Community Calendar

Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop series exploring practical, ecological approaches to farming and landscape restoration without herbicides. Through field demonstrations, restoration site tours, and collaborative learning, participants will gain tools and knowledge to support healthy, resilient landscapes.

This workshop will showcase some of the key restoration projects at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve: demonstrating six years of working toward restoring native First Foods, pollinator and grassland habitat. In this part 3 of 3, we’ll discuss practical, herbicide-free restoration techniques and Pollinator habitat and gain hands on experience with preparing and seeding native grasses and forbs.

In partnership with Cultivate Oregon, Jackson County Soil and Water and supported by Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.

Do you love knitting, painting, papermaking, 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.

Meet Your Instructor:
Carol moved to Medford from Bandon, OR 2020. Prior to that she lived in Sonoma and Marin Counties, CA after emigrating from the United Kingdom. Over the years, Carol has been a weaver and spinner in addition to exploring mediums such as paper making from natural plants; making marbleized and paste papers; various forms of basketry – including making vessels and wall hangings from dried bullwhip kelp; encaustics; oil and cold wax paintings and collage. She is always eager to learn new ways to create art and has enjoyed going to various art workshops in Oregon and California. Her latest passion is eco-printing/eco dyeing, which is a contemporary application of the traditions of natural dyeing. In eco printing or dyeing, plants are enclosed in textiles or paper, bundled by winding over rods or stacked on tiles in layers and then steamed or immersed in hot water to extract the pigments and produce a print made with plant dyes. Using these techniques, Carol produces eco-printed and naturally dyed silk scarves, wall hangings, greeting cards and collages Carol enjoys sharing her artful skills with others and has taught most of the above techniques in Bandon, Phoenix, OR and Portland.

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

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.

Thinking about investing in a freeze dryer but want to see the machine in action first? Join the Jackson County Master Food Preservers for a fun, informative demonstration that takes the mystery out of the machine!

You will learn:

The Basics: Machine setup, essential gear, and maintenance.
The Food: What works best (and what doesn't!) for freeze-drying.
The Workflow: A step-by-step look at the preparation for drying, storage, and the rehydration process.
Come and enjoy a variety of freeze-dried foods while we answer your questions. Whether you're a gardener, a homesteader, or just a fan of crunchy snacks, you won't want to miss this!

Class limit 30.

This class will be in lecture/demo format

Deadline to register October 20, 2026

Skip the carving tools and transform a real pumpkin into your own unique masterpiece in this hands-on painting class! Choose from all kinds of styles and inspiration, including patchwork, floral, sugar skulls and master works of art. Have an idea, perfect, we’ll make it happen. These are great Fall and Halloween décor and should last several weeks once completed. There will be pumpkins available, however if you are able to or want to bring a pumpkin with you, feel free.

Let’s Create!

We hope to meet new friends at the upcoming Art & Nature workshop organized by the newly revived Upper Rogue 4-H Club (starting on Sunday, 9/27 at 2:00 PM at the Shady Cove Library and repeating every 4th Sunday of the month ongoing).

Come learn about 4-H and have fun with family and new friends as we make mosaic art outside the Shady Cove Library with elements of nature!

4-H membership not required for introductory workshop session. Come check us out! Don't forget your camera or smartphone to take pics of your creations. Supplies provided but feel free to bring your own treasures you find out in nature. You can make art out of anything! Nature is the most talented artist of all!

For more information about the Upper Rogue 4-H Club visit: [https://canva.link/lso53ahpwxbhloi]

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork

The Peace n' Quilts Quilting Group is a place for those who love to sew and create to meet. Open to all 18 and up, come with your own sewing machine or work by hand. All skill levels are welcome...free! Join us to learn, to teach, to commune! An ongoing event meeting every Monday...contact renaissancefig@gmail.com for further info

A thoughtfully designed Flow Yoga focusing on breath & alignment. Options given to accommodate All Levels –

Students are asked to sign up and pay for classes through Lori’s website at: https://lorigrableyoga.com/

NOTE: Some dates may not be available due to insructors schedule.