Home SolWest Fair Program Newsletter Calendar of Events Our Photo Album Our Business Members Support EORenew RE Links Page Contact & Access Archives and Articles "Our goal is to inform and educate ourselves and the public on renewable energy production and energy efficiency through meetings, workshops, educational materials, and energy fairs."

For more information about our activities, or to inquire about presenting a workshop or hosting an exhibit at SolWest Fair, write or call - Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit (EORenew) PO Box 485, Canyon City OR 97820 phone/fax 541-575-3633 email info@solwest.org Where is John Day, Oregon? John Day, Oregon is located in the center of eastern Oregon, 150 miles east of Bend and 80 miles southwest of Baker City. It is situated at 3085' elevation on the banks of the scenic John Day River, and shadowed by the 8,000-9,000' Strawberry Wilderness. Summer climate is pleasant with low humidity and cool nights. Average daily July lows and highs are 48.6 and 87.9 degrees. Average monthly precipitation for July is .53". Area accommodations in Grant County are plentiful. Early reservations are recommended, as July is tourist season! For more info on hotels, motels, campgrounds, and RV parks, see our quick lodging guide or check out the Grant County Chamber of Commerce website. Getting here is half the fun!        TAKE the BUS to SolWest from Portland or the central Willamette Valley. See current schedules here.   CAR POOL to SolWest and share the trip with friendly folks!! Just drop us an email with this info: do you want to ride or drive, how many spaces available, where you are starting from, and days attending SolWest (and anything else you think applicable). We will match you with others in your area or on the way. Ride or drive carpool from: Southeast Idaho (Victor) to SolWest & return Rides Needed: From Portland to SolWest 7/25 From SolWest to Portland 7/29 Alert! Need a pick-up at the Portland Airport on 7/25 at 12:15 pm for our keynote speaker, Greg Pahl. Great conversation and a free Friday night dinner ticket for the lucky driver that offers this ride! Email us for more info. And, we expect to have riders wanting to carpool to SolWest from: Eugene, Oregon Portland, Oregon area 7/24 & 25 Seattle WA all over the West! Rides Offered: From Portland to SolWest We hope to have drivers willing to share their wheels or yours to SolWest from: Portland, Oregon area anywhere in western Oregon Joseph OR (Wallowa Valley) or la Grande all over the West! Email me if you can share your wheels (indicate day/time/location/numbers)!   Tripcheck Bus | Rail from the Oregon Dept. of Transportation helps you find public transportation of all types around the state. Check out some of the attractions in and on the way to Grant County: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Kam Wah Chung Museum Malheur National Forest Oxbow Trade Company and Museum DeWitt Museum Grant County Historical Museum Our website is solar powered. Website hosting graciously provided by kenneke.com top