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Community Calendar
| Events in May | |
Amazing May When: May 1 to Jun 1. Contact: 800-547-5927 |
“Beauty and the Beast” One Eleven Evelyn When: May 2 to May 18, Fri & Sat 7pm Sun 3pm. The theatrical production, based on Disney’s highly acclaimed animated feature film, presents a large, talented cast, elegant staging and costumes and excellent musical support, and promises to be a joyous delight for the whole family. Location: 111 NE Evelyn Ave Cost: $12 general, $10 student and senior, $8 for children 10 Contact: theater box office at 787-2019 |
Auction Online When: May 10 to Jun 1, All Day. Event Description: Auction Online is a benefit to help Lovejoy Hospice support Children's Hospice and Community Bereavement Services. Featuring from the movie "Harry Potter", authentic Wizard Broom by artist Warren Olney, NASCAR Package and Great Deals! Let the bidding begin! Location: www/lovejoyhospice.org Web: www/lovejoyhospice.org |
METHAMPHETAMINE ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION When: May 12, 4pm. U.S. CONGRESSMAN GREG WALDEN OF OREGON’S 2ND DISTRICT IS AMONG EXPERTS PARTICIPATING IN FORUM HOSTED BY A&E NETWORK, CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, KOBI-TV NBC-5 AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON METH PROJECT Location: Smullin Health Education Center Auditorium Contact: 541.857.8443 ext 323 |
Eight Steps To Grow Your Business When: May 13, 7pm. At this fast-paced seminar, you will learn about: Location: 1867 Williams Highway Contact: 541) 244-2650 |
Spring Concert New Hope Christain School When: May 14, 7pm. Enjoy our Strings Band and Choir Students Location: GP Performing Arts Center |
Spring Home Show When: May 16 to May 18. Friday noon - 6pm Sat. 9am - 6pm Sun. 10 am-4pm Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: Karen 479-1311 |
"Fourth Annual Golf for Art 2008." When: May 16. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers. Help us keep art alive for kids and adults alike, Location: Grants Pass Museum of Art Contact: 479-3290 |
'Hope Floats' Women's Crisis Center & Hellgate Excursions When: May 16. A fabulous evening of water, wine, and wishes. Bring you friends and family for an elegant evening at a legendary Southern Oregon location, the OK Corral. Gourmet food and wine will be served while lical artists provide music for a fun filled evening of giving. Silent Auction Reservations Contact: 479-7204 |
Golf for Art When: May 16, 11:30 registration. Charity Tournament - 4 person best ball scramble; men & women's tees; 4 hole-in-one; Putting contest;longest drive; KP & more Location: Grants Pass Golf Club Cost: $65 individual Contact: 479-3290 |
2008 Peony Show When: May 17 to Jun 1, 10am - 3pm. Over 70 varieties of herbaceous peonies, tree peonies and intersectional peonies on display. for directions go to www.buckcanyon.com Location: Buck Canyon Gardens 180 Buck Canyon Rd. Cave Junction Cost: May 17 & 18 May 24 through 26 May 31 & June 1 Contact: Ed & Karen Goodrich 592-6115 |
Rogue Valley Kennel Club Dog Show When: May 17 to May 18. All breed dog show Location: Indian Mary Park Galice Road |
Food & Friends, Annual Fun Walk When: May 17. Food & Friends, the meals on wheels and senior meals program for Josephine and Jackson Counties, is holding the Annual Fun Walk in Grants Pass on Saturday, May 17th, 2008, to raise money and awareness about Food & Friends. Walkers are asked to obtain pledges and walk as a group for approximately 1-3 miles. Contact: Jane Whaley 541-423-1387 |
Old West at Horizan Village When: May 17, 12 noon. Hamburgers, hotdogs & cowboy beans. Wagon rides, music Location: 3098 University Road Cost: $3 kids $5 adults for wagon rides Contact: 955-0777 |
Free Shred Day When: May 17, 10am - 2pm. iSecure and PremierWest Bank join together for a free shred day. Bring up to 3 standard file boxes full and they will be shredded while you watch. Location: PremierWest Bank 1689 Williams Highway Contact: 955-4589 |
Antique and Collectible Street Fair When: May 18, 6am - 3pm. Vendors Food and Fun!! Location: Down Town Grants Pass |
