James Turk with Active 4 Life explains who they are and how they got started. Then he promotes the Falling for Bingo event on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vert Auditorium in Pendleton. For more information, call 541-962-5843.

Oregon East Symphony Executive Director J.D. Kindle previews the 2024-2025 season opening concert "Ode to Joy: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony" with performances on Sat., Nov. 9, 7 p.m. at Hermiston High School and Sun., Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m. at the Vert Auditorium in Pendleton. He also talks about the Holiday Music Festival, Sun., Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. at the Vert Auditorium. To learn more, visit https://www.oregoneastsymphony.org/