GPHS ORCHESTRA UPCOMING EVENTS THE GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA WILL BE GIFT WRAPPING AT FRED MEYER FOR VALENTINE’S DAY THIS SATURDAY, THE 13TH FROM 9 TO 9 AND SUNDAY THE 14TH FROM 9-5.
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD AT 7PM, ENJOY A FREE ORCHESTRA/BAND CONCERT AT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
MARCH 6TH-NEXT KRISPY KREME DONUT SALE!
ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH FROM 8A-1P, THE ANNUAL HONOR ORCHESTRA ST. PATRICK'S BREAKFAST AT THE GPHS COMMONS. MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ORCHESTRA MEMBERS WILL SERVE A COMPLETE MEAL AND PERFORM THROUGHOUT THE BREAKFAST; INCLUDES SILENT AUCTION.
FUNDS ARE BEING RAISED FOR STUDENTS TO PERFORM AND PARTICIPATE IN A WORKSHOP AND ATTEND OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO THIS APRIL.
Mon - Mar 01 -- Fri - Mar 26
FREE COMMUNITY CLASSES- MARCH SCHEDULE OHMS-COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS FREE COMMUNITY CLASSES AT 128 S.W. ‘I’ STREET IN GRANTS PASS. PLEASE BRING A DONATION OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE FOOD BANK. CALL 541-471-4208 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH: “COOKING WITH KIDS-BREAKFAST”
NOON TO 1 OR 1:30 TO 2:30 PM. CHILDREN MUST BE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OLD AND ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT FOR THIS HANDS ON CLASS.
MONDAY, MARCH 8TH: "WEEK OF DINNERS"
5:30-7:30 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 15TH: "5 INGREDIENTS OR FEWER"
5:30 - 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH: "QUICK DINNERS"
5:30 - 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH: "COOKING WITH KIDS-EASTER"
10 AM - NOON
CALL 541-471-4208 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.
Thu - Mar 04 -- Sat - May 29
BOATNIK PARADE ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT WWW.BOATNIK.COM AND AT THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES: HOME VALLEY BANK (4TH AND G), CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (VINE AT MORGAN) AND COPELAND SAND AND GRAVEL (MILL AND J). DEADLINE IS APRIL 30TH. THERE WILL BE A $25 CHARGE FOR ALL ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER APRIL 30TH. LATE ENTRIES ARE DUE BY MAY 24TH. ALL LINE-UP INFORMATION WILL BE FOUND ON-LINE AT WWW.BOATNIK.COM BEGINNING MAY 11TH. PLEASE CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR YOUR LINE-UP NUMBER AND STAGING LOCATION. IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS, CONTACT PARADE CHAIRMAN CHRISTOPHER ROSSETTA 541-761-2263 OR ERIC HIPPLER 541-659-3546. REMEMBER, ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE PARADE GO BACK TO THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY
Mon - Mar 08 -- Thu - May 06
"GOLF FOR ART TOURNAMENT" SCHEDULED THE 6TH ANNUAL ‘GOLF FOR ART TOURNAMENT’ WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, MAY 14TH AT THE GRANTS PASS GOLF CLUB. THIS IS ONE OF GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART’S MAJOR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, SO MARK YOUR CALENDAR. THERE WILL BE MANY SPECIAL PRIZES GIVEN OUT, INCLUDING CASH AWARDS FOR PUTTING, LONG DRIVE, CLOSET-TO-PIN AND OF COURSE A MEGA PRIZE FOR A HOLE-IN-ONE! THIS FUN DAY IS FOR EVERYONE, SO FORM A FOURSOME OR SIGN UP AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND BE MATCHED WITH A GROUP.CALL TO REGISTER TODAY.
541-479-3290.
