What’s Happening: Aug. 2, 2023

Published 6:15 am Monday, July 31, 2023

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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.

Greater Idaho discussion

• 9:15 a.m., Grant County Courthouse, 201 S. Humbolt St., Canyon City

The Grant County Court will discuss the question of whether Grant County should become part of Idaho.

THURSDAY, AUG. 3

911 council meeting

• 6 p.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd.

The Grant County Emergency Communication Agency Intergovernmental Council will meet to discuss the 2021 independent financial review and other matters. The meeting is open to the public. To participate by phone, call 605-313-5406 and use access code 889135.

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. 9Veterans 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.

TUESDAY, AUG. 15

Town hall

• 6-8 p.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd.

The John Day City Council will host a meeting to discuss and answer questions about a proposed ordinance to govern homeless camping in the city.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16Veterans 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. 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. 23Veterans coffee

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

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

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30Veterans 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. 6Veterans 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. 13Veterans 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. 20Veterans 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. 27Veterans 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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