Community Calendar

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 .

Once a month, read and discuss a banned book. Explore what caused these books to be banned, what being banned means, and how this impacts us as a society. We will talk about the who and the why, and if we agree or disagree. Stop by the Medford Reference desk to pick up a copy of the month's current title while supplies last!

December: Beartown by Fredrik Backman

January: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones by Alvin Schwarts

February: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Come join us for cribbage. We are part of the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and play 9 games of competitive cribbage every Wednesday night from September-May. $10 buy in, and we payout on the top scorecards.

RVML’s “Approaching AI” Hands-On Workshop with Ian Ingram is a welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring the world of artificial intelligence in a fun and safe way. Limited to 20 participants.
PRE-REGISTRATION and WI-FI DEVICE REQUIRED (Laptop, Tablet or Phone)

An informal, facilitated gathering beginning with a brief intro and demonstration. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced professional, this is great environment to explore the incredible array of modern AI tools with a friendly and patient expert. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!

Ian Ingram is the founder and CEO of Neuraven AI Consulting and Prompt Engineering Services. to meet the rapidly increasing need for AI literacy and its strategic application in business. He is a passionate educator and advocate for the safe deployment of AI technologies. AI technology is still in its infancy, but it’s evolving at a rate that entire industries cannot keep up with. It is imperative to start the conversation now.

Imagine West Texas in 1955. A struggling young widow and her three ranch hands are trying to come up with “Somethin’ Special for Christmas” for her young son with the help of his school teacher, while a nefarious neighbor is plotting how to buy her ranch.
This Generations Theater Company production is also a dinner theater catered by Smokin’ Gingers, a popular local food truck. The play opens in Junction City on November 28 and runs for two week-ends through Dec. 6, with evening and Saturday matinee shows.
ASL interpretation for the Deaf is provided at the Nov. 29 matinee and the Dec. 4 evening show.
Come have dinner, dessert, and show, or just dessert and show, or just show! It’s all fun. For ticket information visit Generations Theater Company’s website: jctheater.com, and click on “Events”.

Nominations are open for the Civic Contribution Award, which will be presented at State of the Community Luncheon this spring. This prestigious award honors a group or individual that has provided exceptional community service or made an important contribution to the Humboldt County community. Nomination DEADLINE is Dec. 5, 2025. Nomination form on League's website: my.lwv.org/california/humboldt-county
For more information contact Maggie Fleming at maggiefleming2018@gmail.com

Bid from anywhere and support our community!
The link for the Virtual Silent Auction will be live on https://roguewinterfest.org/ at 9AM on December 2nd.

The Rogue Winterfest Virtual Silent Auction opens online December 2nd at 9am and runs through December 7th at 7pm, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, local experiences, art, dining, and holiday bundles—all perfect for seasonal giving (or treating yourself).
Register to browse for free, set custom bid alerts, and place bids 24/7 from your phone or computer.
Every winning bid helps fund vital programs right here in the Rogue Valley, making your holiday shopping truly meaningful.
Don’t miss the final-day countdown on December 7 as top items close—get your max bids in early!

All proceeds from all of the Rogue Winterfest events support Kairos, and Options for Southern Oregon, two local non-profit organizations that provide mental health services for Jackson & Josephine County.

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.

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 .

Celebrate the spirit of the season at our annual Candlelight event — an enchanting evening of holiday shopping with unique gifts, beautiful clothing, jewelry, antiques, art and more — all benefiting Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice and end-of-life care at Celia’s House.