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!

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!

Jackson County Public Health is offering no-cost HIV testing (regardless of insurance status) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for appointments during hours listed. The appointment can be done in as little as 15 minutes and results can be provided at this time. All clients are able to access referrals to support agencies and resources as well as safer sex supplies. During the appointment clients are also provided with education about STI/HIV transmission and safer sex practices.

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.

Jackson County Public Health is offering no-cost HIV testing (regardless of insurance status) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for appointments during hours listed. The appointment can be done in as little as 15 minutes and results can be provided at this time. All clients are able to access referrals to support agencies and resources as well as safer sex supplies. During the appointment clients are also provided with education about STI/HIV transmission and safer sex practices.

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

Are you new to the grant seeking process? Grant seeking is a process of identifying your organization's culture and mission, creating innovative partnerships, and embracing a multilateral view of humanitarian work and philanthropy. Grant writers are most successful when they incorporate careful planning, genuine human connections, and creative resourcefulness into their organizations’ projects long before seeking funding. This grant writing workshop series will help participants learn and progress from any level of experience and knowledge. In the last 30 minutes, we will discuss books we are reading on grant writing, community building, and organizational development processes. Need some inspiration? Take a look at this book list: https://bit.ly/3wn0eo3 Sept. 13: Intro to Grant Writing & Case Statements Sept. 27: Impacts, Outcomes, & Partnerships Oct. 11: Evaluation & Budget Oct. 25: Credibility & Sustainability

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