Fri - Mar 12
SPAGHETTI FEED AND MORE! IT’S A SPAGHETTI FEED, PIE SALE, BINGO AND DOOR PRIZES ALL WHILE LISTENING TO THE FIDDLERS! SPONSORED BY THE SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S MINISTRIES, ENJOY A FUN EVENING THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH AT THE FRUITDALE GRANGE AT 1440 PARKDALE DRIVE. DOORS OPEN AT 4:30, PLEASE BRING A CAN OF FOOD FOR THE SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK AND GET AN EXTRA CHANCE FOR A DOOR PRIZE! ONLY $3.00 FOR CHILDREN OVER 3 AND $6.00 FOR ADULTS. MONEY RAISED GOES TO WOMEN’S MINISTRIES WHO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY IN THE AREA.
MT. ASHLAND HONOR REGIONAL COMMUNITIES MT. ASHLAND IS HONORING REGIONAL CITIES, TOWNS AND RURAL AREAS BY PROVIDING A SPECIAL LIFT TICKET DISCOUNT FOR EACH COMMUNITY. MT. ASHLAND WILL RECOGNIZE SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES FOR A ONE-WEEK PERIOD BY OFFERING A $5 DISCOUNT ON ANY LIFT TICKET PURCHASE. BRING PICTURE I.D. THAT SHOWS CURRENT ADDRESS OR SCHOOL ID.
FEBRUARY 22-28: YREKA, MONTAGUE, GRENDA, WEED, MT. SHASTA, MCLOUD, DUNSMUIR, KLAMATH RIVER, HAPPY CAMP, FORT JONES, ETNA
MARCH 1-7: REDDING, SHASTA LAKE, FRENCH GULCH, LEWISTON, WEAVERVILLE
MARCH 8-14: EUREKA, ARCATA, MCKINLEYVILLE, WILLOW CREEK, TRINIDAD, KLAMATH, CRESCENT CITY
MATCHINGDONORS.COM THERE ARE A TON OF SPECIAL NETWORKING WEB SITES. BUT ONE STANDS APART FOR A VERY SPECIAL REASON---THIS ONE SAVES LIVES. IT’S MATCHINGDONORS.COM. MATCHINGDONORS.COM LINKS ORGAN DONORS WITH PEOPLE IN NEED OF TRANSPLANTS. MOST OF THEM FOR KIDNEYS. IF YOU’VE EVER CONSIDERED BECOMING A LIVING ORGAN DONOR OR IF YOU ARE SOMEONE IN NEED OF AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT, VISIT MATCHINGDONORS.COM, HOME OF THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL….THE GIFT OF LIFE.
MATCHINGDONORS.COM
GPHS PROJECT GRADUATION'S "WILL-A-THON" FUNDRAISER GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2010 IS SPONSORING A “WILL-A-THON” TO RAISE MONEY FOR A SAFE, SUPERVISED, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE PARTY FOR GRADUATING SENIORS. PARTICIPANTS WILL CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY TO HAVE A BASIC WILL, POWER OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE PREPARED. ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO PROJECT GRADUATION. APPOINTMENTS RUN FEBRUARY THROUGH MARCH AND ARE LIMITED. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY. 541-660-4917.
GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP ARE YOU A GRANDPARENT RAISING A GRANDCHILD? DO YOU NEED GUIDANCE AND SERVICES? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? THERE’S A FREE SUPPORT GROUP JUST FOR YOU THAT MEETS EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 6:30-8:30PM AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LOCATED AT 203 SE 9TH STREET. CHILD CARE AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE. CALL JACKIE AT 541-479-9407 FOR DETAILS.
A NOTE FROM A DELTA COMPANY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER I thought the community would be interested in hearing from one of our Delta Company National Guard Soldiers we have been sending care packages to for the past 9 months. We are continuing our drive to collect $ for our "Welcome Home" party/BBQ scheduled for June 26th at Riverside Park during the Grants Pass Car, Truck and Motorcycle Festival.
Thank you for spreading the word. If you need any more information, please call Becky Scott 541-660-2253 or email bsrn@live.com
Becky Scott RN
Operation Care Package Program Coordinator.
