Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
Good morning, Grants Pass.
🎭 Culture
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center in Grants Pass is marking Steve Irwin Day today by offering free entry for veterans and kids and launching its new Red Tail Rosé from Wooldridge Creek Vineyard—proceeds support the park's nonprofit mission.
Executive director Dave Siddon brought Hank the Bearded Dragon this morning to share details of the celebration with the local community.
🎓 Education
Today, Phoenix High School is hosting its first Kitchen Klash where student chefs from Grants Pass + Ashland, Klamath Falls, Medford, Eagle Point, Prospect and Phoenix will prepare a three-point landing dish using a mystery ingredient.
The winners will receive engraved cutting boards + the event is organized by the Southern Oregon Education Service District.
Grants Pass School District 7 agreed to pay a $650,000 settlement to two teachers fired in July 2021 after using district equipment to share their views online.
The board reversed the firings, provided positive recommendation letters and revised its policy to protect free speech — while issuing a public acknowledgment of its shortcomings.
🏥 Health
Southern Oregon residents are adjusting their workout routines as fog, cold air, and shorter days change outdoor exercise options.
Many locals will blend indoor workouts—like short, faster-paced runs—with outdoor activity when the weather clears to stay active.
🎉 Grants Pass Events
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O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
7:30 PM — Rogue Theatre — Ticket pricing not specified — Enjoy a whimsical British comedy blending propriety and humor in a festive setting.
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