2012

February 1
Hector Olivera Community Concert
7:30 pm
Location: FRCC Meyer McLean Theatre
Contact: (208) 452-3171 or (541) 473-3080

February 3
Knights of Columbus Crab & Steak Feed
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: St. Peter School
Contact: David Stiefvater (541) 881-6491

February 4
18th Annual Center Ball
"Out of Africa" - Music by The Treasure Valley Swing Band
Tickets: $50 per person - limited ticket available
(Must be 21 years of age to attend)
Social Hour: 8:00 pm / Dancing: 9:00 pm - Midnight
Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center
Contact: Four Rivers Cultural Center (541) 889-8191

February 4
The Library is hosting a poetry Contest for All Ages and Judy Cox will have a Poetry Workshop for Elementary Students
1:00 pm
Location: Ontario Community Library (388 SW 2nd Ave., Ontario)

February 9
Cairo Chili Feed
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Cairo Elementary School
Contact: Cairo Elementary (541) 889-5745

February 9
Comedy Classic Comedy Night
Featuring Marcus
8:00 pm
Tickets: $5 available January 27th at the Ontario & Payette Hanigan Dealerships.
Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center Theatre (676 SW 5th Ave., Ontario)
Contact: Hanigan Dealerships Ontario (541) 889-8989 / Payette (208) 642-3348

February 9
Malheur Country Historical Society Meeting
Speaker: Clint Shock, History of Farming Practices
12 Noon
Location: Sizzler Restaurant

February 11
Relay for Life Team Captain Summit
6:00 pm
Location: TVCC
Contact: Karma Warner (208) 989-7296 or at karmawarner@gmail.com
Website: www.ontariorelay.org

February 11
Soroptimist Wine & Chocolate Affaire & Bazaar
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: Presold 2 for $10 or $10 at the Door
Bring non-perishable food item for a free raffle ticket
Tickets available at Care-O-Sell or Smith's Pack and Ship
Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center
Contact: Norma (208) 642-3819

February 11
Annual Presbyterian Stew Feed
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Bethany Presbyterian Church
Contact: Marilyn Rowe (541) 889-5690

February 13-17
Ontario Chiropractic's 2nd Annual Have a Heart for Kids
Offering a free spinal and chiropractic screening to children
(newborns - 12 Years old)
Included in your child's visit:
Discussion of health concerns/development
Spinal & joint screenings
Recommendations for nutrition/exercise
Recommendations for the child athlete
Q&A regarding chiropractic for children
First Treatment, if Indicated/Desired
Schedule Appointment: Ontario Chiropractic (541) 889-7797

February 14
Malheur County SWCD Annual Meeting

12 Noon / RSVP Required by Feb. 3^rd -$3 Roast Beef dinner w/dessert

Location: Ontario Boulevard Grange

Contact: (541) 889-2588 ext. 101

February 14
Faith in Action Annual Luncheon with Keynote Speaker, Pastor Alice McGee, Church in the Woods.  Faith in Action is a vision-sharing among churches to help improve the quality of life for kids, families, and neighbors.
Location: Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario
Contact: Kelly Poe, Commission on Children & Families (541) 889-4317

February 15
Ontario Chamber Networking & Leadership Program
"Education & Media Relations"
8:00 am

February 16
Ontario Chamber Ag Forum
7:00 am
Location: Malheur Economic Development Office

February 16
3rd Annual Sustainable Agriculture Symposium
"Soil Health Today" Presented by by Payette & Malheur County Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Featured Speakers: Ray Archuleta PhD Conservation Agronomist USDA-NRCS, Don Huber, PhD Plant Pathologist, Gary Zimmer President Midwestern Bio-Ag, Linda Rowe Malheur County Soil & Water Conservation Dist.
- Also Visit Ag Vendors -
8:30 am to 4:00 pm - Registration begins at 8:00 am - Reg. Fee $20 w/lunch
Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center
Contact: (208) 648-4402 ext. 102 Email: johna.gabiola@id.nacdnet.net or lrowe@malcoswcd.org (541) 889-9689 ext. 114

February 16
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Lasagna & Salad Buffet Luncheon $6
Meet & Greet Artist Candy Collins
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

February 17
Legislative Hotline
7:00 am
Location: Ontario School District Administrative Building

February 17-18
TVCC One Act Play "The Beggar and the Queen"
7:30 pm
Free - but donations are welcomed
Location: FRCC Meyer McLean Theatre
Contact: TVCC Performing Arts Dept. (541) 881-5950

February 20
Ontario Chamber Office Closed
President's Day

February 23
Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting
6:00 pm
Location: TVCC
Contact: Karma Warner (208) 989-7296 or at karmawarner@gmail.com

February 24-26
Treasure Valley Believe in a Cure Bowling
Fundraiser to help strike out cancer
Location: Sunset Lanes

February 25
Ontario Basque Dinner & Dance
6:00 pm
Tickets: $20 Adults / $7.50 age 3-12
Contact Martin Espil for tickets at (970) 629-5266
Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center

February 25
Four Rivers No Limit Texas Hold'Em Poker Championship
$50 Buy in - Prizes for Top Ten
Registration 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Tournament starts at 6:00 pm
All proceeds benefit Four Rivers Health Care Free Clinic
Location: Clarion Inn
Contact: Community Building Supply (541) 889-3078

February 28
Ontario Chamber Board Meeting
7:00 am
Location: Ontario Chamber Office

February 29
Career Day
In the Morning
Asking employers and/or employees from local businesses, who present a variety of positions, to participate by speaking to our students about their careers.  Divided into 4 sessions about 45 min. long. Contact Career center for information or to sign up for a time slot.
Location: Ontario High School
Contact: Carlos Nunez OHS Career Center (541) 889-5309 ext 254

February tba
JACL Crab Feed
6:00 Dinner and Silent Auction / 7:30 pm Live Auction
Location: Four Rivers Cultural Center
Contact: Janet Komoto (541) 889-6485