Community Calendar

Art Presence Art Center and Jacksonville Community Center have partnered to offer an
ALL DAY SUMMER CAMP
Children ages 6 through 11

Dive into four days of creativity and fun! Each day is split into a thrilling half-day at Art Presence and a fun-filled half-day at the Jacksonville Community Center, connected by an escorted midday walk (just four blocks!). You can choose the full experience or enroll for half days only. The cost is just $120 for each four-session, half-day series (Monday through Thursday). Morning sessions spark creativity from 9am to Noon, and afternoon adventures run from Noon to 3pm. Please note: No meals or snacks are provided—pack your own fuel for fun!

July 13 through July 16: Theater Arts & Crafts

Get ready for the stage! Before an afternoon that introduces students to acting, voice expression, improvisation, stage presence and auditioning at Jacksonville Community Center, mornings at Art Presence are dedicated to crafting your spotlight look! Projects include designing dazzling decorated masks, making unique costume accessories, and bringing puppets to life with custom stages and scene illustrations.

To register for JCC: www.jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org
To register for Art Presence: www.art-presence.org > education > summer camp

This chair-based yoga class incorporates movement, poses, breath, and guided relaxation in both seated and (optional) standing sequences. We move slowly and mindfully, with plenty of opportunity to pause and notice. The classes are designed using the principles of yoga for healthy aging to support brain and body wellness.

GO TO: https://www.consideryoga.com/chair-yoga.html to register and pay.

Instructor Bio: Lori Sours, PhD, has been teaching yoga since 2014 and is a Create an account with JCC Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance. Beyond Lori’s certification work, her specialized training includes teaching yoga for healthy aging and chair yoga for brain and body health. She is passionate about introducing the benefits of slow, mindful yoga, including chair yoga, to people who want to feel their best every day and age wisely.

New Exhibition - StitchPunk presented by SAQA

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."

Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Over the past 3+ decades, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world.

🍺 Support the Carson Park Playground Improvement Project at Redwood Curtain Myrtletown Taproom on Wednesday, July 15th! From open to close, $1 of each pint sold will be donated to benefit the Carson Park Playground Improvement Project. Food will be available for purchase from Curtain Cookin' Nook.
Kiwanis of Henderson Center is celebrating their 75th anniversary by partnering with the City of Eureka to update the playground equipment at Carson Park. Your support will help make this project a reality for our community! To learn more about the project visit: https://www.eurekaca.gov/659/Carson-Park or if you would like to donate, you can do so here: https://kiwanis-club-of-henderson-center.square.site/

Theatre Arts Camp is a four-half-day camp that introduces students to acting, voice expression,
improvisation, stage presence and auditioning through fun games and activities. Explore
pantomime, singing confidentiality in tune, and learning basic musical theater dance styles. We
will also enjoy a snack break and supervised play at Doc Griffin Park. This camp will be led by
theater and music instructor, Ms. Laurie and JCC Youth & Family Programs Coordinator, Sarah
Greco.

12:00-12:10pm – campers arrive at the Jacksonville Community Center
12:10pm-2:50pm – Theater arts games and activities, snack, and outdoor play
2:50pm-3pm – parent/guardian pick-up at the Jacksonville Community Center

To register for this camp, click this link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260785222360151

If you are interested in full-day camp options in Jacksonville, JCC and Art Presence have
partnered to create adjacent camps, with optional supervised walking transportation between
camps. Check out https://art-presence.org/summer-camp to view and register for their summer
camps.

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.

The Tree-O singers are Peggy Maddron, Kathleen Zappelli and Josie Reid with Luanne May on Keyboard. These local educators and musicians have performed at many locations over the years, and they bring their experience and energy to provide an entertaining afternoon. We plan additional guest artists to join this event. More details forthcoming.

Need help with your job search, resume, or cover letter? Drop in for a 20-minute one-on-one session with library staff for personalized support. No appointment needed—just bring your device and job goals!

Join us and follow along with a step-by-step tutorial to paint your own painting. Painting supplies, snacks, and beverages will be provided. The tutorial will be presented in English. Registration is required.

This event provides an opportunity to enjoy the Aaron Johnson Ensemble at Wildflour Public House in North Bend. Musicians joining Aaron include: Wilbur Jensen, Dave Captein and Allen Giardinelli, and Greg Chen This special performance is part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Bay Area Concert Band. Enjoy live jazz as part of your dining experience. Reservations are kindly requested, with tables reserved for 90 minutes. https://www.wildflourpub.com/reservations