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Applegate River Golf Club
Applegate River Golf Club is located
along the Applegate River between
Grants Pass and...
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Grants Pass & Josephine County
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tourism in Grants Pass
Grants Pass is quickly becoming a hot
spot for craft breweries, or microbreweries, and brewpubs. Several new ones
have.....
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July 2015
Gather The Family And Your Lawn Chairs This 4th Of July And Head To The
Josephine County Fair Grounds For The 2015 Josphine County Fireworks
Spectacular! There will be food, vendors and live music.
Location:
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Time:
7:30pm
Gates Open
9:30pm
Fire Spinning
Performance by Jesse Hart
8:00pm
Sound Stage Review
performing All
American Music.
Vendors on hand for food and drinks:
Bear Country Kettle Korn
Lost Liner - Assorted Sea Food
Casa Amiga
Smoke House BBQ
FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING
10:00pm
Fireworks Spectacular
Grants Pass & Jose
phine County
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Admission is FREE thanks to many
contributors in the community and
these sponsors:
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Summer Volunteers Needed - At the Chamber of Commerce
Join our great team of volunteers who
greet tourists, travelers, and locals
daily. Come into the Chamber Visitors Center and see all the wonderful
maps, regional guides and information available out to all coming to
Josephine County.
Find out how rewarding it is to talk,
listen and give information to thousands of vacationers on their way to
the Oregon Caves National Monument, Crater Lake National Park, the
Rogue River, and all our area has to
offer.
Call Sue or Linda at (541) 476-7717
or stop by The Chamber of Commerce 1995 NW Vine Street.
Every Thursday Morning at 10:30am Chamber
Chatter is Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union to
showcase what is happening in Josephine County.
Chamber Chatter is Fun and Informative while
discussions with the Morning Hosts of KAJO and
KLDR keep it lively and interesting.
Join us at 10:30am each Thursday Morning to Listen to Chamber Chatter and find out what is Happening in our Community for the Weekend.
Keep your radio dialed to 99.6 FM or 1270AM
10:30-11:00 am on Thursdays.
Coming this month on Chamber Chatter:
Summer Fun!
Greeter of The Month - Jodi Apland
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Greeter of the Month
June 2015 Greeter of the Month was:
Jodi Apland
One of the first things we did after opening our shop is join The
Grants Pass Chamber. We were invited by Joe Browell. We started
attending Wednesday morning Greeters meetings. The warmth and
support we received was so appreciated. Starting a new business can
be very scary. Mike and I invested our life savings, countless hours
and many a sleepless night into our business. With so much as risk;
failure wasn’t an option. I am so thankful for the business referrals
and relationships I’ve gained from The Chamber.
To my surprise in 2012 Apland’s received the Chamber’s “Small Business of the Year Award”. What a humbling experience. Now I have
the title “ Chamber Member of the Month”. Wow! The Grants Pass
Chamber does so much for our community. With so many deserving members to choose from; it’s an honor to be chosen. I feel privileged to be a part of the chamber family.
Anita Crew - Massage by Anita | Jodi Apland - Apland’s Autobody
Lance Colburn - K&L Chem-Dry
Special thanks to these individuals who are
dedicated to promoting and networking their
business every week.
U.S. CELLULAR OPENS INTERACTIVE, DIGITAL STORE IN Grants Pass, Oregon
Please join us on July 17, 2015 for our Grand Re-Opening event. Ribbon cutting with the
Chamber Ambassadors at 9am, followed by a customer appreciation BBQ between 11am and
2pm.
Grants Pass, OR – To make shopping for wireless service an easy and enjoyable experience
for its customers in Grants Pass, U.S. Cellular has remodeled a new retail location at 220 NE
Beacon Dr. The new high-engagement store layout shows off the latest devices, accessories
and technology, and it was designed with customers in mind.
“At U.S. Cellular, we focus on providing the best wireless experience for our customers through
positive store interactions and the most knowledgeable associates in the industry,” said Jeff
Heeley, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Northwest. “We’re thrilled to bring this high-concept
store to Grants Pass, and we encourage everyone to stop in and learn about how you can get
national coverage and a high-quality network that works where you live, work and play.”