Non-Profit Workshop with TACS/RVDP When: May 21, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. TOPIC: Major gift solicitation Location: Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford Cost: $25 Contact: 541.330.7529, fwillis@botc.com Web: www.tacs.org |
Motorcycle Swap Meet When: May 23 to May 25. Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: George Shackelford 476-6836 |
Boatnik When: May 24 to May 26. Riverside Park TBA for events Contact: Don Carter 218-4301 |
Wild Rogue Balloon Festival When: May 30 to Jun 1. Mornings Balloon Rides Saturday evening at dark Night Glow Location: Parkside School and Reinhart Park Contact: Sharon or Don 474-1904 |
Collector's West Gun Show When: May 31 to Jun 1. Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: Marla 1800-659-3440 |
Relay for Life When: May 31. Location: Grants Pass High School Track |
Annual Dog Walk When: May 31, 8:30am - 1pm. Location: Hawthorne Park Cost: $20 or $75 a team Contact: 862-9220 Web: www.dogsforthedeaf.org/specialevents. |
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| Events in June | |
Southern Oregon Art Show When: Jun 1. |
Outdoors Grower's Market, Riverside Park When: Jun 4, Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: Riverside Park Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
Concerts In The Park Cave Junction When: Jun 5 to Aug 7, Every Thurs. 7 - 8:30pm. Location: In Jubilee Park, Cave Junction Contact: Dulcie Moore, 592-3326 |
First Friday Art Night When: Jun 6, 6 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Outdoors Grower's Market, When: Jun 7 to Sep 27. Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
“Heart of Summer” A Celebration of Life Along the River! When: Jun 7, Saturday, June 7, 2008, 5-9 PM. Music, Wine Tasting & Food Location: Schroeder Park, Contact: Call 541-474-1193 for information |
True Stories and Other Fictions in Northwest Oral History When: Jun 7, 1:30. Tom Nash of Ashland Location: 18255 Redwood Hwy Selma's old school Contact: 597-2007 |
Strategies for Business Success When: Jun 12, 5:30. Gary Einhorn was the owner-operator for 22 years of a highly successful food distribution business, Beardsley’s Natural Foods. He will share with us the strategies - in such areas as marketing and sales, mentors, pricing, and employee selection - that were vital to his success. He will also share tips on exit strategies – which he did very successfully, as he watches his company continue to flourish under new owners. Location: Red Lion Inn 200 N Riverside Medford Cost: $18 Members, $23 Non-members Contact: 888-436-2338 Web: www.wesoweb.org |
Integrative Health & Wellness Fair - 1st Annual Rogue Valley When: Jun 13 to Jun 15, TBA. Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: Donna 476-1662 |
Rose Show - Rose Society When: Jun 14 to Jun 15. Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: Michael Zerwer 955-5076 |
Schmidt Museum Open House Elks Car Club Show When: Jun 14. Location: Schmidt House SW 5th Street Contact: 479-7827 |
Frog O'faire Children's Festival When: Jun 14, 10am - 3pm. Crafts, stage entertainment and other activities for children of all ages. Activities are free and nominal charge for food. Location: Riverside Park Contact: 476-7847 or 479-4579 |
Grants Pass Downs Horse Racing When: Jun 14 to Jul 6. Racing: June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, July 4th, 5,6, Location: Grants Pass Downs @ Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: 476-3215 |
Elks Summer Car Show When: Jun 14, 7am - 4pm. All Classes and All Clubs Invited Applications Available Location: K Street 6th through 5th Streets Contact: 479-5174 |
Pottsville Pioneer Fair When: Jun 14 to Jun 15, All Day. Tractor & Engine Displays Location: Merlin OR |
Garden Tour When: Jun 21 to Jun 22. Each year eight to ten gardens are chosen. Be sure Contact: For more information call 479-3290. |
Chamber/Ambassadors Golf Scramble When: Jun 21, 7:30am registration. The Funniest golf tournament golf tournament in Southern Oregon. Location: Dutcher Creek Cost: $50 Lunch included Contact: Dan 761-6062 / Stacey 761-2811 |
