5536

ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION

P.O. Box 1232

Heppner, OR 97836

e-mail:  heppnerchamber@centurytel.net

or visit us at www.heppnerchamber.com


Thursday, March 12, 2009

"Homecoming" - 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Hall, 500 NW Jones.  Original play written by Father O'Condon, with original music by Joe Lindsay.


 Friday, March 13, 2009

OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT/HEPPNER BRANCH– Open 10AM - 5PM.  Will Hornyak, storyteller performance from 1:00-1:50 P.M.; "The Never Ending Story" will be shown from 2-4 p.m.

MORROW COUNTY HERITAGE AND AGRICULTURAL MUSEUMS – Open 1 – 5 PM. 

MORROW COUNTY CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS - 10 AM-6 PM show and sale at Les Schwab

VENDOR’S SQUARE – Enjoy crafts, food and other treasures from local and visiting vendors. All day Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Neighborhood Center on Main Street across from the Library/Museum/City Park.  For information call 541-676-5024.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY will be selling books to benefit the Heppner Library at City Hall from 9:00 - 6:00 PM.

MRS. O’LEARY’S STEW FEED:5 –7 PM at St. Patrick’s Senior Center, 190 N. Main Street, prepared by the Heppner United Methodist Church members.

ROLLING THUNDER BBQ:  Featuring bar-b-que sandwiches (tri-tip; corned beef; pulled pork, pulled chicken; BBQ nachos and bratwurst).  Set up next to Heppner Family Foods on Willow Street.

LIND'S CONCESSION: Opens 10AM Featuring corn dogs, elephant ears, funnel cakes, nachos, beer battered onion rings, cotton candy, carmeled apples.  Located in the parking lot of Heppner Family Foods on Main St.

ALUMNI SOFTBALL GAME:  4:00 p.m. at Bob Kilkenny Field, contract Petra Payne 676-9138.

2ND ANNUAL AMATEUR BOXING SMOKER EVENT- Starts 8:00 PM at the Heppner High School Gymnasium; sponsored by Heppner Chamber of Commerce/UROCK Radio.  Gates open at 7:00 PM.  All registration for participants must be received by March 12th; must be 18 years of age; $15.00 entry fee; Admission - $10.00 - Adult-12 years; $5.00 for 11-8 years of age; under 8-free.   For information call 541-676--5536.  Drawing for $100 Pot O’Gold.   There wil be a Shuttle Bus available starting at 7:00 p.m. - Heppner Family Foods.


Saturday, March 14

BREAKFAST: 7 - 10AM , $6.00 adult, $3 - 12 & under;  ALL YOU CAN EAT  St. Patrick’s Senior Center.

ST. PADDY'S MOTORCROSS: Morrow County Fairgrounds all day. Sign up from 7:00 - 8:30 AM with races beginning at 9:00AM.  Sponsored by the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Committee.  $5 admission.  Ages 5 and under are free.  Call 541-561-5356.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS: Starting at 8:30 AM (all day) at Thompson’s Ranch, 3 miles northwest of Heppner on Bunker Hill Rd. off of Hwy. 74, between mileposts #41 and #42.

DONNA SCHONBACHLER TRIBUTE WALK:  9:30 a.m. Meet at United Methodist Church (8:30-9:30 a.m. social hour)

SILENT AUCTION:  HHS 2009 Graduating class fundraiser for graduation party.  Location:  In front of Heritage Land Company Company on Main Street.

OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT/HEPPNER BRANCH: Open 11AM-3PM

LIVE MANNEQUIN SHOW BY HHS DRAMA CLUB:  9:30 AM-3PM - Sweet Productions Ice Cream Parlour

CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL GAMES: 11AM-3PM - The Stable of Youth.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Selling books to benefit the Heppner Library - City Hall 9AM-3PM

ROLLING THUNDER BBQ: Opens @9AM - set up next to Heppner Family Foods on Willow Street

LIND'S CONCESSION: Opens @9AM - set up in the parking lot of Heppner Family Foods on Main St.

KESSLER'S CATERING O'BBQ:  Chicken & Ribs at the City Park on Main Street

MORROW COUNTY HERITAGE AND AGRICULTURAL MUSEUMS: Open 10 AM - 5 PM

MORROW COUNTY CREATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS:  8:30 AM– 4 PM, show and sale at Les Schwab. 

VENDOR’S SQUARE: All day at the Neighborhood Center across the street from the Library/Museum/City Park.

