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Spanish Language Group: English speakers with at least an intermediate knowledge of Spanish can meet at 11 a.m. Fridays, at the Medford Senior Center, 510 East Main St. Look for casual, supportive conversation and interpretation. Native speakers are welcome to help. Call 541-499-6646.

John Dabaco: Jazz pianist John Dabaco will perform standards and classics at 6 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, at the Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge and Garden, 40 S. First St., Ashland. See hearsayashland.com or call 541-625-0505.

YSSO: Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon will hold auditions for young brass, string, woodwind, and percussion musicians interested in participating in the Youth Symphony (advanced) or the Youth Orchestra (intermediate) Friday through Wednesday, Sept. 16-20. Audition times are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Days and times are set aside for specific instruments and sections. To schedule an audition call 541-858-8859 or email at info@ysso.org. For further information see ysso.org.

Gold Hill Book Club: The Gold Hill Library Book Club for adults 18 and older will meet at 3 p.m. the third Friday of each month, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On Friday, Sept. 16, the book to be discussed will be “A Visit from the Good Squad” by Jennifer Egan. Books are available for pickup one month before the meeting date. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-855-1994.

Southern Oregon BrewFest: The 2022 Southern Oregon BrewFest will take place at the Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18. The BrewFest is really several events rolled into one action-packed weekend of food, beverages and entertainment. BrewFest features more than 70 taps dispensing a wide selection of microbrews, ciders and regional wines from across the Pacific Northwest, the State of Jefferson and even some specially invited guests from the rest of the country’s favorite breweries. Breweries include Cascade Lakes, Cascadia Cider, Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes, Gilgamesh Brewing, Hop Valley, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mad River Brewing, Wild Ride Brew Co., Worthy Brewing and many more. The entertainment lineup features Stone in Love, a Journey tribute band on Friday; Jeff Dunham on Saturday; and Cole Swindell on Sunday. Tickets start at $20 for beer-tasting. Hours for this year’s event will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. For tickets and further details, including a complete schedule of events, see sobrewfest.com.

Shine On: The trio — Steve Shine, Cathy Dorris and John Galloway — will play covers of Grateful Dead songs at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at The Urban Cork, Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Charlee Prayers Trio: The Charlee Prayers Trio will perform a mix of funk, jazz, hip-hop, soul and pop covers and originals at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

David Cahalan: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Cahalan will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

The Antelopers: Ashland based folk cover band will play a wide variety of music from the 1930s to current hits at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Silent Disco: Dance the night away at a family friendly Silent Disco from 6 to 11 p.m. the third Friday of each month through October, at Medford’s Pear Blossom Park. DJs will spin a mix of music. Two channels will be available. Young children can make their own music on the interactive “Wiggle Station” which broadcasts on the Kid’s Channel. Rent a pair of wireless headphones for a $10. For further details and updates in case of smoke or inclement weather see Facebook.com/silentmovementinternational.

‘Hootenanny’: The Rogue Grape will host an open mic “Hootenanny,” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Rogue Grape Barrel Room, 515 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville. Open to all musicians for freestyle open jam and opportunities to perform solo if desired. Everyone is welcome to join in the songs. See theroguegrape.com or call 541-622-8622.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Danielle Kelly: Singer Danielle Kelly will perform soul, jazz and oldies from Motown at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Jon Galfano: The guitarist and composer will play his original instrumentals along with a blend of classic rock and pop tunes at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Applegate Country Club, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate. Find Applegate Country Club on Facebook.com or call 541-846-1666.

Rogue Suspects: Rock, funk and blues band The Rogue Suspects — singer Shae Celine, guitar player Dirk Price, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer David Bolen and keyboard player Don Harriss—will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Sean Hayes: New York-based indie folk singer Sean Hayes and his band will perform R&B-inflected folk tunes at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $30 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. For further information see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra: Steel pannist Jonathan Scales and his band will perform instrumental music at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $21; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

OHM Night: Southern Oregon Bass DJs Iredessence, DJ Merlin, Makan, and Tom Foolish will perform along with live art and visuals from 8 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. Admission is free, donations accepted. Donations support the DJs and production team. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Auto Europa Ashland Car Club: People interested in European classic and exotic cars can meet from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at Water Street Café, 10 Water St., Ashland. The club often goes on cruises to various locations throughout the valley. For further details, see autoeuropaashland.com.

