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Friday, Dec. 30

Ice Skating: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, located at 95 Winburn Way, across from the Lithia Park playground in Ashland, is open for skating through February 2023. Admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3. Concessions will be closed. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

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.

Winter Soundwalk: Rogue World Music will present their second annual Winter Soundwalk featuring music from cultures around the world relating to the winter season as it guides listeners through the festive downtown Ashland cityscape along a set path of visual installations through Friday, Jan 6. This SoundWalk lasts approximately 40 minutes and is no more than 0.5 miles long. For further details, including the link to stream the music and a map of the soundwalk, see rogueworldmusic.org/soundwalk.

Teen Library Lock-In: Teens and preteens, ages 11 to 16, can join library staff after the library closes to sing karaoke, play games, make crafts, and more, from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. For further details or to register, For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at 4 Daughters Irish Pub, 126 W. Main St., Medford. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Stardust Trio: Guitarist Tim Church, bassist Dave Miller and Paul Schmeling on saxophone will play a mix of jazz, rock and pop at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Trevor Hanks: Guitarist Trevor Hanks will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Tye Austin: Classical guitarist and composer Tye Austin will perform traditional Mexican and Spanish music from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday through Sunday, through Dec., at Miguel’s Family Mexican Restaurant, 21679 Highway 62, Shady Cove. Call 541-878-9435.

Stardust Trio: The Stardust Trio with Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Tim Church on guitar, Dave Miller on bass and special guest Paul Schmeling on sax, will perform jazz standards and pop music at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 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 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $5 cover. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

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.

Dangerous Lee: Bands Dangerous Lee and The John Dough Boys will play a mix of bluegrass and folk rock at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. For tickets and further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Saturday, Dec. 31

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 Commercial Building at Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. On Saturday, See growersmarket.org.

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.

Teen Movie Matinée: Teens can watch a movie followed by casual chat about the film from 1 to 3 p.m. the last Saturday of every month, in the Teen Department of the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Popcorn will be provided. All films rated G to PG-13. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Moonbow: Moonbow will perform a blend of folk, jam and rock at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. For tickets and further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Sunday, Jan. 1

Happy New Year!

*Editor’s note: All JCLS branches will be closed Sunday and Monday, Jan. 1-2 for the New Year holiday. For further information see jcls.org or call 541-774-8679.

Nathaniel Johnson: Guitarist and singer Nathaniel Johnson will perform folk tunes at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Monday, Jan. 2

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.

Tuesday, Jan. 3

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.libcal.com 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.

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. Exhibits at the hands-on museum include farm-to-table play area, ranger station, wildlife rescue tree-house, a replica of Bigfoot, “The Makery,”art projects 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.

Books at Noon: This readers’ group discusses various books and offer suggestions for new reads at noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

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.

Eagle Point Friends Book Club: Discuss suggested books with this reader’s group from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, Jan. 3, will be “The Dearly Beloved” by Cara Wall. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Central Theme Book Talk Group: This readers’ group discusses various books everyone is currently reading and offer suggestions for new reads at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

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.

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.

‘Big Ideas’ Discussion Group: Diane de Ryss, Board Member of Options for Helping Residents of Ashland (OHRA) and Representative Pam Marsh, Oregon House of Representatives, District 5, will discuss new strategies to address homelessness in our community from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Located in the former Super 8 Motel in Ashland, OHRA is a resource center and low-barrier emergency shelter with 52 rooms for up to 72 adult guests. De Ryss will discuss who OHRA serves, emphasizing what makes the organization’s approach effective, specifically resource navigation, on-site support services, walk-in resource center, and a focus on keeping people housed, as well as data on outcomes achieved since opening the OHRA Resource Center. Rep. Marsh will focus the State’s role in addressing homelessness and on Oregon’s groundbreaking Project Turnkey. She played a key role in securing a $4.2 million grant from the state that OHRA used to purchase the Super 8 Motel and transform it into the OHRA Center. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Queer Coffee House: The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies can meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The group gathers to watch movies, play games, build community, and share favorite books, movies, podcasts, and more. All ages welcome. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club, active since 1961, 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. All interested in photography or video production are welcome. For further information see sopacameraclub.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 4

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. The museum will be closed Christmas Day, Dec. 25. To purchase tickets or for more information, see scienceworksmuseum.org or call 541-482-6767.

