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Allowing Our Children to Thrive and Still Enjoy the Advantages of Technology By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County

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echnology whether we like it or not, is here to stay. There are tons of safety reasons not to give your child free reign on the World Wide Web. Some of those are more obvious but a hidden danger is cheating your child out of building his or her inner resiliency by leaving them to their techno devices too much! We need to realize that being proficient on devices and in technology is a must to succeed in our world. Here are some tips to keep a balance. • Limit the time per day or per week that your child is allowed time on devices. Set a timer! (or you will get distracted and that hour will turn into four) • Try to find things that you can engage with your child both on the technology device and off. •

little time. Every time we master one platform another is created. It is hard to keep up but it is IMPORTANT that we do if we are going to allow our children to have and use electronic devices or cell phones. • Talk to your children about the dangers of connecting on line. Explain that the person who says they are a 9 year old boy just like your child……may really be an adult trying to trick him. • Some parents create device contracts outlining the rules and the consequences if the rules are broken and have their child sign along with themselves to insure that the expectations are clear. You can hang this contract up on the fridge as a reminder. No arguing when it is broken. Just enforce the consequences. Be consistent. • Talk to the parents of your child’s friends about your rules. If your child goes and spends time at their house, they can help to enforce the rules even when you are not around.

Set up the passwords to devices, accounts, programs etc. If they are younger children, do not share them but enter them in order to monitor their access. If they are older, change them after they sign in so you are aware when they access these account or set up a way to be alerted when anyone signs into these accounts.

• Create a plan where your child earns electronics time. In addition to his regular chores, if he does extra chores, or reads over his required daily time or practices piano longer than required he will earn extra time on his devices. • Enforce a no electronics at the dinner table rule. Follow this rule yourself. No cell phones at the dinner table. • Take some classes regarding social media uses. We may have to invest a

The above are just some small ideas. If you are not tech savvy, you really should find a class somewhere that will help you. Maybe a computer teacher at your child’s school could give you some pointers. Sometimes you may find a class offered at churches or the library—and of course on line. The more we create opportunities for our children to be active in social activities, the more we can counter act the impact these devices have on their social developments. We need to give our children opportunity to practice social interaction, to react to disappointment, to carry on conversation with an actual person; to gain life experience while they are still under our protective wings. If they spend all their time on devices they will grow up believing that is reality. We can do better than that.

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Sign up today! Camp dates: June 18th to August 31st No camp July 2nd-6th and Aug. 13th-17th 1349 Center Drive, Medford www.therrrink.com • 541-770-1177 2 • www.southernoregonfamily.com • April/May 2018

Ice Skating, Hockey, Broom Ball, Crafts, Field Trips and Physical Activity

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It’s not a bird, it’s not a dinosaur - but it is a pterosaur!

pening on Saturday, April 28th, Pterosaurs: Ancient Rulers of the Sky is ScienceWorks’ newest exhibit. Pterosaurs explores what a pterosaur is (and is not), when and where they lived, how they moved and ate, and how diverse the Pterosauria order is. The exhibit is geared towards a 6th-grade reading level, but families with both younger and older children will find things to do. Compare yourselves against the scale model of the Quetzalcoatlus, the largest pterosaur known at 18 feet tall and with wingspan of 31 feet. Examine the fossils of the more-commonly known Pteronodon and Pterodacytl species to see the variety of sizes and shapes that a pterosaur had. For those looking for an interactive, virtual-reality environment, two stations are set up so that you can pretend to be a pterosaur, flying through the sky to catch your dinner of bugs, or to avoid being eaten for dinner yourself! Release your artistic side with a third VR station that allows you to investigate the colors, feathers, skin, blades, bills and wings that pterosaurs had, and design your own! As the summer progresses, additional stations and options will be added to the exhibit, so be sure to visit more than once to see how the exhibit changes and grows. Entry to the exhibit is included with the price of admission to the museum, and the exhibit will be open to the public from April 28th through December 31st. Starting in May, the museum’s days and hours will change to TuesdaySunday, 10AM - 5PM for both the academic year and summer months. The museum will be closed on April 1st (Easter Sunday). Summer camp registration will open to the general public on Monday, April 9th (members receive registration one week in advance). For more information call 541-4826767 or visit scienceworksmuseum.org

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Springtime Home Fire Safety

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April/ May 2018

he change of season brings a time to spring into fire safety evaluation of your home. Here are some tips to protect your family.

• Check your batteries in fire alarms, smoke detectors and dust. • Equip your home with updated fire extinguishers , kitchen and garage are good spots, make sure everyone know how to use one. • Make sure flammable materials or liquids are not stored by and move away from gas water heaters and furnaces.

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• Clear dead bush and debri from around your home, clean out house gutters for reduction of dry fire hazards. • Store lawn and garden equipment fuel in properly marked containers.

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• If you use them, store your pesticides in marked approved containers

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• Before you fire up the grill check your tank and hose for any cracks to ensure they are working properly.

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City of Medford Railroad Park Opens for the Season

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pening day for Medford Railroad Park is Sunday, April 8th! Dozens of volunteers have been working hard to bring you an even more special park! Ride diesel trains and a motor car, view unique model railroad layouts and the Hogwarts Express, ride Thomas and Percy, tour historical railroad equipment and more. Bring the whole family, pack a lunch or eat at the Park. It’s fun for all ages. Medford Garden Railroaders. See a G-scale logging railroad, trolley barn and lines, and seaport areas, including five water features! A separate Thomas and Friends garden railway will especially please the youngest railroad lovers, and the Hogwarts layout, added for Harry Potter fans, is designed so that tweens can run the Hogwarts Express train by remote control. New this year “Butterfly Garden” with over 150 plants designed to attract butterflies, bats & Osprey. Rogue Valley Model Railroad Club. Ten HO scale trains, engines whining and horns blaring, operate across hundreds of scale miles of track, through working signals and crossing gates at the Highway 99 railroad crossing, between Medford and Klamath Falls, on the Pacific and Eastern Railroad, including the heavily forested climb out of Keno along the Klamath River. Children can help operate trains on a special HO layout. The Southern Oregon Live Steamers. 2018 is their 37th year of offering free train rides to the public. Pulled by a variety of locomotives on almost two miles of track, each exciting train ride takes about nine minutes to go over and through all the tunnels, bridges and hills. The park favorite for the very young

