What’s Happening: July 5, 2023

Published 6:15 am Monday, July 3, 2023

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.

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Dave Brinker. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

MONDAY, JULY 10

Bible school begins

• 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday, July 10-14, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 265 E., Main St., Long Creek

The Long Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold a weeklong vacation Bible school. Participants will go on an adventure with Noah and learn about God’s love. For more information, call Heather Morris at 509-386-5474.

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.

TUESDAY, JULY 11

Big game meeting

• 5:30 p.m., ODFW Field Office, 305 N. Canyon City Blvd., Canyon City

Annual public meeting to provide information on big game populations in the area and discuss new and updated hunting regulations.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

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.

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, JULY 28

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Wes Youssi. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

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.

J.C. Oliver Goat Roping

• 7:30 p.m., Iron Triangle Outdoor Arena, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Open roping for all ages, starting right after the Grant County ICA Rodeo. Buckles for high money, header and heeler of the weekend, food vendors and beer garden. Unlimited entries, $5 each or $10 per team. For more information, call Whitney Finley at 541-228-4604.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

J.C. Oliver Goat Roping

• 7:30 p.m., Iron Triangle Outdoor Arena, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Open roping for all ages, starting right after the Grant County ICA Rodeo. Buckles for high money, header and heeler of the weekend, food vendors and beer garden. Unlimited entries, $5 each or $10 per team. For more information, call Whitney Finley at 541-228-4604.

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.

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

Second Saturdays

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents open mic night. Doors open at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 17

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.

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.

Lowdown Drifters in concert

• 6-9 p.m., Sels’ Brewery, 113 Washington St., Canyon City

Touring country band based in Fort Worth, Texas, will play a concert in the courtyard at Canyon City’s historic Sels’ Brewery. Tickets: $10.

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Skillethead. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

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.

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Fog Holler. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

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.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

Second Saturdays

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance Jeremy Wayne McKern and Whiskey Bound. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

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.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Cheyenne West. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

Concerts on the Porch

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

The Spray General Store hosts an outdoor concert featuring Cheyenne West. Bring your own seating. Admission by donation. Family friendly. Food available for purchase.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Second Saturdays

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance by the Nevercanevers. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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