Tag: Made to Thrive
Step Out with Thanksgiving Day Fun in Hermiston, Stanfield
A pair of local events offer people an opportunity to burn some calories, get some fresh air and support a pair of causes on...
Hermiston School District to Host Bilingual Basketball 3X3 Tournament
The Hermiston School District will host the Bilingual Basketball 3X3 Tournament at Armand Larive Middle School on the weekend of June 8.
The tournament precedes...
Hermiston’s Harrison Park to Expand with New Athletic Playing Fields
Made to Thrive and the Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department will break ground on new athletic playing fields and amenities at Harrison Park on...
Martha’s House to Offer Free Workshop on Mentor Training March 9
Martha’s House, a transitional family housing program in Hermiston, is offering a free mentor training workshop on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 a.m. at...
Sherra Spike Passes Away at 80
Sherra Lynn Spike of Hermiston passed away in Beaverton on Jan. 8, 2024 at the age of 80.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1943...
HERO Sportsplex at EOTEC Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2
The HERO Sportsplex at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center is moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of its development and will...
Umatilla High School CommuniCare Awards $15,000 in Grants
The Umatilla High School CommuniCare Committee has awarded $15,000 to local organizations to provide opportunities for youth in the Umatilla community.
The committee awarded $2,500...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Awards $99,000 in Grants
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) will award $99,065 in spring grants to organizations in West Umatilla and Morrow counties.
The following organizations will benefit...
There’s Still Time to Donate Bicycles for Less Fortunate Children
Tom Denchel Auto Group and Made to Thrive have extended the deadline for donating bicycles to less fortunate children in the community, and they’re...
Hermiston Oregon Sportsplex Scheduled for March Completion
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
Lions Club Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Community
The Hermiston Lions Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary as it continues its focus on students, education, and the serving others.
“It is with great...
Effort Being Made to Collect Bikes for Less Fortunate Children in...
Tom Denchel Auto Group is partnering with Made to Thrive to collect bicycles for less fortunate children in the community.
New bikes of any size...
Council Votes in Favor of Housing, Homeless Shelter & HEROS
The Hermiston City Council had a short, but impactful meeting Monday night with votes that will affect housing availability, the homeless, as well as...
Multi-Sport Complex at EOTEC Expected to Be Ready by Spring 2023
Plans are moving forward on a multi-sport complex at Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC).
The group behind the effort held a ground-breaking ceremony...
Steve Spike Passes Away at 78
Stephen H. “Steve” Spike of Hermiston passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 16, 2022 at the age...
Donations of Winter Clothing Sought for Less Fortunate Families
Made To Thrive is teaming up with Umatilla County Fire District #1 to supply less fortunate families with warm clothing and other items in...
City of Hermiston Doles out More Than $27,000 in Grant Money
The Hermiston Recreation Project Advisory Committee awarded $27,525 in grants to five local organizations.
The grants come from the Transient Room Tax or TRT fund...
Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Set for SAGE Center
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Wednesday, March 18 at 12 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road.
Lunch is...
Hermiston Chamber Shines Spotlight on Its Most Distinguished Citizens
It was a night of emotions, surprises, standing ovations and, above all, deserving winners at Wednesday night’s 50th Distinguished Service Awards Banquet hosted by...
Rich Betz Passes Away at 76
Richard Ernest “Rich” Betz of Hermiston died on Nov. 26, 2019 at the age of 76.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1943 in Bremerton,...