is the Thomas and Friends loop encircling the large Garden Railroad layout, with Thomas and Percy leading special trains built for small kids only. The Southern Oregon Railway Historical Society. Tour restored 1910 and 1942 cabooses and a 1959 flanger (a type of snowplow), and view restoration work under way on Medco 4 a local 1925 steam locomotive. Ride the motor car, visit the Museum, and the “Learning Caboose.” The Railroad Park is open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from April through October. The park is operated by volunteers, and admission and parking are free. No tax monies are used in the operation of this park. All four clubs rely on the generosity of the public for donations to help offset the various costs involved in maintaining and expanding this one-of-a-kind Northwest attraction. This popular attraction is a unique collaboration between the City of Medford Parks and Recreation Department, the Medford Fire Department, and the four volunteer-based clubs. The Railroad Park is located adjacent to Fire Station No. 4 at the intersection of Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue in Medford, just a few blocks north of the Rogue Valley Mall. Note: Parking is limited. We encourage visitors to carpool or use public transport when possible.


Managing the “Baby Blues” Perinatal Mental Health Presentation Comes to Grants Pass

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ecoming a parent is a major adjustment and can be a tough transition. Did you know that in Oregon, 1 in 4 new mothers report experiencing depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy? Research also shows that about 80% of all new mothers experience the “Baby Blues” in the first weeks after a baby arrives. At least 1 in 7 mothers and 1 of 10 fathers experience serious depression or anxiety during the mother’s pregnancy or postpartum. Despite how common mental health concerns are, there are many myths about parenthood and mental health that are hard to avoid. One of these myths is that women are scared by learning more about things like depression or anxiety. The truth is, the more women know and understand about their mental health, available resources, and risks or signs of perinatal mood disorders, the better they are at making choices for their care and avoiding crises. That’s why the Josephine County Perinatal Task Force and Health Care Coalition of Southern Oregon are bringing Wendy Davis, Executive Director of Postpartum Support International, to Grants Pass on May 10th to discuss mood disorders, resources, and risks. A focus group from 9-10:30 am at the Women’s Health Center is seeking mothers who are willing to discuss their personal experiences with mental health and available treatment options in Josephine County. If you are interested in participating in the focus group and receiving a $25 gift card, please contact Annie at (541) 816-8263. Afternoon sessions open to the public will focus on information about the services provided by Postpartum Support International as well as how to

identify common symptoms of perinatal mood disorders and how to best find support for families who are experiencing them. Please find registration information at hccso.org/events. For updated information, follow Health Care Coalition of Southern Oregon on Facebook. If you or someone you might benefit from contacting Postpartum Support International, call 1-800-944-4PPD (4773) or visit www.postpartum.net. Services are available in English and Spanish.

Family Practice Group provides a spectrum of medical care including: ■ Pediatrics ■ Adult Medicine ■ Preventative Health Care ■ Sports Physicals ■ State Required Immunizations ■ Family Planning ■ Skin Care ■ Colonoscopy ■ Women’s Health Care ■ Genetic Testing Serving the Rogue Valley for over 50 years

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229 West Stewart Ave. Medford 541-779-5531 www.familypracticegrouppc.com Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm

TRUE JUICE: First Restaurant in Grants Pass to Earn Blue Zones® Approved Status On September 9, 2016, True Juice opened its doors on “D” Street, and became Grants Pass’s first dedicated all-organic Juice & Smoothie Bar… and business has been booming ever since. Now, True Juice has also earned the prestigious position of being the first Blue Zones Approved restaurant in the Rogue Valley! The Blue Zones Project® launched in Grants Pass in January , and nationally it is helping transform communities across the U.S. into areas where making healthy choices is easier and people live longer with a higher quality of life. The mission of the Blue Zones Project® and True Juice seemed like a match made in heaven. Through a multimonth process True Juice submitted recipes, policies, menus, restaurant protocols – and even personal Crew employee commitments- for review to Blue Zones® Grants Pass; and in mid-March, they received word congratulating them on their official well-deserved Blue Zones®Approved status. Local owners, Jacob and Karen Austin, started out as regular home-juicers and Certified Integrative Health Coaches who saw the need for an all-organic restaurant/Juicery option in Grants Pass back in 2015. Their vision was to open a plant-based, organic Family-style juice bar which also served smoothies, smoothie bowls, food and treats, with many gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free options to meet the needs of those with food allergies, sensitivities and other health concerns/preferences. Believing that business could be a tool to create

positive change, Karen and Jake jumped in to invest in the health and happiness of their southern Oregon customers and community while hoping to inspire other individuals and companies to do the same. Today True Juice creates delicious and nutritious recipes using produce from a network of local organic farms including Pennington Farms, Howard Family Orchards, Promiseland Farm, and others. Their menu has expanded beyond juice, smoothies and smoothie bowls to also include sandwiches, soup, chili, quiche, gluten-free baked goods, chocolate treats, banana parfaits, MultiDay Juice Cleanse Packages, Quinoa Bowls, wraps (both turkey and vegetarian), snow cones, house-made Nut Mylks, Wellness Shots, cold brew coffee, teas and a whole array of Kombuchas, fruit and snacks… all organic, much of it local and/or house-made, and all of it delicious AND Nutritious. Additional fun facts are that they give their daily juice pulp to local organic livestock, and all of their to-go cups, straws, containers, and utensils are compostable If you haven’t already, drop in to True Juice and relax with green juice or coffee in their artistic, upcycled atmosphere, or take your family in to enjoy a delicious lunch, prafait or smoothie bowl. True Juice is located at 126 NW D Street in Historic Downtown Grants Pass. 541-441-4541 They are open M-F: 9-5… and Saturdays from 10-2.

