A benefit dinner will be held in memory of Colton Poulson on Oct. 23 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Burns Elks Lodge. All money raised will go to the Poulson family to help defray funeral costs, hospital bills, travel costs and time lost at work. To donate items to the silent auction, or for more information, call Katie Kahn at 541-589-3297, or Zoe Thompson at 541-416-4540.

The Harney County CattleWomen will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, at noon at the Bistro.

Disabled Services Advisory Council (DSAC) meets every fourth Thursday at the State Office Building small conference room, 809 West Jackson, at 1:30 p.m.

Harney County Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors meets the fourth Thursday of each month at the Rory and Ryan Best Western in Hines from 5-7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Tai Chi  is held every Thursday at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All ages are  welcome to participate.

The Chamber Music Society Bell Ringers meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. For more information call Carol Sawyer at 573-6886.

Kiwanis Club of Burns-Hines meets for a no-host luncheon each Thursday at Glory Days Pizza, 690 Oregon Ave., at noon.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS #630) meets each Thursday at Hines City Hall, 101 East Barnes, at noon.  Anyone who has pounds to lose is welcome. Call 573-2896.

The Boys & Girls Club holds karaoke each Thursday. Members of all ages are welcome to join Hanna in the education room for a program that promotes the art of singing, as well as a fun way to practice reading skills.

Teen Night is held at the Boys & Girls Club each Thursday, from 6-7 p.m. for all teenagers.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Thursday at the Foursquare Church, at 7 p.m.

Medicare D, Senior Health Insurance and Patient Assist (needy meds) trained volunteers will be at the Harney County Senior Center each Thursday, from 1-4 p.m. This will be for seniors, disabled and low-income people. Appointments are required; call the Senior Center at 573-6024.