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Hi Grants Pass, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Gold and silver are surging, a star-mapping drama in Silent Sky, and a First Friday swing party + plenty of reasons to put on real pants 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

Regional influence on state policy: Terry Hopkins, head of Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber, was nominated to Oregon Business & Industry’s board, boosting Southern Oregon’s voice on taxes, regulation, and workforce policy if confirmed — read the full story.

Risk models face new mandates: An Oregon bill tying insurance discounts to wildfire mitigation cleared deadlines and remains alive this session, but supporters and insurers remain split, leaving passage uncertain for landowners around Grants Pass — see proposed changes to SB 1540.

Investing in future innovators: Grants Pass software company Rentec Direct is celebrating 10 years of its Tech Mastery Scholarship supporting Oregon college students pursuing tech careers. Recipients will be announced in June — see eligibility and announcement date.

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
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Old-school burger fix: Jimmy’s Classic Drive-In keeps it simple with fresh, made-to-order burgers, quality ingredients, and an easy drive-thru for busy days. Expect a no-fuss, from-scratch bite that hits just right and reminds Grants Pass why the classics endure.

Swap wheels for strikes: On nights the rink’s a bust, Caveman Bowl is your reset with league energy, open lanes, and a forgiving glow that makes gutter balls feel almost planned. Bring a friend, claim a lane, then wander to the Ten Pin Café and game room to keep the fun going.

Local art escape: Grants Pass Museum of Art brings rotating exhibits, community events, and a welcoming vibe that makes it easy to pop in for a hit of inspiration and leave surprisingly motivated to finally hang that long-neglected frame. Fresh, local art energy without the fuss.

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.

📆 Grants Pass for grown ups

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🌱 Spring Awakening Volunteer Roundup @ True Juice | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Because festivals don’t rebuild themselves, lend a hand with neighbors, clipboards, and a smoothie. Come to True Juice on D Street to meet the Wild Dreams crew, ask questions, sign up, or, if you’re already on board, complete mandatory check in and bring ID.

🌌 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.

🍀 First Friday West Coast Swing Party @ Candela Dance Studio | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – First Friday at Candela means West Coast Swing, green outfits, and zero pressure. Come solo, with a date, or with two left feet, then dive into friendly partners, spontaneous line dances, and your song requests. $15, or free if it’s your first First Friday.

📚 Silent Book Club @ The Lonely Pine | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Craving company without conversation? Bring your favorite book to the Silent Book Club for communal quiet, a comfy seat, and a brew. You read, they read, nobody makes you analyze the protagonist, just pages, sips, and that smug I-finished-a-chapter glow.

🔨 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.

💆 Ultherapy Event @ The Spa at Club Northwest | Tuesday (3/10) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from winter and get a spring lift at The Spa at Club Northwest’s Ultherapy VIP day, March 10. Nab a $300 brow lift, a $1,000 value, event day only. Quick upgrade, local luxury, and you’re back to errands before the coffee cools.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Silent Sky @ Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 First Friday West Coast Swing Party @ Candela Dance Studio – 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
• 3/13 Silent Sky @ Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 Rock Legends Tribute Show @ True Juice – 7:30 PM
• 3/13 Comedy Night @ Wild River Pub – 8:00 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.

• 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

📻 Grants Pass report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 44%

A chance of rain and patchy fog before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 20%

A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

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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