Jefferson County Events and Happenings

Want to add an event? Please call 541.475.2275 or email jlantz@madraspioneer.com by 2 p.m. Thursday to be included!

Thursday, June 13

Book Buddy: 3 - 4:30 p.m., June 13, Jefferson County Library.

Talk About: How to Be a Better You Chapter 2 – 7 — 8 p.m., June 13, Jefferson County Library.

Friday, June 14

Coffee Cuppers: 8:10 a.m., Sunbelt Rental. Call the Madras-JC Chamber of Commerce for more information at 541-475-2350 or visit the Chamber website: www.madraschamber.com.

Spring Into Nature Festival: 4 p.m., June 14, Sahalee park. Science activities, birdhouse building, nature crafts, performances, food and more. Free event, all are welcome.

Friday Night Bingo: 5 p.m. every Friday. Come have a Bingo Burger and play. Madras Elks Lodge, 262 SW Second St.

Flag Day: 5 p.m., June 14, City Hall front lawn.

Book Store Bunco Night: 7 p.m., June 14, The Bohemian Peddler’s Black Bird Magical Tea & Tales. Space is limited, reserve your seat in advance. $6 per person.

Saturday, June 15

Madras Saturday Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Every Saturday June – September, Sahalee Park. Farm fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal crafts, baked goods, music, and events. Debit, credit and EBT accepted. WIC, SNAP, DUFB welcome.

Free Books: 9 a.m., June 15, Sahalee Park Saturday Market.

8th Annual Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 15, Indian Head Casino. $20 pre-registration, $25 day of registration. All ages, DJ, raffle prizes, covered food court.

Culver Citywide Yard Sales: 8 a.m., June 15.

Metolius Community Yard Sales: 8 a.m., June 15. Call city hall before June 12 to be added to map. Maps available between June 13 & 14.

Monday, June 17

Low/No Sugar Cooking Classes: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 (whole grains), July 1 (protein), 8 (vegetables), 15 (dairy), and 22 (fruits). Free classes by the JC Veterans Service Office and Oregon State University Extension Service. Sign up for one or all six classes, limited to 12 participants. All classes at Jefferson County Community Center. RSVP with your name, classes of interest and phone number to laura.moore@jeffersoncountyor.gov or call 541-475-5228.

Upcoming & Multiple Days

Spanish Event with the JC Library: 6 – 7:30 p.m., June 19, Pizza Fiesta.

Business After Hours: 5:30 p.m., June 20, Chinook Place.

English Event with the JC Library: 6 – 7:30 p.m., June 20, Happy Birtyday!

Talk About: High Desert Trail Camera Workshop – 7 — 8 p.m., June 20, Jefferson County Library.

Pancake Breakfast: 8 — 10 a.m., June 22, Metolius Train Depot.

Madras Rock & Gem Show: June 20-23, Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thur — Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Vacation Bible School: Breaker Rock Beach – 9 – 11:45 a.m., June 24-28, Juniper Community Church. Adventure awaits each day as kids explore tide pools, spot orcas, fly kites and watch waves. Bring a friend, cost is free.

Spanish Event with the JC Library: 6 – 7:30 p.m., June 26, Show de Magia.

English Event with the JC Library: 6 – 7:30 p.m., June 27, Ride the Rails, Metolius Park.

Pi-Ume-Sha: June 27 – 30. Thursday, 6 p.m. Memorials, Grand Entries: Friday 7 p.m, Saturday 1 & 7 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.

Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association Oregon POW-MIA Memorial Ride Highway 26: June 29, will come through Madras.

4th of July Celebration: 7 a.m., Elks Breakfast, Todd Beamer Run, 9 a.m. Awards, 10 a.m. Parade, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music and fun in Sahalee Park, 10 p.m. Madras Sparklers display. To donate to Madras Sparklers, mail check to Madras Sparklers, 1219 NE Upper Drive, Madras. NO fireworks allowed on school grounds this year. Parade and vendor sign-ups at MadrasChamber.com.

All Jefferson County Exhibit Opening Reception: 5:30 — 7 p.m., July 4, Art Adventure Gallery. Runs all of July and August. Looking for artists, deadline June 15 to submit.

Spike & Rail: Parade starts at 11 a.m., July 20. If you would like to volunteer, call Joseph Smietana at 541-908-3064. Live entertainment, food, beverages, merchandise, games and prizes.

Playtime in the Park: 10:30 a.m., every Tuesday June 4-July 16, Sahalee Park.

Madras Runners: 5:15 – 6:30 p.m., every Wednesday at the MHS track. This is a workout where walkers and runners are encouraged to join in the activities. For more information, call 541-325-1617.

Culver Bingo: 6 p.m., third Friday of the month May, June, and July. Culver City Hall. $15 buy in for 15 games. Food available by donation.

Meals For Seniors: 12 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Jefferson County Community Center, 860 SW Madison Street. Cost of meal suggested donation $5 for 60+, under 60, $6. All seniors are welcome. For more information, call 541-475-1148.

Pinochle: 1:15 sharp, every Wednesday, Jefferson County Community Center. Experienced players encouraged to come.

Awana of Jefferson County: 6 p.m., Every Wednesday, Juniper Community Church, 976 South Adams Drive. All kids K-6th grades.

VFW Post 12141: 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, Jefferson County Community Center, 860 SW Madison Street. Coffee hours start at 5:30 p.m. Contact Commander, Mike Williams 541-912-1962 or Quartermaster, Richard Lohman 541-513-4689 for more information.

Veterans Group: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday at Jefferson County Community Center, 860 SW Madison Street. No cost to attend. Contact David Chambers at 541-633-6904 or Brad Payne at 541-460-0084 for questions.

Jefferson County Kiwanis: 12 p.m., every Tuesday at New Basin. Weekly speakers. Call Anthony Otter if you have questions, 541-815-7492.

Madras Buffalo Boosters: 5:15 p.m., First Monday of each month, Jefferson County Health Department meeting room.

Jefferson County Rotary: 12 p.m., Wild Winds the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

After School STEM: 3:30 p.m., Jefferson County Library, Wednesdays.

Playtime At the Library: 10:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library, every Thursday.

Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Jefferson County Library, every Saturday.

Spanish Family Storytime: 5:30 p.m., May 8, Jefferson County Library.

Spanish Children’s Storytime: 6 p.m., Jefferson County Library, Wednesdays.

American Legion: 6 p.m. doors open, 6:15 p.m. meeting begins, first Thursday of each month, Jefferson County Community Center, 860 SW Madison Street. For more information, call Cmdr. Roland Swearingen 541-420-0981 or Adj. Mike Williams 541-912-1962.

Madras Garden Club: Monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month. New members welcome. Summer meetings are held at members’ homes to view their gardens. For details call Marilyn 541-419-4625. https://www.msn.com/en-us/feed

Jefferson County Lions Club: Noon, Black Bear Diner the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Madras Community Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. The Free Food Market is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month starting at 4 p.m. until all the food is gone, usually by 5:30 p.m. FFM food is donated by Central Oregon grocery stores. This is an indoor shopping pantry. Bring your own boxes and/or bags. New home delivery once a month for elderly and disabled. For anyone interested, call 541-325-1747. United Methodist Church, 49 NE 12th St.

NeighborImpact Mobile Food Pantry, Culver: 3 — 4 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Culver High School Ag Shop parking lot, 710 Fifth Avenue.

NeighborImpact Mobile Food Pantry, Madras: Noon — 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month behind the Jefferson County Library. The food is free, and no proof ID or income required.