Community Calendar

The Ashland Independent Film Festival is pleased to announce an exciting selection of international films for the 32nd Annual World Film Week(s). The event will run virtually September 17-30, with a special outdoor screening of the documentary TORN at Lithia Park on September 18. With the theme “See The World From Where You Are,” AIFF presents 14 films from 15 countries, including the USA, United Kingdom, Malawi, Ethiopia, Israel, Kosovo, France, Malta, Belgium, Norway, France, and Dominican Republic. There are seven narrative features and seven documentaries, with half of the films directed by women. Tickets & List of Films: https://worldfilmweeks2021.eventive.org/welcome

Dip into Jacksonville history at your leisure! Want a quick sample? Then check out our daily Facebook and Instagram posts. Want an overview? Watch our new 30 minute video tour of Jacksonville. Want to dig deeper? Check out historic sites at our Walk through History Blog or learn about early settlers at Pioneer Profiles. Posts! Blogs! Video! It's Jacksonville's history at your fingertips right here at www.historicjacksonville.org!

Banned books week is almost here! Pick up a Bingo-style card in which each square is a different activity to learn about and read books that have been banned or censored in schools and libraries around the country. Read a book that’s been banned, visit displays at your local branch, or attend a program about banned books... it all counts! When you get five in a row you can redeem your bingo card for a cool, custom sticker. Pick up a Bingo card at any JCLS library branch during open hours. Cards and prizes available while supplies last.

148 artworks are exhibited during the Grants Pass Museum of Art's Membership Exhibit. An amazing array of talent and creativity gets to show off for you. Free admission. All are welcome. Artworks include painting, sculptures, drawings, mixed media and so much more!

The Cannon Beach Gallery is pleased to present our Textiles exhibition Sep 1 - Sep 26. Featuring a vibrant display of work by local artists Allyn Cantor, Julie Rochelle, Kyla Sjogren, Melissa Monroe, Orquidia Violeta and Sydney Dufka.

DART is a mobile tech van, library outreach vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot, and computer lab all rolled into one! Visit DART at the Phoenix Talent Fire Relief Center, in The Shoppes at 24, exit 24 DART's location will change regularly. Check this calendar or call your branch library for updates! The van is staffed by a Mobile Services Specialist who can help you sign up for a library card or use a laptop. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. DART is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon, and from the Jackson County Library Foundation.

The Jackson County Syringe Exchange Program (SEP) is part of a comprehensive public health approach, that is evidence-based, to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and other bloodborne pathogens among people who use injection drugs, their families, and the larger community. On Friday events, we also offer HIV and Hepatitis-C test for no-cost. Services are anonymous and include: -Exchange used points for new points, 1 for 1 exchange -Safe injection supplies -Wound care supplies -Safer sex supplies -Risk reduction counseling -Referrals to medical care, HIV and STD testing and treatment, naloxone, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment, and medication assisted treatment -Naloxone kits are provided twice a month through HIV Alliance -Fentanyl Test Strips

The Ashland Independent Film Festival is pleased to announce an exciting selection of international films for the 32nd Annual World Film Week(s). The event will run virtually September 17-30, with a special outdoor screening of the documentary TORN at Lithia Park on September 18. With the theme “See The World From Where You Are,” AIFF presents 14 films from 15 countries, including the USA, United Kingdom, Malawi, Ethiopia, Israel, Kosovo, France, Malta, Belgium, Norway, France, and Dominican Republic. There are seven narrative features and seven documentaries, with half of the films directed by women. Tickets & List of Films: https://worldfilmweeks2021.eventive.org/welcome

Dip into Jacksonville history at your leisure! Want a quick sample? Then check out our daily Facebook and Instagram posts. Want an overview? Watch our new 30 minute video tour of Jacksonville. Want to dig deeper? Check out historic sites at our Walk through History Blog or learn about early settlers at Pioneer Profiles. Posts! Blogs! Video! It's Jacksonville's history at your fingertips right here at www.historicjacksonville.org!

Banned books week is almost here! Pick up a Bingo-style card in which each square is a different activity to learn about and read books that have been banned or censored in schools and libraries around the country. Read a book that’s been banned, visit displays at your local branch, or attend a program about banned books... it all counts! When you get five in a row you can redeem your bingo card for a cool, custom sticker. Pick up a Bingo card at any JCLS library branch during open hours. Cards and prizes available while supplies last.