Hello, my name is PFC McGee with Delta Company 1-186. I want to thank you all from all of us over here, for all of your hard work and dedication. Your care packages have really helped. We have got alot of use out of everything. There were alot of stuff in them that we are all able to use. It also helped us to not have to go to the PX and buy some supplies. The travel sized stuff really helped us out while we were out on missions. The snacks were all great too. You have sent so much stuff that it was like Christmas everytime we got your gifts. There has been so much stuff that you sent over, we all were able to enjoy so much. The variety of stuff was great too, because we all have different needs and likes. Thank you!!!
Life here is very routine. We do the same stuff all the time. I can't really go into too much detail, but know that we are doing good. The love and support from family and friends back home, really help the day to day grind. Please know that your efforts have really helped us in so many ways. It is always nice to receive stuff from the states. It helps us to feel a little bit closer to you all back at home and that is good for our minds. We will all be back home before you know it and we all can't wait. It has been a great experience, but we are all ready to get home to our loved ones.
Thank you again for everything,
PFC McGee, Michael
MISS SOUTHERN OREGON/JOSEPHINE COUNTY PAGEANT APPLICANT INFORMATION THE MISS SOUTHERN OREGON/JOSEPHINE COUNTY PAGEANT IS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE APRIL 24TH PAGEANT. YOUNG LADIES AGES 13-24 WILL COMPETE IN THE MOST OUTSTANDING TEEN AND MISS SOUTHERN OREGON. TITLE HOLDERS WILL COMPETE THIS SUMMER AT MISS OREGON AND THE CHANCE FOR A $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP AND A TRIP TO MISS AMERICA. APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP HERE AT OUR OFFICE AT 888 ROGUE RIVER HIGHWAY, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8 TO 5 AND SATURDAYS 8 TILL 1.
FOR PRACTICES AND TO LEARN WHAT WILL BE EXPECTED, APPLICANTS ARE TO MEET AT THE MERLIN COMMUNITY CENTER FROM 3-5 PM ON THESE DATES:
FEB: 7TH, 21ST, 28TH
MARCH: 7TH, 14TH, 21ST6, 28TH
APRIL: 11TH, 18TH
APRIL 19TH AT N.V.H.S. FROM 6:30-9:30PM
APRIL 24TH AT 10AM IS THE PAGEANT AT N.V.H.S.
LIBRARY HOURS AND HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER Become a contributing member of your library!
With new books, children's programs, online research databases, Internet computers, wireless access, and all four library branches finally open, JCLI is continuing to provide vital library services. But we need everyone's support. JCLI is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization which relies on your membership contributions to keep the doors open and increase the collection.
So if you haven't already done so, please help us keep the libraries in Josephine County open! Here are some options:
Mail a Check: Make your check out to Josephine Community Libraries, and mail it to JCLI, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528.
Use a Card Online: Go to www.josephinelibrary.org and click the Donate button to make a secure contribution online using your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account.
Contribute Monthly: Complete and print this fillable automatic monthly payment form to have your contribution automatically deducted each month from your checking account. Send the form and your first month's check to JCLI, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528. You can also set up an automatic monthly payment through your bank's online bill pay service.
Give a Gift Membership: Complete and print this fillable gift membership form, make your check to Josephine Community Libraries, and mail to JCLI, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528.
All contributions are tax-deductible. Whether or not a person is a member, everyone may freely use the services of the library. For more information about JCLI membership, please call 541-660-6531. Remember, our libraries are priceless...but they're not free.
For more information about membership contributions, business memberships, estate giving, and other ways to help, call JCLI Board President Doug Walker at 541-660-6531.
