If you didn't take my advise last year to go snowshoeing, you really missed out a fun activity that your whole family can do!  Crater Lake offers Free, Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Hikes every Saturday & Sunday at 1:00 p.m.  This event is going on now through the month of April The hikes cover a mile of moderately difficult terrain through forest, meadows and along the crater's rim, and last for about 90 minutes.  This is so much fun and great exercise.  If you don't have snowshoes, they will provide them free of charge, so you don't have any excuse.  Make your reservation today by calling:  541-594-3100 

2009 Citizens of the Year

Events at the Library
The next lecture in our Community Discussion series will be on Wed. February 10^th from 7:00-8:30 in the meeting room.  Our speakers will be Prakash Chenjeri and Daniel Morris, both professors from SOU.  They will be speaking about “The American Character:  The Power of Individualism and Volunteerism.”  

33rd Annual Rod & Custom Show is a fun family event benefiting children with disabilities

This Southern Oregon event has raised over $412,000 for charity

CENTRAL POINT, OR – Over 100 selected hot rods, custom cars and specialty vehicles from throughout the western states will show off at the 33rd Annual Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Show charity event, presented by the Rogue Valley Street Rods club, February 20 and 21. The event takes place indoors in the Compton Arena, Padgham Pavilion, and the Robert and Phyllis Mace Watchable Wildlife Center , as well as in the Olsrud Arena, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds & Expo Park in Central Point, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Proceeds from the Rod & Custom Show go to local children diagnosed with developmental diseases and disabilities. These children are served by the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) of the Oregon Health and Science University . Last year’s show drew nearly 7,000 in attendance and raised $31,500 for the CDRC. In its 32-year history, the Rod & Custom Show has raised over $412,000 for charities, with $400,385 going to the CDRC. This year’s featured CDRC Child is Abby, a six-year-old local resident. In all, Rogue Valley Street Rods is assisting 60 children and their families this year throughout Southern Oregon, including Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Curry and Lake counties.

Vehicles of special interest include Tim and Pat Smith’s Bonneville Salt Flats car, with a body from an F-105 drop fuel tank and powered by a 1954 Olds 324 engine. The Florence couple’s vehicle also boasts six Stromberg 97’s on a 1950’s Edelbrock manifold, with a Columbia two-speed rear end.

Ken Silva, from Redding , will show his white 1956 Ford F-100 pickup, 2009 Best of Show winner, Orland , California . 

Ray Dalke, from Grants Pass , will feature his red 1941 Ford Convertible, powered by a balanced and tweaked 350, 700 r-4 tranny, and featuring a full leather interior.

Bob Grover, also from Grants Pass , was a best of show winner at Las Vegas with his 1981 Peterbuilt show truck. The vehicle is bright red and chrome with ceramic tile floorboards.

Mark Daley of Thunder Struck Custom Bikes won the "Artistry in Iron Master Builders Championship" in Las Vegas with his custom “Sniper." The bike took 1st place in the by-invitation-only contest. Only 20 builders were selected to compete and Daley won it all to become a National Champion. This creation will be on display.

In addition to the vehicles on display, the 2010 Rod & Custom Show will host a raffle for a Chevrolet 350 Motor, a Chevy Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission, a certificate for $500 in tires or wheels, $500 in groceries and a Rogue River dinner trip for four. Kids can enter a drawing for one of two bicycles and a third bike will be raffled off. Adding to the fun will be valve cover races and a coloring contest. There will be refreshments and three free $100 drawings. In the Padgham Pavilion, the Mace Center and the Olsrud Arena, 70 vendors will have commercial and product displays. Cars will be for sale in the “Car Corral.”

Admission is $7 for adults, $2 for kids 6-12 and free for five and younger. There is also free admission to members of the military in uniform. Parking is free.

About the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
The CDRC is the region’s most comprehensive resource for children with special needs. It helps empower children, teens and adults to lead the most productive and rewarding lives possible regardless of their disability or health needs. The CDRC primarily treats kids who have diagnoses of either cerebral palsy or developmental delay. Other diagnoses include spina bifida, behavioral problems, craniofacial disorders or genetic syndromes. The money generated by the Rod & Custom Show helps buy needed items like braces, special shoes, wheelchairs, computers and conversions of vans for wheelchair lifts.

