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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

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 RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 21-22

Community art show

• 5-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Grant County Regional Airport, 72000 Airport Road, John Day

Members of the community display their artwork as what was once an annual event comes back from a COVID-imposed hiatus. Refreshments will be served. There will be an opening reception with artists and authors the first night. Exhibitors can bring their artwork to the airport between 5 and 7 p.m. on Thursday or 10 a.m. and noon on Friday. There is a $5 exhibitor fee. For more information, call Patricia Ross at 541-932-4856 or Joan Hopper at 541-379-8963.

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., Brad and Julie Smith ranch, milepost 9, Highway 402, Kimberly

The North Fork community 4-H group hosts this benefit shotgun shoot and dessert auction, which benefits 4-Hers from the Monument and Long Creek areas as well as a local Skills USA group. Cost: $3 per round of clay targets. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be available for purchase.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

Transportation open house

• 6:30-8 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

The city of John Day will host an open house to discuss options for local transportation improvements. The city was awarded state funding to determine where improvements could be made to sidewalks, multi-use paths, bicycle lanes and access to public transit, and is seeking public input. The project team will also be available from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Seventh Street Sports Complex on Northeast Seventh Street.

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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

County GOP meeting

• 3-5 p.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The Grant County Republican Party Central Committee will meet to discuss Young Republicans outreach, state Central Committee meetings, the Grant County Fair and more. The public is welcome to attend.

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 RAIN Catalysts. 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.

Kindergarten Roundup

• 3 p.m., Becky Sharp’s classroom, Prairie City School, 740 Overholt Ave., Prairie City

Get your child signed up for kindergarten classes this fall at Prairie City School. Bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization record. Children must turn 5 before Sept. 1.

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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

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

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 RAIN Catalysts. 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

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

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

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 RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

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

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

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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. 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 RAIN Catalysts. For more information, contact Zach Denney at zach@raincatalysts.org or 541-589-5565.