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Member Focus
Applegate River
Golf Club
our annual Ducks vs Beavers Night
Golf tournament in August. We host
a weekly blind draw scramble event
on Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm for
Applegate River Golf Club is located anyone to come play in. For those
along the Applegate River between that are interested we offer both men’s
Grants Pass and Murphy at 7350 New and ladies’ league weekly play.
Hope Road. Our golf course features
nine scenic holes with mountain and More information is available by
water views at every turn. We welcome reaching the pro shop at 541-955the general public to come out enjoy 0480, email applegaterivergolf@hothe course, food and beverages either in tmail.com, our website www.applethe clubhouse or outside on the patio. gategolf.com, find us on Facebook at
Our picture perfect views make Apple- Applegate River Golf Club or Twitter
gate River Golf Club the perfect place to
hold your next company event, tournament or wedding.
Memberships are available for people
who would like to pay one set monthly
or annual fee to golf as much as they
like. There are single and family plans
available with optional add-ons like
cart use and unlimited range. All of
our members are also invited to take
advantage of the Oregon Sister Trails
program which is a collection of golf
courses throughout the state you can
play for a fraction of the normal rates.
Our members also receive a discount
on all merchandise purchased and ordered through the pro shop.
Throughout the summer we offer one of
the best rates on golf in the area when
you take advantage of our 2 for 1 green
fees special for tee times made in advance for after 1pm daily. Applegate
River Golf Club hosts approximately
twelve events a year for the public to
come out and participate in; including
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“Carnival Lights and
Country Nights”
2015 Josephine County Fair
Daily Attractions
Sea Lions Splash – includes daily stage shows
with Sea Lions
(OMSI) Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry – Interactive Displays
Annie the Clown and Cowboy Bob in “Butterscotch Block” – Entire space for children’s
activities
Open and Street Class Tuff Trucks
Saturday August 22nd
WGAS Motorsports Presents
Monster Trucks, Monster Ride Truck 8:30 PM
& Mud Racing
Britnee Kellogg
2013 American Idol Contestant
Covered Arena
Country Western Singer
Thursday August 20th
Knights of the Realm – Jousting
Competition
Rogue Mounted Archers
Sterling the Bubblesmith – Exciting ways to
blow huge bubbles
Hand to Hand Renaissance Type
Combat
Cowgirl Tricks Stage Shows
Midway Stage
Over the Top Stilt Characters
Saturday August 22nd
6:30 PM
Steve Keim – Shabby-Chic Entertainment
Horse Racing
2 Weekends Left
Wednesday August 19th
6:30 PM
Buckboard Rides from the Parking Area
4H, FFA and Open Class Animals & Exhibits Roger Lenstrom and the Bear Creek Band
Home Arts including Photography, Canning,
sewing, painting, quilting and much more
Flowers and Vegetables
Wide Variety of Fair Food and Commercial
Vendors
Paul Maurer Carnival – wristband presale
begins July 1 ends August 14th
Grandstands
Wednesday Aug 19th
McCaslin Rodeo
Bull riding, Barrels,and Rodeo Games
8:30 PM
Billy Lund and Whiskey Weekend
Thursday August 20th
6:30 PM to 10 PM
D J Night at the Fair with “Don
Monette”
Playing your request all evening
long!
Friday August 21st
6:30 PM
Stephanie La Torre
Sings Legendary Songs
Friday August 21th
8:30 PM
WGAS Motorsports Presents
Monster Trucks, Monster Ride Truck & Gretchen Owen
Powerful Country Western Singer
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GPMA Children’s Summer Workshops
Get ready for an incredible summer of kids’ classes starting in July through the middle of August. Registration forms are online at
www.gpmuseum.com or call the Museum to have one mailed to you. Classes will be held at the Museum. Cost is only $15 per class. Or
$20 for “comeback” classes. Workshop space is limited, pre-registration is required at least 5 days before classes. All supplies furnished.
This year’s schedule:
Print Making: $15 Ages 9+
Instructor: Kim de Young July 13 10am—Noon
In this class, we will learn the art of printmaking by choosing
an animal as the focal point of our art piece. You will first
collage a background habitat and then use relief printing to
create a series of repetitive animals moving across the page.
