Community Calendar

Every second Friday of the month, ScienceWorks invites the community to hang out at the museum for a multigenerational evening of science, creativity, and fun. Enjoy a variety of beverages, including wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, while participating in a different hands-on activity or workshop each month. These social evenings are open to all ages, making them perfect for families, friends, and anyone curious about exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)! We also invite community collaboration; if you are a performer, artist, or would like to lead an activity or workshop, please reach out to us at info@scienceworksmuseum.org.

⏰ 6 to 8 PM
📍 ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
💰 Free for Members & SOU Students | $10 for Non-Members
🔬 $5 materials fee (all workshop participants)
🏛️ Includes full access to the museum’s exhibits

Learn about that spirits that linger in Jacksonville’s historic buildings on one of Historic Jacksonville, Inc.’s “Haunted History” walking tours! Two different tours are offered each tour night. Hear about revengeful women, philandering husbands, playful children, “cherished possessions,” arson for profit, an art critic, a Chinese miner seeking to have his bones returned to his native soil, and other ghosts. In the process, you'll learn a little history about the buildings, their occupants, and life in a gold rush town.

These tours are not your typical “ghost tours” with special effects. They are history tours about real hauntings resulting from past events. The stories—some scary, some benign—come from multiple sources, from people who have actually encountered these restless souls and shared their experiences with us.

Prepare yourself for a dazzling night of entertainment with the timeless Broadway musical Guys & Dolls, brought to life by Director Rick Robinson from Oregon Cabaret Theatre. This classic tale of gamblers, showgirls, and redemption in New York City promises an unforgettable experience filled with catchy tunes, lively dance numbers, and endearing characters. Under Robinson’s expert direction, the production captures the vibrant spirit and charm that has made Guys & Dolls a beloved favorite for generations.

Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular show, reimagined with a fresh and captivating touch!

Ireland is a wonderful place full of friendship, beauty, and art. The Irish tradition of music is from ancient times and peoples who had a simple, almost primal, relationship with life. There are tunes for dancing, storytelling, and even for admiring the landscape! In this program, Nathan and Alisha Townley will share this simple beauty from across the sea by performing on their instruments with a genuine Irish “accent”. We will have a mixture of old and new. Some songs will be well over 1,000 years old, while some will have been written by the Townley's in the past year. All of the music, however new, harkens back to that timeless Irish sound and is played on instruments you would find if you were in Ireland yourself!

This show highlights Bonnie’s music throughout the ages. With a strong country feel, this show will also lean hard into her slide-guitar Blues & Funk while keeping the house Rocking all night long.

Featuring singer Shae Céline, and an all-star lineup band. Shae has toured with Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico and appeared on stage with Jack Johnson. Her debut album is produced by Whitney Huston and Aretha Franklin’s producer Narada Michael Walden. The backline musicians include Pat Traver’s ‘Cold Blood’ keyboardist Don Harriss, virtuoso guitarist Jesse Kennemer (whose latest album is produced by Steve Miller Band Drummer/Producer Gary Mallaber), Bassist/Producer Greg Frederick (Monterey Jazz/Blues Festival Alumni, whose long list of collaborations includes R&R Hall of Fame artist Bo Diddley, Grammy Winners Bud Cockrell, Craig Chaquico, Jack Johnson, Brandon Fields, and Koko Taylor). And Drummer extraordinaire David Bolen (whos extensive experience and knowledge in the industry keeps this show in the pocket).

GENRE: A BLEND OF COUNTRY, BLUES-ROCK, & FUNK

MEMBERS INCLUDE: Shae Céline, Don Harris, Jesse Kennemer, Greg Frederick, & David Bolen.

This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.

All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

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.

This August, Kagyu Sukha Chöling begins a 2-month open community peace meditation; an invitation to join us over four Sundays this summer. Come join us in our serene sanctuary from 9:30-10:30 AM on Sundays August 3 & 17, September 7 & 21, where we will hold space for the contemplation of peace in all areas of our lives. There is no charge; KSC is dedicated to welcoming and supporting individuals at any stage of their spiritual journeys.

Sound Advice! is a free monthly, peer to peer, and hands-on introduction to hearing loops put on by The Shedd’s Hearing Loop Committee. Practice using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to access hearing loops to dramatically improve hearing accessibility in both public and personal settings. Theatres, including The Shedd, Florence Event Center, Cottage Theatre, and the Liberty Theatre are looped. Many houses of worship are looped. Eugene Airport and the Library are looped. Small loops can be installed at any reception desk or checkout counter. Loops can be portable to take with you to hear better in many settings. TV rooms, computers, taxi cabs, buses, and even outdoor events can be looped. Come join friends with hearing loss to learn about this important and universal technology. Friends and family are encouraged to attend!

Would you like to know what 19th Century Jacksonville was like? Then plan to stretch your legs in the comfort of morning temperatures at 10am on Historic Jacksonville, Inc.’s guided “Walk through History” tour! Prepare to time travel back to the late 1800s when Jacksonville was the hub of Southern Oregon. Hear how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed the town and preserved it.
These guided walking tours leave from Jacksonville’s New City Hall (the historic Jackson County Courthouse/Jacksonville Museum) at 206 North 5th Street. Tours cover about 1 mile and last about 1 hour. Tours are FREE, but donations are always welcomed—all monies go towards maintaining and preserving historic buildings seen on the tour.