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Hello Grants Pass! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Student wellness grant, House Bill 4084’s economic gamble, and Girls Rock 2026 + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Community-backed student wellness effort: Rogue River School District received a $25,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation, via William and Florence Schneider Fund, to start a school-based health center for medical and mental health care — see what the grant funds.

Industry dreams, local limits: House Bill 4084 aims to speed permitting and expand enterprise incentives to lure employers. What that could mean for Josephine County, from recruitment hopes to workforce and infrastructure hurdles — see local impacts and details.

Soil, seeding, and grazing insights: OSU Extension is hosting a five-part Pasture Management series for landowners in 2026, with classes every other Tuesday in Central Point. Cost is $15 per class or $80 for the series — see topics, dates, and pricing.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Experience Ultherapy luxury and lift
• Embark on a heart-centered yoga journey
• Bid big to support FFA students
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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🫶 We got your back

Share-and-sip rooftop vibes: Whether you’re grazing and sharing or savoring a cocktail with a view, the Bohemian plates bold, chef-y flavors on a breezy rooftop where Tuesday feels like an occasion. Shared bites, bright sips, and downtown energy carry the night.

Tie it all together: Rogue Fly Shop stocks flies, lines, waders, and the know-how to turn a quick river stop into a real session, plus current water intel and guided trips when you’d rather skip the guesswork. Maybe it’s time to retire that beat-up fly box.

Movie night, sorted: When the week needs an easy win, SouthGate Cinema serves fresh releases and perfectly salty popcorn. Best with a buddy; let the lights dim, your brain idle for a couple of hours, and the big screen do the mood reset.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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

👩 Mommy & Me Workshop @ The Makerie at Dwell Street | Wednesday (3/4) at 10:00 AM – Give the tiny human a creative outlet that isn’t your living room rug at The Makerie at Dwell, across from Gates Home Furnishings. Crafts for tiny hands, plus music, movement, games, and storytime, build fine-motor skills and kid-and-grownup time, with weekly sessions and zero cleanup.

🌌 Silent Sky @ Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Whether you can spot a Cepheid or just like a good yarn, GPHS Theatre stages Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky, Henrietta Leavitt’s true star-mapping saga. Smart, heartfelt, and local, it’s a screen-free night that ends with you bragging about our kids, and maybe Googling later.

👩 Girls Rock 2026 @ Grants Pass High School | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – If your curious kid keeps “borrowing” your measuring cups, channel that energy at Girls Rock STEM. Free, hands-on classes for girls 9 to 13 at Grants Pass High School, with science, engineering, and creative tech, in a supportive vibe. Space is limited, sign-ups coming soon.

🎬 Movie Night @ LifeLink Church | Saturday (3/7) at 3:30 PM – This neighborhood movie night is free, family friendly, and mercifully close to home, with a screening of King of Kings. Expect popcorn, homemade pizza, and drinks on the house. Bring the whole crew, a blanket, and your best whisper voice.

🔨 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.

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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• 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
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Grants Pass report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 100%

Rain before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then rain. Cloudy. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 47%

A chance of rain and patchy fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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.

This house is wild

This Tuscan-style home in NE Grants Pass captures sweeping valley views. Built by the builder for himself, it highlights arches, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, and wood finishes, plus a view balcony and fire pit. The chef’s kitchen offers an island, Sub-Zero style fridge, plus pantry. A lower level adds two-family living with second kitchen, separate entrance, patios, and hot tub.

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