 Photography: $20 Ages 10—18
Instructor: Martha Gonzi July 14 & July 21 10am—Noon
Bring your digital camera to class and have a blast learning
how to take and print photos. This class includes a field trip
around downtown learning composition and perspective.
On July 21 we print your photos and talk about your work.
 Fantasy Mask Making: $15 Ages 6-10
Instructor: Judy Elliott July 15 8:45 am—Noon
Create a fantasy mask using many different materials.
 Creating an Art Journal: $20 Ages 10+
Instructor: Alison Dietz July 16 & August 12 Noon-3pm
Learn how to collect meaningful things to put in your journal.
Learn about writing a journal. Create wonderful drawings.
 Beaded Bracelets or Key Chains $15 Ages 9—12
Instructor: Camille McManus July 17 Noon—3 pm
Using elastic as the foundation, learn how to create fabulous
bracelets or key chains. Colorful and useful as well as a fashion statement.
 Hand-Built Clay Pots: $20 Ages 8+
Instructor: Jan Lacy July 22 and August 4 1pm—3pm
Make small containers using the pinch and coil methods, adding texture and finishing with bright glazes.
 Painting in Miniature: $15 Ages 12+
Instructor: Ron Anderson July 23 Noon—4 pm
Learn to create miniature paintings on wood.
 Learn about Eric Carl (“Hungry Caterpillar”) $15
Instructor: Cynthia Hewitt July 24 Noon—3 Age 8 +
As he makes his own paper and we copy that idea by making
pulled prints. When they are dry, we cut into collage pieces
to make pictures for a story.
 Pastels for Summer $15 Ages 8+
Instructor: Cynthia Hewitt July 29 Noon—3 8+
Learn to draw with pastels. Create a reverse picture with rubbing techniques.
 Beaded Macrame: $15 Ages 9+
Instructor: Stephanie Girdlestone July 31 Noon—3 pm
An old art modernized. Fun and easy to do yet spectacular
finished art pieces. Colorful and perfect for summer.
 Imaginary Creatures: $15 Ages 7+
Instructor: Karen O’Brien August 5 Noon—2 pm

We will experiment with fun drawing techniques. You will also
receive a booklet with more drawing exercises to work later.
 Rainbow Ribbon Dream Catcher: $15 Ages 10-15
Instructors: Dayna & Anna Ballinger August 6 1pm-3pm
Dream catchers can be made of many elements. These are
colorful and will delight everyone.
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“Kumihimo” Japanese Braiding $15 Ages 12+
Instructor: Beryl Hall Bauer August 11 Noon—3 pm
These braided bracelets are amazing. The patterns and colors will enchant you as you braid cord and thread together.
 Collage of Nature $15 Ages 9+
Instructors: Dayna & Anna Ballinger August 13 1-3pm
Gather feathers and flowers and wood and grasses. Mount
these to a base of wood and add bits of color. Fabulous!

Grants Pass Museum of Art
Children’s Summer Workshops 2015
Registration Form
Please mail this completed form and your check to Grants
Pass Museum of Art, P.O. Box 966, Grants Pass, OR 97528.
Make your checks payable to GPMA or drop off at the Museum at
229 SW G Street.
Tuesday through Saturday from noon—4pm.
Call if you have questions. 541-479-3290
Workshop space is limited.
Pre-registration is required 5 days before classes begin.
One registration form per class, per student.
Note: Emergency Release information must be filled out for
complete registration of children.
Student Name______________________Age:______
Parent Name _________________________________
Street Address________________________________
City________________________Zip_______________
Home Phone___________________________
Cell Phone_____________________________
Class Dates______________________Tuition_______
Full payment is required with registration.
Limited scholarships may be available.
Are you a member of the Museum? Yes___ No ____
(There is a $5.00 discount for Museum Members)
Would you like to add membership?