LE CIRQUE CENTRE The Rogue Valley’s Premier Circus Program

TENNIS South G O L F Q u a i l Po i n t th Medf dford C A M P High School CAMP G olf Course Find more info and register online at www.PlayTGA.com/SOregon ®

2018 Circus Summer Camps Ages 5½ - 11years 9am – 2pm June 18th-June 22nd • June 25th-June 29th July 9th-13th• July 16th-20th July 23rd-27th Aug 6th-10th • Aug 13th–17th Aug 20th-August 24th $165.00 per week Fun! Fun! Fun! Scholarships awarded based on financial need

280 East Hersey #12, Ashland • 541-301-6804 www.socircus.org • [email protected] www.southernoregonfamily.com • April/May 2018 • 7

April/May List Your Event!

Please call to confirm dates and time of events before you travel. “Free” event submission is the 20th of the month prior to the publication. Email to: [email protected]

BULLETIN BOARD Rogue Valley Growers Markets. 8:30-1pm. Sat.Downtown Ashland, Tues.- Ashland Armory, Thurs.Hawthorne Park, Medford. Rvgrowersmarket.com. Eagle Point Church of the Hill- Thursday Night Adventures. 7-8:30pm. K-5th :Kids Connection, 6th12th: Teen Youth Group. Friendship, activities, crafts, games, food, worship & fun. 541-778-6478. Free Birthing Class. Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Give birth with confidence. Open to all Josephine Co. residents. Allcare, 1701 NE 7th St. Grants Pass. To reg. 541-471-4106x8250. Jackson Co. Breastfeeding Support Group. 2nd & 4th Thurs. 140 S. Holly, Medford. Free. 541-774-8209. Starting in April- Nuturing Fathers. 13 week parenting series (2 hrs per week) childcare, dinner provided. Grants Pass Boys & Girls Club. 541-7345150.

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2 ãçåa^v Mondays Fundays! 5-8pm. $15 for 1 Go Kart ride, 1 bumper boat & unlimited golf. Rogue Valley Fun Center, Central Point. 541-664-4263. Rvffc.com. Chess Club. Ages 5 up from 3:30-4:30pm with adult. Free. Ashland Library. 541-774-6995.

River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-4412572. MOMS Club morning playgroup! Times and locations vary, [email protected] for information.

Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. Special gym toys for the young ones. Free 541-4740001.

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Preschool Playtime. 9-9:45am. Mon. & Thurs Free Grants Pass YMCA. 541- 474-0001.

Spiders & Scorpions. 3:30pm. Medford Library. 541774-8689. Bugsrus.org. Free.

Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5 per child. Parents must remain with their child. Grants Pass. 541-955-2582.

Kids Cooking Classes at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. 1:30-3:30pm. $10. 1038 NW 6th St. Grants Pass. 541-479-5953.

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BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com.

Sensational Storytime. Ages 2-4 from 11am-noon. Engage your wiggly on the move child with story, songs and sensory focused art activity. Registration is required and caregiver must attend. Josephine Comm. Library, Grants Pass. 541-956-2059x4739. Free. Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. 2:45-4:30pm. Family friendly for the kids. Free. 510 W. 1st St. 541535-7090.

BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com.

Play and Learn Group. Children ages 0-5 and caregiver from 10-11:30am at Path Church, 310 N. 10th St. Central Point and 1-2:30pm at Patrick Elementary School, 1500 2nd Ave. Gold Hill. Sing, stories, art, learning, new friends, learn about child development. Tami 541-951-9310. FREE.

Story Time at Oregon Books. Grants Pass. 541476-3132.

Let’s Lego. Ages 5-12 from 3:30-4:30pm. Fun play with legos, Central Point Library. 541-664-3228

$2 Sunday at ScienceWorks 10-5pm. For all non members ages 2 up. 1st Sun. Ashland. 541-482-6767. Scienceworkmuseum.org.

K-9 Reader Buddies, 3- 4 pm. Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, Children in K-3rd grade read to dogs. Free.

Origami! 2-3:30pm. Japanese art of folding paper. Eagle Point. Library. 541-826-3313. Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 11:15pm. 541-476-0571. Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5 per child. Parents must remain with their child. Grants Pass. 541-955-2582. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678.

5 íÜìêëa^v Open House - Grace Christian Elementary School. 6:30pm. Preschool – Grade 5 Before and after-school care Discover our well-rounded curriculum based on a Biblical worldview 649 Crater Lake Ave. Medford gracechristian.org rd

MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3 . . Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. 474-0001. After School Chess Club. Ages 6 up from 3:30-5pm. Central Point Library. 541-664-3228. Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am Speakers, crafts & potluck. Childcare available. Eagle Point Comm. Bible Church. 503-538-0162. Baby Rhyme Time. 11am-noon. Bring your babies and young toddlers for nursery rhymes, playtime and meeting new friends at Josephine Comm. Library. 200 NW C St. Grants Pass. 541-476-0571.


Breast Feeding Class at Providence Birthplace. 6:30-8:30pm 1st Thursdays. 541-732-5494.

6 Ñêáa^v Beauty and the Beast. 7pm. The Broadway Musical, Grants Performing Arts Center. Oneeleventheatre.com. YMCA Potluck Lunch. 12:30-1:30pm. A great way to meet new friends and then use the YMCA for FREE. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share and the YMCA will provide the rest. Medford, 541-772-6295, rvymca.org. First Friday Art Walk. The Ashland Gallery Assoc. 541-488-8430 or 1-877-planart. First Friday Art Walk. Downtown Grants Pass comes alive with art, music food and fun for the whole family.6-9pm, 541-479-3290. KidZone Parent’s Night Out. Ages 5-13 from 510pm. Games, pizza , swimming and fun. $15 in

April/May advance, $18 at the door. 2160 NW Vine St. Grants Pass. 541-955-2582.

