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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

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.

Mt. Vernon Christmas Bingo

• 6:30-9 p.m., Mt. Vernon Community Hall, 640 Ingle St.

Half the proceeds from this holiday bingo night go to the city’s Spring Cleanup Days, with the other half going to prize money. Bingo cards are three for $1. Pizza and drinks available for purchase. Christmas sweaters or holiday outfits are encouraged. People Mover service available with stops in Prairie City, John Day and Mt. Vernon. Call 541-932-4688 for bus schedule.

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.

Mt. Vernon Ornament Hunt

• Noon, Phil Boyd Memorial Park, Main Street and Park Avenue, Mt. Vernon.

There will be a community Christmas tree lighting with hot cocoa, followed by the ornament hunt. Preregister for the ornament hunt by calling 541-932-4777.

Holiday Crafts and Movie Night

• 4 p.m., Grantville Theater, 131 Washington St., Canyon City

The John Day/Canyon City Parks and Recreation District presents a free double feature movie screening and craft session, sponsored by the Blue Mountain Hospital District. “The Grinch” will show at 5 p.m., followed by “The Polar Express” at 6:30. Free tickets include movies, craft supplies, a goody bag for the kids and one free treat per person. Tickets must be reserved in advance online at https://tinyurl.com/4uy4fxf4.

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.

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.

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.

SATURDAY, JAN. 13

Tim Nodine Memorial Clay Pigeon Shoot

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

This event is a fundraiser to help the family of Tim Nodine, who died unexpectedly, with medical bills and other expenses. The clay pigeon shoot will include men’s, women’s and children’s divisions at a cost of $3 a round. There will be a live auction at 1 p.m. with a dessert auction to follow. To donate an auction item or dessert, call 541-934-2143. There will also be a chili cookoff. To enter, bring a pot of homemade chili in a crockpot. Prizes will be announced for the winners, and chili and drinks will be available for purchase.

Shotgun shooting series

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

Second in a four-part shooting competition. First prize is a Savage HMR 17 rifle with scope, second prize is $250 and third is $150. Buy-in is $100. Participants compete to see who can hit the most clay pigeons over four rounds of 25 shots each. Contestants must bring their own shotgun and ammunition and must be present at three of the four shoots to win. The remaining shoots will take place on Feb. 10 and March 9. Information: 541-934-2143.

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