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🌱 Holly Theatre adds jazz and Grace Potter to spring lineup

Medford, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Medford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Holly Theatre adds jazz and Grace Potter to spring lineup
  • Medford opens applications for a behind-the-scenes look at policing
  • Medford stadium debate heads to council as Hawthorne Park opponents rally

Also on today's calendar: Real Estate Wealth Masterclass and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 63, low: 48.
  • Friday: Cooler with a shower possible, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two new concerts coming to Medford's Historic Holly Theatre (kdrv.com) — Medford's Holly Theatre is adding Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Grace Potter & The Trespassers to its spring lineup, with public ticket sales opening Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. The jazz band performs March 12, 2027, followed by Potter with guest Langhorne Slim on March 24. Members have presale access Nov. 11–12.
   

2. Medford Police 2027 Citizens Academy registration is open (kdrv.com) — Medford residents and workers can apply now for a free, behind-the-scenes look at their police department through its 2027 Citizens Academy. The 12-week program meets Tuesday evenings from Jan. 5 through March 23. Applicants must be at least 16, and limited spaces are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
   

3. Medford open house explores ‘MURA 2.0' as some residents protest stadium plan (rv-times.com) — Medford's proposed baseball stadium heads to a Thursday council study session after protesters pushed to protect Hawthorne Park, one of two possible sites. The estimated $80.5 million project could face a council vote Nov. 18, when public comments are scheduled. Thursday's 6 p.m. session at police headquarters will not take public comment.
   

4. Medford Home Prices Slide as Listings Sit Longer on the Market (newsbreak.com) — Medford-area homes are taking longer to sell as asking prices soften: October's median list price was $525,000, down 3.7% from a year earlier. Homes spent a median 79 days on the market. Buyers had slightly more listings to consider overall, even as the number of newly listed homes fell sharply.
   

5. Medford mayors unite to keep 63 flags flying downtown (kdrv.com) — Medford's current mayor and all living former mayors have contributed to keeping 63 American flags flying downtown on national holidays. Their Mayor's Challenge raised $4,500 toward the program's $9,000 goal, and downtown organizers are inviting community organizations to help sustain the Main Street and Central Avenue displays through 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • they had such compassion and care for our elderly kitty.
    he had an invasive form of cancer. they were able to help find everything needed. my daughter paid very little out of pocket!! I am so thankful for… (Nextdoor Medford Town Center)
  • My wife has picked up a small Corgie that almost got hit at Cherry Lane and Stanford.
    It has a color but no ID. If it’s your dog, we took it to the Humane Society and will be kept there for 7 days. If no one claims the dog, it will be… (Nextdoor Cherry Lane)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Medford. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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