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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Computer class

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The library presents a free class on computer basics, from internet use to cybersecurity, email and file management.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28

Clay pigeon shoot

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Brad and Julie Smith’s B Bar J Ranch, Highway 402 near milepost 9, Monument

Sponsored by Monument School, this event is a fundraiser for the school’s Flying Tiger Club. The cost to participate is $3 a round. There will also be a punkin’ chunkin’ shoot; the entry fee for that is a pumpkin. Halloween costumes welcome. A pulled pork lunch will be available for purchase. There will be a live auction at 1 p.m., with a dessert auction to follow. Information: 541-934-2143.

Haunted house and Halloween party

• 3-11 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.

The John Day Elks Lodge sponsors a free haunted house and halloween party with something for all ages. From 3 to 5 p.m., it’s all about kids, with a haunted house, carnival, games, prizes and Halloween treats just for the younger set. From 6 to 11 p.m., it’s time for the grownups to cut loose with a scarier haunted house, music supplied by a DJ, an adult costume contest with cash prizes and special “witches’ brew” available on request.

The NeverCanEvers

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance by the NeverCanEvers. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food by Guyon Springs Farm Kitchen. Family-friendly costume party with kids costume parade at 6:30 p.m. and adults at 8 p.m.

Costume Crawl

• 7 p.m.-midnight, various locations, John Day

Put on your Halloween finery and compete for cash prizes in this multi-venue contest. Judging will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1188, 8 to 9 at the Elks Lodge, 9 to 10 p.m. at the Outpost and 11 p.m. to midnight at Bare Bones. Grand prize is $400, with a $100 prize for best duo or gang.

MONDAY, OCT. 30

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, OCT. 31

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1

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• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Computer class

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The library presents a free class on computer basics, from internet use to cybersecurity, email and file management.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, NOV. 2

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

FRIDAY, NOV. 3

Food box distribution

• 3-4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day

Weekly food box distribution. Free. Information: 541-575-1326.

SATURDAY, NOV. 4

Brighton’s Big Heart

• 5-8 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.

This benefit dinner and auction is a fundraiser to help local residents Jason and Alicia Griffin cover expenses associated with their child Brighton’s Oct. 24 surgery. There will be a happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. and a taco dinner available by donation at 6. The silent auction ends at 8. Donations for the event can be dropped off at Madden Realty, 237 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. Information: 541-575-0990.

MONDAY, NOV. 6

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Free lunch for veterans

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

The senior center will honor local veterans and their spouses with a no-cost lunch. To reserve a seat, call or text Rick LaMountain at 541-620-3800 by Nov. 2.

TUESDAY, NOV. 7

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Computer class

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The library presents a free class on computer basics, from internet use to cybersecurity, email and file management.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Free lunch for veterans

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

The senior center will honor local veterans and their spouses with a no-cost lunch. To reserve a seat, call or text Rick LaMountain at 541-620-3800 by Nov. 2.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10

Food box distribution

• 3-4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day

Weekly food box distribution. Free. Information: 541-575-1326.

Mt. Vernon Grange

• 6:30 p.m., Mt. Vernon Grange Hall, 59491 Highway 26, Mt. Vernon

Monthly potluck at the Grange hall, followed by a meeting at 7:30. Information: 541-620-4032

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

Mt. Vernon Grange Christmas Bazaar

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mt. Vernon Grange, 59491 Highway 26

Annual fundraiser for the Mt. Vernon Grange. Vendors will be selling a variety of handcrafted goods, and lunch and desserts will be available for purchase. Vendor information: 541-620-0493.

Second Saturdays

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance by Robert Henry and the Repeaters. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food by Mountain View Market.

MONDAY, NOV. 13

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, NOV. 14

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

Smartphone Basics

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Free class on the ABCs of smartphones, from downloading apps such as facebook to streaming videos, using fitness trackers, sharing photos and doing online banking. The class will also cover how to protect yourself from scams on your smartphone. Sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Computer class

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The library presents a free class on computer basics, from internet use to cybersecurity, email and file management.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, NOV. 16

Monument Food Pantry

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-9898.

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• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17

Food box distribution

• 3-4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day

Weekly food box distribution. Free. Information: 541-575-1326.

MONDAY, NOV. 20

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Computer class

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The library presents a free class on computer basics, from internet use to cybersecurity, email and file management.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, NOV. 23

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

MONDAY, NOV. 27

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Computer class

• 2 p.m., Grant County Library, 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

The library presents a free class on computer basics, from internet use to cybersecurity, email and file management.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

MONDAY, DEC. 4

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, DEC. 5

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, DEC. 7

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8

Food box distribution

• 3-4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day

Weekly food box distribution. Free. Information: 541-575-1326.

Mt. Vernon Grange

• 6:30 p.m., Mt. Vernon Grange Hall, 59491 Highway 26, Mt. Vernon

Monthly potluck at the Grange hall, followed by a meeting at 7:30. Information: 541-620-4032

MONDAY, DEC. 11

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

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Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, DEC. 14

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

Food box distribution

• 3-4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day

Weekly food box distribution. Free. Information: 541-575-1326.

MONDAY, DEC. 18

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

TUESDAY, DEC. 19

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, DEC. 21

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

THURSDAY, DEC. 21

Monument Food Pantry

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-9898.

FRIDAY, DEC. 22

Food box distribution

• 3-4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day

Weekly food box distribution. Free. Information: 541-575-1326.

TUESDAY, DEC. 26

Monument senior lunch

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

Bingo

• 1 p.m., John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly bingo game. Information: 541-575-1825.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27

Veterans services

• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St., John Day

Coffee, doughnuts and conversation in the morning, with services for PTSD and other issues available. Open to all veterans. Free.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., library, United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day

Weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Prairie City senior lunch

• Noon, Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley Ave.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6.

Jam session

• 5:30 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day.

Grant County Jammers host a jam session and all instruments are welcome. The group plays mostly traditional old-time bluegrass, country-western, folk, gospel and pop tunes of the 1920s-40s. For more information, call Ron Phillips at 541-575-1927.

THURSDAY, DEC. 28

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St.

Weekly meal for senior citizens. $6 for 60 and over, $7 under 60. Information: 541-575-1825.

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