This weekend in Grants Pass, OR

Enjoy a locally sourced dinner, lively music by Clan Dyken and Windsong Martin and friends, and the Corn Dance. Clan Dyken will also gather donations for a Thanksgiving run to Navajo land. Contributions of warm coats, blankets, nonperishable food, and seeds are welcome for Native families.

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Explore the Applegate Valley on a stock Jeep-friendly backcountry trail run to the summit of Whiskey Peak. The route offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, with opportunities to take photos, before continuing through the backcountry toward the river’s outlet into Applegate Lake. Along the way, Dusty will share stories about the area’s old wooden culverts and his family’s hunting experiences in the mountains. Participants should bring a trail-ready Jeep, a full tank of gas, lunch, snacks, water, and clothing suited to changing mountain weather.

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Discover inventive ways to use cranberries in a hands-on class. Participants will prepare a lower-sugar Christmas jam for the holidays, and make a jar of fermented cranberry relish to take home and watch it bubble into a flavorful, healthy condiment for a Thanksgiving meal. Instructors will also demonstrate how to make safe, shelf-stable cranberry juice and a fast, overnight cranberry relish. Expect plenty of samples to taste and recipes to try. Cost is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required.

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Enjoy a family day at Crater Rock Museum with free admission for everyone. Activities include scavenger hunts with prizes, a kids’ raffle, and a discount on kids’ apparel.

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Take part in a community clean-up with the Central Point Library as part of the Adopt-a-Street program. The day includes singing songs, sharing stories, and building community, along with filling water bottles and collecting supplies at the library before heading down Oak Street for community engagement and wellness.

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The Children’s Advocacy Center of Josephine County offers Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® training, an evidence-informed program that equips adults to help prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training covers warning signs, responding to concerns or disclosures, and practical steps for creating safer environments for children. It is intended for adults who care about children’s safety, including parents and caregivers, educators, childcare providers, coaches, youth mentors, healthcare and social service professionals, and community members. The training is free, and space is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required.

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Designed for siblings ages 8–12 who have a brother or sister with a disability, Sibshop offers a welcoming space to connect with peers who may have similar experiences. Participants can enjoy games, creative activities, shared experiences, and making homemade tortillas together. There is no pressure to talk or share, and children can take part in whatever way feels comfortable. This is not a therapy group or a class, but a supportive gathering focused on connection, fun, and the opportunity for siblings to be themselves. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The gathering will be facilitated by certified Sibshop facilitators Rhonda Smerdon of the Autism Society of Oregon and Rosa Belem Ochoa of Bridging Communities, both parents with lived experience raising children with and without disabilities.

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Explore TNT’s gym, meet the coaches, and let children ages 4 to 13 try a free cheer class, with classes grouped by age. The open house also features a Kona Ice truck, a bounce house, face painting, and hair tinsel. Bring a friend to be entered into a prize drawing. Special offers are available in person at the open house, including two weeks free with sign-up and pricing on select December and January programs or a birthday party booked that day. Mini tumbling clinics are also offered, covering cartwheels and round-offs, walkovers, back handsprings, and back tucks. Clinics can be registered for individually or in several-class packages.

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An interactive storytime features a baby dragon hatching from the pages of a book. Participants are invited to use imagination, along with playful actions like stamping, blowing, and flapping, to protect the book from the dragon’s sneezes. The tale begins with an egg on the page, followed by a newly hatched dragon, and care is taken not to tickle its nose to avoid a sneeze. After the reading, a hands-on craft offers the chance to make and decorate a dragon egg.

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Explore practical strategies for limiting wildlife damage while supporting biodiversity and appreciating the benefits wildlife brings to backyards. Through thoughtful planning, selective landscaping, and a fresh look at garden priorities, gardeners can find ways to live in greater harmony with local wildlife.

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Hosted by the Medford Children's Department at the Jackson County Library Services - Oregon, Medford Branch, this youth fiber arts club is designed for kids ages 8 and older to learn knitting or crocheting. Library staff provide instruction, and participants work on creative projects over the course of the year. Children keep what they make and build practical, enjoyable skills.

