Good morning, Medford, Tuesday, September 1

Editor's note: Rotary Club of Medford is taking registrations for its pickleball fundraiser tournament all through September. See details below.

I just have a few notices and reminders for you today. The full newsletter will be back tomorrow.

1. Primary Election: The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are not sure where your polling location is, go to the state's Where Do I Vote page.
2. 2026 Run Medford: This year's event is taking place Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. There is a kids fun run on Friday at Hormel Stadium, and 5K and 10K races will kick off from City Hall on Saturday. There is a post-race celebration scheduled for Saturday that will include refreshments, food, music, and more. In addition, this is a run for a cause: In 2026, a donation will be made to every school PTO in the city of Medford through the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation. Follow the link to learn more and to register.
3. Back to school: Kids start school tomorrow. Nell will have two stories for you today with updates on the district's wellness policy, the HVAC/roof project at the Roberts, and what's new for this academic year.
4. GKM newsletter survey: Thank you to everyone who responded so far to our survey about the GKM newsletter and how often it should be sent out. There is still time for you to let us know what you think. It's a short survey and will only take you a few minutes. Click here to participate.
5. Pickleball fundraiser tournament: The Rotary Club of Medford has a pickleball fundraiser tournament scheduled for Sept. 26 at Carr Park and registration will continue through September. There will be intermediate and advanced mixed-doubles games and only 100 players will be able to register. Email Michael Minchello at minchh3@gmail.com.