$30 individual/$60 family for one year membership)
Total $____________________
Payment Type:
____Check made out to Grants Pass Museum of Art
____Credit Card
Billing address and zip code for card if different from above:
Number on Card:______________________________
Exp. Date____ Amount to be charged:____________
Signature_____________________________________
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Grants Pass Museum of Art Children’s Summer Workshops
Get ready for an incredible summer of kids’ classes starting in July through the middle of August. Registration forms are
online at www.gpmuseum.com or call the Museum to have one mailed to you. Classes will be held at the Museum. Cost
is only $15 per class. Or $20 for “comeback” classes. Workshop space is limited, pre-registration is required at least 5 days
before classes. All supplies furnished.
Stop by Museum at 229 SW G Street or the Chamber of Commerce Office for registration forms.
Bear Vote!
Stop in at the Main or North Branch of Evergreen and vote for your favorite
bear themes for two new bears in 2016. Voting will end on Monday, September 7th. Themes will
be selected through the
voting process. The new
bears will be unveiled for
Memorial Day 2016.
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can improve the appeal and color of displayed merchandise and help drive sales.
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Rogue Community
College Begins
College Athletics
Program, Joins NWAC
Conference
preys@roguecc.edu or call 541-2457770. To see eligibility requirement,
visit NWAC at www.nwacsports.org/
nwaacc_documents/eligibility.php.
The athletics program will be funded
in large part by grants and commuFor the first time in its history, the nity support through the RCC FounRogue Community College Ospreys dation.
will offer athletics for students starting
in the fall of 2015. This offers a great Bieber pointed out that athletics innew opportunity for southern Oregon creases student graduation rates as
high school athletes to continue to com- student athletes must make academic
progress and get good grades to stay
pete in a sport and go to college.
eligible. National data collected by
The RCC Board of Trustees approved the NCAA has shown consistently
a college athletics program in Nov. that college athletes graduate at a
2014. The RCC Ospreys have joined higher rate (62 percent as opposed to
the Northwest Athletic Conference 59 percent) than other students.
(NWAC) and are sanctioned to field
Athletics can bring pride and raise
teams.
the reputation of a college, which
The Ospreys will start with men’s and attracts students. A 2009 study pubwomen’s soccer and cross country. “This lished in the Southern Economic
is a historic decision for RCC,” said Kori Journal found that schools that startEbenhack Bieber, athletic director and ed successful athletic programs had
vice president of student services. “We increases in enrollment and retenthank the Board for making this bold tion.
move and giving our students the opportunity to continue their educations Student athletes learn great leadership and life skills as well. As rewhile playing a sport they love.”
ported in Forbes in Oct. 2013, many
Bieber said the College is in the process companies prefer to hire student athof hiring coaches and is looking to re- letes because they have
cruit athletes now. Student athletes in- developed the ability
terested in competing with the Rogue to set goals, stick to a
Community College Ospreys should training program, and
contact the Athletic Department at os- achieve results.
“An athletics program attracts potential
students,” said Peter Angstadt, president
of RCC. “It will also be a source of pride
for our school, our students, and the
community. It can be a win for everyone.”
Rogue Community College will be in
the southern division of the conference
with rivals Chemeketa, Clackamas, Lane,
Linn-Benton, Mt. Hood, Portland, SW
Oregon, and Umpqua community colleges. NWAC sports include cross country, baseball, basketball, golf, softball,
soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. The Northwest Athletic Conference
is the parent organization for 35 community colleges located in Idaho, Oregon,
Washington and British Columbia.
To learn more about NWAC, visit www.
nwaacc.org.
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Grants Pass Tourism
Microbreweries
Gaining Macro
Attention
Grants Pass is quickly becoming a
hot spot for craft breweries, or microbreweries, and brewpubs. Several new ones have moved in just
in the past couple years, such as
Griess Family Brews, Climate City
Brewing, The Haul, Pour Authority and Frank N Stene’s. There is
also the ever-popular Wild River
Brewery that has been a local favorite for many years. Some make
craft brews onsite while others
host microbrews on tap. But what
exactly is a craft brewery?
One distinguishing feature is their
size. Craft brewers are small and
independently owned, producing
less beer than corporate breweries. Another distinction is their
use of ingredients. They often use
traditional ones, such as malted
barley, but also add unique flavors
for new tastes. They thrive on innovation and experimental brews.
