Community Calendar

Get a taste of the "old West" and Jacksonville's gold mining days when you step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest that began as a gold dust office in 1856. The Beekman Bank Museum saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters during the town’s heyday in the late 1800s—the equivalent of over $1 billion today. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; enter the vault that stored all those millions in gold! Allow 30 minutes.

Learn about this groundbreaking approach to expressive therapy and a method to develop the Creative Personality. With over 50 years of research and teaching, Dr. Bello invites us to rediscover our innate intelligences—emotional, creative, intuitive, and spiritual—through spontaneous, judgment-free painting. Rooted in Jungian psychology and universal consciousness, this method fosters self-awareness, emotional healing, and authentic expression. No artistic experience is needed—just curiosity and openness. Experience how art can awaken the hidden self and serve as a path to personal and collective transformation. All are welcome.

Open Meditation for All in The Sanctuary
Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm

Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation. We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

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.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Fish and Chips plus Hot Dog / Hot Link / Burger Day
On Wed August 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
206 NW F St Grants Pass
541-474-6400
Serving from 4-6pm Cash only
Prices vary depending on order. Check out the menu at the Bar
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

RVML’s “Approaching AI” Hands-On Workshop with Ian Ingram is a welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring the world of artificial intelligence in a fun and safe way. Limited to 20 participants.
PRE-REGISTRATION and WI-FI DEVICE REQUIRED (Laptop, Tablet or Phone).
REGISTER FOR FREE: https://events.humanitix.com/rvml-s-approaching-ai-hands-on-workshop-with-ian-ingram-aug-6-2025/tickets

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.

Use your creative energy to sing for peace, social justice, and the environment by joining the non-audition, secular Rogue Valley Peace Choir (RVPC) as it begins its 2025-26 season. Registration begins at 6 p.m., the first rehearsal begins that evening at 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays through mid-May 2026. This season the choir, now in its 23rd year, will host other peace choirs from the region for a combined choir event at Southern Oregon University in February. The RVPC choir will also perform at a variety of venues: schools, retirement homes, art events, fundraisers for social causes, and community and holiday events throughout the year with the season culminating in mid-May concerts. The choir’s 75-plus members are directed by Rob Griswell-Lowry and accompanied by Dr. Mikiko Petrucelli. The choir’s mission is to promote peace, social justice and the well-being of our planet. See more about the choir and its staff at http://roguevalleypeacechoir.org.

ACCESS Annual Fundraising Event

ACCESS Annual Fundraising Event