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BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com

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Open House – Cascade Christian Middle & High Schools. 6:30pm. Grades 6-8 & 9-12 Discover our well-rounded curriculum based on a Biblical worldview855 Chevy Way, Medford, gracechristian.org

Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th.

child at the N. Mountain Park Nature Center. Register online at least one day prior to the program www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606.

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KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See April 6th.

Beauty and the Beast. 7pm. The Broadway Musical, Grants Performing Arts Center. Oneeleventheatre.com. How to Save the Ocean & Have Fun Doing It. Ages 8 up from 2-3pm. Hands on event to inspire kids. Gold Hill Library. 541-855-1994.

Play and Learn Group. See April 3rd.

Pear Blossom Baby Contest. Rogue Valley Mall. 541-773-6499,

Tuesday Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. See April 3rd.

Sensational Storytime. See April 3rd.

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Let’s Lego. See April 3 .

Rogue River- World Migration Day Festival. 85pm. Festival with kid’s activities, race at 11am. Costumed kid’s dash at noon. North Middle School, 1725 NW Highland. Grants Pass.

MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3rd.

Parent-Baby Massage Class. Learn to massage your baby. Family Massage Education Ctr. Ashland. 541482-3567.

River City BMX. See April 3rd.

BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com. Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Noble. Come hear a story. Every Sat. at 11:00. 541-858-0203 River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-4412572.

8 ëìåa^v Mt. Ashland Free Lift Ticket. Bring 5 can of food for ACCESS. Mtashland.com Beauty and the Beast. 2pm. The Broadway Musical, Grants Performing Arts Center. Oneeleventheatre.com. Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam trains. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. & Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free- donations appreciated. Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

9 ãçåa^v Mondays Fundays! See April 2nd. Chess Club. See April 2nd. Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd .

11 ïÉÇåÉëa^v Board Games for Kids & Teens at Gold Hill Library. 2:30-3:30pm. 541-855-1994, Young Master Gardeners-Worm Composting. Ages 5 and younger from 11:30am-noon, then ages six and older from 3-3:45pm. Learn about these tiny creatures make our soil rich. Josephine Community Library, 200 NW C St. Grants Pass. 541-4760571.Free. Protect Our Children. 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to spot signs, act effectively and take steps to protect children from abuse. Ashland YMCA. Cacjc.org. 541-77345437. La Leche League of Grants Pass. 10am. Info on breastfeeding. Meets 2nd Wed. at The Point, 290 NE C St.(Corner of C & 8th) Grants Pass. 541-955-8838 or 541-472-0335, LLL of Grants Pass on facebook. The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. Parent Support, Informational talks, kids activities and more. White City Library. 541-500-0990. Kids Cooking Classes at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. See April 4th. Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 11:15pm. 541-476-0571. Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678.

Protect Our Children. 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to spot signs, act effectively and take steps to protect children from abuse. Phoenix High School. Cacjc.org. 5417734-5437. Familias Especiales. 2nd. Thurs from 6-7:30pm. Spanish support group for families with a child or family member with special needs. Meets at Central High School, 815 Oakdale Ave. Medford. Room 290 & 292. Free. /Somos un grupo de apoyo para familias que hablan español y tienen un niño(a) o un miembro de la familia con necesidades especiales.Nos reunimos en: Central High School, 815 S Oakdale Ave, Medford, en los salones 290 & 292. Nos reunimos el Segundo jueves de cada mes de 6 to 7:30 pm. Este es un evento GRATUITO. Kathy Keese Morales 541-7325958.

14 ë~íìêa^v Pond Life. Learn what lives in the ponds 1-2pm at Medford Parks 541-774-2400, then from 3-4pm at Central Point Parks 541-664-3321. Bugsrus.org. YMCA Open House. 8-10am. Visit the YMCA for a gym full of activities and a FREE pancake breakfast. Lots of fun just before the Pear Blossom parade begins at 11am. Medford, 541-772-6295, rvymca.org. Pear Blossom Run (5K and/or 10 mile race) and Mayor’s Cup Fun Run (1 and/or 2 mile race). Races start at 7am. Registration is required at pearblossomrun.com or contact the YMCA in Medford at 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.

After School Chess Club. See April 5th. Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am See April 3rd. Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th. MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3rd. Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. 474-0001.

13 Ñêáa^v Pear Blossom Festival Street Fair. Noon-10pm. Food, fun, games, art & crafts and more. Commons Park Blocks in downtown Medford. Free Foot Typing Analysis at RV YMCA. 10am7pm. Dr. Merrill & Dr. Gerber of Southern Oregon Foot & Ankle will evaluate your family. 541-772-6295. Free. Ashland Community Bike Swap Drop Off. 5-7pm. If you have a bike to sell. The Grove, 1195 E. Main St. Ashland. For details. 541-552-2264. Preschool Puppet Theatre. Ages 3-5 from 10:3011:15am. Gather around to see what Brenda Bear and friends are up to. Brief ecology lesson followed by the puppet show and play time. A snack and related craft will be available. New show each month. (Reservations only guaranteed til 10:30am) Please arrive early, space and parking are limited, no late seating and must be accompanied with adult.$6 per

Sweet Stuff Find our booth at the Thursday Medford Growers Market in Hawthorne Park for cupcakes, cookies and more!

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~éêáä Garden Storytime & Crafts. 3pm. Ashland Library. 541-774-6995. Pear Blossom Festival Parade. 11am. Downtown Medford starting at Beatty & Central down Central Ave. Pear Blossom Festival Street Fair. 7am-5pm. See April 13th.

Sensational Storytime. See April 3rd. K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd. Tuesday Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. See April 3rd. River City BMX. See April 3rd. rd

Let’s Lego. See April 3 .