‘Windows in Time’ local history lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” lecture series, Jan Wright, Southern Oregon Historical Society Archivist, will present “Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley” at noon Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and via Zoom. Jackson County has had its share of incorrigible girls. Wright will explore case studies of girls from the 1880s to the 1920s who just wanted to have fun and break away from social restrictions. Learn more about the contributing factors of the girls’ delinquency and society’s response and attempted reforms to their behavior. Registration is required for attending both in-person and online. To register and for further details see jcls.libcal.com or for more info call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed to you when you register. This program will also be screened live at additional library locations; search “Watch With Us” at jcls.org to find a screening near you. The program will be recorded for later viewing on JCLS’ YouTube channel, youtube.com/c/JCLSBeyond.

Cool Kids Read: This weekly reading program for kids 7 to 11 years old will meet at 2 p.m. every Wednesday at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Each week, kids will listen to a chapter of a book followed by a craft activity and discussion. Snacks will be provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

After-School Activities: School-age children are invited to join in an after-school activity from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday 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.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Yarnia: Children 8 and older, as well as adults, 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.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

S.O. Fun: Kids ages 9 to 12 are invited to join in an after-school activity such as Lego building, art projects, theatre games, and more at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Snacks provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Paws to Read: Young readers are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.

Gold Hill Teen Hangout: Teens can meet to play board games, watch movies, discuss books, get homework help and more at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Banned Book Club: Adults 18 and older can meet to read and discuss banned books with the “I’m With the Banned,” book club at 4:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Talk will focus on what caused selected books to be banned, what being banned means, how this impacts us as a society, and if we agree or disagree. On Jan. 4, the book to be discussed will be the Young Adult novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl ” by Jesse Andrews. Registration is required. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Central Point Teen Crafternoon: Teens 13 and older can create CD scratch art at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Paint an old CD, then scratch in an intricate design when the paint is dry to reveal a dazzling holographic look. All supplies provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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. Admission is free; donations gladly accepted. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com, find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook or call 541-500-8881.

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.

Thursday, Jan. 5

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.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

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.

Stamp Club: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford. On Jan. 5, the club will hold its first 2023 monthly program meeting. All all ages welcome. For further information call 541-770-1689.

Gabriel Rutledge: Stand-up comedian Gabriel Rutledge will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at The Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Winner of both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Rutledge has made numerous television appearances including Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” Nickelodeon’s “Nickmom Night Out,” “Laughs” on FOX, and more. Tickets are $15, $25 for couples, $45 for groups of four. Must be 21 or older to attend. See Talentclublive.com or call 541-535-2721.

Friday, Jan. 6

Winter Soundwalk: Rogue World Music will present their second annual Winter Soundwalk featuring music from cultures around the world relating to the winter season as it guides listeners through the festive downtown Ashland cityscape along a set path of visual installations through Friday, Jan 6. This SoundWalk lasts approximately 40 minutes and is no more than 0.5 miles long. For further details, including the link to stream the music and a map of the soundwalk, see rogueworldmusic.org/soundwalk.

Shady Cove Teen Crafternoon: Teens 13 and older can create CD scratch art at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Shady Cove library, 22477 Highway 62. Paint an old CD, then scratch in an intricate design when the paint is dry to reveal a dazzling holographic look. All supplies provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-878-2270.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Duke Street: Rhythm and soul band Duke Street — Scott Rogers on guitar, Kent Clinkinbeard on drums, John Hauschild on slide guitar and vocals, Gordon Greenley on saxophones and Joe Cohoon on bass and Michael Vannice on keys—will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

TC & The Reactions: Power R&B band TC and The Reactions — Thom Cammarota on bass and vocals, Matt Spencer on guitar, Adam Schrubbe on keyboards, Tom Reilly on sax, and Jon Glaser on drums — will perform Motown, Soul, blues and rock classics along with original compositions at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

‘Songs for a New World’: Craterian’s Next Stage Theater Company will present “Songs for a New World.” This exuberantly tuneful, compellingly dramatic song cycle has been a perennial crowd-pleaser since its off-Broadway debut in the mid-90s. Sporting a rousing mix of musical styles—pop, gospel, jazz—Jason Robert Brown’s score highlights the timeless theme of “The Moment of Truth,” and features such gems as “The River Won’t Flow,” “The Stars and the Moon,” and “Hear My Song.” Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 6-14, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets are $28, $10 for ages 22 and younger. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

Smokey The Groove: The six-piece dance band Smokey The Groove will perform light-hearted psychedelic rock with a side of jazz at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. For tickets and further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.