The Rogue Valley Times will help usher in the 2024 holiday season with the return of its “Hope for the Holidays” series.

Last year, reporter Buffy Pollock wrote a handful of stories about local residents who were facing hardships in their lives and were being assisted by local organizations. This year, the Times plans to publish multiple stories, running every Saturday and Wednesday in print through Christmas week. Look for the stories to start appearing next week. 

Story subjects last year included parents who were trying to make life a bit brighter for their children, families overcoming addiction and loss, and senior citizens who needed a helping hand during the holidays.

Holiday happenings around the Rogue Valley

Times’ Features Editor Alissa Corman has compiled a giant list of holiday events, and you can find it online at rv-times.com/go_rogue and in the print edition of GO! Rogue throughout the season.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you enjoy holiday festivities, and for Southern Oregonians, there’s something for just about everyone.

Events include a host of holiday concerts, community tree lightings across the valley and the annual Craterian Gingerbread Jubilee, among many, many others. Also, for those interested in promoting their holiday bazaars, the Times is selling space in our classified advertising section. Call 458-488-2042 or place your ad at rv-times.com.

Recent stories

Here are some recent stories that you can only read in the Times, some of which are subscriber-exclusive to offer our best reporting to loyal readers:

Medford’s Main Street may get a re-do of its controversial bike lane stripes

Families of 2 shooting victims navigate aftermath of Nov. 8 tragedy

Civil cases amass against Asante over former nurse’s alleged drug-diversion

Lomakatsi gets $21.2 million award for regional fire treatment work

PHOTO FOCUS: Cyclocross series at Valley of the Rogue State Park

Making a difference: 4 A Cause Thrift Shop gives back to community

Ashland’s Harvest Show of Fine Woodworking returns for 43th year

Hanley Farm offers holiday wreath-making fun at historic grounds

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— Troy Heie, editor; theie@rv-times.com / 458-488-2038