What’s Happening: June 14, 2023
Published 6:15 am Monday, June 12, 2023
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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.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
Third Thursday
• 5-7 p.m., various locations, downtown John Day
The Grant County Chamber of Commerce sponsors this group open house by downtown John Day businesses. Stop by the Chamber, 301 W. Main St., for sliders and beans and pick up you passport, then visit the participating businesses. Have them sign your passport, then turn it in at etc. to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Grant County Greenback. Participating businesses: A Flower Shop and More, Earthly Home Natural Market, etc., Grubsteak, Java Jungle, the Outpost, the Ugly Truth.
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.
Library Book Sale
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day
Proceeds from the sale will support the library’s current building and activities.
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.
Library Book Sale
• 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day
Proceeds from the sale will support the library’s current building and activities.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
Fun and Games Shoot
• 10 a.m., Grant County Shooting Sports Club Seneca Range, west of Highway 395 on Shirttail Creek Road, Seneca
The Grant County Shooting Sports Club will host a 10-target shoot with buddy chip, Annie Oakley and other competitions involving shotguns and clay targets. Cost: $3 per game. Each game pays out $5 to two or more winners. All skill levels welcome. For more information, call Wayne “Shorty” Hoppe at 541-575-0342.
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Veterans coffee
• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day
Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
Veterans coffee
• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day
Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.
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.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
Veterans coffee
• 9 a.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day
Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Open to all veterans. Free.
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.