Art in the Garden When: Jun 21 to Jun 22, 10am - 5pm. all proceeds go to the Grants Pass Art Museum Location: Chet's Garden Center Cost: $15 Contact: 479-3230 |
An Evening of Art & Wine in Kerby When: Jun 27, 5-8pm. Showcasing local Business and Art Location: Kerby OR Contact: Gabrielle 592-2800 |
Rooster Crow & Car Show When: Jun 28 to Jun 29, 10am. Parade on Saturday Location: Rogue River, OR Contact: Daren Jahn, 582-0242 |
Cave Junction Lions Club 8th Annual Car Show When: Jun 28 to Jun 29, am to 4pm. Antique Classic Car Show, Dance, BBQ, and Live Band Location: Jubilee Park, Cave Junction Contact: Joan Welcome, 592-4103 |
AirEventure When: Jun 28, 8am - 2pm. Open House & Fly-In Display of Experimental Aircraft & Antique Airplanes Young Eagles Rally Intro to Flight ages 8-18 Jefferson State Street Rods Display Sheriff K-9 unit Pancake Breakfast $6.00 8-10:30am Hamburger Lunch $6.00 11:30-1:30pm Location: Grants Pass Airport |
Introduction to Biodynamic Agriculture When: Jun 28, 9 am to 3 pm. Biodynamic agriculture, conceived of by philosopher Rudolph Steiner, is a method of agriculture that treats farms as unified and individual organisms, emphasizing the interrelationship of the soil, plants, and animals as a closed, self-nourishing system. It is considered to be one of the first modern ecological farming systems, and focuses on the use of prepared manures and composts. Location: OSU Extension 215 Ringuette St Cost: $25 fee Contact: Maud Powell 776-7371 |
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| Events in July | |
Concerts in the Park Grants Pass When: Jul 1 to Aug 26, 6:30pm. Location: Riverside Park |
Outdoors Grower's Market, Riverside Park When: Jul 2 to Jul 30, Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: Riverside Park Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
Fireworks Display & Program When: Jul 4. Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: 476-3215 |
First Friday Art Night When: Jul 4, 6 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Outdoors Grower's Market, 4th & F When: Jul 5 to Jul 26, Saturdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: 4th & F St. Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
Concert in the Park Back to the 50's When: Jul 22. Classic Cars Rock & Roll Dance Location: Riverside Park |
Diner Night and Poker Run When: Jul 24. Grab the family and cruise to several local diners for food and music. Poker Run to finish downtown with 50's music, prizes and awards. |
Ice Cream and Pie Social Back to the 50's When: Jul 25, 5-8pm. Location: Schmidt House SW 5th Street Contact: 479-7827 |
Back to the 50's Downtown When: Jul 25. Sidewalk Sales, Dinner and Lunch Specials, Classic Car |
Back to the 50's When: Jul 25 to Jul 26, All Day. The fun starts 7-22 with Concerts in the Park and continues thru out the week with a poker run, cruise and car shows. Location: Grants Pass OR Contact: 476-5773 |
Classic Car Cruise When: Jul 26. Free Children's Games Event, Classic Car Show, Classic Car Cruise, Free Concert |
Place and History: In Search of the Pacific Northwest When: Jul 26, 1:30. William G. Robbins of Corvallis Location: 18255 Redwood Hwy Selma's old school Web: 597-2007 |
| Events in August | |
First Friday Art Night When: Aug 1, 6 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Movies in the Park When: Aug 1 to Aug 29, Dusk. Every Friday night in Aug at Dusk. Location: Tom Pierce Park off of Foothill Blvd |
Outdoors Grower's Market, 4th & F When: Aug 2 to Aug 30, Saturdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: 4th & F St. Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
Out of the Ordinary Oregon When: Aug 2, 1:30. Connie Battaile of Ashland Location: 18255 Redwood Hwy Selma's old school Contact: 597-2007 |
Outdoors Grower's Market, Riverside Park When: Aug 6 to Aug 27, Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: Riverside Park Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
Movies in the Park When: Aug 8, Dusk. Location: Tom Pierce Park off of Foothill Blvd |
Wild Blackberry Festival When: Aug 9 to Aug 10. Art & Craft Festival Location: Jubilee Park, Cave Junction Contact: 592-3326 |
