February 2012

  • 2012 Josephine County Master Gardener Program

    Date: 
    01/12/2012 - 03/29/2012
    Location: 
    OSU Extension Auditorium, 215 Ringuette St., and Grants Pass

    The classes start at 9:00 a.m. and go until 4:00 p.m. with an hour off for lunch. Classes are held at the OSU Extension Auditorium, 215 Ringuette St., and Grants Pass. Registration is open now and has limited space. The course costs $100 which covers material fees.

    Cost: 
    $100
  • A Delicate Balance

    Date: 
    01/20/2012 - 02/05/2012
    Location: 
    Barnstormers Theatre 112 NE Evelin Ave

    Showtimes: 8:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2:00 p.m. Sundays and Third Saturday
    For more information and to buy tickets, please visit the Barnstormers Theatre website.

    Cost: 
    .
  • The Wiseman Gallery presents: Jennifer Nelson

    Date: 
    02/01/2012 - 02/24/2012
    Location: 
    The Wiseman Gallery at Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy

    Medium: Ink on paper
    Description: Ink on paper series influenced by folk tales, myths, fables, and legends that communicate cultural ideals and beliefs.
    For more information, please visit the Wiseman Gallery website or call (541) 956-7339.

    Contact Phone: 
    541-956-7339
    Cost: 
    .
  • The Firehouse Gallery presents: Christopher St. John

    Date: 
    02/01/2012 - 02/24/2012
    Location: 
    The Firehouse Gallery Corner of 4th adn H St

    Figural paintings that use an abstract expressionist vocabulary of marks and forms to examine the notion of innocence and challenge the traditional origin myth. For more information, please visit the Firehouse Gallery website or call (541) 956-7339.

    Contact Phone: 
    (541) 956-7339
    Cost: 
    .
  • KEZI Eugene Boat and Sportsman's Show

    Date: 
    02/03/2012 - 02/05/2012
    Location: 
    Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR

    Huge outdoor recreation show featuring exhibitors, seminars and demonstrations. Great fun for the whole family.

    Contact Phone: 
    207-825-4143
    Cost: 
    $7
  • First Friday Art Night

    Date: 
    02/03/2012 - 12/28/2012
    Location: 
    Downtown Grants Pass

    Occurring on the first Friday night of the month (excluding January), Grants Pass comes alive with music and art. There are various shops, galleries and restaurants open late displaying local art and musical talent. It starts @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Call (541) 787-7357 for more information.

    Contact Phone: 
    (541) 787-7357
    Cost: 
    .
  • Oregon Polar Plunge

    Date: 
    02/03/2012 - 02/18/2012
    Location: 
    Medford, Eugene, Portland, Corvallis, Bend

    Thousands of people around Oregon run into icy cold water to raise money for Special Olympics Oregon. As a "plunger" you participate in one of the five plunges around the state. Maybe you join a team. Maybe not. Then you raise a minimum of $50 in pledges from friends and family (but the more you raise, the bigger your incentive prizes).

    Cost: 
    $50 in pledges
  • Florence Crab Crack

    Date: 
    02/04/2012
    Location: 
    Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Florence, OR

    Enjoy fresh Oregon Coast Crab. The feed includes all the trimmings, silent auction and loads of fun! All proceeds will benefit the hunger relief efforts of Florence Food Share. Advance ticket purchase required by January 25.

    Contact Phone: 
    888-968-4086
    Cost: 
    $25
  • First Saturday Park Walk

    Date: 
    02/04/2012
    Location: 
    Skinner's Butte Park, 200 Chesire St., Eugene

    Explore the ecology and management of Eugene's beautiful parks. Naturalists from the Outdoor Program at the River House will lead these free interpretive walks. Meet at Eugene Skinner's cabin.

    Cost: 
    Free
  • Native Planting at Cedar Mill Wetland

    Date: 
    02/07/2012
    Location: 
    Beaverton

    Wetlands Conservancy is recruiting "small group" volunteer leaders to assist on a massive volunteer day, where about 70-80 kiddos will be planting native plants in the Cedar Mill Wetland in Beaverton. This is the second annual volunteer planting day that Terra Linda third graders have participated in. We are so happy to host them again this year.

    Cost: 
    Free
  • KLCC Microbrew Festival

    Date: 
    02/10/2012 - 02/11/2012
    Location: 
    Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR

    Microbrew tasting featuring 50 breweries and over 100 beers from the West Coast and beyond. Enjoy live music, collaborative brew & homebrew competition. 21 and older.

