Considering purchasing or selling an Eastern Oregon ranch? Maybe you have a ranch in the Oregon area that you need to sell; whatever your need the real estate brokerage of Ranch'n'Home is your source for finding the best ranches that meet your criteria and your budget or selling the ranch for top dollar. Buying The Eastern Oregon area is a veritable pantheon of the beautiful rolling fields, white fences, and acres and acres of pasture land. This is really a beautiful part of the country and if you're interested in purchasing one of these ranches for sale you could literally spend hours traversing the Internet looking for the right ranch and the right piece of land. Or, you can simply contact one of our agents that specialize in ranch properties. Whether you're looking for farmland, vin... 08/15/2012

La Grande Oregon Home Staging Tips Jeff D. Clark, Principal Broker, ABR, GRI, RPCV   Staging your home is an instrumental part of the selling process.  It helps to expedite the sale and increase your profits. According to National Association of Realtor statistics, staged homes "stay on the market 83 percent less than a home that has not been staged."  The team at John J Howard and Associates is ready to assist you in this important part of the home selling process.     An example of a before/after at a listing on mine.  -Jeff You can begin staging before we come to your home for a market analysis.  Start by grabbing a few boxes and heading into a room.  You can de-clutter a room by packing up items you don't use everyday.  You will be moving anyway right?  Take some of the books off th... 06/26/2012

  Day 82 – March 22, 2012,  Thursday Junk Yard Dogs perform at Bud Jackson's Date: March 23, 2012 - March 24, 2012 Event Description The Junk Yard Dogs performs live at Bud Jackson's Sportman's Bar & Grill Event Location Bud Jackson's, 2209 Adams Ave., La Grande Date/Time Information Music starts at 9 p.m. on both nights. Contact Information:  541.962.7858 Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move! PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.  03/22/2012

  Day 81, March 21, 2012,  Wednesday       Next week:   Wednesday 3/28/2012 1:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Roseburg High School  at the Optimist ball field in La Grande.   Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move!   PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.    03/21/2012

  366  Things To Do in Union County, Oregon  – 2012     Day 80   Day 80 – March 20, 2012,  Tuesday   VALLEY OF CHARMS   The Union county Chamber of Commerce “Valley of Charms” is  a wonderful way to discover all the treasures of Union County.   You can collect frun peweter charms and enjoy the variety of shops, breathtaking scenery, and delightful Union county communities along the way.    Start your journey at the Union County Chamber of Commerce, 207 Depot Street in La Grande, Oregon with your first two charms and a bracelet for only $5, then continue your journey and collect them all.   Charms are just $1.00 to $1.50 each, and are available from businesses participating in this fun activity.     So, go visit the Union County Chamber of Commerce and get your bracelet and a map (http:/... 03/20/2012

  366  Things To Do in Union County, Oregon  – 2012     Day 79   Day 79  – March 19, 2012,  Monday   Mark your calendar for March 22, 2012   Matt Cooper X-tet  at Ten Depot, 10 Depot Street, La Grande, OR   Phone:  541.963.8766   Matt Cooper’s acid jazz X-tet will be delivering the goods.   March 22, 2012 8:00-10 pm   Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move!   PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.        ****************************************************************************   03/19/2012

  Day 61 – March 1, 2012  Wednesday   Roscoe Wilson solo exhibit at EOU   Date: February 10, 2012 - March 2, 2012   http://www.eou.edu/art   Event Description A Solo exhibit by the Ohio artist.   Event Location Nightingale Gallery, Loso Hall, EOU    Date/Time Information Opening at 6pm, on Feb. 10. Show runs until Mar. 2, and the gallery is open M-F, 11-4.   Contact Information   send an email   Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move!    PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.      03/01/2012

  Day 45 – February 14, 2012, Tuesday On the 16th of February, Thursday, Ten Depot will have live Jimmy Lloyd Ray as their entertainment.    Enjoy dinner, music and spirits. Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move! PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.  02/14/2012

