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Community
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Christmas programs coming to town
Blue Mountain Eagle
Students from area schools
have been preparing for
Christmas programs. Here is a
schedule of performances:
• Seneca School’s “Let it
Be Christmas” program will
take place at 6:30 p.m. Thurs-
day, Dec. 8, at the school
with students in kindergarten
through grade 6 performing.
• The Humbolt Elementa-
ry Christmas program is set
for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12,
at Grant Union Junior-Senior
High School’s new gym with
students in grades K-6 per-
forming.
• Dayville School’s talent
show is scheduled from 7-8
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at
Dayville School with students
in preschool through grade 12
performing.
• Long Creek School will
The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday.
Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle.com.
For meetings this week, see our list in the classifi eds on Page
B9.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 9-10
Mt. Vernon bazaar and sales
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get some last-minute Christmas shopping done in Mt.
Vernon. Homes and businesses will be open with a variety
of holiday gift options. Look for balloons at each business.
For more information, contact Maudean Brown at 541-932-
4503.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10
Second Saturday Gathering
• 9-11:30 a.m., Outpost Restaurant, John Day
Ladies of Grant County are invited to the Second Satur-
day Gathering. The annual Christmas presentation “Hope
& the Light of the World” will feature music and sharing.
Kathy Rogers and Lis Davis will present music at the no-host
breakfast. Coffee and tea are complimentary.
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Saturday, Decemeber 10th
Refreshments, Door Prizes
present the program “Little
Town of Christmas” at 6:30
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14,
with students in grades pre-
school through grade 12 per-
forming.
• The Grant Union Ju-
nior-Senior High School win-
ter concert is scheduled for 7
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at
Grant Union Junior-Senior
High School’s old gym. The
junior band, senior band and
combined choir will perform.
• Prairie City School
students in kindergarten
through grade 6 will perform
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
14, in the new gym at the
school.
• Monument School will
hold a Christmas program at 6
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the
school gym with music and a
special visit from Santa at the
close.
File photo
Dayville students perform the school’s Christmas
program last year.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 10-11
W HAT’S
HAPPENING
Sumpter Christmas bazaar
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sumpter Municipal Museum
The Sumpter community will welcome visitors to enjoy the
two-day bazaar, along with a Christmas parade and train rides.
For more information, call Nancy at 541-894-2264.
SUNDAY, DEC. 11
Ugly Sweater 5K
• 10 a.m., The Corner Cup, 100 E. Main, John Day
Runners can suit up in their fi nest ugly Christmas sweaters, and
join a 5K race. The cost to register is $20, and all proceeds benefi t
the Tree of Joy program to provide Christmas presents for children in
need. Prizes will be awarded for the men, women and children’s di-
visions, and for the ugliest sweaters. The course will begin and end at
The Corner Cup, following a path through downtown John Day and
the Seventh Street Sports Complex. The 5K has been organized by
Reitta Wyllie for her Grant Union senior project. Registration forms
are available at Grant Union and at The Corner Cup. For more infor-
mation, call Wyllie at 541-792-0704 or Russ Comer 541-620-0014.
Timber Trucker’s Light Parade
• 6 p.m., downtown John Day
This year’s theme is “A Hometown Christmas.” Winners of
the awards and cash drawings will be announced at the Elks
Lodge immediately following the parade. The entry fee is $10.
Registration is from 3-5:30 p.m. at Grant Western Lumber Co.,
where the parade will begin. The route will lead through town
and turns left on the Third Street extension to the Elks Lodge.
For more information, call 541-620-4032.
Dayville Christmas Tree Lighting
• 4:30 p.m., outside Dayville City Hall
The City of Dayville is holding a Christmas tree lighting cer-
emony. This is the fi rst time the town has added lights to the city
Christmas tree. Refreshments will be served, and the Christmas
decorating contest winners will be announced.
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13-14
Spay and neuter clinic
• John Day River Veterinary Center
Dogs will be seen on Tuesday and cats on Wednesday. The
veterinary center is at 59989 Highway 26, west of John Day.
Call 541-932-4428 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14
AARP driver safety class
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Prairie City Senior Center
Open to all ages, this nationally recognized defensive driv-
ing course may qualify for insurance discounts. It costs $15 for
AARP members, $20 for non-members. Call 541-575-4268 or
541-792-0587 to sign up.
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THANK YOU
to everyone that came
out and helped support
the 2017 Grant County
Fair & Rodeo Court at the
Coronation Dinner &
Auction. This community
support will make these
girls ride harder and
stand stronger, so they
can be the best
representatives they
can be for the next year
and beyond! What a
great turn out, we are
all blessed to be a part
of this amazing event!
Thank you to the
sponsors, supporters
and donators, big or
small your generosity is
greatly appreciated and
will help this program
grow and prosper!
Happy trails!
Queen Jessica
& Princess Trinity
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