What’s Happening: Aug. 14, 2024

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

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.

Grant County College Advisory Board

• 4 p.m., Grant County Education Service District Office, 835 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Quarterly meeting to discuss activities of Blue Mountain Community College in Grant County.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Monument Food Pantry

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

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-2058.

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

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, AUG. 17

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

MONDAY, AUG. 19

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

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, AUG. 21

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.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

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, AUG. 24

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

Cinnabar Mountain Playday

• 9 a.m. till done, Iron Triangle Arena, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Beginner-friendly junior rodeo competition for ages 18 and under. Events include barrel racing, pole bending, figure eight, flag race and goat roping. Entries due Thursday prior to event. Sign up on Cinnabar Mountain Playdays Facebook page or contact a board member. Free for spectators. Food and drink available.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Cinnabar Mountain Playday

• 9 a.m. till done, Iron Triangle Arena, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day

Beginner-friendly junior rodeo competition for ages 18 and under. Events include barrel racing, pole bending, figure eight, flag race and goat roping. Entries due Thursday prior to event. Sign up on Cinnabar Mountain Playdays Facebook page or contact a board member. Free for spectators. Food and drink available.

MONDAY, AUG. 26

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, AUG. 27

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, AUG. 28

Food bank

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grant County Food Bank, 530 E. Main St., John Day.

Monthly surplus food distribution. People are asked to bring empty boxes. Free. Information: 541-575-0299.

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.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

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.

Skillethead

• 6-8 p.m., Spray General Store, 208 Main St., Spray

With roots in Central Oregon, Skillethead blends bluegrass classics with original tunes and spirited covers. Admission by donation.

SATURDAY, AUG. 31

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

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, SEPT. 4

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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

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, SEPT. 7

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

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, SEPT. 11

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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

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, SEPT. 14

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

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, SEPT. 18

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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Monument Food Pantry

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

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-2058.

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

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, SEPT. 21

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

State .22LR silhouette shoot

• 9 a.m., Bear Creek Range, 8.5 miles east of John Day on Highway 26

A target shooting competition for all abilities, with standard and hunting rifle categories and two skill divisions. Two matches per day. Sight-in begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $10. Information: 208-870-8216. 

Monument Buckaroo Festival

• Noon-8 p.m., Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St., Monument

A salmon and elk dinner is the centerpiece of this annual community party, but there will also be music, games, live and silent auctions, a dessert auction and door prizes. Dinner is served at 4:30 p.m. and costs $20 per person, $35 per couple and $7.50 for kids 6-12. Younger kids eat free. Proceeds benefit the senior center.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

State .22LR silhouette shoot

• 9 a.m., Bear Creek Range, 8.5 miles east of John Day on Highway 26

A target shooting competition for all abilities, with standard and hunting rifle categories and two skill divisions. Two matches per day. Sight-in begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $10. Information: 208-870-8216. 

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

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, SEPT. 25

Food bank

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grant County Food Bank, 530 E. Main St., John Day.

Monthly surplus food distribution. People are asked to bring empty boxes. Free. Information: 541-575-0299.

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.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

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, SEPT. 28

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

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, OCT. 2

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

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, OCT. 5

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

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, OCT. 9

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

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, OCT. 12

Grant County Farmers Market

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Pit Stop, Main and Canton streets, John Day

Produce, baked goods, crafts, kids’ activities, entertainment and information booths.

.22LR silhouette shoot

• 9 a.m., Bear Creek Range, 8.5 miles east of John Day on Highway 26

A target shooting competition for all abilities, with standard and hunting rifle categories and two skill divisions. Two matches per day. Sight-in begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $10. Information: 208-870-8216. 

MONDAY, OCT. 14

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 15

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, OCT. 16

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 17

Monument Food Pantry

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

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-2058.

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 18

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, OCT. 21

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

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, OCT. 23

Food bank

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grant County Food Bank, 530 E. Main St., John Day.

Monthly surplus food distribution. People are asked to bring empty boxes. Free. Information: 541-575-0299.

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 24

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

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, OCT. 28

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, OCT. 29

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, OCT. 30

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 31

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

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. 4

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, NOV. 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, NOV. 11

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, NOV. 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, NOV. 18

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 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, NOV. 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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21

Monument Food Pantry

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

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-2058.

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, NOV. 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.

MONDAY, NOV. 25

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, NOV. 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, NOV. 27

Food bank

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grant County Food Bank, 530 E. Main St., John Day.

Monthly surplus food distribution. People are asked to bring empty boxes. Free. Information: 541-575-0299.

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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 28 THANKSGIVING

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, NOV. 29

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. 2

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

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. 4

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

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. 9

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

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. 11

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

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. 16

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 17

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. 18

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

Monument Food Pantry

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

Monthly food distribution, in the trailer west of the senior center. Free. Information: 541-934-2058.

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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

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. 23

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 24

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. 25 CHRISTMAS

Food bank

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grant County Food Bank, 530 E. Main St., John Day.

Monthly surplus food distribution. People are asked to bring empty boxes. Free. Information: 541-575-0299.

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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

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. 30

Jam session

• 10 a.m.-noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St., 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.

John Day senior lunch

• Noon, John Day Senior Center, 142 NE Dayton St. 

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

TUESDAY, DEC. 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.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1

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.

THURSDAY, JAN. 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.

Jam session

• 12:30-2:30 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.

FRIDAY, JAN. 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.

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