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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Spring Has Sprung Bazaar

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Vendors offer a variety of wares. To sign up for a table, call or text Ilah Bennett at 541-620-1630.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

Natural Resources Fair

• 3-8 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

This second annual event will feature presentations on the landscape-level approach to natural resource management, private lands assessment, using cattle for resource management, the Firewise approach to fire prevention, and commercial juniper milling opportunities. There will also be information booths from multiple vendors, free ATV/UTV weeds spray calibration, a taco dinner and door prize drawings. For more information, call 541-575-0135 or email maureen.puffer@usda.gov.

Livestock Auction Committee meeting

• 6 p.m., North Room, Keerins Hall, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

The Grant County Youth Livestock Auction Committee will meet to review last year’s auction, discuss possible changes, review finances, elect officers, discuss the work that needs to be done for this year’s auction and schedule additional meetings. Anyone interested in serving on the committee is invited to attend. For more information, call Shannon Springer at 541-377-8354.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Genealogy Seminar

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Grant County Extension Office, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day

The Grant County Genealogy Society’s annual seminar will feature sessions on the foundations of Irish research, beginning British genealogy and how to use probate records to learn more about your ancestors. Professional genealogist Kate Eakman will be the keynote speaker. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 541-575-0197 or 541-620-4053 or email gcgsociety94@yahoo.com.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Benefit

• 4-8 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Annual dinner and auction to support the efforts of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to protect habitat for elk and other wildlife. The menu features grilled ribeye steaks with all the fixings. Cost is $35 for a foundation membership and $40 for a dinner ticket, or $115 per couple. Tickets are available online at https://tinyurl.com/c88ws48w. For more information, call Gale Wall at 541-620-0455.

Veterans benefit

• 4:30-6 p.m., John Day Golf Club, 27631 Golf Club Road, John Day

Money raised by this community event goes into a fund to help offset funeral expenses for Grant County veterans. The menu consists of half a baked chicken or a rack of baby back ribs, scalloped potatoes, green beans with bacon, French bread, salad and dessert. Dinners will be available to go and for home delivery. Cost: $17. There will also be a Dayville Cafe pie auction. Call or text 541-620-2352 for tickets.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Shotgun shoot benefit

• 1-4 p.m., home of Brad and Julie Smith, milepost 9, Highway 402, Kimberly

The North Fork community 4-H group hosts this benefit shotgun shoot and dessert auction. Cost: $3 per round. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be available.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Hooves and Paws to the Rescue

• 4-8 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

This event is a benefit for two Eastern Oregon animal rescue organizations, Hope 4 Paws and Silent Wave Horse Rescue. John Grant and the Western Revue will perform. There will also be a taco feed, a dessert auction, liver and silent auctions of artwork by local artists, raffles, kids’ activities and a Wally the Mini-Mule kissing booth.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

MONDAY, MAY 8

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “The GEMS State Model: In the Right Setting with the Right Care, All GEMS Can Shine,” the fourth in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, MAY 12

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Second Saturdays

• 7 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance, with performers to be determined. Doors open at 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Veterans coffee

• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Second Saturdays

• 7 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance by Karyn Ann and her band. Doors open at 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 12

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “New Skills for Helping and Supporting,” the fifth in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, JULY 7

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Second Saturdays

• 7 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, Dayville

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance, with the performers to be determined. Doors open at 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 10

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “Being an Advocate and Building a Support Team,” the last in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, AUG. 18

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1

John Day Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Pit Stop, Southwest Canton and Main streets, John Day

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

Prairie City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., downtown Prairie City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

Canyon City Street Fair

• 3 p.m., Highway 395 South and Park Street, Canyon City

Artisans, food carts and other vendors sell their wares in an outdoor setting. Sponsored by Oregon RAIN. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.