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Events Calendar
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Fri - Jul 25
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Oregon's 234 Army Band to be in Grants Pass
Oregons own 234th Army Band will perform at Grants Pass High Schools Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 25th at 7pm. The show will feature concert classics, Sousa marches, swinging band, jazz and hot rock and roll. Admission is free. |
Sat - Jul 26
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Book Swap one-for-one
There will be a Book Swap on Saturday, July 26th from 11am to 1pm at Josephine County Library in Grants Pass. Bring your childrens and or adult books to this free event; swap books one for one. There will be many titles and genres to choose from. |
Sat - Jul 26
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Lonely Widows Club seeks women of all walks
Ladies of all walks of life are invited to join the Lonely Widows Club. Divorcees, old maids and ladies that just want to get away from their husbands ;0) are welcome. The first meeting to be held Saturday, July 26th at 1pm in the Upper Gazebo at Riverside Park in Grants Pass. Bring a sack lunch, a folding chair and meet other women. |
Sat - Jul 26
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Bow Hunter Education offered
Josephine County Hunter Education instructors are offering a Bow Hunter Education course Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th from 9am to 3pm. Both days are required to complete the course and receive your certificate. The cost is $10. To register, please call 472-1064. |
Sat - Jul 26
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IV Sierra Club hosts Oregon Chautauqua program
An Oregon Chautauqua program titled Place and History: In Search of the Pacific Northwest will be hosted by the Illinois Valley section of the Sierra Club Saturday, July 26th at 1:30pm at the Selma Community and Education Center, 18255 Redwood Highway in the old Selma School. For more info please call 597-2007. |
Sat - Jul 26
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Local church hosts Fireflight in concert July 26th
Redwood Christian Church is proud to present FireFlight in concert Saturday, July 26th. Doors open at 6:30 with the concert at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Listen Hear, 234 S.W. 6th street in downtown Grants Pass. FireFlights song Unbreakable is currently the #1 most requested song on christianrock.net. For info call Redwood Christian Church. |
Sun - Jul 27
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Christian Singles Fellowship invites others
Christian Singles Fellowship meets Sunday mornings at 8:30 for coffee, rolls, fellowship and bible study. Meetings are held at the Masonic Center, corner of 3rd and E streets in Grants Pass. For further details please call 476-6305. |
Mon - Jul 28
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HASL Independent Abilities Center Board to convene
The HASL Independent Abilities Center Board of Directors will meet on Monday, July 28th from 5pm to 7pm. The meeting will be held at 305 S.E. E Street in Grants Pass. For more information please call 479-4275. |
Tue - Jul 29
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Affordable thrift store helps feed hungry
The Adventist Community Services, also known as Dorcas, has an extensive thrift store with affordable prices, featuring automotive, kitchen items, home decor and crafts, books and more. Money received helps to feed the people in our community who need the help. They are located behind Rays Food Place on 7th in north Grants Pass. Open Tuesdays only from 9:30am to 1:30pm. |
Wed - Jul 30
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Fall Football and Volleyball sign-ups held at B & G Club
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley are holding Fall Football and Volleyball sign-ups Wednesday, July 30th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Grants Pass Boys and Girls Club. The club is at 203 S.E. 9th street. For more details please call 479-5258, extension 103. |
Fri - Aug 01
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Silent Auction and all-you-can-eat Spaghetti to benefit local daycare
Joyful Noise Daycare, a not-for-profit organization is holding a silent auction and all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed Friday, August 1st at 6pm. tickets are $5 for person or $20 for a family of 4 or more. There will also be entertainment and a silent auction after dinner. For tickets or more info please call 479-3622. |
Fri - Aug 01
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37th Annual State of Jefferson Soccer Tournament planned
The 37th Annual State of Jefferson Soccer Tournament is scheduled for August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Three Rivers School District Field. Deadline to register is Sunday, July 27th. All proceeds benefit the Hidden Valley High School Boys Soccer. For more info call 226-7951. |
Fri - Aug 01
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Moonlight and Microbrews to benefit Pacifica
Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous presents Moonlight and Microbrews Friday, August 1st at 7pm. Enjoy an evening of bluegrass music, barbecue from Cartwrights and microbrews from the Pacific Northwest. Tickets are $45 each or $80 for two and are available at The Kitchen Company, 212 S.W. 6th Street in Grants Pass or by calling 846-1100. Proceeds will benefit Pacifica. |
Sat - Aug 02
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Run to the Coast scheduled for August 2nd
The 5th annual Run to the Coast will be held Saturday, August 2nd.
Sign-in starting at 9:30am at the Wilderville Store with the last rider out at 11am. You will ride to Crescent City with food at the end sold by Sons of God, Crescent City Chapter. Prizes awarded for best poker hand. |
Fri - Aug 08
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GPHS Class of '68 holding reunion
Grants Pass High School class of 1968 is having a reunion and is looking for classmates. A casual Friday evening get together is planned for August 8th at the Lodge at Riverside Event Center. Saturday morning there will be a 4-person golf scramble or skeet shoot, Saturday afternoon Hellgate Jetboat dinner trip and more. Call 761-6867 for details. |
Sat - Aug 09
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Youth Soccer Club holds car wash
The Grants Pass Youth Soccer Club is holding a car wash Saturday, August 9th from 10am to 3pm in the parking lot at the corner of 7th and J streets in Grants Pass. All proceeds will help support low income parents who cannot afford to pay the entire registration fee in order for their kids to participate in the youth soccer program in grants pass. |
Sat - Aug 16
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Reel Deal Salmon Derby coming to Gold Beach
The Rogue Valley Young Marines are hosting the Reel Deal Salmon Derby Saturday, August 16th at Lexs Landing on the Rogue River in Gold Beach, Oregon. Tickets are $35 each and include BBQ dinner and t-shirt. Rules and information are at freewebs.com/thereeldeal. Tickets are at Sis-Q Communications in Grants Pass. For details please call 479-0417. |
Wed - Aug 27
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Composting and Soil Protection class offered through OSU Extension
The O.S.U. Extension Service is offering a class on the importance of soil protection and the use of organic mulch. You will learn what the best materials are and when and how to apply them to your garden and trees. This class on composting and soil protection will be held Wednesday, August 27th from 7-9pm at 215 Ringuette Street in Grants Pass. The cost is $5. To register please call 476-6613. |
Got Polyps?
