The width, height and trailer length restrictions on Interstate 84 between Meacham and La Grande have been lifted.

I-84 westbound was restricted to 14 feet in width, while eastbound lanes were restricted to 12 feet in width. There were additional trailer length, overall length and height restrictions in place, depending on direction of travel.

In addition, the westbound on-ramp from U.S. 30 to I-84 near Exit 259 (west end ofLa Grande) is now re-opened.

There may be occasional, short-term lane closures over the next couple weeks, but the freeway is back to two-lane traffic for both eastbound and westbound freeways between mileposts 260 and 246 (La Grande to Kamela Interchange).

Motor carriers should direct questions to the Over-Dimension Permits Unit at 503-373-0000. The Over-Dimension Permits Unit is available between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed on state holidays and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays for staff meetings.

Swap Halloween candy for prizes

Joseph Martinez Orthodontics is hosting a “Sweet Swap” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 904 Sixth St., La Grande. Kids can exchange their excess trick-or-treating candy for prizes and enter to win a grand prize.

Co-sponsors of the swap are local dentists Drs. Koza, McLean, Morris, Kruse, Kilpatrick, Nearing, Mayes and McMahan.

Learn to contra dance at free workshop

The Art Center at the Old Library will host a free contra dance workshop at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Newcomers are welcome anytime. No experience, partner or special clothes are required. The Art Center is located at 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande. For more information, call 541-962-9355.

Nile Club meets Monday morning

The Union County Nile Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Golden Harvest Restaurant in La Grande.

Imbler School Board holds special session

IMBLER – The Imbler School District Board of Directors will meet for a special session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 1 of the high school.

The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss maintenance/transportation staffing.

Cattlemen to nominate officers

ISLAND CITY – Union County Cattlemen will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Ag Service Center in Island City.

The group will accept nominations for officers. The business meeting is open to the public.

For more information, contact Pat Larson, Union County Cattlemen secretary, at 541-963-9387.

First Christian Church Bazaar set Saturday

The La Grande First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host its annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The church is located at 901 Penn.

Make appointment for energy assistance

Community Connection has funds available for utility payment assistance in Union, Wallowa, Baker, and Grant counties. Contact your local Community Connection office for more information or to apply.

Funds are limited.

In Union County, stop by 1504 Albany St., La Grande, or call 541-963-7532. In Wallowa County, stop by 702 N.W. First St. Enterprise, or call 541-426-3840.

Sen. Merkley to visit Enterprise, EOU

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., will host a town hall meeting at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Terminal Gravity Brew Pub, 803 S.E. School St., Enterprise.

That evening, the senator will be on the Eastern Oregon University campus at 6:30 p.m. in the Hoke Union Building, Room 301.

Veterans invited to participate

ELGIN – A Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Stella Mayfield auditorium in Elgin. Any Elgin-area veterans who would like to participate in the ceremony can call 541-437-2021 and ask for Peggy Anthony or Emily Sorensen.