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Jacksonville, OR

TRISH BAIRD CRS, GRI

Your Personal Real Estate Professional

Phone: 541-601-1737 Windermere/Van Vleet & Associates, Inc. 1117 E. Jackson Medford • 541-779-6520

East Medford, OR

Custom Home On Over 43 Acres!

3br/2.5 bath with views of both Dutchman’s Peak & Little Applegate Valley. Home is constructed to commercial standards, well cistern holds 2000 gl under 60 psi. Solarium/greenhouse, rainwater storage, private guestroom sepearate from main house! See page 7 for more details.

9595sterlingcreekrd.com • $499,900

Grants Pass

VICKI FLETCHER

541-821-6922

FINISH LINE REAL ESTATE LLC

When The Race Is On To Buy or Sell Real Estate

541-773-3113

201 W. Main Ste 1A, Medford www.FinishLineRealEsate.com

Classic Style East Medford Home Built with family in mind! Plenty of storage, bonus room, granite counters breakfast nook, hardwood floors & stainless appliances in kitchen. Downstairs master opens to garden & patio. South facing back yard also creates a lot of light and warmth in the home. Dual zone HVAC, small RV/Boat parking and a easy to care for landscaping. $444,900

Alice Headley Don Dixon 541-690-8416

www.headleydixon.com

www.crystalspringsdrive.com

Central Point, OR

Beautiful Craftsman Style Home

One Of A Kind Property w/Amazing Views!

Located in Lincoln Meadows Subdivision near the All Sports Park. Home features granite counter tops and hardwood floors. 4 bedrooms with large master bedroom with double sinks and soaking tub. Large yard room for entertaining! #2958751 $264,900

Remodeled 3br/2 ba home w/tons of upgrades! Gorgeous, flat 1 acre with unobstructed views & 4-car finished garage/shop. Hicory cabinets, island, built in bar, gas range, stainless appliances & huge pantry.

Master w/walk-in closet, private bath w/custom tile shower. 12’x12’ pump/garden shed, new fencing & gates, RV parking. #2957262

DON MCCOY EcoBroker® 541-773-8200

$339,900

Is

Feature Story > Pg.10

THE BEST TIME TO BUY?

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When Quality Matters!

Custom additions to this 3 br/2 ba home in ‘07. Located very close to hospitals, grocery stores & shopping on a private neighborhood cul-de-sac. Oversized front porch, nice back porch perfect for outdoor entertaining. Room for trailer/RV next to home.

Single level home with wonderful attention to detail including extra insulation between bedroom walls for added privacy. Perfect for first time home buyer or retiring buyer. Check it out today! #2958012

$249,900

9.27 Country Acres!

Privacy & quiet at the end of a country road! 1671 sq.ft. 3br/2ba ranch style home w/lg. front room & picture windows. Located less than 8 mls. to Grants Pass in the beautiful Applegate Valley area. 3 car attached carport & second hay storage/carport. 2 tax lots, one with house & 3.92 ac, the 2nd is adjoining with 5.31 ac for plenty of privacy & land to play on. Adjoining 5 acres may also be purchased. Call Bill for details on making this your 14.27 ac. homestead! #2957728

$257,500

44 Ac Homestead!

Mountain & valley views plus a quaint ranch home have been lovingly cared for! Covered patio and large picture window for enjoying the views! Ponds, springs, a well for your water needs, and abundant wildlife on this incredible property. 2 story workshop with equipment carport, upstairs storage rooms and a drive-thru main level for tractors, atv’s or cars. Good sized detached garage/shop, garden & so much more! Includes a 2nd site with well to build an additional home! #2957020

$499,000

3 Homes on 19 Acres!

Ready for your chickens, goats, sheep, horses & cattle and YOU! 1920 2 story farmhouse is the original homestead with a 2009 3 bdrm 2 bath manufactured home on the west side and on the east side, a 2002 4 bd/2ba mfg. home. A sleeping cabin sitting on the seasonal creek is just the spot for guests. There is about 8 acres of pastures and homesites on the north side and about 11 acres of south pasture. There are numerous barn, sheds, a great workshop and storage & loafing sheds throughout the property, ready for you & your farm animals. And a nice year round pond flows from it also. Just a quick 30 minutes to Grants Pass. #2955649

$318,000

BILL McENANY Broker

541-301-1733 BillMc54@gmail.com

Keller Williams Realty Southern Oregon 555 NE “F” St, Grants Pass 800-264-9320 ext 110

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Realtors who put your Real Estate needs to “ High D efinition” Focusing on you with attention to every detail! .46 Acre in Desirable Griffin Creek Area!

