In this article, Kenlee highlights a few local spring events in the Grants Pass community.
Girls Rock is a special event held at Grants Pass High School, directed at local girls aged 9 to 13. The event involves nine creative STEM workshops aimed at expanding scientific knowledge for the youth of Grants Pass. These workshops are fun and hands-on. They encourage younger students to participate in learning and get a taste for STEM. Each workshop varies in activities and subject focus. This allows a vast range of comprehension of different topics. The event involves the following nine workshops: Decay Detectives, Magnetic Minds, Science With A Side Of Art, Raftastic, Dance Of Flowers, Drones Will Save The World, Design Your World, Hip Hop, and It’s For The Birds. As a plus, future Grants Pass High School students get familiar with the GPHS campus and staff by building connections and comfort. This community treat is free to all female participants, and is the perfect opportunity to take younger family members to Grants Pass High School. GPHS students are given the opportunity to volunteer and model school spirit for younger generations.
Grants Pass High School Theatre is performing the play Silent Sky. This play features local students who will showcase their passion for acting. Directors and students put in astounding amounts of effort, all combined to display Henrietta Leavitt's story. Leavitt is a 20th-century Ivy League alum who made groundbreaking discoveries in the astronomy field. The show follows her life's process of struggling to accomplish her goals in a male-dominated field of study. The Utah Shakespeare Festival explains her complex relationships. She went through life asking a common question pondered by humankind: “Who are we and why are we here?” Silent Sky will be playing throughout March, with showtimes varying from afternoon to evening. It is the perfect opportunity to support local talent and learn the motivating story of Henrietta Leavitt. Through creative props, multiple rehearsals, collaboration, and problem-solving, the theatre team has guaranteed a captivating performance for the audience. For more information, see the full Scroll article written this month by Be Bretko: GPHS Performs Silent Sky.
Inspired by the Buddhist monks' walk across the United States, Walk for Peace is a protest desiring peace and unity in our world today. This event contains no speeches, and is non-political. The main point is to honor monks who have traveled far distances. The monks bring attention away from the conflicts of our world. They instead focus on kindness, wholeness, and hope for the future. The Grants Pass community hosted a Walk of Peace on Mar. 1. from 10 a.m to 4 p.m at Reinhart Volunteer Park . All ages were welcome to attend, and there was no time limit for the walk. Walk of Peace organizers on the calendar website All Events stated, “We want only to walk and contemplate peace, compassion, and non-violence in our community and our world.” This was a peaceful gathering of people from all walks of life to remind not only the world but also Grants Pass that harmony is the true cure.
Homesteading classes are hosted seasonally throughout the year at the Josephine County Fairgrounds and range from soup and bread making to candy making, herb care, and more. This month features a class on the process of making berry spreads from seasonal spring fruit. The Josephine County Fairgrounds describes the event as a hands-on activity that teaches community members how to process food safely and make jams correctly. There is also the potential to win a blue ribbon, an award recognizing the best-quality jam maker of the class. This event is perfect for community bonding time and helps participants to learn skills needed for the future. Homesteading is a self-sufficient way of living, in which people try their best not to rely on the market. Instead, they self-sustain using knowledge of creating from scratch. Thankfully, the community has abundant resources and opportunities for anyone interested in observing the process of making jams this month.
At the Josephine Historical Society on Mar. 28, there will be an Easter egg hunt for all ages under 10. For Christians, this holiday represents the resurrection of Jesus Christ and commemorates the significance of his life. What To Do In Southern Oregon relays that there will be an Easter bunny for children to meet and take photos with, as well as a bunch of hidden candy-filled eggs for the children to find. After finding Easter eggs filled with candy, prizes will also be awarded. No matter the weather, the event will still continue. So bring cameras and Easter baskets with your little ones. This event is perfect for younger siblings or family members if they are eager for Easter to arrive!