Community Calendar

August Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Mosaics Big and Little - Suzanne Hatch and Joi Tripp

Monday, July 28 - Monday, September 1, 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are mosaics by Suzanne Hatch and Joi Tripp. Suzanne creates mosaic artwork using glass, metal, ceramics, and semi-precious stones to form intricate designs. For many of her pieces, she builds a three dimensional substrate that begins with chicken wire, plaster, and mortar. Alternatively, Joi brings the timeless art of micro-mosaics to life. She cuts and files tiny glass rods into pieces averaging 2mm x 2mm. These small pieces are then placed into an epoxy adhesive bed that is permanent.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

Get a taste of the "old West" and Jacksonville's gold mining days when you step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest that began as a gold dust office in 1856. The Beekman Bank Museum saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters during the town’s heyday in the late 1800s—the equivalent of over $1 billion today. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; enter the vault that stored all those millions in gold! Allow 30 minutes.

Looking Glass Beads & Jewelry is excited to welcome back the Janu Gems Trunk Show for three days only:
🗓 August 22, 23 & 24
📍 283 E. Main Street, Ashland

Discover a dazzling array of natural gemstone beads and loose stones—perfect for jewelry makers, bead lovers, and collectors. This once-a-year event features high-quality strands of sapphire, emerald, ruby, labradorite, pearls, lapis, aquamarine, tourmaline, moonstone, garnet, and so much more.

We’ve proudly worked with JanuGems for over 20 years, and we’re thrilled to share their exceptional gemstone collection with our community once again.

🕚 Store Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM
📞 Call 541‑482-7000 for details
🔍 Follow us on http:// facebook.com/LookingGlassBeadsAshland

All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month.

Sip and Paints are back for another year at Mt. Ashland Ski Area!

Join Mt. Ashland and friends outside on the Mt. Ashland Karen & Sid DeBoer Lodge Bar Deck the last 2 Saturdays in August for an afternoon of creativity fueled by delicious wine and even better company. With a beautiful mountain backdrop, featuring delicious wines courtesy of sponsor and partner, Naumes Suncrest, it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Dates: Saturday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 30th
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, OR 97520 - Karen & Sid DeBoer Lodge Bar Deck
Tickets: $30 and live on our website under events (mtashland.com)

We do welcome guests of all ages—those under 21 can enjoy a refreshing selection of non-alcoholic beverages. These tickets sell out fast so purchase yours today!

What Is This?
You’ve got bottles lurking in your cellar. Weird gifts. Dusty regrets. Wines labeled “Save for a Special Occasion”... but maybe that occasion never came. Join Resistance Wine Co. for a laid-back, flavor-packed evening where aged bottles meet gourmet nachos. This small-scale event brings together retired collectors and curious new enthusiasts for wine sharing, laughter, and a little bit of cheese.

This is it.

Bring a bottle you're ready to part with, stick a funny label on it (like “Leftover from my divorce” or “Pairs well with poor decisions”), and share it with the Resistance community.

What to expect:
Funny bottle label station: "Pairs well with grandkids" or "Best served on tax day"
DIY Nacho Bar: Yes, there will be wine-pairing tips. No, we won't judge your jalapeño-to-cheese ratio.
Tasting & Story Time: We'll crack open bottles progressively. If your wine has a backstory, share it. If not, just say it "tastes like closure."
The Crowd Favorite: Before you go, cast your vote in the "Favorite Bottle of the Night" poll. Glory awaits.

Who should come?
Wine lovers with a sense of humor.
People who need an excuse to open "that bottle"
Anyone who thinks cheese is a food group.

Limited Seating
RSVP below to secure your spot at the cheesiest, sippiest, most unconventional wine club gathering this side of the vineyard.

A community of performing artists is coming together for a spectacular fundraiser concert to raise money to bring water to 285,000 people in Gaza City as part of an effort to create an Arcata Sister City with Gaza City.

Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition initiated the idea, and musicians and organizers associated with the Creative Sanctuary and Humboldt Rockers break dance crew jumped in to collaborate on what will be a very entertaining evening with diverse acts.

The show will feature local stars from Humboldt Rockers break dance crew, singer/songwriters Ruby Ruth George, Brianna Penner, James Zeller and Katie Belknap (aka the Ponies of Harmony) to guest singers Olivia Obidah, Blaze Bonpane (singer), Ramsey Isaacs (drums), Matt Sent (piano) and Ian Taylor (bass), to guest instrumentalists Jesse Alm on cello and pianist John Wood and more.

There will also be a silent auction. To donate to the silent auction call 707-633-3097 or email redwoodpeaceandjustice@gmail.com

Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular.

We're dedicated to putting our utmost effort and passion into the soil and food that sustains you. Through hard work and innovative practices, we strive to provide the best. During the outdoor season, we host up to three markets a week for the best access to the incredible bounty our bioregion has to offer.

This August, Kagyu Sukha Chöling begins a 2-month open community peace meditation; an invitation to join us over four Sundays this summer. Come join us in our serene sanctuary from 9:30-10:30 AM on Sundays August 3 & 17, September 7 & 21, where we will hold space for the contemplation of peace in all areas of our lives. There is no charge; KSC is dedicated to welcoming and supporting individuals at any stage of their spiritual journeys.