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Community Calendar
| Events in May | |
Outdoor Growers Market When: May 1 to Oct 30. A favorite with residents and tourists, the Growers’ Market is second only to the Rogue River as an area attraction. It showcases the finest fresh fruits and vegetables growing in the Southern Oregon region, as well as secondary wood products, gourmet specialty foods, artists and crafters. Location: 4th & F Street |
Saturday Artisan & Crafters Market When: May 1 to Oct 2, Saturdays. Local Artists and craftsmen showcasing 40 artists with Location: 5th Street between E & F Web: www.grantspassartisanmarket.com |
| Events in July | |
10% of Proceeds to go to Food Bank When: Jul 1 to Jul 31, All Day. When you dine at The Vine you are giving back to the community of Grants Pass. The Vine gives 10% of their proceeds to local charities. The month of July The Vine is supporting Josephine County Food Bank, a charity which gives food to local families in need. We will have a bin at the front door for those who would like to help further by donating canned goods or cereal. Come enjoy a great meal and know you are also helping those in our community who are in need. Location: The Vine in Allencreek Shopping Center Contact: The Vine Web: www.dineathevine.com |
Show & Shine Back to the 50's When: Jul 31, 8am. Awards at 2pm 50/50 Raffle; Prizes; Good Food; Location: Riverside Park |
Cruise Back to the 50's When: Jul 31, 7-9pm. Registration www.rvclassicchevys.com Location: 6th and 7th Street Contact: 541-476-5773 |
Back to the 50's DownTown Concert When: Jul 31, 9 - 11pm. Location: G & 6th Street Web: www.gptca.com |
Free Children's Games, Down Town Events, & Side Walk Sales When: Jul 31, All Day. Location: Down Town Grants Pass |
ShastaYama Taiko Festival When: Jul 31, 6pm. Location: Shastice Park Mt Shasta CA Cost: Tickets Available Contact: 530-859-8686 Web: www.ShastaYama.org |
4-H Trap Shoot When: Jul 31, 9am. Josephine County 4-H Club Bullseye is holding a Trap Style shoot This shoot will be members ranging in age from 10 to 18 years of age, from Deschutes, Lane, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath and Josephine. Each member will shoot up to 100 targets for the day. The members will use up to a 12 gauge shotgun as they hit single clay targets on a standard trap field. The club will be hosting 5 counties and would like to invite the public to come and watch. Location: Josephine County Sportsman Association Park 7407 Highland Ave Contact: 541-659-7007 |
4-H GEOCACHING WORKSHOP for youth When: Jul 31, 10am - noon. All youth ages 10 - 18 This workshop will introduce youth to this international phenomenon and expose them to some geography and Geographic Information Systems GIS. Youth will learn to use the basic “tool of the trade” and practice treasure hunting with GPS units. This workshop is limited in size so pre-registration is required. Contact Sue Hunt at the OSU Extension Service 541-476-6613 or email at susan.hunt@oregonstate.edu for more details and registration information. Location: Jo. Co. OSU Extension Auditorium 215 Ringuette St Cost: $5.00 fee for non 4-H members Contact: 541-476-6613 |
Food Preserving Class When: Jul 31, 9am to 4pm. OSU faculty and three veteran food preservers will introduce you to freezing, drying and water bath canning on July 31 at 9am to 4pm. This is not a hands on class but we will demonstrate making peach salsa with your active participation and there will be tasting. There will be some information on pressure canning but it will not be as extensive as the other areas. Everyone will receive a packet of basic information on food preservation and the opportunity to purchase information on specific topics for a small fee. It will be a great opportunity to ask the experts any questions you may have about any aspect of food preservation. And it will be fun! Location: OSU Extension 215 Ringuette St Cost: $5.00 and pre-registration is required Contact: 541-476-6613 to register |
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| Events in August | |
High Seas Expedition-Vacation Bible School When: Aug 2 to Aug 6, 9am - -noon. Age 3 yrs to entering 5th grade-rollicking high seas adventure experiencing the mighty love of God. Crafts, games, snacks, music, drama, DVD adventure-free T-shirt while supplies last. Register online at www.groupvbs.com/vbs/ez/bethanypres or call 541-476-3684 Location: Bethany Presbyterian Church 748 NW 5th St Contact: 541-476-3684 Web: www.groupvbs.com/vbs/ez/bethanypres |
Concerts in the Park Mystic Roots When: Aug 3, 7pm. Award winning Southern Cal'y band brings modern regge, hip hop and dance hall beats with funk, rock, and pop. Location: Riverside Park Web: www.concertsinthepark.org |
25th Anniversary Open House Rogue Valley Retirement When: Aug 4, 2 - 4pm. Hor d'oeuves and refreshments Vendors Door Prizes Apartment Poker Run Location: 1001 NE A Street Contact: RSVP 541-479-6400 |
Lizard Mafia - Merlin Concerts When: Aug 5, 6:30- 8 pm. Location: Merlin Park |
