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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 August | |
Oregon State Fair When: Aug 27 to Sep 6, All Day. Location: Salem OR |
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| Events in September | |
Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts When: Sep 3 to Sep 5, 10am - 5pm. Fine Artists & Skilled Crafters Painting Photography Pottery Baskets Jewelery Musicians Foodies Art & Weaver Demo's Location: Museum Grounds 206 North 5th Street Jacksonville Contact: 541-899-1121 |
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 |
Country Lights Live Concert When: Sep 4, 7pm. Live Concert featuring Buck McCoy from Nashville, TN as Tim McGraw and Daryl Weyman from British Columbia Canada as Johnny Cash and Special Surprise Guests. FREE Concert for all. Bring your own chair. Location: Glendale City Park Glendale Contact: 541-832-3263 Web: www.GinasLiveEvents.org |
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 |
Clutter and Your Health WESO When: Sep 9, 5:30pm . The first rule for creating positive Feng Shui is to eliminate clutter. But it is also one of the most difficult patterns to break. Because of this, Sugeet has made a concentrated effort to understand the dynamics of clutter. How clutter affects people's health is a rather shocking phenomenon. You'll learn the how and why, as well as practical steps to clearing your home and your business of this block to health and success Location: Rogue Regency Inn 2300 Biddle Road, Medford Cost: $18 Members $23 Non-members $15 Program only Contact: 541- 776-5326 Web: www.wesoweb.org |
Noises Off Barnstormers When: Sep 10 to Sep 26, see info. Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
Wine & Bingo with the Ambassadors When: Sep 10, 6pm. Help Support the Ambassadors and the Boys & Girls Club Location: GrantsPass Golf Club 230 Espey Road Cost: $20 includes a Bingo Card Contact: Chamber 476-7717 Web: www.grantspasschamber.org |
Derby Dinner & Auction When: Sep 10, Evening. Dinner Live Auction Silent Auction Raffle Buy it Now Table Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: 541-582-0350 Web: www.rogue-steelheaders.org |
Eat Local Challenge When: Sep 10 to Sep 19. Restaurants: Blondies' 226 SW G Street; Lunch N Thyme 111 SE G street; Rogue Coffee Roasters 237 SW G Street; The Vine 1610 Allen Creek; Wild River Brewing Company 595 NE E Street; Tastings Restaurant Specials Farm Tours Location: Rogue Valley Web: www.BuyLocalRogue.org |
Four Winds Native Gathering When: Sep 11 to Sep 12. Location: Pottsville Pleasant Valley Rd Merlin Contact: 541-476-0126 541-761-0017 |
Seeds for Africa Golf Tournament When: Sep 11, 3pm - 8pm. 9 rounds of golf $42 per person 3 people per team BBQ Prizes Location: Applegate Golf Course Contact: 541-479-4626 Web: www.heart2hearthandnhandintl.org |
Fun raising BBQ - Simon Hare When: Sep 11, 1pm. $15.00 donation Location: Fields Family Park Cost: $15 donation Contact: RSVP 541-237-3999 or 541-592-8521 |
Artist's Studio Tour When: Sep 11 to Sep 12, 10am - 4pm. Location: Grants Pass Museum of Art & Chet's Garden Center Cost: $12 Contact: 541-479-3290 |
Faith+Hope+Love Free Concert Handprints Of Hope When: Sep 11, 6 - 9pm. Hand prints Of Hope a local non-profit will be hosting a free concert to help 5 local children suffering from a life threatening illness. Dominic Luciano a local 17 year old artist will be playing along with several local christian bands. It will be a night of prayer, worship and learning how 5 local children are beating the odds Location: Rogue Community College Bowl Contact: 541-441-1501 Web: www.handprintsofhope.org |
Blackberry Lane Farm - Farm to Fork - Eat Local When: Sep 11, 5 - 8:30pm. Tour Blackberry Lane Farm and enjoy a gourmet dinner on the farm that sustains the food on your plate. Location: 2926 Lower River Road Cost: website to purchase tickets Web: www.farmtoforkevents.com |
Illinois Valley Farm & Garden - Eat Local When: Sep 11, 10am - 4pm. Workshops farm related businesses crafts vendors Location: Jubilee Park Cave Junction Contact: 541-592-3642 Web: www.spiralliving.org |
Gluten Free Meals When: Sep 13, 5:30-7:30pm. Come get some ideas for a day's worth of meals, breakfast through dessert, that taste great, are easy to prepare, Location: 128 SW I Street Contact: 541-471-4208 |
The Vine - Eat Local When: Sep 14, 5pm. World Tour Night menu items made from the delicious products of our local family farms and vineyards Location: 1610 Allen Creek Road Contact: 541-479-8463 Web: www.wix.com/foodie19/the-vine-restaurant |