Truly a rare find for a home on a .46 acre lot in the desirable Griffin Creek School District!

This home is close to shopping, urban amenities with the country, rural feel. 3 Bedroom, 1 Full/1 Half/1 Three-Quarter Bath, den/ playroom possible conversion to a bedroom, PLUS detached 10x20 finished office maximizes the size, livable space, and utility of the home. This is an absolutely rare and amazing opportunity to purchase a home in a very desirable neighborhood. As one enters the home, the original hard wood flooring steals the show and the way space has been utilized is quite clever to maximize the homes utility. The nearly 1/2 acre lot has fruit trees and plenty of space to enjoy the Griffin Creek neighborhood. $259,900 #2959614

Classic Style East Medford Home Built with family in mind! Plenty of storage, bonus room, granite counters breakfast nook, hardwood floors & stainless appliances in kitchen. Downstairs master opens to garden & patio. South facing back yard also creates a lot of light and warmth in the home. Dual zone HVAC, small RV/Boat parking and a easy to care for landscaping. $444,900 www.crystalspringsdrive.com

Beautiful Home in Conveniently Located Hampton Place Area!

High vaulted ceilings and lots of large windows create an open, spacious feeling with plenty of natural light. The big, bright kitchen is filled with custom cabinetry, tile and a lighted walk-in pantry. The dining area has an arched window looking out over the welllandscaped front yard. There is a nice paver area out front with room to create a nice outdoor living space. The split floor plan gives the master suite a sense of privacy. Dual vanities, tile floors, big walk-in closet and patio access are a few of the special amenities that make it a personal retreat. The patio is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing, and the beautiful flower beds and shade trees have a complete sprinkler system for easy care. The back yard is fully landscaped and fenced. $242,900 #2958545

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TWO SEPARATE UNITS PLUS OWNERS ACCOMADATIONS | $699,000

Beautifully remodeled home was moved and taken to the studs in 2008, including a new foundation. This fantastic view home is in one of Ashland’s Premier locations, just a short walk to downtown. This versatile floor plan features a main home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a beautiful master suite with a spa style bathroom.

The studio apartment above the garage is completely self-contained, with its own entry and private deck. It would make a perfect unit for a family member, or could continue to be rented out. It could easily be connected to the main house to add additional living space. Both the main house and the master suite have their own washer/dryer hookups. #2956472

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED FAMILY HOME! | $150,000

4.03AC. ACROSS FROM THE FAMOUS ROGUE RIVER! | $215,000

2 bedrooms and 2 baths and laundry room off the kitchen. Living room and family room, this home has so much to offer. Gorgeous back yard with covered outdoor living space. The home is in really good condition, just needs a little updating. One owner. #2958917

Knoll top setting with views, fenced for horses with a barn and other outbuildings will feel like home. Private setting and room for a big garden with deer fencing. Split floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the large great room. Good well per seller with holding tank. Private setting. #2959179

2 FAMILY SET-UP IN EAST MEDFORD | $439,000

Pending Sale!

The single level Mid Century home has 2 bed, 2 bath with 2638 sf and completely remodeled from top to bottom. The charming guest home above garage is 672 sf and has 1 bed, 1 bath with kitchen and living room. Sits on .38 acre lot with $70,000 in new landscape including a new sprinkler system.This exquisite estate sits next to a 2 acre estate at the end of a quiet dead end road.

Enjoy the serenity of this fantastic home and surroundings near hospitals, shopping, wineries, hiking and more. Call today for list of improvements. #2954716

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IMPECCIBLY MAINTAINED IN E. MEDFORD! Kitchen, master bed/ bath totally remodeled in 2006 + new comp roof! Granite counter tops in kitchen, master w/garden tub & french doors to hot tub. Fireplace in living room, formal dining room, large laundry room w/sink & storage. $584,900 #2959112

SECLUDED HOME ON NICE SIZED LOT! Great oppturnity for development, space for your dream home or enjoy the exsiting well maintained 4br/2ba mfg home. Room for your toys, RV and parking. Also has an oversized 2 car garage. Huge garden beds and gazebo. $209,900 #2959195

PERFECT FOR INVESTOR OR DEVELOPERS! Good size lot, close to schools, shopping and transportation. Has city services available and zoned SFR-6. Existing home has little or no value. Buyer to do own due dilegence. $60,000 #2959067

