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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:04:59 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-04-02T22:04:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Get Ready to Rewind: Preliminary Reunion Events Are Here!</title>
      <link>https://phsclassof86.us/blog/save-the-date</link>
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&lt;p&gt;Cue the mixtape, tease the bangs, and dust off the neon because our &lt;strong&gt;40-Year Class Reunion weekend&lt;/strong&gt; is starting to take shape, and it is already looking totally unforgettable.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to share the &lt;strong&gt;preliminary lineup of events&lt;/strong&gt; for reunion weekend, happening &lt;strong&gt;August 7-8, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. This weekend is all about reconnecting, laughing until your cheeks hurt, swapping stories from then and now, and celebrating the amazing people who made the &lt;strong&gt;Class of 1986&lt;/strong&gt; what it was and still is.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The primary goal of the committee is to bring as many classmates together as possible with reasonable costs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;This year’s theme is &lt;strong&gt;’80s Remix&lt;/strong&gt;, and the playlist is already sounding pretty good.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Cue the mixtape, tease the bangs, and dust off the neon because our &lt;strong&gt;40-Year Class Reunion weekend&lt;/strong&gt; is starting to take shape, and it is already looking totally unforgettable.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to share the &lt;strong&gt;preliminary lineup of events&lt;/strong&gt; for reunion weekend, happening &lt;strong&gt;August 7-8, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;. This weekend is all about reconnecting, laughing until your cheeks hurt, swapping stories from then and now, and celebrating the amazing people who made the &lt;strong&gt;Class of 1986&lt;/strong&gt; what it was and still is.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The primary goal of the committee is to bring as many classmates together as possible with reasonable costs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;This year’s theme is &lt;strong&gt;’80s Remix&lt;/strong&gt;, and the playlist is already sounding pretty good.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h2&gt;Friday, August 7, 2026&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;h3&gt;Informal Fun&lt;img src="https://phsclassof86.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/2026-0807-PubCrawl.png?width=200&amp;amp;height=300&amp;amp;name=2026-0807-PubCrawl.png" width="200" height="300" alt="2026-0807-PubCrawl" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 200px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Friday night will kick things off with a relaxed, come-as-you-are vibe. The &lt;strong&gt;PHS Hall of Fame Ceremony &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;induction &lt;/span&gt;will be held that evening, and we would also love to keep the energy going with some informal class gatherings during and afterward.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Nothing too structured. Nothing too fancy. Just a chance to find your people, raise a glass, and ease into reunion weekend one stop at a time. Think of it as the opening track on the reunion mixtape. Casual, fun, and the perfect way to get the weekend started.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Where would you like to go next? Of course, we will all probably end up at the Bow...because, well. It's the BOW, right?&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h4 style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;6:00&amp;nbsp;to 8:00 - Cerebella Winery&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h4&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We are kicking off the evening at Cerebella with an informal gathering with an evening of your choice of beverages and fun snacks. Time to mix, mingle and reconnect! We have some fun things planned for the evening, but we don't want to give it all away just yet!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;More details will be shared as plans are finalized, but for now, mark your calendar and plan to join in for a laid-back evening of catching up and making new memories.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h2&gt;Saturday, August 8, 2026&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;img src="https://phsclassof86.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/2026-0808_PoolParty.png?width=200&amp;amp;height=300&amp;amp;name=2026-0808_PoolParty.png" width="200" height="300" alt="2026-0808_PoolParty" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 200px; float: left; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px;"&gt;’80s Remix&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Saturday is where the reunion really turns up the volume.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h4&gt;12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Pool Party at Birch Creek Golf Course&lt;/h4&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Grab your sunglasses, your favorite summer gear, and your reunion spirit because Saturday afternoon is all about fun in the sun. We will be gathering at &lt;strong&gt;Birch Creek Golf Course&lt;/strong&gt; for a &lt;strong&gt;Pool Party&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;12:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;This is your chance to relax, hang out, and enjoy the day with classmates in a casual setting. &lt;strong&gt;Food and beverages will be on your own&lt;/strong&gt;, so come ready to kick back, mingle, and soak in the good vibes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;It is the perfect daytime hangout before we trade poolside chatter for dance floor throwbacks later that evening. Swimsuits are optional. Wait, that could inspire misbehavior! IF you want to jump in, you must wear a swimsuit, everyone else, clothing is &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;NOT &lt;/span&gt;optional!