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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 Santos Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford. Look for casual, supportive conversation and interpretation. Native speakers are welcome to help. Call 541-499-6646.

Medford Garden Club: The club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford. The guest speaker will be Ann Amato, plant propagator at Cistus Nursery and Secret Garden Growers in Portland. Amato will present “ An Introduction of Flowering Houseplants: How to Grow Them Indoors and Under Lights.” Learn about the care and cultivation of both common and rare houseplants. Plants will be ranked in terms of their ease of care. Tips will be included on how to better grow the more fussy ones. See Medford Oregon Garden Club on Facebook or call 541-773-6884.

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, Oct. 21, the book to be discussed will be “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles. 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.

Empty Bowls Supper: Ashland Peace House will hold its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Wesley Hall at the First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. Choose a handmade bowl created by a local potter and enjoy soup prepared by area restaurants served by prominent members of the community. Local bakeries will donate bread and dessert. Tickets are is $25 and can be purchased at peacehouse.net or at the door. Empty Bowls raises money for local nonprofit organizations that address food insecurity in Ashland. This year proceeds will be shared among Uncle Foods Diner, Food Angels and the Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice free meals program. For more information email at info@peacehouse.net or call 541-482-9625.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

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. Friday, Oct. 21, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Starvation Heights: The adult contemporary and pop quartet Starvation Heights — Rick Edwards, Robin MacDonald, Michael MacDonald, and Jim Paulson — will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

David Cahalan: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Cahalan will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Robbie DeCosta and Tom Stamper: Singer and guitarist Robbie DeCosta and drummer Tom Stamper will perform a mix of rock, pop, and oldies at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.

Lily Jo’s Revolution: The trio, Lily Jo’s Revolution, will perform plugged in acoustic soulful originals along with select covers at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 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. Friday, Oct. 21, 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.

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.

Tobago Breeze: Led by drummer Dave Bolen, along with bassist Donnie Yance, percussionist Reed Bentley, guitarist Al Dinardi, and keyboardist Joel Clifft, Tobago Breeze, will a mix of steel drum jazz, R&B, funk, Calypso, Latin and reggae at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. $10 cover. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Band of Brothers: Vocalist Megan Baker, guitarist and vocalist Steve Hopkins, bassist John Lingafelter, and Nevin Van Manen on keys will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Stoning Giants: Portland-based indie rock band will perform rock tunes from the ‘90s up to now, along with originals at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Applegate Country Club, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate. Find Applegate Country Club on Facebook.com or call 541-846-1666.

Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, will perform their second Masterworks concert, “Avenue of the Giant,” with pianist Michael Stephen Brown, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 830 N.E. Ninth St. The program includes Michael Stephen Brown’s Concerto for Piano and Strings, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 7. Tickets are $35-$65. Tickets can be purchased at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-708-6400.

Tutunov Piano Series: The Tutunov Piano Series will present guest artist, pianist Zheyu (Crystal) Jiang, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the Music Recital Hall at Southern Oregon University, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, and simultaneously livestreamed over the Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube Channel. The concert will feature a 90-minute program focused on “the dialogue between the lyrical and the percussive” with Chopin’s 12 Preludes (the first 12 of 24), Prokofiev’s sixth sonata, Zou’s “Sketch the dance in memory,” and conclude with Schubert’s “Wanderer Fantasy.” Originally from China, Jiang came to the U. S. in 2014 as a member of the outstanding students’ group from the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music from China. She graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory, UMKC Conservatory, and is now pursuing a performance diploma at Peabody Conservatory. Tickets for the live performance are $25; $20 for seniors and livestream link, and can be purchased online at oca.sou.edu, at the OCA Box Office from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on the SOU campus, or call 541-552-6348.

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. 29, 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 through October, 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 ukulele 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.

Butte Creek Mill: The Butte Creek Mill will hold an open house in honor of its 150th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the mill, 402 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point. The event will feature live music by the Old Time Fiddlers, samples of the mill’s products and fresh waffles, tours, raffle prizes including a table made from reclaimed old Mill wood, and more. For further details see buttecreekmill.com.

