Check out the NEW LOCATION OF THE "Quilters Buddie" 

Happy New Year

The Shady Cove Fire Department would like to start off the New Year by having an all-you can eat "Spaghetti" fundraiser on January 19th from 4:00-7:00 at the Shady Cove School Gym.  An added attraction will be an hourly dessert auction. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.  Proceeds will be used to purchase radios for the Fire Department.  For more information please call 878-2666.

February It's time to warm up from the Winter cold with some of the best Chili in the county.  The Upper Rogue Community Center is holding the Chili Cook Off on February 23rd at 5:30.  The cost is $5.00 per person, or $11.00 per family.  For more information, please contact the Upper Rogue Community Center at: 878-2702

March this year will be very busy for everyone in Shady Cove.  The Merchants of Shady Cove are getting together and putting on "Everything Springtime in Shady Cove Village".  The date for this event will be Friday and Saturday March 14th & 15th.  On Saturday, the Merchants of Shady Cove will be having a "Scavenger Hunt".  To find out more about this CLICK HERE! Make sure that you stop by the businesses and see all that Shady Cove has to offer.  There is no need to travel to Medford to find everything you are going to need for spring, it's right here in Shady Cove.

Another tradition that is still going strong and attracting visits to our beautiful community is the "Daffodil Days."  Come and enjoy the experience by going up to "Daffodil Hill" on a self guided tour.  Or, it you prefer, take the trolley up to the "Oaks Spring Garden."  Make sure that you bring your camera, because you won't want to miss the breathtaking scenery.  This year the date is set for March 22nd for more information contact: chamber@upperrogue.org

The Great Shady Cove Booster's and the City of Shady Cove get together for the road cleanup.  This is a great way to show pride for your city. If you would like to help out, please call 944-0084.

Spring Parade is always held the day before Easter.  The URCC "Spring Parade" is a fun family event for all ages.  Local merchants, services, and people in the hometown community participate in this event every year.  The parade starts  at the City Hall and continues through the heart of Shady Cove on Highway 62.  The parade ends at Two Pines Square.  Each parade participant is required to have a child on board their entry.  The event is sponsored by the Upper Rogue Community Center.  Please call 878-2270 for more information.
                                                                                   April Events

April-River Clean-up
The Rogue Sportsmen & Guide Association, along with the Greater Shady Cove Boosters and the City of Shady Cove, sponsor the "River Clean-up".  Shady Cove takes great pride in keeping the Rogue River beautiful for everyone to enjoy.  The Rogue Sportsmen & Guide Association provide drift boats and rafts to use for this event every year.  If you would like to volunteer, you may call the City Hall to find out who is in charge of coordinating this event this year.

The Shady Cove Middle School PTO is sponsoring the First Annual, Thrifty Fashion Show and Tea on April 27 at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium.  Fashions purchased at the local thrift stores will be modeled.  Tea and cookies will be served.  Admission is by donation.  The following local businesses, sponsored this event:  La Casa Del Pueblo Restaurant  , Bargains on the Rogue, Shady Cove Family Dentistry, Chickadee Gift & Garden, Fantasia, Premier West Bank, URCC, Union 76 Station, Miguels Guadalajara Jr. Restaurant, 1st Run Video and Cutty's Pizza. Show your support and attend this event.

                                                                                  May Events

Of course, after all the April rain, we have something really nice to look forward to, Cinco de Mayo!  There are many wonderful Mexican restaurants in this area to assist in celebrating this day.  

Another event that is very important to Shady Cove, is the Wildflower Show.  If you have never been, make sure that you check it out.  They have over 200 live specimens, many of which you may have seen hiking (wondering if they were poisonous or just pretty)!  The 27th Annual Wildflower Show is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th from 10:00-4:00 at the Shady Cove Middle School Gymnasium.  The donations from the Wildflower Show are used to purchase Medical Equipment for the Shady Cove Fire Department. The Upper Rogue Artists are proud to display their artwork for sale at this event.  The Material Girls make wonderful quilts to sell and raffle off.

Riverdogs will be having a demonstration on grooming and taking care of you animals at the Super Wal-Mart in Eagle Point on May 17th.

Also on May 17th, don't forget  to attend the "Bicycle Rodeo" sponsored by the Shady Cove Police Dept.  This event will be held at the Shady Cove Middle School from 10:00-2:00.  Make sure that you bring your child so they can  learn how to be safe on their bicycle!  Helmets will be provided for kids that don't have them.  There is also going to be an obstacle course set-up.
For more information contact Candice at: 878-3200.