GREAT EAST MEDFORD LOCATION! built in 2001 Wonderful opportunity for first time home buyer or investor. Close to shopping and medical facilities. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, patio and fenced back yard. 2 car garage! $179,900 #295860232

FANTASTIC SETUP! 3 bed, 2 bath manufactured home on 5 irrigated acres. There is a 6 stall horse barn with a tack room & 10 ton hay storage above. There is 2 garage/shop combinations & a covered RV Storage. Plenty of room for all your toys. $289,900 #2960230

BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME! Located in Lincoln Meadows Subdivision near the All Sports Park. Home features granite counter tops and hardwood floors. 4 bedrooms with large master bedroom with double sinks and soaking tub.

Large yard room for entertaining! $264,900 #2958751

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INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL! 2.26 acre lot with older mobile home structure located between Medford and Jacksonville.

Near Dancin Winery! Fully irrigated with Medford Irrigation District and also features artesian well, fruit trees & beautiful views! $204,900 #2958199

Vicki Fletcher Owner/Broker 541-821-6922

Zach Macormic James ‘Bond’ Fleet Donald B Martel Jaqui Robbins Broker Broker Broker Broker 541- 821-3473 541-499-2574 541-621-6443 541-601-0501

Connie Nunes Broker 541-301-2802

CUTE, CHARMING COTTAGE! Beautiful refinished hardwood floors, clean country kitchen. New roof, electrical panel, heat system, hot water heater & deck! .21 ac corner lot with room for RV or toys! Fenced backyard, desirable location near Stewart Meadows Golf Course! $139,900 #2958747

Tom Guthrie Broker 541-840-7991

Kelley Zendejas Mamie Lallo Broker Broker 541-690-6311 541-944-0403

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Patricia Curtin AGENT,

(541)292-0433

“Providing the finest residential real estate services with uncompromising principles.”

705 NE Seventh Street, Grants Pass 541-476-1299

www.patriciacurtin.johnlscott.com

Beautiful Jacksonville Home!

Lots of Updates!

Charming Eagle Point Cottage!

3 bedrooms and two baths. The home boasts a spacious living room with brick fireplace. The updated kitchen shows convenience and style. The kitchen opens to a large dining area. Sliding glass doors open to an extra large fenced backyard. Covered patio provides an excellent space for outdoor entertaining. Washer/dryer hookups are located in a separate utility area in the garage. #2956974

This 3br/2ba Medford home boasts a beautifully updated kitchen and bathrooms. The lg. living room is illuminated by natural light.

The 3 bedrooms have beautiful hardwood flooring. Master has his and hers closets. Updates include a new roof and new interior and exterior paint. Washer/dryer hookups are located in a separate utility room off the kitchen. Sliding glass doors open to a huge, fenced backyard. The property has off-street and RV parking. .28 ac lot! #2956489 Listing agent is related to selling company’s manager.

Charming two bedroom home in Eagle Point. Fireplace adds character to the living room. Home has beautiful hardwood floors. Property has alley access and plenty of off street parking. Property is zoned commercial(C-1), and would make a wonderful office or retail establishment. anyone considering this property should perform their own investigation into the uses and conditions of the property. #2957858 Listing agent is related to selling company’s manager.

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$279,000

$155,000

Renee Spahn

$105,000

Renee Spahn BROKER, GRI

541-301-6180

www.ReneeSpahn.com

$499,000

$220,000 A Great Talent Starter Home!

A great starter home with this three bedroom, two bath 1100sqft home. There is a newer roof and a two car garage. Mature trees provide shade for the warm summers. Freshly painted kitchen dining area with sliders out to a large backyard great for kids or pets.

There is a covered patio, raised garden beds, nice with TID irrigation and backyard shed. All in the great little town of Talent! #2960184 310 EAST RAPP ROAD, TALENT.

Off The Grid Living!

Beautiful rural living on 35 acres at its finest with end of the road privacy and seclusion of being backed by BLM land. Indian Creek flows year round along the southern property line. The log home features an open floor plan, basement & wraparound deck. Home is constructed with 10”’ logs. You will find an abundance of storage available in the basement/playroom area with double door access from outside. There is a detached two car garage along with numerous outbuildings, one of which could be a great guest or hunt cabin with a few finishing touches. Ideally located, you will be just minutes from Shady Cove #2957218 4175 INDIAN CREEK ROAD, SHADY COVE.

