Community Calendar

All are welcome to enjoy an evening of social dancing to great live music at the Langlois Cheese Factory on Saturday evening, August 2nd from 7-10pm. Singles and couples can all have fun together at the annual Contra on the Coast Dance featuring three hours of invigorating social dance. This special event is sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society. It’s a light-hearted community gathering appropriate for teens and adults. There will be live music all evening, plus dance instruction and calling. This event is free, and open to everyone age 12 up. New dancers are always welcome. No prior experience or partner is required at this alcohol- and fragrance-free event.

Contra Dancing is fun, and easy to learn, like an old-time barn dance. It’s a delightful way to socialize to beautiful, uplifting music. Come swing your partner and do-si-do to the foot-stomping music of the Outstanding Open Band. Experienced callers will provide a lesson for new dancers at 7:00pm, and expert calling all evening. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Please join us on the dance floor, or relax and enjoy fine music. The Cheese Factory is a perfect dance venue. It’s located at 94179 Allen Boice Drive. Refreshments are included. Contact Paul at 541-404-8267 for more information, or visit southcoastfolksociety.com.

Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market is a richly woven tapestry of farmers, ranchers, crafters, food processors, board and staff dedicated to the land at-large and our beautiful valley community in particular.

We're dedicated to putting our utmost effort and passion into the soil and food that sustains you. Through hard work and innovative practices, we strive to provide the best. During the outdoor season, we host up to three markets a week for the best access to the incredible bounty our bioregion has to offer.

This August, Kagyu Sukha Chöling begins a 2-month open community peace meditation; an invitation to join us over four Sundays this summer. Come join us in our serene sanctuary from 9:30-10:30 AM on Sundays August 3 & 17, September 7 & 21, where we will hold space for the contemplation of peace in all areas of our lives. There is no charge; KSC is dedicated to welcoming and supporting individuals at any stage of their spiritual journeys.

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.

August Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Mosaics Big and Little - Suzanne Hatch and Joi Tripp

Monday, July 28 - Monday, September 1, 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are mosaics by Suzanne Hatch and Joi Tripp. Suzanne creates mosaic artwork using glass, metal, ceramics, and semi-precious stones to form intricate designs. For many of her pieces, she builds a three dimensional substrate that begins with chicken wire, plaster, and mortar. Alternatively, Joi brings the timeless art of micro-mosaics to life. She cuts and files tiny glass rods into pieces averaging 2mm x 2mm. These small pieces are then placed into an epoxy adhesive bed that is permanent.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

These small gatherings are for those who practice or would like to learn about Christian contemplative, or mystical, spirituality. The meetings are open to the public, educational, supportive, and non-dogmatic, but we are currently meeting in the Ashland Public Library's Guanajuato Room, which has limited space. (Disclaimer: These meetings are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Ashland Public Library.) Please arrive on time to have the doors at the rear of the building unlocked; the library will not yet be open. —Fr. Scott Carter

Julian Bell will present his oil paintings of local landscapes on canvas, with a talk about his work starting at noon. Come earlier for a seat!

Ripcord
July 16 - August 3 • 1:00 p.m. • Grizzly Peak Winery

About the Play:
Ripcord is a sharp and heartwarming comedy that follows two very different women who become unlikely roommates in a senior living facility. Fiercely independent and sharp-witted, Abby wants nothing more than her privacy, while chipper Marilyn is determined to bring a little sunshine into their shared space. Ripcord is a delightful and touching story about resilience, friendship, and the unexpected people who help us find joy.

Written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Henry Woronicz, Ripcord features Mark Bedard, Nancy Carlin, Eileen DeSandre, Barret O’Brien, Jamie Ann Romero, and Stephen Michael Spencer.

Tickets begin at $40.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.roguetheatercompany.com.

Come join us for our 21st Annual Picnic in Port Orford Heads State Park in honor of US Coast Guard Day and Lighthouse Day. The Cape Blanco Heritage Society and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department sponsor the event.

This year, The Allen Giardinelli Trio will be taking the stage, a much sought after musical trio with a unique gypsy jazz style. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, a picnic lunch and take advantage of the beautiful surroundings.

Visit our Museum at the Port Orford Heads before or during the concert and learn more about the history of this interesting area and enjoy the beautiful hiking trails with the wonderful ocean views. The Port Orford Heads State Park is on the ocean side of Highway 101. Turn West on 9th Street in Port Orford, near Milepost 301, and then follow the road up the hill to where the road ends.

This Sunday, August 3, Representative Pam Marsh will host an Town Hall and Ice Cream Social at the Talent Community Center, where she will provide updates on the 2025 legislative session and share reports on housing solutions, wildfire mitigation, transportation funding, K-12 allocations, and other issues facing residents of her District. There will be plenty of time for questions, and for enjoying a complementary ice cream treat. The event is open to the public.