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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.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29
Community shred day
Community
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
W HAT’S
HAPPENING
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old West Federal Credit Union
The free event provides a safe and secure way to dispose of
old and unnecessary documents. For more information, call the
credit union at 541-575-0264.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
• 9 a.m., Blue Mountain Land Trust office, 116 NW Bridge
St., Suite 9, John Day
Blue Mountain Land Trust will host a wildflower hike
through Logan Valley, led by Forest Service botanists.
Participants will meet at the BMLT office and carpool to
the site. Sturdy footwear, sunscreen, water and snacks are
recommended. The cost is $10 and pre-registration can
be found at bmlt.org/upcoming-events/2018/7/7/18/wan-
der-wildflowers. For more information, call Marti at 541-620-
5754.
Jewelry trunk show
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bar WB, 234 Front St., Prairie City
Hunting Heron Designs Jewelry by Janine Goodwin will be
available for sale.
Summer Fest 2018
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 9-13
Eagle file photo
Children dash out for candy during the Prairie City
Fourth of July Parade, which had a ‘Spirit of 1776’ theme
last year. Again this year, the parade is at noon July 4 in
Prairie City.
Veterans appreciation shoot
• 9 a.m., Seneca shooting range
Grant County Shooting Sports will host a clay target game
for military veterans. Targets and 12-gauge ammo will be pro-
vided until gone. Non-veterans are also welcome to partake
in the games, at normal cost. Lunch will be provided, and dry
camping is available. For more information, call 541-820-4624.
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JULY 3-4
Dayville Fourth of July celebration
• Dayville
A Swap ’til You Drop swap market will start July 3 and con-
tinue July 4. To reserve a spot, call the Fish House Inn & RV
Park at 541-987-2124. A community dinner will be held at 6:30
p.m. at the community hall, with a dance following. The bar
will open at 8 p.m. and music by the Wasteland Kings starts at 9
p.m. An ID and $5 cover charge will be required for admittance.
Wednesday festivities include breakfast at 8 a.m. and the parade
at 10 a.m., Jakeburgers, horseshoes, water balloons, a duck race
and more. For more information on holiday activities, call Day-
ville City Hall at 541-987-2188 or email dville@ortelco.net.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Monument Fourth of July Jubilee
• 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monument
• 3-4:30 p.m., Canyon Mountain Center, 767 E. Main St.,
John Day
Silvia Calisaya of Peru will teach about cultural and healing
traditions, and discuss symbolisms of the Aymara culture and
the steps of living a good life. There is no cost, and all are wel-
come. For more information or to set up a private session, call
Sandy Bay at 415-515-6316.
Wildflower hike
• 9 a.m., Dayville school
Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the entry fee is $20. For
more information, call Taylor at 541-805-9462.
SUNDAY, JULY 1
Traditions of the Peruvian Aymara
SATURDAY, JULY 7
3-on-3 basketball tournament
• 5-9 p.m., John Day City Park
The event is open to adults 21 and up. Food and drinks will
be available, as well as music by Wasteland Kings. Proceeds
for the event go to John Day-Canyon City Parks and Recreation
programs. For more information, call the parks and recreation
office at 541-575-0110.
at the community center near the park. Hot dogs and hamburg-
ers will be provided, and attendees are asked to bring a salad or
dessert. The celebration highlights Long Creek settlers.
Events start with a biscuits and gravy breakfast, followed
by a color run. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Other activities
include horseshoes, vendor booths, auctions, family games and
a duck race. Fireworks over the river are at 10 p.m. To register
for the color run, call Sahara at 541-934-2532. For more in-
formation on events and activities, call Lonnie, 541-934-2696;
Heather, 541-934-2690; or Christy, 541-934-2084.
Prairie City Fourth of July celebration
• 7 a.m., Prairie City
Festivities begin with a breakfast at the teen center, and ac-
tivities include the parade at noon and a horseshoe tournament
at 1 p.m., plus a re-dedication of the city’s water fountain. A
tri-tip barbecue and strawberry shortcake next to city hall will
be available during the day. The DeWitt Museum will offer free
admission, as well as gold panning for kids. Fireworks begin at
dusk at the Oxbow ranch on County Road 60. Entry forms for
the parade can be picked up at Roan Outwest, Bar WB, Prairie
City City Hall or the Grant County Chamber of Commerce.
Founders Day Celebration
• Noon, Long Creek
The ninth annual Founders Day Celebration features a picnic
Long Creek vacation Bible school
• 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Long Creek Seventh-day Adventist
Church
Vacation Bible school is open to children ages 3-12. The
theme will be “In the wilderness with the Israelites.” For more
information, call Heather Morris at 509-386-5474 or Vivian
Morris at 541-421-3868.
TUESDAY, JULY 10
Nonprofit leadership seminar
• 10-11:30 a.m., OSU Extension classroom
The workshop, entitled “Two Part Harmony: Exploring
Shared Leadership Between Board and Staff,” is open to all
community members involved in nonprofit work, especially
board chairs and executive directors. Cause Oregon, a consult-
ing firm under the direction of Kim Ryals, will lead the session.
Fees for attending are $35 per person. Registration includes the
seminar, light refreshments and networking afterward. Seating
is limited and can be reserved by calling Ryals at 541-605-8877
or visiting causeoregon.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
Ritter, Range and Three-Mile schools 43rd
reunion
• Noon, Ritter Hot Springs
Students, families and friends are invited to a potluck. Cof-
fee, lemonade, paper plates, silverware and napkins will be fur-
nished. For more information, call Vivian Morris at 541-421-
3868.
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