If you are 50 or over, or have a family history of Colorectal Cancer, this message is for you. Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cancer-killer in Oregon, but it is preventable through screening that can find and remove polyps before they turn into cancer. The Department of Human Services encourages you to talk to your doctor about screening options. |
PAX invites community to become host families
Pax Program of Academic Exchange seeks host families for exchange students. Welcome a student from Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, South Korea, Spain, Kenya or any of more that 35 different countries. To host, all you need do is provide a student with a bed, a quite place to study, meals and a warm, supportive environment.
You may host for a semester or the entire year. Call 541-218-2335. |
Josephine County Movies in the Park returns in August
The Josephine County Movies in the Park program has announced the August movie line-up. August 1st will be Back to the Future. August 8th will be the Wizard of Oz. August 22nd will be E.T. and August 29th will be Bee Movie. The movies are free and begin at dusk each Friday in August. Food will be available for purchase. You are also welcome to pack a picnic. For info: www.southernoregonevents.com |
Josephine County Hunter Education offered in Josephine County
Josephine County Hunter Education, mandatory for all hunters under the age of 18 will be held August 2nd, 3rd and 9th. Course fee is $10 payable to the O.D.F.W. Please register early to avoid full classes. Call 472-1064. |
Pregnancy Care Center seeks volunteers
The Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass is in need of lots of volunteers for their banquet in October. Volunteers are needed for table setting, table and chair set-up, food prep, food serving, ushers, clean up, greeters and ticket takers. If you can help please call Tammy at 479-6264. |
4-H Lego workshops offered
4-H Lego Robotics Workshops for youth are planned for the month of July. These weeklong workshops will be held 1-5pm daily. Sessions 1 and 2 are over. Session 3, for ages 10-12, will be held from July 28th to August 1st. The charge is $40 and includes a daily snack. Call 476-6613 to register. |
Illinois Valley Wild Blackberry Arts and Crafts Festival is seeking participants
The committee for the Illinois Valley Wild Blackberry Arts and Crafts Festival is seeking artists, crafters, concessionaires, musicians, jugglers, mimes and strolling minstrels for the 27th Annual Wild Blackberry Arts and Crafts Festival held August 9th and 10th in Cave Junction. for more info please call 592-6509 or info@wildblackberry.org. |
Sheriffs office seeks volunteers
The Josephine County Sheriffs office is accepting applications for volunteer positions as a sheriff’s reserve deputy. Successful applicants will work with full time police officers investigating crime within Josephine County. Must be at least 21 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, valid ODL and willing to work any shift, holidays and weekends. Deadline is September 8th. For details stop by room 158 of the Josephine County Courthouse or visit www.co.josephine.or.us |
Summer Children's Reading Program offered in Grants Pass
Children of all ages are invited to attend the Summer Childrens Reading Program sponsored by Josephine Community Libraries. This is also a Book Exchange and Buddy Read-In and takes place every Thursday, from 10am to noon at the Parkway Village in Grants Pass. The program runs each Thursday through August 7th. |
State offers Rx program
You may be entitled to discounts of up to 60% on prescription drugs through the Oregon Prescription Drug program. There is no age or income limit. This program may be used to supplement gaps in your existing coverage or Medicare part D. It only takes a minute to sign up. Call 1-888-411-6737 or join on-line at opdp.org. You can start saving as soon as you receive your membership card. |
Back to the 50's Charity Car Show this weekend in GP
The Rogue Valley Classic Chevy Car Club presents the Back To The 50s Charity Car Show this weekend. The pre-show will be Friday, July 25th from 10am to 2pm in the Growers Market Parking Lot behind the Post Office in downtown Grants Pass. The Charity Car Show will be on Saturday, July 26th from 8am-3pm in Riverside Park. Admission is free to the public. |
It's Back to the 50's in Grants Pass
This week is the 18th Annual Back to the 50s week in Grants Pass. Thursday is Diner Night and poker run from 6-8pm. Grab the family and cruise to Jimmy's, Sonic, Bob Drake Reproductions, Rick's Corvette Bar and Grill and the South Dairy Queen. There will be 50's music and prizes awarded
Friday find Sidewalk Sales in downtown Grants Pass, Dinner and lunch specials, the Classic Car Pre-Show at Growers Market Parking lot from 8am to 3pm. Ice Cream Social at 5:30pm at the Josephine County Historical Society. The classic Car Line Up from 5:30 to 10pm on G Street and Lost in the 50s at 7pm at the corner of 6th and G streets.
Saturday Sidewalk Sales, Classic Car Show from 8am to 3pm in Riverside Park. Free Childrens games from 10am to 2pm at 7th and L streets. Classic Car Cruise from 7-9pm with live broadcasts on KLDR, and a free concert featuring Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts. For details gptca.com or call 541-441-9060. |
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