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Thursday, August 27, 2020 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon 7 WALLOWA MOUNTAIN CRUISE Classic cars cruise into Joseph Saturday JOSEPH — The postponed Wallowa Mountain Cruise is fi nally happening Saturday, Aug. 29, bringing classic car owners and enthusiasts to Wallowa County. “It has been a very interest- ing year in our county,” said Jude Graham, chair of the cruise orga- nizational committee. “There have been as many if not more visitors to our county this year and it was hard fi nding a weekend to have the cruise.” Originally scheduled for June, the annual event — formerly known as the Oregon Mountain Cruise — was rescheduled for this weekend because of closures forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most events in the county either were severely cut back or canceled altogether. Graham said the classic car event will be held entirely outdoors and include live music. Organizers are eager to hold the event in spite The main event is the downtown Joseph Show ’n’ Shine street show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That will be followed by the Ragman Memorial Cruise to Enterprise, which leaves Joseph at 3 p.m. of the pandemic but urge partici- pants to keep the coronavirus in mind. “We encourage people to use common sense, bring masks and social distance, etc.,” she said. BACK TO SCHOOL? A LIBRARY CARD is a must-have for students. Access our online re- sources for research and homework help! FREE eBooks and audiobooks AVAILABLE DAILY Noon to midnight Thousands of titles Unlimited # of sessions at NO CHARGE! It’s PRE-PAID with your taxes. Access with your Baker County Library Card from www.bakerlib.org/kids-teens Submitted photo Dominic Nation’s 1972 Chevrolet Nova drew attention at the 2019 Wallowa Mountain Cruise in Joseph. Explore the ONLINE LIBRARY at www.bakerlib.org 541.523.6419 info@bakerlib.org How does healthy, safe and connected sound? Compared to the DIY alternative, where the daily routine can become a challenge for you and your family, our plan for assisted living and memory care includes exceptional dining, 24/7 security, home maintenance, wellness programs, friendship and adventure. Every resident can eat well, stay safe and engage in a fun and fulfilling life. Start a conversation personalized to you and your loved one’s needs. Call 541-972-4216. 508 16th Street | La Grande, OR 97850 Assisted Living | Memory Care | 70M256 WWW.SENIORLIFESTYLE.COM