Community Calendar

"Maturing Our Relationship to Technology" explores how our digital tools—especially in the age of AI—are reshaping humanity, often at great cost. We’ll examine how our naive engagement with tech fuels distraction, despair, and disconnection. I am interested in asking the question what does it take to collectively cultivate the love and wisdom needed to be responsible stewards of this ‘godlike technology’, AI?

We need to reclaim attentional sovereignty and ask what it takes to steward our creations with wisdom and love. From smartphones to social media, we’ll unpack the hidden toll of modern tech—and offer pathways toward balance, resilience, and a more humane, harmonious civilization.

Tuesday September 23rd 7:00 to 8:00 pm

In Crush Nicholas O’Connell provides a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of some of the world’s most prestigious wineries on the West Coast. This insider’s view of the wine world includes the intense competition for the best grapes, the bizarre lingo of the tasting rooms, and the visionary winemakers who magically transform grapes into high-end wine. It is a world that includes not only romance and refinement but long hours, backbreaking labor, mind-numbing repetition, and fanatical dedication to quality. Such devotion resulted in the 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet that won the best red wine at the 1976 Judgment of Paris and transformed the U.S. wine industry.

O’Connell’s quest to master the art of wine making begins in his garage. From there he embarks on an apprenticeship at Betz and DeLille Cellar and other great wineries in California, Oregon, and Washington. He provides a first-person, ground-up view of a business not yet fully explored despite record interest in wine. O’Connell also includes conversations with some of the world’s most gifted vintners, including Warren Winiarski, former owner of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

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.

Fiber Artists Nani Pacal and Thalia Keple will continue to be featured artisans at Shepherd's Dream throughout the month of September. We feature both seasoned and up and coming artisans monthly and invite you to come to our Ashland Flagship Retail Showroom to view these amazing fine art works. Their unique one of a kind pieces, are a feast for the eyes, and have garnered collectors local, regional and nationally. Another co-sponsored event with Creatively Speaking.

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This class combines rhythm, movemenr and sign language. Get ready to sing beloved songs. Adults are FREE attending with a child/ren).

Open Meditation for All in The Sanctuary
Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm

Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation. We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.

The award-winning OSU Land Steward training helps landowners learn about their property and develop a management plan. This 11-week program covers critical topics like wildfire risk reduction, forests, soil health, wildlife habitat, pasture management, stream care, water capture and distribution, and much more.

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.

Children ages 6-12 will welcome the first days of autumn by making a classic dessert bursting with fall flavors. (Parents may drop off or participate for free)

Instructor, Sarah Greco, is the Youth and Family Programs Coordinator at the JCC and a Jacksonville mom. With a background in early childhood education and developmental psychology, she is passionate about protecting and celebrating childhood, and supporting parents in our community.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having Fish and Chips plus Hot Dog / Hot Link / Burger Day
On Wed July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
206 NW F St Grants Pass
541-474-6400
Serving from 4-6pm Cash only
Prices vary depending on order. White board will have details.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.