Ashland Audiowalks
Arts & Entertainment
An audiowalk turns Ashland's historic districts into a living theater. Listen along as an OSF veteran tells the story. Walking tours that let you travel at your own pace. Open all day every day.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Register at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St. Ashland. Artist/event website: www.ashlandaudiowalks.org. Cost: $5.
Friday, September 3, 2010.
Historic downtown Ashland.
Fall Rummage and Yard Sale
Community
Region: Medford. Phone: 541-772-3735.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
First United Methodist Church, West Main and Laurel, Medford, OR.
Lithia Park Walk
Outdoors & Recreation
Join naturalists from Ashland Parks & Recreation at 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 29 for free, easy nature walks in Lithia Park. Participants should meet at the park's entrance on the Ashland Plaza.
Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Cost: free. Phone: 541-488-5340.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Participants should meet at the park's entrance on the Ashland Plaza.
Senior Savour Group Meets
Clubs / Organizations
Senior Savour, a drop-in gathering at the Talent Community Center takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday through October 2010. The group will hold an active program of games, knitting, tea and cookies, poetry, birthday month celebrations, guest speakers and entertainers and more. For more information, call Jill Iles at 535-9827.
Category: Community. Phone: 541-535-9827.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Talent Community Center, on Main Street, in Talent, OR.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum
Kids' Activities
ScienceWorks has year-round exhibits. Explore energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering and more. Summer hours at the museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Category: Community. Cost: Admission is $7.50, $5 for children 2-12 and seniors older than 65. There are some additional fees for some activities. Phone: 541-482-6767. Venue website: http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Nature Story Time
Community
The Northwest Nature Shop offers a weekly nature story time for children of all ages. Make yourself comfortable in the toy room as kids are delighted with stories of bugs, bears, birds, jungles and more. Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland. For more information call 541-482-3241. Free and welcome to all ages.
Category: Community. Cost: free. Phone: 541-482-3241. Email: birds@northwestnatureshop.com. Artist/event website: www.northwestnatureshop.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Northwest Nature Shop
154 Oak St.
Ashland OR 97520.
Story time at Shady Cove Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-878-2270.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:30 AM.
Shady Cove Branch Library, 22477 Highway 62, Shady Cove, OR.
Story time at the Rogue River Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-582-1714.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:30 AM.
Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St. Rogue River, OR.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Meeting
Clubs / Organizations
The next meeting of the Women's International Leaue for Peace and Freedom will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at the Ashland Public Library. There will be a showing of "Witness to Hiroshima," a 15-minute documentary by Kathy Sloane. There will also be a critique of the recent Hiroshima/Nagasaki remembrance and a showing of photos of the event.
Category: Community. Cost: All are welcome; light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jill at 541-488-9286. Phone: 541-488-9286.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 1:00 PM.
Ashland Public Library, Gresham Room, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR.
American Night
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Throne of Blood
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Ashland Comedy Walking Tours
Comedy
Join us for a theatrical walk around Ashland -- 20 percent history, 80 percent nonsense and fun for all ages. Receive 25 percent off Zoey's Cafe after the tour.
"Laugh Your Ashland Off".
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $12.50 - Adults
$10 - Students
$5 - Children under 13. Reservations: Please call Joshua Danielson to make reservations. Phone: 503-998-4474. Email: joshua.danielson@ashlandcomedytours.com. Directions: The only skyscraper in Ashland. Ticket Phone: 503-998-4474. Artist/event website: www.ashlandcomedytours.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Outside the Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Ashland Community Hospital First Friday Art Walk
Exhibits & Galleries
Promoting the integration of the Arts and Healthcare, Ashland Community Hospital, in conjunction with the Ashland Artisan Gallery and Art Center, is a member of the First Friday Art Walk. Please join us September 3rd for First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. hosted by our ACH Birth Center.
Our featured show will include Ashland Art Center Artists Diane Lea, Tina Bolling, Barbara Bobes, Judith Pavlik, Bonnie Geiger, Robyn Lane, Joy Light, and Thalia Keple.
We'll also welcome music by Bill Leonhart. The whole family is encouraged to come and enjoy our new show, wine, lemonade, and hors'deouvres. Organic Nation, the 2010 San Francisco World Spirit Competition silver medalists, will be onsite to provide a tasting of their award winning vodka and gin.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: FREE. Reservations: n/a. Registration: n/a. Phone: 541.201.4015. Email: sroland@ashlandhospital.org. Directions: Corners of Maple & Chestnut. Venue website: http://www.ashlandhospital.org/. Artist/event website: http://www.ashlandartcenter.org/pages/main.html. Artist/event website 2: http://www.ashlandgalleries.com/contentfiles/galleries.html#.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Diagnostic & Surgery Center Lobby
280 Maple St.
Ashland, OR 97520.
For more info visit organicnationspirits.com. Friday Local's Night
Nightlife / Clubs
Join us in celebrating award winning local wines, live music, complimentary appetizers and fun, fun, fun.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: No charge for entry. Reservations: none needed. Phone: 541 840-5453. Email: porscha11@aol.com. Venue website: www.southstagecellars.com. Artist/event website: www.southstagecellars.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
125 Third St.
Jacksonville, Or 97530.
Gazpacho Fundraiser for the Peace Wall
Fundraisers
For the final Soup Night, Gazpacho returns by popular demand to benefit the Peace Wall, a community art work located in front of the Ashland Public Library. All donations will be matched by an anonymous benefactor. Pasta Piatti will ladle the delicious soup and toppings in the parking lot on Fourth Street behind Gallerie Karon during First Friday Art Walk, Sept. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 per bowl (children under 12 years are free), but here is an opportunity to give more and have your dollars double.
Category: Community. Cost: Suggested donation of $5 per bowl; free for children under 12 years. Reservations: none. Registration: none. Phone: 541-482-1802. Directions: Corner of Fourth and A streets. Artist/event website: www.peacefence.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Fourth Street parking lot behind Gallerie Karon, across from Noble Coffee, Ashland.
First Friday in Ashland
Art critiques/demos
It's the first Friday of the month, and that means it's time for Ashland's monthly art event.
The monthly art walk through downtown and the Railroad District, featuring art, music, refreshments and opportunities to meet artists at galleries, takes place from 5 to 8 p.m.
For maps showing other locations, visit the information kiosk on the Plaza or see ashlandgalleries.com.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-488-8430. Venue website: http://www.ashlandgalleries.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ashland - For maps showing gallery locations, visit the information kiosk on the Plaza or see ashlandgalleries.com.
Meet the Author & Illustrator Of 'Annabella's Magic Dress' at Tree House Books.
Book/poetry readings
There will be a reading of "Annabella's Magic Dress" at 7 p.m.
"Annabella's Magic Dress" was originally a traveling story that Kathleen created to tell her daughter, Michelle, to entertain her as they drove the long roads through the mountains of Northern California during the early 1980s. At that time they lived 20 miles from the nearest town. Just one of the series of Annabella’s tales was Michelle’s favorite. Kathleen decided to write it down and illustrate it with pen and ink.
Twenty-six years later, during the winter that Michelle waited to give birth to her own daughter, Kathleen was inspired to overlay the pictures with the bright warmth of colored pencil and present it to her as a gift. In February of 2008, also Kathleen’s birth month, Bella Rose Marie came into the world, her name inspired by the Annabella story told those long years ago by her grandmother to her mother.
