- Great American Smoke-Out
- This year's Great American Smoke-Out is Thursday, November 20 from 10a-2:30p at the Josephine Community Library, 200 NW C Street in Grants Pass. People who choose to turn-in their tobacco or vape products will get a “quit kit” to help them get started on their journey towards a smoke-free life. This event is open to the public.
- American Legion Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans
- American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 at 206 NW F Street is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 20th from 3 pm to 5 pm. The meal will be served by reservation only and it’s free to veterans and their family. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, November 18th by calling (541) 474-6400.
- Red Cross Blood Drive
- There will be a Red Cross blood drive Friday, November 21st from 10am-3pm at St. Anne's catholic church in the sky room (in Grants Pass). To schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
- GPHS Father-Daughter Dance
- Grants Pass High School is hosting its annual Father-Daughter dance. This event is open to all little princesses up to 5th grade. It will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, 6pm to 8pm at Grants Pass High School. The cost is $15 per person ($20 at the door). All proceeds go to support their sparrow, Jesse. For tickets visit: gphsleadership.ludus.com or call 541-474-5710.
- Red Cross Blood Drive
- Grants Pass Family YMCA is holding their 12th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Check-in at 7:30am with race beginning at 8:30am. This is 2-mile fun run and costumes are welcomed! $10 per person or $35 per family (same household). Register at the YMCA or visit grantspassymca.org. Contact Eric 541-474-0001 for more information.
- Fleming Middle School Rummage Sale
- Fleming Middle School is having a rummage sale on Saturday, December 6th from 8am to 3pm. Funds raised will help with the 8th grade dance and art room.
- Salvation Army Turkey Drive
- Salvation Army is holding a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive now through Friday, November 21st. Turkey Drop-offs are accepted 8AM-NOON at 1377 Redwood Avenue in Grants Pass. For more information call 541-955-1017 or email grantspass@usw.salvationarmy.org.
- GPHS Baseball Orange and Grapefruit Fundraiser
- Grants pass high school baseball is having an orange & grapefruit fundraiser to support their 2025-2026 season. Reach out to your favorite cavemen baseball player or call 541-476-6608 to pre-order your 10-pound box of 24 oranges or 20-pound box of 20 grapefruits. Each box costs $35 and checks can be made out to “grants pass baseball.” Pre-orders must be in by November 24th.
- Grants Pass Community Nativity Festival
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is holding a Grants pass Community Nativity Festival Thursday and December 4th and 5th from 5pm-9pm, and Saturday, December 6th from 9am-Noon, at 1969 Williams Highway in Grants Pass. There will be nativities from around the world, artwork, live musical performances, and children’s activities. This event is free and open to the public.
- Grants Pass Active Club "Christmas for Kids"
- The Grants Pass Active Club’s “Christmas for Kids” program is happening until December 19th. Pick-up an extra turkey while shopping and donate to families in need. The Grants Pass Active Club will combine donated turkeys with a full dinner basket for approximately 60 families in our community! Drop your donated turkey off at the radio station, 888 Rogue River Hwy in Grants Pass, Monday – Friday between 8AM and 3PM. For more information call 541-210-1241.
- Operation Christmas Child
- Operation Christmas Child will begin accepting drop-off box donations November 17th. You can donate your filled boxes from the 17th through the 24th at the Redwood Country Church in Grants Pass, Path Church in Central Point, First Baptist Church in Medford, Trail Christian Fellowship in Eagle Point, and Ashland Christian Fellowship in Ashland. For more information, call Samaritan’s Purse at (828) 262-1980.
- Senior Self Defense Classes
- The Rogue River Community Center is teaching Senior Self Defense Classes at the Rogue River Annex, 138 Broadway Street, in Rogue River. They are held Saturdays from 11AM until Noon, and Tuesdays from 7:15PM – 8:15PM. The Instructor, Santa JD Barron, is a 4th degree black belt who will teach you how to defend yourself with a walking cane, plus hand-to-hand combat techniques. Call 541-821-7464 for more information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