**Library hours
The Grants Pass Main Branch Library is located at 200 NW C Street, corner of Fifth and C. NEW library hours starting February 2 are:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2-7 pm (changed from 3-7 pm)
Wednesdays and Fridays: 11-4 pm (changed from 11-3 pm)
Saturdays: 12-4 pm
476-0571
The Illinois Valley Branch Library is located at 209 W Palmer Street in Cave Junction. Hours are:
Wednesdays and Fridays: 11-3 pm
Saturdays: 12-4 pm
592-4778
The Williams Branch Library is located at 20695 Williams Highway in Williams. Hours are:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 1:30-4 pm
Saturdays: 12-4 pm
846-7020
The Wolf Creek Branch Library is located at 102 Ruth Avenue in Wolf Creek. Hours are:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3-6 pm
Saturdays: 1-4 pm
866-2606
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS WANTED SOUTHERN OREGON WHEELCHAIR SPORTS AND RECREATION IS TRAINING NEW PLAYERS. SPORT WHEEL CHAIRS ARE PROVIDED AND TEAM MEMBERS DO NOT NEED TO BE DISABLED TO PLAY. GAMES ARE EVERY THURSDAY IN THE FRUITDALE ELEMENTARY GYM AT 6PM. CONTACT BOB ROSE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 541-479-4275.
BUY TICKETS, HELP THE OREGON WOMEN VETERANS CONFERENCE YOU CAN HELP THE OREGON WOMEN VETERANS CONFERENCE BY PURCHASING RAFFLE TICKETS. PRIZES INCLUDE A LARGE GIFT BASKET VALUED AT OVER $750.00 AND A 32” HDTV. STOP BY WORK SOURCE OREGON AT 1545 HARBECK ROAD AND ASK FOR YVONNE OR JANET TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR CALL RUSS MCBRIDE AT 541-778-3171. JUST TWO DOLLARS EACH OR 15 FOR TWENTY BUCKS. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE OREGON WOMEN VETERANS CONFERENCE.
DOGS FOR THE DEAF NEED VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES DOGS FOR THE DEAF IS SEEKING VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR ANIMALS AND WHO LIKE WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC TO DIRECT GUIDED TOURS THROUGH THE VISITOR CENTER AND TRAINING FACILITY LOCATED IN CENTRAL POINT. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR AN APPLICATION CALL CINDY AT 541-826-9220.
DivorceCare FOR ADULTS AND KIDS AT PARKWAY CHRISTIAN CENTER BEGIN FIND HELP AND HEALING FOR THE HURT OF SEPARATION AND DIVORCE! DIVORCE-CARE SEMINARS AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS BEGIN AT PARKWAY CHRISTIAN CENTER. PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH AND WANT TO HELP LEAD THESE SEMINARS AND SUPPORT GROUPS. THERE IS A WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH WITH WEEKLY CLASSES BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH. CALL 541-479-2639 FOR DETAILS.
SPARC ENTERPRISE HAS BOOK STORE IN APRIL OF 2000, SPARC ENTERPRISES OPENED A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE; A USED BOOKSTORE. THE STORE ACTS AS A TRAINING GROUND TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RETAIL EXPERIENCE. LOCATED AT 122 S.E. ‘H’ STREET IN GRANTS PASS, BOOK LORE AND MORE OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF USED BOOKS, AS WELL AS BOOKS FOR SALE ONLINE AT WWW.ABEBOOKS.COM STOP BY AND CHECK OUT THEIR GREAT SELECTION.
GOOD GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GOOD GRIEF IS A 6-WEEK PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF SOMEONE IMPORTANT IN THEIR LIVES. PARENTS AND/OR GUARDIANS LEARN NEW WAYS TO SUPPORT THEIR GRIEVING CHILDREN AND THEMSELVES. LOVEJOY HOSPICE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS GUIDE THE CHILDREN IN GROUPS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL IN CREATIVE AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GRIEVING. CLASSES ARE MARCH 16TH THRU APRIL 27TH FROM 6-7:30 PM TUESDAYS. CALL WALT OR LANETTE AT 541-474-1193 TO REGISTER.
CITY CLEAN-UP LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS THE CITY OF GRANTS PASS AND DOWNTOWN SERVICES ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS INTERESTED IN BEING INVOLVED IN CLEANING UP THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND GETTING OUR CITY READY FOR SUMMER VISITORS. CITY CLEAN-UP DAY IS APRIL 17TH FROM 9 TO NOON. TRASH BAGS, GLOVES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, CALL MOLLY AT 541-471-6460.
COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN SAFETY COURSES The Coast Guard, in partnership with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association and American Red Cross, are scheduled to offer three safety courses to commercial fisherman beginning Mar. 9- Mar. 18 in Charleston and Harbor, Ore.
Courses offered include an 18-hour Drill Conductor Course, a Stability Course, and an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Course.
The free 18-hr Drill Conductor Course will teach emergency procedures and use of safety equipment aboard commercial fishing vessels. This two-day course is scheduled for Mar. 9-10 in Charleston, Ore., and 15-16 in Harbor, Ore., from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The free Stability Course will teach stability principles aboard commercial fishing vessels. This one-day course is scheduled for Mar. 11 in Charleston, Ore., and Mar. 17 in Harbor, Ore., from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Course will provide students with the opportunity to receive training cards for First Aid and CPR including the use of AEDs. This one-day course is scheduled for Mar. 12 in Charleston, Ore. and Mar. 18 in Harbor, Ore., from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost is $8.00.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For Charleston, Ore., Contact Sector Portland Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Coordinator Curt Farrell at (503) 240-9373, or Sector Portland Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner Mike Rudolf at (503) 240-9337. For Harbor, Ore., contact Kathy Hall at (541) 469-7830.
The courses are scheduled to be held at: Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Invert Classroom, 63466 Boat Basin Ave., Charleston, OR 97420 and Harbor Fire and Water Building, 98069 W. Benham Lane, Harbor, OR 97415.
G.P. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING THE GRANTS PASS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WILL MEET AT 1 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH. THE MEETING WILL BE AT THE SPRING MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AT 1357 REDWOOD CIRCLE. THE TOPIC FOR THE MEETING IS CHOOSING A SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR YOUR GENEALOGY AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME. CALL
541-474-4686 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
COMPUTERBUGS MEETING COMPUTERBUGS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH FROM 9:30 TO 11 AM IN THE TALLY MEDIA BUILDING AT 109 NW ‘C’ STREET. THE MEETING WILL BE AN INTERACTIVE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSING COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 9 AND COFFEE IS FREE. ANYONE OVER 18 WITH AN INTEREST IN COMPUTERS IS WELCOME. 541-479-1291
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER 4 HOME SCHOOLED TEENAGERS ARE HOSTING A CAR WASH THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH BETWEEN 10 AND 2 AT THE CORNER OF 7TH AND SAVAGE. ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS SENDING THEM TO AND REGISTERING FOR THE REGIONAL’S SPEECH COMPETITION IN SEATTLE. PLEASE COME BY AND SUPPORT THE HARD WORK, TALENT AND DEDICATION THESE STUDENTS HAVE PUT FORTH. FOR DONATIONS OR QUESTIONS, CALL ANNE AT
541-659-6016.
GRANTS PASS CHAPTER AND UNIT 11 OF DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS MEET THE GRANTS PASS CHAPTER AND UNIT 11 OF DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WILL MEET AT THE FRUITDALE GRANGE AT THE CORNER OF PARKDALE AND ROGUE RIVER HIGHWAY THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH AT 11 AM. POTLUCK BEGINS AROUND NOON AND MEETING STARTS AT 1PM. ALL MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO ATTEND.
TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER HELP PROVIDE SOUTHERN OREGON WHEELCHAIR SPORTS WITH TEAM EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS, TIRES AND GYM PRIVILEGES BY COMING TO A TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH AND SUNDAY THE 14TH FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM, TUPPERWARE CONSULTANTS WILL BE AT RAY’S FOOD PLACE ON 7TH STREET AND AT THE CORNER OF WILLIAMS HIGHWAY AND UNION AVENUE. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE NEEDS OF SOUTHERN OREGON WHEELCHAIR SPORT ATHLETES.
