What’s Happening: Oct. 23, 2024
Published 7:00 am Monday, October 21, 2024
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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.
Tech Savvy Healthy Living
• 1-2 p.m., CyberMill, 119 Front St., Prairie City
A free class for folks 55 and over covering online news, emergency apps, email, smartphones, cybersecurity and more. Bring your own tech device. Sponsored by Oregon State University, Blue Mountain Community College and CyberMill of Grant County.
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.
Tech Savvy Healthy Living
• 1-2 p.m., CyberMill, 119 Front St., Prairie City
A free class for folks 55 and over covering online news, emergency apps, email, smartphones, cybersecurity and more. Bring your own tech device. Sponsored by Oregon State University, Blue Mountain Community College and CyberMill of Grant County.
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.
Halloween Party
• 4-9 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge, 140 NE Dayton St.
The John Day Elks Lodge will host a family-friendly Halloween party to support the local food bank. There will be a haunted house, kids’ carnival, free prizes, and candy and hot dogs for the kids. Admission is one can of food.
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.
Sam’s Benefit Dinner
• 6 p.m., Trowbridge Pavilion, Grant County Fairgrounds, 411 NW Bridge St., John Day
This event is a fundraiser for Samantha Stovall, a John Day mother of three recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It features a tri-tip dinner, live and silent auctions and live music. Dinner is by donation, with takeout meals available for $18 apiece. Donations can also be made to Stovall’s GoFundMe or her account at Old West Federal Credit Union. For more information, call Clair Kehrberg at 541-620-1634, Laura Vaughn at 541-913-2479 or Rachel Teskey at 253-232-3471.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
Clay pigeon shoot
• 11 a.m.-4 p.m., B Bar J Ranch, near milepost 9 on Highway 402, Kimberly
Brad and Julie Smith host a clay pigeon shoot to benefit Silent Wave Horse Rescue. The cost is $3 per round. Silent, live and dessert auctions will be held, and lunch and concessions will be available by donation. For more information, call 541-934-2143.
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.
Tech Savvy Healthy Living
• 1-2 p.m., CyberMill, 119 Front St., Prairie City
A free class for folks 55 and over covering online news, emergency apps, email, smartphones, cybersecurity and more. Bring your own tech device. Sponsored by Oregon State University, Blue Mountain Community College and CyberMill of Grant County.
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.
Tech Savvy Healthy Living
• 1-2 p.m., CyberMill, 119 Front St., Prairie City
A free class for folks 55 and over covering online news, emergency apps, email, smartphones, cybersecurity and more. Bring your own tech device. Sponsored by Oregon State University, Blue Mountain Community College and CyberMill of Grant County.
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.