             KKUMA COFFEE HOUR: 10 AM - 12 PM at the Elks Club.  Come hear family histories, music, stories and blarney!   Enter the IRISH BROGUE CONTEST and win cash prizes. Drawing for $100 Pot O' Gold 

HEPPNER PUOO’SENIOR CENTER: 11:30-3:00.  Have a taste of Irish homemade soup and rolls, cobbler with ice cream/coffee.  $6; 12 & under $3.  Catered by Dino's Delectable Catering Services

LEPRECHAUN RUN: 11:30AM; For grades K-6; meet at 11:15 AM at the steps of the library/museum.

STABLE OF YOUTH/SHAMROCK LANES: Irish Sweepstakes/Mixed Doubles No-Tap Bowling Tournament.  3PM, 5PM, 7PM.

ST.PADDY'S CRUZ-IN: Parade at noon.  Show until 4 PM on Willow Street in Downtown Heppner.  Come enjoy Antique and Classic cars during Heppner's Seventh Annual Cruz-In.

THE GREAT GREEN PARADE 1PM on Main Street.  Antique and classic cars welcome.

CHILDREN'S HOOP SHOOT:  Immediately following parade - 2:30 p.m. Location: By The Stable of Youth, Sponsored by:  HHS Boy's BB Team.

FACE PAINTING:  1-5 PM.  Located at Cornerstone Gallery and Gift Shop on Main Street,

O'KIDDIE TRICYCLE RACES:  Right after the parade for 2-5 year olds.  Meet at drive through area at BEO.  Tricycles will be provided!  This event is sponsored by the Heppner Daycare & Preschool. 

CEILI (pronounced K-Lee): 2–4 PM, upstairs at the Elks.  Irish entertainment featuring John Doherty and The Irish Singers and more!. 

EWE-DO BINGO: 2:30 PM.  Live sheep activity between BEO/AmeriTitle.  Sponsor:  HHS Cheerleaders.

 O’DUCKY RACE: 3 PM.  Starts at the bridge in front of the Courthouse.  Adopt a duck to win a prize of $10 to $100.  Sponsor:  Heppner Colt Football Program.

 ST. PAT'S HAM DINNER & HOMEMADE PIES: 4–7 PM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish Hall at 560 NW Jones Street.   Live musical entertainment on stage, Irish of course! 

BUFFET DINNER: 6–9 PM.  Corn Beef & Cabbage, etc. with music from 9 PM – 2 AM at the Elks.

TEEN-DISCO CLUB NIGHT:  8-11 PM; Ages 14-19 years.  Music, dancing, snack and specialty drink menu - $2 charge.  Location:  Sweet Productions Ice Cream Parlour & Diner

ENTERTAINMENT: LINDY GRAVELLE AND WILL HORYAK, STORYTELLER: 6:30- 9PM at Heppner Elementary School Gymnasium– Funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District, no admission charge.  Drawing for $100 Pot O’Gold.

ENTERTAINMENT: OLD TIME FIDDLERS SHOW - Starting at 6:30 PM - Fairgrounds Dance Hall.  Funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District, no admission charge. 

O'CASINO NIGHT:  8-11 PM - Upstairs Elks Lodge - Fundraiser for St. Patrick's fund.  Raffle tickets on sale for $1 each or 6 for $5.  Come support our fundraiser! 

WEE HOURS O’THE MORNIN’ BREAKFAST 9 PM-3 AM by HHS Boy's Basketball Team.  Location: The Stable of Youth.


 

Sunday, March 15

 

BUCKNUM'S AFTER HOURS BREAKFAST:  1-3 AM   Location:  Bucknum's Bar & Grill

THE STABLE OF YOUTH/SHAMROCK LANES - Irish Sweepstakes/Mixed Doubles No-Tap Bowling Tournament, 10AM - 12 Noon.

CHURCH – Your choice.  Visitors welcome.

VENDOR’S SQUARE – All day at the Neighborhood Center across from the Library/Museum/City Park.

LIND'S CONCESSION:  Opens @9AM - set up in the parking lot of Heppner Family Foods on Main St.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS:  All day at Thompson’s Ranch, 3 miles northwest of Heppner on Bunker Hill Rd. off of Hwy. 74, between mileposts #41 and #42.

IRISH ROAD BOWLING: 1:30 P.M. in Heppner.  Get your team of up to four ready to play.  Location of course will be determined, announced and posted on Saturday. 