Saturday Morning Bird Walk: See and hear a variety of birds that live year-round or migrate through the Rogue Valley on a walking tour through North Mountain Park led by local birding experts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Admission is $10. Binoculars will be available for check-out. To register and for more information see ashlandparksandrec.org or call 541-488-5340.

Ashland Saturday Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, bakery items, artisan food, plants and other goods are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, along Oak Street in downtown Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Medford Cars & Coffee: Car enthusiasts can meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at 2780 E. Barnett Road, Medford, near Starbucks and Mountain Mike’s Pizza. The group will not hold meetings in the event of rain or snowy weather. Find Medford Cars and Coffee on Facebook for further information.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find local seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of Fourth and F Streets, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.

Lithia Artisans Market: More than 40 artisans display and sell handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October along Calle Guanajuato, the pedestrian walkway behind the downtown plaza that runs next to Ashland Creek in Ashland. Call 541-301-9811 or see lithiaartisansmarket.com.

David Barnes: Southern Oregon singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, David Barnes, will perform jazz and folk music with concert ukelele and guitar solos from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at the Great Harvest Bread Company, 203 Genessee St., Medford. Call 541-245-3310.

Southern Oregon Stitchers: The those interested in needle art can meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, except December, at First Presbyterian Church of Central Point, 456 W. Pine St. General meetings include presentations on various stitching techniques such as, embroidery, cross stitch, Japanese embroidery, blackwork, sashiko, cruel, bullion, French knots, needlepoint, bead work, quilts and more. Refreshments will be provided. Call 541-646-1116.

Rogue River Crafternoon: Adults can learn how to paint mandalas on rocks from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. Supplies will be provided; registration required. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-582-1714.

Ruch Crafternoon: Adults and teens can learn how to create a creative basket using reeds and other natural materials from fiber artists Gayle Erbe-Hamlin and Thalia Truesdell, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. All materials will be provided, plus some to take home and try another project. No prior experience necessary; registration required. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-899-7438.

Victorian History Tour: Hear about 19th century family life during a tour with costumed docents from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. The one-hour tour showcase women’s fashion styles from the Civil War period through the Edwardian age including garments from the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s collection. The docents will be costumed in fashions that would have been appropriate for typical Victorian activities in each room of the house, and will share information on their particular clothing style, its evolution, and the SOHS garments being showcased. Styles include fashions appropriate for social calls, travel, daytime activities, formal dinners, mourning, country outings, servants, undergarments, and more. Tours begin every 20 minutes and tour size limited to eight people at a time. Reservations are strongly encouraged; walk-ups will be accommodated based on available space; tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased at historicjacksonville.org/victorian-theme-tours. Proceeds from all tours benefit historic restoration projects. For further information and other season offerings, call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

J Brothers: Brothers Mark Johnson on vocals and keyboard and Scott Johnson on electric bass, along with Michael Whipple on drums, flute and vocals, will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Eagle Point Kids Crafternoon: Children can create a treasure map to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. This program will introduce classic factors of old map making, including a legend and compass. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-826-3313.

Author Talk: Local author, Paul Fattig, will talk about his book, “The Mouse that Soared: Life and Times of the Legendary Siskiyou Smokejumber Base,” at noon Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Applegate library, 18485 N. Applegate Road. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-846-7346.

Teen Hangout: Teens ages 13 through 19 can face off during a Nintendo Switch video game tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The top three winners will get a prize. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Rum Tum School of Music: Ukulele players from Tish McFadden’s Rum Tum School Of Music will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Moxie Cafe & Market, 691 Fair Oaks Ave., Ashland. See moxiecafemarket.com or call 541-499-2179.

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Sonido Alegre: The band — guitarist Charles Guy, violinist Linda Powers, bassist John Galloway and percussionist Nick Helibrunn — will perform original music and select covers with Spanish flavors and flamenco flair at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-899-8329.

Hollis & Hayworth: Singer and songwriter duo Dan Sherrill and Jacqui Aubert, along with Bob Haworth, formerly a member of the bands of The Brothers Four and The Kingston Trio, will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at The Rogue Grape, 515 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville. See theroguegrape.com or call 541-842-8416.

