What’s Happening: May 17, 2023

Published 6:15 am Monday, May 15, 2023

By Staff reports

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

Veterans coffee

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

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

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Sponsored by the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, this annual festival features beers and wines from around the region as well as meats, cheeses, chocolates and honey. Live music by the James Gang. Silent auction and raffle baskets. Cost: $25 per person or $45 per couple in advance or $50 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, 301 W. Main St., John Day. Each ticket comes with a wine or beer glass and 20 tokens for tastings. Food is provided at no additional cost. Proceeds go to support local museums.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Hospital auxiliary yard sale

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall, 131 S. Washington St., Canyon City

Sponsored by the Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary, this event is a fundraiser to provide equipment and supplies for the Blue Mountain Hospital and Blue Mountain Care Center. Donated items can be dropped off at the Canyon City Community Hall after 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Target shooting

• 10 a.m., Grant County Shooting Sports Club Seneca Range, west of Highway 395 on Shirttail Creek Road, Seneca

The Grant County Shooting Sports Club will host a “Money Fun and Games 10-Target Shoot” with buddy chip, Annie Oakley and other competitions involving shotguns and clay pigeons. Cost: $3 per game. Each game pays out $5 to two or more winners. For more information, call Edward H. Uebler at 541-820-4608 or 541-620-2516.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Veterans coffee

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

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

TUESDAY, MAY 30

Service to Seniors Award luncheon

• Noon, Monument Senior Center, 269 Main St., Monument

The Grant County Senior Citizens Advisory Council will present its Service to Seniors Award to Bob and Sylvia Cockrell for their years of volunteer work on behalf of the Monument Senior Center. The cost for lunch is $6 for those 60 and over, $7 for those under 60. For more information, call or text Rick LaMountain at 541-620-3800.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Veterans coffee

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

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Blessing of the Bikes

• Noon-3 p.m., Bare Bones Bar, 671 W. Main St., John Day

Sponsored by Come Ride With Us Motorcycle Maps and the American Warriors Veteran Association, this event includes food, live music and blessings for a safe motorcycling season. Proceeds benefit the American Warriors Veteran Association.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Veterans coffee

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

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 9

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, JUNE 10

Second Saturdays

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance by Karyn Ann & Douglas Allen. Doors open at 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 12

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “New Skills for Helping and Supporting,” the fifth in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

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

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Gold Rush Run and Walk

• 8 a.m., Sels’ Brewery, 113 S. Washington St., Canyon City

This annual 5k run and walk, sponsored by the Strawberry Striders, is part of the ‘62 Days Celebration. Awards and ribbons will be given to the first-place finisher by gender in each 10-year age group. Registration will be held from 7 to 7:45 a.m. by gender in each 10-year age group. Cost: $20 in advance or $22 the day of the race. Registration forms available online at gcoregonlive.com or at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce office, 301 W. Main St., John Day.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Veterans coffee

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

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Thadd’s Place Golf Tournament

• John Day Golf Club, 27631 Golf Club Road, John Day

This fourth annual event is a major fundraiser for Thadd’s Place, the nonprofit grief support center in John Day. Registration includes a free dinner at the golf course, which will also be available to non-golfers for a per-plate donation. Entry fee: $125 per person or $500 per team. Checks can be mailed to Thadd’s Place, PO Box 422, John Day, OR 97845. Payment also accepted via PayPal and Venmo. For more information, call 541-620-2572 or email goodgrief@thaddsplace.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

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

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

FRIDAY, JULY 7

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.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Benefit golf scramble

• 8 a.m., John Day Golf Club, 27631 Golf Club Road, John Day

This 18-hole scramble-style golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a portable ultrasound machine. Check-in and breakfast begin at 8 a.m., with a 9 a.m. tee time. Cost: $75 per person or $300 per team of four. Entry forms available in the downstairs lobby of Blue Mountain Hospital, 170 Ford Road, John Day, or online at bluemountainhospital.org. For more information, call 541-575-1311, ext. 2213.

Second Saturdays

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

Dayville Dancehall Productions presents a live musical performance, with the performers to be determined. Doors open at 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JULY 10

Getting to Know Dementia

• 10-11:30 a.m., John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day

Rod Harwood, an older adult behavioral health specialist with Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., will present “Being an Advocate and Building a Support Team,” the last in a six-part series of classes for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia. Free. Sponsored by GOBHI, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon and Blue Mountain Hospital.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

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.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.