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Blue Mountain Eagle
COMMUNITY
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
WHAT’S
HAPPENING
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.
Wednesday, March 27
Food bank distribution day
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grant County Food Bank
The food bank is back on its normal distribution schedule
for the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more informa-
tion, call 541-575-0299.
Luncheon and church service
• 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
Canyon City
The Ministerial Association churches will observe Lent
with a special luncheon and service held at various local
churches. Everyone is invited. These special services are
held on Wednesdays ending April 10. A soup and bread
lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The ser-
vice follows from 12:15-12:45 p.m. On April 3, the lun-
cheon and service will be at the Redeemer Lutheran Church
in John Day.
Wednesday-Friday, March 27-29
Kids Passport to Fun
• Grant County
The second annual museum event for children contin-
ues through Friday with a variety of history, science and arts
events throughout the week at different locations. “Pass-
ports” are available at the Grant County Chamber of Com-
merce in John Day for $5, or $12 per family. Some scholar-
ships are available. Children 5 and under can participate for
free. The Canyon City Community Hall will be open from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 with many sponsored activities,
and passports are required for entry (ages 6-12). For more
information, leave a message at the Grant County Historical
Museum, 541-575-0362.
Saturday, March 30
Inland Northwest Musicians Chorale concert
• 4 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall
The Juniper Arts Council will host the 40-singer cho-
rale, performing “Peaceable Kingdom” by Randall Thomp-
Contributed photo/Ashley Stevick
Elise Delgado assists Passport to Fun participants in candlemaking at the Canyon City park during the 2018 event.
son and “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi. The concert is free.
A dessert reception will follow. For more information, call
541-932-4892.
Sunday, March 31
American Legion Auxiliary visit and luncheon
• 10 a.m., Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
The national and state president for the American Legion
Auxiliary will make an offi cial visit to the John Day and
Prairie City units, accompanied by other national person-
nel including the commander of the American Legion.
There will be a tour of the Kim Wah Chung State Heritage
Site followed by a luncheon meeting at the Outpost Pizza,
Pub & Grill. For more information, contact Ruth Harris at
541-575-0076.
Saturday, April 6
Lake Creek Youth Camp gala
• 4 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds
The gala features a tri-tip dinner, auction and live music.
The live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are
$20 per person, available at 861 W. Main St., John Day, or
by calling 541-206-2421.
Friday, April 19
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
• 6:30 p.m., Madden Brothers Performing Arts Center
Featuring 11 fi lms, beer will be available and raffl es will
be held during and after the event. The cost is $10 for adults
or $5 for members. Children 17 and under enter for free. For
tickets, visit BMLT.org or call 541-620-5754.
Tuesday, April 2
Pool update and information meeting
• 6 p.m., Grant County Regional Airport
Representatives from the Grant County Court, John
Day-Canyon City Parks & Recreation District, Blue Moun-
tain Hospital District, city of John Day and Grant School
District 3 will be present. All are encouraged to attend. For
more information or to submit questions, visit johndayswim-
team.com.
Saturday, April 20
Easter egg hunt
• 10 a.m., Clyde Holliday State Park, Mt. Vernon
The Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department will host its
annual Easter egg hunt. Fire truck rides will be available
from 9-9:45 a.m. at the Mt. Vernon City Park with the actual
hunt to follow with prizes for all ages. For more information,
contact the city of Mt. Vernon at 541-932-4688.
Church Services In Grant County
Tuesdays at 6:30PM
Use Main Entry Front Doors
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