For instance, Griess Family Brews
has created Jalepeño Amber and
Pumpkin Pie beers! Many craft
brewers work at brewpubs, which
is a term used for a pub or restaurant that brews their beer onsite.
We talked with brewmasters Travis Griess of Griess Family Brews
and Brandon Crews of Climate
City Brewing Co. to get a better
look at craft brewing in Grants
Pass. Griess Family Brews is locally owned and operated and they
have eight taps right now to host
four main beers and four to rotate
out as Travis creates different flavors. He chooses his ingredients
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based on what he likes, recommendations that he gets from others or to
expand their selection for customers.
Brandon, born and raised in Grants
Pass, spent time studying in England after graduation and brewing in
Portland, OR before returning home
and joining Climate City. He brews
flavors to compliment their up-scale
pub food and pizza, making some
standard styles as well as creating
seasonal and specialty brews. When
choosing ingredients for his brews,
Brandon tells us, “Just like a chef, it’s
about having an idea and knowing
your ingredients enough to turn that
idea into a great beer.” Craft brewing is a matter of learning different
flavors and trying them out. There
is trial and error, but Travis says it
well when he shared, “It’s fun when
you try one and it tastes really good.”
That success is what keeps them going. Both brewmasters enjoy the
process of not only making beer, but
creating fantastic flavors for beer
lovers to try.
Seeing the brewery scene grow in
Grants Pass is exciting for locals
and tourists who enjoy tasting new
beers. Having more microbrews in
town increases the collaboration
rather than the competition. Travis
is thrilled when new places come in
because, “It’s not competition. It’s
reinforcement.” New places means
more brewers to share ideas with and
more variety for customers. Brandon
says that “Grants Pass and Southern
Oregon as a region has also been
somewhat of an untapped area,” but
thanks to places like Griess and Climate City, Grants Pass is “tapping”
into the microbrew industry and will
no doubt see it grow in the years to
come.
TUESDAY NIGHTS
TH - AUG
JUNE 23
4RD
UST 5
4TH
6:30PM to 8:30PM
Salsa
Salsa Brava
Brava
Abbey
Abbey Road
Road LIVE!
LIVE!
July 7
Sound Stage Revue
July 14
Billy Lund & Whiskey Weekend
July 28
July 21
Kelly Thibodeaux & Etouffee
August 4
Special Thank You!
A very special thank you to the 2015 Concerts in the Park Sponsors and the volunteers. It is because of your amazing
support that this event is possible for the community.
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July Community Events
Jul 02
Concerts in the Park – Illinois Valley
Free concert in Jubilee Park
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jubilee Park 307 S Junction Avenue Cave Junction
Jul 1 – Aug 15
Lavender Festival
Williams/Applegate Valley, Grants Pass
Jul 03
Farmers Market
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jubilee Park
Jul 03
First Friday Live
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Downtown Grants Pass
Jul 04
4th of July Fireworks Celebration 2015
Gates Open at 7:30 pm for this year’s
10:00 pm Fireworks Spectacular Begins
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Jul 04
Growers’ Market
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Corner of F and 4th St.
Jul 04
Saturday Artisan and Crafters Market
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5th St, between E and F Sts.
Jul 04 - Jul 05
Intreependence Day Party ~ Cave Junction
3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
300 Page Creek Rd, Cave Junction, OR 97523
Jul 07
Concerts in the Park 2015
Salsa Brava!
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Riverside Park
Jul 07
Winter Gardens in the Summer?
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Josephine County Extension Auditorium
Jul 09
Southwestern Oregon Mining & Aggregate Jobs
Development Summit 2015
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Jul 09
Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jul 10 - Jul 12
Corvette Weekend
26th Southern Oregon Corvette Association
The Taprock Events Center and Riverside Park.
Jul 10
Ribbon Cutting ~ Siskiyou Cellular Open House
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Siskiyou Cellular, 1610 Allen Creek Rd.
