Hello Grants Pass! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Pet shelter for people in crisis, family fun day, and storybook walk + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Routine maintenance begins: Grants Pass will begin annual fire hydrant testing to measure water output, check mechanical function, and log maintenance needs, vital for firefighting and the city’s Public Protection Classification rating -- learn more about the testing.
A lifeline for pets: Rogue Valley nonprofit Unleashed Hope is raising $59,000 to launch Hope Haven, a pet shelter on a 45-acre Rogue River site helping people in crisis keep animals while they rebuild -- see the pet shelter plan.
Court plan under review: Grants Pass is considering a new municipal court, one of two larger Oregon cities allowed to have one, with council support, but rising costs and attorney shortages remain serious concerns -- get the full details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Spare yourself boredom: Local night out solved. Caveman Bowl packs leagues and open play, kid-friendly bumpers, cosmic bowling, a real-deal pro shop, plus the Ten Pin Café and Caveman Lounge, so you can feed the crew, roll a few, and still be home in time to argue about who actually won.
Need a mood boost? Rogue Florist & Gifts is a family-owned, full-service spot turning kitchen tables into centerpieces, from just-because bouquets to heartfelt arrangements, plus houseplants and gift-y extras that feel like you actually planned ahead. Pop in this week and let flowers do the talking.
Rogue-side reset, anyone? Trade screen time for river time at Tom Pearce Park, a 108-acre local standby with shady walking trails, a big playground, a duck pond, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Round up friends, claim a picnic table, and let the Rogue do its thing.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Teen Bad Artists Club | Terracotta Pot Painiting (ages 13–17) @ Josephine Community Library | Thursday (6/25) at 4:30 PM – Terracotta pot painting for ages 13 to 17 who insist they’re 'bad at art,' at the library in Grants Pass and Illinois Valley. It’s free, led by volunTEENs, with music, stickers, and imperfect creations. No library card needed, just paint, new friends, and soil-friendly masterpieces.
👩 Mommy and Me @ The Makerie at Dwell Street | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Need an excuse to leave the house with a tiny human? The Makerie hosts Mommy and Me Friday mornings at 10 all summer, with crafts, activities, story time, and just enough structure to feel accomplished before lunch. Coffee optional, goldfish crackers inevitable.
🐦 Britt Kids Concert: Birds of a Feather @ Riverside Park | Friday (6/26) at 10:30 AM – Britt is swooping into Grants Pass with a free kids concert, Birds of a Feather, and it actually sounds fun for grown-ups, too. Expect catchy, bird-brained tunes, wiggly dance breaks, and the rare miracle of family entertainment that costs nothing at 304 E Park St.
📖 Storybook Walk @ Reinhart Volunteer Park | Friday (6/26) at 11:00 AM – At the playground in Reinhart Volunteer Park, it’s storytime you can walk to, no inside voices required. Stroll past pop-up pages of local kids’ magical-seed tales, with Summer Reading signups, a few giveaways, and smug step counts to boot.
🛍 Grants Pass Saturday Market @ GP Saturday Market | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Grants Pass Saturday Market is peak hometown charm, with Rogue Valley produce, cheeky crafts, and the kind of neighborly chatter that counts as socializing. A new crew is joining the lineup, so expect fresh goodies, fewer excuses to skip cooking, and excellent people-watching.
🎶 Summer Concert and Picnic @ Grants Pass Center for Spiritual Living | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Bring a lawn chair for a summer concert picnic featuring Chip & Bucky Dennerlein, The Fourth Dimension, and The Full Moon Project. Ashley's serves vegan wraps, turkey sandwiches, and desserts, plus free drinks, toss in a $10 love offering, and call it quality time.
👨 Family Fun Day @ LifeLink Church | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Family Fun Day means free food, desserts, games, bounce houses, music, a petting zoo, photo booths, and a 25-foot waterslide that will humble even the PTA. Towels and water shoes will earn their keep, and yes, the kids will sleep like champions.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Grants Pass report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North northwest wind 0 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 0 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. This house is wildThis six-bedroom, three-bath home is packed with upgrades, decks, and sweeping valley and city light views from both levels. Two fireplaces, a gorgeous primary bath, cedar-lined walk-in closet, and attached garage with lower-level access add comfort and flexibility. Outside, there is a koi pond, greenhouse, poultry coop, covered RV parking, and a cozy fire spot.
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