Natives for the Rogue Valley Class. 10am. Central Point. 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com. Boot Camp for New Dads. 9-noon. Free parenting workshop with coach in Medford & Grants Pass. Gpbootcampfornewdads.com. Free Kid’s Day at Crater Rock Museum. 10-2:30pm. Come learn and explore. Check out the Rock Yard at 25 cents per pound. Classes are every hour on the hour. . students free with paid adult. $5 adult/$3 over 55 $ located 2002 Scenic Ave. Central Point. 541-664-6081. Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See April 7th. rd

River City BMX. See April 3 . Baby Massage Class. Family Massage Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.

15 ëìåa^v LEGO’s at the Ashland Library. Ages 4up at 3pm. 541-774-6995. Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

16 ãçåa^v Mondays Fundays! See April 2nd. Chess Club. See April 2nd. Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

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Superhero Movie at Gold Hill Library. 1pm. 541855-1994. Safety Fair. 10-1pm. Fire truck, bounce house, face painting, kids ID kits, Home depot craft, car seat check & more. Grant Pass Shopping Ctr. 915 NE D St. FREE.

Please confirm events before you travel! Let’s Lego. See April 3rd.

YMCA Family Night. 6-8pm. Bring the family for a FREE night of swimming, rock climbing, gym games and other activities. Medford, 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.


Magnet Day at Ashland Library. 10-6pm. Explore, create with magnetic blocks, shapes & magna tiles. 541-774-6995.

Parent’s Night Out. Ages 4-12 from 6-10pm. Parent’s go out while kids enjoy supervised bounce house, crafts, movie and dinner. $17. Santo Comm. Ctr. Medford. 541-774-2400.

ScienceWorks Star Lab Planetarium. 4-5pm. Explore outer space, portable planetarium. Phoenix Library. 541-535-7090. Reg. required.

The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. White City Library.

Medford’s Third Friday. 5-8pm. Shop, dine, art & more downtown Medford.

After School Movie. 2-4pm. Central Point Library.

Rough Stock Rodeo. Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. 541-476-3215.


Pedals N Pears. Bike Event. Pedalsnpears.org Ashland Community Bike Swap. Noon-2pm. Buy bikes & related equipment. The Grove, 1195 E. Main St. Ashland. 541-552-2264.

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Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678. BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th.

19 íÜìêëa^v Wear Blue and Stand for Children. 4:30-7pm. Award, games, food, booths and more. Alba Park, Medford. Protect Our Children. 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to spot signs, act effectively and take steps to protect children from abuse. Medford Library. Cacjc.org. 541-7734-5437. American Heritage Girls Open House. Three troops in the area. Crystal 541-944-2184. Americanheritagegirls.org. Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th. After School Chess Club. See April 5th. Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. 474-0001. MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3rd.



21 ë~íìêa^v Grace Cascade Christian Schools’ Country Fair Auction & Carnival. 4pm. FREE of charge Silent auction, live auction, and carnival fun for all! Corn dogs and hamburgers available for purchase 855 Chevy Way, Medford gracechristian.org (online auction will take place prior, from April 13-15)

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The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. White City Library. 541-500-0990. Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Kids Cooking Classes at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678. BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th.

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Hummingbird Gardens Class. 10am. Central Point. 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com.

Butterflies & Moths. 3pm. Safe & educational presentation at Morrow Heights, 176 Wards Cr. Rd. Rogue River. 541-582-8200, bugsrus.org. FREE.

LEGO Architects. Ages 4-12 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Build & design creations. Medford Library. 541-774-8678.

Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th.

Rogue Valley Earth Day. 11-4pm. Live entertainment, eco friendly activities & exhibits, kids activities, food , beer. ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767.

After School Chess Club. See April 5th.

Healthy Kids Day. 11-2pm. Bounce house, carnival games, rock wall, info. booths, vendors, swimming, fire truck, police car and more. Grants Pass YMCA, 541-474-0001. FREE.

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Tell Me A Story. 10am. Kids & adult hike Lower Table Rock with the Story Telling Guild hear legends & tales of cultural history. 541-618-2200. TableRockHikes2018.eventbrite.com. Community Clothing Exchange. 9am-1pm. For each item of children’s clothing you bring to trade, you get an item of clothing you need sizes infant to 14. Eagle Rock Elementary School, 1280 Baron Rd. Eagle Point. Medford Rod and Custom Show. 9am-9pm. $12adults/ $10 kids. Expo, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Central Point. Home & Recreation Show. Josephine Co. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. 541-476-3215. Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See April 7th.

Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. 474-0001.

Gem & Mineral Show. 9-5pm. Dealers, exhibits, kids games. Josephine Co. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. $2adults, kids 11 under free. KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See April 6th.

28 ë~íìêa^v Pterosaur-Ancient Rulers of the Sky. Exhibit opens today. Ashland. 541-482-67676, .scienceworksmuseum.org. Woodland Charter School Presents the Annual Spring Soirée and Auction. 5:30-11pm. Dinner by MaMosa’s, music by Frankie Hernadez, dinner, two drinks, dancing, silent & live auction. Josephine Co. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. $30each/225.table of 8, tickets 541-846-4246. Water Drought Tolerant Plants Class. 10am. Central Point. 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com.


Hanley Farm Heritage Plant Sale. 10-3pm. Over 50 varieties. 1053 Hanley Rd. Central Point.

Baby Massage Class. Family Massage Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.

Gem & Mineral Show. 9-5pm. See April 27th.

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Medford Rod and Custom Show. 9-4pm See April 21st. Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam trains. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. & Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free- donations appreciated. Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

23 ãçåÇ~ó Mondays Fundays! See April 2nd. Chess Club. See April 2nd. Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

24 íìÉëÇ~ó Play and Learn Group. See April 3rd. Sensational Storytime. See April 3rd. K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd. Tuesday Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. See April 3rd. River City BMX. See April 3rd.