Jul 10
Illinois River Valley Arts Council
Second Friday Art Walk
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Throughout Cave Junction
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Poker Run & Show “N” Shine
Eagles Lodge # 2146 in Grants Pass
130 SE “J” St
Jul 11
Fly-In Breakfast – Grants Pass Airport
12:00 PM
Grants Pass Airport
1441 Brookside Blvd, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Jul 11
WE KNOW WHAT LOVE IS
TOBY FUND RAISER FOR ANIMALS
5:00 PM -8:00 PM
Merging Rivers Zen Practice Center
243 SW “J” St. Grants Pass, OR
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Float-Fly
9:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lake Selmac 2700 Lakeshore Dr, Selma
Jul 13 - Jul 25
“Annie Jr.” Theater Camp
12:00 PM
Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center
830 NE 9th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Jul 14
Concerts in the Park 2015
Abbey Road LIVE! - Beatles Review
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Riverside Park
Jul 16 - Jul 21
Western States Black Powder Shoot
12:00 PM
Sportsman Park 7407 Highland Ave, Grants Pass.
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Pacific Pro Pulling Series Truck and Tractor Pull
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Jul 20 - Jul 26
Back to the 50’s
Downtown Grants Pass all week!
Jul 21
Concerts in the Park 2015
Sound Stage Review - 50s
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Riverside Park
Jul 23
Diner Night and Poker Run
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jimmy’s Classic Drive-in, Ric’s Corvette Bar & Grille,
Bob Drake Reproductions, Dairy Queen South, Sonic
Jul 24
Watch the Cosmos !! ~ GP Astronomers
Dusk to 10pm
Redwood Park, 1395 Dowell Rd
Jul 24
Classic Car Pre-Show and Ice Cream Social
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Parking lot on F Street between 4th and 5th Streets
Jul 24
Pie and Ice Cream Social
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
508 SW 5th St ( and “J” St)
Jul 24
Friday Night Special! Classic Car Lineup
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Corner of 6th and G Streets, Downtown
Jul 25
Siskiyou Folk & Bluegrass Festival
Lake Selmac Trout Pavilion
Jul 25
Classic Car show-n-Shine
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Riverside Park
Jul 25
Back to the 50’s FREE Children’s Games!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
409 SE 7th Street
Jul 25
Classic Car Cruise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6th and 7th Streets - Main Route, Downtown
Jul 18
Concert Fundraiser
A Country Tribute to The Wounded Warrior
Barrel Bonanza Ranch, 5353 Lower River Rd.
Jul 28
Concerts in the Park 2015
Whiskey Weekend - Country
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Riverside Park
Jul 18
Enlightened Living Faire
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Josephine County Fairgrounds
Jul 30
Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jubilee Park 307 S Junction Avenue Cave Junction
Jul 18
Saving Wildlife Fundraiser
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Rd. Grants Pass
Jul 30
Merlin Concerts in the Park
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Merlin Community Park 100 Acorn St, Merlin
Please visit our website www.grantspasschamber.org for
additional details on these events.
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Our Newest Members
Erickson Dental Care
Josephine County Council of Realtors
1224 NE 7th St., Grants Pass
Contact: Sten Erickson DMD
900 SE 8th St, Suite 100, Grants Pass
Contact: Nancy Pipitone
(541) 476-3419
Email: dr.sten.erickson@gmail.com
Website: www.ericksondentalcare.com
Category: Dentistry
Erickson Dental Care is a family dental practice making people smile every day! They focus on delivering high quality, long-lasting dental work to
the people of the Rogue Valley and are centrally located in Grants Pass, OR.
Erickson Dental Care consists of husband and wife team Sten and Rachel
Erickson as well as Sten’s parents Mart and Linn Erickson. With exceptional
staff and a gentle touch, you are sure to feel at ease in this office.
Legal Shield
Medford/Grants Pass
Contact: David Samples
(541) 292-1625
Email: davidsamples01@gmail.com
Website: www.davidsamples.net
Category: Legal Services
Legal Shield services include Personal Legal Advice (Unlimited), 24/7 Emergency Access, Letters/Calls made on your behalf, Lawyers Prepare your will,
living will, health care Power of Attorney, Traffic related issues, IRS Audit
Assistance, Civil Trial Defense (for covered situations), Family/Domestic
Services, and more.
