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Medford
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County Expo warned local fairgoers about fraudulent ticket sellers offering Hank Williams Jr. concert tickets and clarified that the Expo is not hosting the musician—consumers should purchase tickets only through the Expo website, Food 4 Less kiosk, Bi-Mart, or by calling the Expo office. KDRV
- ➤ Volunteers took part in the spring Bear Creek Stewardship Day held at nine sites across the Rogue Valley—ranging from Central Point to Ashland—where they picked up trash, pulled weeds, and planted new trees. Blue Heron Park saw 80 volunteers today and held a contest for the most unique trash item and the longest weed pulled, while the Bear Creek stewards will host another event in the fall. KOBI-TV
- ➤ The 10th Annual Run with Grace 5K was held Saturday at Rogue Valley Country Club to honor Grace Holt, who was 15 when she died by suicide. About 350 runners took part to raise funds for the Grace and Kindness Foundation—offering scholarships to children—supporting her mother's goal to create a positive tribute. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kristan Williams opened the Free Little Art Gallery in Talent, a new spot where visitors can swap small pieces of art (up to 5 x 7 inches) since its grand opening last Saturday. The gallery, inspired by her home rebuilding after the 2020 Almeida fire, has attracted local interest including a first-grade class from Talent Elementary School. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Medford residents can attend two city council town halls—one at Prescott Room, Medford Police Headquarters on April 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and a second at Smullin Health Education Center on May 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.—to ask questions about the city’s emergency preparedness plans. MedfordAlert
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2025 Careers in Gear Event
9 AM – 2 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Explore career opportunities and inspirations for the next workforce generation.
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Earth Day Celebration
12:30-4 p.m. — ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with hands-on activities and local vendors at ScienceWorks.
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Community Garage Sale for Rogue Community Cat Rescue
4-7 p.m. — Blossom Hills Early Learning Center — Free entry — Explore treasures while supporting local feline rescues at this two-day garage sale.
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Public Run Day
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free rides — Enjoy a delightful day riding diesel trains at the scenic Medford Railroad Park.
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Sleeping Beauty - The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
7-8:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life by a mesmerizing ballet performance.
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Mariachi Herencia De Mexico
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info TBA — Experience a new generation of mariachi music with the Latin Grammy-nominated group Mariachi Herencia de México.
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Rogue Valley Clinic — The Street Dog Coalition
9 a.m. — United Way of Jackson County — Free services — Offering veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.
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First Aid & CPR Training & Certification
9 AM – 2 PM — BBSI Medford — Free — Learn essential life-saving skills in both adult and child CPR and first aid.
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The Brothers Reed Concert
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Dunbar Farms/Rocky Knoll Tasting Room — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana with entertaining sibling banter.
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Sip n' Stitch
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Great Harvest Bread Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a creative morning of stitching, snacks, and conversation.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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