Events
09-11-2021 HWY 199 Cleanup! Help Out!
Please come and help keep Josephine County beautiful! The Josephine County Democrats do a road clean-up every three months to help keep our highways uncluttered and attractive. We have adopted a section of highway that begins near Hubbard Lane on Hwy 199. Please bring sturdy footwear, water, gloves, and perhaps a hat. We need at least 8-10 volunteers to help out. Bags, litter-grabbers, and safety vests will be provided for you. The clean-up usually takes about 2 hours.
From Grants Pass, drive west on Hwy 199 to Hubbard Lane (the last light on 199, near the college). Make a left at the light, then take the first right and park along the road. Participants need to be at least 16 years old. Please bring a mask in case we need to share vehicles.
Please RSVP to chair@josephinedemocrats.org so we can get an accurate head count of our volunteers.
Thank you!!
09-14-21 Monthly Meeting: Open Mic
Open Mic – you have 3 minutes to talk on any topic related to Josephine County. Just include what actions you think need to be taken.
Join us! Can join us in-person at Unitarian Universalists 129 NE E St. Masks and vaccination proof required! Please bring your own beverage and snacks as wanted.
OR Zoom
You must register in advance. Do it NOW.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
07-28-2021 Environmental Caucus Mtg
Join us on July 28, 2021 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Environmental Caucus focuses on environmental issues that affect Josephine County and are important to its people. At the very top of this list is climate change. This issue affects every person worldwide because the health of our entire planet is at stake. While climate change may be at the top of our list, we will also focus on the health of our forests, meadows, lakes, rivers, streams, and the very air that surrounds us here in Josephine County.
Our small but informed and dedicated committee is working to keep you informed to help you make choices and take actions to protect and sustain what we have in Josephine County, in Oregon, and across this beautiful blue planet.
Pre-registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-GtrzwtE9US5MHsSSXATIYiPT4j6W9
08-09-2021 JoCo Democratic Campaign Committee Mtg
When: August 9, 2021 7:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Discussion will include finding good qualified candidates and how to best support them.
Register in advance for this meeting:
Click here to register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
08-10-2021 August General Meeting
AUGUST GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY AUGUST 10, 2021 starting at 6:30 pm
In-Person at Tap Rock Northwest Grill and via ZOOM
Please join us at our monthly General Meeting where we talk about what’s going on locally and nationally.
We’ll get reports from our Environmental and Gun Owner’s Caucuses, as well as our Campaign, Communications and other committees on engaging with others in our Democratic community.
Guest speaker: Jake Johnstone, Regional Manager for OR Water Resources Jake will cover the issues that are developing due to local cannabis grows.
ZOOM and In-Person at Tap Rock Northwest Grill – Limited to 50 in-person attendees. No registration is required for In Person.
Advanced registration is required to attend via Zoom. Click here to register
- We will be requiring proof of vaccination from anyone who wishes to participate in our upcoming in-person events without wearing a mask. If you are unable to show your proof of vaccination, you will be required to wear a mask at all times.
Social starts at 6:30 pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
Agenda and previous meeting minutes will be posted soon at this link:
Advanced registration required to attend the meeting on Zoom! Register here to join us.
08-11-2021 Environmental Caucus Mtg.
Join us on August 11, 2021 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Environmental Caucus focuses on environmental issues that affect Josephine County and are important to its people. At the very top of this list is climate change. This issue affects every person worldwide because the health of our entire planet is at stake. While climate change may be at the top of our list, we will also focus on the health of our forests, meadows, lakes, rivers, streams, and the very air that surrounds us here in Josephine County.
Our small but informed and dedicated committee is working to keep you informed to help you make choices and take actions to protect and sustain what we have in Josephine County, in Oregon, and across this beautiful blue planet.
Pre-registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdeGoqzsoH9X2M_adOH4ABiYV1UpWk3PG
Pipe Fork Creek Hike – 6/20
Join supporters of saving the Josephine County land associated with Pipe Fork.
Josephine County owns a 320 acre parcel of “timberland,” that is directly adjacent to the roadless wildlands and the Pipe Fork RNA. One or more of our Commissioners want to sell it for clearcut logging. The Josephine County Forestry Department has proposed to clearcut 114 acres of mature conifer forest, and under the Oregon Forest Practices Act, would likely not only log off this important forested habitat, but would also likely “treat” stump sprouting hardwoods like madrone, live oak, tanoak and chinquapin with herbicides after the logging is completed. Read More.
Join us in a hike through this beautiful area! Will meet at the Safeway Center parking lot by Key Bank (Williams Hwy) at 8:45AM, then break into car pools. Wear study shoes and appropriate attire for a multi-hour hike. Question? Email environment@josephinedemocrats.org
July 14 2021 – Forum – Local Impacts of Cannabis / Hemp
Forum – Local Impacts of Cannabis / Hemp
JULY 14, 2021 (WEDNESDAY) starting at 6:30 pm PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register here to join us.
Please join us for our first IN-PERSON event. This month we are focusing on the local impacts of cannabis and hemp on our soil, water, and public safety.
Guest speakers include:
- Amanda Metzler. Amanda is the Founder and President of F.A.R.M.S. Inc – Oregon’s CANNABIS Farm Advocates. She is the Chair of the Josephine County Cannabis Advisory Panel. Amanda also sits on three OLCC committees – OLCC Marijuana Advisory Board, OLCC Rule Making Committee (RAC), and OLCC Metrc User Group.
- Sheriff Dave Daniels. Sheriff Daniels is on the front line regarding enforcement of current regulations set by the Oregon Liquor Commission and Oregon Department of Agriculture.
- Oregon Representative Lily Morgan. Representative Morgan is one of the sponsors of HB3000 which addresses issues related to hemp production in Oregon.
This Forum will be held at Taprock Grill. In-person attendance is currently limited to 35. Zoom will also be available.
You must pre-register to attend and be on a registration list. Please not wait until the last minute!
There will be a no-host social with food and drink available to order from Traprock before the event (beginning at 6:30 pm). The Forum starts at 7:00 pm.
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In-Person is now closed! Join us via Zoom — Register Directly Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtdeuhqDMsHNHjfzHvZcBm2YY8c9CZvBwc