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La Grande, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again La Grande! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could this La Grande scholarship fund your next step in school?
- Whatās at stake for La Grande workers in the OTEC strike talks?
- Which provocative new documentary is headed to La Grandeās film festival?
Also on today's calendar: Scarlet Pimpernel and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Applications open for Soroptimist International of La Grande's 2026 Live Your Dream Awards (elkhornmediagroup.com) ā Women in La Grande who are primary financial providers for their families can now apply for Soroptimist International of La Grandeās 2026 Live Your Dream Awards, offering up to $16,000 toward education or training. With applications due Nov. 15, 2026, the program targets women with financial need who are pursuing vocational or undergraduate studies and meet specific eligibility rules. 
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2. Talks set Aug. 31 in OTEC strike (bakercityherald.com) ā Union negotiators and Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative will meet Aug. 31 to try to end a strike sparked partly by the firing of a La Grande lineman and discipline for another. With wages and retroactive pay also on the table, the outcome could affect local OTEC customers and workers as both sides seek a deal before Labor Day. Ā Ā Ā
3. Bend Documentary Cosmic Heirloom: Buried 400 Years Selected for Eastern Oregon Film Festival (cascadeae.com) ā La Grande will host the Eastern Oregon Film Festival this October, with most screenings at the historic Granada Theatre downtown and related events throughout the weekend. One featured short, Cosmic Heirloom: Buried 400 Years, explores the history and rediscovery of psilocybin and will screen in La Grande after showings in Portland and Bend, drawing statewide creative attention to town. Ā Ā Ā
4. Cross-country season preview: Deep girls team, rebuilding boys squad (philomathnews.com) ā Philomath Highās cross-country coach is eyeing La Grande as a key rival in the chase for this yearās 4A girls state title, noting the Tigersā returning depth after last seasonās championship. The article breaks down Philomathās strong girls squad, rebuilding boys team, and how new OSAA qualifying rules could shape who lines up against La Grande at state. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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The Scarlet Pimpernel ā
Elgin Opera House, 104 N 8th Ave, Elgin
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
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3257277 - Hannah Cashell Volleyball Tournament ā
La Grande SD 1 Gym CE, Gym HS, and Gym MS (Central Elementary School, La Grand -
3276260 - JV/V Girls Soccer at Fruitland ā
La Grande SD 1 708 K Avenue La Grande, OR 97850
1:30 pm -
3276276 - V Boys Soccer vs Umatill ā
La Grande SD 1 708 K Avenue La Grande, OR 97850
4:00 pm -
3280113 - Greenwood Back to School Parade ā
Greenwood Elem 2300 N Spruce St. La Grande, OR 97850
1:30 pm -
3276261 - V Girls Soccer at Bend ā
La Grande SD 1 708 K Avenue La Grande, OR 97850
5:00 pm -
3275938 - V Football at Estacado ā
La Grande SD 1 708 K Avenue La Grande, OR 97850
6:00 pm -
Scarlet Pimpernel ā
Elgin Opera House, 104 N 8th Ave, Elgin
12:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
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š Events Nearby
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3314771 - Back to School Open House ā
Island City Elem 10201 W 4th St. La Grande, OR 97850
3:00 pm -
3311697 - Meet Your Teacher ā
La Grande SD 1 701 H Ave. La Grande, OR 97850
3:30 pm -
3275937 - JV Football at Redmond ā
La Grande SD 1 708 K Avenue La Grande, OR 97850
4:00 pm -
3305484 - Greenwood Back-to-School/Meet the Teacher BBQ ā
La Grande SD 1 2300 N Spruce St. La Grande, OR 97850
4:00 pm
Friday August 28
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Check out my new group: Police and fire updates Everyone who is interested is welcome to join.
Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/tjrvvwirb/ (Nextdoor West La Grande)
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in La Grande. Apply here.
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee - Full Time in La Grande. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Grande here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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