- 10th Annual Veterans' Appreciation Event
- Rogue River Assembly of God is proud to announce their 10th Annual Veterans’ Appreciation event (honoring veterans and their spouses). This event takes place on Friday, November 7th from 6PM to 9PM in the gym at 270 West Evans Creek Road in Rogue River. For more information, contact Les at 541-582-2753.
- American Legion Veteran's Day Open House
- American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having their Veteran's Day Open House Tuesday, November 11th. Free hot dogs for veterans from 2pm to 5pm at 206 NW F street in Grants Pass. For more information call 541-474-6400.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