Xocai Chocolate Tasting When: Sep 14, 7pm. Ready to lose some weight in a safe and delicious way? Come taste a new high antioxidant protein meal replacement shake. Free tasting and informational session Location: The Business Center 109 NW C St Contact: RSVP 541-373-1254 Web: www.debraschocolate.com |
Blondies' Bistro - Eat Local When: Sep 15, 5pm - 8pm. Guest Chef featuring specials made with local products - local wine & beer Location: 226 SW G Street Contact: 541-479-8463 |
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 |
Career Clothing Fair When: Sep 16, 10am-3pm. All Clothing items $1.00 each to benefit the Josephine Employer Council Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: 541 476-1187 |
Cow Scrabble When: Sep 16, 12 - 4:30pm. Save the date for our first-ever JCLI Cow Scrabble Tournament, In this “Scrabble-thon,” winners will be awarded cow-themed trophies, including the giant Scrabble Cow for the business team that earns the most points. Location: The Bear Hotel Spalding Ave |
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 |
Boys Day Out When: Sep 18, 9am for sign-ups. Join us for a Free fun, interactive and instructional opportunity to connect with each other at our special event for boys 10 - 14 years old and a parent / adult. Free T shirt and BBQ Location: JoCo Sportsman's Assoc. 7407 Highland Ave Contact: 541-474-5234 |
Car Show & Drift Evolution Patriot Games When: Sep 18, 9am. Assisting Deployed Soldiers Oregon Army National Guard Rock Climbing Wall Location: Josephine County Fairgrounds Contact: 541-441-8211 or 541-660-2364 |
Old Fashion Car Show When: Sep 18, 1pm. Music by Grumpy and Friends Location: 3098 University Road Horizon Village Cost: Free 55+ with canned food Contact: 800-454-0777 Web: www.horizonvillage.com |
Rogue Flavor Dinner & Auction When: Sep 19, 6pm. Thrive invites you to enjoy an evening of local flavor An elegant 5-course dinner combining the fresh flavors of local farms Location: RoxyAnn Winery 3285 Hillcrest Road Medford Cost: $75 |
Holiday Showcase and Trade Show When: Sep 19, 1 - 5pm. Location: Kerby Belt Building 24353 Redwood Hwy Kerby Contact: Cheryl 541-956-7400 |
Week of Dinners When: Sep 20, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us and learn how to prepare a week’s worth of meals that use leftovers from the night before. Location: 128 SW I Street Contact: 541-471-4208 |
Business Retention & Expansion Awards When: Sep 23, 5 - 7:30pm. BR&E / Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Business in Josephine County Location: Grants Pass Golf Club 230 Espy Rd Cost: $10 Contact: RSVP 541-956-4101 or 541-956-4102 Web: /bre.grantspasschamber.org/ |
Hula Night When: Sep 24, 7pm - 11pm. A fun night of Hawaiian entertainment, food, wine, dancing, and raffles with great prizes! Location: The Bear Hotel 2101 NE Spalding Ave Cost: $25 per person Contact: 541-474-3319 |
Grape Stomp When: Sep 25, 4 - 8pm. Fundraiser to benefit the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce and I.V. branch of the Boys and Girls Club. Live Music by East Fork. Hors d’oeuvre and wine tasting. Grape stomping contest. For more information, please contact the IV Chamber of Commerce 541-592-3326. Location: Bridgeview Winery 4210 Holland Loop Rd Cave Junction Cost: $35.00 Contact: 541-592-4688 |
Cooking with Kids Breakfast Fun When: Sep 25, 9:30-10:30am or 11:00am— 12:00 noon. Cooking with kids is a great way to spend time with them, and breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Location: 128 SW I Street Contact: 541-471-4208 |
Music in the Mountains When: Sep 25 to Sep 26. Live Bluegrass, Folk, Country & Americana Music Check the website Location: Prospect Hotel Cost: $25 $28 with Dance Ticket Contact: 541-560-3664 Web: www.prospecthotel.com/bluegrass.html |
Oktoberfest When: Sep 25 to Sep 26, 11am - 8pm. Buffet and Live Music German and American Buffet Location: Wolf Creek Inn Contact: 541-866-2474 Web: www.historicwolfcreekinn.com |
Recovery Fair When: Sep 28, 11am - 4pm. We invite everyone to join us in proclaiming our support for those who are in recovery or seeking recovery. You can participate by simply showing up and having fun or applying for a table space offering services of interest to those in recovery in Josephine County. There is FREE entertainment, FREE food, FREE haircuts and FREE activities for children as well. Information will be available about addiction treatment, support groups and HIV screening; also, JoCo Health Department, DMV, JoCo courts and many others will be available to help you. Location: Parkway Christian Center parking lot Contact: 541-474-5234 |