    Contact Phone: 
    541-463-6030
    Cost: 
    $10 advance; $12 door; $1 tastes
  • Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours

    Date: 
    02/11/2012 - 02/26/2012
    Location: 
    North Powder - Elkhorn Scenic Byway

    On Saturdays and Sundays through February 26, experience a unique point of view with T & T Wildlife Tours. They provide Oregon's only horse-drawn elk viewing tours. Trips depart every half hour. Take exit 285 off Interstate 84 at North Powder - Anthony Creek Feed Site & Elkhorn Wildlife Area.

    Cost: 
    $8 adults; $6 children 12 & under
  • Live Music from Backward Saddle!

    Date: 
    02/11/2012
    Location: 
    Imperial River Co., 304 Bakeoven Rd., Maupin, OR. 97037

    Come enjoy a laid back evening with acclaimed band, Backward Saddle featuring Maupin Musicians Mark and Marty . Their music will have your toes tapping before you know it! So come on down, this is a show that should not be missed. The event takes place on February 11th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Imperial River Restaurant. For more information, please contact Pamela Nelson at pamela@deschutesriver.com.

    Contact Phone: 
    1-800-395-3903
    Cost: 
    FREE!
  • Solar Viewing

    Date: 
    02/11/2012
    Location: 
    Sunriver Observatory

    Photo: Southern Cross Astronomical SocietyPhoto: Southern Cross Astronomical SocietyJoin the Sunriver Observatory for solar viewing at the High Desert Museum from 11am-2pm.

    Cost: 
    See website
  • Hoodoo's Winter Carnival

    Date: 
    02/11/2012
    Location: 
    Hoodoo Recreation & Ski Area

    A day-long event that includes an ax-throwing booth, Frisbee golf, pie-eating contest, torchlight descent, fireworks show & the popular "Downhill Dummy" contest.

    Contact Phone: 
    541.822.3799
    Cost: 
    varies
  • Night Sky Viewing at Sunriver Observatory

    Date: 
    02/18/2012 - 02/19/2012
    Location: 
    Sunriver Observatory

    The Observatory will be open for Night Sky Viewing on President's Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19th. Should be some great viewing. Dress warmly.

    Cost: 
    $6 Adults, $4 Children
  • Josephine County Sheriff's Posse's Horse Show

    Date: 
    02/18/2012 - 02/19/2012
    Location: 
    Josephine County Fairgrounds1451 Farigrounds Rd

    Contact: Judy Gent at 541-474-7761 for more information

    Cost: 
    .
  • All That Jazz Dance Studio presents: "Dance Variations"

    Date: 
    02/18/2012
    Location: 
    Grants Pass Performing Arts Center 830 NE 9th St

    2/18/2012 7:00 PM
    An evening of dance for the whole family featuring All That Jazz Advanced Productions 2012 Austrian Performance Tour repertoire of new pieces in Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Dance Comedy, Contemporary and more. Special Guest Artists will contribute to the evening of entertainment as well.

    Cost: 
    $12
  • Zwickelmania: Oregon Brewery Tours

    Date: 
    02/18/2012
    Location: 
    Various Oregon breweries

    A free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon's breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers. Visit McMenamins High St., Rogue, Ninkasi, Oakshire, Brewers Union Local 180, Hop Valley. Shuttle available from Lane Events Center.

    Cost: 
    Free
  • Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour

    Date: 
    02/24/2012 - 02/25/2012
    Location: 
    Tower Theater, Bend Oregon

    Join The Environmental Center for two nights of award-winning films on mountain adventure and culture February 24 and 2 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend.

    Cost: 
    17.50 adv.; $30 both nights adv.; $20 day of show
  • Bridal Faire

    Date: 
    02/25/2012
    Location: 
    Josephine County Fairgrounds 1451 Fairgrounds Rd Flower Building

    Contact 476-3215 for more information.

    Cost: 
    .
  • Juried Artists "Where do we go from here?"

    Date: 
    02/29/2012 - 04/06/2012
    Location: 
    The Wiseman Gallery at rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy

    A juried small-format exhibit in recognition of women’s history month.
    For more information, please visit the Wiseman Gallery website.

    Cost: 
    .
  • Dorene Steggell "Oregon Northwest & Southeast"

    Date: 
    02/29/2012 - 03/23/2012
    Location: 
    The Firehouse Gallery Corner of 4th and H St

    Oil paintings of the open spaces, fields, and water of Oregon.
    For more information, please visit the Firehouse Gallery website or call (541) 956-7339.

    Cost: 
    .
  • Dorene Steggell "Oregon Northwest & Southeast"

    Date: 
    02/29/2012 - 03/23/2012
    Location: 
    The Firehouse Gallery Corner of 4th and H St

    Oil paintings of the open spaces, fields, and water of Oregon.
    For more information, please visit the Firehouse Gallery website or call (541) 956-7339.

    Cost: 
    .