Rogue Suspects: Rock, funk and blues band The Rogue Suspects — singer Shae Celine, guitar player Dirk Price, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer David Bolen and keyboard player Don Harriss—will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Author Talk: Carolyn Birrell, author of “Walking With Fay: My Mother’s Uncharted Path into Dementia,” will talk about their book at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Iona Fyfe: Scottish Folk singer, Iona Fyfe, accompanied by Brian Lindsay and Alex Sturbaum, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Laughing Lady Farm in Ashland. Fyfe was the winner of “Scots Singer of the Year” at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018. Tickets are $25; venue location will be provided upon reservation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information, email seats@CageFreeConcerts.com or see cagefreeconcerts.com.

King Roy Wing: The six piece band from Southern Oregon will perform original folk, Bluegrass and Americana songs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $25 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. For further information see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

William Clark Green: Texas-based country roots/Americana singer-songwriter William Clark Green and his band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Rocky Tonk Saloon, 333 E Main St, Medford. Green is currently on tour in support of his new album, “Baker Hotel,” which has been received with acclaim from CMT, Wide Open Country, Bluegrass Situation, and others. The country rocker will perform material from his new album as well as fan favorites from his extensive catalog. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets and further details see therockytonksaloon.com/concerts or call 541-973-2887.

Blü Egyptian: The four-piece Chico, Calif.-based band will perform original dance grooves blending bluegrass, funk, rock, Latin, reggae and world music interwoven with improvisation at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $10; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Jacksonville Farmers Market: The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Sunday through October on the grounds of the Historic Jacksonville Courthouse, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. You’ll find local produce, fresh baked goods, naturally raised beef, local seafood, beverages, treats, prepared foods, arts, crafts and live music. Find jville.market on Facebook for updates and further information.

Banned Books Week: Stop by the Teen Department in the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., to learn about Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. Each day, from Sunday through Saturday, Sept. 18-24, the Teen Department will have a special “Banned Books Week” activity to do, such as bingo, a scavenger hunt, trivia and more. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

J Brothers: Brothers Mark Johnson on vocals and keyboard and Scott Johnson on electric bass, along with Michael Whipple on drums, flute and vocals, and special guest Kent Heyward on sax will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-899-8329.

Equamore Horse Sanctuary: Equamore Horse Sanctuary will hold an open barn and friendship drive from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Equamore Sanctuary, 4723 Highway 66, Ashland. Visit with the horses and donkeys, meet the staff and volunteers and learn about the horse rescue organization. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, donations accepted. See euqmore.org, email at equamore@charter.net or call 541-482-5550 for more information.

Rogue Valley Rose Society: The Rogue Valley Rose Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, 3625 N. River Road, Rogue River. Carole Genovesi, president of the Grants Pass Garden Club, will present “Restoration & Repair of Garden Art.” Genovesi has been rescuing, restoring and repairing “tchotchkes” for the last 10 years. The “Tip of the Month” will be presented by Master Gardener, Rosenelle Florencechild, who will speak on fertilizing roses. All are welcome. For more information, call 541-450-1029 or 541-471-7091 or find Rogue Valley Rose Society on Facebook.

Sonido Alegre: The band — guitarist Charles Guy, violinist Linda Powers, bassist John Galloway and percussionist Nick Helibrunn — will perform original music and select covers with Spanish flavors and flamenco flair at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Creators Gathering: The Phoenix Clubhouse will hold a free, all-ages creators gathering and community jam session from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the clubhouse, 310 N Main Street, Phoenix. Bring a craft, some art supplies, a game or an instrument and come share creative space with your community. The stage will be set up with drums and amps for people wanting to jam and there will also be tables and chairs for activities. Admission is free; donations in the “Jam Jar” appreciated. See phoenixclubhouse.com.

Daniel Nickels Trio: Guitarist and singer Daniel Nickels along with his band will perform indie pop and light rock at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Marshall Stack and Friends: Singer and guitarist Marshall Stack joined by others will perform American Folk tunes at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at The Rogue Grape, 515 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville. See theroguegrape.com or call 541-842-8416.

Rod Petrone: The classical guitarist will play a mix of instrumentals from Brazil, Latin America and France, along with his own arrangements of Italian compositions at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by any JCLS branch to pick up a take-and-make craft kit during select dates. Each library branch offers a unique craft for every age group, from preschoolers to adults, and all needed supplies are included in the kit. For details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar, or call the library branch in your area.