And don't forget the Citywide Yard Sale on May 16th & 17th.  This is where you can clean out your closets, garages and get ready for summer.  Remember, "Another man's junk is someone else's treasure". 

For those of you that thought that you had treasures, and found out differently, Shady Cove decided to organize the Citywide Clean-up, which will be held of May 23rd & 24th, sponsored by the City of Shady Cove.  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 .  Numerous bins are filled at every event, thereby helping to cleanup the community.  Bob Miller, Chief of the Shady Cove Fire Department, has been gracious enough to let the City use their parking lot for this event.   If you would like to volunteer, please contact the City of Shady Cove at:  878-2225.

                                                                                       June Events

Free Fishing Weekend

This is a great opportunity for everyone to fish, for FREE!   Who knows, you might just catch something and be hooked!  The event is set for June 7th this year.  For the locations of the Free Fishing Weekend, CLICK HERE

The Merchants of Shady Cove will be meeting this month at Bargains on the Rogue, on June 17th at 5:00pm.  This meeting was originally scheduled for June 2nd at 9:00, so make sure you make a note of the correct date!    

                                                                                      July Events

4th of July Celebration
The Shady Cove Fire Department will be participating in the Eagle Point July 4th Parade this year.  Go out and give them your support!  Shady Cove has an ordinance prohibiting fireworks in the city.  The City of Shady Cove wants to wish everyone a safe and sane 4th of July.

Friday July 11th & 12th the Merchants of Shady Cove will be having an open house at all their businesses.  The theme will be "Celebrating America in Shady Cove."  Come out and support the local businesses and show that you are proud to be an "American."

   August Events

The 4th Annual Shady Cove River Art Walk is scheduled for Saturday, August 09, 2008-10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 10, 2008-10 a.m.-4 p.m.    This event always draws a crowd.  Come and experience the talented artists we have living in Jackson County.   Local Artist Linda Steen, owner of Linda's Unique Creations will have her gourds on display.  There will be food, beverages and entertainment.  The entrance to this event is at the Edgewater Inn and runs along the river.  If you would like more information on this event, or would like to get a booth, please call:   878-3626.   The booths fill up quickly, so don't miss  out on showing off your talent.

The annual Rogue River clean up is also scheduled for August 9th at will start at the Shady Cove Park at 8:00 A.M.  Guides and volunteers will put in at several locations starting at Lost Creek Reservoir and points down the river.  When everyone is finished, they will join up again at the Shady Cove Park for a lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse.  River guides will be paired up with community groups, such as the Greater Shady Cove Boosters, Upper Rogue Watershed, Premier Bank, Rogue Scuba and other volunteers from the community to clean up trash and other debris from the river bottom and the river bank.  If you would like more information please contact Ray Downing at 890-2618.
                                              

SORRY TO PUT THE NEWS OUT, BUT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A SPAM FESTIVAL FOR 2008!  .  SO, I GUESS THAT 8 WAS ENOUGH

The Shady Cove Fire Department will be having their yard sale on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Fire Station.  Proceeds will be donated towards the purchase of much needed safety equipment.  Donations are being excepted starting on August 1st.   Chief Miller is asking that you call before you bring in your donations, so he can provide you with of list of acceptable items that may be donated.  Electronics, appliances and mattresses are not accepted!  You can reach Chief Miller at:  878-2666.  This is a very worthwhile event.  Who knows the life that you may save, might be your own!

The Annual Rogue Great Duck Race is scheduled for August 31st, 2008.  Proceeds will benefit the Upper Rogue Community Center and Human Service Programs.  You can go by and pick up your Lucky Derby Duck Adoption forms from the Upper Rogue Community Center.  The Duck Race is at the Upper Rogue Regional Park in Shady Cove from 12 until 4 p.m.  The duckies are for sale now at the community center.  If you would like more information, please call them at: 878-2702

                                                                             September Events

Shady Cove Drive Through & Poker Run for Tristan Schoenberger is scheduled for September 6th & 7th.  The Southern Oregon Corvette Society, will be driving through Shady Cove, to help raise funds to benefit Tristan Schoenberger.  Registration for the Poke Run is 9:00 AM. Events include vendors, 50/50 raffle, face painting, pony rides and more.  For more information, please contact Sharon Jones at: 727-2883 or Kathy Jones at:  840-7649.  This event is being sponsored by the Shady cove Sports Bar & Ironhorse Leather and Accessories.