Josephine County Fair When: Aug 12 to Aug 16, 10am - 11pm. Location: Jo. Co. Fairgrounds Contact: Jackie, 476-3215 |
Movies in the Park When: Aug 15, Dusk. Location: Tom Pierce Park off of Foothill Blvd |
Movies in the Park When: Aug 22, Dusk. Location: Tom Pierce Park off of Foothill Blvd |
Movies in the Park When: Aug 29, Dusk. Location: Tom Pierce Park off of Foothill Blvd |
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| Events in September | |
Outdoors Grower's Market, Riverside Park When: Sep 3 to Sep 24, Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: Riverside Park Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
First Friday Art Night When: Sep 5, 6:00 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Outdoors Grower's Market, 4th & F When: Sep 6 to Sep 27, Saturdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: 4th & F St. Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
Grants Pass Association of Realtors Golf Tournament When: Sep 10, 9:00 am Shotgun. Golf Tournament Benefiting the Family House Endowment Fund Location: Centennial Golf Club Cost: $95 per person Contact: 541-226-5826 (Shawna), 541-476-1171 (Shirley) |
Wine Stroll visit the Schmidt House When: Sep 13, 3 - 6pm. Location: Schmidt House SW 5th Street Contact: 479-7827 |
Wine Stroll When: Sep 13. Location: Downtown Grants Pass |
Caveman Vintage Car Club Swap Meet When: Sep 14. 30th annual Caveman Vintage Car Club swap meet and flea market Location: Jo. Co. Fairgrounds Contact: Vito Maurantonio, 956-1474 |
Ride the Rogue When: Sep 20. |
An Evening of Art & Wine in Kerby When: Sep 26, 5 - 8 pm. Showcasing local businesses and art Location: Kerby OR Contact: Gabrielle 592-2800 |
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| Events in October | |
Outdoors Grower's Market, Riverside Park When: Oct 1 to Oct 29, Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: Riverside Park Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
First Friday Art Night When: Oct 3, 6:00 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Hugo Ladies Clubs Annual Quilt Show and Crafts Fair When: Oct 3 to Oct 4, 9am - 3pm. Quilts, Silent Aiction, Raffles, Door Prizes, Demo's, Vendors, Sandwiches and pies for sale. Location: 6050 Hugo Road Contact: Carolyn 474-0584 |
Art Along the Rogue When: Oct 4 to Oct 5. A Grants Pass music and street art festival, showcases some of the very best area artists and musicians. There's something for everyone in downtown Grants Pass during this popular two-day event. Bring your camera! Location: H Street Web: www.artalongtherogue.com |
Fall Home Show & Builder's Garage Sale When: Oct 11 to Oct 12, 10 am -? 4 pm. Jo. Co. Fairgrounds Contact: Karen, 479-1311 |
Gun & Knife Show When: Oct 18 to Oct 19, Sat. 9 - 5 & Sun 9 - 3. Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: Marla, 800-659-3440 |
Dancing Paws Pet Show Strutt Your Mutt When: Oct 18. Raises funds and awarness for local animal rescue organizations. We are looking for vendors!! Location: Jo.Co. Fair Grounds Contact: Debbie 955-5151 |
Graveyard Tours When: Oct 25, 4 - 6pm. Historical Society Contact: 479-7827 |
Halloween Carnival at the YMCA When: Oct 31, 6-8pm. YMCA Contact: 474-0001 |
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| Events in November | |
Outdoors Grower's Market, Riverside Park When: Nov 5 to Nov 26, Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm. Location: Riverside Park Contact: Marti Fate, 476-5375 |
First Friday Art Night When: Nov 7, 6:00 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony/Santa Comes To Town When: Nov 28, 5:00 - 8 pm. Towne Center Plaza Contact: 955-7144 |
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| Events in December | |
First Friday Art Night When: Dec 5, 6 - 9 pm. Location: Downtown Grants Pass Contact: Pat Sheets, 787-7357 |
Celebration of Christmas Past When: Dec 13, 11am - 3pm. Historical Society Contact: 479-7827 |
An Evening of Art & Wine in Kerby When: Dec 26. Showcasing Businesses and Art Location: Kerby OR Contact: Gabrielle 592-2800 |
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