May 13 Wednesday
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having 8-Ball Tournaments is having on every Wednesday, starting at 6pm. Straight 8-Ball, bar rules, with a $5.00 buy in. 206 NW F St, Grants Pass. 541-474-6400. There will be food and drinks available for sale. Tournaments will continue on Wednesday nights as long there is interest in them.
Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.
Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.
Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org
May 14 Thursday
Experienced students are the focus of this ongoing class but beginners may join after contacting the instructor. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are calming practices that incorporate slow movement, breathwork, visualization, and meditation. Consistent practice fosters improved balance, body alignment, coordination, and overall sense of well-being. Tai Chi students will also practice the Qi Gong.
To determine if you are ready for this level placement, please contact instructor Carolyn Wolf prior to attending at carwolf@sonic.net.
Instructors Bio: I have been a certified Tai Chi Practice Leader (from the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi) since 2015 and have been leading classes locally since then. I enjoy sharing all the practice has to offer; relaxation, increased body awareness, improved balance, meditation techniques, and overall improved well-being.”
Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!
The City of Rogue River and Woodville Museum invites the Rogue Valley community to Woodville Museum on May 14 from 4p-6p to honor Rogue River Mayor Pam VanArsdale for her 2025 League of Oregon Cities award. We'll also be recognizing five earlier Rogue River mayors and today's city councilors at Woodville Museum that evening.
We plan a brief program and light refreshments. Ryan Nolan, City Administrator is Master of Ceremonies.
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.
The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival is a juried international competition in the cultural heritage film genre, bringing you the world’s best films relating to the human past and our shared cultural heritage. These are great films for the whole family!
Our Keynote Speakers, Michael Bott and Rupert Soskin, together known as The Prehistory Guys, will kick off the event at the Festival Banquet, on May 13, 2026, 6-9pm, at the Gordon Hotel in Eugene. This is followed by four days of juried films and videos on archaeological and indigenous topics, screened in the Sheffer Recital Hall at The Shedd Institute in Eugene. We plan other festival activities at other downtown venues as well. Event details are posted on TAC web site at archaeologychannel.org/festival.
With a background in healthcare and marketing, Grace Aspinwall brings a clear, research-informed approach to one of the fastest-growing risks facing children today. This presentation offers practical advice and tools for parents and caring adults in the community to prevent sextortion among children and teens and will also cover how to report online exploitation, and what apps parents should know about.
May 15 Friday
The Ashland Fringe Festival is a FREE weekend-long arts event that fosters community connection and celebrates bold expression. The festival includes theater, music, visual art, dance, puppetry, creative writing, film, magic and so much more. Audiences can expect to see Ashland transform into a hub of radical creativity through interactive performances, workshops, artist panels and community discussions.
Plan your festival weekend here: https://ashlandfringe.org/2026-festival/