This story is now going out to all children-at-heart, from two to one hundred and two. With it Kathleen wants to conve…
Directions: On the Plaza in Ashland, Oregon. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Registration: No registration required. Reservations: No reservations required. Artist/event website: http://mistwoodstudiogallery.com/ebook.html. Artist/event website 2: http://mistwoodstudiogallery.com. Cost: No cost. Phone: 5414882064. Email: info@mistwoodstudiogallery.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Tree House Books
15 North Main St.
Ashland, Oregon 97520.
Zumba with Carlos
Dance
Ditch the workout, join the party
Latin rhythms, easy to follow moves
Dancing will be on deck and in the pool.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $6 at the door. Phone: 541-826-2124. Email: sweetrae4u@charter.net. Directions: Take 62 to Antelope to Division. One block off Antelope. Artist/event website: www.cascadecommunitypool.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Cascade Community Pool,
7800 Division Road, White City, OR.
Intro to MMA/Self-Defense
Clinics/classes
Category: Sports. Cost: Call 541-690-9692 for class times and prices. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
300 E. Hersey No. 7, Ashland.
Impersonators "Jerry Lee Lewis', "Tina Turner and "Elvis" to Perform Live!
Arts & Entertainment
Enjoy impersonators "Tina Turner" "Jerry Lee Lewis" and "Elivs" at Rogue Valley Country Club on Friday, Sept. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome to watch the Impersonators and enjoy food and drink on our terrace.
Region: Medford. Venue website: www.rvcc.com. Cost: Free! Open to the public!
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rogue Valley Country Club.
Chess Night
Community
Limited boards provided.
Region: Medford. Cost: Free. Phone: 541 772 8885.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Starbucks Coffee Company - South Gateway Shopping Center, 1303 Center Drive, Medford, OR.
Live Music at The Mediterranean!
Nightlife / Clubs
'Oud Mood' will be playing traditional and classical eastern-Mediterranean. This is a truly unique group that features an Oud guitar!
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: free. Reservations: Reservations welcome! Phone: 541-955-0549. Email: themediterraneangp@gmail.com. Directions: Located in the Town Center Plaza at the corner of Sixth and G streets in downtown Grants Pass. Venue website: www.themediterraneangp.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
218 SW G St.
Grants Pass, OR.
OSF Green Show; Greta Oglesby
Arts & Entertainment
Region: Ashland. Cost: free.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM.
OSF's outdoor courtyard stage along Pioneer Street, Ashland.
Tumbledown (Mike Herrera from MXPX) concert
Concerts
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $15 advance or $25 door. Tickets available at - Aedion Aesthetics, Bomb Shelter, Badass Coffee, Listen Here, Pulse, Victoria's Station, Epic Ink.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:00 PM.
Vibes Main1, 821 N Riverside Ave. Medford, OR.
Live Bellydancing at The Mediterranean Bar and Grill
Nightlife / Clubs
Sidney Lee has danced in Germany, Egypt and Turkey!
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: free. Reservations: No reservations required, but gladly accepted. Phone: 541-955-0549. Email: themediterraneangp@gmail.com. Directions: We are located in the TownCenter Plaza on G St. between Sixth and Fourth, in Grants Pass.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
218 S.W. G St.
Grants Pass, OR 97526.
For more info visit www.themediterraneangp.com. The Mediterranean presents - Belly Dancing with Sidney Lee
Dance
Sidney Lee has danced in Germany, Egypt, and Turkey. We are very excited to welcome her to The Mediterranean!
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: free. Reservations: Reservations welcome! Phone: 541-955-0549. Email: themediterraneangp@gmail.com. Directions: Located in the Town Center Plaza in downtown Grants Pass.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
218 SW 'G' street
Grants Pass, OR.
For more info visit www.themediterraneangp.com. Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night
Arts & Entertainment
Inspired by OSF’s 75th anniversary, Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents "Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night," opening at Culture Works, 310 Oak St. Ashland, Aug. 6-Sept. 6, Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.. Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, seniors, $15, and adult, $18 at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, Senior, $15, and Adult, $18 available at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Reservations: www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Phone: 541-646-2971. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/. Ticket Phone: 541-646-2971. Venue website: http://www.culture-works.net/. Artist/event website: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Culture Works
310 Oak Street
Ashland, OR.
Ballroom Party with Lesson
Dance
Beginning lessons 7:30-8:30 p.m. General dancing to a wide range of ballroom, Latin and swing music until 10:30 p.m. No partner or experience needed!
Category: Community. Cost: $8 general with lesson; $6 youth or after 8:30 p.m. Phone: 541 482-0134. Email: cori@upanddancing.com. Ticket Phone: 541 482-0134. Venue website: www.evergreenballroom.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave.
Central Point, OR 97502.
Tommy Emmanuel / Patty Larkin
Arts & Entertainment
For more information call 541-773-6077 or 800-882-7488.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $36 reserved; $22 lawn; $15 child (0-12). Phone: 541-773-6077. Venue website: http://www.brittfest.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Britt Pavilion, 350 First St. Jacksonville, OR.
Ashland Fine Art Music Festival introduction
Community
A new music festival will be introduced at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland.
Region: Ashland.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR.
THE FRANK RICCI SHOW
Nightlife / Clubs
The Red Lion Hotel presents, "The Frank Ricci Show".
Two shows every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 and 9:30 p.m.
Frank Ricci is regarded one of the best singers in America.
He starred with Reba McEntire, Tony Bennett, Don Rickles, Marty Robbins and more. He also starred in Las Vegas opposite luminaries like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Wayne Newton and the list goes on.
The Hollywood Reporter says, "Frank Ricci is a unique talent with the ability to captivate an audience."
Dinners are available before the show at a reasonable price.
The showroom is also available for private parties. For more information call toll-free 1-866-427-4643.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $5. Phone: 541-779-5811. Email: Entertainment@FrankRicci.org. Artist/event website: http://www.frankricci.org/frankricci.html.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM – Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Red Lion Hotel, 200 N. Riverside, Medford, OR.
For more info visit www.frankricci.org. American Night
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Pride & Prejudice
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
The Merchant of Venice
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
"I Hate Hamlet"
Regional
Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 12.
There will be pay-what-you-can performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Reservations are recommended.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: A preview performance is set for Aug. 12 for $10. After that the cost is $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Phone: 541-535-5250.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave. Talent, OR.
First Friday Performance Art Show
Nightlife / Clubs
THE CURTAIN CLIMBERS
Aerial Dance Company
Susan Chester
Cheyenne Windish
Erika Bakke
Kelly Pettinger
And special guest
CIRCUS TRIBAL BELLYDANCE
Emily Alrick
Marianna Stowasser
After the art walk, join us for dinner, drinks, and a thrilling show!
THE BLACK SHEEP FIRST FRIDAY
PERFORMANCE ART SHOW
Featuring
...THE CURTAIN CLIMBERS
Aerial Dance Company
Susan Chester
Cheyenne Windish
Erika Bakke
Kelly Pettinger
And special guest
CIRCUS TRIBAL BELLYDANCE
Emily Alrick
Marianna Stowasser
After the art walk, join us for dinner, drinks, and a thrilling show!
