Community Event Calendar

EVENTS

Saturday, March 14th

Father/Daughter Dance
The “Once Upon A Time” Father/Daughter Dance will be help at the Grants Pass Family YMCA, Saturday March 14th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. There will be Dancing, games, prizes, crafts, and light refreshments. The cost is $50 for members, $60 for non-members (plus $10 for each additional daughter). Save $10 if you register before February 28th. For more information call 541-474-0001.
Lifelink Church Movie Matinee
Lifelink Church will be having a movie matinee featuring "King of Kings" on Saturday, March 14th at 3:30pm. There will be popcorn, pizza, and drinks! Bring your friends and family. This is a no-cost event.
FFA Auction
There will be an FFA Auction Saturday, March 14th in the Josephine County Fairgrounds Floral Building. Doors open at 5pm. The event will include a tri-tip dinner, silent auction, live auction, and dessert auction. All proceeds go to the Hidden Valley FFA Chapter and CTE program. Tickets are $25. To buy tickets or donate, email: hvhsffa@gmail.com. .

Sunday, March 15th

Rogue Valley Rose Society Meeting
The Rogue Valley Rose Society will meet on Sunday, March 15th at 2pm at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, 3625 N River Rd in Rogue River. The program, companion plants for roses, will be given by Stan Mapolski. This event is free to the public. For more information call Irene at 541-476-5113.

Saturday, March 21st

Spring Fling Roller Derby
The Spring Fling Roller Derby will be held Saturday, March 21st at the Medford Armory, 1701 South Pacific Hwy in Medford. Doors open at 5pm. Games begin at 6pm. $12 pre-sale, $15 at the door, $12 for vets and seniors. Kids under 12 get in free.
Griffin Park Weed Wrangle
Be a part of the Weed Wrangle, where volunteers help remove Scotch Broom at Griffin Park Loop March 21st from 11am – 3pm. Volunteer Wranglers get a free Day Use pass for the event, and tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided. Be sure to wear appropriate clothes for outside work. RSVP to Curtis@Weed-Wrench.com.

Saturday, March 28th

Down the Rabbit Hole Spring Dance
“Down the Rabbit Hole,” a little mad and curious spring dance, will be held Saturday, March 28th from noon until 3pm at the Grants Pass Vitality Center, 234 SW L Street in Grants pass. This event is free to those receiving support in our community. Ticket pick up/sign up is happening now at Encompass Person Centered. For more info contact 541-244-1420.

Saturday, March 28th

Down the Rabbit Hole Spring Dance
“Down the Rabbit Hole,” a little mad and curious spring dance, will be held Saturday, March 28th from noon until 3pm at the Grants Pass Vitality Center, 234 SW L Street in Grants pass. This event is free to those receiving support in our community. Ticket pick up/sign up is happening now at Encompass Person Centered. For more info contact 541-244-1420.

Saturday & Sunday, April 25th and 26th

Hanley Farms Annual Plant Sale
Hanley Farms presents its annual heritage plant sale, Saturday and Sunday, April 25th and 26th from 11am – 3pm at 1053 Hanley Rd in Central Point. Admission is Free. For more information call 541-622-2025.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Red Cross Blood Shortage
American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage. Blood donors are urgently needed in Jackson and Josephine Counties. To find donation events near you, visit rcblood.org/March or download the Blood Donor App in the app store.
GPHS Theatre Department Presents "Silent Sky"
Grants Pass High School’s Theatre Department presents their spring play, “Silent Sky” now through March 15th at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $12 for Adults and $8 for Students/Seniors and are available at gphstheatre.com.
American Legion 3-Ball Tournaments
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having 3-Ball Tournaments March 13th and 31st at 6pm at 206 NW F Street in Grants Pass. There will be food and drinks available for sale. For more information about the tournaments and American Legion’s March dinner events call 541-476-6400.
One Eleven Theatre Company Presents "Anastasia"
“Anastasia: The Musical” presented by One Eleven Theatre Company will be performed at the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, March 26th through April 4th. General admission tickets range from $12-$18 and are available at oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Tickets will also be available one hour prior to shows in the lobby. For more information call 541-450-9070.
GPHS Will-a-Thon to benefit Project Graduation
Grants Pass High School (Class of 2026) Project Graduation is hosting their annual Will-a-Thon through the end of April. Local attorneys will prepare a single will for $300 or $350 for a couple. All monies raised will benefit the Project Graduation “Safe Graduation Party.” To schedule your appointment call Victory at 541-285-7674. If you already have a will but would still like to support Project Graduation, you can send a contribution to GPHS in care of Project Graduation, 830 NE 9th Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526.
Tee Up For Early Learning Golf Scramble
“Tee Up for Early Learning” with a golf scramble on Friday, June 5th at Dutcher Creek Golf Course. Every dollar raised will help unlock a $100,000 matching gift from the JTMF Foundation. Registration ends May 25th. To register or become a sponsor, visit: HERE.
Second Friday Poetry Reading
Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G Street is hosts 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 months 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.