Community Calendar

Heather Paladini will present a tale of the local figures connected to her home in Williams – a farmhouse built in 1900 on one of the original homesteads of the Applegate Valley. Beginning with the discovery of a letter and century-old postcard in the house, Heather will follow the lives of the people who called this land home a hundred years ago. This includes the story of the murder of Antone Joseph, a Portuguese immigrant and gold miner who held the original homestead certificate for the parcel of land on which the house was built.

Heather Paladini moved to the Applegate Valley in 2023 from Olympia, WA. A writer, naturalist, bird and pollinator enthusiast, and artist, Heather stays busy both on her property and in the local community. She owns and operates Wild Oak Preschool on her homestead property, volunteers with A Greater Applegate, and runs a children’s program for the Williams and Applegate farmers markets.

The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians and bring alive the people, values, and events that shaped our southern Oregon heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services. Programs are presented in Medford (first Wednesdays, in-person and online) and again in Ashland (second Wednesdays, in-person). Registration is only required to attend the Zoom version of Medford's program. Recordings of Medford presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel.

May = Bike Month!
Join Mike Vergeer from the Rogue Valley Transportation District for a basic skills and safety workshop for both regular bikes and e-bikes!

Bikes and e-bikes are very practical and popular choices for basic transportation around our region, but they don’t come with a driver training course. The power and weight of e-bikes make them quite different to ride than traditional bikes. The first half of the workshop will consist of a presentation and discussion of safe bicycling on streets shared with cars. The second half will consist of hands-on safety drills and a ride. No prior experience is necessary. Workshop will be held rain or shine.

NOTE: Participants will need to bring a helmet and a bicycle that is in good working condition in order to participate in the second half and a signed waiver is required.

The first Rogue River National Rooster Crow was in 1953 when Hollerin’ Harry crowed 71 times in a half hour. What began as a local publicity stunt hit the news big time and over the next couple of years, hundreds of roosters from all over the country stepped up to crow or were silent. The annual Crow on the last weekend of June is great fun with adult and kid crows that bring big bragging rights, parades, bands, art shows, car rallies and more. Practice your crow (and your Chicken Dance moves) with organizers Mark Reagles and Carol Weir as they tell of historic crows. You’ll be sure to get revved up for a weekend of fun at the 72d Rogue River National Rooster Crow Contest beginning June 27, 2025 in Rogue River, Oregon.

This program is co-sponsored by the Woodville Museum and the Rogue River Branch of Jackson County Library Services thanks in part to an Oregon Heritage grant to the Gold Hill Historical Society. The Woodville Museum is located at 199 1st Street in Rogue River and is open Thursday – Saturday from noon to 4p. The Rogue River Branch of JCLS is located at 412 East Main Street in Rogue River and is open daily except for Sundays. For more information contact Laura Huddleston 916-284-6045 or laurade2006@yahoo.com. You can also call the museum at 541-582-3088

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
In-person and via Zoom
Calm Abiding Meditation
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”

From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.

To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Join Oregon Black Pioneers for a guided walking tour through historic Jacksonville! OBP's popular walking tours are a great way to experience local history. Led by a member of the Oregon Black Pioneers team, this two-hour, 1-mile loop will make stops at locations connected to the town’s Black history. The tour will begin at the Jacksonville Cemetery before moving to the Jackson Creek Junction Gazebo. Vehicle transport is encouraged to avoid walking up and down the steep cemetery road. The rest of the tour, starting at Jackson Creek Junction Gazebo, will be on foot.

Join JCLS and Marcie Katz from the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about gardening in containers! Whether your garden is one pot on a balcony or large planters with a wide variety of flowers and food, containers can be a great option for gardeners that can't or don't want to grow in the ground. Participants will learn how to start a container garden, the benefits of containers, and tips and tricks for a successful growing season.

Marcie Katz graduated 2018 Master Gardener class, has been a Practicum Mentor for 3 years, is the GEM of the Wanda Hauser Heritage Demonstration Garden and works with the Garden Enhancement Committee, beautifying and maintaining the extension grounds between the Demonstration Gardens.

There's an incredible connection to infinite Love, that lifts us from darkness to light, giving us worth and purpose. The Christian Science Society of Coos Bay is sponsoring a free talk entitled "Why Everyone is Needed" by James Shepherd, a Christian Science practitioner/healer, on May 17th @ 1 pm in the Myrtle room at the Coos Bay Public Library. Everyone welcome; child care is provided.

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the past and celebrating the present. Come listen to historian Caroline Kingsnorth share about the dramatic past of our historic building. Then hear gallery chairperson Arlis Duncan share the journey this building has had in recent history. You won’t want to miss this interesting and informative “Then & Now”!

Claudia Ingraham will faciltate the Yoga Nidra while gently playing crystal bowls, Tibetan ringing bowls and Koshi chimes in the background -- finishing with clearng gong bath to wash away what no longer serves you. Bring mats, pillows and blankets fo ryour comfort on the carpet or in chairs as preferred. Experience deep serenity and relaxation in this interactive experience!

Yoga classes for beginners and 50+
Stretching and breathwork