Community Calendar

On Tuesday, September 23 at 4:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library invites teens ages 13–18 to take part in a special outreach event that combines creativity, service, and community spirit. Thanks to funding from the Coos Health and Wellness Protective Factor Grant, the library has purchased stuffed animals and books to assemble and distribute to local children. The stuffed animals will be stuffed, zipped, and paired with a book by participating teens. The completed “Bears & Books” bundles will then be shared with young children in the community, providing comfort and encouraging early literacy.

Join JCC’s FREE Community-in-Action Forum as we invite local experts to share wisdom in areas of community concern to learn about causes, solutions and how we can make our community stronger.

Barbara Johnson, Executive Director, of Community Works will share heartfelt stories and powerful insights into the human side of those individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and labor and sex trafficking. Discover how Community Works' compassionate, client-centered programs, are helping those individuals restore their dignity and find hope – one step at a time. This forum will provide opportunities for attendees to ask questions and explore challenging topics. Walk-ins welcome!

Evening Instructed Figure Drawing
6 sessions, Tuesdays 5–7:30pm, September 9–October 14
All skill levels welcome. All media welcome

This class will present an intuitive approach to drawing the nude human figure. We will work from the model, incorporating gesture, observation and imagination to create drawings that enhance and develop your own creative style. Beginners as well as those with experience are welcome. In addition to doing exercises in class, we will look at great drawings of the past to discern the elements that make up their beauty. I will be available to offer guidance and direction as needed, and even homework if you desire.

Members: $75, Non-members: $85

"Maturing Our Relationship to Technology" explores how our digital tools—especially in the age of AI—are reshaping humanity, often at great cost. We’ll examine how our naive engagement with tech fuels distraction, despair, and disconnection. I am interested in asking the question what does it take to collectively cultivate the love and wisdom needed to be responsible stewards of this ‘godlike technology’, AI?

We need to reclaim attentional sovereignty and ask what it takes to steward our creations with wisdom and love. From smartphones to social media, we’ll unpack the hidden toll of modern tech—and offer pathways toward balance, resilience, and a more humane, harmonious civilization.

Tuesday September 23rd 7:00 to 8:00 pm

In Crush Nicholas O’Connell provides a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of some of the world’s most prestigious wineries on the West Coast. This insider’s view of the wine world includes the intense competition for the best grapes, the bizarre lingo of the tasting rooms, and the visionary winemakers who magically transform grapes into high-end wine. It is a world that includes not only romance and refinement but long hours, backbreaking labor, mind-numbing repetition, and fanatical dedication to quality. Such devotion resulted in the 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet that won the best red wine at the 1976 Judgment of Paris and transformed the U.S. wine industry.

O’Connell’s quest to master the art of wine making begins in his garage. From there he embarks on an apprenticeship at Betz and DeLille Cellar and other great wineries in California, Oregon, and Washington. He provides a first-person, ground-up view of a business not yet fully explored despite record interest in wine. O’Connell also includes conversations with some of the world’s most gifted vintners, including Warren Winiarski, former owner of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

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.

Fiber Artists Nani Pacal and Thalia Keple will continue to be featured artisans at Shepherd's Dream throughout the month of September. We feature both seasoned and up and coming artisans monthly and invite you to come to our Ashland Flagship Retail Showroom to view these amazing fine art works. Their unique one of a kind pieces, are a feast for the eyes, and have garnered collectors local, regional and nationally. Another co-sponsored event with Creatively Speaking.

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This class combines rhythm, movemenr and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs. Adults are FREE attending with a child/ren).

Open Meditation for All in The Sanctuary
Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm

Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation. We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.