What’s Happening: July 24-31, 2024

Published 7:00 am Wednesday, July 24, 2024

A couple dozen mares and foals are guided by wranglers down Joseph's Main Street toward the Harley Tucker Arena on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 where they'll perform in the 78th Chief Joseph Days Rodeo beginning Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise and 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

HURRICANE CREEK GRANGE SEWING CIRCLE: 8 a.m-4 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph. Potluck lunch included. Bring your projects. Meets every Wednesday.

CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS: Buckaroo Rodeo, 9:30 a.m.; Slack, 2 p.m.; Rodeo, 7 p.m.; Family fun in the Thunder Room, 9 p.m. Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Information: chiefjosephdays.com

MIDSUMMER SPECIAL TRAIN RIDE: Departs Elgin Train Depot at 10 a.m.; returns about 1 p.m. Light lunch included. Adults, $65; seniors 60 and up, $60; youths 3 to 16, $30; youths under 3 ride for free. Call 541-437-3652 or book online at eaglecaptrainrides.com/book-online

ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise.

LOWER VALLEY YOUTH ART WORKSHOP: BEGINNING JUGGING AND BALL MAKING WITH TIM MURPHY: 1-3 p.m. South Fork Grange, 307 Rosewell St., Lostine. Open to youths K-12; children 9 and under must be accompanied by a chaperone. Free. Class size limited to 15. Information and registration: southforkgrange.com/book-online

TRAILBLAZERS TRAINING: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wallowa Bicycle Playground, 207 W. Second St., Wallowa. Learn new bicycle skills. The focus is on ages 10 and up, but everyone is welcome. Every Wednesday through Aug. 7.

TONY CORDADONNA PLAYS LIVE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Grlll on Mount Howard. Take the Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway.

LIVING WELL — ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION RECOVERY: 5-7 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital conference room, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Eight-week class taught by Dr. Emily Sheahan. Class meets every Wednesday. Call 541-426-5301 to register.

CEMETERY BOARD MEETING: 6 p.m. Thornton Conference Room, Wallowa County Courthouse. 101 S. River St., Enterprise. Meets every fourth Wednesday of the month from March to October. Contact: Dawn Haskett, 503-235-6838.

LIVE MODEL HUMAN FIGURE DRAWING CLASS: 7-9 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Instructor: Rodd Ambroson. Newsprint, boards, easels and pencils provided. Must be at least 18 years old. Cost: $20. Information: josephy.org

JUSTIN HOWL PLAYS LIVE: 7-9 p.m. Terminal Gravity, 803 School St., Enterprise.

THURSDAY, JULY 25

CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS: Miles for Mammogram Walk, 9 a.m.; Steer roping, 9 a.m.; Slack, 2 p.m.; Rodeo, 7 p.m.; Live music, 9 p.m. Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Information: chiefjosephdays.com

TONY CORDADONNA PLAYS LIVE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Grlll on Mount Howard. Take the Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway.

CALEB LATHROP PLAYS LIVE: 4-6 p.m. Slack Drinks & Dining, 108 N. Main St., Joseph.

COURTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 5:30-7 p.m. Gazebo at the Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St., Enterprise. Free. This week: Heidi Muller and Bob Webb. Produced by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance.

DJ MASE PLAYS LIVE: 9-11:55 p.m. Stubborn Mule Saloon and Steakhouse, 104 S. Main St., Joseph.

FRIDAY, JULY 26

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise and 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

HELPING HEARTS CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS GOLF TOURNAMENT: 8 a.m.-noon. Alpine Meadows Golf Course, 66098 Golf Course Road, Enterprise. Entry fee: $85. Proceeds assist child victims of abuse and maltreatment. Information: helpingheartschildadvocacycenter.org

FRIDAY MORNING YOGA WITH CAROLINE LEONE: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. $15.

CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS: Junior Parade, 10 a.m., Main Street, Joseph; Slack, 2 p.m.; Rodeo, 7 p.m.; Teen dance, 9 p.m., Music and dancing with Whiskey Creek. Most events are at or near Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph.

ARTFEST FRIDAY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Free family art sessions with a new craft project each week. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: josephy.org.

HISTORY HOUR COFFEE TALK WITH RICH WANDSCHNEIDER: 10:30 a.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. 

BIG BUCK BLENDED WHISKEY RELEASE PARTY: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Stein Distillery, 604 N. Main St., Joseph. Tasting, food, tours, cocktails; raffle includes a chance to create your own blend. Information: steindistillery.com

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO: Noon-3 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Open to anyone who has taken ceramics classes and can demonstrate knowledge of ceramics processes. No instructor on duty. Cost: $20 for three-hour session. Youths 13 and up are $15 per session and must have taken a class at the Josephy Center. Children 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a paying adult.

STEVE TOOL PLAYS LIVE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Grlll on Mount Howard. Take the Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway.

