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HOPE EQUESTRIAN again.

DENIM AND DIAMONDS
March 14

OPE Equestrian Center for Therapeutic Riding once more hosts its annual fundraiser, the Denim
Hand Diamonds dinner and auction held at the Rogue Valley Country Club on March 14. Doors open
at 5:00 with a no-host bar and social hour. Head right over to the silent auction area and place bids. Dinner
is at 6:30, followed by a live auction. All proceeds benefit HOPE Equestrian Center.

HOPE Equestrian Center offers the therapeutic benefit of horseback riding to kids and adults in the
Rogue Valley with special needs and disabilities, at-risk youth, and wounded veterans.

Make reservations online, or contact Angie at 541-776-0878. Please RSVP by March 10. Tickets are $50
per person, or you may choose to host a table for $400.

www.HopeEquestrian.com

16TH ANNUAL

OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL

March 14 and 15

oin more than 20 cheesemakers and 80 specialty food
Jand beverage producers from Oregon and beyond at
the Oregon Cheese Festival. This farmers market-style festival features local artisan cheese, specialty If joint pain or
food, beer, cider, spirits, wine, and more under several tents in its traditional location outside of Rogue
Creamery and surrounding properties. The Cheesemaker Dinner on Friday, March 13 allows cheese lov- a sports injury
ers to mingle with the makers while they immerse themselves in five cheese-themed courses paired with is holding you back,
local drinks. Included is the famous appetizer hour featuring a tantalizing spread of dozens of Oregon
cheese piled high. the experts at Asante
Orthopedic Surgery and
www.OregonCheeseFestival.com
Sports Medicine can help.
MEDFORD COMIC CON

April 25 and 26 Call today for an appointment.

edford Comic Con returns to downtown Medford on April 25 and 26. It is the largest down- Asante Orthopedic Surgery
Mtown Medford event, attracting between 10,000-20,000 visitors, and is the largest library event in and Sports Medicine
Oregon. MCC is a free, fun, family-friendly event for all ages, a place where fans of the arts, technology,
and popular culture can gather, celebrate their interests, find new interests, and show off their costumes 269 Maple St., Ashland
(although costumes are not necessary to have a great time!). (541) 482-4533

The event is held at the Medford Library and surrounding area for work- 537 SW Union Ave., Grants Pass
shops, costume contests, over 80 vendors, activities, food trucks, and more. (541) 507-2050
Selected MCC merchandise will be available at the Friends of the Medford
Library Book Shop. Be on the lookout for even more events and activities
leading up to MCC weekend.
www.jcls.org/mcc
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