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Community Blue Mountain Eagle A7 Wednesday, June 28, 2017 WHAT’S HAPPENING 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 classifieds on Page B10. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Democrats meeting F OUR CELEBRATIONS FOR THE F OURTH OF J ULY Eagle file photo Kymber and Aubrey Lutz walk with their grandma Kelly Cooper and dogs in last year’s Dayville Fourth of July Parade. Blue Mountain Eagle F our Grant County towns will show their patriotic best as they host parades, con- tests, car shows and fi reworks in celebra- tion of the Independence Day. Prairie City city recorder Taci Philbrook said they have a couple new events this year. “We’re asking everyone to wear a red hat in support of the troops,” she said. A red hat contest will be held at the city park in the afternoon. Also new this year is a log-sawing contest to be held near Prairie Wood Products. “We’re excited every year,” she said. “I know that Prairie City is proud to be able to host this event.” Prairie City, Tuesday, July 4 Prairie City’s theme is “Celebrate the Spir- it 1776!” with grand marshal Lyn McDonald 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Strawberry shortcake for sale at park near city hall 11 p.m.: Hamburgers at Legion Hall; FFA barbecue at park near city hall 12 p.m.: Parade 1:30 p.m.: Red hat contest, city park 2 p.m.: Log-sawing contest across from Prairie Wood Products Dusk: Fireworks at Oxbow Ranch on County Road 60 For more information, call city hall at 541- 820-3605. Dayville, Sunday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 4 Dayville’s theme is “Cowboy Boots & Country Roots” with grand marshals Merle and Ralph Metcalf Sunday, July 2 10 a.m.: Three-on-three basketball at Day- ville School gym Tuesday, July 4 8-9 a.m.: Breakfast, Community Church 10 a.m.: Parade 11 a.m.: Horseshoe Tournament, city park; Jake Streeter Memorial Classic Car Show, city park (RV park side); USA basketball shooting contest at tennis court; Star Program with information on the solar eclipse by John Fiedor 11:30 a.m.: Jakeburgers, in front of city hall 12:30 p.m.: Baked goods auction, city park 1 p.m.: Water balloon fun game, city park (teams of two; all ages welcome) 1:30 p.m.: Favorite dessert contest, city park 2 p.m.: Award ceremony, city park For more information, call Ruthie Moore at city hall, 541-987-2188. Monument, Tuesday, July 4 Monument Fourth of July Jubilee 7-10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast, school caf- eteria 7:30 a.m.: 4-H Color Run 5K 9 a.m.: Horseshoes ($5 per person; 50/50 pot) 9:30 a.m.: Booths open 10 a.m.: Parade at Old Main Street 11 a.m.: Family games 1 p.m.: Corn hole contest ($5; 50/50 pot), beer garden opens 2 p.m.: Watermelon eating contest 3 p.m.: Chili contest 5 p.m.: Barbecue dinner 5:30 p.m.: Live auction 7 p.m.: Bingo, senior center 10 p.m.: Fireworks over the river For more information, call Lonnie Law- rence at 541-934-2696, Heather Bowlus at 541-934-2690 or Christy Howell at 541-934- 2084. Long Creek, Tuesday, July 4 The city of Long Creek will host its Founder’s Day picnic at the city park at noon. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, and attendees are asked to bring a salad or dessert. A guest speaker will share the history of the Keeney family who were early settlers in Long Creek. The Keeneys were shopkeep- ers and ranchers who donated land to the city, which was known as the Keeney addition. • 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall The Grant County Democrats will meet. Local Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 541-542-2633. FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Alzheimer’s and dementia train- ing workshop • 9-11 a.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 NW Valley View Drive, John Day • 2-4 p.m., Blue Mountain Care Center, 112 E. Fifth St., Prairie City Grant County Older and Vulnerable Pop- ulation Collaborative presents a workshop for families and caregivers and families of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. “Posi- tive Approaches to Dementia Care” will be held in the morning at Valley View, and in the afternoon at Blue Mountain Care Center. “What to do When Nothing Works” will be held in the morning at Blue Mountain Care Center, and in the afternoon at Valley View. A 30-minute question-and-answer session File photo/Laura Hopper Rowdy Israel flies the flag during a Cinna- bar Mountain Playdays Rodeo last year at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day. An event is planned July 8 this year. will be held after each presentation. Refresh- ments will be available at each location. For more information, contact Valley View at 541-575-3533 or Blue Mountain Care Center at 541-820-3341. TUESDAY, JULY 4 Independence Day events See the story on this page for complete details of all of the events planned for Inde- pendence Day. SATURDAY, JULY 8 Cinnabar Mountain Playdays Rodeo • 8 a.m., Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day The youth rodeo starts at 9 a.m. Member- ship is $30 per person or $45 per family, and membership is required. Entry fees are $2 per event or $10 for the day. For more informa- tion, call 541-575-3520 or 541-792-0077, or email cmplaydays@gmail.com. DAYVILLE 2017 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Cowboy Boots & Country Roots SUNDAY, JULY 2ND 10:00 a.m. – 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney, School Gymnasium Sign-ups take place from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged. Teams must consist of 3 persons. Two divisions: men and co-ed—all ages welcome. $15 per team. Contact Tiffnie @ 541-620-2881 for more information and to pre-register. GRAND MARSHALS Merle & Ralph Metcalf TUESDAY, JULY 4 TH 8:00-9:00 am – Breakfast, Community Church 9:00 – Classic Car Show Registration, City Hall 9:15 – Parade Line-up & Judging, East of town 10:00 – Parade, Franklin Avenue (3 Divisions —Motorized, Non-motorized and Kids’) Best of Parade Prize given to the entry that best depicts the theme! 10:30 – Repurposed Cowboy Boot Contest, City Hall Yard (Repurpose a cowboy boot into anything you like & enter it into our contest! The winner of this contest will be determined by a people’s choice vote) 11:00 – Horseshoe Tournament, City Park 11:00 – 2nd Annual Jake Streeter Memorial Classic Car Show, City Park RV Park Side (1st Place Prize-$250, 2nd Place-$150, 3rd Place-$100, with grandkid awards also awarded. For more information, contact Cindy at 541-620-4766) 11:00 – USA Basketball Shooting Contest, City Tennis Court (A patriotic twist on the game of PIG. All ages welcome with age divisions. Fun Prizes for the winners.) 11:00 – Star Program (focusing on the Eclipse & given by John Fiedor), Community Hall 11:30 – Jakeburgers, In front of City Hall 12:30 – Baked Good Auction, City Park 1:00 – Water Balloon Fun Games, City Park Teams of 2, all ages encouraged, will compete for fun prizes. 1:30 – Favorite Dessert Contest, City Park Bring a favorite dessert to enter into the contest. For $2.00, a plate, fork and ballot can be purchased, with fun prizes being given to those who make the winning desserts! 2:00 – Award Ceremony, City Park The winners of the day’s festivities will receive their awards. Events subject to change. Please contact City Hall for more information, 541-987-2188 or dville@ortelco.net. 05829 * 05800