Here, There, and Everywhere
From our weekly issue dated July 08, 2009
MIX IT UP - Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a get-together at Bridgeview Vineyards Winery on Friday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be refreshments and wine tasting. The public and members of the business community can attend. Phone 592-3326 for additional information.
CAVES COMMEMORATION - Sunday, July 12, will mark the centennial of Oregon Caves National Monument. The National Park Service invites the community to join the celebration. Commemorative festivities will kick off on Saturday, July 11 with an ice cream social at 1 p.m. Ice cream will be served by Oregon First Lady Mary Oberst and her family. Attendees can view a newly renovated model room in the Oregon Caves Chateau, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. This model room is part of a multimillion dollar restoration and renovation of the property, slated to begin in 2012. Historic photos taken during the construction of the Chateau in the early 1930s will also be displayed. On Sunday, July 12 at noon there will be festive singing and anniversary cake. Special programs will be offered throughout the day. Joan Momsen of the Josephine County Historical Society will tell stories about her reign as an Oregon Caves’ queen. Park Ranger Tom Siewert will portray Elijah Davidson, the first-known explorer of Oregon Caves. Meet community partners and organizations featured at educational and informational tables, including Illinois Valley Fire District, Siskiyou Field Institute, Illinois Valley Arts Council, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and other area groups. Plus, there will be cake. For more information visit www.nps.gov/orca or www.friendsOCAC.org.
LOVEJOY HEARTY EVENT - Lovejoy Hospice’s second annual Heart of Summer Gala will include wine-and-chocolate tasting, music and a fun-filled live auction on Saturday, July 11 at the Bear Hotel, 2101 Spalding Ave. in Grants Pass starting at 5:30 p.m. Oregon Little Big Band will play, and the caterer will be Aroma Café. The event will be highlighted by a live auction featuring unique items and services, including spending a day with a custom motorcycle builder, a hot air balloon ride with lunch for two, and a personal flying lesson. Tickets are available by phoning 474-1193. Other support opportunities include the Auction Online at lovejoyhospice.org and a raffle for a $2,000 Visa debit card. Lovejoy Hospice provides bereavement support to children, families and individuals; as well as community and professional education. Funds raised through Heart of Summer help Lovejoy provide these vital services, not generally reimbursed by insurance. These services are in addition to care for children and adults facing life-threatening illness, which is the primary mission of Lovejoy Hospice. Phone 474-1193 for more information.
MUSIC, PLEASE - The 10-piece Salsa band, Salsa Brava, will perform on Tuesday, July 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Riverside Park in Grants Pass as part of the GP Chamber of Commerce Concerts in the Park series. Contact Christy Wells at 476-7717 for more information.
PARADE PREPARATIONS - “Labor Day is coming,” says Illinois Valley Lions Club member Harry Johnson. “It's time for all of you to get your floats dusted off or start making them.” This year’s Labor Day Parade theme is 150 years of Oregon History, Hear the Past, See the Future. Float entries should be made to fit this theme. The parade will be held on Monday, Sept. 7. For assistance or questions phone Johnson at 596-2104.
NOTEPAD - Free boating safety inspections will be conducted by Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division on Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to noon on the west gravel parking lot at Grants Pass Family YMCA. Bring all necessary boating paperwork and required safety equipment. Those who pass the exam will receive a decal ... An All-Congregations evening service will be held on Sunday, July 26 beginning at 6 p.m. at Community Bible Church. Guests Rich & Carly Cantrell will speak about ministry in Honduras ... Rally ‘Round the Rogue, a fund-raising scavenger hunt, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, on the Options For Southern Oregon parking lot, 1215 S.W. G St. in Grants Pass. There will be trophies, prizes and a barbecue. There is a per-vehicle registration fee. Phone Cindy Lewis or Ellen Johnson at 476-2373 for more information. The benefit will help establish Options’ “barrier removal fund” to aid low-income, mentally ill individuals with necessities they cannot afford ... “Freedom from Smoking,” a free class, is offered by Oregon Health Management Services Community Health Education Center in Grants Pass. The eight-week series will be held on first Tuesdays. Registration is required. Phone 479-8847.
LAST WORDS - “A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” (Edward Abbey)
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