 At its September 3 meeting, the Medford City Council approved $611,750 in funding to support a range of local programs aimed at strengthening community well-being, enhancing public spaces, and expanding educational and cultural opportunities.
The Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department has been awarded a $780,593 grant from the State of Oregon’s Local Government Grant Program to support renovation of Jackson Park in west Medford.
Construction on the new Fire Station 15 is making steady progress. Since the April groundbreaking, Outlier Construction and Medford Fire crews have worked together to keep the project on track.
 Eight local organizations will receive a share of $615,563 after the Medford City Council approved acceptance of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at its Sept. 17 meeting.
Medford City Council will soon review potential code changes related to car wash development. To date, about 20 car wash sites have either been built or approved within city limits.
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 The City of Medford invites residents to an upcoming open house to help shape its Transportation Safety Action Plan, a community effort aimed at reducing and ultimately eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on city streets.
For those who can't attend, an online open house survey is available here.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 2
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive
 Get ready to don your capes and masks—Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities' inaugural A Night of Heroes Family Dance is coming to Rogue X this Friday.
Date: Friday, Oct. 3
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive
 Help change a life at the American Red Cross blood drive at Rogue X. Donors will receive a Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag featuring one of four T-shirt designs—plus a free swimming pass courtesy of Rockwell Real Estate (while supplies last)!
Date: Friday, Oct. 3
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive
 The Medford Fire Department invites you and your family to two free open houses during Fire Prevention Week! This is your chance to explore local fire stations, meet the firefighters who serve our community, and learn important safety tips.
Station 16
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: 3700 E Barnett Road
Station 12
Date: Thursday, Oct.9
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: 1107 Stewart Avenue
 Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities is offering residents a unique opportunity to get a firsthand look at future plans and upgrades for Prescott Park and Jackson Park.
Prescott Park
Date: Sunday, Oct. 12
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Meet at the paved TRACK Trail parking lot along Roxy Ann Road
(3030 Roxy Ann Rd.)
Jackson Park
Date: Sunday, Oct. 26
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Jackson Pool buildingÂ
(815 Summit Ave.)
The annual Howl-O-Ween celebration returns with added flavor this year. In addition to music, bounce houses, a costume contest and more, a new chili cook-off will be featured at the event.Â
Date: Friday, Oct. 24
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive
 Celebrate Halloween with the Medford Police Department for an evening of treats, activities, and fun! Bring the whole family to explore public safety vehicles and collect candy from multiple City departments.
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall parking lot, 411 W. 8th St.
 Early birds, this one's for you! Open Gym is now available at 6 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Whether you're into basketball, volleyball, or pickleball, we've got the space for you to play before the day begins.Â
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive
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