Community Calendar

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.

Make a snowy scene in a jar. Small plastic figures will be provided, or bring in a plastic toy up to 3 inches tall to add to your mini winter wonderland. (Parents may drop off or participate for free).

Instructor Bio: 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 Shrimp Baskets plus Hot Dog / Hot Link / Burger Day
On Wed Oct 1st,8th,15th,22nd,29th
206 NW F St Grants Pass
541-474-6400
Serving from 4-6pm Cash only
Prices vary depending on order. Menu is at the bar.
Proceeds benefit American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 Veteran Programs.

How are coastal community members thinking about offshore wind? Join the Schatz Energy Research Center on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka for an in-person presentation and discussion of interim findings from the Oregon State University-led study on offshore wind (OSW) development and community benefits agreements. Presenters will include Julia Bingham of Oregon State, and Tanner Etherton and Lauren Hart of the Schatz Center. This talk will share preliminary data from Humboldt area surveys and local interviews, and provide insights into other communities surveyed as part of the project.

This event is free and open to the public; pizza and drinks will be provided while supplies last!
Please note that the presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 pm; doors will open at 5:10 pm. For questions or accessibility requests please contact schatzenergy@humboldt.edu or call 707-826-4345.

More details at: https://schatzcenter.org/2025/12/coastal-community-perspectives-on-offshore-wind-a-discussion-of-emerging-themes/

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.

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.

American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having 8-Ball Tournaments starting on Wednesday, January 14, at 6pm.
Straight 8-Ball, bar rules, with a $5.00 buy in. 206 NW F St, Grants Pass. 541-474-6400. There will be food and drinks available for sale. Tournaments will continue on Wednesday nights as long there is interest in them.

Harvey Potts, Vice President of Development, for the award-winning nonprofit, Dogs for Better Lives, will share heartwarming stories of dogs who have changed lives in extraordinary ways. Since 1977, this national organization has been training and placing Assistance Dogs that bring safety, independence, and joy to people with disabilities. From supporting adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, to children with autism, to professionals serving vulnerable communities, Dogs for Better Lives shows how the bond between people and dogs can transform futures and strengthen our communities. A DBL trainer will present a demonstration with a trained dog.

Instructor Bio: Harvey Potts joined Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) in 2016. With more than 25 years of professional experience in the nonprofit sector, Harvey oversees philanthropic initiatives nationally for DBL. Harvey received both his Bachelor of Arts in European History and master’s in environmental education and planning from Pacific Lutheran University.

Prior to joining DBL Harvey worked in senior managerial positions within several national nonprofit organizations, including Restore America’s Estuaries, National Wildlife Federation, and Washington’s National Park Fund. Earlier in his career Harvey worked internationally, serving a 3-year term with the U.S. Peace Corps in Poland, working in Bialowieza National Park (second oldest national park in the world to Yellowstone), overseeing their first-ever national grant funding program.

Outside of DBL, Harvey enjoys trail running and peak bagging our PNW volcanoes and is engaged with several nonprofit boards including Rogue Valley Family YMCA. Harvey and his Weimaraner pack (5), along with various livestock, reside on his mountain ranch in southern Oregon.

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:
Common Sense – Thomas Paine (December 18)
Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life – Eric Klinenberg (January 15)
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States – Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (February 19)