$150,000 Located on a Cul-De-Sac! Great investment or fixer in Central Point near schools and shopping. This 1,334 sq ft home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, mature trees in front yard and is situated nicely on a large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. #2957809 625 KINGS COURT, CENTRAL POINT.

871 Medford Center Drive, Medford • ReneeSpahn@johnlscott.com

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Is

THE BEST TIME TO BUY?

If you’re serious about buying a home, fall might be the perfect time of year to make it happen. But it has a particular set of challenges too.

though. Here are the ways in which buying a home this season can reward you with big dividends or prove to be somewhat difficult.

There’s a reason people love the fall. After months of oppressive summer heat and humidity, autumn is the welcome relief: cool, crisp air and those colorful oftchanging landscapes. Anything pumpkin-flavored is a bonus too.

Pro: Sellers are serious

But it’s not just the cool weather and football season that you should be excited about. “House hunting in the fall can be very successful,” says Patty Brockman, a licensed real estate broker at Windermere Stellar Real Estate in Portland, OR. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Santa Fe, NM, or New York, NY, autumn can prove to be a great time to buy. That’s not to say it doesn’t have its challenges,

As in, serious about selling their homes this time of year. “Even though there typically is less inventory, the people that put their homes on the market this time of year are more serious about selling — otherwise they would wait until spring,” explains Brockman. “Motivated sellers equals more flexibility during negotiations. There is often less competition from other buyers because families don’t like to move in the middle of a school year, people’s lives are caught up in sports and holidays, and generally, there is a cocooning effect that takes place as the days grow colder and shorter.” All of that means buyers are at a huge advantage

when house hunting in the fall.

Pro: Inventory is low So while sellers are likely to be more motivated to sell, when it comes to the amount of homes on the market, it’s slim pickin’s this time of year. However, the upside to low inventory is this: “Since the supply of listings shrinks this time of year, it’s easier to narrow down the list of your top properties,” says Justin Udy, a real estate agent with Century 21 Everest Realty Group in Midvale, UT. Con: Foul weather The same way snow and sleet and freezing rain can wreak havoc on your flight to the Caribbean for New Year’s, it can also seriously impede your desire to get out of the car — let alone get out of your sweatpants to go house hunting in the first

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1.07 Acres!

$249,900

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his darling 3 bedroom 2 bath home with stainless steel appliances, New carpet, heat pump, water heater. New roof and electric panel.

Lots of storage space above the 2 car garage. This home sits on 1.07 acres. Perfect for horses and a large garden. RVSS and good well.

Call for a complete list of amenities on this new listing! 541-601-1737

CUSTOM HOME ON OVER

43 Acres! $499,900

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his incredible 3br/2.5ba home is located on over 43 view acres to include Dutchman’s Peak and the Little Applegate Valley. This home was constructed to commercial standards. It has a well cistern that holds 2000 gallons under 60 psi. It has beautiful tile & wood floors. Solar hot water, propane for cooking. It is a gardeners dream solarium/greenhouse like you’ve never seen before, currently growing pineapples, lemons and avocados. 3600 gallon storage tank for rain water diverted from roof run off for fire protection. A sprinkler system covers the roof and eves as a wash during any fire. A private circular guest room is separate from the main house. If you want to live amongst the pines at the top of the world with incredible views in every direction. 9595sterlingcreekrd.com

TRISH BAIRD CRS, GRI

Your Personal Real Estate Professional

Phone: 541-601-1737

Windermere/Van Vleet & Associates, Inc.

Fax: 541-779-2268 tbwinderm@yahoo.com trish-baird.com

1117 E. Jackson Medford • 541-779-6520

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TRISH BAIRD CRS, GRI

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Phone: 541-601-1737 Windermere/Van Vleet & Associates, Inc. 1117 E. Jackson Medford • 541-779-6520

East Medford, OR

Custom Home On Over 43 Acres!

3br/2.5 bath with views of both Dutchman’s Peak & Little Applegate Valley. Home is constructed to commercial standards, well cistern holds 2000 gl under 60 psi. Solarium/greenhouse, rainwater storage, private guestroom sepearate from main house! See page 7 for more details.

