Community Calendar

Do you love knitting, painting, paper-making, or collage, but miss having a community to share it with others? Crafting alone at home is wonderful, but creating together brings a whole new layer of joy, inspiration, and friendship. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, trying to clear out a mountain of extra supplies, or simply want a welcoming environment to work on your favorite hobby on a weekday afternoon, JCC’s monthly DROP-IN Art À La Carte with Fabric Artist Carol Jones is your space to thrive. This is an open, harmonious gathering where crafters of all skill levels (from complete beginners to seasoned experts) come together to work, chat, and collaborate if they choose. OR, join Carol to learn a new craft…

Carol will lead a craft and participants can choose to participate in her demo craft/art project, or work independently on their own crafting project. This DROP-IN is Free with welcomed donations of $5 or more to support JCC!

Got extra tools, yarn, fabric, or paper taking up space at home? Bring your gently used materials to use, share with others, trade for something new, or possibly donate directly to the community center. Reclaim your afternoon, meet fellow local makers, and enjoy doing what you love in good company.

American Legion Grants Pass Auxiliary Unit 28 is having a Free Veteran Meal on Thursday
Oct 8th
206 NW F St, Grants Pass
Free Veteran Meal. Serving from 3-5pm. Call to find out about the meal
RSVP by Wed before the meal by calling 541-474-6400
Beverages are available for purchase. Donations are welcome.
Grants Pass Auxiliary received donated funds to host this dinner
Proceeds benefit the American Legion Grants Pass Unit 28 Auxiliary Programs

This amazing dance troupe started as a high school club in 1994 at South Medford High School. In 2006, it became a community program, and in 2014 the group was approved as a federally recognized non-profit organization. Today, Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre performs 20-30 times a year in local events, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Green Shows, and the Britt Festival. Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of traditional Mexican folk dance. Their approach is to empower youth through dance, serve as cultural ambassadors, and promote upcoming events that celebrate the vibrant and passionate art of Mexican folk dance. Founder, Victoria Snow Mountain, a passionate advocate for Mexican folk dance, founded the dance group to encourage Latinx youth to embrace their cultural heritage and create opportunities for all and share the beauty and energy of traditional dance with youth and surrounding communities. Yanelli De La Torre is the group’s Executive Director.

Discover an ancient way to embody your natural inborn healing powers as you bring more love, joy and peace into your own precious life and into the lives of others in a circular community format.

An experiential gathering to work on collective community healing and ancestral or historical trauma that has its origins in work discovered by Bert Hellinger who lived as a Catholic Priest amongst the South African Zulu people.

Movements of Love Sacred Ceremony was created by Marina McDonald, following many years of focused study and direct experience.

A Community Exchange from the Oregon Education Project

"Why Are Kids Anxious?"

Why are so many children and teens struggling with depression and other mental health challenges today?

Are schools contributing to the problems by focusing so much on a student’s social and emotional life?

Should teachers become classroom therapists — a role they are not trained or rewarded for?

And why does Oregon’s required Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Framework and Standards
promote “decentering white middle class values?”

Join us at the Medford Library for an information-rich exchange about how we rebuild Oregon K–12 Education to succeed.

Thursday, October 8 at 7:00pm
Medford Library

Discover How Moral Character Builds Resilience

This unaffiliated event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Library.

Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-basedsinger, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade intoone of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country,soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting.

Guest opener Sam Amidon.

Doors 6:00PM Show 7:00-10:00pm
Food & Drinks available for purchase!

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 located at 206 NW F St @ 5th St, is having 9-Ball Tournaments every Monday and Thursday at 7:00pm. Standard rules, with a $5.00 buy in for 5 rounds.

There will be food and drinks available for sale.

For questions call 541-474-6400 Monday-Saturday 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Proceeds go for Grants Pass Post 28 American Legion Veteran Programs

Step into the enchanting world of Gypsy jazz with Camp Django Presents, featuring an extraordinary lineup of international jazz virtuosos. Experience the infectious swing of Paulus Schafer, the soulful melodies of Tim Kliphuis, the vibrant energy of Eva Slongo, and the innovative rhythms of Sam Farthing—all on one unforgettable night.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of Django Reinhardt or discovering Gypsy jazz for the first time, this tour promises an intimate, high-energy performance that will have you tapping your feet and moving to the rhythm. Join us for a celebration of virtuosity, passion, and the timeless charm of Gypsy jazz.

This event is an extension of the "Camp Django" workshop presented at the Columbia Hotel

Tickets available now – reserve your spot and be part of the magic!

Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms.

Book directly with instructor for this one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.

For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com