Dinner To Die For Muder Mystery Dinner Theater When: Aug 6, 6pm. YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A DINNER TO DIE FOR audience members will be to encouraged to play along dinner is included seating is limited Location: Cynthia's Home Sweet Home 1038 NW 6th Cost: couples $45- $25 per person Contact: call for reservations 541-479-5953 |
A Pageant on the Life of Jesus the Christ When: Aug 6 to Aug 8, Aug 6th 6:30pm Aug 7th 7:30pm Aug 8th 8am. I am Come! I am Pageant of the Angels and Concert of Sacred Music Location: G W Ballard Amphitheater Mt Shasta CA Contact: 530-926-2525 Web: www.SaintGermainFoundation.org |
Car Wash at The Suites When: Aug 6, 10am - 4pm. The Residents will wash your car for Donations Location: The Suites 1301 SE Parkdale Drive |
CSI Wildlife Adventure When: Aug 7, 6pm - 10pm. 4th annual event to benefit the care of sick, injured, and orphaned animals at Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center The Wildlife CSI Mystery Challenge will test teams of partygoers to solve a fictional wildlife crime using sets of clues to correctly link the crime scene to the victim and the perpetrator. Wildlife Images Executive Director Dave Siddon will oversee the Challenge. This is your chance to investigate crime scenes, interview suspects, analyze your evidence, build your case, then discover if your undercover skills solve the mystery or leave the case cold. Location: Club NW 2160 NorthWest Vine Street Cost: $40 per person or $35 Wildlife Image members or Club NW members $10 Children Contact: 541- 476-0222 Web: www.wildlifeimages.org |
Dinner & Wine Fundraiser at Schmidt Family Vineyards When: Aug 7, Doors Open at 5:30pmDinner7pm . A very special evening with an all you can eat dinner catered by Cartwrights while you enjoy the ambiance of the beautiful Schmidt Family Vineyards. Proceeds benefit the Grants Pass Family YMCA Youth Programs Location: Schmidt Family Vineyards Cost: $40.00 per person Contact: RSVP YMCA 541-474-0001 |
Concerts in the Park Doug Fraser and the GP All Stars When: Aug 10, 7pm. Rock and Roll with the brilliant guitarist from Oregon's own 80's favorite Quarterflash, backed up by members of the local music scene. Location: Riverside Park Web: www.concertsinthepark.org |
Open House Grants Pass Surgery Center When: Aug 12, 12pm - 4pm. Come learn how we are a more cost effective alternative Location: 1601 NW Hawthorne Ave Contact: 541-472-4880 |
KidsFest - Free Tennis Clinic When: Aug 12, 9am. The "Jonathan Stark Kids Fest" is a FREE professionally coached tennis clinic for kids in the Rogue Valley. The Kids Fest includes tennis games, drills, and prizes for everyone! All children ages 5-12 are welcome and rackets are provided Location: Club Northwest 2160 N.W. Vine St. Contact: 734-2222 |
The Mixer's Merlin Concerts When: Aug 12, 6:30- 8 pm. Location: Merlin Park |
Jefferson State Music Festival Food Drive When: Aug 14, 12pm- 10pm. Seventh annual JS Music Festival Food Drive Location: Riverside Park Contact: 541-659-3549 Web: www.stateofjefferson.org |
Riverguide Breakfast - Save a Child's Life When: Aug 14, 8am - 11am. Riverguide Scramble Pancakes Fruit Orange Juice Coffee & Tea Location: 320 NW E Street Masonic Center Cost: $10 adults $5 kids 12 & under Bring food donation for food bank ticket is $8 Contact: 541-956-4101 or 541-956-4102 |
JoCo Fair When: Aug 17 to Aug 21. Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds |
Ice Cream Social - Wolf Creek Firefighters When: Aug 17, 12 - 5 PM. We will be serving ice cream, cake and sodas Location: Wolf Creek Fire Station Contact: 541-787-5653 |
Maximizing the Potential of Performance Reviews When: Aug 19, noon-1pm. The Josephine Employer Council is proud to host this one hour FREE seminar presented by Chelsea Martin, CEO of 4Cprofessionalcommunication.com Location: 1569 NE F St. Contact: 541 244-3247 Web: www.4cprofessionalcommunication.com |
Miles for Smiles - Make a Wish Telethon When: Aug 19, 5:30am - 7:00pm. On August 19th, 2010, KOBI-TV NBC 5, KOTI-TV NBC 2 and Evergreen Federal Bank will be presenting the “Miles for Smiles” telethon. Viewers can call into the Make-A-Wish volunteer phone bank and donate their unused air miles to help grant travel wishes to children suffering from life-threatening illness. Location: KOBI-TV Contact: 541-779-5555 |
Funktional Fusion Merlin Concerts When: Aug 19, 6:30- 8 pm. Location: Merlin Park |
Karuk Tribal Reunion When: Aug 21, All Day. Open and Free to the Public free Salmon Dinner 3pm Demo Bush Dance Free activities for kids Poker Tournament horseshoe Tournament Volleyball Tournament Axe Throwing Card Games Health Fair 5k Fun Run Vendors, Jewlery and Crafts Location: Happy Camp River Park Contact: 800-505-2785 |
River City R & B When: Aug 26, 6:30- 8 pm. Location: Merlin Park |
Jefferson State Hemp Expo When: Aug 27 to Aug 28, 12pm-2am. Jefferson State Music Festival and Hemp Expo 2010 is founded on the belief that through awareness, education, and the cooperation and coordination of citizens and public officials, many complex social issues can be mitigated Location: Lake Selmac, Selma Contact: 541-659-3549 Web: www.stateofjefferson.org |
