ARTFUL AMBLING - Various media will be represented during Second Friday Art Walk in Downtown Cave Junction on Friday,July 13. The list of features and locations is in an advertisement, partially backed by Evergreen Federal Bank, on page 14.

VINEYARD MIXER - Foris Vineyards is the setting for an Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce mixer Friday, July 13. Hosted by Nelson Maler, a financial adviser with SmithBarney, the get-together will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested by phoning 476-8060 or send them to nelson.r.maler@smithbarney.com. Notes the chamber, “We will learn what is happening within our community as we support and promote our local commerce through communication, advocacy and partnership.” Foris is reached by turning at Holland Store and following the signs.

VIOLENCE & ASSAULT - A free 40-hour training course to learn about dealing with domestic violence and sexual assault is offered by Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance. The classes are designed for anyone interested in the field of advocacy or who simply wants to know more. Classes will be held Fridays and Saturdays, July 13, 14, 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch provided. Classes on Tuesday, July 24 and Friday, July 27 will run from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information or to register, phone “Loren” at 592-4147.

‘PENNIES FROM HEAVEN’ - Ever wanted to help a worthy cause, but felt that you couldn't “afford” to help? Every year the Illinois Valley Christmas Basket Program serves more than 700 valley families, and helps put toys for the children under trees in homes. Every year, all I.V. High School graduating seniors help by filling food baskets and candy bags, and distributing toys. Program leaders continued, “With the rising cost of gasoline, and everything else it seems, we fear we will not have enough time or resources to serve our families and children. This year, we are starting early. We are kicking off the season with a six-month coin drive through Nov. 20. Every little bit helps. Bring pennies (and silver coins if you’re feeling rich) to the Illinois Valley Christmas Basket Program in the Family Resource Center at 535 E. River St. in Cave Junction Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or phone 592-4149, Ext. 223 or 225.”

NOTEPAD - Siskiyou Bluegrass Festival at Lake Selmac is set for Saturday, July 21. Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor with great help from Home Valley Bank, and Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. … Illinois Valley High School classes of 1952, 1957 and 1962 were among those that raised the most for the scholarship fund of The Association of IVHS Alumni and Friends and KUHS Alumni Inc. … MAMAS (Mothers Against Methamphetamine) meets on first and third Thursdays in the Josephine County Bldg. in Cave Junction from 7 to 9 p.m. … “Ben Rice and the Youth of Blues” (wireless/interactive Blues) will perform Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. in Riverside Park, courtesy of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce.

LAST WORDS - *It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong. (Voltaire)

*Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy loving kindnesses; for they have been ever of old. (Psalm 25: 6, KJV)

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