Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Grants Pass is holding a community forum on December 10, 2024, to discuss severe rent burdens and find solutions for the housing crisis.
AllCare Health donated $25,000 to Redwood Elementary School in Grants Pass for an inclusive playground, benefiting students of varying physical abilities.
The 22nd annual Southern Oregon Gingerbread Jubilee, featuring a record 70 edible creations, is a fundraising event for the Craterian theater, showcasing detailed gingerbread sculptures through contests, auctions, and community tours.
🚧 Accidents
Highway 138 is closed in both directions due to downed trees, with an additional temporary hold near Steamboat, affecting local traffic and advising the use of alternate routes.
A five-month-old puppy named Archie is missing at Rogue Valley International Medford Airport after escaping from a flight nanny.
🎓 Education
Rogue Community College in Oregon sees a 14% increase in FTE and a 10% rise in student headcount for fall 2024, exceeding statewide growth rates and returning to pre-pandemic levels.
🌲 Environment
Oregon road crews are gearing up for severe weather, with a focus on the threat of strong winds leading to downed trees and power lines potentially obstructing roads.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of southwestern Oregon, warning of significant rainfall that could cause landslides and debris flows through November 22, 2024.
🏛️ Government
The Grants Pass City Council addresses funding for events, homelessness issues, urban planning, and declines public art funding as fiscal year ends.
🎉 Grants Pass Events
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Sprout a Reader Storytime
Learn how to host an engaging storytime at home for children aged birth to five and their caregivers during this community program.
Takilma: A Night of Rock Jams
Experience a thrilling night of live rock music with Takilma at The Sound Lounge in Grants Pass, Oregon.
16th Annual Community Sing-Along of Handel's Messiah
Celebrate the joy of music and community in this free sing-along of Handel's Messiah at the Parkway Christian Center.
Nativity Festival in Grants Pass
The Nativity Festival features hundreds of nativity displays from around the world, along with free food, entertainment, and activities for kids.
2024 Grants Pass Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Celebrate the festive season with a community holiday tree lighting featuring Santa and family-friendly activities in downtown Grants Pass.
North Valley High School Annual Christmas Bazaar
The North Valley High School Christmas Bazaar features over 200 vendors offering handmade items alongside food options, with proceeds benefiting the Class of 2025's drug and alcohol-free graduation party.
The James Consortium Live at True Juice Organics
Experience a live performance by The James Consortium, showcasing acoustic Americana music in a vibrant community-focused organic juice bar.
Krampus Night Market
The Krampus Night Market offers a festive evening with over 12 unique vendors, food, drinks, and a holiday gift wrap station, embracing a spooky twist for holiday shopping.
Toys for Tots Giveaway Distribution
The Toys for Tots Giveaway aims to provide free toys to low-income families in Josephine County with children aged 1-18, requiring pre-registration and documentation for participation.
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