What’s Happening: July 26, 2023

Published 6:15 am Monday, July 24, 2023

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Teen health checkups

• 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Grant County Health Department, 528 E. Main St., John Day

The Grant County Health Department will offer comprehensive checkups for middle and high school students, including an OSAA sports participation form if needed. Come 15 minutes early and bring insurance information for billing. For more information, call 541-575-0429.

Veterans coffee

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

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

Magic show

• 2:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall, 129 S. Washington St.

Magician Spencer Sprocket will perform his act. The free performance is sponsored by the Grant County Library. 

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Teen health checkups

• 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Grant County Health Department, 528 E. Main St., John Day

The Grant County Health Department will offer comprehensive checkups for middle and high school students, including an OSAA sports participation form if needed. Come 15 minutes early and bring insurance information for billing. For more information, call 541-575-0429.

Parks & Rec Board

• 4 p.m., 845 NW Bridge St., John Day

The John Day-Canyon City Parks & Recreation District board will meet to introduce new board members and discuss the budget, sports programs, business sponsorships and other matters.

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Prairie City Fiber Fest

• 9 a.m.-5 p.m., various locations, downtown Prairie City

Vendors will be set up in the city park and various other locations around downtown Prairie City selling a variety of wares connected to fiber arts, from yarn to spinning wheels to finished garments and more. 

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Prairie City Fiber Fest

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations, downtown Prairie City

Vendors will be set up in the city park and various other locations around downtown Prairie City selling a variety of wares connected to fiber arts, from yarn to spinning wheels to finished garments and more. 

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2

Veterans coffee

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

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

Senior Citizens Advisory Council

• 11 a.m., Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley St.

The Grant County Senior Citizens Advisory Council will hold its regular bimonthly meeting. The public is welcome. For more information, call or text Rick LaMountain at 541-620-3800.

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.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9

Veterans coffee

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

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16

Veterans coffee

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

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23

Veterans coffee

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

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

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30

Veterans coffee

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

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6

Veterans coffee

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

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13

Veterans coffee

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

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

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

Veterans coffee

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

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

Art opening

• 4-6 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St.

Opening reception for “Home Is Where I Want to Be,” an open exhibition by visual artists from throughout the John Day River Territory. All art forms depicting a sense of home are welcome. Artist submission forms available online at spraygeneralstore.com/art-shows/.

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27

Veterans coffee

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

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

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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