About Rogue Valley Street Rods
Rogue Valley Street Rods, organized in 1975 and now over 190 members strong, is the oldest active club of its kind in Southern Oregon . It was one of only two Northwest auto clubs to earn Eagle One Industries' 2001 and 2009 Award of Merit recognizing work toward community involvement and charitable causes.

For more information, contact: Ron Peil, Marketing Chair, Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Show , at (541) 621-3350 or r-l-peil@charter.net; or Troy Boyd, Sponsorship Chair, Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Show , at (541) 944-2096 or troyboyd@earthlink.net.

The URCC will be having their 17th Annual Chili Cook-off and dessert auction on February 27th.  This event starts at 5:30.  If you would like to sign-up to bring a dessert, stop by the Upper Rogue Community Center located behind the City Hall.  Taste the "Best" Chili in town for $5.00 per individual or $11.00 for a family of 3 or more!  For more details call 541-878-2702

Winners of the Chili Cook-off

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Don't miss the Cool Club Open House on April 21st from 4:00p.m.-6:30p.m!  The Cool Club is inviting the public to come and see how "Cool" the Cool Club is, and why it is so important to support the youths of our community.  Their future depends on what they learn and achieve while growing up.  The Cool Club gives them the opportunity to grow and become a role model in society...

Queen's Day Dinner sponsored by the URCC will be held on April 30th.  For more details call 541-878-2702

The Shriner’s will be in Shady Cove for their ceremonial to initiate new candidates April 30^th & May 1^st.  On May 1st the Shriner's will be having a fun filled parade going down Highway 62 starting at the City Hall at 10:00 and ending at the Edgewater Inn at 11:00.

If you are not familiar with the Shriner's.  Their main purpose is the children’s hospitals. There are twenty two hospitals in the United States, one in Canada and one in Mexico City. The children’s hospital in Portland averages 11,000 patients a year. The Portland hospital is a spinal care center.

There were twenty two children’s from a fire in Mexico that were transported to the Shriner’s hospital in Sacramento which specializes in burns, the other burn center is Galveston Texas .

One of the largest fund raisers for the Shriner’s is the Shrine Circus which travels throughout the United States . 

The Shriner’s have 193 Temples throughout the United States with two in Oregon, one in Medford (Hillah) and one in Portland (Al Kader).

Cinco De Mayo is on May 5th.  Come out to Shady Cove and eat on the river at Miguel's for a real treat.

The Upper Rogue Community Center ’s After School Program is hosting a Talent Show and Dessert Auction on Friday May 7th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Shady Cove. Download the Flyer here!

First Annual Outdoor Sporting Goods Sale to benefit the Cool Club will be held on Saturday May 8th  from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shady Cove Middle School Gym. Donations of rafting, fishing, camping, sports, exercise and field sports equipment, fishing and drift boats and any other outdoor equipment is needed. For more information call Carrie Beebe at 291-0061.
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Mother's Day falls on May 9th.  This time of the year in Shady Cove is absolutely beautiful.  Take your mom rafting, or kick back in one of our many restaurants.  Whatever you do, don't forget your mommy!

Shady Cove Citywide Yard Sale will be held on May 21st and 22nd.  This is a great time to collect all your unwanted treasures and make a little cash too!   Find just want you need in Shady Cove.

Public Service Day in Shady Cove will be held on May 22nd from 10:00-3:00 at the Fire Station.  Meet our new deputies, view the various emergency vehicle on display.  Download the Flyer with more information here!  

Shady Cove Citywide Cleanup May 28th & 29th -There is a good reason for this right after the yard sale!  Sometimes, what you thought would sell, unfortunately no one needed.  Feed the hungry dumpsters located at the Shady Cove Fire Department.  Numerous bins are filled at every event, thereby helping to cleanup the community. This event is for Shady Cove residents, only!  You will need a ticket to get into this event, which were included in this month's sewer bill.  If you did not get a ticket, please contact the City Hall.  Their number is listed below, or click on this link: City of Shady Cove   If you would like to volunteer, please contact the City of Shady Cove at:  541-878-2225.   