Make sure that you support the Shady Cove Merchants in the "Raffle for a Lap Quilt."  The quilt is going to be rotated amongst the merchants, so everyone will be able to see the quilt.  This event will be held from September 15-December 13th.  You can purchase 1 ticket for $1.00 or 6 tickets for $5.00.  All the proceeds will go to support the Shady Cove Fire Department.

Another Annual event is the St. Jude "Rogue Ride & BBQ" for more information contact: (541)-878-3939.  This event helps donate money to a very worthwhile cause "Finding cures for children with pediatric cancer".

October Events

Wow, October finally has something going on thanks to the Shady Cove Merchants.  The 1st Harvest Festival, will be taking place from October 15th-29th.  A scarecrow contest between the Merchants will be displayed for the public to vote on.  The votes will all be tallied and entered into a drawing to win a beautiful gift basket.  

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Quilter's Buddie, Shady Cove Rock Shop, 1st Run Video, Cutty's Pizza and The Picnic Basket

High Country Arts, Linda's Unique Creations, Chickadee Gift & Garden, Shady Cove Candies & Bargains on the Rogue

Shady Cove Sports Bar, Bel Di's, Books & More

 Another great event that will be going on at the same time is "Going Green".  When you go into most of the businesses in Shady Cove, you are bond to find something that has been recycled.  The Shady Cove Merchants want to do whatever they can to preserve this wonderful area for years and years to come. Do your part to keep "Shady Cove Green". 

On October 25th, the Jackson County Special Olympics will be hosting their Regional Bowling Tournament at Lava Lanes in Medford starting at 9:00.  They will have about 400 athletes there from all over the state and it should be great fun, everyone is welcome to stop in and cheer them on!  Show your support for these wonderful athletes. 

                                                                               November Events

Those Shady Cove Merchants are full of fun for Shady Cove!  If you attended to the Scavenger Hunt in March this year, then you probably know about the "Chicken". For those of you that haven't meant the "Chicken", this is your opportunity to do so.  From November 1st-26 the Shady Cove Merchants will be rotating the "Chicken" around the different businesses.  Find the "Chicken" and help them name the "Chicken."  The "Chicken" is their mascot and he or she, really needs a name.  Help them out!

The Material Girls Quilt Show will be held at the Shady Cove School on November 8th and 9th from 10:00-4:00.  At the show you will have a chance to win a beautiful "Opportunity Quilt".  This quilt is made once a year and raffled off at this event.  Half of the proceeds will go to a deserving charity in Jackson County.   All year long, the Material Girls are providing quilts for newborns, cancer patients, and the seriously ill.  Show your support for all that they do by attending this event.   Please call Cornell Hartford at: 878-4666 for more information.  You can also email her at: cornell@jeffnet.org.

Another event that will be taking place on November 8th, is the "Walk For Special Olympics", for more information, CLICK HERE

                                                                      December Events

"Everything Christmas in the Village of Shady Cove" is the theme for the Merchants of Shady Cove.  Come and see how beautifully all the businesses have decorated their shops.  Find something truly unique  for everyone on your Christmas list.  You'll be amazed at what great finds there are in the Village of Shady Cove.  Don't fight the crowds or traffic.   The dates are set for Friday December 12th & 13th.  

NEW FOR 2008 On December 12th the Shady Cove Merchants will be joining together with the Shady Cove Fire Department by having a Children's Christmas Party starting at 5:00-7:00 at the Shady Cove Fire Department.  Santa will be there to have pictures taken of your child for FREE.  There will be tables set-up for cookie decorating and Christmas crafts Each child will be given a stocking consisting of fruit, candy, a coloring book and stuffed animals  .  Every family will be given a fir seedling donated by ODF. Refreshments will be served to the adults.  

Let's give a special thank you to all of the Shady Cove Fire Department Support Group volunteers who are making this event possible. The Shady Cove Merchants will be having a tree lighting ceremony at 7:15 on the corner of Chaparral and Highway 62.  Make sure that you mark this date on your calendar, it will be a fun night for everyone in Shady Cove...

Rivertech would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas  and thank everyone that made this Website possible!

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