healthy Kids Are Cool When: Aug 28, 9am - -noon. Start getting ready for school by bringing your child to this year’s Healthy Kids Are Cool event, a low-cost immunization clinic. Make sure your child is current with required vaccinations (bring your immunization record book and insurance information or OHP card, if you intend to immunize your child.) Dental health screenings will also be available, as well as information on nutrition. This is a tobacco-free event. Location: Public Health 715 NW Dimmick Contact: 541-474-5325 |
Junior Back to School Fashion Show When: Aug 28, 5pm. Location: Fashion Bug Contact: 541.471.1388 Web: www.FashionBug.com |
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| Events in September | |
Labor Day Festival When: Sep 4 to Sep 6, All Day. Parade Monday Sept 6th at 10am Illinois Valley-Through the Eyes of a Child Location: Jubilee Park Cave Junction Contact: 597-4486 |
Summer Blow-out Goldies and Gospel Show When: Sep 5, 5pm. Gina's Live Events Proudly Presents.. Summer Blow-out Goldies and Gospel Show Featuring special performances by: Location: Rogue Community College Concert Bowl Cost: General $15 VIP $25 Web: www.GinasLiveEvents.org |
Noises Off Barnstormers When: Sep 10 to Sep 26, see info. Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
Four Winds Native Gathering When: Sep 11 to Sep 12. Location: Pottsville Pleasant Valley Rd Merlin Contact: 541-476-0126 541-761-0017 |
Career and Resource Fair When: Sep 16, 10am. Location: Josephine County Fair Grounds Contact: 541 244-3247 |
Four Point Loss Control Model for Employers When: Sep 16, noon-1pm. Free one hour seminar offered by Josephine County Employer Council and presented by Mary Hoskins, SAIF Location: WorkSource Oregon 1569 NE F St Contact: 541 244-3247 |
Employer Council Career Clothing Fair When: Sep 16, 9-2pm. $1.00 clothing items sold as fund raiser fro Josephine County Employer Council Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: 541 244-3247 |
Fall Wine Stroll When: Sep 18, 3pm. Location: Down Town Grants Pass Cost: $20.00 Web: 541-476-5773 |
Ride the Rogue When: Sep 18, 7AM to 5PM. Experience the unique beauty of Southern Oregon! Take in the wonders that the Rogue Valley has to offer by participating in the New Century, Metric Century, Quarter Century, Wildflower Family Fun rides or enjoy the historic nature hike along the greenway through the Valley of the Rogue State Park. Ride through forests and valleys, along rivers and vineyards, and across historic covered bridges! Finish the ride with a gourmet feast, live music and raffles. Make it a weekend and enjoy fishing, rafting, wine-tasting, watching Shakespeare, and many other activities that are presented as part of the Rogue River Valley festival. Proceeds benefit the Rogue River Recreational Corridor and Greenway connecting 5 cities and two counties along the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. Location: Palmerton Park, Rogue River Contact: 541-582-5907 Web: www.ridetherogue.org |
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| Events in October | |
Hugo's Ladies Club, Quilts in the Country When: Oct 1 to Oct 3, 9am to 3pm. Free Admission Location: 6050 Hugo Road, Hugo, OR. Contact: 541-479-0556 |
Cultivate Trust and Teamwork in the Workplace When: Oct 4, 8:30am - noon. Workplace conflict and strife is a part of many of our lives. Although we don't always like those with whom we work, we can always choose to communicate in a professional fashion that promotes trust and teamwork. This seminar provides knowledge and skills to participants who are committed to cultivating a healthy workplace culture. Location: WorkSource Oregon 1569 NE F St in the Parkway Village Cost: $29.00 members $25 Contact: 541 244-3247 Web: www.4cprofessionalcommunication.com |
When Violence Occurs at Work, What Employers Need to Know When: Oct 21, noon-1pm. A FREE one hour seminar hosted by The Josephine Employer Council with Ray Dinkins from Womens Crisis Support Team presenting. Location: WorkSource Oregon 1569 NE F St Contact: 541 244-3247 Web: www.oec.org |
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| Events in November | |
Employment Law and Compliance When: Nov 18, 11:45 - 1pm. Fred Holloway, Human Resource Management and Consulting Location: Worksource Oregon/Job Council Bldg 1545 Harbeck Road |
Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony/Santa Comes to Towne When: Nov 27, 5:30 - 7pm. Location: G & 6th Street |
| Events in December | |
Christmas Parade When: Dec 4, TBA. This beautiful night-time "light up" parade has been growing bigger and better each year. Last year there was record attendance - the streets were packed. Lots of great parade floats, Christmas lights, hot chocolate from Dutch Bros., and a whole lot more! Location: Down Town Grants Pass |
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