Community Calendar

The Redwood Coast Music Festival has announced its dates for the 2026 festival, and is offering early bird tickets in time for holiday gift giving. The Festival, with something for every kind of music lover, takes place at locations throughout Eureka California from October 1st through the 4th 2026, with American Roots, Blues, Jazz, Swing, Zydeco and more. More information about the festival and Extra-Early "Early Bird" All Event Passes are available now through December 31st at rcmfest.org.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of holiday trains at the Rogue Valley Mall again this year from the Medford Garden Railroaders. This club from the Medford Railroad Park will showcase its holiday model railroad layout on the first floor of the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, near the Kohl's department store. Trains will operate from Black Friday, Nov. 28, through Dec. 31 during mall hours. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. For more information, see facebook.com/Medfordrailroadpark.

Now in its 35th year, this beloved Southern Oregon Coast tradition is hosted by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society. The celebration begins with an Open House on December 13. Main Street Teas will be held December 19-21. A Holiday Music Concert takes place December 20 and 21, marking the 155th anniversary of the first lighting of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse’s lamp in its first order fresnel lens on December 20, 1870.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 has a donation box for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program.
206 NW F Street, Grants Pass. Open Mon - Sat, 2-6pm.
Make an impact on the lives of disadvantaged children by donating new, unwrapped toys and books for kids 0-12 years.
With your generous donations we can continue our mission of providing the joy of play, the power of imagination, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.
The gifts will be distributed at the Josephine County Fairgrounds on Sunday 12/21 from 10-6pm, and Monday 12/22 from 10-4pm .

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is hosting our Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 18th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm or until gone.

On the menu: TBD. Call the Post for more details after Dec 10tth.

Please NO debit/credit cards.

Meal will be served by Reservation ONLY, and is free to Veterans and their family. Donations welcome

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday December 16th by calling (541) 474-6400, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, Monday-Saturday, or stop by at 206 NW F St @ 5th St, Grants Pass.

Please note, Additional Parking at the Growers Market parking lot.

Proceeds benefit the American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs

Take some time out of your Thursday to listen to music in the library. Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will fill the main floor of the library with beautiful music. Enjoy it in passing or sit for a while and listen.

This series is presented in partnership with Rogue Valley Symphony.

Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!

We will read:
Common Sense – Thomas Paine (December 18)
Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life – Eric Klinenberg (January 15)
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States – Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (February 19)

Casual meetings once a month (except December) to increase awareness of the work Community Works does for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Jackson County, Oregon, and to further the mission of Community Works. Each month we explore new subjects that are educational and offer opportunities for interesting discussion. Along with this, we have project ideas for helping to lift our clients and the community. Community Works is here to bring HOPE, SUPPORT, and EMPOWERMENT to those impacted by violence.

December 18-20 * 5pm to 9pm * Admission: $5/Car
SOHS Hanley Farm * 1053 Hanley Rd * Central Point, OR

‘Tis the season! Experience Hanley Farm’s Winter Wonderland when the farm is lit with over 15,000 lights. And those of you who attended one of the earlier events the 11th, 12th, or the 13th, may want to visit the farm again with friends who haven’t yet seen this dazzling display of lights. And as you stroll through the display, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, along with delicious snacks!

Mele Kalikimaka, Feliz Navidad, God Jut, Buen Natale – no matter how you say it, we wish you all a very, Merry Christmas!

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.