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Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, September 23, 2015 A9 Alleluia! concert on tap in Prairie City Blue Mountain Eagle PR$IRIE CIT< – $ group of musically talented people in Prairie City have planned an upbeat concert, with thankfulness as the focus. “$lleluia $ Celebration of Praise and Worship” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the Prairie City Communi- ty Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and admission is by donation. The event, presented by Strings & Beyond and Friends, will include vo- cal, instrumental and choir chimes performances. The If you go What: Alleluia! A Celebration of Praise and Worship When: 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 Where: Prairie City Community Center Admission: By donation Benefits: Restoration refurbishing of the community center latter is offered by Strings & Beyond, whose members include Mollie Gill, Vonnie Blasing, Chris Lewallen, Kim Carter, Linda Boyer, Bonnie Britton and Rose Coombs. “The Messiah” is one of their selections on the program. “Friends” scheduled for the evening include the John- son family, Jessica Reames, Eithen Hat¿eld and others, showcasing a variety of mu- sical talent. Coombs said the group began mulling the idea of doing a Christian concert last spring. She said they’ve included The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call Cheryl at the Ea- gle, 541-575-0710. and younger. The menu in- cludes hamburgers with all the trimmings and hot dogs with or without Mark’s “famous” Coney Sauce, plus potluck salads and desserts. Proceeds bene¿t the Old West Federal Credit Union ¿re relief fund. The Elks Lodge is at 140 N.E. Dayton, John Day. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 PC town hall on recreational pot • 6 p.m., Strawberry Grange, Prairie City Prairie City residents are encouraged to attend the town hall and learn more about the issue of recreational marijua- na. The city council seeks the community’s input on the sub- ject of the cultivation, process- ing and sales of recreational marijuana within the city lim- its. Note the location change for the town hall to the Straw- berry Grange. :LOG¿UHUHVWRUDWLRQ forum • 6-8 p.m., Mt. Vernon Community Center The local forestry commu- nity is coordinating a public forum to assist private timber- land owners with restoration strategies after wild¿re. $gen- cy professionals will provide information on requirements of the Oregon Forest Practices $ct for timber salvage, refor- estation requirements, sources for funding assistance, oppor- tunities for landowner assis- tance and more. Forest indus- try representatives will offer information on logistics, log- ging considerations and poten- tial log markets. Contact infor- mation will be provided. There will be a question-and-answer period. FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Credit Union’s Community Fire Relief account, to bene¿t those impacted by the Canyon Creek Complex Fire. Due to the large number of items in the pavilion, only 75 people will be allowed through at a time, entering by way of the front door, and exiting through the east door. Payment will be cash or check only, and all sales are ¿nal. Examples of items available include tools, dry goods, canned food, toilet- ry and kitchen items, bedding, and all the clothing you can ¿t in a plastic bag for $5 a bag. Cash donations for the relief account will also be accepted during the sale. SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 AARP Smart Driver &RXUVH • 9 a.m.-4 p.m., John Day Senior Center Topics include defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies and new traf- ¿c laws and rules of the road. Multi-year discount on car insurance may be available upon successful completion. Those attending should bring a lunch. The cost is $15 for $$RP members and $20 for all others. To sign up, call 541-575-4268 or 541-792- 0587. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 26-27 3OD\GD\VUHVFKHGXOHG • 10 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday, Grant County Fair- grounds, John Day This is the ¿nal Cinnabar Mountain Playdays for the season, rescheduled from $ug. 22-23, and will be a “tough enough to wear pink” event. Registration will take place prior to the events. TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 0DG+DWWHUVPHHWLQJ • 5 p.m., Bear Valley Road- house in Seneca Members of the Mad Hat- ters of Grant County and other women interested, are wel- come to join the group for din- ner. For more information, call Lisa Rynearson. +DPEXUJHU¿UHUHOLHI IXQGUDLVHU • 5-7:30 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge Support the ¿re relief cause at an all-you-can-eat burger fundraiser. The cost is $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 Taco feed in Long Creek • 5-7 p.m., Long Creek Community Center Everyone is welcome to the by-donation dinner. $ll pro- ceeds will bene¿t those who were affected by the Canyon Creek Comple[ ¿re. µ3UDLVHDQG:RUVKLS¶ concert • 7 p.m., Prairie City Com- munity Center Strings and Beyond and Friends presents ³$lleluia $ Celebration of Praise and Worship.