9595sterlingcreekrd.com • $499,900

E, Medford OR

VICKI FLETCHER

541-821-6922

FINISH LINE REAL ESTATE LLC

When The Race Is On To Buy or Sell Real Estate

541-773-3113

201 W. Main Ste 1A, Medford www.FinishLineRealEsate.com

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Peaceful Cul-De-Sac Location

3br/2ba just a few blocks from major medical center. Cozy fireplace in the family room/dining and kitchen area, which opens to a concrete patio and large back yard. An additional living space is ideal for office/extra living area. Master opens to the back yard through the glass slider. RV parking plus a dog run. $229,900 • #2958975 www.scarletcirclemedford.com

Alice Headley Don Dixon 541-690-8416

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Cute, Charming, Comfortable Cottage!

Private, 3 br ranch style close to hospitals & shopping! Lvrm w/ picture windows & wood burning frplc, famrm w/pellet stove & beautifully updated w/new paint, sinks & shower, doors, appliances & heat source! You’ll be pleasantly surprised!. $199,000 #2958051

Beautiful refinished hardwood floors, clean country kitchen.

New roof, electrical panel, heat system, hot water heater & deck! .21 ac corner lot with room for RV or toys! Fenced backyard, desirable location near Stewart Meadows Golf Course! $139,900 #2958747

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place. “Who really wants to slosh around in the rain all day, looking at houses?” asks Brockman.

Con: Daylight waning That whole “fall back” premise can be a little speed bump in the house-hunting process. “Buyers are faced with having to get out early from work to see properties or only look on weekends in order to fully ‘see’ a property,” says Brockman. “If it’s dark out, how can you get a thorough look at the exterior of the property? The neighborhood? Before making the decision to write an offer, you will have to see it in the daylight, so this can mean multiple trips to the same properties. In a competitive market, you could lose your window of opportunity.”

Pro: There’s less competition While the bulk of buyers rushed to get into their homes before the first day of school, you’re in luck as a small minority of buyers looking to purchase a home in the fall. “This means you have more time to look and the time necessary to properly negotiate a great deal in terms of price and terms that fit your needs,” explains Udy. “This also means you’re not up against as many multiple-offer situations.”

Con: There’s more competition While locales such as New England and the Midwest see a dip in real estate activity come fall, other parts of the country such as Florida and Arizona where “snowbirds” flock during the cold winter months see an increase in potential buyers.

“Differences in activity levels between seasons are very area-specific,” says Alin Zdroba, president and managing broker of Propertio Real Estate in Hollywood, FL. “I can attest that in south Florida, such differences do not exist. While families go into a frenzy during the summer months, when schools are out and preparing for a new school year, October through April is our high season. Out-oftowners, or what we fondly call ‘snowbirds,’ pack our roads, restaurants, shops, and keep us, the ones in the real estate brokerage business, extremely busy during these months.”

Pro: Move-in dates are (likely) flexible You probably won’t want to move on the eve of a holiday — or the day after. Which means that instead of having to negotiate a 30-day close, sellers are more likely to work with you on a doable time frame, says Udy. “It makes it easier to negotiate delayed closings or extended occupancy dates. Most people do not want to move during the winter and the holidays and are more flexible with dates and deadlines.”

Pro: Negotiating is easier When a seller is motivated to sell, they’re more likely to negotiate a bit more with a buyer. “A homeowner listing their home

during the fall and winter months is more than likely a very motivated seller on a timeline,” says Ross Anthony, a real estate agent with Willis Allen Real Estate in San Diego. “Listing a home and complying with showing times, open houses, and everything else that comes along with it can be stressful year-round but is even more amplified during the holidays. Buyers can capitalize on this urgency and use it to their advantage during negotiations.” ~Trulia Is Fall The Best Time To Buy A House?

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Laura A. Horton

“Buying or Selling, I’m Driven to Fulfill YOUR Real Estat Needs!”

Broker

541-261-0204

Van Vleet & Associates, Inc.

1117 E. Jackson, Medford 541-779-6520

laurahorton@windermere.com

Tucked Away In a Peaceful South Medford Neighborhood! • $195,000

Attention Builders! • $159,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath home features tile in entry, kitchen, dining area and vaulted living room with gas fireplace. Master bath with two closet areas, dual sinks, separate tub/shower plus skylight. The garage was converted and is currently being used as a family/game room and has a pull down ladder that accesses an 18x18 storage area.

