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A6 Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Concert venue debuts in John Day By Rylan Boggs Blue Mountain Eagle Rock and roll is coming to John Day. The Blue Mountain Junior High School is being renovated to host concerts as the Madden Brothers Performing Arts Cen- ter. Micky and the Motor- cars will perform with Dustin Schaefer on Aug. 4, and Chris Knight will play Aug. 21. “It was a black eye on the town, having a huge empty building, so we bought it with hopes of doing something with it,” said Jesse Madden, who owns Blue Mountain Custom Homes with his brother, Joe Madden. The building is also being remodeled to provide 14,000 square feet of offi ce space. Interest has been expressed in the space by Oregon State University and the Blue Moun- tain Land Trust, Jesse said. When the Maddens pur- chased the building from the Grant County Library Foun- dation in November of 2014, the old school was structurally sound but in need of beautifi - cation, according to Joe Mad- den. “We haven’t changed any- thing structurally,” Joe said, but added new fl oors, doors and paint. Jesse described it as “a com- pete remodel.” They began the remodel in May and are hoping to have some of the offi ce space ready by the end of August. While the building is mov- ing forward, the Maddens made sure to preserve a bit of its past. Upon graduating, many stu- dents signed the school’s gym walls. The Maddens are working around the signatures to pre- FRIDAY, AUG. 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Micky and the Motorcars concert Health care fi lm showing WHAT’S HAPPENING WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 26-28 Vacation Bible school • 5:30-8 p.m., Prairie Baptist Church, 238 N. McHaley St., Prai- rie City Children in kindergarten through sixth grades are welcome to attend. Family members are invited to join nightly dinners at 5 p.m. and stay to watch the activities. For more information, contact the church at 541-820-3696. THURSDAY, JULY 27 Student wellness exams and sports physicals • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Grant Union Jr./Sr. High School All Grant County middle and high school students are encour- aged to attend, not just athletes. Due to policy changes, a com- prehensive wellness exam is now given, which includes a sports physical. The exams are fully covered each year by all insurance companies. Students unable to attend should schedule a wellness exam with their primary care provider. For more information, visit the School Based Health Center at Grant Union or call the Grant County Health Department at 541-575-0429. concert series as a pilot pro- gram during a June 13 city council meeting. Parking will be available at the Gleason Pool lot as well as the fairgrounds on performance nights, and Jesse said they are working with the People Mov- er to provide transportation. After remodeling the old school over the summer, the Maddens plan to hang on to it. “We have no intention of selling,” Jesse said. • 3-5 p.m. Aug. 1, Grant County Historical Museum, Canyon City George R. Miller will sign copies of his new book, “Grant County.” 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 A15. • 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall A viewing of the recent- ly released fi lm “Now is the Time - Healthcare for Every- body” will be available to the public. Grant County Demo- crats and Blue Sage Ecumenical Ministries are sponsoring the fi lm. Discussion and refreshments will follow. serve them and have set aside a wall for bands who play there to sign. Tickets for the shows will range from $25-30, and VIP options will be available. The Aug. 4 show will have food and drink provided by Suds Pub, according to Jesse. The business is hoping to host 200-300 people for shows. The John Day City Coun- cil agreed to issue a special events permit for the summer Contributed photo Micky and the Motorcars will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at the Madden Brothers Performing Arts Center, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day. SATURDAY, JULY 29 Cinnabar Mountain Playdays youth rodeo • 8 a.m., Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day The youth rodeo starts at 9 a.m. Membership 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 information, call 541-575- 3520 or 541-792-0077, or email cmplaydays@gmail.com. John Day Farmers Market • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southwest Brent Street, John Day The market features crafts, baked goods, produce, kids activi- ties, entertainment and information booths. For more information, call 541-792-0958 or email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail.com. MONDAY-TUESDAY, JULY 31-AUG. 1 ‘Grant County’ book signing • 5-6 p.m. July 30, Grant County Historical Museum, Canyon City • 12-1 p.m. Aug. 1, DeWitt Museum, Prairie City • 7:30 p.m., Madden Brothers Performing Arts Center, 116 NW Bridge St., John Day The band will be joined by guest performer Dustin Schaefer, featuring country/rock and Americana music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP and at 6:30 p.m. for general admission. Ten pairs of VIP tickets are available, including two front row seats, prime rib and beverages. Suds Pub will provide food and beverages, and all ages are welcome. Tickets start at $25 and may be purchased at maddenbrothers.tix.com or by calling 1-800-595-4849. TUESDAY, AUG. 8 Health insurance workshop • 6-8 p.m, Canyon City Community Hall, 129 S. Washington St. The Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace will sponsor “Health Insurance 101,” a free workshop to help attendees prepare for the health insurance open enrollment period beginning next fall. To register, call 855-268-3767 or email info.marketplace@ oregon.gov. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 11-13 Hope4Paws yard sale fundraiser • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Four Seasons Plumbing lot, N. Canyon Blvd., John Day • 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Four Seasons Plumbing lot, N. Canyon Blvd., John Day The pet rescue and education nonprofi t will accept items do- nated in advance, and volunteers also will accept donations at the yard sale site on Thursday, Aug. 10, the day before the sale. Those with questions about acceptable donations can call Hope4Paws at 541-575-0500. Church Services In Grant County Come Worship with us at