DART Mobile Services: The JCLS DART outreach vehicle, which visits a variety of locations throughout Jackson County, is a Wi-Fi hotspot and computer lab all rolled into one. Library staff, known as Mobile Services Specialists, offer use of their laptop computers, along with tech help and special programs and presentations. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. To learn more, including the most up-to-date schedule of stops, see jcls.org/DART or call 541-774-8679.

Ashland Kids Crafternoon: Children can create a treasure map to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. This program will introduce classic factors of old map making, including a legend and compass. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Author Talk: Poets Allan Peterson and Amy Miller will read selections of their poetry at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Paul Schmeling Band: The Paul Schmeling Band will perform jazz standards from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Martino’s Restaurant and Lounge, 58 E. Main St., Ashland. Email at artymorlan@gmail.com or call 541-488-4420.

Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through November, at 1554 Webster St., near Southern Oregon University, Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Historic Cemetery Tour: Take a guided tour of Medford’s oldest pioneer cemetery from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 20, at I.O.O.F Eastwood Cemetery Mausoleum Entrance, 1581 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford, near Bear Creek Park. The cemetery was founded by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) in 1890 and became city owned in 1972. The cemetery remains a unique part of Medford’s history and continues to sell burial spaces and mausoleum crypts. The tour will include information about Medford’s earliest families, local history and the valuable role pioneer cemeteries play in urban settings. For more information and to register, call 541-774-2400, email parks@cityofmedford.org, or see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar.

Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, features early learning opportunities, educational experiences, interactive play exhibits and activities for children, such as “The Makery,”and art projects of all kinds. Other exhibits at the hands-on museum include farm-to-table play area, ranger station, wildlife rescue treehouse, a replica of Bigfoot, and more. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is $12 for adults; $8 for children; memberships, scholarships and discounts available. For further details see tcmso.org or call 541-772-9922.

Medford Senior Center Bingo: The Medford Senior Center will host bingo games for adults at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday at the Medford Senior Center, 510 East Main St.; $8 for six cards for 10 games. Must be 18 or older to participate. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For further details on the games or for a full listing of activities and services available, see medfordseniorcenter.org.

Social Dance Club: Dance to music performed by keyboardist Darren Kuykendall from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Dances include swing, foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, Tango and more. You do not need a partner to participate. Admission is $6. Call or text 541-941-1973.

Medford Cribbage Tournament: Compete in a round of cribbage with the local cribbage group at 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 2640 E. Barnett Road, Medford. All ages welcome. Call 541-499-1500.

Tuesday Afternoon Knitters: Knitters, crocheters, lace needle crafters and tatters of all skill levels can gather to learn from each other, share ideas and create new pieces from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St., and from 3 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. For further information see Tuesday Afternoon Knitters on Facebook.

All-Ages Storytime: Listen to a different “Choose Your Own Adventure” story as it’s read aloud and help make choices that will determine what happens in each story at 4 p.m. every Tuesday through September, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. All ages welcome. During the month of October the fun continues with “Give Yourself Goosebumps” stories read aloud. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Tea Time Tuesday: Tweens and teens, ages 12 to 18, can join in a book discussion with tea (or a different themed beverage) and snacks provided at 4:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, Sept. 20, will be “A Thousand Pieces of You” by Claudia Gray. Books are available to check out through the library or by using the Hoopla app. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Food Preservation Presentation: Join Oregon State University’s Southern Oregon Extension Center personnel for a presentation from the Master Food Preserver Program at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Learn about different types of food preservation, what foods are great for canning and preserving, and how to preserve fresh food yourself. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Applegate Kids Crafternoon: Children can create a treasure map to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Applegate library, 18485 N. Applegate Road. This program will introduce classic factors of old map making, including a legend and compass. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-846-7346.

Foraging Presentation: Adults can learn about options for foraging in the local area at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-664-3228.

American History Presentation: Local historians Dan and Carole Nielson will give an all-ages presentation, “Virginia,” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Shady Cove library, 22477 Highway 62. The Nielsons will talk about Virginia state and its rich history, starting with its settlement in 1607, as well as Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Mt. Vernon, John Smith, and Pocahontas. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-878-2270.