BNB Gifts and More
Grants Pass
Contact: Bob Lampshire
(541) 414-1505
Email: nancy@roguevalleyrealors.org
Website: www.roguevalleyrealtors.org
Category: Real Estate
The Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS® (RVAR) is a trade association
comprised of individuals who are engaged in various facets of the real estate business and are chartered by the National Association of REALTORS®
(NAR). RVAR’s primary objective is to serve the interests of its membership.
RVAR strives to be the central source of real estate information and services
within the community. Through RVARs association with the Oregon Association of REALTORS® (OAR) and NAR, the viewpoints of our members
and the owners of real property are represented in all levels of government.
The Southern Oregon Multiple Listing Service, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rogue Valley Association of REALTORS®.
Brookdale Grants Pass Pointe
1400 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass
Contact: Teresa Hardesty
(541) 474-2838
Email: Teresa.daves@brookdale.com
Website: www.brookdale.com
Category: Memory Care
Brookdale Grants Pass Pointe is a Memory Care community, which include
Alzheimer’s care and Dementia care facilities, consist of specially designed
living spaces and supporting environments for those who are living with
cognitive challenges brought on by Alzheimer’s care and dementia. These
may include carefully considered flooring to reduce problematic patterns for
those with Alzheimer’s or dementia and wall colors that help them to find
the way. The dementia care environment helps cue its residents in their daily
lives. Areas of the community are set up for safe engagement in activities
such as gardening, kitchen work, and other life skills that provide purposeful
and meaningful successful moments.
(541) 226-2365
Email: bob@bnbgiftsandmore.com
Website: www.bnbgiftsandmore.com
Category: Home Décor
BNB Gifts and More has a variety of products from kitchen, furniture, outdoor/Patio. Candles and candle holders, Wind Chimes, TV/Movie collectables and much, much more!
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AllCare Health
Oil Can Henry’s
American Leasing & Financial
Oregon Pour Authority
Ausland Group
Pita Pit
Bank of the Cascades-S
Pro Electric, Inc.
BNB Gifts and More
RE/MAX Ideal Brokers, Inc - RG
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley
Royale Gardens Health & Rehab Center
Goodwill-Medford
Staples #613
J. Austin Coin & Jewelry
The Cigar Cave, LLC
McMurray and Sons Energy Management
The Salvation Army
New Hope Christian School
Chamber of Commerce
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CHAIR/ Nelson Maler
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TREASURER/ Doug Bradley
Holiday Inn Express
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Grants Pass & Josephine County
Chamber of Commerce
1995 NW Vine Street, Grants Pass OR 97526 CHAIR-ELECT/ Brandon Bretl
Rogue Community College
Phone: 541.476.7717
Fax: 541.476.9574
1ST VICE CHAIR/ Nathan Sleadd
gpcoc@grantspasschamber.org
Sleadd’s, Inc.
www.grantspasschamber.org
Colene Martin
President/CEO
cmartin@grantspasschamber.org
Sue Brown
Business Director
sue@grantspasschamber.org
PAST-CHAIR/ J.R. Wheeler
Wells Fargo Bank
Board of Directors
Kelsy Ausland - Ausland Group
Cassie Callas - KAJO/KLDR
Win Howard - Asante/Three Rivers
Community Hospital
Linda Bradley
Jeff Hyde - Evergreen Federal Bank
Marketing
lbradley@grantspasschamber.org David Kelly - Kelly’s Automotive
Steve Roe - Roe Motors
Freddy Sennhauser - Mid Rogue IPA
Art Dyer
Customer Service Representative Rick Terwilliger - Rogue Coffee Roasters
adyer@grantspasschamber.org
Jason VanDusen - VanDusen Design
Tony Venuti - The Venuti Group
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Jo Co Sportsman Association
Jodi Wainwright, Jodi the Author
Darlene Dart, People’s Bank
1012 NW 6th St. • Grants Pass, OR 97526
Nancy Venuti
Oregon Principal Broker, CRS
nancy@grantspasshomes.com
Office: 541.476.9616
800.906.9616
Cell: 541.660.0612
GrantsPassHomes.com
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