Minors welcome until 11 pm.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: No cover. Reservations: Recommended for parties of six or more. Phone: 541-482-6414. Email: flock@theblacksheep.com. Directions: On the Plaza. Venue website: www.theblacksheep.com. Artist/event website: www.catalystaerialarts.com. Artist/event website 2: www.circustribal.com.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant
51 N. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Hamfist
Nightlife / Clubs
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $3. Artist/event website: www.hamfist.net.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 PM – Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Tease Restaurant & Bar
303 Main St.
Ashland, OR.
Mad Mark Karaoke Presents Karaoke at the Little Brown Jug!
Nightlife / Clubs
We are also there most Saturdays!!!
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $0. Directions: The big rock building on the SW corner of Highway 99 and Valley View Road.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 PM.
104 S. Pacific Hwy, Talent, OR.
Steel Monks at Shenanigans
Nightlife / Clubs
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: No cover. Artist/event website: http://www.myspace.com/steelmonks.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 9:00 PM.
Shenanigans
17 South Riverside
Medford, Or. 97501.
Ashland Audiowalks
Arts & Entertainment
An audiowalk turns Ashland's historic districts into a living theater. Listen along as an OSF veteran tells the story. Walking tours that let you travel at your own pace. Open all day every day.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Register at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St. Ashland. Artist/event website: www.ashlandaudiowalks.org. Cost: $5.
Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Historic downtown Ashland.
Bird Walk to Bear Creek Greenway Birding Hotspots
Bird-watch
The Klamath Bird Observatory and the Northwest Nature Shop sponsor free monthly bird walks around the Rogue Valley area. The bird walks occur the first Saturday of the month. The walks are led by an experienced birder from the Klamath Bird Observatory.
On Saturday, September 1st, the Monthly Bird Walk will go to Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix Greenway Hotspots. View fall migrants along the Bear Creek Greenway. Get to know the local birds of the Rogue Valley. Free. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland, to carpool. Due to limited group size, sign up in advance. For more information call 541-482-3241.
Directions: Meet at 8 a.m. at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland, to carpool. Due to limited group size, sign up in advance. For more information call 541-482-3241. Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Reservations: Meet at 8 a.m. at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland, to carpool. Due to limited group size, sign up in advance. For more information call 541-482-3241. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-482-3241. Email: birds@northwestnatureshop.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland, OR.
KBO Bird Walk to Ashland Pond
Bird-watch
Join Northwest Nature Shop employee and KBO bird walk leader Terence Philippe for an exploration of Ashland Pond. The pond will likely be flush with warblers, sparrows, flycatchers and other songbirds undertaking their fall migration. Possible waterfowl and raptor sightings will round out the morning. Expect about a mile of walking on gentle paths. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Northwest Nature Shop in Ashland. Limited to 15 participants. To register, call 541-482-3241.
Directions: Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop at 154 Oak St. Ashland OR 97520. Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Registration: Reservations required. Call 541-482-3241 to register. Reservations: Reservations required. Call 541-482-3241 to register. Artist/event website: www.klamathbird.org. Venue website: www.klamathbird.org. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-482-3241.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Meet at the Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St. Ashland, OR.
Eagle Point Saturday Market
Community
The Eagle Point Saturday Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 2 and features locally-grown produce and hand-crafted items. New growers and crafters are welcome. Call 541-826-2258 or 541-826-3760.
Region: Eagle Point. Phone: 541-826-2258.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Near the Eagle Point Museum and Butte Creek Mill, Eagle Point.
Medford Saturday Farmers Market
Community
The Medford Farmers Saturday Market is a place to get fresh produce from multiple vendors, baked goods, fresh roasted coffee, knife sharpening services and much more!
Region: Medford. Directions: On the north side of McAndrews between Biddle and Poplar. Venue website: www.medfordsaturdaymarket.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
The McAndrews Marketplace (near See’s Candy, Mucho Gusto, Golf Etc.).
Acoustic Saturdays!
Arts & Entertainment
Tea, music, art, Deux Chats pastries
9 -11 a.m. every Saturday
Come play with fellow musicians or just drink tea, linger among the fine art and listen!
Casual, informal Saturday morning jam sessions!
Call the gallery for more info: 541-488-0290.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Between Thai Pepper & Blue Heron. Artist/event website: www.adelantegalleryteahouse.com. Venue website: www.adelantegalleryteahouse.com. Cost: FREE! Phone: 541-488-0290.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Adelante! Gallery & Tea House
88 N. Main, Ashland, OR.
Learn the Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance
Classes/Workshops
Attire: loose clothing; shorts.
Bare feet or socks.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $30. Registration: Please call in advance so that we know how many to expect. Class will be cancelled if less than 4 students enroll. Phone: 541-890-7322. Email: naniluana52@gmail.com. Directions: Just north of Costco. Turn east on Vilas Rd. and then a quick L on Crater Lake Ave. About half a mile on the R in the Ironwood Center. Venue website: www.evergreenballroom.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave.
Central Point, OR 97502.
Ashland Saturday Market: Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market in Ashland
Home and garden
The Saturday market has fresh produce, hand-made crafts and goodies. The market welcomes Oregon Trail, Senior and WIC Farm Direct Nutrition Program coupons and debit and credit cards. Oregon Trail recipients may use their SNAP benefits to buy food as well as vegetable starts, herb plants and seeds that produce food.
Category: Community. Phone: 541-951-5756. Venue website: http://www.rvgrowersmarket.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Across from the Post Office at Lithia Way and First Street in Ashland.
Learn the Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance for girls ages 7 -11
Dance
Attire: Loose clothing; shorts.
Bare feet or socks.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $45. Registration: Please call and let us know you will be attending so that we know how many to expect. If less than 4 students are registered, class will be cancelled. Phone: 541-890-7322. Email: naniluana52@gmail.com. Directions: North of Costco. Turn east on Vilas Road. Turn L on Crater Lake Ave. About half a mile on the right in the Ironwood Center. Venue website: www.evergreenballroom.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave.
Central Point, OR 97504.
Mt Shasta Quilt Show
Arts & Entertainment
Featured Artist: Noma Hegseth
Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $2/day. Phone: 530-926-6006. Email: sartor@sctv.com. Directions: Downtown Lake Street, Mountt Shasta exit
Follow Lake Street straight to the high school.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Mount Shasta High School Gym.
Lithia Park Walk
Outdoors & Recreation
Join naturalists from Ashland Parks & Recreation at 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 29 for free, easy nature walks in Lithia Park. Participants should meet at the park's entrance on the Ashland Plaza.
Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Cost: free. Phone: 541-488-5340.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Participants should meet at the park's entrance on the Ashland Plaza.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum
Kids' Activities
ScienceWorks has year-round exhibits. Explore energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering and more. Summer hours at the museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Category: Community. Cost: Admission is $7.50, $5 for children 2-12 and seniors older than 65. There are some additional fees for some activities. Phone: 541-482-6767. Venue website: http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Learn Practical Ways to Recycle Garden Waste
Home and garden
Join Rhianna Simes to learn practical ways to recycle garden waste at the next meeting of the Talent Garden Club at 10 a.m. Sept. 4, at the Talent Library.
Category: Community. Phone: 541-535-2190.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:00 AM.
Talent Branch Library, 101 Home St. Talent, OR.
