Grants Pass Family YMCA Turkey Trot

THANKSGIVING MORNING, Thursday, Nov. 28

1000 Redwood Avenue, Grants Pass

Check in starts at 7:30am • Races start at 8:30am

5K Race: $25 per person (if registered by Nov. 24)*

2 Mile Walk or Run: $35 per family or $10 per person (if registered by Nov. 24)*

*Registration after Nov. 24 is $10 more per registration

T-Shirts $20, $25 after Nov. 15 and limited to availability

For more information: www.grantspassymca.org

Josephine County Walk of Honor, Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day

Monday, Nov. 11 at 11am

Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn Street, Merlin

Honoring all of the men and women who now serve or have served in the armed forces or Merchant Marine services of the United States of America.

FREE BREAKFAST FOR VETERANS:

7am to 10:30am, served by the Rogue Valley Young Marines

Breakfast for all other guests is $5

Rogue Valley Dancing with the Stars

Saturday, Nov. 9

North Medford High School Auditorium, 1900 N Keene Way Dr., Medford

2:00 pm Matinee Show (Judges not present, no Awards Ceremony) All matinee seating is general admission

Adults – $15, Children/Students (0-17) – $5

7:00 pm Evening Show (Professional Judges present, full Awards Ceremony)

Preferred Reserved (front half of auditorium) – $25

Reserved (back half of auditorium) – $20

All proceeds benefit the Southern Oregon Sparrow Club

More information: http://dwtrvs.com

Brookings, Natures Coastal Holiday Festival of Lights

Nov. 29 to Dec. 25

Azalea Park: 640 Old County Rd, Brookings

The light show is open nightly from 5 pm to 9 pm

Nature's Coastal Holiday lights up the night in Azalea Park with an extravaganza of over 500,000 festive lights.

Enjoy a leisurely 45 minute stroll to enjoy the dazzling light show, featuring traditional displays and nautical themes with sea creatures.

Visitors are treated to a cup of cocoa or cider and cookies while enjoying the holiday music that accompanies the light show. 

$2.00 for adults, kids under 12 are free

For more information: https://www.brookings.or.us/301/Natures-Coastal-Holiday

Rogue Winterfest, at Evergreen's Bear Hotel

Dec. 5 - 9

Evergreen's Bear Hotel: 2101 Spalding Ave., Grants Pass

Gala Grand Auction: SOLD OUT, Thursday., Dec. 5, 5-9pm

Golden Social: SOLD OUT, Friday, Dec. 6, 1-4pm

Weekend Holiday Event: Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 7 & 8, 10am-4pm

Tree Viewing, Santa and games for kids

Admission $5 at door

Culinary Classic and Silent Auction: Monday, Dec. 9, 6-9pm

$75 per person (21 and over only)

For tickets and information: http://roguewinterfest.org

Evergreen's Customer Appreciation Christmas Party 

Evergreen’s Bear Hotel, 2101 Spalding Ave., Grants Pass

Saturday, Dec. 14, 10-4pm

Sunday, Dec. 15, 10-4pm

Saturday, Dec. 21, 10-4pm 

Roses, dazzling sparkles, extra special decor, and Santa will help us celebrate Evergreen's 85th Anniversary.

Experience the beauty of Southern Oregon through our fun and interactive tour of the Redwood Forest, Crater Lake, and the Oregon coast – created by local artists. You and your family can also play games and collect some holiday goodies.

(No reservation required. Admission is FREE to Evergreen customers and their guests only.)

For information call Evergreen at: (541) 479-3351