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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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

Flag Day observance

• 7 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

In honor of Flag Day, the Elks Lodge will hold a “ceremony of retreat,” performed by local veterans. The ceremony includes 12 folds of the flag, each with a particular significance that will be explained during the observance. The public is invited to attend. And since Flag Day coincides with Taco Tuesday, tacos will be served at 6 p.m.

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.

Friends of Kam Wah Chung

• 5 p.m., Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site Interpretive Center, 125 NW Canton St., John Day

The Friends of Kam Wah Chung will hold their annual meeting to discuss the budget, purchases for the gift shop, fundraising, grant applications and other topics. The public is welcome, and refreshments will be served.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Grant County Health Fair

• 7 a.m.-noon, Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

This 26th annual event includes a number of health screens, including free breast exams and free dermatological skin checks. For $35, attendees can get a blood draw to test for a full range of general health markers, including a complete blood panel, complete metabolic panel, and TSH and lipid levels. Preregister online at bluemountainhospital.org or at the gift shop inside the hospital, 170 Ford Road in John Day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 12 and 14. Scholarships are available.

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.