Good morning, Grants Pass.

Excitement grows as First Friday returns to Grants Pass on September 5.

Downtown merchants plan an event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.—featuring live music, sidewalk specials, and food vendors—and festivities may extend later into the evening.

Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley is building 12 new homes with four in Ashland and eight in Medford—locals can help by volunteering, applying for a home vacancy, or donating support.

The group will hold a homeownership orientation on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at 2201 S Pacific Hwy in Medford and will host community events on October 4 and October 25 to further engage residents.

Club Northwest in Grants Pass hosted a free community pickleball potluck on Labor Day; the fitness center offered both casual and competitive games (and shared food) to bring members together.

The memorial track walk will be held at Reinhart Volunteer Park on September 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to mark the 102 minutes between the South Tower hit and North Tower collapse + first responders and the public are welcome with parking available off Lincoln Road.

Grants Pass police arrested 46-year-old Jeremy Johnson on Sunday night after he stabbed a 38-year-old woman on the 1000 block of SW Foundry—she suffered a severe neck wound, received emergency care at Three Rivers Medical Center and was transferred to Rogue Regional Medical Center while he was charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

Golfers took part in the finals of the Southern Oregon Golf Championships on Monday after a week of match play cut the field from 416 to 104.

Competitors in the men’s, junior/senior and women’s divisions played 36 holes and defending champion Quincy Beyrouty, who set a record in qualifying, led the final rounds — her performance shows her strong commitment.

ABRA Cadabra - Tribute to ABBA

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — Tickets required — Dance and sing along to the unforgettable hits of ABBA in this lively tribute show.

Brothers Reed Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — WEEKEND BEER COMPANY — Enjoy a night of live music with Brothers Reed at one of Grants Pass's finest venues.