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Community Calendar
| Events in January | |
Blood Drive - Stephens Family Chapel When: Jan 7, 9:30am - 3:30pm. To Schedule your appointment or for mor information, contact Kevin or Phil at 476-7900 or phil@stephensfc.com Location: 1629 Williams Highway Contact: 476-7900 Kevin or Phil Web: www.stepnensfc.com |
Kids Arts & Crafts Carnival When: Jan 10, 10am - 1pm. The Goodwill Family Strengthening Program will be hosting the event. Location: The Boys & Girls Club Contact: 955-5253 |
Become an OSU Master Gardener When: Jan 15, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.. OSU Master Gardener training is both lecture and hands on training in basic horticulture skills and practices. The purpose of the training is to equip students in gardening and be able to answer questions from the general public at the OSU Extension office in Josephine County. Location: OSU Extension Auditorium at 215 Ringuette Street Cost: $ 100.00 Contact: 476-6613 |
Selecting the Appropriate Retirement Plan for your Business When: Jan 15, 11:30-1:00. Nelson Maler (Smith Barney) Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
Chamber Symposium - Going Lean in Tough Times When: Jan 15, 5 - 7pm. Join us to learn what your business can do to Go Lean in this economic climate. "Lean is more thatn just tools and techniques but rather a frame of mind that needs to permeate throughout any business." Location: The Bear Hotel Contact: 956-4102 Web: www.grantspasschamber.org |
Ribbon Cutting - Jo Co Library When: Jan 24, 11:30am. Location: Library C Street |
Ribbon Cutting - Library When: Jan 24, 11:30am. Location: Library C Street |
Prelude to a Kiss / Barnstormers When: Jan 30 to Feb 15. Location: Barnstormers 112 Evelyn Contact: 479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
| Events in February | |
Lithia Springs Resort & Gardens of Ashland When: Feb 6, 4 - 8 pm. Celebrating Our Expansion With Food & Wine- Art & Music! Location: Lithia Springs Resort Contact: 842-7128 |
How FICO Impacts Your Bottom Line When: Feb 17, 11:30 - 1 pm. Rebecca Colley (Wells Fargo) Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
Home Garden Seminar When: Feb 21, 8:30am - 5pm. Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass. This full day of garden-related classes covers a host of topics, sponsored by Josephine County Master Gardeners and RCC. Participants can attend up to four of the classes for $20 registration fee. Registration starts January 12th to February 6th, 2009. Classes assigned on space availability only. Pre-registration strongly advised. Location: RCC Cost: $20 Contact: 956-7303 or 956-7116 Web: www.jocomastergardeners.com |
Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon When: Feb 21, 7:30 - 9:30pm. Location: Grants Pass Performing Arts Center Contact: 858-8859 Web: www.ysso.org |
Girls Friends Great Excape When: Feb 27, 6:30 - 11:30pm. An evening of pampering, fun, food and prizes just for women To benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Location: Boys & Girls Club Contact: 479-5258 |
Black, White & the Blues When: Feb 28, tba. Black, White and the Blues is an annual art auction and dance party benefiting the Rogue Community College Art Galleries and the Grants Pass Museum of Art. Location: The Lodge at Riverside Event Center Contact: 956-7339 |
Bridal Faire When: Feb 28 to Mar 1. Flower Building & Pavillion Location: Jo Co Fairgrounds Contact: 476-3215 |
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| Events in March | |
WESO Networking Share Fair When: Mar 12, tba. Reserve your spot early Space is limited Location: Medford Oregon Contact: 621-1841 Web: www.wesoweb.org |
Trap for a Lonely Man When: Mar 13 to Mar 29. Location: Barnstormers 112 Evelyn Contact: 479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
Rogue Cubs Closet Kids' Consignment Sale When: Mar 13 to Mar 14, 9am - 7pm & 9am - 4pm. Quality Children's Clothes, Toys, Books, Furniture and More! Location: Newman United Methodist Church Contact: 479-5369 |
The Mad Hatter Spring Poker Run When: Mar 28 to Mar 29, 9am.
Location: Ray's Food place in Rogue River Contact: 660-3959 or 474-4357 |
| Events in April | |
Protect your customer’s information When: Apr 6, 11:30 - 1 pm. Diane Childs (OR Dept Consumer and Bus Serv.) Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
Easter Egg Hunt in Riverside Park When: Apr 11, 10 - 11 am. Location: Riverside Park Contact: 476-8139 |
Easter Egg Hunt at Howling Acres Wolf Sanctuary When: Apr 12, 1:30pm. Location: Williams OR Contact: 846-8962 |
Taste of the Rogue When: Apr 19, 4 - 10pm. Tasting from local wineries, breweries and restaurants. Location: The Boys & Girls Club Contact: 479-5258 |
Proof / Barnstormers When: Apr 24 to May 10. Location: Barnstormers 112 Evelyn Contact: 479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
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| Events in May | |
15th Annual Native American Arts Festival & Mother's Day Pow Wow When: May 9 to May 10, 10 am. Location: Riverside Park Contact: 472-0215 |
Spring Wine Stroll When: May 9. Stroll downtown businesses & sample great food and wine from 12 Oregon wineries. Location: DownTowne Grants Pass Contact: 476-5773 |
Workplace Health When: May 21, 11:30 - 1 pm. Dr. Kristen Plunkett Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
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| Events in June | |
Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes When: Jun 5 to Jun 21. Location: Barnstormers 112 Evelyn Contact: 479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
The Law of Attraction When: Jun 18, 11:30 - 1 pm. Mary Hambleton Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
| Events in July | |
How to use Radio to Build Your Business When: Jul 16, 11:30 - 1 pm. Jacqueline Roberts, Radio Medford Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
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| Events in August | |
Leadership and the Financial Imperative of Developing Excellent Managers When: Aug 20, 11:30 - 1 pm. Guy Perrin, Centerpoint Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
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| Events in September | |
Going LEAN in Tough Times When: Sep 17, 11:30 - 1 pm. Lowell Gibson, Recognition Specialties Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
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| Events in October | |
When Violence comes to the Workplace: What Employer’s Need to Know When: Oct 15, 11:30 - 1 pm. Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
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| Events in November | |
How hiring Veterans benefits employers When: Nov 19, 11:30 - 1 pm. Veteran’s Forum Location: Job Council 1545 Harbeck Rd Contact: 541 244-3247 Debbi Stricklan |
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