Good morning, Grants Pass.

A vibrant weekend awaits Southern Oregon from April 24 through April 26 - Grants Pass will feature live music at Schmidt Family Vineyards on Friday, a downtown market and breakfast at American Legion on Saturday, and the Josephine County Fairgrounds will host a Gem and Mineral Show.

Today, Carnitas Mayi at 6th Street and Steiger serves street taco samplers featuring carnitas, al pastor, and asada with rice and beans for $10 — a meal known for its authentic flavors and warm service that keeps locals coming back.

Students at Grants Pass High School raised over $10,000 + logged 1,900 service hours to support 7-year-old Jessie through the Sparrow Clubs program by hosting a basketball game, a dance, and a coin drive.

Today is Earth Day, and local volunteers in Grants Pass will meet at Riverside Park (304 East Park Street) to clean up the Rogue River's banks as part of statewide efforts to protect air, water, and land.

Fire agencies gathered Monday in Grants Pass to watch a live demonstration of a plant-based fire retardant — shown to protect homes and vegetation — as Resilience Wildfire Solutions and Komodo Fire Systems outlined plans for aerial deployment.

Oregon law allows homeowners to collect rainwater only from rooftops for garden use while capturing runoff directly from the land requires a permit (to protect water for streams and agriculture).

Residents should treat rooftop-collected water before drinking it.

Rogue Gem & Geology Club Show

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sun) — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore rocks, minerals, and more at this vibrant local showcase.

2026 Adult Foster Home Conference

8 AM – 4 PM — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Ticket pricing varies — Engage with expert speakers and connect with fellow providers in a dynamic learning environment.

Ella Jordan with Tray Wellington

7-11 p.m. — The Hivve - Coworking & Venue — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night of bluegrass and modern roots music with banjo innovator Tray Wellington and fiddler Ella Jordan.

A Taste of Ireland

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Crater Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging night of Celtic entertainment featuring former World Irish dance champions.

Mother's Day Brunch Celebration

10 AM-2 PM — Vista 222 — Adults $35, Kids $15 — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch featuring live jazz and stunning vineyard views.