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Blue Mountain Eagle
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.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
Democrats meeting
• 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall
All local Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more in-
formation, call 541-542-2633.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30
Community
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
can take a picture with the Easter Bunny.
WHAT’S
HAPPENING
Easter egg dyeing
• 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., OSU Extension classroom, 116
NW Bridge St., John Day
The class will be taught by Becky Litke and is spon-
sored by the Grant County Art Association. Artists of any
skill level are welcome, and the cost to attend is $20. Space
is limited. To register for the class or for more informa-
tion, contact Eloise Boren at 541-987-2138 or email eloise-
boren@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7
• 11 a.m., John Day Fire Department
The John Day Volunteer Fire Department’s annual egg
hunt will offer egg coloring at 11 a.m., at the John Day Fire
Department, to decorate eggs for the following day’s Easter
egg hunt.
Almost Spring bazaar
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Keerins Hall, Grant County Fair-
grounds
Vendors will be on hand with an array of items for sale:
crafts, home decor, collectibles and more. Admission is
free. For more information or to reserve a table, call the
fair office at 541-575-1900.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Bunny Hop 5K run/walk
• 8 a.m., Dayville
Registration is at 8 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. Partic-
ipants can park at Dayville School for bus transportation to
the starting line on South Fork Road. The route will end at
Dayville City Park. The cost is $10 per person. The Buddy
Award, $50 cash, will be given to the winner of the 0- to
13-year-old group who completes the race on their own
legs. Most of the proceeds will benefit Cheryl Hubbird’s
fight against cancer. For more information, call Dayville
City Hall at 541-987-2188 or email winkelej@gmail.com.
Saints Eleven concert
• 7:30 p.m., Madden Brothers Performing Arts Center,
116 NW Bridge St., John Day
Saints Eleven’s music is billed as a mix of genres, from
country to blues to rock. Performing as a special guest is
Andy McCumber. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets range
from $15-30. Business sponsorships of the concert are of-
fered, ranging from $75-200. Tickets can be purchased at
maddenbrothers.tix.com or at the door. For more informa-
tion, visit maddenbrothers.us or call Jesse Madden, 541-
620-1793, or Joe Madden, 541-792-0953.
Easter egg hunts
• 10 a.m., Mt. Vernon City Park
Prior to the Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department’s
annual hunt, a free community breakfast by Living Word
Christian Center will be available at the Mt. Vernon Com-
munity Hall from 7-9:30 a.m., and fire truck rides will start
at 9 a.m. The fire department is accepting donations for the
egg hunt until the day of the event. For more information
or to inquire about donations, call the city of Mt. Vernon at
541-932-4688.
• 10:30 a.m., Dayville City Park
Following the Bunny Hop 5K, egg hunts for children in
four age divisions will be held. Age divisions range from
infant to sixth grade. Parents will also be able to participate
in a fun hunt. For more information, call Dayville City Hall
at 541-987-2188.
• 11 a.m., Seventh Street Complex, John Day
Everyone is welcome. There will be egg hunts for ages
0-12 with four age divisions and a prize egg in each group.
Mr. Bunny will be there to greet the children. Sponsored by
John Day Elks Lodge 1824.
• Noon, Grant Union Junior-Senior High School
The annual John Day Volunteer Fire Department’s hunt
includes age groups from 0 to 3, 4 to 6, and 7 to 11. Drinks,
burgers, hot dogs and chips will be available, and hunters
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 6-7
Watercolor class
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 7-8
Strawberry Mountain Gun & Knife Show
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds
pavilion
• Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds
pavilion
People can buy, sell or trade such goods as guns, knives
and camping and hunting supplies. General admission is $3
per day or $5 for both days, and admission for youth ages
7-18 is $1 per day. For more information or to reserve a
table, call the fair office at 541-575-1900.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
Eagle file photo
Visiting the Easter bunny at the John Day Elks Lodge
Easter egg hunt last year were, from left, Brighton
McLane, 10, of Mt. Vernon; Esterlyn Harper, 5, of John
Day; Harmony Harper, 6, of John Day; Ellie McLane, 3,
of Mt. Vernon; Aliyah Qual, 7, of John Day; and Collin
McLane, 9, of Mt. Vernon. The event will take place again
this year, at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Seventh Street
Complex in John Day. Easter egg hunts will also take
place at Grant Union, Mt. Vernon and Dayville Saturday.
Rep. Lynn Findley town hall
• 6 p.m., John Day Fire Hall
Rep. Findley (R-Vale) will hold a town hall meeting to
give an update about the 2018 Legislative Session, respond
to questions and engage with constituents.
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