Community Calendar

Get a taste of the "old West" and Jacksonville's gold mining days when you step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest that began as a gold dust office in 1856. The Beekman Bank Museum saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters during the town’s heyday in the late 1800s—the equivalent of over $1 billion today. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; enter the vault that stored all those millions in gold! Allow 30 minutes.

July Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Inner Landscape Paintings - Martina Goldberg

Monday, June 30 - Monday, July 28, 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 4, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Currently featured at ART on FIRST are inner landscape paintings by Martina Goldberg. Working mainly with acrylics, Martina captures visual aspects of landscapes in Mexico combined with a Northern European spirit, taking her expression beyond the limits of her viewers’ eyes. Using just a few visual elements and a limited palette, Martina’s paintings are often dramatically contrasted but also subtly blended, which is her way of interpreting the essence and mood of her compositions, always aiming to evoke in her viewers an inner landscape. She wants her viewers to feel the landscapes, not just see them.

For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

The Victorian Era was a time when doctors still lacked formal medical education; hospitals were virtually non-existent; germs were unknown; “quacks” peddled “cure-alls”; and narcotics, opiates, alcohol, and poisons were the base of most medicines. Although the Beekmans were one of Southern Oregon’s wealthiest and most prominent pioneer families, fame and fortune could not buy health care that did not exist or insulate the family from the many epidemics that raged throughout the country. Costumed docents discuss the local health care available in the late 1800s, share stories of Beekman family health issues and “cures,” and point out sanitation measures the family adopted following the discovery of “germs.”

Third Saturday - Simple Jewelry Metal-Smithing
Unleash your inner metal-smith at our Third Saturday program. Learn the ropes of this ancient craft and create your own dazzling jewelry with member artist Pamela Lund. This workshop will include demonstrations and hands-on use of tools and materials. $40 per person
When: July 19th, 12:00 - 4:00 PM (Upstairs Classroom)
Register: art-presence.org/third-saturdays-at-art-presence (Education > Third Saturdays)

Ripcord
July 16 - August 3 • 1:00 p.m. • Grizzly Peak Winery

About the Play:
Ripcord is a sharp and heartwarming comedy that follows two very different women who become unlikely roommates in a senior living facility. Fiercely independent and sharp-witted, Abby wants nothing more than her privacy, while chipper Marilyn is determined to bring a little sunshine into their shared space. Ripcord is a delightful and touching story about resilience, friendship, and the unexpected people who help us find joy.

Written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Henry Woronicz, Ripcord features Mark Bedard, Nancy Carlin, Eileen DeSandre, Barret O’Brien, Jamie Ann Romero, and Stephen Michael Spencer.

Tickets begin at $40.00. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.roguetheatercompany.com.

The North Bend Public Library is thrilled to announce an electrifying performance by hoop dance artist extraordinaire Shanda Button on Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 PM. This performance will showcase jaw-dropping hula hoop choreography and tricks that defy gravity while also incorporating audience participation.

Cookout at Lithia Park 5-8 pm Sat. 7/19/25 All Ages Welcome!

Please join us for a free public cookout with hot dogs, chips and much more Sat., July 19 5-8 pm at Lithia Park, Ashland near the playground.

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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.

The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello" on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and repetition across diverse media.

Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free, $5 suggested donation
Closed: Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4