Victorian History Tour: Hear about Victorian mourning customs during a tour from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. The house will be decorated as a Victorian house in mourning — clocks stopped, mirrors draped in black, mourning wreath on the door, coffin in the parlor — and costumed docents will share the fashions, funeral etiquette, social behavior and personal mementos that honored the dearly departed in the late 1800s during the hour-long tour. Tours begin every 20 minutes. Admission is $10; reservations are encouraged. For tickets and information see historicjacksonville.org/victorian-theme-tours. “Walk ups” are accommodated based on space available. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

Pet Adoption: The Jackson County Animal Shelter will hold a special reduced-fee dog adoption day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-23, at the animal shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, near Talent. During the event, the fee for all dogs and puppies is reduced to $50, plus Jackson County residents also pay $25 for a county dog license These are healthy, adoptable dogs and puppies. Every dog will be up-to-date on routine vaccinations, flea and tick preventative, dewormed, microchipped and spayed/neutered before going home. All standard adoption application, screening, and approval processes remain in effect. Adoptable pets can be viewed at fotas.org/wag. For more information, call 541-774-6654.

Ashland Japanese Garden: Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission will host the Grand Opening of the renovated Ashland Japanese Garden in Lithia Park from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The Ashland Japanese Garden is located in Lithia Park up from the Butler Memorial Bandshell on Winburn Way across from the Pickleball Courts. Opening remarks will begin at 1 p.m., followed by self-guided tours through the garden. Ashland Taiko will perform at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., and Elbow Room Taiko will perform at 4:30 p.m., on Winburn Way near the Butler-Memorial Bandshell. Also look for exhibits by Bonsai groups in Southern Oregon, and an Ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arrangement) demonstration from Makiko and Tsutae. Food Trucks will be on-site for the afternoon. Entry to the Ashland Japanese Garden is free. For further details see ashlandjapanesegarden.org, or call 541-282-3603.

Ghost Storytime: Kids ages 5 through 12 can listen to a special “pet ghost” story and then make their own pet ghosts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-855-1994.

Library Services Presentation: JCLS staff members will give a presentation, “What You Don’t Know About the Catalog Could Change Your Life,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The guided tour of the JCLS catalog will highlight how to find your next read, examine professional reviews, find library events, and more. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-826-3313.

Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead songs at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Mark Charles Hill: Guitarist and singer Mark Charles Hill will play a mix of light rock, country and pop at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Sterling Vintage Jazz: The Sterling Vintage Jazz band will perform diverse swing and jazz standards of the 20s, 30s and 40s at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Stardust Trio: Singer Victoria Lawton-Diez, guitarist Tim Church, bassist Dave Miller, and Paul Schmeling on sax, will play a mix of classics and standards from the Great American Songbook, jazz and pop at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

The 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 a special concert of Latin dance tunes, featuring hits from Santana, Miami Sound Machine, Selena, Enrique Iglesias, and others at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. Haas Kitchen Food Truck will have food for purchase. Tickets are $20. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $5 cover. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Larry Sawyer & Friends: Portland-based indie rock singer Larry Sawyer and friends will perform rock tunes from the ‘90s up to now, along with originals at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Ashland Lindy Swing Society: The Ashland Lindy Swing Society will hold a community dance Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent. A beginners lesson will be given at 7 p.m., with dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. Live music will be performed by The Bathtub Gin Serenaders. Dancers and non-dancers alike are invited to attend. Admission is $15. For further information call 541-941-6651.

‘Forever Young’: Forever Young follows one unforgettable group of friends as they discover the greatest hits of all time. Set in a music-filled suburban basement, this unbelievable heartfelt true story is guaranteed to take you back to the first time you pushed play, tuned in, and set the needle down. The single performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Featuring songs by Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Huey Lewis & The News, Styx, Queen, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi and many more, this multi-award-winning production is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dynamite choreography, and one sensational true story that is guaranteed to make you feel “forever young.” Tickets are $39, $42, $45. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

Sweet N’ Juicy: Dance the night away to the funky sounds of Sweet N’ Juicy at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Puppeteers for Fears: Local puppet group, Puppeteers for Fears, will show its hand-and-rod “Muppet” style production “The Cabaret at the End of the World,” at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. The show, a horror and science fiction comedy, will be a Vaudeville-style collection of original songs, dance numbers, and skits performed by the puppets along with the band The Elephant performing accompanying tunes. Pieces to be performed include ghosts narrating grave robbing in song, lullabies for a noisy werewolf, rap battles between web-connected smart appliances, family drama amongst aliens, the puppet comedy roast of William Shakespeare, and more. Directed by Alyssa Matthews and Katy Curti. The show is not suitable for children and includes R-rated content. Admission is $15 at the door. Email puppeteersforfears@gmail.com.

Hans Gruber and the Die Hards: Punk bluegrass and folk rock bands Hans Gruber and the Die Hards, and The John Dough Boys will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. $10 cover; must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

JessyJayne & the Lit Dice: Four-piece band JessyJayne & the Lit Dice will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $5. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

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.