June 19th from 10-6Treat dad to a family-oriented Father’s Day event!  Everyone come wearing your favorite necktie and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, BBQ, ON-SITE CHAINSAW CARVERS, & ART BOOTHS throughout town.  Enter the Ugliest Necktie Contest to win a “prize”.  Don’t be surprised, though, if you lose your necktie as the next contribution to our Tie Trees.

Make sure to check out the “fly-tying” demos, provided by The Fishin’ Hole.  Enter the raffle for a free fishing trip down the scenic Rogue River.  Raffles available for free dinners at the new Madrone’s Kitchen & Wine Tavern & the newly-remodeled Rogue River Lodge. Download more information here!

For more information, call Kate Crowston, at:
Shady Kate's Boutique-541-821-2120

Father's Day falls on June 20th.  Shady Cove is truly a man's paradise.  Spend some quality time with your dad on the Rogue River.  

The Friends of the Shady Cove Branch Library invite you to attend the second Art in the Library Reception.  The reception will be held on June 29th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., refreshments will be served.

July 4th the Shady Cove Fire Dept will be participating in the Eagle Point Parade.  This parade draws a large crowd both with entries and spectators.  Bring a chair and enjoy your day celebrating our independence.  Don't forget your sunscreen!

10th Annual City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival-Right now, we are planning on July 10, 2010 starting at 10:10  If you would like to Volunteer for this event contact either Mary Gunderlock at: 541-951-6346 or Gary Endicott at 541-878-2870.  

City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival Press Release

Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival.  Throughout the years, festivals have always been a great way of bringing people together…and also play an important part of building a community.  The City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival is sponsored by the Shady Cove Business Association in cooperation with the City of Shady Cove .

The history of SPAM® products dates back to 1937, and was a cultural icon in the 40’s.  During World War II, sales of SPAM® products soared. In part because it requires no refrigeration, Spam® products were perfect for the military and became a standard K-ration for U.S. soldiers.

Today, you can visit the SPAM® Museum at 1937 SPAM Boulevard , Austin , Minnesota and also go the official Website at:  www.spam.com.  Shady Cove has been known for one-day of celebrating this tradition, along with many other cities across the USA .

Keep the tradition alive!  Visit the “10^th Annual City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival” on July 10, 2010 from 10:10am-4:00 pm.  Enjoy SPAMBURGER® hamburgers, hot dogs, hamburgers, beer garden, live music, vendor booths, Kids Carnival, and many other attractions.  Jackson County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse by special appearance.  

Vendors are encouraged to participate in this event.  A Vendor’s space for this event is just $30 for a 10x10. Vendor’s can also purchase a 10x20 space for $55.00.  Electrical is $10.00 extra for this event.  The SPAM® booth will return this year featuring assorted collectible gift items!  

All Vendor participants must complete an Entry Form and return it along with their check prior to June 10^th.  Checks are to be made out to City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival, P.O. Box 620, Shady Cove, OR   97539.  If you are in the area, you can pick up an entry form at Books 'N More.

All New this year is the "Stationary Parade."  This is a great way to show you creativity and win some moola at the same time!  The Entry Fee is only $25.00.

For additional information call the City of Shady Cove SPAM® Festival hotline at: 541-951-6346, or email us at: spamfestival@mighty.net

SPAM and SPAMBURGER are registered trademarks of Hormel Foods, LLC and used with permission here.  Hormel Foods is not associated with or a sponsor of this event.  

Labor Day is September 6th

If you can't go to Germany for OctoberFest, then make sure that you join in the spirit at the URCC on October 2nd.  For more details call 541-878-2702

Pantry Dinner will be held on October 16th.  This event is sponsored by the URCC.  For more details call 541-878-2702

Every year, organizations in the Rogue Valley give thanks to the many people in our community that are less fortunate.  The URCC will be having their Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner.  For more details call 541-878-2702.

Friends of the Library are planning a book sale this month, date to be announced!  Check back for more details!

Join the URCC for Christmas Dinner.  Every year this event gets bigger and bigger and the hearts of everyone at the URCC open up more and more.  If you would like to volunteer, please call 541-878-2702.