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Led by Camren, this gentle yoga session offers a caring space to move through loss without pressure to change or hurry the process. Expect straightforward movement, mindful breathing, quiet stillness, and unhurried time to meet yourself just as you are. The gathering takes place at Zen + Tonic Yoga.

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Labels on body care products can be confusing, which makes it hard to know what supports your health and the environment. Gene Brady shares practical guidance for adapting soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and lotions to match personal preferences and needs. The session includes a sugar and salt scrub demonstration with options to personalize the blend using essential oils. Designed for ages 12 and up, this program takes place at Jackson County Library Services - Oregon, Medford Branch.

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Give a favorite cover a little shimmer at a make-it-yourself book embellishing session hosted by Puff & Page with The Book Burrow. Rhinestones and other supplies are available, along with guidance on design and application, so you can customize a book to reflect your style. Fans of romance, fantasy, and every genre in between are welcome to create a look that suits their shelf. Expect relaxed creative time, conversation with fellow readers, and a chance to support a local bookstore. Intricate layouts can be time consuming, so some projects may extend beyond the session.

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Learn a beginner-friendly dance routine with steps broken down to make it easy to follow along and build confidence on the dance floor. All ages are welcome, and no previous experience is required. Drop-in pricing is $10 for adults and $5 for high school and college students.

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Following the Chili Cookoff, Starvation Heights brings an eclectic mix of acoustic covers spanning hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today. Hear stripped-down, soul-charged versions of songs by artists including Amy Winehouse, Blondie, Stevie Nicks, Train, the Cranberries, Hozier, and many more, delivered with harmonies and distinctive arrangements.

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The Apple Outlaw Taproom hosts an evening of classic rock and roll with No-Bodies Ghost. Good food and good friends are part of the evening.

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Take part in a poker tournament supporting IV YEA and help bring happiness to children this Christmas season.

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Enjoy live music by Jeff K!

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Enjoy a mini dance lesson followed by an evening of dancing, tasty treats, and a silent auction featuring contributions from instructors who rent space at the Evergreen Ballroom. Proceeds will support the ballroom’s maintenance fund after the financial strain of staying open during COVID and replacing its HVAC system. The fundraiser also celebrates the community and instructors who make use of this dance space.

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Born and raised in Grants Pass, Adam Knight returns to Southern Oregon for a hometown performance at The Haul. Since leaving the valley, he has built a growing music career from Austin, Texas, reaching millions of listeners with songs that blend Power Americana and cinematic country. This personal homecoming reflects his roots in the community, where he grew up in Hugo and graduated from North Valley High School. The evening is dedicated to remembering where his story began and celebrating the fall and winter season through music.

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Alice Di Micele and her band, FORCE OF NATURE, perform a rock show at the Copper Plank. The band features Alice Di Micele on vocals and acoustic and electric guitar, Andy Casad on electric and acoustic guitar, Nick Garrett-Powell on keyboards, backing vocals, and mandolin, Nick Kirby on drums and backing vocals, and Noah Churchill on bass and backing vocals. Bring your dancing shoes.

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Lesley Manville, an Olivier and Tony Award winner known for Phantom Thread, appears alongside Aidan Turner of Rivals in a fresh staging of Christopher Hampton’s acclaimed adaptation of the classic novel. Set amid lavish high society where reputation is fragile, one misstep can bring everything down. The shrewd Marquise de Merteuil and the charismatic Vicomte de Valmont treat seduction as strategy, turning desire into a weapon. When their alliance gives way to rivalry, the consequences ripple through every life they touch. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, and directed by Marianne Elliott of Angels in America, this production explores love, deceit, and the ruthless pursuit of power.

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Enjoy an afternoon of firefighter-themed activities for kids, including a chance to meet and take photos with a firefighting pup, Dino Egg Rescue, face painting, crafts, and raffle prizes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Code 4 Taphouse.

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Connect with others in the spinal cord injury and paralysis community at a friendly meetup centered on conversation, support, and wellness. Community health workers will be available to share details on COVID-19 vaccine options in the metro area and to answer questions. The meetup welcomes anyone affected by SCI or paralysis.

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