Medford Railroad Park: The park, at Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue in Medford, will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of every month through October. Visitors can ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railroad layouts and the Hogwarts Express, send and receive telegrams, tour historical railroad equipment and more. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. See ci.medford.or.us.

Short Story Writing Group: JCLS invites writers in three age categories — middle school, high school, and college — to write a short adventure story starring themselves, in the writing lounge every Sunday in October, from noon to 3:45 p.m. at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., or from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Completed stories can then be entered into the library’s short story contest. Entries must be 3,000-5,000 words. Winners (one from each age group) will receive a prize and be published on the JCLS website. Visit the library’s writing lounge for a dedicated space to write, featuring calming music, brain food, and a collaborative space to work and bounce ideas and feedback off of each other. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679 or 541-774-6980.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.

Niesje: Acoustic singer-songwriter Niesje will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge (of rock band Blender) will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Film Screening: An Oregon-made film, “Elemental,” which invites us to reimagine our relationship to wildfire, will be screened at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Southgate Cinemas, 1625 Ringuette St., Grants Pass. As the Eagle Creek Fire burned in 2018, Portland filmmakers Trip Jennings, Sara Quinn, and Ralph Bloemers took to the air and the ground to help the community make sense of the fire. Their work led to a deep investigation of wildfire in a hotter, drier, more crowded world, and includes the 2020 wildfires that burned across one million acres and destroyed numerous communities. Five years in the making, “Elemental” is the product of their journey across the United States and into fire affected communities. Produced and edited in Oregon, narrated by David Oyelowo (Emmy and Golden Globe nominee), supported by National Geographic. Tickets are $5; seating begins at 3:30 p.m. Tickets and further details are available online at eventbrite.com or at www.bit.ly/3LVci9j.

JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Grateful Duo : The Grateful Duo will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Dan & Grant: Classical and flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz and jazz guitarist Dan Fellman will join forces to perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters: Critically-acclaimed solo artist Ashleigh Flynn and her all-female rock band will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Seepeoples: Anti-genre indie band Seepeoples will perform at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $5. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

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 will 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.

Short Story Writing Group: JCLS invites writers in three age categories — middle school, high school, and college — to write a short adventure story starring themselves, from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 24-28, in the writing lounge at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. Completed stories can then be entered into the library’s short story contest. Entries must be 3,000-5,000 words. Winners (one from each age group) will receive a prize and be published on the JCLS website. Visit the library’s writing lounge for a dedicated space to write, featuring calming music, brain food, and a collaborative space to work and bounce ideas and feedback off of each other. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-582-1714.

Author Talk: Leslie Ghiglieri will discuss her book “The Decision to Kill: A True Story of a Teenage Killer and the Mother Who Loved Him” at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Art Critique: The Southern Oregon Society of Artists will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Guest juror will be Sue Bennett, who will advise members on current works. Anyone who is interested may attend and, time permitting, have the opportunity to critique. A social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. See soartists.com or call 541-414-4993 or 541-625-3285.

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. See martinosashland.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 Nov. 22, at 1554 Webster St., near Southern Oregon University, Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Medicare Fair: A Medicare Advantage Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. The fair will have all the locally represented Medicare Advantage plans, as well as educational presentations on how Medicare Advantage works, veteran benefits, and more. The Medford Police department will give instructions on how to avoid scams and protect your identity. For further details see futurityretirementadvisors.com or call 541-973-2100, ex. 1.

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 tree-house, 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.

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 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. every Tuesday through November, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. During the month of October the choices you make are a little bit scarier, with a different “Give Yourself Goosebumps” book being read aloud every Tuesday. All ages welcome. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

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.

Writing Group: The Jacksonville chapter of the international non-profit writing group, “Shut Up & Write,” will hold group writing sessions at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday in October, in the Great Room at the Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main St., Jacksonville. Admission is a suggested donation of $5, scholarships available. Pre-registration required. To register or for further details see jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org or call 541-702-2585.

Medford Adult Crafternoon: Adults 18 and older can meet to learn how to personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a leaf print, using locally-gathered leaves at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

The Tannahill Weavers: The Celtic folk band The Tannahill Weavers will perform reflective ballads and foot stomping reels and jigs, transforming traditional material and bringing it into the modern world, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in 2019 the Tannahill Weavers were nominated for Folk Band of the Year in Scotland. Tickets are $25. For tickets see grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.

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.

Music, Movement, and Me: JCLS Youth Services Coordinator Brystan Strong will host a high-energy program of movement and music for young children at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. This program will engage children in play using dance, shakers, bubble machines, and more. Costumes are encouraged. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-664-3228.

