Upcoming Events in GP
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 January!
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What events are happening in January?
What events are happening in January?
By Sadie Allison
By Sadie Allison
Photo: Growers Market
Growers market
Growers market
The Growers Market is now indoors at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. The winter market is open from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Saturdays. Days in January that the market will be open are the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and the 29th. Their CSA Farms are Fry Family Farm, Quail Run Farm, Runnymede Farm, Sweet Farm Water Farm, Terra Sol Organics, and Barking Moon. Fresh produce, vegetables, bread, pastries, meats, and crafts are all available. There is much to see and most people spend 20-45 minutes at the Growers Market. The option to call vendors, pre-order, and have farm fresh produce ready for pick-up is available. The address is 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.
Sources by The Growers Market website; Rouge Valley Food System Network website
Frostbite Run
Frostbite Run
The Frostbite Run has two different races. This year, Jackson County Physical Therapy is sponsoring the run. It is located at Talent Middle School, 102 Christian Ave, Talent. The 5k race is out and back on Foss Road. The 10k takes the same route, but turns on Adams Road and Colver Road. Both races have a $25 registration fee for adults. Southern Oregon Runner members save $5. The race is free for youth under the age of 18. Registration ends January 6. Both races will be Saturday, January 8. The 10k race starts at 11:00 AM and ends at 12:59 PM. The 5k race starts at 11:30 AM and ends at 12:59 PM.
Sources by Run Sign Up website; What to do in Southern Oregon website
Photo: The Frostbite Run
volunteer service on mlk day
volunteer service on mlk day
Southern Oregon’s communities have come together to set up a volunteer service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To celebrate and honor the holiday, volunteers will meet at the public park, Oredson Todd Woods, to remove the invasive blackberry and mulching trails. The address is 2200 Lupine Drive, Ashland, Oregon. Volunteers will start arriving at 10:00 AM and will stay until 1:00 PM. This event was put together by Ashland Parks Division, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, The Crest, and United Communities AmeriCorps.
Source by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy website
live music at the common fields
live music at the common fields
Throughout the month of January, at the Common Fields in Corvallis, Oregon, there will be family-friendly, live concerts with many genres of music. Some of this music includes American folk rock, American ’80s and ’90s pop, indie folk rock, grunge, rock, alternative, and much more. Artists will be performing every Wednesday and Thursday during the month. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. Dinner is available at the Common Fields. The address is 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. All music will start at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM.
Sources by Visit Corvallis Oregon website; Common Field Corvallis website
Photo: Common Fields in Corvallis
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