December 2, 2024
This email update is your guide to what's happening in Medford, including the latest news, upcoming events, and more.
 
Join us on Saturday, December 7 for this annual holiday celebration at Pear Blossom Park!
Stay safe during winter storms by preparing ahead of time and follow safety best practices — stay informed, be aware of your surroundings, and be ready with a plan and emergency kit.
 Calling all Medford High School Students! It's your last chance to enter the Medford City Council’s art contest for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship and have your artwork displayed at City Hall! 
The contest closes on December 8, so don't wait to get started!
It's time to get those letters to Santa!  Have your child send their letters straight to the North Pole with Santa's mail service by Sunday, Dec. 15. Santa will mail back a personalized letter just in time for Christmas!
Don't forget to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. You can also drop off your child’s letter in the Special Delivery North Pole mailbox at the Santo Community Center or Rogue X. 
As you prepare to gather around the table with your loved ones, please keep these cooking safety tips in mind!
🥘 Never leave your cooking unattended.
🧯 Have a fire extinguisher nearby.
🔥 Keep flammable materials away from the stove.
We recently hosted an in-person community forum to address critical housing issues, including rent burden, fair housing, landlord-tenant relationships, and rental assistance opportunities.
Need some help with your yard work? Take advantage of Rogue Disposal and Recycling's Leaf Collection Program, which runs through December 27.
Starting January 2025, Medford City Council meetings will take place on the first & third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., with Study Sessions on the second Wednesday at 6 p.m.. Due to New Year’s Day, the first meeting of the year will be on January 8, 2025
No home is completely safe from potential flooding – but there are still proactive steps you can take to protect your property.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! City offices are closed Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.
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