Community Corner
🌱 How the new Boise–Portland bus could change trips from Ontario
And on the Ontario Patch calendar - Buckin Country
Hey there, Ontario! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new Boise–Portland bus could change trips from Ontario
Also on today's calendar: Karaoke for a Cause and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Ontariofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Ontariofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 31.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New long-distance bus route linking Boise and Portland launches Dec. 15 (idahostatesman.com) — Ontario residents will soon have a new daily bus option connecting them to both Boise and Portland, with service starting December 15 and a scheduled stop right in town. Operated by Northwestern Stage Lines and partially funded by the Oregon Department of Transportation, the route links Ontario to airports, Amtrak, and other regional and national bus lines, expanding affordable long-distance travel choices. 
📸 Around Ontario
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ontario
★ Featured events ★
- Buckin Country
Cowboys Bar & Grill, 830 SE 1st Ave, Ontario
8:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Karaoke for a Cause
The Frosty Badger , 505 NW 1st St , Ontario
6:00 pm - May Roberts Winter Concert
Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum , 676 SW 5th Ave , Ontario - OMS/OHS Band Winter Concert
Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum , 676 SW 5th Ave , Ontario - District Literacy Night
OMS Cafeteria
6:00 pm - Three Day Weekend
Cowboys Bar & Grill , 830 SE 1st Ave , Ontario
8:00 pm - SHOT GLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY @ Cowboys Bar & Grill
Cowboys Bar & Grill , 830 SE 1st Ave , Ontario
8:00 pm - Cheyenne West
Cowboys Bar & Grill , 830 SE 1st Ave , Ontario
8:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Saturday December 27
📣 Ontario Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Luke Cleaver: Julius Caesar scene performances-Mr. Lamb
Nyssa High School - Auditorium
9:00 am - OMS/OHS Band/Choir Concert
Ontario High School , 1115 W Idaho Ave , Ontario
7:00 pm - Regional Robotics competition
Nyssa Elementary School - MacHall-Bathrooms, MacHall-Cafeteria Side, MacHall-Main Gym, MacHall-Side Room
9:00 am - Comedy at the Rock Store
The Rock Store Taphouse , 2499 OR-201 , Nyssa
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our sweet baby girl has gone missing :( we live off 16th Ave in payette.
If you see her please call 541-216-3507 she is very loved and extremely missed. She was our 5 year old daughters bday gift. (Nextdoor Ontario) - Hi this is for the people that found the black kitty on Allen, i haven't been able to find the kittys owner anywhere so if you want to keep her im sure it will be ok!
And this way she will have a stable home not out on the streets in the cold any more! She really is a sweet kitty! (Nextdoor NW 4th Ave)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Ontario. Apply here.
- Simplot posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (Crew D) Ontario, OR in Ontario. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ontario here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baker City
- Baker City OSP busts California fugitive (elkhornmediagroup.com)
- Lighting the night and collecting food in Baker City (bakercityherald.com)
- BAKER SWIMMING: Bulldog boys 1st, girls 3rd in season-opening meet (bakercityherald.com)
Ok Ontario! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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