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 

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The URCC St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be on March 17th.  No, you don't have to be Irish to enjoy the great food.  For more details call 878-2702

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

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

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 14th & 15th.  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.

Shady Cove Citywide Cleanup May 21st and 22nd-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.   

The date for the, Thrift Fashion Show & Tea, has not been set yet. Please check back for more details.

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.  Join in the fun again this year with the 2nd Annual Tie Days for Dad.  For more information, call Kate Crowston, at Shady Kate's Boutique-541-821-2120

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.  Entry forms will also be available starting next month on-line at: www.shadycoveinfo.com .  If you are in the area Vendor Forms will be available at Cutty’s Pizza.  

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

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

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.