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.

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. 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.

Christmas movie

• 6-8 p.m., Prairie City Community Center, 211 S. McHaley Ave., Prairie City

The Prairie City High School cheerleaders will screen a Christmas movie to kick off Christmas on the Prairie. Admission is $5, and food and drink will be available for purchase.

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

Christmas on the Prairie

• 9 a.m.-6 p.m., various locations, Prairie City

Prairie City’s annual holiday celebration returns with the theme of “Woodland Christmas.” The American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria at Prairie City School. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a snowball drop on Main Street near Depot Park, and the DeWitt Museum and Sumpter Valley Railroad will host a free day. Children’s activities begin at noon at the Prairie City Community Center with a Christmas program, followed by Santa’s arrival at 1 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., Santa will officially kick off the holiday season by lighting the city center tree. A Fine Wine and Holiday Signs painting party starts at 5 p.m. at the community center; $65 covers all materials and something to sip on. A woodland ornament hunt will take place throughout the day, along with judging of the school art contest. Information: 208-791-4817.

Trap shoot fundraiser

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Brad and Julie Smith’s B Bar J Ranch, Highway 402, milepost 9, Monument

This event is a fundraiser to help cover travel and other expenses for Rowdy Israel in her role as queen of the Spray Rodeo. There will be clay pigeon shoots for men, women and children. Cost is $3 per round, and prizes will be awarded. There will be a hot chocolate bar with food available, a live auction at 1 p.m., a silent auction concluding at 3 p.m., and a dessert auction.

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

Free Thanksgiving meal

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

The Elks will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for the whole community, with turkey, ham, all the traditional side dishes and dessert. Grant County residents are invited to dine in or pick up a boxed meal to go. Delivery is available for homebound or disabled residents: Call 541-575-1824 by Nov. 22 and leave your name, address and the number of meals you would like delivered.

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

The Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary hosts this annual bazaar, which features a large assortment of gift items, many of them handcrafted. Breakfast, lunch and pie will be available for purchase, and visitors can get photos with Santa (bring your own camera) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: 541-792-0958.

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

Farmers Market Bazaar

• 3-8 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

The Grant County Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar features handcrafted items, wood carvings, baked goods, Christmas decorations and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Vendor information: 541-620-3152.

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, DEC. 9

Farmers Market Bazaar

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

The Grant County Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar features handcrafted items, wood carvings, baked goods, Christmas decorations and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Vendor information: 541-620-3152.

Monument Winter Bazaar

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St., Monument

Vendors will be selling a variety of merchandise, local EMTs will be hosting lunch, the senior center will be selling coffee and maple bars, and there will be an ugly sweater contest. Information: 541-934-2244 or 541-934-2001

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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16

Dayville Winter Bazaar

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dayville Community Hall, Highway 26, downtown Dayville

Local vendors will be selling an assortment of handcrafted wares, from wood carvings to jewelry to clothing and more. Food available for purchase. Vendor information: 541-620-1630.

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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