Here, There & Everywhere
CAVERN CLEANSING - A volunteer clean-up project at Oregon Caves National Monument on Saturday, Sept. 29, will celebrate the 14th annual National Public Lands Day. Volunteers can join park staff with clean-up and restoration including lint removal, litter pickup and algae control at the site, 20 miles east of Cave Junction. Participants must sign up in advance by phoning 592-2100, Ext. 254; or use Elizabeth_Hale@nps.gov. Volunteers will receive a pass good for free entry any day during the next 12 months at public sites managed by many agencies.
FAIRE LABOR - Dome School will host a two-day work party to prepare for its coming Hope Mountain Barter Faire. Folks will work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 to prepare for the Faire that will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 5, 6 and 7. Phone the hotline at 592-4458 or show up at the site on Page Creek Road in Takilma. Many volunteer opportunities will be available.
BLOOD BANK - American Red Cross will conduct a blood donation drive Thursday, Oct. 4. The right to bear arms will be observed from 1 to 6 p.m. at Illinois Valley Senior Center. Anyone from 12 years of age on up can donate, as long as they’re in good health.
‘TOM & MOM’ - Every fall all those kittens born in the spring begin having their own litters. That’s right -- a cat can begin breeding at 4-months, and that’s why three Jackson County animal welfare organizations and many of the veterinary offices in our region have joined to save lives this October by offering discounted spay/neuter certificates during the Tom and Mom campaign. Due to joint funding by SNYP, FOTAS, and JCACC, a cat spay or neuter is only $25. “That’s a great price and you can get as many certificates as you need,” sponsors said. Certificates can be purchased beginning Monday, Oct. 1 at Pet Country in Medford and Ashland Grange-Coops, and Medford and Grants Pass Mini-Pet Marts. Visit spayneuter.org for details or phone 858-3325. And there’s an ad in this issue.
CANCER DRIVE - Medford BMW will participate Monday, Oct. 1 in the 11th annual BMW Ultimate Drive Supporting Susan G. Koman for the Cure. Nineteen silver-colored BMWs will be available for test drives from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For every mile driven, BMW will donate $1 to boost the battle against breast cancer.
NOTEPAD - Want deer, cougar or black bear licenses for the general season? The deadline is Friday, Sept. 28 … Russian liturgical chants and folk songs will be performed by Valans Choir on Saturday, Sept. 29 beginning at 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Cave Junction ... I.V. Booster Club will meet on first Wednesdays (Oct. 3 is next) at 6 p.m. at I.V. High School. The newly reorganized group will support IVHS, Evergreen Elementary and Lorna Byrne Middle schools ... “Justice In Frontier Oregon” is the title for a free, public Chautauqua program at Selma Center on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 1:30 p.m. … Southern Oregon Antiques & Collectible Club will hold its silver anniversary Fall Show the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30 at the Medford National Guard Armory. Hours will be 10 to 8 and 10 to 4 respectively … T-shirts: *Russian Roulette Tournament Champion. *I’m the Sofa King. *Relief Pitcher (Beer). *I Only Rap Caucasianally.
LAST WORDS - You cannot solve a problem with the same consciousness that it was created. (Einstein)