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h4&gt;&lt;img src="https://phsclassof86.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Posts/2026-0808_Dinner.png?width=200&amp;amp;height=300&amp;amp;name=2026-0808_Dinner.png" width="200" height="300" alt="2026-0808_Dinner" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 200px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px;"&gt;6:00 PM&amp;nbsp; - ’80s Remix Semi-Formal Dinner&lt;/h4&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;When the sun goes down, it is time to turn the reunion dial straight to awesome.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;Join us at &lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; for our &lt;strong&gt;’80s Remix Semi-Formal Dinner&lt;/strong&gt;, featuring an &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;upscale &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;buffet-style dinner, DJ, dancing, and a cash bar&lt;/strong&gt;. This will be the main event of the weekend, where the music gets louder, the memories get sweeter, and the dance floor hopefully gets just the right amount of dramatic.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We are excited to announce we have locked down the &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Vert Auditorium&lt;/span&gt;. There is plenty of room for dinner and conversations but whether you are ready to turn it up or chill out, we have a party room and the "Secret Garden" to enjoy!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Expect a night that blends reunion elegance with just the right splash of 80's fun. Whether you were all about pop, rock, new wave, or power ballads, this is your moment to show up, celebrate, and maybe prove you still know every word to the songs that defined the era. And YOU get to decide the playlist!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h2&gt;Stay Tuned&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Be sure to check this page periodically as we will keep it updated as more information is available.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;For now, save the date, spread the word, and start getting ready for a weekend that promises to be equal parts nostalgia, laughter, and 80s magic.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Class of 1986&lt;/strong&gt; is getting back together, and this reunion is already shaping up to be totally rad.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>Updates</category>
      <category>Class of 86</category>
      <category>Reunion</category>
      <category>Pendleton, Oregon</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>sharioswald@outlook.com (Shari Oswald)</author>
      <guid>https://phsclassof86.us/blog/save-the-date</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-11T04:21:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Can You Believe it's Been 40 Years???</title>
      <link>https://phsclassof86.us/blog/2025-0103</link>
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 &lt;a href="https://phsclassof86.us/blog/2025-0103" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://phsclassof86.us/hubfs/reunion.jpg" alt="Group of 1986 Classmates" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Can you believe its' been 40 years?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &amp;nbsp;We have started the planning process for next year. No real details yet but we have GREAT ideas! We would love to include as many of our current and former classmates as possible and we need your help!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Can you believe its' been 40 years?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; &amp;nbsp;We have started the planning process for next year. No real details yet but we have GREAT ideas! We would love to include as many of our current and former classmates as possible and we need your help!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h2&gt;What do we need from you?&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span&gt;Door #1 - Update Your Contact Info and Profile&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;If you would, please use the button below to complete a form to update your current contact information as well as any optional details you would like to share.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span&gt;Door #2 - Use the Form to Add Classmates&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;It's been 10 years or more and people's lives and connections change. Many have left social media so our previous methods of contact may not be effective, so please forward this email to classmates or, with their permission, add them using them form as well. (Everyone has the right to opt out at any time).&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span&gt;Door #3 - Opt-Out of the Communications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;We hope you would like to connect and stay in touch but respect your privacy and your wishes. If you choose to opt-out, we wish you well!&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;h2&gt;Stay tuned for more updates to come!&lt;/h2&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Let 'er Buck!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span&gt;The PHS Class of '86 Reunion Committee&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
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      <category>Updates</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:39:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>sharioswald@outlook.com (Shari Oswald)</author>
      <guid>https://phsclassof86.us/blog/2025-0103</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-01-04T02:39:07Z</dc:date>
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