No Democrat meeting

JOHN DAY – The regular monthly meeting of the Grant County Central Democratic Committee, Wednesday, April 21, will not be held, so members can attend the Day of Remembrance.

Gluten-free workshop

JOHN DAY – A gluten-free workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in the health department building’s Johnnie Titus room.

The workshop, sponsored by the Grant County OSU Extension office, will feature demonstrations on making English muffins, pie shells and hamburger buns.

For information, call Sandy Bupp at 541-575-0332.

Candlelight vigil

JOHN DAY – Grant-Harney County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) will hold a “candlelight vigil” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the stoplight in John Day.

The event is intended to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect in our area. April is designated as National Child Abuse Awareness Month. For more information, call 541-575-5574.

Writing workshop

DAYVILLE – The River Valley Writers Group presents a writing workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the C Bar C Ranch in Dayville.

Michael Aune from Lynden, Wash. will give a presentation on combining creative writing with black and white photography. Writer Richard Mack from La Grande will read from his poetry, essay and fiction works.

The cost is $12 a person, which includes lunch and beverages. For more information, call Kelly Cooper at 541-987-2462.

Foundation dinner

JOHN DAY – The annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dinner and Benefit Auction will be held Saturday, April 24, in Trowbridge Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds.

Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner set to start at 5:30 p.m. and the auction to follow at 7:30. For ticket information call Gale Wall at 541-575-2661.

Dinner theater

SENECA – The Seneca School Junior High presents a dinner theater performance of “Murder in the Heir,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 24.

The evening includes a lasagna dinner with dessert.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children under 12, or $40 for a family pass.

Seating is limited; call Seneca School at 541-542-2542 for reservations.

Bingo night

MONUMENT – Everyone is invited to an evening of bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24, to benefit the Monument Senior Center.

Potluck will be at halftime. Call 541-934-2071.

Back to Broadway

JOHN?DAY – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents “Back to Broadway,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24.

Enjoy such hits as “I?Dreamed a Dream,” “Matchmaker” and “It’s a Hard-knock Life.” Dessert will be provided and admission is free. More info: call Amy Cook, 541-575-0778.

Meet a Republican

JOHN?DAY – The community is invited to meet Shane Dinkel, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, at 6 p.m. Monday, April 26, at the Outpost.

Mad Hatters will meet

JOHN DAY – The Grant County Mad Hatters will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Kountry Lanes. Call Norma Rynearson at 541-820-3597 for more information.

Hunger fund-raiser

CANYON CITY – Humbolt Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders will hold a “hunger meal” fund-raiser from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in the cafeteria.

The meal will be simple, comparable to one school children in Kenya might get for lunch. People are asked to donate what they might spend on food for a day.

At 7 p.m., the students will present “Voices for Africa,” a mixture of vocal and instrumental music, as well as information about Kenya.

Proceeds will help the Kenya Team 2010 build a cook shed at Nkanga School in Kenya. For more information, call Louise Kienzle at 541-575-0454.

Diabetes series

JOHN DAY – Blue Mountain Hospital will sponsor a free, two-day series on diabetes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with a lunch break, Wednesday, April 28, and 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, April 29.

Participants should attend both classes.

Topics covered include the basics of diabetes, exercise, nutrition, meal planning with the dietician and foot care.

Call 541-575-4157 for location of the classes and more information.

Little Gardeners

JOHN DAY – Children and parents are invited to enjoy planting fun at a “Little Gardeners” workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 29, at Families First Parent Resource Center. Explore planting, seed sorting, digging in the dirt and gardening fun. The cost is $5 per family.

For more information, call 541-575-1006.

Community dinner

MT. VERNON – Everyone is invited to a free community dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at the Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. For more information, call 541-932-4386.

Parent night

JOHN DAY – Grant Union High School staff invite parents of eighth-graders, who will attend GU next year, to a parent night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the GUHS library.

Eighth-graders can attend a student orientation the following day, Friday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

For questions, call the school at 541-575-1799.

Spaghetti fund-raiser

JOHN DAY – A silent auction and spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Carl and Cecelia Heckman will be held Friday, April 30, at the John Day Senior Center.

The silent auction will start at 5 p.m. with dinner served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, or $25 for a family of four or more.

To make a donation, call Glenn and RoseAnn Palmer, 541-575-2831.

Art Show

JOHN DAY – The 3rd annual Community Art Show will be held Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1, next to the Home Health building on West Main St. in John Day.

Times are 6-9 p.m. Friday night, with the artists, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

Camp Logan

PRAIRIE CITY – Step back in time to the 1860s at the 8th annual Camp Logan Days, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2.

The event, presented by Prairie City School, will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Camp Logan is located at Howdy Town, just west of Prairie City on Highway 26.

Home and garden time

JOHN DAY – It’s time to make plans for home and outdoor spaces at the annual Home, Garden and Outdoor Expo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Trowbridge Pavilion at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Admission is free.

Vendors and workshops will be on hand with products emphasizing local produce, community gardening, native plants and a sustainable lifestyle. For more information, call the fairgrounds office at 541-575-1900.

EMT dinner

MONUMENT – The 7th annual May Day Dinner honoring Monument EMTs will be held Saturday, May 1, at the Monument Senior Center.

Two seating times will be 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., for a prime rib dinner prepared by chef Ed Andersen. Donations of pies for the event are requested and reservations are required.

Tickets are $20 a person, $30 a couple and $7.50 for children ages 6-12. For more information, call Heather Riggs at 541-934-2051.

Hunting education

PRAIRIE CITY – A hunting education course will be offered from 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, May 3, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, and Saturday, May 15, in the Prairie City High School library.

Registration will be 6 p.m. Monday, May 3.

Sponsored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, The course is for ages 9 and up, and is free for those under 18, paid by the Oregon Hunters Association.

More info: Call Ken Kincaid, 541-820-4327, or Will Brendecke, 541-620-2567.