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month, in Lidgate Hall at the Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the club will host Dr. Neal Thompson, who will present a program on macro-photography — with an emphasis on insects. All interested in photography are welcome. For further information see sopacameraclub.com.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum: A variety of interactive science exhibits are available at the museum, located at 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. The interactive museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Many exhibits will be modified to reduce touch surfaces — fewer hands-on activities — and increase physical distancing. Admission is $12.50, $10.50 for ages 2 through 12 and 65 and older, and free for kids under age 2, $3 for SNAP/Oregon Trail card holders. Admission is $3 the first Sunday of every month; group discounts available. To purchase tickets or for more information, see scienceworksmuseum.org or call 541-482-6767.

Kids Crafternoon: Children can create a treasure map to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St.; or at 2 p.m. at the White City library, 3143 Avenue C. This program will introduce classic factors of old map making, including a legend and compass. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-582-1714 or 541-864-8880.

Great Outdoor Book Club: Adults interested in reading books focused on nature and the great outdoors can meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the North Mountain Park Pavilion, located behind the Nature Center, 620 N Mountain Ave, Ashland. On Sept. 21, bring an example of nature-inspired poetry to share. Pre-registration required. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Yarnia: Children 8 and older can learn to knit or crochet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Supplies and instruction are provided. All levels welcome. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-826-3313.

After-School Activities: School-age children are invited to join in an after-school activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday through November the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Each week, activities will have a different theme. Activities include games, crafts, build-it challenges, STEAM projects, and more. Snacks provided. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Starry Sky Storytime: Kids ages 6 though 12 can learn about constellations during this special storytime at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. Following the storytime kids can make their own constellations with black paper, chalk, and glow-in-the-dark stars. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-855-1994.

Applegate Evening Market: Shop local directly from more than 30 area farmers, artisans, and crafters, and hear live music by regional artists from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 5, at Electric Gardens Flower Farm, 8035 Highway 238, Jacksonville. The weekly market also features a rotating line-up of food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. See applegateeveningmarket.com or call 541-761-6502.

Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge (of rock band Blender) will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $15 cover; includes dinner. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Rogue Blues Society: The Rogue Blues Society will hold a jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. A different band will host each jam; Bill Scholar will be the host band on Aug. 17. Admission is free; donations gladly accepted. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com, find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook or call 541-500-8881.

OSF Green Show: Free live entertainment is presented at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 1, on the Courtyard Stage adjacent to the Allen Elizabethan and Angus Bowmer theaters on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. See osfashland.org or call 541-482-4331.

Open Mic: The Phoenix Clubhouse will host an all-ages, all-talents open mic from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday, at the clubhouse, 310 N. Main St., Phoenix. A different host will mc/perform each week. Drums, amps, keyboards and more will be available for use. For further information see phoenixclubhouse.com.

World Ballet Series: The World Ballet series will present “Swan Lake,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. “Swan Lake” will be performed live by a international cast of 50 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most famous love story to life, set to the magical music by Tchaikovsky. The production will feature detailed, hand-painted sets as well as over 150 costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic. Tickets are $65, $75, and $85. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

Kuttl3ss: Spokane, Wash.-based independent rap/hip-hop artist Kuttl3ss will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. Admission is free. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, crafts and food carts are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 17, in Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St., corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Eagle Point Book Sale: Book sales are held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Look for new or gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds help fund library programs, activities and collections. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-826-3313.

Music in the Library: Musicians from Rogue Valley Symphony will perform on the main floor of the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Butte Falls Kids Crafternoon: Children can create a treasure map to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Butte Falls library, 626 Fir Ave. This program will introduce classic factors of old map making, including a legend and compass. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-865-3511.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.

Irish Music: Hear live traditional Irish and Celtic music by a variety of local musicians and join in dancing led by Alexis Jordan at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Admission is free. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Actual Wolf: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Actual Wolf (aka Eric Pollard), will perform a mix of Americana, rock and folk at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Trivia Night: Lighthearted games of trivia are available at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Portal Brewing, 100 E 6th St, Medford. Participation is free; prize for winning team. Call 541-326-2261.

Comedy Improv Sessions: The Rogue Valley Improvers, led by Thomas Hartmann who trained with Second City Chicago, will hold free improvisational comedy practice from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. This group is neither affiliated or endorsed by JCLS. For further information, email forinfoman44@gmail.com.