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Tuesdays 4pm

Phoenix 541-535-7090

Ashland 541-774-6995

Prospect 541-560-3668

Butte Falls Branch Library 541-865-3511 Central Point 541-664-3228 Eagle Point 541-826-3313 Gold Hill 541-855-1994 Grants Pass 541-476-0571

Rogue River 541-864-8850 Ruch 541-899-7438 Shady Cove 541-878-2270 Talent 541-535-4163

Jacksonville 541-899-1665

White City 541-864-8880

Medford 541-774-8678

Dial a Story: 541-774-6439

Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. 2:45-4:30pm. See April 3rd.

~éêáä Elk Mountain Highland Games & May Day Festival. 9-5pm. Vendors, heavy athletics & edged weapon contests, Maypole, kids activities, food & more. 8205 E. Evans Creek Rd. Rogue River. Elkmountaingames.com

Play and Learn Group. See April 3rd. Let’s Lego. See April 3rd. K-9 Reader Buddies, 3- 4 pm. See April 3rd. River City BMX. See April 3 . rd

Medford Comic Con 2018. 11-4pm. Pop culture, workshops, vendors & more. Medford Library.


Homeless 2 Hopeful Super Hero Run. 10am. Encouraged costumes for run, bounce house, face painting, food trucks and more to benefit Hearts With a Mission. H2HRUN.com.

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Siskiyou Challenge. Siskiyouchallenge.org.

BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com.

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Drum Heat. 7:30pm. Craterian, Medford. 541-7793000, craterian.org.

Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See April 7th.

Origami! 2-3:30pm. Japanese art of folding paper. Eagle Point. Library. 541-826-3313.


Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 11:15pm. 541-476-0571.


29 ëìåa^v Hanley Farm Heritage Plant Sale. 10-3pm. Over 50 varieties. 1053 Hanley Rd. Central Point.

Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678.

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Medford Comic Con 2018. See April 28th.

MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3rd. .

Elk Mountain Highland Games & May Day Festival. See April 28th.


Gem & Mineral Show. 10am-4pm. See April 27th.

After School Chess Club. Ages 6 up from 3:30-5pm. Central Point Library. 541-664-3228.

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Chess Club. See April 2 . Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

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Baby Rhyme Time. See April 5th.

4 Ñêáa^v YMCA Potluck Lunch. 12:30-1:30pm. A great way to meet new friends and then use the YMCA for FREE. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share and the YMCA will provide the rest. Medford, 541-772-6295, rvymca.org. May Faire Celebration at Woodland Charter School. 3:30-5pm. Family time of Spring Crafts & games by donation. 301 Murphy Cr. Rd. Grants Pass. 541-846-4246.

SAFETY FAIR Saturday, April 28th, 10am-1pm

Fire Truck, Police Dept Car Seat Checks, Search & Rescue Equipment, Ambulance, YMCA Bounce House, Face Painting, Kiwanis Free Helmets for Kids (while supplies last), Home Depot Craft, Kids' ID Kits and MORE! Rite Aid/PETCO parking lot (915 NE D St) • 541-474-0858

First Friday Art Walks. See April 6th. KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See April 6th.

5 ë~íìêa^v Free Comic Book Day at Iguana Comics. 10-6pm. Costume contests at noon, 2 & 4pm. Storm Trooper & Darth Vader. 20% off sale and free comic book. 401 SE 6th St. Grants Pass. 541-474-9730. Free Comic Book Day at Rogue City Comics. 104pm. 32 N. Central Ave. Medford. Roguecitycomics.com. Live Bugs. 1-4pm. Bring the kids to see safe & educational presentation at Clas E. Professor in the Rogue Valley Mall. 541-779-0653. Bugsrus.org. FREE. Medford Parks RecFest 2018. 1-3pm. Discover classes, programs & services. Free family activities, Tai Chi, Fire Truck, Police Car, Rock Wall, Bounce House, Hot Dogs while they last & more. Hawthorne Park, Medford. Central Point City Wide Yard Sale. 8-3pm. Through out Central Point. Manic for Manzanitas! Class. 10am. Central Point. 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com. Tell Me A Story. 10am. Kids & adult hike Lower Table Rock with the Story Telling Guild hear legends & tales of cultural history. 541-618-2200. TableRockHikes2018.eventbrite.com. Spring Garden Fair 2018. 9-5pm. Garden & Plant show, Expo at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point. $3 adults, free ages 12 and under. Merlin Craft Fair & Parade. 8am-1pm. 100 Acorn St. Merlin. Shady Cove Wildflower Show. 10-4pm. Plant sale, arts & crafts, silent auction. Over 200 specimens. Shady Cove School Gym Parent-Baby Massage Class See April 7th. BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com. Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Noble. 11:00. 541-858-0203 River City BMX. See April 3rd.

6 ëìåa^v Call All Gluten-Free Kids!- Gluten Free Pizza Tasting Event. 11:30am-1:30pm. Come sample & judge various pizzas & crusts in Ashland. $5 donation. Under 16 with parent. Pre-registration required – please email [email protected]. Spring Skating Spectacular. 2-4pm. Figure Skating Exhibition features local skaters sponsored by Southern Oregon Figure Skating Club. $7. The RRRink, 1349 Center Dr. Medford. 541-770-1177. Therrrin.com. Spring Garden Fair 2018. 10-4pm. See May 5th.


ã~ó Rogue Farm Corps Spring Block Party. 4-6pm. Music, kid’s activities, food & drink. Sammich Ashland, 424 Bridge St. Ashland.

Kids Cooking Classes at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. See April 4th. Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 11:15pm. 541-476-0571.

Shady Cove Wildflower Show. See May 5th.

Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678.

$2 Sunday at ScienceWorks 10-5pm. For all non members ages 2 up. 1st Sun. Ashland. 541-482-6767. Scienceworkmuseum.org.


BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com.

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Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

Postpartum Support International Speaker. Discuss mood, disorders, risks & resources. Women Health Ctr. Grants Pass. See Pg. 6.

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birds & welcome local migrants home for Summer. Family fun day with bird walks, bird calling contest, live raptors with Wildlife Images. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606. Free.

Let’s Lego. See April 3rd.

