Community Calendar

Do you love knitting, painting, paper-making, or collage, but miss having a community to share it with others? Crafting alone at home is wonderful, but creating together brings a whole new layer of joy, inspiration, and friendship. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, trying to clear out a mountain of extra supplies, or simply want a welcoming environment to work on your favorite hobby on a weekday afternoon, JCC’s monthly DROP-IN Art À La Carte with Fabric Artist Carol Jones is your space to thrive. This is an open, harmonious gathering where crafters of all skill levels (from complete beginners to seasoned experts) come together to work, chat, and collaborate if they choose. OR, join Carol to learn a new craft…

Carol will lead a craft and participants can choose to participate in her demo craft/art project, or work independently on their own crafting project. This DROP-IN is Free with welcomed donations of $5 or more to support JCC!

Got extra tools, yarn, fabric, or paper taking up space at home? Bring your gently used materials to use, share with others, trade for something new, or possibly donate directly to the community center. Reclaim your afternoon, meet fellow local makers, and enjoy doing what you love in good company.

Discover an ancient way to embody your natural inborn healing powers as you bring more love, joy and peace into your own precious life and into the lives of others in a circular community format.

An experiential gathering to work on collective community healing and ancestral or historical trauma that has its origins in work discovered by Bert Hellinger who lived as a Catholic Priest amongst the South African Zulu people.

Movements of Love Sacred Ceremony was created by Marina McDonald, following many years of focused study and direct experience.

A Community Exchange from the Oregon Education Project

"Why Are Kids Anxious?"

Why are so many children and teens struggling with depression and other mental health challenges today?

Are schools contributing to the problems by focusing so much on a student’s social and emotional life?

Should teachers become classroom therapists — a role they are not trained or rewarded for?

And why does Oregon’s required Transformative Social and Emotional Learning Framework and Standards
promote “decentering white middle class values?”

Join us at the Medford Library for an information-rich exchange about how we rebuild Oregon K–12 Education to succeed.

Thursday, October 8 at 7:00pm
Medford Library

Discover How Moral Character Builds Resilience

This unaffiliated event is not sponsored or endorsed by the Library.

Naturopath physician Mikinzie Smoot will lead adults in strength-building exercises – incorporating weights, weight bars and step platforms.

Book directly with instructor for this one-hour class – offered weekly on Wednesday at 8-9am and Fridays 8:15-9:15am.

For registration and payment: https://www.jvillefitness.com For information call: 541-621-1883 or email: drsmootmedspa@gmail.com

October 8-11th 2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Mystery Fest! All Around Ashland!

Friday October 9th and Saturday October 10th 10 am – 12 pm

Here at Bloomsbury Books

Story Clinic: Drop in with Rogue Writers Collective
The doctors are in! Story Clinic is a new offering by Rogue Writers Collective that gives writers an opportunity to have their work reviewed by experienced editors in-person and on-demand. Freelance editor Scout Cox and author Shelly King will be reviewing works up to 1500 words on a first-come, first-served basis. Get advice on what is working and what can be improved in your story. Bring an excerpt or short story, sign up, enjoy a coffee, and learn from two industry pros! Story Clinic is free to attend, but donations to their organization are greatly appreciated.
Included in Event Registration Package – First come, first serve*
*Limited Capacity – Badge Holders Prioritized

Join Lori Grable for a Beginning Yoga class! This class is open to anyone who is interested in trying out yoga for the first time or wants a refresher yoga class after a layoff. Come with comfortable clothes, a yoga mat and water bottle. New students can arrive at 10:15.

Instructor Bio: Lori began her yoga journey in 2000 as a student at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center. She was drawn to the practice because it helped her to reconnect with her most authentic self while making her stronger and more open, physically and mentally. Her passion for yoga grew stronger as she traveled around the United States during the summer of 2003, practicing at many studios along the way. After settling in Pittsburgh, PA, she completed her teacher training and began teaching in 2006.

Today, Lori is an E-RYT 500 and teaches Vinyasa-based classes. She is influenced by the philosophy and alignment principles of Anusara Yoga. As a triathlete, Lori has an interest in yoga for athletes and has taught many workshops on the topic. She has a passion for the outdoors and has taught yoga in parks, vineyards, and backyards. Lori appreciates the healing and restorative qualities of yoga and has also worked with students who are recovering from illness, rehabilitating injuries, pregnant, or elderly.

What does it mean to truly see the world through a biblical lens?

We are excited to offer Introduction to a Biblical Worldview, a three-session course designed for ages 16+ and taught by Jenna Hays and Amirah David, hosts of The School of Life Podcast.

This thoughtful course invites students to explore how Scripture shapes the way we understand truth, worldview, Jesus, anthropology, God, science, society, vocation, calling, family, work, community, and faith.

More than simply learning information, this course is an opportunity to develop the ability to think deeply, live faithfully, and bring every area of life under the Lordship of Christ.

📚 Guided student workbook
💬 Rich teaching and discussion
📝 Weekly reflection prompts
📖 Recommended reading

If you are a student, parent, educator, or someone passionate about cultivating a thoughtful Christian worldview, we invite you to join us at Magna Deo Center for the Arts and Education.

Come ready to think deeply, grow spiritually, and engage the world through the lens of Christ.

All are welcome to experience the joy of folk dancing, and enjoy wonderful live music this Friday in North bend. The North Bend Public Library, in partnership with the South Coast Folk Society, invites everyone to join the fun starting at 6:00 Friday evening, January 9th, in their Activity Room. This is the first in a series, so you don’t want to miss it. Folk Dance Night at the Library will be a regular monthly offering every second Friday at 6:00.

This free, social gathering is open to new and experienced dancers. Dance to live music from around the world played by skilled local musicians. Beautiful, beginner-friendly dances will be taught throughout the evening. They are fun to do, and easy to learn. If you can walk, you can folk dance, and folk dancing is so much more fun. Don’t be shy, give it a try.

There’s plenty of room for dancing in the spacious, newly remodeled, North Bend Library Activity Room. And, there is room to sit and enjoy live music when you take a moment to rest. Plus there will be refreshments available during the band break.
This is an alcohol-free and fragrance-free public event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information about the classes, call Paul Poresky at 541-404-8267.

Sound Advice! is a free monthly, peer to peer, and hands-on introduction to hearing loops put on by The Shedd’s Hearing Loop Committee. Practice using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to access hearing loops to dramatically improve hearing accessibility in both public and personal settings. Theatres, including The Shedd, Florence Event Center, Cottage Theatre, and the Liberty Theatre are looped. Many houses of worship are looped. Eugene Airport and the Library are looped. Small loops can be installed at any reception desk or checkout counter. Loops can be portable to take with you to hear better in many settings. TV rooms, computers, taxi cabs, buses, and even outdoor events can be looped. Come join friends with hearing loss to learn about this important and universal technology. Friends and family are encouraged to attend!

October 8-11th 2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Mystery Fest! All Around Ashland!

Friday October 9th and Saturday October 10th 10 am – 12 pm

Here at Bloomsbury Books

Story Clinic: Drop in with Rogue Writers Collective
The doctors are in! Story Clinic is a new offering by Rogue Writers Collective that gives writers an opportunity to have their work reviewed by experienced editors in-person and on-demand. Freelance editor Scout Cox and author Shelly King will be reviewing works up to 1500 words on a first-come, first-served basis. Get advice on what is working and what can be improved in your story. Bring an excerpt or short story, sign up, enjoy a coffee, and learn from two industry pros! Story Clinic is free to attend, but donations to their organization are greatly appreciated.
Included in Event Registration Package – First come, first serve*
*Limited Capacity – Badge Holders Prioritized