Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Verizon outage at 6:19 p.m. Monday prevented Jackson County customers from calling or texting 911 — Emergency Communications advised residents to use a landline or another carrier until repairs are completed. MedfordAlert
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Element by Westin—a 123-room Marriott extended-stay hotel approved by the Medford Urban Renewal Agency—is set to begin construction this summer once developers Western Hospitality LLC receive final design review approval from Marriott. The hotel will open in spring 2027 near Pear Blossom Park Amphitheater on 4th St. and Bartlett St. KOBI-TV
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for Ride the Rim at Crater Lake National Park—an event that will close the East Rim to drivers for safe cycling. Cyclists can sign up to ride on Saturday, September 6— and again on Saturday, September 13. KOBI-TV
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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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Rogue Comic Con
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Pear Blossom Park — Free admission — Celebrate pop culture with special guests, vendors, workshops, and family-friendly fun.
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Waitress Musical Performance
8:00-10:30 PM — Oregon Cabaret Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy this Broadway musical featuring an all-female creative team and a recipe for happiness.
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Public Run Day
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free entry — Ride diesel trains and explore the fun at this family-friendly event.
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Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — The Talent Club — Cost not specified — Experience the soulful tunes of Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters amidst a lively atmosphere.
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Seattle Studs vs Medford Rogues Baseball Game 2
6:30-9 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — $10-$13 — Catch an exciting baseball game followed by a dazzling 16+ minute fireworks show.
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Soroptimist Garden Tour
12:00 AM — Four Rogue Valley Gardens — Ticket prices may vary — Explore beautiful gardens on a self-guided tour through the Rogue Valley.
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Cascade Collegiate League Showcase vs. Medford Rogues (Game 3)
6:30-9 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Adult beverages discounted — Enjoy Thirsty Thursday with a variety of drinks and a game of baseball.
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