  366  Things To Do in Union County, Oregon -- 2012  Day 40   Day 40, February 9, 2012,Thursday   Chamber Annual Banquet   Date: February 17, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM   Event Description The most talked about, most anticipated event of the year! Attend this annual banquet event and enjoy the company of your peers.  Table, banquet, and bar sponsorships available.       Event Location Blue Mountain Conference Center, 404 12th St., La Grande, OR   view a map   Contact Information   Union County Chamber,  541-963-8588 or email  info@unioncountychamber.org   Fees/Admission   Tickets are $35 per person.       ****************************************************************************   Day 41 – February 10, 2012, Friday       Mark your calendar for the THIRD THURSDAY ART WALK   Date:  F... 02/14/2012

  Day 40, February 9, 2012,Thursday Chamber Annual Banquet Date: February 17, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Description The most talked about, most anticipated event of the year! Attend this annual banquet event and enjoy the company of your peers.  Table, banquet, and bar sponsorships available.   Event Location Blue Mountain Conference Center, 404 12th St., La Grande, OR   view a map Contact Information Union County Chamber,  541-963-8588 or email  info@unioncountychamber.org Fees/Admission Tickets are $35 per person. Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move! PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@... 02/09/2012

  Day 37 – February 6, 2012,  Monday CREATIVE CLASSES FOR KIDS at the Arts Center at the Old Library                 Address:  1006 Penn, La Grande, OR  97850    541-624-2800.   EXPLORING 3-D ART,     Four Wednesdays,   February 8-29,   4-5 pm The primary medium of this class is clay, however, we will also learn how to create sculptures by combining found objects and traditional art materials.  We will learn to sculpt with clay and build handmade ceramic pots.  Ages 6-11.  Cost  $30 members, $40 non-members.  Instructor:  Jessie Street.  ************************************************************************************ Day 38 – February 7, 2012, Tuesday Tomorrow evening!   SEWING BASICS 4 Wednesdays  6 – 7:30 pm,  February 8, 15, 22, 29 The first two weeks will be spent learning basic... 02/07/2012

        Day 36 – February 5, 2012,  Sunday   MARK YOUR CALENDARS for every Tuesday at 7:00 pm for   FOLK DANCING   2nd Saturday Contra Dancing at 7:30   The NORTHEAST OREGON FOLKLORE SOCIETY offers a variety of dancing every Tuesday evening and on the 2nd Saturdays throughout the year.  No previous dance experience is necessary, as all dances are taught and partners are provided.  Tuesday dances:  donations encouraged, Saturday dances:  small admission at the door.  Call Mark for more info:  541-962-9355   Day 35 – February 4, 2012, Saturday   CREATIVE CLASSES FOR KIDS at the Arts Center at the Old Library                 Address:  1006 Penn, La Grande, OR  97850    541-624-2800.       EXPLORATION IN MEDIA     Four Thursdays,   February 9 – March 1  4-5 pm   In this class we will explor... 02/03/2012

  Day 32 – February 1, 2012  Wednesday Tonight!    PAINTING WORKSHOP with Jan Clark Jan’s classes take students through a step-by-step process with no drawing required.   Classes accommodate those with no experience up to intermediate skill level.  Supply lists and photos of the projects will be available when you register.   Questions on supplies – call Jan Clark at 541-962-7853 or email her at janclarkstudio@yahoo.com.  RED POPPIES – WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Four Thursdays – March 1, 8, 15, and 22   6 pm to 9 pm Bright red poppies flaunt their petals against a green background.  Cost:  members $65, non members $75 Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move!  PS.  If you... 02/01/2012

  Day 31 – January 31, 2012, Tuesday   VALLEY OF CHARMS   The Union county Chamber of Commerce “Valley of Charms” is  a wonderful way to discover all the treasures of Union County.   You can collect frun peweter charms and enjoy the variety of shops, breathtaking scenery, and delightful Union county communities along the way.    Start your journey at the Union County Chamber of Commerce, 207 Depot Street in La Grande, Oregon with your first two charms and a bracelet for only $5, then continue your journey and collect them all.   Charms are just $1.00 to $1.50 each, and are available from businesses participating in this fun activity.     So, go visit the Union County Chamber of Commerce and get your bracelet and a map (http://www.unioncountychamber.org/read_file.php?content_type=PDF&fil... 01/31/2012

