April 22, 2018
a newsletter about current events & updates
Greetings!

There are some things that are date specific and couldn't wait until a May eNews - so here's the latest. Amazing things to do.

Shameless plug for the Grants Pass Museum of Art - we now have music. We have joined a group that includes independent musicians from all over the world. They like to stop here and there on their west coast tours. They are all truly amazing and so worth enjoying. The next concert is this Friday, April 27 at 7pm. It's Sara and Kenny - a great duo from Wisconsin. Don't miss it!

Next thing not to miss - if you have a child or grand child or know of children between the ages of 0-5 - Josephine County with some amazing sponsors and the library is bringing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here. Scroll down and you will find more information in the opportunities section. This is a HUGE and very exciting venture. Early childhood education and literacy are so important. This is one way to have both. IT'S FREE! It goes live May 1. Don't miss out.

Enjoy!
Hyla

p.s. In many cases the images below can be clicked to link to a website. I try and do that whenever there are tickets to purchase or other reasons to link.
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opportunities
JOB OPENING!

Program Manager for Josephine County Foundation
The Josephine County Foundation is looking for a flexible part-time individual. Duties of the job includes but not limited to: working with high school students and board members, website updating, social media posting, writing newsletter, answering phone, event planning, attend community events, hold meetings, attend board meetings, fundraising and assist in grant writing, set deadlines, delegation of duties, communication and computer skills such as Word, Excel, and more.
Personality Traits Looking For: working with youth, powerful delegator, inviting and compassionate, approachable and value the process of growth.
Due by: May 2nd, 2018
Send resume, cover letter, references to: Josephine County Foundation, PO Box 673, Murphy, OR 97533.
Visit Website for more information about the Josephine County Foundation: www.jcfserves.org

workshops and classes
events and things to do
TICKETS TO GO ON SALE MAY 10
This year there are eight gardens to visit. SAVE THE DATE!
music events
Porchfest will take place on Saturday, June 16 th  from noon to 3:00pm in the NW Washington Blvd. neighborhood. Following last year’s successful event, Porchfest 2018 will feature more musicians (over 110 signed up so far), more food vendors, and a new feature this year, “Porchfest Marketplace” in Lawnridge Park, where artists, artisans, and crafters will be selling their wares. Those wishing to reserve booth space in “Marketplace” may contact us through our website at www.porchfestgrantspass.org.
visual art happenings
GRANTS PASS__________________________________________________
Museum hours:
10am - 5pm Tues - Sat
Admission is always free

229 SW G Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526

541-479-3290

www.gpmuseum.com
SPONSORED BY THE REDWOOD NURSERY
MEDFORD______________________________________________________________
JACKSONVILLE__________________________________________________________
ASHLAND_______________________________________________________________
RANDALL DAVID TIPTON
performing arts happenings
Barnstormers Theater in Grants Pass__________________________________________
Camelot Theater in Talent___________________________________________________________
OSF
summer things for children
book nook
Nancy Clark began her career as a Rocket Scientist for NASA. Better known now as an abstract artist she has created a workbook for having a happier life.
Leslie Compton found a box of vintage postcards did three years of research to find out more. This book is a fascinating look at Teddy Roosevelt's White Fleet.
Anne Brooke is a wonderful water color artist and the owner of Art Presence Gallery in Jacksonville.
The images are charming and you can learn a bit about each building!
Marie Neder has created a journal for daily musings and recording thoughts and health and more. She is also a great photographer and lives in Grants Pass.
the monthlies
Grants Pass from 5 pm - 9 pm
Historic downtown and nearby.
Grants Pass Fruitdale Grange - First Sundays
1 pm - 3 pm. Bring a snack to share.
First Monday of each month. Different locations.
Check Facebook to locate.
Figure Drawing at the Grants Pass Museum of Art
Second Wednesday from 7 pm - 9 pm
$5 per person. Bring your own supplies.
Poetry Sharing
Second Friday Poetry Night
Grants Pass Museum of Art.
Free to the public (donations welcome)
Read poetry and/or listen to others 
April's optional theme is "River Travel"
7 pm - 9pm (bring refreshments to share!)
For more information, Please call   541-479-3290
Authors Innovative Marketing 
We are published authors who share information to better market our books.
AIM   meets on the first Tuesday of each month, from    2:30 to 4:00 p.m.,
in the Creation Room,    at Brookdale Independent Living, 
1357 Redwood Circle, third floor, with parking in rear of building.
The Josephine County Artists' Association meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at the Fruitdale Grange.
The meetings are from 6:30 - 8:30 and are free. The public is invited. Exception - January and February the meetings are from 1pm - 3pm in the afternoon due to potential inclement weather.
Southern Oregon Society of Artists, Inc.
4th Monday of each month Jan-October (Except May when they will meet on the 3rd Monday)
Where: Medford Library
Demonstrations and Critiques of Artwork
Link to the website: sosa-inc.org
the weeklies
Chess sponsored by The Josephine Community Libraries
BINGO - EVERY WEEK
EVERY SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY
ARTS & CRAFT BUILDING
SUNDAYS - 12 NOON - 5 PM
WEDNESDAYS - 6 PM - 10 PM
Weekly Life Drawing at the museum.
Most Mondays from 1-3pm. 
$5 per person.
Call 541-479-3290
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Second Saturday of each month

9am - Noon in Grants Pass

At the Women's Health Center
community calendar links
Grants Pass and Josephine County information
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon has an event calendar on their website.
Go there and register your events if you so choose! 
Brand new and easy to use
Information about the
Illinois Valley
Information about the Applegate and surrounding areas
Grants Pass
Travel Information
Good for "Staycations" too!
bottom of the page treat
Normally I don't link to videos over 3 minutes long. However, this one is too good not to share. The Modern Museum of Art (MOMA) worked on this to make it clearer. It's very interesting. I can't believe the hats!
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