Learn the Maori Poi Ball Dance ages 7 and up
Dance
Attire: Loose fitting clothing to allow for movement, but not too loose around legs. The poi balls tend to get caught in the clothing if too loose.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $55 (includes 1 pair of handmade poi balls). Registration: Please call and reserve a spot as space is limited for this class. If fewer than 4 students register, class will be canceled. Phone: 541-890-7322. Email: naniluana52@gmail.com. Directions: North of Costco. Turn east on Vilas Rd. Turn L on Crater Lake Ave. About half a mile north on the right in the Ironwood Center. Venue website: www.evergreenballroom.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM.
Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave.
Central Point, OR 97504.
Family Picnic Day
Arts & Entertainment
The Southern Oregon Historical Society is opening Hanley Farm to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, for the final family picnic of the summer. The focus of this picnic day is local food production. Southern Oregon Draft and Harness Association will thresh wheat grown at Hanley Farm, to be turned into Hanley Horsepower Flour. There also will be crafts, children's games, tours, horse-drawn wagon rides and music.
Region: Central Point. Directions: Between Jacksonville and Central Point. Venue website: http://www.sohs.org. Cost: Admission is free for SOHS members, $7.50 for adults, $3 for children 3-12, $20 for a family. See www.sohs.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR.
Learn the Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance for girls ages 12 - 17
Arts & Entertainment
Attire: Loose, comfortable clothing.
Bare feet or socks.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $60. Registration: Please call and let us know you will be attending so that we know how many to expect. If less than 4 students register, class will be cancelled. Phone: 541-890-7322. Email: naniluana52@gmail.com. Directions: North of Costco. Turn east on Vilas Rd. Turn L on Crater Lake Ave. About half a mile north on the right in the Ironwood Center. Venue website: www.evergreenballroom.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave.
Central Point, OR 97502.
Taste of Harry & David
Arts & Entertainment
Harry & David is planning its annual Taste of Harry & David, a food, wine, beer and music event, on Labor Day weekend.
The event is set from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 at Harry & David Country Village, 1314 Center Drive, Medford. Tickets are $15 or $10 plus 10 items of non-perishable food for ACCESS Food Share.
The event includes more than 50 booths offering samples of food, including artisan cheese, breads and sauces and local wines and beer. More than 30 wineries are taking part.
Musicians scheduled to perform include the Latin Jazz Quartet and Rhythm Kings on Saturday and the Blue Lightning Band and Rhythm Kings on Sunday.
Also as part of the event, local chefs will take part in a chef's challenge, pairing wines with Harry & David foods.
Category: Community. Cost: Tickets are $15 or $10 plus 10 items of non-perishable food for ACCESS Food Share.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Harry & David Country Village, 1314 Center Drive, Medford, OR.
Bringing in the Sheaves
Outdoors & Recreation
Help bring in the sheaves as we thrash the wheat that will become Hanley Horsepower Flour!
Directions: In between Jacksonville and Central Point on Rt. 238. Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Venue website: www.sohs.org. Cost: $7.50 for adults; $3 for children and seniors; $20 for a family; free to members of Southern Oregon Historical Society. Phone: 541-899-8123.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Hanley Farm,
1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, OR.
Open Mat for MMA/Self-Defense/Kickboxing
Clinics/classes
Category: Sports. Cost: Call 541-690-9693 for class times and prices. Phone: 541-690-9693. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
300 E. Hersey, No. 7, Ashland.
Learn the Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance for Ladies ages 16 - 60+
Dance
Attire: Loose, comfortable clothing.
Bare feet or socks.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $60. Registration: Please call and let us know that you will be attending so that we may know how many to expect. If less than 4 students register, the class will be cancelled. Phone: 541-890-7322. Email: naniluana52@gmail.com. Directions: North of Costco. Turn east on Vilas. Turn left on Crater Lake Ave. About half mile north on the right in the Ironwood Center. Venue website: www.evergreenballroom.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave.
Central Point, OR 97502.
Oregon Old Time Fiddlers jam
Arts & Entertainment
Acoustic musicians of all ages may sign up to play and there will be dancing.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Admission by donation. Phone: 541-840-2156.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St. Medford, OR.
Ruined
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
She Loves Me
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Ashland Comedy Walking Tours
Comedy
Join us for a theatrical walk around Ashland -- 20 percent history, 80 percent nonsense and fun for all ages. Receive 25 percent off Zoey's Cafe after the tour.
"Laugh Your Ashland Off".
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $12.50 - Adults
$10 - Students
$5 - Children under 13. Reservations: Please call Joshua Danielson to make reservations. Phone: 503-998-4474. Email: joshua.danielson@ashlandcomedytours.com. Directions: The only skyscraper in Ashland. Ticket Phone: 503-998-4474. Artist/event website: www.ashlandcomedytours.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Outside the Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Medford Pokemon League meets
Clubs / Organizations
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free! Email: Jas4949ers@yahoo.com. Directions: Astral Games is in a group of 4 stores to the left of WinCo, when facing WinCo. It's by where the closed car wash is.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Astral Games - In the WinCo Plaza
207 E. Barnett Road
Medford, OR 97501.
Dinner to Die For- Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Arts & Entertainment
DINNER TO DIE FOR happens every other Saturday from Sept. 4, each week is a new show and different menu.
Come on up and try to solve the crime. Also available for private parties, our cast will write a show just for your group.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $45 per couple , $25 per person
dinner and the show
PIOSONED POI- A LUAU GONE WRONG. Reservations: please call for information. Phone: 541-479-5953. Directions: Second Grants Pass exit, two miles - on right.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cynthia's Home Sweet Home
1038 N.W Sixth St.
Grants Pass, OR.
OSF Green Show: Shokoto Music and Dance Project
Arts & Entertainment
Region: Ashland. Cost: free.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM.
OSF's outdoor courtyard stage along Pioneer Street, Ashland.
Board Game Night
Arts & Entertainment
Join us for a night of fun play with a variety of board games from Catan, Risk, Carcassonne, Fluxx, Killer Bunnies and much more! Not sure how to play a game? No problem, we'll show you how!
Region: Grants Pass. Venue website: http://www.castlehillgames.com. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-956-5996. Email: castlehillgamesgp@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:00 PM.
CastleHill Games
1867 Redwood Aven
Grants Pass, OR 97527.
Labor Day Street Dance
Dance
Also will have $14.95 prime rib dinner starting at 4 p.m. ,no cover but donations appreicated.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-865-7707. Directions: Butte Falls Highway, off 62, to the end.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 AM.
443 Broad Street, Butte Falls.
Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night
Arts & Entertainment
Inspired by OSF’s 75th anniversary, Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents "Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night," opening at Culture Works, 310 Oak St. Ashland, Aug. 6-Sept. 6, Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.. Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, seniors, $15, and adult, $18 at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, Senior, $15, and Adult, $18 available at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Reservations: www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Phone: 541-646-2971. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/. Ticket Phone: 541-646-2971. Venue website: http://www.culture-works.net/. Artist/event website: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Culture Works
310 Oak Street
Ashland, OR.
Gary Allan / Bomshel
Arts & Entertainment
For more information call 541-773-6077 or 800-882-7488.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $68 reserved; $38 lawn; $26 child (0-12). Phone: 541-773-6077. Artist/event website: www.brittfest.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Britt Pavilion, 350 First St. Jacksonville, OR.