Slider off family room leads to a patio and small lawn area. Plenty of off street parking. With some cosmetic updating, this home will really shine! #2959943

1.86 acre level lot located in Southwest Medford is now available! Seller has a preliminary plat for an 8 lot subdivision. Situated in the desirable Griffin Creek School District!! #2959943

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What to do in

Every Weekend in October

Fort Vannoy Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Hayrides every weekend, Pumpkin Cannon, Old Time Tractor Show, Petting Barn, Zip Line, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Cotton Candy, and Fudge, and Food and Drinks Location: 5791 Lower River Rd, Grants Pass, 6th & Bartlett, Medford, OR, Time: Open every weekend in October - 11am - 6pm Haunted Corn Maze 30th & 31st, 7-10pm

Oct 14-18

78th Klamath Basin Potato Festival

Talent Show, Car Show, Parade, Beer, BBQ and Lot’s More Location: Merrill, Oregon

Oct 17, 24,31

Ashland & Medford Saturday Markets

The Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market was an early participant in the renaissance of farmers’ markets in America. With the enthusiastic support of the valley community we have grown to over 150 vendors and we host four markets per week — March through November in Ashland and Medford — offering the finest in locally grown produce, plants and flowers, along with specialty foods, cheese, meat, baked goods, wine, ice cream, and hand-made arts and crafts.

You can also find a delicious lunch – everything from Portuguese, Greek, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine to bagels, sandwiches, and tamales!

Vendors are juried to ensure quality and that all items are grown, prepared, or crafted locally by the vendor.

Location: Heart of Downtown, Oak street, Ashland, Location: The Commons at Pear Blossom Park 6th & Bartlett, Medford, OR, Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Oct 17

Pride of the North West ~ Marching Band Competition GPHS Band & Color Guard Boosters the 22nd Annual Marching Band Competition - Twelve Bands Performing Location: GP High School Time: 11:30am - Prelims, 5:00pm - Finals

Oct 17

Super Hero/Super Villian Party

Are you a Super Hero or are you a Super Villian?

All will be welcome for our pre-halloween costume party (21 and over). Prizes, music by Brothers Reed and Magic by Chance Kersten. Free!

Location: Griess Family Brews & Taproom 220 SW H Street, Suite B, Grants Pass Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM PDT

Oct 17 & 18

Lithia’s Artisan Market

The Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland hosts 47 artists and craftspeople over the course of the upcoming weekend — Open this Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Creekside dining, live music throughout the weekend, and shopping the handcrafted wares of talented local artisans… what a wonderful way to spend the day after the Southern Oregon University Commencement Celebration at Raider Stadium.

Pick up a beautiful piece of jewelry, fine art, woodwork, clothing, or any of a myriad of locally created art and craft.

Location: Ashland Creek, Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

Oct 16, 23, 30

Social Dancing ~ Grants Pass Dance Club

Weekly social dancing to live music. No partner needed.

Location: Grants Pass Fairgrounds, Grants Pass Dance Club -Square Dance Bldg Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Oct 16-18 ArtOberfest

Juried art show with artists’ booths, silent auction, live music, retail art gallery and gift shop, prize drawings, refreshments and more. Meet artists from throughout southern Oregon with their fine arts and crafts to show and sell. This event covers all of Kerby, where merchants and the Kerbyville Museum will offer special activities, discounts and other attractions. It is held in conjunction with the Valley Girls Quilt Show in Cave Junction. This festival weekend makes for a great opportunity to enjoy the arts, crafts, wineries, and eateries of the Illinois Valley in the fall!

Location: 24353 Redwood Hwy, Kerby, Oregon.

Oct 16-31

7 Oaks Farm Pumpkin Patch

Pick-you-own pumpkin patch. Saturdays and Sundays festival that includes corn maze, petting zoo, face-painting, pony rides, cookie decorating, hay rides and more. Cost varies per activity.

Location: 7 Oaks Farm 5504 Rogue Valley Hwy, Central Point Time: Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm

Oct 16-31

Mansion of Fear Haunted House

Scare yourself in the Mansion of Fear! Bring the Family and Friends! Admission: $5 Location: Mansion of Fear is located at the Grants Pass Shopping Center off D Street in Grants Pass in the old Movie Theatre Time: Starting Oct. 9 the Mansion of Fear will be open Fridays and Saturdays 5pm to 10 pm Oct 9, 10,16,17,23,24 Friday October 30 open 5pm to 11pm Saturday October 31, the Mansion of Fear opens from 11am to 4pm . Then will reopen from 6pm to 11 pm.

Oct 17

Apple Tasting & Fall Celebration

Come join us for music, apple cider and other goodies to celebrate the arrival of local apples and fall weather!

