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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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W HAT’S
FRIDAY, DEC. 7
HAPPENING
Carrie Young Memorial dinner and auction
• 5 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge
There will be a silent auction, raffle and dinner. Proceeds
benefit local seniors. For more information, call Lucie Immoos
at 541-620-2098.
Contributed photo
Grant Union FFA chapter members surround the
1,100 pounds of nonperishable food they collected
through the Oregon FFA and Les Schwab Tire
Centers’ month-long ‘Drive Away Hunger’ initiative in
October. From left: Grant Union FFA members Raney
Anderson, Kori Jo Girvin, Jessie Stubbs, Logan
Namitz, Cole Ashley, Celine Hicks, Mariah Kerr, Cinch
Anderson, Parker Manitsas, Emilie Updegrave, Sierra
Cates, Billy Radinovich and Ellie Justice.
Grant Union FFA
chapter members
assist food bank
Blue Mountain Eagle
Grant Union FFA chap-
ter members played a big
role in helping curb hun-
ger in Grant County during
the month of October as
they participated in Oregon
FFA’s Drive Away Hunger
initiative.
Oregon FFA officials
recently announced that
statewide the FFA orga-
nizations raised a total of
342,420 meals that will be
given to those in need.
The Grant Union chap-
ter worked together to col-
lect bags inserted in the
Blue Mountain Eagle and
Captial Press newspapers.
Food was also collected
at Les Schwab Tires Center
in John Day.
Grant Union FFA ad-
viser Adam Ineck said he
was thankful for all the
cooperating partners and
all who donated to the
cause.
“Together we donat-
ed and collected just over
1,100 pounds of food this
year that we delivered di-
rectly to the Grant Coun-
ty Food Bank,” he said.
“This is a great example
of our members living the
last line of our FFA motto,
‘Living to Serve.’”
‘Christmas 1918’ concert — postponed
The Grant County Youth Arts Program and the Juniper Arts
Council have postponed the fall 2018 YAP concert. The concert
will be rescheduled.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
Children’s Christmas party
• 12-3 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge
The Elks Lodge is hosting a party with food, crafts, games, a
movie and a sugar cookie frosting table. Santa will attend from
1-2 p.m. for pictures and gifts. Everyone is invited.
Timber Truckers Light Parade
Eagle file photo
• 6 p.m., downtown John Day
The parade theme this year is “Tis the Night Before Christ-
mas.” The entry fee is $10. Winners will be announced at the Elks
Lodge following the parade. Registration is from 3-5:30 p.m. at
Grant Western. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call Leslie Tray-
lor at 541-620-4032 or 541-575-1862 for more information.
THURSDAY, DEC. 13
Light Up a Life
• 6 p.m., Valley View Assisted Living
Blue Mountain Hospice will host its annual Light Up a Life
event to remember and reflect upon the lives of those who have
passed away. To have a loved one honored, contact Michelle at
541-575-1648.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14
Blue Mountain Care Center Christmas party
• 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Care Center
The Blue Mountain Care Center will host a Christmas party
for their residents and their families followed by a silent dessert
auction to raise money for the resident council fund. Refresh-
ments and entertainment will be provided. All are welcome.
RSVP by Dec. 7. For more information or to RSVP, call 541-
820-3341.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15
Winter Wonderland dance recital
• 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall
Dancers from age 4 through seventh grade, including levels 1,
2 and 3, will perform dance routines, including solos, duets and
trios as well as group routines. Admission is $2 per person at the
door. Children 6 and under are free. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the
show starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Body, Fitness
& Dance at 541-792-7421.
Christmas bird count
Contributed photo
!
Eagle file photo
Lucie Immoos stands in front of a framed Leon Parson
print at the 25th annual Carrie Young Memorial auction
at the John Day Elks Lodge last year. The event is Dec. 7
this year.
Winter Festival
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dayville Community Hall
The winter bazaar will feature crafters, food and fun activities.
Crafters and vendors are wanted for $10 per site with tables pro-
vided. For more information or to reserve a site, call Tracy Bird
at 541-575-0866 or Kelly Cooper at 541-620-4947.
Grant Union FFA chapter secretary Ellie Justice, left,
and treasurer Parker Manitsas, right, stand with Grant
County Food Bank representative Tom Sutton with a
delivery of 1,100 pounds of food donated through the
FFA’s Drive Away Hunger initiative.
The Rude Logging float makes its own snow in the
Timber Trucker’s Light Parade last year. The entry earned
first place in the Timber Division and won the people’s
choice award. The parade is Dec. 8 this year.
• 7 a.m., The Outpost Pizza, Pub & Grill
The Grant County Bird Club will host a breakfast at the
Outpost and explain assignments. The club’s December meet-
ing will be that night along with the compilation of the day’s
sightings. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Cecil and Irene Gag-
non’s home off Dog Creek Road, 62012 Dugout Lane, John
Day. For more information, email the group at ducksouptom@
centurylink.net.
SUNDAY, DEC. 16
Winter bazaar
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monument School gym
The sixth annual winter bazaar features homemade decor,
beauty products, food and accessories. The 4-H club will serve
hamburgers, and the Monument ambulance will host a dessert
fundraiser. The cost per table is $10. For more information or
to set up a booth, contact Stacy Robinson-Cox at 541-934-2155.
MONDAY, DEC. 17
Antone Christmas bird count
• 8 a.m., Thomas Condon Interpretive Center, John Day Fossil
Beds
The Grant County Bird Club will participate in a bird count at
the John Day Fossil Beds. For more information, contact the club
at ducksouptom@centurylink.net.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
Grant Union winter music program
• 6:30 p.m., Grant Union Junior-Senior High School
The Grant Union combined choir and junior and senior high
school bands will present their winter music program in the
school’s old gym. Admission is free.
Blue Mountain
Hospice’s
up a
light
!
life
!
December 13th, 2018 6:00 pm
At
Valley View Assisted Living Facility
Contact Blue Mountain Hospice at 541-575-1648, or mgibson@bluemountainhospital.org
541-523-6377
541-963-6577
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