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $dmission is by donation, with all proceeds going toward upgrades for the Prairie City Community Center. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 25-26 5HOLHI&HQWHU\DUGVDOH • 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds Pavilion Relief Center staff will open their doors to a yard sale. $ll proceeds from the sale will go to Old West Federal Are you part of a NON-PROFIT in Grant County? We need your help! The Blue Mountain Eagle is working to create a master list of non-profits in Grant County. We are looking for the NAME of the non- profit, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, and WEB SITE if available to be added to, or updated on the list for this year’s Grant County Giving Back section, coming out in October. Either call the information into the Eagle Office at 541-575-0710 or email kristina@bmeagle.com 195 N. Canyon Blvd. John Day MyEagleNews.com 02640 | Photo by Tanni Wenger one or two sacred or gospel songs in other shows in the past, and decided this time to do a concert with Christian music as the entire theme. “It’s a way of service to the Lord,” Coombs said. Gill, the newest member of Strings & Beyond, said she didn’t even know how to read music when she joined, but is enjoying performing with the group. Lewallen said, “Rose can take raw talent and turn it into a joyful noise.” $ll proceeds bene¿t the restoration and refur- bishing of the community center. µ&RORU0H)UHH¶ Fun Run • 8 a.m., Industrial Park, John Day This is the second year for Heart of Grant County’s “Color Me Free” Fun Run, which kicks off “Domestic Violence $wareness” month. More color stations and more goodies – including a T-shirt, backpack and water bottle – are planned. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the run start time is at 10 a.m. See Page B1 for complete story and informa- tion. The Eagle/Cheryl Hoefler Strings & Beyond members, clockwise, from left, Rose Coombs, Kim Carter, Mollie Gill, Chris Lewallen and Vonnie Blasing practice a choir chimes selection at the Strawberry Grange for the upcoming “Alleluia! A Celebration of Praise and Worship.” Other members are Linda Boyer and Bonnie Britton. The concert will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Prairie City Community Center. for a “guys-style” prize. Winner must be present. See Page B2 for more infor- mation. SATURDAY- SUNDAY, OCT. 3-4 SUNDAY-TUESDAY, OCT. 4-6 µ5DOO\IRUWKH&XUH¶ JROIVFUDPEOH • 9 a.m., John Day Golf Course The event starts with a continental breakfast and reg- istration at 9 a.m., followed by tee-off at 10 a.m. $ ham- burger dinner and auction will be at 4 p.m. The cost is $40 a person, which includes dinner, plus a goodie bag and magazine subscription. Dinner only is $8. Revival at Grace Chapel • 11 a.m, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tues- day; Grace Chapel, Prairie City $ll are welcome be re- freshed, revitalized and re- vived, as guest speaker the Rev. Max Edwards presents an “old country church revival,” which will include favorite traditional hymns. The church is at 154 Williams St. Call 541-820- 4437 for more information. Your Rural Fa mily Health Clinic HEALTH Department Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm +DUYHVW%D]DDU in Unity • 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Unity Community Hall Get an early start on holiday shopping with Uni- ty’s second annual Harvest Bazaar. Food will be avail- able, served by the Burnt River School FF$. There will be a drawing at 2 p.m. Grant County 528 E. Main, St. E, John Day Karen Triplett, FNP Services Provided: %\&KHU\O+RHÀHU • Primary Care • Acute Care • Women’s Health Exams • Men and Children Exams • Immunizations • Family Planning • Contraception • Pregnancy Testing & Referrals • HIV Testing & Referrals • Cacoon • WIC • High Risk Infants • Maternity Case Management Grant County Health Department does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activitie s, or in employment. Appointments available Call and schedule your appointment today! 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