Location: Shooting Star Nusery / 3223 Taylor Rd, Central Pt, OR Time: 10am-12pm

Oct 18

Tree Walk @ Riverside Park

The walk will be about an hour long. Take a guided tour of threes, identify tree species and learn interesting facts and uses.

Sponsored by the City of Grants Pass & Urban Tree Advisory Committee Location: Riverside Side Park, The Trevillian Shelter Time: Sunday, October 18th 1:00pm

Oct 18

Circus of Screams

Circus of Screams Haunted House has been in operation since 2007, and our goal has and continues to be to donate profits with local youth groups.

In our eight years of operation, we have donated over $119,000 to local groups. We have also collected over 30,000 pounds of food for ACCESS, Inc. and Maslow Project. Admission is $7.00 per person with a non-perishable food item for ACCESS & Maslow Project, $10.00 without.

Location: 9512 Highway 62 Eagle Point, Or 97524 Time: 7:00p – 10:00p

Oct 18

Rock Point Fall Festival

All you can eat chili meals, homemade pies, handcrafted items and more!

Location: Rocky Point Fire Hall / 25600 Rocky Point Rd, Klamath Falls, OR Time: 10:30am-2pm

Oct 18

The Mystery of the Lady in Black

Hanley Farm’s been taken over by a mysterious woman. All of Jacksonville, Central Point, all of everywhere, is astir! What happens when unwanted visitors venture onto the cornfields to learn the Lady in Black’s deep, dark secret, what is it? Will you find out, or will the monster lurking in the shadows stop you? You’ll know when you take a guided tour by lantern light across the field of Hanley Farm – if you dare! “The Mystery of the Lady in Black: A Haunting Adventure by the Light of the Moon,” is a co-production of the Crater Renaissance Academy talented students and the Southern Oregon Historical Society, and is sponsored by Lynn & Doris Sjolund. Gates open, 6pm; Guided group walks, 7-9pm. Admission: Adults/$8 (SOHS Members, $5); Children 3-12, $5 (under 3, FREE!). Admission includes apple bobbing, movies, music, and fun in the pavilion. Refreshments will be available. Purchase event tickets online, http://www.sohs.org/ node/152025, or at the event.

Location: 1053 Hanley Rd, Central Point Time: 6pm

Oct 19

Live Music @ Callahan’s

Listen and sing along with Ken Hart and John Hollis, acoustic guitarists and vocalists, as they entertain from 6pm – 9pm during dinner service. Ken

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Trivia Night

So you think you’ve got a head full of useless knowledge? Bring a friend or three and come test yourself against Medford’s other trivia teams, every Monday night at 4 Daughters. The top-scoring teams walk away with a $20 pub gift certificate! It’s super easy so come check it out!

Hosted by a live Trivia jockey this game is free to enter and there are great prizes. It’s getting to be very popular so get here early for a good seat.

Location: 4 Daughters Irish Pub, 126 West Main Street, Medford Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm

Oct 21 - Nov 1

Brookings Haunted House

Blood Moon Apocalypse Twelfth Annual Haunted House Located in Harbor on the Southeast corner of Hwy 101 South and E. Hoffeldt Lane behind the Dollar Tree and across from Mini-Stor-It. Oct.22 through Oct. 2 and Oct. 29 through Nov. 1, Starts at 7 p.m. For information call 541-6613239 or go to www.chetcopelicanplayers.org Location: Hwy 101 S & E. Hoffeldt Ln.

Oct 24

Pumpkins, Wines & Good Times

Come out to RoxyAnn Winery for an afternoon of pumpkin carving, live music and a bite to eat.

Choose a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch or simply watch your neighbor carve. A food cart will be here all day! Eat, carve a pumpkin, listen to great music and sip some wine.

Location: RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Rd, Medford Time: 1:00-5:00pm

Oct 24

Oktoberfest at Delfino Vineyards

With live music by Dylan James and his band.

Location: Delfino Vineyards, 3829 Colonial Rd, Roseburg Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Oct 24

Day of the Dead Race

Promoting health and wellness in our community through active lifestyles by running/walking and celebrating El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead. Run the 1-mile, 5k or 10K race and stay for the fun!

