Daddy-daughter disco is Feb. 9

Published 11:44 am Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The John Day-Canyon City Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a groovy “Night to Disco” for their eighth annual daddy-daughter dance Friday, Feb. 9.

This year’s event, which takes place at the John Day Elks Lodge 1824, starts with an All-American dinner from 5-6 p.m., followed by the dance from 6-8:30 p.m.

Program manager Bobbee Hueckman said having this year’s dance in the lodge’s upstairs ballroom will provide a fancier atmosphere.

“The DJ is Chris Gibson, providing fun music and lights for the disco theme,” she said. “It’s going to be fun, age-appropriate, little girls’ disco dance music.”

Girls ages 5 and up and their fathers or father figures will receive a free 5-by-7-inch photo by Tanni Wenger Photography Studio, with a goody bag for the girls. Optional photo packages will be available for purchase.

Dinner includes hamburgers and fries, as well as nacho, salad and sundae bars.

The cost for the dinner and dance is $45 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter.

Without dinner, the cost is $25 per couple with no charge for additional daughters.

Preregistration forms are available at jdccparksandrec.weebly.com or at the office, located at 845 1/2 Bridge St. in John Day.

Forms and fees must be turned in before Feb. 2.

Last year, a total of 136 dancers attended the event.

Parks and Rec office manager Kimberly Ward said the daddy-daughter dance is one of her favorite activities.

“To see all the beautiful girls dressed up and spending quality time with their dads or dad figures is heartfelt,” she said. “I’m hoping the ballroom will allow for lots of disco dance moves and make the girls feel like a princess at the ball.”

The Elks Lodge is located at 140 NE Dayton St.

For more information, call Hueckman or Ward at the Parks and Rec office at 541-575-0110.