A8 Community Blue Mountain Eagle The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Fri- day. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmea- gle.com. For meetings this week, see our list in the classi- fieds. Wednesday, November 29, 2017 W HAT’S HAPPENING WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 8-9 Democrats meeting Christmas in Mt. Vernon • 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall Topics of discussion will include efforts to protect access to health care in rural Oregon through passage of state Ballot Measure 101. Local Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 541-542-2633. • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mt. Vernon Several businesses in Mt. Vernon have teamed up to pres- ent an annual holiday shopping feast. Participating locations include Shiny Thimble Quilt Studio, Shiny Thimble Quilts, Maudean Brown’s home, Patricia Ross’s art studio and the Sil- ver Spur. Watch for the red and green balloons. For more infor- mation, call Patricia at 541-932-4856. FRIDAY, DEC. 1 Carrie Young Memorial dinner and auction • 5 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge The annual by-donation spaghetti dinner, which includes si- lent and live auctions, supports local senior citizens in Grant County. Proceeds go toward the purchase of gifts and everyday living items. To donate or for more information, contact Lucie Immoos at 541-620-2098. SATURDAY, DEC. 2 Keerins Hall Christmas bazaar • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day The fairgrounds bazaar will feature vendors offering an ar- ray of crafts and other goods. The Youth Arts Program is presenting a free concert, sponsored by the Juniper Arts Council. Music will be per- formed by three choirs (junior, intermediate and show), a string trio and two guitar groups. The ensembles include children and adults, and Christmas songs will be part of the concert. SATURDAY, DEC. 9 Timber Truckers Light Parade Eagle file photo Lucie Immoos stands for a photo in the Elks Lodge before last year’s Carrie Young Memorial dinner and auction. The event raising money for Grant County seniors is scheduled for Dec. 1 this year. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5-6 • 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. Registra- tion 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 infor- mation, call Brenda at 541-429-0551 or Leslie at 541-620-4032. THURSDAY, DEC. 14 Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary bazaar Spay and neuter clinic Light Up a Life • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds pavilion, John Day The Auxiliary’s annual holiday bazaar offers mostly hand- crafted items, with soup and pie available as well. Santa will be available for photos, and Hope4Paws: Grant County is spon- soring a pet photo session with Santa Paws from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pets should be on a leash or in a carrier. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa. • John Day River Veterinary Center, 59989 Highway 26, west of John Day Dogs will be seen on Tuesday and cats on Wednesday. Call 541-932-4428 for more information. • 6 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living, 112 Valley View Drive, John Day All are welcome to the candlelight remembrance, which honors loved ones who have died. The service, organized by Blue Moun- tain Hospice, includes readings, music and refreshments. Dona- tions are accepted at the door and help provide end of life care for hospice patients. For more information, call Blue Mountain Hos- pice at 541-575-1648 or email sross@bluemountainhospital.org. FRIDAY, DEC. 8 A classic Christmas concert • 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 NW Canton St., John Day FRIDAY, DEC. 15 A snowman Christmas party • 2:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Care Center, Prairie City The care center will host an afternoon of festivities for resi- dents, their families, and anyone else who wants to attend. Snack food, non-alcoholic drinks, Santa and live music will be provided. RSVP by Dec. 12 by calling the care center at 541-820-3341. Holiday Showcase dancers kick off Christmas season Dancers perform Nov. 30, Dec. 1 at Grant Union By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Get help finding your Medicare plan. Last day to enroll is Dec. 7. As a Medicare plan that puts members first, we want to make sure you have the coverage you need. If you have Medicare questions, we’re a quick phone call away. And if you’re ready to enroll, we can help make it happen. Choose a plan that features: • Premiums starting as low as $15 • No referrals • Large network of providers • Coverage for hearing aids • Low co-pays for doctor office visits • $0 co-pays for select prescription drugs* Don’t wait. Call today! (855) 265-5969 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week Or go to PacificSourceInTune.com/Medicare The 21st annual Dance Holiday Showcase is a tradi- tion as fun as presents under the Christmas tree. This year’s dancers, ages 4-18, will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, and Friday, Dec. 1, at the Grant Union Junior-Senior High School old gym. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $7 and a can of food, and children under 6 get in free. Showcase coordinator Kattie Piazza said she expects this year’s dance performanc- es to be just as special as years past. Featuring dance styles ranging from lyrical to jazz to hip-hop, the showcase is presented by the Grant Union Gold varsity dance team, coached by Piazza, along with dancers from the Body Fitness and Dance studio. The event is the high school team’s biggest fund- raiser of the year. Piazza said the funds help the team pur- chase costumes and pay for hotel stays when they travel to competitions. The nonperishable food collected will go to food Eagle file photo German exchange student Dana Schajor performs at last year’s Holiday Showcase. banks in Grant County. “Because we’re asking for something, we like to give something back, especially during the holidays,” Piazza said. Dancers will perform in groups as well as solo and duet performances. There were 400 attending over the two days of perfor- mances last year. Piazza said the showcase is a fun holiday staple. “The event itself is so spe- cial — to incorporate so many age groups, listen to holiday music, see the dancers in their sparkly costumes and the kids out there giving it their all,” she said. “It’s a great kickoff to the holiday season.” SATURDAY DECEMBER 2ND 9AM - 4PM AUXILIARY BAZAAR Saturday, December 2nd, 9AM - 4PM Grant County Fairgrounds Pavilion Mostly Handcrafted Items Soup & Pie Available Pictures with Santa - Bring Your Camera! Mary 541–620-4283 BLUE MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY KEERINS HALL HOLIDAY BAZAAR Large variety of items with several free gift drawings Call Fair Office for more information: 541-575-1900 grantcountyfairgrounds.com 26579 PacificSource Community Health Plans is an HMO/PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in PacificSource Medicare depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, co-pays, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums, and co-pays may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Benefits noted are only available in Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Hood River, Jefferson, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler counties. *Not available on all plans Y0021_MED425_1117_CMS Accepted 11252017 Grant County Fairgrounds in Keerins Hall