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Events Near Jacksonville OR

Turkey Trot Run

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:15am
Talent, OR
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Grants Pass Community Nativity Festival

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 5:00pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Grants Pass, OR
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Pacifica Winterfest

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous
Williams, OR
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Rogue Winterfest

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel
Grants Pass, OR
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Festival of Trees

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 6:30pm
Gold Hill, OR
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Winterfest

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 3:00pm
Gold Hill IOOF Hall
Gold Hill, OR
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Longest Night Mile

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 6:15pm
Phoenix, OR
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