Community Calendar

Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and an African safari. Southern Oregon PBS and Central Point Library invite families to a free screening of NATURE “Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure,” presented in collaboration with Sesame Workshop.

Friday 10/09/26 at 3pm. Free and open to the public.

The special premieres Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 8/7c on PBS, PBS Kids, PBS.org, YouTube and the PBS app.

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

There’s lots more than bragging rights to be had at the second annual Butte Falls Chili Cook Off on Saturday October 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There’s cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as a cash award for the People’s Choice winner with Top Chili trophies for all. And for the first time, Butte Falls has a kids-only competition.

Chili chefs will set up their propane cook stoves between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Saturday as everything except for dried beans or brisket is cooked on the big day right there in Ernest W. Smith Park. Each entrant will craft two gallons of their best, plenty for judges and tasters. Chili chefs also offer toppings like jalapenos, cheese, sour cream and onions as well as corn ships or corn bread for a gastronomic reset between chilis.
The Butte Falls Kids-Only Chili Competition is new for 2026, with cash prizes of $250, $150 and $100 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Kids can cook the day before and bring their chili to the Butte Falls Chili Cook Off in a crock pot.

The last day to sign up to compete at the 2026 Butte Falls Chili Cook Off is Thursday, October 8, with entry
forms available from Butte Falls City Hall, 541-865-3262 and bfcityhall@gmail.com. The chili chef entry fee is $25, and taster tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students (with ID) and $5 for children.

This event to benefit the Butte Falls Police Department. Sponsored by Cascade Mountain Spring Water.

Come join us to celebrate the return of salmon to Bear Creek! Bring the family to North Mountain Park to learn about the watershed by participating in educational, hands-on activities led by local organizations. Visitors will learn about salmon and their life cycle, macroinvertebrates, water quality, pollinators, and riparian areas by visiting learning stations set up around the park and Bear Creek. This year will also feature a traditional salmon cooking demonstration, inflatable salmon story tent, Toasted Cheese and Mahalo Shaved Ice food trucks, raffle prizes, and more!

Celebrate a decade of creativity, connection, and community at 10 for 10: Talent Maker City’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Join us Saturday, October 10 from 3–6 PM at Talent Maker City for a free community celebration honoring the people, projects, and partnerships that have shaped TMC over the past 10 years.

Enjoy live music, maker demos, local food trucks, cornhole and lawn games, and family-friendly fun while exploring the creativity and community that make Talent Maker City special.

Free and open to all. Come make, connect, and celebrate 10 years with us!

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children 0-5 and their caregivers. This class combines singing, rhythm, movement and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs from around the world and make music together in this weekly class! Sponsored by Jackson Care Connect. (Ages 0-5 with accompanying adult -$5 per child ) This class repeats weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Instructor Bio: Laurie Finear has been a music teacher in the Rogue Valley for over 15 years as a certified Music Together teacher. She now creates and teaches her own music classes for children and their caregivers in Ashland and Jacksonville. She is passionate about sharing the joy of music with children and families.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is now having Taco Tuesdays starting on Tuesday March 10th
Serving Tacos choice of Beef or Chicken and dress them how you like with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and onions.
$4 for 2 tacos. $ 2 each additional, add $.50 for sour cream. Beverages available at a cost
206 NW F St Grants Pass. 541-474-6400
Serving from 3-7pm

Join Elmo and the Sesame Street friends on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to a Kenyan elephant sanctuary and an African safari. Southern Oregon PBS and Ross Ragland Theater invite families to a free screening of NATURE “Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure,” presented in collaboration with Sesame Workshop.

Free and open to the public. See more information: https://www.ragland.org/performances. The special premieres Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 8/7c on PBS, PBS Kids, PBS.org, YouTube and the PBS app.

American Legion Grants Pass Unit 28 Auxiliary is having our Legion Market Bake Sale.
Sat Sept 19th from 8am - 1pm and Oct 17th
206 NW F St Grants Pass.
Come and enjoy some Yummy goodies for you and your loved ones.. Cash Only.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Auxiliary Unit 28 Auxiliary Programs
We are looking for Bakers please call 541-474-6400

American Legion Grants Pass Unit 28 Auxiliary is having our Legion Market Bake Sale.
Sat Oct 17th from 8am - 1pm
206 NW F St Grants Pass.
Come and enjoy some Yummy goodies for you and your loved ones.. Cash Only.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Auxiliary Unit 28 Auxiliary Programs
We are looking for Bakers please call 541-474-6400