Community Calendar

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”.

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.

The scent of fresh greens is a traditional marker for the start of the holiday season. The Jacksonville Garden Club will have lovely wreaths, table arrangements, swags, artistic cards, and sweets at its Holiday Greens Sale on Friday, December 5th from 10 am – 2 pm. The sale is in the alcove next to the Post Office near the intersection of Oregon and California Streets in Jacksonville. Support local scholarships and beautification projects and brighten the holidays with lovely natural greens!

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 Jane Austen's 250th birthday this month! Living History performer Tames Alan gives an engaging description of what it was like to be alive during the time Jane Austen wrote her books. In the first half of this program, Tames appears in an authentic Regency dress like those any of Jane Austen’s characters would have worn during the day. Using quotes from the characters and the characters’ behaviors from Austen’s books, Tames shows how they reflect the reality of the times, especially concerning finances, entailment of estates, and all the social ramifications of marriage. She explains why this era is called the Regency and how ideas about love and marriage underwent significant changes during this era.

Changing into an evening dress that would be appropriate for a ball or assembly dance, Tames describes each piece of clothing, including undergarments, fabrics, and hair and makeup, which marked a transition between the 18th century and the Victorian era. She then discusses ballroom etiquette, the importance of proper introductions, food and drink, and the dances that made up a major part of the hunt for a husband during this time.

This free performance will be offered at the following JCLS branches:

Ashland, Tuesday, December 2nd at 3pm

Central Point, Thursday, December 4th at 5:30pm

Medford, Friday, December 5th at 3:30pm

Applegate, Saturday, December 6th at 12:30pm

Join us in at the Remotion Tasting Room located in The Historic Orth House for libations and record listening. We have a collection of our own records to play on the turn table but we encourage you to bring your own!
We serve small batches of award winning wines, Arch Rock beer, Charcuterie Boards and Greek Plates.
Bring a record to share and receive $2 off a glass of wine or 20% off a bottle.

Ashland's Friday night just got a little tastier.

Imagine this: It's the end of the week, your shoulders are finally down, and you're eyeing something delicious -- and maybe just a little indulgent. That's where we come in.

Welcome to Woodfired Pies & Vines:

Every Friday at Resistance Wine Co. featuring Allium Wood Fired Pizza paired with wines that actually know what they're doing.

Here’s how it works:

Every Friday — Stob by when you can, stay as long as you'd like.
We’ll be spinning out fresh, blistered wood-fired pies from Allium—crafted to complement our wine.
Pair like a pro with carefully selected pours from our team -- because pizza deserves the perfect companion.
Each week we'll spotlight a special "Wine-inspired Pizza" -- a one-off creation designed to bring out the best in your glass.

Tasty Details:

When: Every Friday, 6–9 PM
Where: Resistance Wine Company, Ashland, OR
Cost: Free to attend. Pizza and wine sold separately.

No RSVP needed—but welcome.

Get ready for a weekend of razor-sharp wit, bold laughs, and unfiltered fun. Storytown Ashland, in partnership with Epic Ashland, proudly presents the inaugural Ashland Sarcasm Festival (ASF!), a three-day celebration of comedy, satire, and smart irreverence coming to downtown Ashland December 5-7, 2025.
From nationally recognized headliners at the historic Angus Bowmer Theatre to intimate late-night shows at beloved downtown venues, ASF! will transform Ashland into Southern Oregon's premier comedy destination with stand-up, musical comedy, improv, drag performances, live game shows, and an unmatched spirit of comedic mischief. For tickets and details visit SarcasmFest.com

Join us for the 38th Anniversary of the Dickens' Feast! The feast consists of an amazing take on a traditional 5 course Christmas feast. A fun and energetic group of festive carol singers in Dickens Christmas costumes entertain all as they stroll through the restaurant. Santa Clause may even make an appearance with a bag of gifts. Call 541-488-1113 to book your spot now.

Dec 4 - 6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20th

Dinner begins at 6:15 each evening. Recommend arriving by 6:00.
The bar will be open to the public.

Sample Menu Includes:

A complimentary glass of Champagne or Cider
Mushroom and Sherry Mousse with toasted sourdough
Stilton Cheese and Onion Soup
Fall Salad
Choice of Entrees: Butter Poached Rockfish, Prime Rib or a Roasted Vegetable Tart
Holiday Brioche Bread Pudding with Amaretto Cream