(Program subject to change)

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ST. PADDY'S CRUZ-IN

 

Heppner invites you to come and be a part of the 9th St. Paddy's Cruz-In.

 

Assembly of vehicles will begin at 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the northwest entrance to Heppner (formerly Kinzua Millsite) on Hwy. 74.  The Cruz-In parade will begin at noon with entries Cruzin through downtown Heppner and into the parking/show area.

 

Plaque awards will be given for:  Leprechaun's Choice; Mustang Award; Judges Choice

 

Registration is $10.00 by March 11th; $15.00 on site.  Early entries are encouraged and appreciated.  All entries will receive dash plaques.  Fax to 541-676-9650 or mail to St. Paddy's Cruz-In, P.O. Box 1232, Heppner, OR 97836.

 

DISCLAIMER

Sponsors and organizers of the St. Paddy's Cruz-In will accept no liabilities or be responsible for any damage whatsoever during this event or transportation to or from the event.  Enter all events at your own risk.  Upon entering you release to the St. Paddy's Cruz-In the rights to use your vehicle for any advertising, including but not limited to:  shirts, caps, dash plaques, trophies and promotional items without prior written consent or compensation from the City of Heppner St. Patrick's Celebration, Heppner, Oregon, or its sponsor.

 

Signature __________________________________________ Date ____________________

 

Entry # _______________________   Vehicle Info:  _________________________________

 

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Questions:  Contact Heppner Chamber of Commerce 541-676-5536 or www.heppnerchamber@centurytel.net .  Full schedule of events above.

 


 

WEE BIT O’ IRELAND IN HEPPNER

The City of Heppner’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration is rapidly approaching and wonderful things are for planned March 14, 2009, with THE GREAT GREEN PARADE at the top o’ the list. To be sure, it wouldn’t be such a fine parade but for folks like yourself. So won’t ye’ please come, join in the fun and be part o’ the Heppner’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The parade will be Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. It will start at the north end of town near the Green Feed Store and travel Main Street through Heppner, ending up at the intersection of May and Chase Street. All participants twelve and under receive special recognition.

Saturday morning at 11:30 am, we’ll set a sign-in table on the front porch of Green Feed Store. You’ll need to check in there to get your parade number and location. If you want to compete for a ribbon, you’ll need to be sure to be signed in and in place no later than 12:00 noon. Judging will take place during the parade.

This parade is a non-equestrian parade. Please bring your horses to the Fair/Rodeo Parade in August!

NO CANDY OR OTHER ITEMS ARE TO BE THROWN FROM VEHICLES OR WAGONS. You may walk along and hand candy to people, but no throwing!

We’ve included an entry form for you to complete and return; and we’d really be thankin’ye if you could have it back by March 12. Don’t hesitate to call or write if you have questions. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Parade and hope we’ll be hearing from you soon. Remember, the greener the better!

Sincerely,

Tucker Rice & Sheryll Bates,

Parade Committee

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GREAT GREEN PARADE FORM

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

"A Wee Bit O’ Ireland in Heppner, Oregon

Parade - Saturday, March 14

Return to Box 1232, Heppner, OR 97836

For information: Sheryll Bates at 541-676-5536

NAME OF ENTRY ________________________________________

Mailing Address __________________________________________

City, State, Zip ___________________ Phone:__________________

( ) Irish floats & groups ( ) Irish Character & family

( ) Irish bicycle, golf cart, etc. ( ) Musical & Dance Groups

( ) Antique & custom vehicles ( ) Parade/special vehicles

( ) Irish Miscellaneous

PARADE RULES

***NOTE: THIS PARADE IS NON-EQUESTRIAN

All motorized entries must be operated by a licensed driver.

Entrants under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

NO persons will be allowed to ride on the outside of autos or wagons protected seating inside truck or wagon bed is ok.

All entrants agree to maintain suitable insurance which will respond on their behalf and the City’s behalf, for any injury or damage which occurs.

The entrants also agree they are participating in the parade at their own risk and agree to hold the City harmless for any injury or damage that may occur.

All entries must be signed in by noon.

CANDY OR OTHER ITEMS ARE NOT TO BE THROWN FROM VEHICLES OR WAGONS.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE & CERTIFY THIS ENTRY IS NOW, AND WILL REMAIN, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PARADE RULES.

Signature of Responsible party: ____________________________

Describe your entry and type of vehicle if included and state what you want the announcer to say about your entry:

 

 

 

 

We hope you enjoy the weekend. 

Come back, again!

 

 

 

 

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