SCOTT WILSON PLAYS LIVE: 4-7 p.m. Slack Drinks & Dining, 108 N. Main St., Joseph.

JOHN GRANT PLAYS LIVE: 6-8 p.m. Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway. Bring a lawn chair. No pets.

ELI LEV PLAYS LIVE: 7-10 p.m. Terminal Gravity Brewery and Pub, 803 N. School St., Enterprise.

6-STRING CIRCUS PLAYS LIVE: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Stubborn Mule Saloon and Steakhouse, 104 S. Main St., Joseph.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

WALLOWA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. First Street, downtown Joseph. Runs until mid-October. Vegetable, herb and flower starts; crafts and produce.

CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS: Grand Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Joseph; Nez Perce Friendship Feast, noon; Slack, 2:30 p.m.; Rodeo, 7 p.m.; Teen dance, 9 p.m.; Live music and dance, with Whiskey Creek, 7 p.m. Cowboy breakfast until 3 a.m. Most events take place at or near the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Information: chiefjosephdays.com

LOWER VALLEY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 110 E. First St., Wallowa. Fresh, local products in a social gathering place.

ROBYN BURNS PLAYS LIVE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Grlll on Mount Howard. Take the Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway.

ERIC AND AVA BUTTERFIELD PLAY LIVE: 4-6 p.m. Slack Drinks & Dining, 108 N. Main St. Joseph.

JANIS CARPER PLAYS LIVE: 6-8 p.m. Wallowa Lake Lodge, 60060 Wallowa Lake Highway. Bring a lawn chair. No pets.

ELWOOD PLAYS LIVE: 8-11 p.m. The Flying Pig Bar, 18 S. Main St.

6-STRING CIRCUS PLAYS LIVE: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Stubborn Mule Saloon and Steakhouse, 104 S. Main St., Joseph.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

CHIEF JOSEPH DAYS: Cowboy breakfast, 6-10 a.m.; Cowboy church service, 9 a.m. Harley Tucker Memorial Arena, 405 W. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. Information: chiefjosephdays.com

ELWOOD PLAYS LIVE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Grlll on Mount Howard. Take the Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway.

MONDAY, JULY 29

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise; 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

LEARN TO CROCHET WITH ALISON CURRY: 10-11:15 a.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. Three-day workshop continues at the same time July 30 and 31. For ages 8 and up. Cost: $35. Information: josephy.org

ELWOOD PLAYS LIVE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Summit Grlll on Mount Howard. Take the Wallowa Lake Tramway, 59919 Wallowa Lake Highway.

CHESS CLUB: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph.

RESTORATIVE YOGA: 5:30-7 p.m. Wallowa Avenue Wellness, 102 E. Wallowa Ave., Joseph. $16. Meets every Monday. Contact: Caroline Leone, 941-465-1085.

TUESDAY, JULY 30

WALLOWA SENIOR CENTER QUILTING GROUP: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wallowa Senior Center, 204 E. Second St., Wallowa. Bring your sewing, knitting, crocheting projects. Bring a sack lunch.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise and 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

HURRICANE CREEK GRANGE SEWING CIRCLE: 8 a.m-4 p.m. Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph. Potluck lunch included. Bring your projects. A retired educator reads aloud during the lunch hour. Meets every Wednesday.

ROTARY CLUB OF WALLOWA COUNTY: Noon-1 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 105 NE First St., Enterprise. Club business meeting.

WALK WITH A DOC: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Meet outside in front of Wallowa Memorial Hospital, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Every Wednesday, Dr. Emily Sheahan will host a brief discussion on a health topic, and then the group will head out on the half-mile or so walking path that encircles the hospital campus.

TRAILBLAZERS TRAINING: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wallowa Bicycle Playground, 207 W. Second St., Wallowa. Learn new bicycle skills. The focus is on ages 10 and up, but everyone is welcome. Every Wednesday through Aug. 7.

LIVING WELL — ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION RECOVERY: 5-7 p.m. Wallowa Memorial Hospital conference room, 601 Medical Parkway, Enterprise. Eight-week class taught by Dr. Emily Sheahan. Class meets every Wednesday. Call 541-426-5301 to register.

THURSDAY, AUG. 1

WALLOWA COUNTY FAIR: Wallowa County Fairgrounds, 668 NW First St., Enterprise. 4-H horse show, dog show, livestock and small animal herdsmanship more and more. Information: extension.oregonstate.edu/wallowa.fair

COURTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES: 5:30-7 p.m. Gazebo at the Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St., Enterprise. Free. This week: Karyn Ann. Produced by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance.

OK FEST: 7-11 p.m. OK Theatre, 208 W. Main St., Enterprise. First day of three-day festival features Some Sister! and headliner The Brothers Brann and Friends. The Thursday concert is sold out, but tickets remain for events Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2. For information, go to the website eventbrite.com and search for OK Fest.

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