Page 27 - Southern Oregon Magazine Spring 2019

ANNUAL WILDFLOWER SHOW You’ll Feel

MAY 4 AND 5, SHADY COVE
The old song tells us that April showers bring May flowers. Such is truly Right at Home.
the case in Shady Cove, host to the 38th annual Wildflower Show. Head
that way and enjoy a display of almost 200 wildflower specimens. Big
blooms, tiny flowers, brilliant or subtle hues, all are from the Upper Our 55+ community is owned,
Rogue area. Some you will recognize, but for others you’ll be asking operated and governed by the
where you might see them in the wild.
residents themselves.
The event will also offer a plant sale, nature and garden crafts and art-
work, a boutique. When you need a rest, head to the Bingo area and try
your luck. All proceeds benefit Jackson County Fire District 4, a worthy
cause indeed. Such a perfect way to launch the spring garden season.

The show is at the Shady Cove Gym off Cleveland St. Follow signs after
arriving in Shady Cove. They offer coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cookies.
Lunch is available at any of several local eateries.

www.ShadyCoveWildflowerShow.com

DRINK ONE FOR

DANE

MAY 10, DUTCH BROS
Dutch Bros is a familiar name in
Southern Oregon (and other areas as
well). They do more than sell great coffee (and more) drinks, however.
Last year they raised over a million dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association (MDA). Their reasons go beyond a personal/business
ethic to a story close to home. In 1992, brothers Dane and Travis
Boersma co-founded Dutch Brothers (now Dutch Bros). Life changed
dramatically with Dane’s Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known A 55+ Community
as Lou Gehrig’s disease). The family started the fundraiser in 2007 to
raise awareness and help support other individuals and families affected
by this incurable disease. The Boersmas lost Dane in 2009, but continue
the annual drive. As of last year they have raised $4.8 million.

More than 300 locations across seven states will celebrate the 13th Drink
One For Dane day to once more raise money for MDA, the world’s 857 Mountain Meadows Dr.
leader in the fight against muscle-debilitating diseases, including ALS. Ashland, Oregon 97520
They are grateful for the annual outpouring of love and support from (800) 337-1301
customers, and would like to surpass the $1,351,780 raised last year. www.mtmeadows.com
Monies raised fund research to find treatments and cures. So head to
your nearest Dutch Bros location and support a worthy cause, one that
helps others and honors one of the founding Dutch brothers.
Voted America’s Best by National Council
on Senior’s Housing.
www.DutchBros.com

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