| 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 |
Responsible Dog Ownership Day When: Oct 2, 10am - 3pm. Canine Good Citizen Test Obedience Demos Rally Obedience Vendor Booths Dog Photos Dog Health Grooming Safety Tips Location: Riverside Park Web: www.roguevalleykc.org |
Rogue Valley Business Resource Fair When: Oct 2, 9am - 2pm. Location: RCC/SOU Higher Ed 101 S Barnett Medford Contact: 541-776-6060 x 233 Web: www.businessresourcefair.org |
Art Along the Rogue When: Oct 2 to Oct 3, All Day. Art Along the Rogue Street Painting and Music Festival: This amazing event features as many as 40 local and regional Location: Down Town Grants Pass Contact: 541-476-5510 Web: www.artalongtherogue.com |
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 |
Taste of Home Cooking School When: Oct 7, 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. A fabulous evening of fun, friends and food. Lots of vendor booths, free gift bags, free door prizes and an entertaining 2-hour cooking show. Location: GPHS Performing Arts Center Cost: $20.00 Contact: 541-218-5559 Web: www.soroptimistRV.org |
Scrabble & Board Games When: Oct 9, 5 - 9pm. Practice your Scrabble skills a week ahead of Cow Scrabble! Our next Game Night will be 5-9 pm Saturday October 9 at the Grants Pass Library. In addition to Scrabble, other board and card games (no electronic games) will be available for play, including Chess, Settlers of Catan, etc Location: Grants Pass Library |
Shop for a Cause When: Oct 16, All Day. Support your local Junior Achievement Program purchase a $5 Shopping Pass from your JA representative for exclusive savings in Macy Stores or Macy's Online on or before October 16th and Junior Achievement keeps 100% of the proceeds Location: Macy's Cost: $5 for a pass Contact: 541-774-4334 |
S O Occupational Safety & Health Conference When: Oct 19 to Oct 21, 6:45 &:30 registration. Who Should Attend: All those responsible for the prevention of injuries and illnesses in the workplace, including safety and health professionals, safety committee members, managers, supervisors, employees, owners and other interested persons. Location: Smullin Center Medford Contact: 888-292-5247 option 1 Web: www.regonline.com/southern_oregon10 |
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 |
Look Homeward Angel Barnstormers When: Oct 22 to Nov 7, multiple. Thomas Wolf's novel about youth coming of age Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Contact: 541-479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
Fundraising & Marketing Strategies & Tactics For Surviving in Uncertain Times When: Oct 22, 8am. Lisa James, CFRE will present a workshop on how some organizations are surviving the economic downturn and implementing more focused tactics to reach out and better engage their donors and acquire new ones. Marketing tips and samples will be presented. Location: The Bear Hotel 2101 NE Spalding Ave Contact: 541- 476-0959 |
| 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 | |
A Child's Christmas in Wales Barnstormers When: Dec 3 to Dec 26. Dylan Thomas - A family gathering in 1923 Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Contact: 541-479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
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 |
| Events in January | |
Scapino Barnstormers When: Jan 21 to Feb 6. A Rollicking Farce to chase away the winter doldrums Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Contact: 541-479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
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| Events in March | |
Chicago Barnstormers When: Mar 4 to Mar 27. Roaring Twenties in Chicago features a dazzling score and immoral staging by Bob Fosse Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Contact: 541-479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
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| Events in April | |
A Dybbuk Barnstormers When: Apr 29 to May 15. Mystical themes star-crossed lovers and haunting melodies Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Contact: 541-479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
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| Events in June | |
On Golden Pond Barnstormers When: Jun 10 to Jun 26. Academy Award-winning film Location: Barnstormers Theatre 112 NW Evelyn Contact: 541-479-3557 Web: www.BarnstormersGP.org |
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