- Operation Rambo Bowling Night
- Operation Rambo is having a bowling night at Caveman Bowl in Grants Pass on Friday, May 15th from 6pm to 9pm. From more information, call Jerry at 541-841-0227.
- Celebrating the Arts and Silent Auction Event
- Rogue Valley Performing Arts Alliance presents their 2nd annual “Celebrating the Arts & Silent Auction” event, Saturday, May 16th at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.rvpaa.com or at the door.
- BBQ Competition and Chili Cook-Off
- The Myrtle Creek 3rd annual Fly-In Pig BBQ competition and chili cook-off will be held, Saturday & Sunday, May 16th and 17th at the Myrtle Creek municipal airport (I-5 exit 106). For more information visit flyinpig.org or search for “fly-in pig bbq” on Facebook.
- Ruby Ranch Annual Paint 'N Sip
- Ruby Ranch Mental Health will host its annual Paint ‘N Sip fundraiser on Saturday, May 16th, at 1126 East Jones Creek Road in Grants Pass. The cost is $55/ticket or $425 for businesses to sponsor a table. Register by emailing kim@rubyranchmentalhealth.org.
- Annual Fabric Sale
- The Hugo Ladies Club Schoolhouse Quilters are having their annual fabric sale Friday, May 15th 9am-2pm and Saturday, May 16th from 9am-Noon at 6050 Hugo Road in Merlin.
- JoCo Sheriff's Mounted Posse Tack and Gift-Craft Sale
- The Josephine County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is hosting a Tack & Gift-Craft sale on Sunday, May 17th from 10a – 4p in the Josephine County Fairgrounds Floral Building. Bring a canned food item for the Food Bank or pet food donation for the Humane Society and receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing.
- Maslow Project Hygiene Drive
- Oregon Department of Human Services & The Maslow Project are having a “Hygiene Drive” now through the end of May. All donations support low-income and unhoused families & individuals in Josephine and Jackson counties. Drop off your hygiene items Grants Pass Broadcasting, 888 Rogue River Highway, to help support the Maslow Project.
- Second Friday Poetry Reading
- Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G Street, is hosting their Second Friday Poetry Sharing every second Friday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. These events are free to the public and all are welcome to come read or just listen to poetry. Donations are welcome. For more information or to find out current month's theme please call 541-479-3290.
- American Legion Taco Tuesdays
- American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Taco Tuesdays. They will be serving tacos with a choice of beef or chicken, along with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and onions. $4 for two tacos, $2 for each additional. Tacos will be served from 2-7 p.m. each Tuesday at 206 NW F Street. Call 541-474-6400 for more information.
- Better Breathers Support Group
- The Better Breathers Support Group hold meetings the first Monday of each month from 2pm to 3:30pm in the Asante Outpatient Center, 537 Union Ave. in Grants pass (4th floor, conference room 4). Meetings include guest speakers and refreshments. To learn more, call Zona at 541-472-7139.
- Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club
- Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Dr. Starts at 6:00pm and is open to the public.
- Fruitdale Grange Monthly Bunco Group
- Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, is hosting a monthly Bunco group on the 4th Friday of each month at 5:30pm. Please bring a snack to share. Cost is $10 Per Person and all must be 18 years old to attend. For more info text 541-660-4435.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Are you prepared for an emergency? Have you made an emergency supply list? Have you signed up with the Disaster Registry? Do you have your Emergency Go-Kit Passport? We have everything you need to do just that. KAJO and KLDR would like to encourage you to be ready; disaster can strike at any time. We have a Handbook for Homeowners titled "Before Wildfire Strikes." We also have information on "Living on Shaky Ground; How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis." We are open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to noon, at 888 Rogue River Highway in south Grants Pass.
