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-May. $10 buy in, and we payout on the top scorecards.

Wednesday April 29th 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Nightfall Marginalia (What Books Press), a 2023 Foreword INDIES Finalist for Poetry, is Sarah Maclay’s fifth collection, and her fourth chapbook, The H.D. Sequence—A Concordance (Walton Well Press), came out in 2024. Her poems and essays, recognized by a Yaddo residency, a City of Los Angeles Individual Artist Fellowship, the Tampa Review Prize for Poetry and a Pushcart Special Mention, have appeared in APR, FIELD, Ploughshares, The Writer’s Chronicle, The Best American Erotic Poems, Poetry International, where she served as Book Review Editor for a decade, and elsewhere. “Fugue States Coming Down the Hall,” produced at Oberlin and the Beyond Text Festival at Beyond Baroque, appears in Scenarios: Scripts to Perform. A Montana native, she’s taught creative writing at USC and LMU, offers periodic workshops at Beyond Baroque and is producer/host of Poetry.LA’s “The Poetry of Night.” Her poems are also the basis for a sequence of classical art songs, “Identity Had Gone,” by composer Kostas Rekleitis.

Hari B (Kate) Parisi’s poems have been published in numerous journals, including Cola Literary Review, Terrapin’s “What the House Knows”an anthology, and Poet Lore. She is the author of three volumes of poetry, including her chapbook She Speaks to the Birds at Night While They Sleep, winner of the 2020 Tebot Bach Clockwise Chapbook Contest. She has been selected to attend residencies at the Atlantic Center for the Arts and the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts & Sciences. Her early years were spent in the then, small town of Redmond, Oregon, in view of the towering Cascades, surrounded by lakes, rivers and vast juniper and pine forests. After living in Los Angeles for over forty years, she has now returned to her home town. Her poems bring the reader into the places and times of her life experienced in these contrasting environments, always touching on both the connection and the isolation that is the human condition.

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 program 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.

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.”

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!

The 80th Annual Stayton Sublimity Award Luncheon celebrates the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose dedication and service help make our community stronger. For eight decades, this event has honored those who demonstrate outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to the growth and vitality of the Stayton and Sublimity area.
This year’s theme, “Rising Together – Elevating Business. Strengthening Community.”, reflects the power of collaboration between local businesses, community leaders, and residents working together to build a stronger future for our region.
Guests will enjoy a luncheon while we recognize this year’s award recipients and celebrate the people and partnerships that continue to shape and strengthen the Stayton and Sublimity community.
Tickets: $45 per person.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations looking to support this longstanding community tradition while gaining visibility among community leaders and attendees.
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and full event details, visit StaytonSublimityChamber.org.

Join our Teen Court Leader's Board as they share what is new with Teen Court. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about who we are, what we do, and how you can be involved. Our leaders will also be facilitating a discussion around how we can improve our program and presence in the Humboldt community.

Join us at the Schneider Museum of Art on Thursday, April 30, for the opening reception of our newest exhibition, "Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art."
We’ll have hors d'oeuvres and complimentary wine generously provided by Foris Wine to enjoy as you explore the museum.

What’s on View:

Treehaven and Heiter Galleries: "Cercle et Carré and the International Spirit of Abstract Art." Explore paintings, sculpture, and furniture from the group’s most iconic members, including Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and Fernand Léger. Born in opposition to surrealism, this group promoted "structure and construction," featuring works rarely seen together since 1930. This touring exhibition was organized by the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia.

Entry and Main Galleries: Masterworks on Loan and Highlights from the Permanent Collection. A curated look at some of the most significant pieces in our care alongside special guest works.

Event Details
📅 Thursday, April 30
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Schneider Museum of Art

The "Cercle et Carré" exhibition is supported by the Daura Foundation.

This exhibition will be on view through August 8, 2026.

More information at https://sma.sou.edu/exhibitions/cercle-et-carre-and-the-international-spirit-of-abstract-art/

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.

Thursday April 30th 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Casey Dunn lives on a Southern Oregon farm and is a local author of Southern Gothic Suspense, with Booklist comparing her novel, Silence on Cold River to Silence of the Lambs. She’s excited to be in conversation with Tamika Thompson, dubbed “the queen of ‘social horror'” by Bookstr, about Thompson‘s debut gothic novel set in a public housing project. The two will discuss the recent evolution of gothic literature, balancing the supernatural with realism within their work, and navigating genre labels, including thriller, horror, mystery, and suspense.
About the book: “Ringing with lyricism and suspense, The Curse of Hester Gardens is a compelling vision of the horror of trying to raise sons in public housing haunted by violence. Despite ghosts and the uncanny, the true terror is the trap of poverty, which tests a mother’s love to its limits. Tamika Thompson‘s sharp characterization and insightful storytelling make this a must-read.”
—Tananarive Due, Los Angeles Book Prize and Bram Stoker Award winner, THE REFORMATORY