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Rise and shine, Grants Pass!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Walk for Hope fundraiser, Wings of Fire book release, and Jordan World Circus + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Grants Pass protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Signature fundraiser expands locally: The inaugural Grants Pass Walk for Hope is set for May, a 1-mile walk from Three Rivers Medical Center with celebration at Helen K. Spears Cancer Center supporting cancer care — get all the details.

Share your water story: Grants Pass has opened a youth poster contest and photo competition on water stewardship, with prizes and city report features. Entries are due by 5 p.m. December 31, 2026 — see rules and deadlines.

Backing tomorrow’s tech talent: Southern Oregon software company Rentec Direct recently marked ten years of investing in students, and its Tech Mastery Scholarship is accepting applications through April 30 for Oregon tech students — see how and when to apply.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Dine and bid to support NVHS
• Experience Ultherapy luxury and lift
• Embark on a heart-centered yoga journey
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Saucy wing fix: When the craving hits, Wild River Grants Pass Pub serves crispy, sauce-soaked wings in Hot & Spicy, Garlic Parm, or Sweet Teriyaki, with a laid-back, locals-first vibe and plenty of beer to match. File it under midweek detours… the saucy kind.

Upgrade your bathroom shelf: From mood-lifting bath bombs to a new signature scent and beard oil that behaves, Apothi-Crow stocks small-batch, natural-leaning goodies and giftable self-care finds, perfect for a quick midweek treat between errands.

Weekend swing upgrade: Grants Pass Golf Club serves classic, tree-lined, shot‑making vibes, challenging enough to keep you honest yet welcoming enough to stay fun. Slip in nine after work or plan a weekend loop, then debrief at Mary’s BBQ at the Club with course views and post-round tales.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐱 The Cat In The Hat Open Play @ Little Beans | Monday (3/2) at 12:00 PM – Got a Thing 1 or Thing 2 who needs to wiggle out energy? Little Beans hosts a Cat in the Hat play day for Dr. Seuss’s birthday, with crafts and play for ages 2–6 while you sip a hot coffee, grippy socks and waivers required.

🎨 Oil Painting Beginner Course @ The Makerie at Dwell Street | Monday (3/2) at 1:00 PM – Skip the doomscroll, pick up oils at The Makerie at Dwell Street’s 8-week beginner course covering color mixing, blending, composition, and a portrait you’ll actually want to hang. Ages 10 to adult, no experience needed, $165 plus materials, sessions on Mondays or Thursdays.

🐉 Wings of Fire Book Release Celebration @ Oregon Books & Games | Tuesday (3/3) at 3:00 PM – If your household speaks fluent dragon, head to Oregon Books and Games for the Wings of Fire Book 16 release, The Hybrid Prince. There’s a dragon-themed scavenger hunt, creative activity stations, and plenty of fellow fans. Let the kids quest, you browse, everyone wins.

🌕 Sisters Full Moon Healing Gathering @ Blissful Being Wellness | Tuesday (3/3) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats a full moon for a tune-up. Join the sisters at Blissful Being in Grants Pass for prayer, rhythm, and blessing our world, bring a drum or your voice, plus tokens for an element and yourself. Suggested love donation, no one turned away.

💃 Partner Dancing 101 @ Candela Dance Studio | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Skip the awkward kitchen shuffle and learn real partner dance basics with Paul, who keeps it relaxed, simple, and actually fun. Think swing, country swing, and easy turns, no partner needed. It’s $15 a pop or $50 for four weeks, and your plus-one is free.

🔨 NVHS 2026 Booster Dinner & Auction @ Josephine County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Dust off the letterman jacket and come eat, bid, and laugh at the NVHS Booster Dinner and Auction. A parents’ night out with live and silent auctions, raffles, Knight pride, and support for our kids, plus generosity your accountant might actually smile at.

🍞 March On Hunger Dance @ Josephine County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Think your two-step still has it? Chuck Simpkins and Sarge Glidewell keep the dance floor humming while we stock the shelves for March On Hunger. Bring canned goods, then undo your cardio at the cookie walk, because balance, and small-town priorities, always win.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/3 New Baby Music Class! @ Southern Oregon School of Music – 12:00 PM
• 3/3 La Cage aux Folles Auditions @ Highland Elementary School – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 First Friday West Coast Swing Party @ Candela Dance Studio – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Silent Sky @ Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Saucy and more @ Cedarwood Saloon – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 March On Hunger Dance @ Josephine County Fairgrounds – 7:00 PM
• 3/17 Jordan World Circus @ Josephine County Fairgrounds – 4:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Grants Pass report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 58°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 24%

Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between 11am and 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 18%

A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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