Good morning, Grants Pass.

Applegate River Golf & RV Resort near Grants Pass will host an Independence Day glow golf celebration on July 4 that turns its par-3 course into a neon-lit playground.

Check-in begins at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse (at a $25 fee per player) with play scheduled from 8 p.m. until midnight.

This July, the 59th annual Children's Festival will be held as it grows from its modest start in 1965—organizers plan fun activities for local families.

Rentec Direct, a Grants Pass property management firm, received a Gold Globee Award for Achievement in Cloud Computing and SaaS at the 10th Annual Globee Awards today for its innovative passkey authentication feature and new mobile app that improve digital security and usability—industry experts praised the firm's forward-thinking design.

Clarion Theatre Company will present its fourth annual fall fundraiser called 'Let's Make a Scene' on November 8 and 9 at Calvary Crossroads Church in Grants Pass to show early works by local playwrights and songwriters.

Ticket sales, a silent auction and donations will pay for rehearsal space and design costs — supporting more local shows.

BLM, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Department of Forestry are tightening campfire rules on the Wild section of the Rogue River to boost public safety and protect natural resources.

The new restrictions begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 27 and run until November 30, allowing campfires only in raised fire pans free of vegetation — all ashes must be carried out.

Grants Pass is seeking a new member for its Urban Area Planning Commission to guide decisions on subdivisions and city growth as development pressure increases.

The four-year appointment requires forms to be submitted by 5 p.m. on July 18 — the commission will review candidates on July 23, interviews will be held on August 4, and a final vote will take place on August 6.

The Children's Festival

4:00-8:30 p.m. — Britt Festival Pavilion — $5 per household — Enjoy a family-friendly environment with a calmer entry for a memorable festival experience.

Live Music with Borderline Music and Flour of Life Waffles

2-5 p.m. — Walport Family Cellars — Enjoy delicious waffles while listening to a captivating string duo blend multiple music styles.

City Mouse, Suckerpunch & Steven

8-11:30 p.m. — Our Studio — All ages event — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring City Mouse, Suckerpunch & Steven.

Corvette Weekend

10 a.m. - 8:31 p.m. — Riverside Park & Josephine County Fairgrounds — RSVP required — A celebratory weekend for Corvette enthusiasts featuring a breakfast and fun activities.

Clyde and the Milltailers Live Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Wonder Bur Steakhouse & Lounge — Tickets at door — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of unique music from Clyde, renowned for his unmatched voice and instrumental flair.