Putting Contest with $2,000 Grand Prize sponsored by American Family Insurance
Arts & Entertainment
Cheer on your favorite golfer or try to qualify for the putting contest yourself! Finalists will compete fo the $2,000 grand prize on Saturday, Sept. 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Food and drink available for purchase on the Terrace. Sponsored by American Family Insurance.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free! Open to the public. Venue website: www.rvcc.com.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rogue Valley Country Club, Medford.
The Bear Creek Ramblers
Nightlife / Clubs
Twisted Americana and Blue Grass. Kick off for the Prospect Blue Grass Festival. Big jam. Bring your instruments and step up to the mic after our sets.
Category: Arts/Entertainment.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 AM.
The Trophy Room, 311 Mill Creek Drive, Prospect, OR.
THE FRANK RICCI SHOW
Nightlife / Clubs
The Red Lion Hotel presents, "The Frank Ricci Show".
Two shows every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 and 9:30 p.m.
Frank Ricci is regarded one of the best singers in America.
He starred with Reba McEntire, Tony Bennett, Don Rickles, Marty Robbins and more. He also starred in Las Vegas opposite luminaries like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Wayne Newton and the list goes on.
The Hollywood Reporter says, "Frank Ricci is a unique talent with the ability to captivate an audience."
Dinners are available before the show at a reasonable price.
The showroom is also available for private parties. For more information call toll-free 1-866-427-4643.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $5. Phone: 541-779-5811. Email: Entertainment@FrankRicci.org. Artist/event website: http://www.frankricci.org/frankricci.html.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM – Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Red Lion Hotel, 200 N. Riverside, Medford, OR.
For more info visit www.frankricci.org. Hamlet
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Twelfth Night
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
"I Hate Hamlet"
Regional
Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 12.
There will be pay-what-you-can performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Reservations are recommended.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: A preview performance is set for Aug. 12 for $10. After that the cost is $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Phone: 541-535-5250.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave. Talent, OR.
Ashland Audiowalks
Arts & Entertainment
An audiowalk turns Ashland's historic districts into a living theater. Listen along as an OSF veteran tells the story. Walking tours that let you travel at your own pace. Open all day every day.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Register at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St. Ashland. Artist/event website: www.ashlandaudiowalks.org. Cost: $5.
Sunday, September 5, 2010.
Historic downtown Ashland.
Introduction to Fly Fishing for those 12 and up
Classes/Workshops
Classes held: July 11 and 25/ Aug. 8 and 22/ Sept. 5
Instructor Will Johnson, owner of the Ashland Fly Shop will teach the mechanics of casting a fly rod, simple knots and what to look for in equipment. All equipment for the class will be provided. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, snacks.
Category: Community. Registration: Preregister required. Register at http://ashlandparks.recware.com or call the Parks office at 541-488-5340. Cost: $15 per lesson. Phone: 541-488-5340.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Railroad Park, 758 A St. Ashland, OR.
The Original Medford Giant Flea Market
Flea markets
This is our annual Labor Day Sunday OutDoor Market.It takes up the entire Armory parking lot and then some, and starting at 9 a.m. it is free to the public.
There will be tons of stuff.
"SomeThing For EveryOne".
Directions: Take freeway exit 27 follow city center signs
to S. Pacific Highway and turn right. Armory is approximately one half mile on right. At 1701 South Pacific Highway. Category: Arts/Entertainment. Reservations: Reservations are required for sellers and
may be made by calling 541-772-8211. Artist/event website: www.fleaforall.net. Cost: After 9 a.m. free to the public. Phone: 541-772-8211. Email: DandD@fleaforall.net.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Oregon National Guard Armory
1701 S. Pacific Highway
Medford, Oregon.
Mt Shasta Quilt Show
Arts & Entertainment
Featured Artist: Noma Hegseth
Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $2/day. Phone: 530-926-6006. Email: sartor@sctv.com. Directions: Downtown Lake Street, Mountt Shasta exit
Follow Lake Street straight to the high school.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Mount Shasta High School Gym.
WellSprings Greenhouse Open-Air Summer Market
Arts & Entertainment
Benefits the Tree of Life Garden. Local living, health & wellness, all things gardening, and community fun!
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Email: moonbeat@msn.com. Directions: Visable from Highway 99, north of Ashland and near exit 19 off I-5. Venue website: http://www.jacksonwellsprings.com/. Artist/event website: http://www.jacksonwellsprings.com/ongoing-events/2010/5/13/sun-10am-to-4pm-weekly-summer-market.html.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland OR.
For more info visit www.jacksonwellsprings.com. How to Solve Yourself: How to Apply Stress Release Principles to One's Daily Life
Health
The public is invited to join in a new study group exploring the teachings of American spiritual teacher, author and lecturer Vernon Howard. A longtime student of Howard’s is conducting the classes to show how to apply the stress-relief principals to one’s daily life. A 25-minute video, "How to Solve Yourself," will be viewed followed by a question-and answer-period.
The next meeting will be held Sunday September 5, 2010 at 1014 SW Isham St, in Grants Pass. Class is free, donations welcome, starts promptly at 10:00 am. No materials required. For more information call 541-479-6959.
Category: Health. Cost: Donation. Phone: 541-479-6959. Email: tpc003@hotmail.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
1014 S.W. Isham St.
Grants Pass.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum
Kids' Activities
ScienceWorks has year-round exhibits. Explore energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering and more. Summer hours at the museum are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Category: Community. Cost: Admission is $7.50, $5 for children 2-12 and seniors older than 65. There are some additional fees for some activities. Phone: 541-482-6767. Venue website: http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Unity- Spiritual Service
Religious
Category: Community. Cost: Donation. Phone: 541-941-4840. Email: ed@edtaylor.com. Artist/event website: http://unityashland.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Havurah Shir Hadash
185 N. Mountain Ave. Ashland 97520.
A Castle for the King
Lectures
Date of: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Video Title: A Castle For The King
The public is invited to join in a new study group exploring the teachings of American spiritual teacher, author and lecturer Vernon Howard. A longtime student of Howard’s is conducting the classes to show how to apply the stress-relief principals to one’s daily life. A different filmed lecture will be viewed each meeting followed by a question-and answer-period.
Due to student requests, meetings are now being held each Sunday, starting Aug. 15, 2010, at 1014 SW Isham St, in Grants Pass. Class is free, donations welcome, starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.. No materials required. For more information call 541-479-6959.
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Donations accepted. Reservations: not necessary. Registration: none. Phone: 541-479-6959. Email: tpc003@hotmail.com. Directions: I-5 N to first Grants Pass exit (Hwy 99) headed toward the coast. Turn N (or right) at 7th St (one-way street heading N) to G St where you turn L (or W) to Isham to address.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
1014 SW Isham St
Grants Pass, OR.
Taste of Harry & David
Arts & Entertainment
Harry & David is planning its annual Taste of Harry & David, a food, wine, beer and music event, on Labor Day weekend.
The event is set from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 at Harry & David Country Village, 1314 Center Drive, Medford. Tickets are $15 or $10 plus 10 items of non-perishable food for ACCESS Food Share.
The event includes more than 50 booths offering samples of food, including artisan cheese, breads and sauces and local wines and beer. More than 30 wineries are taking part.
Musicians scheduled to perform include the Latin Jazz Quartet and Rhythm Kings on Saturday and the Blue Lightning Band and Rhythm Kings on Sunday.
Also as part of the event, local chefs will take part in a chef's challenge, pairing wines with Harry & David foods.
