Community Calendar

Come join us for cribbage. We are part of the American Cribbage Congress (ACC) and play 9 games of competitive cribbage every Wednesday night from September to May. $10 buy in and we payout to the top scorecards.

For one year Robin Greenfield is foraging every bite of his food and medicine. A year without grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies or even a garden. “Nature” is his garden!
Is it possible to eat in harmony with Earth and live in reciprocity? Robin wholeheartedly believes so and is putting this love and devotion for Earth into bold action as he harvests the food and medicine that is growing freely and abundantly all around us.

He is traveling to our community to share his foraging journey and celebrate the individuals and organizations in our community working for a more resilient, local food system. He will also share about the 1 Million Community Fruit Trees Initiative and invite us to get involved in this grassroots collaborative effort in food sovereignty.

Join us for an eye opening exploration of food sovereignty through the food and medicine that is growing abundantly all around us.

Event Details:
Hosted by Bellview Grange
6:00-8:30 PM

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

Experienced students are the focus of this ongoing class but beginners may join after contacting the instructor. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are calming practices that incorporate slow movement, breathwork, visualization, and meditation. Consistent practice fosters improved balance, body alignment, coordination, and overall sense of well-being. Tai Chi students will also practice the Qi Gong.

To determine if you are ready for this level placement, please contact instructor Carolyn Wolf prior to attending at carwolf@sonic.net.

Instructors Bio: I have been a certified Tai Chi Practice Leader (from the Institute of Integral Qi Gong and Tai Chi) since 2015 and have been leading classes locally since then. I enjoy sharing all the practice has to offer; relaxation, increased body awareness, improved balance, meditation techniques, and overall improved well-being.”

This is the first of two Woodlands Camps

Explore the woods with us in this awesome 4-day camp, led by outdoor educators from the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and Pollinator Project Rogue Valley. Campers will meet at the JCC and then walk into the nearby Jacksonville Woodlands for exploration, observation, and nature journaling. Join us this summer as we enjoy our local trails and study plants and pollinators like an ecologist.

9:00am-9:10am- campers arrive at the Jacksonville Community Center
9:10am-11:50 am – guided hike, activities, and lunch in the Jacksonville Woodlands
11:50am-12:00pm – parent/guardian pick-up at the Jacksonville Community Center (OR: optional walking transport to Art Presence afternoon camps)

To register for this camp, click this link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260675959756175

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.
Parent volunteers will receive a discount for the cost of their child. Email Sarah at sarahg@jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org BEFORE enrolling for more info.

Instructor Bios: Sarah leads the Youth & Family programs at JCC. She is Jacksonville Elementary School parent and experienced childhood educator.

Tara serves as Southern Oregon Land Conservancy’s Education Program Manager. Tara completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University and got her master’s degree in Natural Science and Environmental Ed. from Hamline University.

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!

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!

June 15 through June 18: Pollinator Garden Camp

Spend the morning exploring the woods at Jacksonville Community Center, then unleash your inner artist in the afternoons at Art Presence! You'll create vibrant watercolor paintings, sculpt amazing clay figures, design beautiful flower collages, and explore the fun of printmaking.

To register for JCC go to www.jacksononvillecommunitycenter.org
To register for Art Presence go to www.art-presence.org > education > summer camp

Casual meetings once a month (except December) to increase awareness of the work Community Works does for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Jackson County, Oregon, and to further the mission of Community Works. Each month we explore new subjects that are educational and offer opportunities for interesting discussion. Along with this, we have project ideas for helping to lift our clients and the community. Community Works is here to bring HOPE, SUPPORT, and EMPOWERMENT to those impacted by violence.

Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!

We will read:
It Can't Happen Here – Lewis Sinclair (March 19)
Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World – Anne Applebaum (April 16)
The new Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness – Michelle Alexander (May 21)

We are a Zen practice community in the Diamond Sangha lineage founded by Robert Aitken Rōshi. We provide zazen(meditation) instruction, weekly zazen, practice talks, Dharma discussions and more.