Art In Bloom. 10-5pm. Celebrate Mother’s Day with fine art, live entertainment, vendors, food, children’s area and more Downtown Medford.

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Native American Arts Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow. Drumming, Dance, Arts & Crafts, giant puppets, food Riverside Park, Free event. Peter Pan. 1 & 6:30pm. N. Medford High School. Misdianas.com. Rogue Valley Health Fair. 9-4pm. Medford Armory. $2 or two can of food.

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Familias Especiales. See April 12th.

Mud Factor. 5K obstacle run. Expo, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Central Point. Mudfactor.com/Medford2018


After School Chess Club. See April 5th.


Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th.



Let’s Lego. See April 3rd.



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Free Kid’s Day at Crater Rock Museum. 102:30pm. Come learn and explore. Check out the Rock Yard at 25 cents per pound. Classes are every hour on the hour. . students free with paid adult. $5 adult/$3 over 55 $ located 2002 Scenic Ave. Central Point. 541664-6081.

Peter Pan. 6:30pm. N. Medford High School. Misdianas.com.


Preschool Puppet Theatre. Ages 3-5 from 10:3011:15am. Gather around to see what Brenda Bear and friends are up to. Brief ecology lesson followed by the puppet show and play time. A snack and related craft will be available. New show each month. (Reservations only guaranteed til 10:30am) Please arrive early, space and parking are limited, no late seating and must be accompanied with adult.$6 per child at the N. Mountain Park Nature Center. Register online at least one day prior to the program www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center at 541-488-6606.


Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd . River City BMX. See April 3rd.

9 ïÉÇåÉëa^v Silver Ring Thing. 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert style, high powered dynamic event that speaks to teens about call to sex and abstinence. Special session for parents too. Grants Pass Performing Arts Ctr. 725 NE Dean Dr. FREE. Young Master Gardeners-Bugs Life. Ages 5 and younger from 11:30am-noon, then ages six and older from 3-3:45pm. Learn about bugs and how they are helpful to your garden. Josephine Community Library, 200 NW C St. Grants Pass. 541-476-0571.Free. Board Games for Kids & Teens at Gold Hill Library. 2:30-3:30pm. 541-855-1994 La Leche League of Grants Pass. 10am. Info on breastfeeding. Meets 2nd Wed. at The Point, 290 NE C St.(Corner of C & 8th) Grants Pass. 541-955-8838 or 541-472-0335, LLL of Grants Pass on facebook. The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. White City Library.


Urban Forest Carnival. 8am-5pm. Witness best Tree climbers competing, zip lines, arbor elevator, aerial lift truck and more. Hawthorne Park, Medford. Free.

Protect Our Children. 5:30-8:30pm. Learn to spot signs, act effectively and take steps to protect children from abuse. Medford Library. Cacjc.org. 541-77345437.

Chess Club. See April 2nd.


Boot Camp for New Dads. 9-noon. Free parenting workshop with coach in Medford & Grants Pass. Gpbootcampfornewdads.com.


Magnet Day at Ashland Library. 10-6pm. Explore, create with magnetic blocks, shapes & magna tiles. 541-774-6995. New Plant Intr. & Open House Class. 10am. Central Point. 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com. The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. White City Library. After School Movie. 2-4pm. Central Point Library. Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678. BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th.

17 íÜìêëa^v FISH. 3pm. Safe & educational presentation at Morrow Heights, 176 Wards Cr. Rd. Rogue River. 541582-8200. Bugsrus.org. FREE. Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th. After School Chess Club. See April 5th.


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Happy Mother’s Day!

Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. 474-0001. MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3rd.

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Mother’s Day Brunch at Wildlife Images. Delicious champagne brunch that helps save wildlife, special animal encounter. Grants Pass. 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org.

YMCA Family Night. 6-8pm. Bring the family for a FREE night of swimming, rock climbing, gym games and other activities. Medford, 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.

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Art In Bloom. 11-4pm. See April 12th.

Mother’s Day Class. 10am-noon.. Bring kids to paint a pot or plant a succulent box with kids choosing a plants for mom’s special day. Central Point. 541-8406453, $10 child. roguevalleynursery.com.

Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam trains. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. & Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free- donations appreciated.

Parent’s Night Out. Ages 4-12 from 6-10pm. Parent’s go out while kids enjoy supervised bounce house, crafts, movie and dinner. $17. Santo Comm. Ctr. Medford. 541-774-2400.


Meadowlark Comic Con. See page 15. Rogue Valley Bird Day. 8am-noon. Learn about local

Native American Arts Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow. See May 12th. Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

14 ãçåa^v Chess Club. See April 2nd. Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

15 íìÉëa^v Play and Learn Group. See April 3rd. Sensational Storytime. See April 3rd. K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd.

Medford’s Third Friday. 5-8pm. Shop, dine, art & more downtown Medford. KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See April 6th.

19 ë~íìêa^v Siskiyou Mountain Wildlife. Bring the kids for safe & educational presentation from 1-2pm at Medford Parks, 541-774-2400, then from 3-4pm at Central Point Parks 541-664-3321, bugsrus.org. Aladdin Jr. - Auditions for Teen Musical Theater Oregon. Craterian Theater, Medford. 541-779-3000. SW Plants for the NW Class. 10am. Central Point. 541-840-6453, roguevalleynursery.com. Grow A Pear Festival -8am Run, Bike or Walk. 9am Festival, Food, music and more. Robert Pfaff Park, Central Point. 541-664-3321 x 130.

Inspiring and Joyful Sunday Services! Join us each Sunday at 10:30am. We are an open, loving and accepting community, offering spiritual tools to uplift your life. Excellent Youth Program 10:30am Grants Pass 466 SW “I” Street Grants Pass, OR 97526 541.479.0007 www.grantspasscsl.org 12 • www.southernoregonfamily.com • April/May 2018

ã~ó Mother-Son Superhero Dance. Boys ages 3-10 yrs with their moms. Wear your superhero attire for a night of dancing, keepsake photo, costume contest & more. $15 person. Medford Parks. 541-774-2499. Pre-Reg. required. Ashland World Music Festival. Noon-6pm. Family friendly outdoor at Lithia Park, Ashland. Music, dance, ethnic food & more. Free entry.