Category: Community. Cost: Tickets are $15 or $10 plus 10 items of non-perishable food for ACCESS Food Share.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Harry & David Country Village, 1314 Center Drive, Medford, OR.
Ashland Scrabble Club meets
Clubs / Organizations
The Ashland Scrabble Club meets at noon on the second and fourth Sundays at The Beanery, 1602 Ashland St. Ashland, and on the first, third and fifth Sundays at Cultureworks, 310 Oak St. Ashland. For more information, call Travis Chaney at 541-227-9633.
Category: Community. Phone: 541-227-9633.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 12:00 PM.
The Beanery, 1602 Ashland St. Ashland, OR.
American Night
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Throne of Blood
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
"I Hate Hamlet"
Regional
Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 12.
There will be pay-what-you-can performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Reservations are recommended.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 PM.
Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave. Talent, OR.
Illyria, a Musical of Twelfth Night
Regional
Inspired by OSF’s 75th anniversary, Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents "Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night," opening at Culture Works, 310 Oak St. Ashland, Aug. 6-Sept. 6, Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.. Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, seniors, $15, and adult, $18 at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, Senior, $15, and Adult, $18 available at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Reservations: www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Phone: 541-646-2971. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/. Ticket Phone: 541-646-2971. Venue website: http://www.culture-works.net/. Artist/event website: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Culture Works
310 Oak
Ashland Oregon 97520.
Ray Parker/Lost River Band @ Lake of the Wood Resort
Concerts
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Music free, charge for BBQ & refreshments. Directions: Highway 140 East to Lake of the Woods Resort. Artist/event website: http://www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com/calendar.php.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Lake of the Woods Resort.
Ashland Comedy Walking Tours
Comedy
Join us for a theatrical walk around Ashland -- 20 percent history, 80 percent nonsense and fun for all ages. Receive 25 percent off Zoey's Cafe after the tour.
"Laugh Your Ashland Off".
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $12.50 - Adults
$10 - Students
$5 - Children under 13. Reservations: Please call Joshua Danielson to make reservations. Phone: 503-998-4474. Email: joshua.danielson@ashlandcomedytours.com. Directions: The only skyscraper in Ashland. Ticket Phone: 503-998-4474. Artist/event website: www.ashlandcomedytours.com.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Outside the Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Summer Blow-out Goldies and Gospel Show
Concerts
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: General audience advance tickets $15
VIP Advance Tickets $25. Reservations: Tickets required to enter event. Phone: 541-832-2491. Email: Gina@GinasLiveEvents.org. Directions: Redwood Highway to RCC east entrance, follow signs to Concert Bowl. Artist/event website: www.GinasLiveEvents.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rogue Community College
Concert Bowl
3345 Redwood Highway
Grants Pass, Oregon.
OSF Green Show
Arts & Entertainment
Region: Ashland. Cost: free.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM.
OSF's outdoor courtyard stage along Pioneer Street, Ashland.
Henry IV
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
She Loves Me
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Ashland Audiowalks
Arts & Entertainment
An audiowalk turns Ashland's historic districts into a living theater. Listen along as an OSF veteran tells the story. Walking tours that let you travel at your own pace. Open all day every day.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Register at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St. Ashland. Artist/event website: www.ashlandaudiowalks.org. Cost: $5.
Monday, September 6, 2010.
Historic downtown Ashland.
Qigong Morning Practice at RVML
Community
All-level group practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong (pronounced "CHI-Gong") using the Lift Chi Up, Pour Chi Down method as taught by Master Mingtong Gu. By tapping into this ancient healing technology, you will obtain powerful tools for self-healing. MORE at RVML.ORG
WHQigong@gmail.com.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Across from Ace Hardware, near Ashland Co-Op
UPSTAIRS Suite 7. Venue website: http://www.rvml.org. Cost: Free, donations appreciated! Phone: (541) 301-5113.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
258 A St. Ashland, OR.
Story time at Central Point Library
Kids' Activities
All libraries closed on holidays.
Category: Community. Cost: Free.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 11:30 AM.
Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St. Central Point, OR.
Boxing/Kung Fu Kickboxing
Classes/Workshops
Directions: On Arnold Lane where Arnold and Madrona Meet. Category: Health. Cost: 60 per month. Phone: 541 261-4864. Email: valorelite@q.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Valor Elite Training Center, Jacksonville.
RVML's First Mondays Book Group!
Community
An ongoing group exploring and discussing narratives that inspire transformation and understanding. One-hour meetings on the first Monday of every month. Newcomers always welcome!
Have you ever read a story that changed your life? Would you like to talk about it with other book lovers? Are you interested in reading books that will transform you? From Siddhartha to Animal Farm, The Wind in the Willows to The Life of Pi; read and discuss books that challenge our perceptions and deepen our understanding of the human experience.
MORE AT RVML.ORG.
Region: Ashland. Directions: upstairs, Suite 7 - Across from Ace Hardware, near Ashland Co-Op. Venue website: http://www.rvml.org. Cost: Free, donations appreciated! Phone: 541-552-9119. Email: BookGroup@rvml.org.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 258 A St. Ashland, OR.
Family Storytime at the Medford Library
Kids' Activities
The staff of the Medford Branch Library invite all families to join them for an evening storytime at 6 p.m. every Monday in the Children's Department at the Central Library.
The storytime is geared towards kids 2-6 and will feature stories, music and finger plays. Older children may enjoy the program as well.
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-774-8678.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave, Medford, OR.
Intermediate-Advanced MMA
Classes/Workshops
Category: Sports. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com. Cost: Call 541-690-9693 for class times and prices. Phone: 541-690-9693.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
300 E. Hersey #7, Ashland.
Clogging Dance Class
Dance
Learn to clog dance from Denny Lantz and the Misty Mountain Cloggers. Call for class times and more information.
Category: Community. Cost: $7 dollar a week. Reservations: Call to find times for your level of dance. Phone: 541-772-1431. Email: info@mistymountaincloggers.com. Directions: at the corner of McAndrews and Summit behind Star Bodyworks in rental building. Artist/event website: www.mistymountaincloggers.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
1024 Summit Ave. Medford.
WOGA " Water Yoga" with Margaret Keene
Health
The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind
and the harmony of the soul creates the symphony of life.
Directions: Take Highway 62 to Antelope to Division. One block off Antelope. Category: Health. Cost: $7 at the door. Phone: 541-826-2124.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cascade Community Pool,
7800 Division Road, White City, OR.
Storytime at the Ashland Library
Kids' Activities
The Ashland Children's Library has added a new story time at 6:30 p.m. Mondays to allow working parents to participate with their children and kids are invited to wear pajamas.
Storytimes are geared for toddlers and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes. There are also story times at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Ashland Library for the early birds.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-774-6995.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:30 PM.
Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR.
Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night
Arts & Entertainment
Inspired by OSF’s 75th anniversary, Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents "Illyria, a Musical Twelfth Night," opening at Culture Works, 310 Oak St. Ashland, Aug. 6-Sept. 6, Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.. Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, seniors, $15, and adult, $18 at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Tickets: Student $12 w/ID, Senior, $15, and Adult, $18 available at Paddington Station, Ashland, Grocery Outlet, Medford, on line at www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Reservations: www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org or call for reservations, 541-646-2971. Phone: 541-646-2971. Ticket Web Link: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/. Ticket Phone: 541-646-2971. Venue website: http://www.culture-works.net/. Artist/event website: http://www.ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org/.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Culture Works
310 Oak Street
Ashland, OR.
