AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grants Pass Oregon. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/grants-pass-or 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grants-pass-or https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:33:25 -0500 Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kate-brown-orders-flags-lowered-to-halfstaff-in-recognition-of-national-fallen-firefighters-memorial-day-31477816-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kate-brown-orders-flags-lowered-to-halfstaff-in-recognition-of-national-fallen-firefighters-memorial-day-31477816-grants-pass-or.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us in celebrating the Christmas Season Activities and Refreshments: Life of Christ Room Enjoy a calm, peaceful gallery with art of the life of https://www.americantowns.com/news/grants-pass-community-nativity-festival-2022-31495653-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grants-pass-community-nativity-festival-2022-31495653-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Salem, OR—Governor Tina Kotek today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset February 15 to honor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-tina-kotek-orders-flags-lowered-to-halfstaff-in-honor-of-fallen-gresham-firefighter-brandon-norbury-31535118-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-tina-kotek-orders-flags-lowered-to-halfstaff-in-honor-of-fallen-gresham-firefighter-brandon-norbury-31535118-grants-pass-or.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule Of Events: Thursday May 25th 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm: Davis Shows Carnival "Family Day" $4 per ride 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Bingo at Riverside Park https://www.americantowns.com/news/boatnik-festival-2023-31549959-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/boatnik-festival-2023-31549959-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule Of Events: Thursday May 25th 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm: Davis Shows Carnival "Family Day" $4 per ride 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Bingo at Riverside Park https://www.americantowns.com/news/boatnik-festival-2023-31549960-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/boatnik-festival-2023-31549960-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced federal https://www.americantowns.com/news/hoyle-salinas-merkley-and-wyden-lead-on-legislation-to-renegotiate-the-siletz-and-grand-ronde-tribes-hunting-fishing-and-gathering-agreements-31568290-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hoyle-salinas-merkley-and-wyden-lead-on-legislation-to-renegotiate-the-siletz-and-grand-ronde-tribes-hunting-fishing-and-gathering-agreements-31568290-grants-pass-or.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Porchfest is a fun, free, family-friendly music festival taking place on the front porches of vintage homes in the historic NW Washington Blvd, Grants https://www.americantowns.com/news/porchfest-2023-31582488-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/porchfest-2023-31582488-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Events: Entertainment: Wednesday - 8/9 Opening Act: Gretchen Owens Colt Ford - 6:30 PM Colt Ford live https://www.americantowns.com/news/josephine-county-fair-2023-31598426-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/josephine-county-fair-2023-31598426-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Indigenous peoples, dress to represent your TRIBE! Everyone is welcome to join us for a whole day of rich community, education, ART and celebration https://www.americantowns.com/news/native-american-heritage-month-festival-2023-31624152-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/native-american-heritage-month-festival-2023-31624152-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 7th Annual Holiday Gift & Chocolate Festival is Nov. 18-19th at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass!  From handmade Arts https://www.americantowns.com/news/holiday-gift-and-chocolate-festival-2023-31627268-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/holiday-gift-and-chocolate-festival-2023-31627268-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We encourage all community members to participate in providing entertainment during The Grants Pass Community Nativity Festival! If you would like to https://www.americantowns.com/news/grants-pass-community-nativity-festival-2023-31628439-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/grants-pass-community-nativity-festival-2023-31628439-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500   UScellular invested more than $19 million in its Oregon network in 2023. This includes network upgrades and 5G modernizations that enhanced https://www.americantowns.com/news/uscellular-announces-19-million-state-investment-incl-over-32000-to-local-boys-and-girls-club-31652986-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/uscellular-announces-19-million-state-investment-incl-over-32000-to-local-boys-and-girls-club-31652986-grants-pass-or.html Business and Professional Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LET'ER BUCK BUTTERCUP! LET'ER RIP TATER CHIP!! The 11TH Annual Rogue Valley Rough Stock Rodeo is back Friday April 12th, 2024 is Patriot Night at https://www.americantowns.com/news/11th-annual-rogue-valley-rough-stock-rodeo-31654438-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/11th-annual-rogue-valley-rough-stock-rodeo-31654438-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Boatnik Is An Annual Festival Held In Riverside Park In Grants Pass, Oregon Over Memorial Day Weekend For More Than 60 Years. There Is No Admission To https://www.americantowns.com/news/boatnik-festival-2024-31658802-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/boatnik-festival-2024-31658802-grants-pass-or.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s an important reminder to drivers everywhere that they should practice safe driving habits https://www.americantowns.com/news/uscellular-offers-tech-tips-to-help-avoid-distracted-driving-31661089-grants-pass-or.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/uscellular-offers-tech-tips-to-help-avoid-distracted-driving-31661089-grants-pass-or.html Business and Professional Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500