  Day 23 – January 23, 2012,  Monday   Tonight!   Creative Classes for Kids and the art Center at the Old Library   Preschool  - Exploring art   Four Mondays  2:00 – 2:45 PM   Session #1 – January 23 – February 13   Session #2 – February 27 – March 19   We will be exploring fun new ways of using a broad range of art materials.  We will use clay, paper, paint – the possibilities are as endless as our giggles.  We will work on developing find motor skills through guided exploration with tools to make different shapes and effects.  Ages:  3 – 6.  Cost per session $30 members, $40 non-members.  Instructor:  Jessie Street   Address:  1006 Penn, La Grande, OR    Art center hours:  w – Sat 10 am to 2 pm.  Phone:  541-624-2800   ******************************************************************... 01/23/2012

  Day 21, January 21, 2012, Saturday   VISIT ART EXHIBIT AT  ART CENTER AT THE OLD LIBRARY   January 13 – February 3  “Reflections:  An Exhibit of Artist Self Portraits”   1006 Penn Avenue (P. O. Box 1479), La Grande, OR  97850   Art Center Hours:   W – Sat, 10 am to 2 pm.  Phone:   541-624-2800   Day 22 – January 22, 2012, Sunday   This sounds like fun….  Take a “Handbuilt & Wheel Thrown Ceramics” Class at the   Art Center at the Old Library.  1006 Penn Avenue (P. O. Box 1479), La Grande, OR  97850   Five Tuesdays  6:30 – 8:30 pm   Session #1:  January 24 – February 21   Session #2:  February 24 – March 27   Students also receive free open studio access.  Build, glaze, take home and use your own handmade pottery!  An introduction to wheel throwing will be available to those interested ... 01/20/2012

  Day 20 – January 20, 2012, Friday   Coming up next Sunday evening…. Burns Night Supper   Date:   January 22, 2012 Time:   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM   Event Description:   Join the Celtic Society of Eastern Oregon in celebrating the 253rd birthday of Robert Burns, "The Bard of Caledonia," 1759-1796. The CSEO Burns Night Supper will be hosted by Sandy Sorrells and the good folks of the Ten Depot Street Restaurant and Bar.  This is a semi-formal event and is limited to 100 tickets.  Tickets must be purchased by Jan. 15, 2012.   Event Location 10 Depot St., La Grande, OR   Contact Information:  Alan Roy Johnston, 541-975-3952 or  send an email   Fees/Admission:  $25 per person.   Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-91... 01/20/2012

  Day 19 – January 19, 2012, Thursday In the mood for some basketball?   Tomorrow La Grande High School will be playing Ontario High School here in La Grande.  Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move! PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.  01/19/2012

  Day 18 – January 18, 2012,  Wednesday   Take a Class at the Art Center At The Library – Lots of things to choose from:   Kids classes, group classes, private lessons, music lessons, art classes, and much more!    To Download a class Brochure winter 2012, click here:  http://www.lagrandelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Class-Brochure-Winter-2012.pdf     Posted by Cindy Arnoldus, Realtor, ABR, GRI, Broker of Century 21 Eagle Cap Realty.  cindy@lagrandehomes.com,  541-910-8073, www.LaGrandeHomes.com.   It’s Your Move!   PS.  If you have an idea, place or event that you would like featured, please email Cindy at cindy@lagrandehomes.com.   Thank you.    01/19/2012

  Day 11 – January 11, 2012,  Wednesday   A must see!  Mark your Calendars for this coming Friday, January 13, 2012 for   Matt Cooper Piano Recital   Date: January 13, 2012   http://www.eou.edu/music   Event Description Professor of Music, Matt Cooper, will be performing at EOU.   Event Location Groth Recital Hall, Loso Hall,  Eastern Oregon University   Date/Time Information January 13, 2012, check http://www.eou.edu for current time   Contact Information:  http://www.eou.edu/music   Fees/Admission:  Free.       ****************************************************************************    Day 12 – January 12, 2012,  Thursday   Another community event that’s coming up and starts this Friday, also at EOU, is the   Art Exhibit: "Meaning to Glue"   Dates:   January 13, 2012 - February 3,... 01/10/2012