Kids Halloween Crafternoon: Kids ages 3 and older can create a customized trick-or-treat bag for Halloween at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the White City library, 3143 Avenue C. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-864-8880.

S.O. Fun: School-age children are invited to join in an after-school activity such as Lego building, art projects, theatre games, and more at 2 p.m. every Wednesday through November at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd.. Snacks provided. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

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 at 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.

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.

Short Story Writing Group: JCLS invites writers in three age categories — middle school, high school, and college — to write a short adventure story starring themselves, at 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday in October in the writing lounge at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Completed stories can then be entered into the library’s short story contest. Entries must be 3,000-5,000 words. Winners (one from each age group) will receive a prize and be published on the JCLS website. Visit the library’s writing lounge for a dedicated space to write, featuring calming music, brain food, and a collaborative space to work and bounce ideas and feedback off of each other. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-664-3228 or 541-855-1994.

Central Point Adult Crafternoon: Adults 18 and older can meet to learn how to personalize a set of cloth napkins for fall with a leaf print, using locally-gathered leaves at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 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.

Gold Hill Sewing Club: Adults and teens 16 and older can join other sewing enthusiasts from 5 to 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St., to learn to sew or work on projects you have already started. All levels welcome. There will be some supplies and sewing machines available, but you may bring your own if you have them. Children ages 8-15 are welcome with an adult to supervise and assist them. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-855-1994.

The Shabby Guys: Guitarist Pete Brown, bassist Jeff Addicott, drummer Mike Fitch, and Gordon Greenley on sax will play a mix of pop, blues, R&B and contemporary hits at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Livable City Discussion Group: A presentation on the housing needs and upcoming projects in Medford and the surrounding community will be given at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Join in a discussion focusing on the built environment and topics of livability with other Medford community members. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Rogue Underground: Four-piece band Rogue Underground will perform high energy funk, soul, and rock at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $15 cover; includes dinner. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

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.

Jay Si Proof: Horn and vocal driven psychedelic band Jay Si Proof will perform along with hip-hop group Smiley T and the Tall Trees at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Thursday, Oct. 27

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, Oct. 27. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Clayton Joseph Scott: Singer-songwriter Clayton Joseph Scott will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at The Rogue Grape, 245-B N. Front St., Central Point. See theroguegrape.com or call 541-842-8416.

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.

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.

‘Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Showdown’: Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands — Abbey Road and Satisfaction, respectively — will face off at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Historic Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, Abbey Road re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that the Beatles themselves never performed live. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom heard in concert. Hailed as the most exciting Rolling Stones tribute band, Satisfaction has been receiving delighted acclaim from audiences all over the country for more than two decades. Satisfaction bring to the stage the amazing energy and unmistakable enthusiasm that is the hallmark of a live Rolling Stones performance. The bands will play alternating sets before they come together for an encore. Tickets are $33 to $53 and can be purchased online at roguetheatre.org or by calling 541-471-1316. The show is open to all ages.

Music, Movement, and Me: JCLS Youth Services Coordinator Brystan Strong will host a high-energy program of movement and music for young children at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. This program will engage children in play using dance, shakers, bubble machines, and more. Costumes are encouraged. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Frankie Hernandez Band: Singer, songwriter and guitar and horn player Frankie Hernandez and his band will play a blend of soul, funk, Latin, and reggae at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Jones: Joshua and Shelley Kristen Jones will perform covers of popular classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz standards, and originals at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Lil Sumpins: The acoustic duo will perform a mix of country, folk and more at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Dayton Mason & Bob Rawlings: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason, along with multi-instrumentalist Bob Rawlings will perform Hot Club style jazz and a few eerie Halloween tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Enter the costume contest to win a prize. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.

Rick Millward: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will perform a mix of classic and current rock, pop, folk and original music at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Anchor Valley Wine Bar, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville. See anchorvalleywine.com or call 541-702-2355.

Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead songs at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Applegate Country Club, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate. Find Applegate Country Club on Facebook.com or call 541-846-1666.

Yak Attack: Portland-based electronic trio Yak Attack will play its improvisational electronica dance grooves, funk and jazz fusion at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $20; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Blowin’ Smoke: Rockin’ country band Blowin’ Smoke — singer Beth Henderson, guitarists Curtis Cunningham and Michael Sidon, Alex Detweiler on drums and Paul Frederick on bass — will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

The Bouray: The band will play a blend funk, hip-hop, American folk and rock ’n’ roll at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Divine Miss Bovine & Ghost Bomber: Psychedelic rock and pop bands Divine Miss Bovine and Ghost Bomber will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. $10 cover; must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.