Community Calendar

Wednesday evenings during Lent, from February 25 through March 25, there will be 5 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Church, followed by a potluck soup supper and book discussion in the Parish Hall from 5:30-6:15 pm. This year, the book that will be read and discussed is Grounded in God. You can order it from Bloomsbury Books (541/488-0129) and receive a book club discount. Trinity is Book Club #7. Please allow a couple of weeks for delivery. It is also available on the internet. (ex. Amazon has it at
https://www.amazon.com/Grounded-God-Revised-Discernment-Deliberations/dp/0819218359.) If you can, please come to the first meeting having read the Introduction and Chapter 1.

If you would like help provide soup, bread, or other food for the soup suppers, or help with setup or cleanup, a sign-up form is in the Parish Hall by the coffee service counter or contact the church office at 541-201-3418. Street parking. See more at https://www.trinitychurchashland.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/TrinityAshland/.

A welcoming Episcopal Church, Trinity is a vital community of service, mutual support, and outreach. Sunday worship with Communion: 8 am Traditional, 10 am Choral & monthly evening Celtic services.

Come join us for cribbage. We are part of the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and play 9 games of competitive cribbage every Wednesday night from September-May. $10 buy in, and we payout on the top scorecards.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having 8-Ball Tournaments every Wednesday, starting on January 14, at 6pm. Straight 8-Ball, bar rules, with a $5.00 buy in. 206 NW F St, Grants Pass. 541-474-6400. There will be food and drinks available for sale. Tournaments will continue on Wednesday nights as long there is interest in them.

Connecting with Compassion: Rising from Reactivity to Response is a free workshop hosted by Braver Angels to show how mindfulness supports caring, constructive conversations in difficult situations. Led by Barry Noble, JD, PhD—an experienced Lane County mediator and educator—the event focuses on practical communication and conflict skills.
Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave., Eugene

Starting May 3, the heart of downtown Ashland will be home to the Saturday Market, running every Saturday until October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Oak St. This exclusive one block long market provides healthy options, fresh organic produce, artisan foods, and more every week for the locals and travelers passing through. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local while cultivating community in Southern Oregon.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p

Melissa Terrall, who studied the unique music of Mexico as a Fulbright scholar, is invited as a guest presenter by members of Oregon Music Teachers Association. Her focus will include Mexican repertoire for the piano, as well as other instruments and voice. She is quite enthused about sharing this special music with teachers and their students.

Imagine your life without a smart phone—or for that matter any phone at all. What about no computer or internet connection? TV or radio? Time travel with Historic Jacksonville, Inc. back to 1900 for a “retro” tour of “Daily Life Then and Now: 1900 vs. 2026.” Guided 45-minute tours compare the differences in communication, fashion, etiquette, entertainment, chores, household “amenities,” and much more – things we take for granted like electricity, running water, and…bathrooms!
Tours begin every 20-30 minutes between 12n and 3pm at the 1870s C.C. Beekman House, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. Tour admission is $8 (cash or check at the door). You’ll find more information at https://historicjacksonville.org/then-and-now/.
All proceeds go towards maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings and the programs and events that bring them to life and make them relevant for people today.

All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month.

All are welcome to enjoy a delightful evening of social dancing at the North Bayside Grange on Saturday, February 28th, from 6-8:30pm. Dance to great live music and skilled calling. This friendly community gathering is open to singles and couples. Join the fun at the Bay Area Family Contra Dance, featuring hours of congenial social dance. This monthly event is sponsored by the South Coast Folk Society. It’s a light-hearted community gathering appropriate for teens and adults. 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 Cliff’s Edge. Popular caller Karen Olsen will provide a lesson for new dancers at 6:00pm, and expert calling all evening.  Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Please join us on the dance floor, or relax and enjoy fine music.

Many thanks to the North Bayside Grange, a wonderful dance venue, for hosting the monthly Bay Area Family Contra Dances. The center is open to all ages and is located at 67577 E Bay Road, North Bend, just across the bridge, in Glasgow. Save the date. Doors open at 5:45, and a $5 donation would be much appreciated. There will be refreshments available all evening. Contact Paul at 541-404-8267 for more information, or visit southcoastfolksociety.com.

A Grants Pass Walk for Peace is planned Sunday, March 1, in Reinhart Volunteer Park. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. All ages and abilities welcome. Participants will meet in the Harry & David Shelter and may walk alone or with a group and for as long or short a time as they desire.

Walkers are encouraged to contemplate peace, compassion, and non-violence in the local community and throughout the world. The event is non-political, and non-religious, and no speeches are planned.

A peace pole created by the Women’s Crisis Support team will be on display, coffee and tea will be available, and participants are invited to decorate their own peace flags. (Materials will be provided.) The event is sponsored by Rogue Gateway Rotary, which will provide information about Rotary International’s peace-building efforts.

The Grants Pass walk was inspired by a group of Buddhist monks who recently staged a Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D. C.

Find our event page on FaceBook at Rogue Gateway Rotary Grants Pass Walk for Peace. For more information contact Janie Duewel at jduewel@kobi5.com.