Chrystelle Courturier will perform two arias
Concerts
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Admission is $5 at the door.
Monday, September 6, 2010, 7:30 PM.
Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR.
Ashland Audiowalks
Arts & Entertainment
An audiowalk turns Ashland's historic districts into a living theater. Listen along as an OSF veteran tells the story. Walking tours that let you travel at your own pace. Open all day every day.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Register at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St. Ashland. Artist/event website: www.ashlandaudiowalks.org. Cost: $5.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Historic downtown Ashland.
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
Food
Talk about fresh....The market offers the finest in locally grown produce, plants and flowers, along with gourmet and specialty foods, baked goods and handcrafts. Many of our farmers use natural and sustainable growing methods.
Cost: Free To the public. Region: Medford. Phone: 888-826-9868. Artist/event website: www.rvgrowersmarket.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Tuesdays - Ashland National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St. Ashland
Thursdays - Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, OR.
Story time at Talent Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-535-4163.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:30 AM.
101 Home St. Talent, OR.
Story time at White City Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-864-8880.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 10:30 AM.
White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, OR.
Rogue Valley Toastmasters
Clubs / Organizations
Rogue Valley Toastmasters is a professional club dedicated to helping members enhance their communication and leadership skills, especially in front of groups.
Category: Community. Cost: Unlimited free meetings until you are ready to join. Reservations: Not necessary. Registration: not necessary. Phone: 541-899-4447. Email: joanna@masteryconsulting.com. Directions: Call 541-899-4447. Venue website: http://Roguevalleytm.freetoasthost.net. Artist/event website: http://Roguevalleytm.freetoasthost.net.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM.
Medford Library Carpenter Room
205 So. Central
Medford.
Story time at Ashland Library
Kids' Activities
The Library's storytimes are geared to toddler and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes.
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-774-6995.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 11:30 AM.
Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR.
Social Benefit Dance Club - Gracie the Dancing Goat
Arts & Entertainment
Food, fun, friends, music. "The Show Band - Dave Flick and Neila Moore with Gracie the Dancing Goat.".
Region: Central Point. Cost: $4. Hawaiian attire on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Phone: 541-474-6347.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
3377 Table Rock Road, Central Point, OR.
American Night
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Throne of Blood
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
The Institute for Integrative Education
Classes/Workshops
Topics include: Ageless wisdom, personal wholeness, healthy relationships, learning community, cultural literacy, expressive arts, civil society, and global citizenship.
Category: Community. Cost: Suggested donation: $45. Registration: Call to make your reservation. Please leave your name and phone number. Phone: (541) 488-2304. Email: info@the-omega-house.org. Directions: Mountain Ave. is just off Siskiyou Blvd. We are three houses up the street on the right side, across street from SOU. Venue website: http://the-omega-center.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Omega Center,
371 S. Mountain Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520.
Story time at the Applegate Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 2:30 PM.
Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, OR.
Alzheimer's Association Support Group
Support Groups
Meet with others who have a loved one with dementia.
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Reservations: Call Melissa Carlisle 541-770-9080 to confirm meeting. Phone: 541-770-9080.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Farmington Square
1530 Poplar Drive
Medford, OR.
Crossfit Class with Jeremy
Classes/Workshops
Category: Community. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com. Cost: Call 541-690-9693 for class times and prices.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
300 E. Hersey #7, Ashland.
Wrestling (All Levels)
Clinics/classes
Category: Sports. Cost: Call 541-690-9693 for class times and prices. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
300 E. Hersey #7, Ashland.
Ashland Elks Bingo
Bingo
Category: Community. Cost: $25 & $15 packets. Directions: Use alley entrance behind building
Open to the public.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
255 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
Sweet Adelines International rehearsals
Clubs / Organizations
The Southern Oregon Sound Sweet Adelines International rehearses from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Rogue Valley Christian Church in Medford. The four-part women's a cappella chorus offers vocal training in barbershop harmony. Women who are interested in participating are invited to call 774-9606.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Phone: 541-774-9606.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rogue Valley Christian Church
1440 S. Oakdale Ave.
Medford, OR.
Talent Juggling Club
Clubs / Organizations
Talent Juggling Club!
We also welcome yo-yos, diabolos, unicycles, devil sticks, poi, etc.
Beginning to advanced jugglers welcome.
We have equipment and skills to share.
We meet on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
in the Talent Elementary School gymnasium.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Talent Elementary School gymnasium.
Study the Torah
Religious
Rabbi Marc Sirinsky will lead Torah (Jewish Bible) study at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland. The community is invited to participate. The ability to read Hebrew is not necessary. Bring a translation of the Torah with you, or share one when you get there.
Category: Community. Phone: 541-488-2909. Email: teshalom@mind.net.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main St. Ashland, OR.
OSF Green Show
Arts & Entertainment
Region: Ashland. Cost: free.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM.
OSF's outdoor courtyard stage along Pioneer Street, Ashland.
Louie's Jeopardy Trivia Tuesdays
Arts & Entertainment
This free event is fun to play and fun to wach! Play individually or grab your friends and play as a team! Great food and drink discounts for players, cash prizes and lots of laughs! Don't miss!
Region: Ashland. Directions: On the Ashland Plaza. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Louie's Restaurant and Bar,
41 North Main, Ashland, OR.
First Tuesday Blues Jam
Arts & Entertainment
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free. Directions: Lithia Park.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland.
Elephant Revival - House Concert
Concerts
Our first house/gallery Concert with Elephant Revival, a neo-acoustic quintet from Nederland Colorado plays a unique blend of transcendental folk music. Join us for music, tea, pastries, art at the Adelante! Gallery Tea House.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: $10 advance $13 door. Reservations: Space is extremely limited. Call soon to reserve! Phone: 541-488-0290. Email: cynthia@adelantegallery.com. Directions: Between Thai Pepper & Blue Heron. Venue website: www.adelantegalleryteahouse.com. Artist/event website: www.elephantrevival.com.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adelante! Gallery & Tea House
88 N. Main St. Ashland, OR.
First Tuesday Blues Jam
Concerts
The Ashland Blues Society presents its first Tuesday Blues Jam for members and anyone else who wants to play or sing some blues.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Free, but donations welcome. Reservations: n/a. Directions: At entrance to Lithia Park. Venue website: www.ashlandblues.org. Artist/event website: www.ashlandblues.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland.
Henry IV
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
She Loves Me
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 8:00 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Ashland Audiowalks
Arts & Entertainment
An audiowalk turns Ashland's historic districts into a living theater. Listen along as an OSF veteran tells the story. Walking tours that let you travel at your own pace. Open all day every day.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Register at Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 East Main St. Ashland. Artist/event website: www.ashlandaudiowalks.org. Cost: $5.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Historic downtown Ashland.
Perk Up for Students
Fundraisers
Buy a cup of coffee and all or a portion of your purchase will be donated to Ashland Schools Foundation. See www.ashlandschoolsfoundation.org for a list of participating locations.
Category: Community. Artist/event website: www.ashlandschoolsfoundation.org.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Participating coffee houses.
Qigong Morning Practice at RVML
Community
All-level group practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong (pronounced "CHI-Gong") using the Lift Chi Up, Pour Chi Down method as taught by Master Mingtong Gu. By tapping into this ancient healing technology, you will obtain powerful tools for self-healing. MORE at RVML.ORG
WHQigong@gmail.com.