Location: Talent City Hall, 110 E Main St, Talent Time: 8am

Oct 24

Oct 31

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton - (born January 26, 1989) is an American musician from Los Angeles. A vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Paxton’s style draws from blues and jazz music before World War II and is influenced by the likes of Fats Waller and “Blind” Lemon Jefferson. Paxton’s talent and contributions to acoustic blues have earned him comparisons to contemporary artists such as Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Corey Harris. Similar to groups such as the famed Carolina Chocolate Drops, he is one of the few contemporary African-American banjo players touring today. Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets 541-247-2848 or go to www.pistolriver.com/tickets Location: 24252 Carpenterville Rd, Pistol River

A Flapper Murder at the 1920’s Half Moon Club Speakeasy. Saturday, Oct. 31 6-9pm. Checto Activity Center, 550 Chetco Lane, Brookings. Must wear costumes appropriate to the time period. All profits will go the the church elevator fund for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. For tickets or more information call Darlene Wheeler 541-251-4440 or email at wheeler.darlene@gmail.com Location: Chetco Activity Center Time: 6-9pm

Pistol River Concert Assocations

Oct 24

Scarecrow Row Harvest Festival & Parade

Klamath Falls Downtown Association presents the seventh annual Scarecrow Row! Kids’ costume parade begins at 10:15 followed by trickor-treating at downtown businesses. Then join us for arts and crafts and games at the Farmers Market. Admission is free.

Location: 9th St & Main, Downtown Klamath Falls Time: 10am - 2pm

Oct 24

Harvest Moon Hoedown

Join us for our annual celebration of fall harvest time with delicious food, local wines and brews, desserts, music, and easy, old-time country dancing. This is a family friendly event and all ages will have a blast. Hey, this is a HOEDOWN! Location: Illinois River Valley Arts Council, 100 Redwood Hwy, Cave JunctionTime: 5-9pm

Oct 25

7th Anual Pumpkins & Pints

We’re celebrating our yearly Pumpkins and Pints event at our farm on Eagle Mill Road in Ashland.

Sunday, October 25th from noon to 5pm we’ll carve pumpkins, enjoy seasonal brews and food, and hear live music. All ages are invited!

We’ll provide the pumpkins and carving tools you just show up for some good old-fashioned pumpkin carving fun.

Location: Standing Stone Farm, 1469 Eagle Mill Rd, Ashland Time: 12-5pm

Murder Mystery Dinner

Oct 31

Schmidt Family Vineyards Harvest Party

Each year we celebrate the Harvest season with an all you can eat seafood buffet. Cal and Spencer come up with an incredible feast! Under the big tent with live music, it is always a great celebration.

Make your reservation today!

Location: Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Rd, Grants Pass Time: 2-6pm

Oct 31

Trunk or Treat!

Join the Naz for a FREE family event! Games, candy, food, bounce houses & more. Children may dress as a non-scary character. Bring the whole family, rain or shine!

Location: First chirch of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Rd Time: 12pm - 2:30pm

Nov 6-8

Ashland Culinary Festival

Celebrating Southern Oregon’s food, drink, talen and creativity in Ashland, Oregon. Join us for s 3 day weekend event to savor Ashland’s culinary scene.

Location: Historic Ashland Armory ~ 208 Oak St, Ashland

Nov 7

Lithia Loop Trail Marathon

Starting and finishing in Lithia Park the course circumnavigates the Ashland watershed accumulating 7,200 feet of elevation change on dirt roads and trails with approximately 2 miles of asphalt. www.roguevalleyrunners.com Location: Lithia Park, Ashland, Oregon Time: 8am

Oct 30 & 31

Haunted Trolley Tours

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce’s Haunted Trolley Tours will introduce you to some of the spirits that inhabit familiar Jacksonville structures and share their stories with you. Hear about the pioneer who helped settle Jacksonville and still keeps on eye on his homestead and the séance that went horribly wrong. These 30 minute tours feature twelve sites and include additional anecdotes taken from historic annals and local legend. Tours will depart from the Jacksonville Visitors Center at the corner of West C and North Oregon. Parking is available in lots off of D Street.

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Location: Jacksonville Visitor’s Center the corner of West C and North Oregon, Jacksonville

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Location: 24252 Carpenterville Rd, Pistol River Time: 2:00-5:00pm

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Hart - Saturday - Wednesday - Ken Hart performs at Callahan’s, “whatever you can get from six strings, a voice and some piano.” From romantic ballads, children’s songs, standards, cowboy classics, modern, country, soft rock, show tunes, inspirational— even Shakespeare songs and originals.

Location: Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 South, Ashland Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

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