The Josephine County Food Bank and Raptor Creek Farm's 4th Annual Community Seed Swap, February 22nd from 9am to 12pm, will take place at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in the Arts and Crafts Building, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd. Bring your seeds, plants, cuttings, a non-perishable food item to donate, and the whole family for a seed swap, activities for the kids, mini garden talks, and more!
Beekman House Museum Tours
History Jacksonville Inc is offering tours through the Beekman House Museum on Saturday, February 22/March 15, and April 19, from Noon to 3pm. Tours begin every 20-30 minutes. Cost is $8 (cash or check) at the door. For more info, visit https://historicjacksonville.org/then-and-now/.
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25th and 26th
Free Alzheimer's Educational Conferences
Alzheimer's Association is doing mini McGinty's again this year. Free educational conferences, Tuesday, February 25th, in Medford and, Wednesday, February 26th, in Grants Pass. For more information, Call 1-800-272-3900 or visit https://www.alz.org/
Saturday, March 1st
Girls Rock! STEM event for girls ages 9 to 13
The "Girls Rock!" STEM event for girls ages 9 to 13 is happening Saturday, March 1st, at Grants Pass High School. Doors open at 8am and the event ends at 1pm. A light snack and a bag lunch are included, and a Parent or Adult must be present. Register online at girlsrockgrantspass.org or call 541-218-5559 for more information.
Sunday, March 2nd
Barnstormer's Theatre presents "Oscar Night 2025"
Barnstormer's Theatre celebrates their 75th season with "Oscar Night 2025" (a red-carpet fundraiser). This Academy Award watch party will take place, Sunday, March 2nd, at 3pm at 112 NE Evelyn Avenue in Grants Pass. The cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Call 541-479-3557 or email barnstormersgp@gmail.com for more information.
Friday, March 7th
Southern Oregon Success Academy Bunco Night
SOSA presents a family bunco night on Friday, March 7th from 6-9. Food and beverages available for purchase & 50/50 with all proceeds benefitting SOSA's prom fundraiser. Purchase tickets at our office at 888 Rogue River Highway or Inspired by Nature (corner of 6th and Savage). $10 pp, cash for tickets only.
Saturday, March 8th
International Women's Day Showcase and Performance
In honor of International Women's Day, Saturday March 8th, the GPHS High School Theatre Department is partnering with Soroptimist International River Valley to host a Women's Day Fair showcasing local, women-owned businesses. The event starts at 4:30pm in the Performing Arts Center Lobby and ends with a performance on "the Unsinkable Molly Brown" at 7pm.
Friday, March 21st
Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Kelly Youth Center of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Friday, March 21, from 10am-3pm. Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org (enter: stannes) to schedule an appointment.
Announcements
Vendors Wanted for Health, Wellness, and Education at the JoCo Fair
Vendors are wanted for the 3rd annual Health, Wellness, and Education at the Josephine County Fair on Saturday, March 29th. If you are in any of these industries and are interested in more information, please email fruitdale379@gmail.com for details and application.
"The Unsinkable Molly Brown"
The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Musical, a funny, sweet, uplifting, and uniquely American show, will be playing in the GPHS Performing Arts Center from March 7th-16th. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors and Students. Use Code "UNSINKABLE" at gphstheatre.com for an early-bird discount.
Custom Art by Joshua Morton for Scholarship Donations
Joshua Morton, an art teacher at Grants Pass High School, is inviting local business and organizations to partner and help support "One Sweet World Student Scholarship Fund." Morton is offering custom artwork in exchange for donations to the scholarship. Find out more by emailing: jmorton@grantspass.k12.or.us
GPHS Will-A-Thon
Do you have a will? Grants Pass High School Project Graduation 2025 is sponsoring the annual Will-A-thon to raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free party. $300 for singles and $350 for a couple. Call for an appointment, 541-285-7674. Appointments go until early April.
Barnstormer's Theatre presents "Lost and Found in IKEA"
Barnstormer's Theatre presents "Lost and Found in IKEA" by Gary Ray Stapp, March 21st - April 6th with showings Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sunday Matinees at 2pm. For tickets call 541-479-3557 or visit barnstormersgp.org
GPHS Class of 1975 50th Reunion
The Grants Pass High School Class of 1975 is getting ready to celebrate their 50th class reunion, June 27th - 29th! You can learn more by calling Mike at 206-852-5548, or head to classreport.org, click Reunions, and scroll down to "Grants Pass High School Reunion 1975."
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.
Worship Wednesday Revival
Worship Wednesday Revival is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6pm to 8pm. It is hosted at Lifelink, 2600 New Hope Rd. All are welcome for Worship, Food, Friends and Fellowship.
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.
Grants Pass High School Band
Grants Pass High School Band are back to collecting cans and bottles every Sunday at Grants Pass High School entrance off Dean St from 12pm to 2pm. The proceeds from bottles and cans collected help pay for Band trips and expenses.
Food and Friends Volunteers Needed
Food & Friends of Jackson and Josephine Counties is in need of volunteers. Meals are served Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Home delivery drivers and site volunteers are urgently needed in Grants Pass and Cave Junction. Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information, call Kailee at (541) 955-8839.
Food Bank Volunteers Needed
The Josephine County Food Bank, pantries and soup kitchens help the homeless and needy in our area. Local super markets and other food outlets are giving usable food stuffs to the food bank. All that is needed is volunteer drivers and riders to pick up the food from the markets and deliver to the food bank. Find out more by calling 479-5556.
Every Child Oregon
Last year, in the state of Oregon alone, over 11,200 children spent time in foster care and over 66% of those children spent time in more than one foster home. Many were split from their siblings. DHS works to place children in foster homes, but there are simply not enough people stepping up to help these families in crisis. Many children will be left without the care, comfort and safety of a loving home if we do not find more caring people to open their hearts and their homes. We can do more for Oregon's children! Learn how you can help at everychildoregon.org
Safe Families for Children
"Safe Families for Children" is a national movement of compassion that gives hope to families in crisis. A network of volunteers in Josephine County provides safe, loving homes for parents to voluntarily have their children cared for while the parent restores stability in their own life. Homelessness, unemployment, hospitalization, drug or alcohol rehab, domestic violence, if you are in crisis or know a family in crisis, please call 541-244-8449.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association is hosting a Caregiver Support Group the last Friday of every month starting 6/24, from 2pm-3:30pm at 1150 NE 9th St. For more information call Kim at 800-272-3900 or thekasiah@gmail.com
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.