Region: Ashland. Directions: Across from Ace Hardware, near Ashland Co-Op
UPSTAIRS Suite 7. Venue website: http://www.rvml.org. Cost: Free, donations appreciated! Phone: (541) 301-5113.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM.
258 A St. Ashland, OR.
Story time at Eagle Point Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-826-3313.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 10:30 AM.
Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St. Eagle Point, OR.
Story time at the Ashland Library
Kids' Activities
The Ashland Library Storytimes are geared to toddlers and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes.
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-774-6995.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 10:30 AM.
Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR.
Story time for Preschoolers at the Medford Library
Kids' Activities
The Storytelling Guild invites preschool children and their caregivers to a weekly storytime at 11 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 2 at the Central Library, 205 S. Central Ave. Stories, songs and finger plays are used to encourage children to become early readers.
Evening storytimes will continue at 6 p.m. Mondays.
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-774-8678.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 11:00 AM.
Medford Branch Library's Children's Department, 205 S. Central Ave. Medford, OR.
Story time at Jacksonville Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-899-1665.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 11:00 AM.
Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St. Jacksonville, OR.
Rogue Valley Women's Connection luncheon
Clubs / Organizations
The Rogue Valley Women's Connection will host a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wdnesday, Sept. 8, in the Ministries Center on McAndrews Road in Medford. Local author, Jura Sherwood, will speak about her book "In the Shadow of the Mosque" and Barbara Marshall of Ukiah, Calif. will address the question "Where is God when it hurts? Music will be provided by Lauri Higuera. Call 541-245-1652 or 541-855-7695.
Category: Community. Cost: The cost is $15. There is no nursery. Phone: 541-245-1652. Directions: Behind the First Church of the Nazarene.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Ministries Center Building, 1974 E. McAndrews Road, Medford, OR.
American Night
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Hamlet
Oregon Sh
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Cost varies. Phone: 541-482-4331. Artist/event website: www.osfashland.org.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 1:30 PM.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Main and Pioneer streets, Ashland, OR.
Story time at Gold Hill Library
Kids' Activities
Category: Community. Cost: Free. Phone: 541-855-1994.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 3:00 PM.
Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St. Gold Hill, OR.
The Chocolate Temptations Workshop
Classes/Workshops
making raw chocolate desserts with raw chef Rawdawg Rory; chocolates and chocolate-filled cinnamon rolls, chocolate bars. We get to sample all..
Category: Community. Cost: $25 per person. Reservations: please. Phone: 541 779-2804.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
2247 Martin Dr
Medford, OR. 97501.
Dave's Club for Widowed People
Support Groups
Category: Community. Cost: There is no fee to join the support group. Members order off the menu and are responsible for the cost of their meal. The restaurant does not charge for the use of their facility so participants should expect to make an order from the extensive and reasonably priced menu. Reservations: Reservations are NOT necessary but attendees are encouraged to arrive about 10 minutes before the start of the meeting to sign in and obtain a name tag. Directions: The Wild River Brewing Company is on North Pacific Highway just north of St. Vincent DePaul. There is plenty of parking. Artist/event website: www.victoryovergrief.homestead.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM.
Wild River Brewing Company
2684 North Pacific Highway
Medford, OR.
Boxing/Kung Fu Kickboxing
Classes/Workshops
Directions: On Arnold Lane where Arnold and Madrona Meet. Category: Health. Cost: 60 per month. Phone: 541 261-4864. Email: valorelite@q.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Valor Elite Training Center, Jacksonville.
Talent Evening Market
Community
Come out to the Talent Evening Market: our third year of offering live Music, produce, crafts and local Talent to our community. Wednesdays starting June 1 through the summer at Talent City Hall.
Region: Talent. Registration: only if you have a booth. Then call us at 5415359055. Reservations: only if you have a booth. Then call us at 5415359055. Artist/event website: talentmarketers@yahoo.com. Cost: free. Phone: 5415359055. Email: talentmarketers@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Talent City Hall.
Striking/Kick-boxing
Clinics/classes
Category: Sports. Cost: Call 541-690-9693 for class times and prices. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
300 E. Hersey #7, Ashland.
Belly Dance Drills Class
Classes/Workshops
For dancers with a little belly dance under their hipscarves, from beginning to advanced; Belly Drills is a one-hour class drilling movements to develop precision and isolation while working up a sweat.
There is a complete warm up and cool down, as well as the incredible shimmy drill; a range of
topics will be included, depending on the class at hand and the whim of the instructor. Be prepared for a challenge,
"A-HA!" moments, and smiling. Please wear stretchy pants or shorts, as the instructor will want to see your alignment.
Category: Community. Artist/event website: http://www.maiaalexandra.com. Cost: $10/ drop in or $40 for five classes. Email: maia@maiaalexandra.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM.
Firehouse Dance Hall, 44 N Front St. Medford, OR.
Oak Knoll Fire Benefit
Fundraisers
The public can help the families who lost homes in the Oak Knoll fire on Aug. 24, 2010, by attending the Oak Knoll Fire Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Oak Knoll Golf Course, 3070 Highway 66, Ashland.
The benefit will feature live entertainment from local impersonator/entertainer, Clint Ingbretson, along with a raffle and silent auction. Play a round of golf (nine holes) for only $8. Appetizers and desserts will be served free of charge and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Suggested donations will be $20 per person or $30 per couple.
The Firehouse Five Foundation will also be on hand to accept tax-deductible donations on behalf of the Oak Knoll families.
If you are unable to attend the benefit but would like to make a contribution, visit any branch of US Bank and make your donation payable to the "Ashland Fire Victim Fund." Donations can also be sent to Firehouse Five Foundation, P.O. Box 1404, Talent, OR 97540 and the foundation will mail back tax-deductible receipts.
Category: Arts/Entertainment. Cost: Suggested donation is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Phone: 541-488-5340.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Oak Knoll Golf Course, 3070 Highway 66, Ashland, OR.
Mountain Biking- All ages - John's Peak, Jacksonville
Recreation
Sponsored by Cycle Analysis, these mountain bike rides are for all ages and abilities and are group-oriented. They begin at 6 p.m. at Cycle Analysis and include the John's Peak trail system. Every ride ends with free refreshments. Helmets and lights are required. For more information, e-mail Southern Oregon Mountain Bike Association at infor@somba.org or visit www.somba.org.
Category: Outdoors/Recreation. Phone: 541-899-9190.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Meet at Cycle Analysis, 535 N. Fifth St. Jacksonville, OR.
Intermediate-Advanced MMA
Clinics/classes
Category: Sports. Cost: Call 541-690-9693 for class times and prices. Artist/event website: www.rvmaashland.com.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
300 E. Hersey #7, Ashland.
OSF Green Show
Arts & Entertainment
Region: Ashland. Cost: free.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM.
OSF's outdoor courtyard stage along Pioneer Street, Ashland.
Louie's Spelling Bee
Arts & Entertainment
Calling all spellers and non-spelllers! This free event is fun to play and fun to watch! Creative spellers can bring a friend and enter as partners! Player discounts, great prizes and lots of fun!
Region: Ashland. Directions: On the Ashland Plaza. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Louie's Restaurant & Bar,
41 North Main St. Ashland, OR.