May 03 Friday
Three full length classic films
MOTHER TERESA 3/15ST ANTHONY 3/30 (SAT) ST PHILIP NERI 4/12
May 04 Saturday
Jackson County Master Gardener™ Association is proud to announce the 2024 SpringGarden Fair. This is the largest gardening event in Southern Oregon, and this year we arepleased to announce the return of a two-day event on the first weekend in May. Our 2024 Master Gardener class will be selling organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as Native Plants from our Nursery. Joining us will be local Nurseries and Garden Vendors, there will be Children’s activities, a Food Court, Educational Classes, and Plant Clinic, where you can ask a Master Gardener. Come on out and join us!
Where: OSU Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center 569 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR 97502
When: Saturday May 4th, 9:00a-4:00p and Sunday May 5th, 10:00a-2:00pAdmission is Free with a $5.00 Parking Fee
Experience artmaking while being inspired directly from nature, surrounded by a beautiful lakeside and the forested hills of the Illinois Valley. You’ll learn how to start a painting or drawing in the field with expert guidance in the plein air process. Each student will choose a scene, and be instructed on the best way to approach and finish their unique project. All skill levels and media are welcome, and plenty of individual instruction will give you the confidence and knowledge to create art on location.
Bee Dazzled by Bees: Join Dave Kollen, Master Melittologist with the Oregon Bee Atlas, on a driving tour of the bee habitats at Upper Table Rock. During stops you will learn the basics about the fascinating lives of bees as we see what’s buzzing. Limited to 10 individuals.
The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is holding its annual spring native plant sale at their nursery on Saturday May 4 (by appointment only) and Sunday May 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The CNPS volunteer-run nursery is located at Freshwater Farms Reserve (5851 Myrtle Ave., Eureka), a Northcoast Regional Land Trust property.Due to limited onsite parking, attendance is limited on Saturday May 4th and pre-sign up is required: https://northcoastcnpsnursery.org/sale/Sunday the sale is open with no sign up needed. An inventory of plants available is listed at the website. Funds raised go to support the programs of the North Coast Chapter of CNPS.
May 05 Sunday
Jeff LaLande, retired archaeologist and historian for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, will discuss the role of the Table Rocks in the culture of the Takelma Indians, as well as the history of the Table Rocks area during the “Rogue Indian Wars” of the 1850s and the years following Euro-American settlement.
When: Saturday May 4th, 9:00a-4:00p and Sunday May 5th, 10:00a-2:00pAdmission is Free with a $5.00 Parking FeeFor Information go to Jacksoncountymga.org
May 08 Wednesday
We have a wide assortment of food available. Bags with staple items are pre-filled, but we will gladly add any special requests if they are available. When you visit, there is always a simple lunch. On the last Wednesday of every month, we serve a pretty darned good hot meal with salad and a huge table filled with pies and desserts. We call it a community lunch. All are welcomed.
Fortuna Teen Court (a program of the Boys & Girls Club) is hosting a training for new teen volunteers in grades 8-12th on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 4:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gene Lucas Community Center, 3000 Newburg Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540. It is a free event. Email, call or text to reserve a spot.Teen Court is a real court run by teens for teens. It is based on restorative justice, community building, peer-led support, and healing. Volunteers are trained as jurors, earn community service hours, help make a difference in another teen’s life, and learn valuable life skills. For more information call 707-617-8160 or email fortunatc@bgcredwoods.org