23 ïÉÇåÉëa^v The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. White City Library. 541-500-0990. Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Kids Cooking Classes at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678.




Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th.

1:30pm. Build & design creations. Medford Library. 541-774-8678.

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Boatnik Festival. 10am Parade. Downtown Grants Pass. Boatnik.com.


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Boatnik Festival. Grants Pass. Boatnik.com.

Parent Info. Session at Woodland Charter School. 11am-1pm. Come learn about our school. 301 Murphy Cr. Rd. Grants Pass. 541-846-4246. LEGO’s at the Ashland Library. Ages 4up at 3pm. 541-774-6995. Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th. After School Chess Club. See April 5th. Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am. 474-0001.

Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See April 7th. River City BMX. See April 3rd. Baby Massage Class. Family Massage Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.

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Memorial Day Memorial Day Commemoration. 9-10am. Don Jones Memorial Park, Central Point.

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Family Movie Night. 4:30pm. Medford Library. 541774-8678.

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Chess Club. See April 2nd.


Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See April 2nd.

K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd. Tuesday Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. See April 3rd.

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YMCA Nutrition Workshop. 6-7pm. Learn how to make better food choices for yourself and your family and then use the YMCA for FREE. A healthy snack is provided. Medford, 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.

Let’s Lego. See April 3rd. MOMS Club morning playgroup! See April 3rd.


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Sensational Storytime. See April 3rd. K-9 Reader Buddies. See April 3rd. Tuesday Kids Movies at Phoenix Library. See April 3rd. River City BMX. See April 3 . rd

Let’s Lego. See April 3 . rd


The Nest Parent Support Group. 11am-noon. White City Library. 541-500-0990.

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Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam trains. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. & Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free- donations appreciated.

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Story Time at Oregon Books. See April 1st.

LEGO Architects. Ages 4-12 from 11:30am-

Origami! 2-3:30pm. See April 4th. Kids Cooking Classes at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home. See April 4th. Sensory Storytime at the Medford Library. 1:30pm. 541-774-8678. BMX Racing in Medford. Sat. & Wed. 541-8215028, RogueValleybmx.com

Is your child struggling with reading or writing? Laurie E. Cuddy has twenty-five years experience tutoring students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

Contact Laurie today:

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ã~ó Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See April 4th.

Central Point. Attheexpo.com Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library. See April 5th. After School Chess Club. See April 5th.

31 íÜìêëa^v T1 Dynamite Rock Climbing. 4:30-6:30pm. Group for youth with Type 1 Diabetes & their families. RV YMCA rock gym, Medford. Southernoregon1d.wixsite.com/t1supportgroup


Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo. Doors open at 6pm. Expo, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds,

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SUMMER Dance Camps

810 Biddle Road, Medford 541-973-8588

At camp dancers get to experience different types of dance: Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. All camps include crafts, games, dancing, snacks, camp T-shirt, and a special performance on the last day of camp. Camps are open for all skill levels, ages 3+ All Camps are Monday-Thursday 9 am-12:30 pm

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Be a part of the "NATIONAL AWARD WINNING" Fusion Force Dance Team! 2017-2018 Team Auditions June 18th

Summer Intensives Strengthen skills in ballet, jazz, and contemporary throughout the summer. For intermediate to advance dancers. 9+

$50/day, preregister for all 8 days for only $300

6/19, 6/20, 7/17, 7/18, 8/7, 8/8, 8/21, 8/23 2-6 pm

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July 16th-19th Enjoy a relaxing and chill week where every day is a beach!

August 6th-9th Be treated like royalty during this majestic week of fun!

Like us on Facebook and check our website for summer specials! www.fusiondanceoregon.com


August 20th-23rd

Princess Dance Camp

Meadowlark Comic Con Brings Pop Culture Fun for All Ages to Medford M

eadowlark Comic Con, a full-scale comic convention is coming to the Ramada Medford and Convention Center May 12th, 2018. The convention will be a family-friendly celebration of all things pop culture. From comic books, movies, scifi, fantasy, artists, vendors, cosplayers, and celebrity guests from well-known pop culture franchises. Southern Oregon fans will have a rare opportunity to meet Mindy Sterling, known for her role as Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers film series. Mindy Sterling will be joined by Keone Young, who has hundreds of on-screen and voice over credits to his name including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars Rebels, G.I. Joe: Renegades, G.I. Joe and Transformers. Anime fans will be treated to meet and greet with Joe Ochman, who gave his voice to characters in Gundam Origins, Mobile Suit Gundam F91, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, The Little Polar Bear, Digimon: Digital Monsters, Naruto, Duel Master, Bleach, Pokemon Origins, and Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.

(Yellow Ranger) from Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, as well as Jackey Neyman Jones who starred in the cult classic Manos: The Hands of Fate. Comic book fans will have a chance to get commissions and sketches from Chris Marrinan who worked on classic titles like Excalibur, Wonder Woman, Nova, Doctor Strange, and Matt Haley whose credits include The Defenders, Superman, Wonder Woman ‘77. Attendees will be able to get autographs and photos with their favorite actors and artists, attend panels with the special guests, shop from various exhibitors and creators and play free video games. The program also features a kids and adult cosplay contest with cash first prizes. Show open 10 am - 5 pm at Ramada Medford Hotel and Convention Center Saturday, May 12th, 2018. All ages are welcome. Tickets available online at www.meadowlarkcomiccon.com (adult 12+ $10, kids 5-12 $5) or at the door (adult 13+ $15, kids 512 $8). Kids under 5 always free.

Also appearing at Meadowlark Comic Con are Alison MacInnis (Pink Ranger) and Sasha Craig


A new series designed to h hellp l preschool-age h l children n explore the arts and cr c eativity starts February 19

Monday – Friday @ 8 am