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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.
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