Community Calendar

Join us for our 40th season of music that will feature 9 unforgettable concerts and several community outreach events across the Rogue Valley!

The Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, under the inspired direction of Dr. Paul French will feature timeless masterpieces, contemporary music and bold new works that will stir your heart and lift your soul – all in celebration of the beauty of the human voice. This year’s transformative journey features revered masterworks, rising young composers, and premieres of new works that will move, delight and surprise you.

Sat., May 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., May 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

As part of this year’s James M Collier New Works Festival, composers Peter Relph and Jodi French explore the idea of transformation from discord into harmony in two commissioned premieres. The text of Relph’s “To the End in Songs” moves from a state of searching restlessness towards a state of peace. Jodi French’s “The Stranger Among You” is an exploration of home and belonging.

French’s work is inspired by Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada. Both works are set for choir and orchestra and will feature internationally-renowned baritone soloist Christopheren Nomura. Both composers will be available for a brief Q & A following the concert.

Claudia Ingraham will facilitate the Yoga Nidra (meditation) while gently playing crystal bowls, Tibetan ringing bowls and Koshi chimes in the background – finishing with a clearing gong bath to wash away what no longer serves you. Bring a mat, pillow and water bottle

The state of Yoga Nidra occurs when you can remain conscious during the deep sleep state. Yoga Nidra switches you out of fight or flight and into the relaxation response – you body’s natural healing state — where revitalization and regeneration naturally occur. Bring mats, pillows and blankets for your comfort on the carpet or in chairs as preferred. Experience deep serenity and relaxation in this interactive experience.

Instructor Bio: Claudia Ingraham has been practicing Sound Healing for 14 years now, beginning in Denver, Colorado and continued after moving to Jacksonville, Oregon in 2014. She began this journey after completing a training in advanced sound healing techniques in the traditional Himalayan method with Suren Shrestha in Boulder, Colorado while finishing her yoga teacher training. Afterwards she organized yoga/ sound healing retreats at Hot Springs locations for 4 years while in Denver. She has completed trainings in Biofield Tuning, studied with musician Leigh Ann Phillips, Matthew Kocel and a Gong Bath Intensive training with Richard Rudis. Claudia connects deeply with her intuition when she plays for people and loves seeing and hearing about positive and sometimes profound results experienced. This class will allow participants to understand what sound healing is, experience various sound instruments and learn what sound tools they can use daily to enhance their lives.

The Literary Princess Tea Party, ALL AGES

Celebrate Mother’s Day & National Princess Week at the Medford Library!

You’re invited to a charming Princess Tea Party with Princess Belle, Cinderella, and Miss Mary Poppins.
You may even see the Fairy God Mother!
Sip tea, enjoy Storytime, sing along with the princesses, play games, and enter our Royal Raffle.
A sweet and memorable way to celebrate moms and little royals alike!

This event has a Maximum Attendance, please Register attending child below, Parent/Guardians do not count.

The Pistol River Concert Association is pleased to present the Colorado based free-range folk band, Stillhouse Junkies. This dynamic trio explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas-swing, blues and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as they weave their way through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. This energetic live performance will be at the Pistol River Friendship Hall on Sunday, May 10th at 6 PM. Tickets are available for $20 at Wrights Custom Framing in Brookings, First Chapter Coffee House in Gold Beach, or online at pistolriver.com.

Experience Glowing Wild Lantern Festival at the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, featuring ten acres of illuminated gardens filled with Chinese lanterns inspired by plants & animals from around the world, plus music, food & drinks, live performances on select nights & more.

Show dates are May 1 through June 28. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-10pm.

Purchase your tickets at www.glowingwild.org

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.

Join our soul-nourishing community! We play with words and images in response to creative, guided prompts inspired by poetry. Come write, reflect, and share (sharing always optional)!

*If participating is cost-prohibitive and you’d like to join, just be in touch!

Registering for more than one workshop? Bringing a friend along? Ask me about a reduced fee!

The 2022 farmers market season opens in Siskiyou County Monday, May 16, from 3:30 to 6 pm on East Castle Street in downtown Mount Shasta. Mount Shasta Farmers’ Market is committed to providing a convenient way for community members to buy food directly from growers and producers in a beautiful outdoor setting with live music. An increasing variety of fresh produce, meats, plants, starts, baked goods, spring rolls, tamales, crafts and more will be available every Monday afternoon (except July 4th) until mid-October. MSFM is a Certified Farmers Market that offers free Market Match vouchers to spend on vegetables and fruit, up to $20 per market day, for CalFresh customers who purchase at least $20 in EBT tokens. The live music lineup this season will include Allison & Victor, RichieG, and Rick Garrett. Get market updates at https://www.facebook.com/MtShastaFarmersMarket

A thoughtfully designed Flow Yoga focusing on breath & alignment. Options given to accommodate All Levels –

Students are asked to sign up and pay for classes through Lori’s website at: https://lorigrableyoga.com/

NOTE: Some dates may not be available due to insructors schedule.

Relationship Recovery is a community-based non-profit organization located in Grants Pass, Oregon, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the complexities of grief and trauma. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and understanding environment where men and women can find solace and the tools necessary to move forward in their healing journey. We have developed a comprehensive program consisting of four classes, each designed to address different stages and aspects of the healing journey.

Support - Meet others with a story to tell and realize that you are not a failure, and more importantly, you are not alone.

Transitions - After telling your story, it’s time to transition from the past and learn from it, forming a new "normal".

Boundaries - Figure out what an appropriate boundary is for family, friends, significant others, and even yourself.

Rebuilding - Work on building better relationships and a whole new life.