What’s Happening: May 31, 2023
Published 6:15 am Monday, May 29, 2023
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Grand opening
• 4-6 p.m., Natural Glow Aesthetics, 166 SW Brent St., John Day
Aesthetician Debbie Prophet, formerly with Cloud 9 Hair Salon, will celebrate the recent opening of her new business, which offers facials, body waxing, scalp massage, skin treatments and other services. The event will include food, drinks, free samples and a drawing for a free facial.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Trending
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, JUNE 3
Open House
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Canyon Mountain Center, 767 E. Main St., John Day
Owners Jim and Sandy Bay invite the public to tour their meditation and well-being center on the John Day River, bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the rock gardens and river access. Meditation instruction will be offered at 10 a.m. and noon, with labyrinth walks at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call Jim at 415-748-8697 or Sandy at 415-515-6316.
Blessing of the Bikes
• Noon-3 p.m., Bare Bones Bar, 671 W. Main St., John Day
Sponsored by Come Ride With Us Motorcycle Maps and the American Warriors Veteran Association, this event includes food, live music and blessings for a safe motorcycling season. Proceeds benefit the American Warriors Veteran Association.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
Five-Stand Fun Shoot
• 10 a.m., Seneca Gun Range, west of Seneca on Shirttail Creek Road
The cost for this sporting clay shoot is $6 per 25-bird round. Ammo will be available (12 and 20 gauge) as well as food and drink. Two shotguns will be raffled off. For more information, call Mark at 541-575-2440.
MONDAY, JUNE 5
Senior Citizens Advisory Council
• 11 a.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., John Day
The Grant County Senior Citizens Advisory Council will hold its bimonthly meeting. The public is welcome. For more information, call or test Rick LaMountain at 541-620-3800.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
Blood drive
• 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 944 E. Main St., John Day
The American Red Cross will hold a two-day community blood drive in John Day. To schedule an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code JOHNDAYCOMMUNITY. To streamline your donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass on the day of your appointment and complete your pre-donation reading and health questions.
911 Board meeting
• 6:30 p.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day
The Grant County Emergency Communication Agency 911 User Board will meet to discuss agency reports and other matters. The meeting is open to the public. To listen in by phone, call 1-605-313-5406 and use access code 889135#.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
Blood drive
• 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 944 E. Main St., John Day
The American Red Cross will hold a two-day community blood drive in John Day. To schedule an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code JOHNDAYCOMMUNITY. To streamline your donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass on the day of your appointment and complete your pre-donation reading and health questions.
Veterans coffee
• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day
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 & Douglas Allen. 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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
Gold Rush Run and Walk
• 8 a.m., Sels’ Brewery, 113 S. Washington St., Canyon City
This annual 5k run and walk, sponsored by the Strawberry Striders, is part of the ‘62 Days Celebration. Awards and ribbons will be given to the first-place finisher by gender in each 10-year age group. Registration will be held from 7 to 7:45 a.m. by gender in each 10-year age group. Cost: $20 in advance or $22 the day of the race. Registration forms available online at gcoregonlive.com or at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce office, 301 W. Main St., John Day.
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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Thadd’s Place Golf Tournament
• John Day Golf Club, 27631 Golf Club Road, John Day
This fourth annual event is a major fundraiser for Thadd’s Place, the nonprofit grief support center in John Day. Registration includes a free dinner at the golf course, which will also be available to non-golfers for a per-plate donation. Entry fee: $125 per person or $500 per team. Checks can be mailed to Thadd’s Place, PO Box 422, John Day, OR 97845. Payment also accepted via PayPal and Venmo. For more information, call 541-620-2572 or email goodgrief@thaddsplace.org.
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
Benefit golf scramble
• 8 a.m., John Day Golf Club, 27631 Golf Club Road, John Day
This 18-hole scramble-style golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine. Check-in and breakfast begin at 8 a.m., with a 9 a.m. tee time. Cost: $75 per person or $300 per team of four. Entry forms available in the downstairs lobby of Blue Mountain Hospital, 170 Ford Road, John Day, or online at bluemountainhospital.org. For more information, call 541-575-1311, ext. 2213.
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.