Good morning, Grants Pass.

Canine Angels received a $10k grant yesterday from the Four Way Community Foundation to buy a generator that will add backup power to its kennels + grooming room.

The group trains service dogs to help children with disabilities.

A local couple found their Britt Festival concert tickets were invalid after buying from a third-party website that mimicked the official Britt page; they later purchased valid tickets at face value (Britt officials advise purchasing only via Britt.org and reporting issues through FixTheTix.org).

AARP announced over $164,000 in Community Challenge grants to quickly improve public safety and accessibility across Oregon, including upgrades to a public pavilion in Cave Junction (improving lighting) and a historic hall entrance in Rogue River.

The grants build on a decade of age-friendly projects.

On Monday, Parker’s Place Village welcomed its first 38 residents funded by the city's homelessness grant program; the low barrier shelter near MINT’s navigation center will eventually house 150 people with retrofitted shipping containers (completion expected by end of June).

Grants Pass' The Loop: Lab and New Work Festival will run from Aug.

7 through Aug. 10 at The Hivve. National and local playwrights and performers create new plays (with audience discussions following staged readings on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.) for young audiences.

Some Southern Oregon families and small business owners are surprised that shipping fees can exceed the value of inexpensive online purchases due to rising labor costs and new pricing formulas, which forces many to rethink their buying decisions.

Local families can meet volunteer firefighters and enjoy storytime and crafts at Wolf Creek Branch Library's Neighborhood Heroes Story Squad on Friday, Jun.

26, from 1 to 2 p.m. The free event is part of the Summer Reading Program (Plant a Seed, Read) and welcomes all community members.

On Tuesday, June 16, Superintendent Patrick Lee delivered his final report at the school board meeting after a seven-year tenure, noting that the district received $14 million in funding (a milestone for future leadership changes).

Illinois Valley Fire District received $35,000 from the State Fire Marshal's Wildland Fire Season Staffing Grant — its fourth year of funding — to add staff at Station 2 in Selma for the wildfire season.

The funding will help ensure quick emergency responses in the district.

Josephine County will launch a Veterans Recognition Program on July 1 to link veterans with local discounts and promotions at businesses such as Grants Pass Toyota (veterans must register by providing a DD-214 at the Clerk’s Office) to boost community spending.

Motorists in Jackson and Josephine counties should expect temporary closures and lane restrictions as ODOT begins highway projects and ADA upgrades — a June 24 update noted these changes.

Docs Flaming Card with Grants Pass jockey Jose Guerrero is leading the third race at Grants Pass Downs, which is the second qualifier for the July 4 Firecracker Futurity for two-year-old quarterhorses — the race vies for a $95K prize.

Goldpine & Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Hivve - Coworking & Venue — Ticketed event — Experience a night of award-winning Americana and folk music with live performances from Goldpine and Grammy-winning Bronwyn Keith-Hynes.

4th of July Celebration

Full day of festivities — Reinhart Volunteer Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly activities and a fireworks display.

Live Weekend Music & Special Events

6 p.m. — Conner Fields Brewing — Check for capacity — Enjoy seasonal beers and live music on weekends at this local brewery.

Grants Pass High School Band Boosters Community Fundraiser

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Grants Pass High School — Donations welcome — Support local student musicians while engaging in community activities and mobile donations.

Cirque Ma'Ceo Live Show

Unspecified time — Fairgrounds Towing & Fuel LLC — Check event for ticket details — Experience breathtaking acrobatics and the thrill of equestrian performances under the Big Top.

Live Weekend Music at Conner Fields Brewing

6 p.m. — Conner Fields Brewing — Check brewery for details — Enjoy seasonal beers and live music during weekends at this local favorite.