Community Calendar

All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month.

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:
The Constitution of the United States & The Declaration of Independence (September 18)
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century – Timothy Snyder (October 16)
The Fire Next Time – James Baldwin (November 20)

All are welcome to enjoy a delightful evening of social dancing at the North Bayside Grange on Saturday, November 22nd from 6-9pm. Dance to great live music and skilled calling. This friendly community gathering is open to singles and couples. Join the fun at the Bay Area Barn and Contra Dance, featuring three hours of congenial social dance. This monthly event is sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society. It’s a light-hearted community gathering appropriate for teens and adults. This event is free, and open to everyone age 12 up. New dancers are always welcome. No prior experience or partner is required at this alcohol- and fragrance-free event.

Contra Dancing is fun, and easy to learn, like an old-time barn dance.  It’s a delightful way to socialize to beautiful, uplifting music. Come swing your partner and do-si-do to the foot-stomping music of the Outstanding Open Band. Popular caller Paul Poresky will provide a lesson for new dancers at 6:00pm, and expert calling all evening.  Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Please join us on the dance floor, or relax and enjoy fine music.

Many thanks to the North Bayside Grange, a wonderful dance venue, for hosting the monthly Bay Area Contra Dances. The center is open to all ages and is located at 67577 E Bay Road, North Bend, just across the bridge, in Glasgow. Save the date. Doors open at 5:45, and a $5 donation would be much appreciated. There will be refreshments available all evening. Contact Paul at 541-404-8267 for more information, or visit southcoastfolksociety.com.

AIFF Monthly Film Series: The Sundance Film Festival Indigenous Film Tour
Saturday, November 22, 6:30 p.m. • AIFF Film Center

Join us for our Monthly Film Series, featuring The Sundance Film Festival Indigenous Film Tour!

The Sundance Film Festival Indigenous Film Tour is a curated selection that reflects a variety of native stories and showcases inventive, original storytelling from Indigenous artists. The Sundance Film Festival has a long history of supporting and launching talented Indigenous directors including Erica Tremblay, Taika Waititi, Blackhorse Lowe, and many others. This program runs 98 minutes long, and features 7 short films, both documentary and narrative. Included in the program are the following:

- Tiger • U.S.A.
- Inkwo for When the Starving Return • Canada
- Stranger, Brother. • Australia
- Field Recording • U.S.A.
- En Memoria • U.S.A.
- Lea Tupu’anga / Mother Tongue • New Zealand
- Fox Humana • Philippines, U.S.A., Singapore

To purchase tickets, please visit www.ashlandfilm.org/events.

Kamikaze Karaoke on Sat Nov 22th starting at 6:30 pm 10:30pm with Wings - Corn Dogs - Fries - Drinks
Join us at the American Legion Grants Pass Post 28
206 NW F St Grants Pass
Our Hosts Rob and the band Triple Threat and his wife Wendy will be spinning the tunes.
Wide variety of tune categories to sing from.
There will be Wings,Corn Dogs,Fries and Drinks available. Prices will vary depending on the order. Cash Only.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass SQDN 28 Veteran Programs.

What’s up Southern Oregon Fam!?! We are road tripping with our good friends Stoning Giants to Grants. We’ll be joined by GP locals ATR and rocking The Sound Lounge. Don’t miss this epic night dubbed “Rock On The Rogue - Count Your Blessings Bash.” Saturday, November 22nd. Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm. $10 at the door. 21+
— feeling festive.

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

There is an open to the public tree planting event

Gather your family and friends and visit Clayfolk’s 50th Show & Sale, where over 70+ ceramic artists will be featured. Clayfolk is Southern Oregon’s largest display of handmade pottery. The show is November 21st - 23rd at the Medford Armory, Friday hours are 11-7, Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-3. Admission is Free! Activities include pottery-making demonstrations and a hands-on experience in clay for children ages 0-100. Children's Clay is open Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 11-2. For more information visit www.clayfolk.org or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Rock Point Artisan Thanksgiving Market will be featuring local artisans with an impressive array of handcrafted, locally sourced, and unique, one-of-a-kind items.

While browsing the booths, enjoy a variety of handcrafted beverages from the Rock Point Coffee Bar including our seasonal beverage, hot apple cider.

We are located at
97 Rogue River Hwy
Gold Hill (exit 43).
Market hours are 11am-3pm on Sunday Nov 23, 2025

Vendor booths are located both indoors and outdoors, upstairs and downstairs. We look forward to seeing you. Please invite your friends.

Parking options include designated lot spaces, areas adjacent to and behind the prominent red barn, and roadside parking.

Interested vendors can contact...

Julie Schlutz
Market Manager
702-217-3184
admin@rockpointrvpark.com