Upcoming events in southern oregon

Looking for a way to engage and contribute in our school and community? Sadie has compiled some Southern Oregon events to clear your calendars for in February!

WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING IN February?

By Sadie Allison

Source by Winter Wings Festival website

Winter Wings Festival

The Winter Wings Festival is an annual event. The 40th anniversary will be celebrated with over 300 people who have registered in the first month. The festival was made to highlight the effects of climate change on the birds that migrate through the basin of Klamath Basin. Activities such as community nature-related projects will be provided. The Klamath Basin Audubon Society volunteers produce the Winter Wings Festival with help from sponsors, grants, and participant registration fees. It lasts three days over Presidents’ Day weekend, starting Friday at 8:00 AM. The address is Oregon Institute of Technology, 3201 Campus Dr.

Sources: Winter Wings Festival in Klamath Falls, Oregon website; What to do in Southern Oregon website

Wild and scenic siskiyou film festival

The Wild and Scenic Siskiyou Institute Film Festival is a traditional event. This year, the 20th year will be celebrated. The festival is meant to inspire people with activism to help the environment. It will all be virtual this year. Award-winning films containing information about nature, climate change, wildlife, Native American and Indigenous cultures, and other educational topics surrounding the environment will be featured. There will also be a raffle and prizes. The raffle will be held from February 17-25. The films will be shown on February 25. The lobby opens at 6:00 PM and the films start at 6:30 PM.

Sources: Wild and Scenic Siskiyou Film Festival website; What to do in Southern Oregon website

Source: The Nature Conservancy website

Source: Josie's Art Lab website

Dandelion Paint event

The Dandelion Paint event gives people of all ages the chance to relax and learn a step-by-step process to paint dandelions. The supplies are included in the purchase of the ticket. Each ticket costs $40.00. Anyone can bring food and drinks to stay comfortable. This meditative event is being prepared by Josie’s Art Lab. Josie’s Art Lab started in 2014 and has continued to have events for kids, teens, and adults. The Dandelion Paint Event will be Friday, Feb. 4, starting at 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The address is 999 N. Front Street, Coos Bay.

Sources: The Oregon Coast website; Josie’s Art Lab website

oregon winterfest

The Oregon WinterFest is the largest festival to occur in Northwest Oregon. It is a three-day festival. The festival is showcased by OnPoint Community Credit Union. There will be artisans, businesses, handmade and gourmet products, gear for the outdoors, and food vendors making many different kinds of foods, including stir-fry, fresh funnel cakes, gourmet burgers, and desserts. There is plenty of entertainment, as well. This includes a light exhibit, ice carving, firepit, sculptures, and live music. The concerts are included in the admission. General admission is $20.00 at the door for adults and $12.00 for kids under 12. It is free for children under 2. It will last from Feb. 18-20. On Friday, the event runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Saturday, it lasts from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The address is 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Oregon, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.

Sources: Bend Ticket website; Old Mill District website

Source: Rove me website

Orchapalooza

By Aniko LaFrance-Hernandez

Orchapalooza is an impressive event where, not only Grants Pass High School's Orchestra, but also the middle schools get to join together for one event and perform! This year, the theme will be….Masquerade! Each orchestra will have the opportunity to decorate their own masks and match either the theme of a piece they play or match with some friends!

The pieces include music from Phantom of the Opera, Sleepy Hollow, Pirates, Jungle Book, Cakewalk, and Sky Horse! There will be some raffle options available, so keep your ears and eyes open for that!

Due to COVID, the orchestra has not had the chance to host this spectacular event since 2019, so it is an amazing opportunity to have the chance to do this again. I highly recommend attending this exciting event! Please do not forget to keep the masks up so we can continue to have a good time.

If you have any questions, feel free to visit the PAC and talk to Mrs. Debolt, or chat with anyone from the Orchestra Committee (I myself am a part of this committee, so I can lead you in the right direction).

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