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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 28, 2019)
A8 COMMUNITY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, August 28, 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 classifieds. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Grant County Democrats meeting • 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall Local Democrats are encouraged to attend. For informa- tion, call 541-542-2633. Friday, Aug. 30 EO Media Group file photo ‘Leave No Trace’ events • All day, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Free and open to the public, the Leave No Trace Cen- ter for Outdoor Ethics will raise awareness on preserving and protecting the Painted Hills from excessive trash and trail erosion. Use the hashtag #DontHurtTheDirt to take part in a social media campaign. A photography hike at Car- rol Rim will be from 6-7:30 p.m. This trail climbs over 400 feet in elevation. Reservations are required, and the hike is limited to 15 people. The Night Sky Program will be from 8-10:30 p.m. at the Painted Hills Overlook trail. For more information, call 541-987-2333 or email joda_interpreta- tion@nps.gov. Saturday, Aug. 31 Painted Hills Festival • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mitchell The event will feature park and partner booths and educa- tional activities for all ages designed to preserve and protect the Painted Hills for generations to come. For more informa- tion, call 541-987-2333 or email joda_interpretation@nps. gov. A tourist sets up a shot of the Painted Hills in Central Oregon near Mitchell. to teach responsibility, courage and other important skills. Free dinner will be provided. Contact Families First for childcare options. For more information or to register, contact Megan at 541-575-1006 or ffhvmeg@gmail.com. Friday, Sept. 6 Movie at the Cart • 6 p.m., Little Canyon Food Cart, John Day “The Princess Bride” will be shown with free admission. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with the movie following at sundown. Attendees should bring seating, and yard games are wel- come. No outside food or drink. First Friday • 6-9 p.m., downtown John Day This month’s theme is “Carnival.” Event will feature car- nival games, food and live music. Food and beverages will be available at participating businesses. For more informa- tion, visit the Downtown John Day First Fridays Facebook page. Saturday, Sept. 7 Thursday, Sept. 5 Active Parenting class • 5-8 p.m., Families First, 401 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day The class will be held every Thursday ending Oct. 3. This series will show parents ways to use effective non- violent discipline, to open up lines of communication and Grant County Fly-in and Breakfast • 7-11:30 a.m., Grant County Regional Airport Air search pilots will fly children in grades 1-12 for free, weather permitting. Parents must fly with children ages 12 and under. Dave Traylor will present a U.S. flag flyover and candy drop. Breakfast will be served by the Squeeze In, $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more infor- mation, call 541-575-1151 or email walkerh@grantcoun- ty-or.gov. Rural Innovation Tour • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Innovation Gateway greenhouses, Oregon Pine Property This free event features a guided tour of the greenhouse with a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s plan for using reclaimed water for food production, in addition to learn- ing about hydroponic growing systems. For more informa- tion, contact Genevieve Perdue at genevieve@bmlt.org or 541-620-5754. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15 Youth pheasant hunt • 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., John Day Valley Hunters ages 17 and younger are eligible to participate while accompanied by an adult 21 years or older, who may not hunt. The supervising adult may not accompany more than one youth hunter. All participants must attend a safety briefing. Each youth must have in possession: a Hunter Edu- cation Certificate (or hunting license), which includes their Hunter Ed number; permit for the hunt area (if required); hunters 12 years or older must have a valid hunting license with an upland game bird validation; a blaze orange hat, shooting glasses and vest must be worn by all participants, including adults. Each event location will provide these items. Registration is required. For more information, con- tact Cameron Sponseller at cameron.d.sponseller@state. or.us or 541-575-1167. Church Services In Grant County Church of Acts Tuesdays at 6:30PM Use Main Entry Front Doors - Spirit Filled Sabbath Church - Sabbath School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship dinner after Wed. Bible Study 2:30 p.m. Home church at 421 N McHaley & 2nd, Prairie City, OR 97869 Brother Kelly, 541-620-4684 133921
