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.

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.

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, or at 2 p.m at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main 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 541-878-2270 or 541-582-1714.

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.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Jackson Creek Pizza, 700 Biddle Road, Medford. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Sonny K: Ukulele player Sonny Kanahele will play a variety of contemporary and island-style ukulele music at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

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.

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.

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.

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. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. In honor of the company’s 25th presenting season (since the renovation of the Craterian in the mid 90s), admission is free. For information see craterian.org or call 541-779-3000.

33 String Drive: Holly Hurley on the upright bass, fiddler Lily McCabe, Jeffery Jones on the mandolin , Bob Evoniuk on the Dobro, banjoist Rick Nelson, and guitarist Ray Frey will perform hard-driving bluegrass and acoustic Americana, along with original music and arrangements at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.

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.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Scout Troop Christmas Tree Pick-Up: The Ashland’s Boy Scout Troop 112 and 8112’s and the Ashland Lion’s Club Christmas Tree Recycling is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, and it is recommended that trees are curbside the night of Friday, Jan. 6. The recycled trees are chipped and used throughout parks in Ashland. For more information about the Troop 112 Annual Christmas Tree Sale or Troop 112 call 408-839-8470 or 512-695-9941, or see troop112.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.

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can help experts count birds that visit feeders at North Mountain Park at 9 a.m. the first and third Saturday beginning Jan. 7, and running through March 18, at 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Admission is free and preregistration is not required. For further information see ashlandparksandrec.org, email at parksinfo@ashland.or.us or call 541-488-5340.

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.

Oregon Oldtime Fiddler Association: The music group will hold a family-friendly public jam session and dance from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass. Acoustic musicians are welcome to sit in and play, and dancing is encouraged. The Fruitdale Grange will hold a fundraiser and will have lunch for sale. Admission is by voluntary donation. For further information call 541-779-8145 or see ootfa4.org.

Community Table: Stop by the Community Table to find out about local organizations that make our community a special place to live from noon to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of each month through February, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Ruch Book Sale: Book sales are held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, at the Book Barn, next to the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. Look for new or gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds help fund library programs, activities and collections. Masks are required and book donations are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Ruch library’s programs and collections. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-7438.

Applegate Teen Crafternoon: Teens 13 and older can create CD scratch art at noon Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Applegate library, 18485 N. Applegate Road. 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 or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-846-7346.

E.P. Kids Crafternoon: Kids 7 years and older can create a music-themed mobile that represents how areas in their life — family, friends, interests, beliefs and community — come together to create who they are at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. This activity corresponds to the library’s “Rogue Reads” program. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Tish McFaddan: Local ukulele instructor Tish McFadden will lead a family-friendly sing-along and uke jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. Songbooks available for purchase; all acoustic instruments and voices are welcome. Call 541-840-8075.

Teen Gamer Day: Teens ages 13 and older can meet to play classic and newly released board games, offbeat table-top games, video games and more from 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

The Kind: Local band The Kind will perform a blend of classic rock, pop and blues at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

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. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

33 String Drive: Holly Hurley on the upright bass, fiddler Lily McCabe, Jeffery Jones on the mandolin , Bob Evoniuk on the Dobro, banjoist Rick Nelson, and guitarist Ray Frey will perform hard-driving bluegrass and acoustic Americana, along with original music and arrangements at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Elk Witch: Hear heavy stoner rock tunes when Northern California band Elk Witch plays along with Tigers on Opium at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 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. 8

Music Movies: See a music-themed movie at 1 p.m. select Sundays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. On Jan. 8, the 2022 movie “Elvis,” will be shown. This film is rated PG-13. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Rogue Valley Old Timers Car Club: People interested in old car mechanics, restoration, safety and touring in their cars are invited to meet at 1:30 p.m. the first Sunday of every month, at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 1130 Hazel St., Central Point. Membership is open to anyone who owns a car or truck 30 years old or older. Call 541-535-7658 or 541-227-3030.

Northwest Bird Club: Owners and those interested in pet birds can meet at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month See nwbirdclub.org or find Northwest Bird Club on Facebook.

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 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Skye & Lee: Singer Michaela Skye and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on electric violin, Brent Norton on lead guitar and Cedrick Buckingham on bass will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jazz Vespers: Live jazz music will be performed at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. On Sunday, Jan. 8, the Janus Trio — Thor Polson on piano, Theresa McCoy on drums, and Dave Miller on bass — will perform. The Hallway Gallery spotlights the work of local photographer, David Leibovitz, featuring images taken after the Almeda Fire to record the effects of the fire on properties in his own neighborhood. Admission is free. Call 541-779-1711.

Monday, Jan. 9

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.

Ashland Teen Crafternoon: Teens 13 and older can create CD scratch art at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. 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 or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

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. 10

Coffee & Crosswords: Older adults are invited work on some games and puzzles and listen to music from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Coffee and breakfast treats will be provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

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.

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.

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.

Medford Teen Advisory Group: Motivated teens in grades 7 to 12 can meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and movies, help make decisions on programming and displays in the teen library, make crafts, discuss books and movies, and more at 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Snacks provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Medford Library Book Chat: Adults 18 and older can discuss selected books with others in this reading group at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., or via Zoom. On Jan. 10, the book to be discussed will be “Music is History,” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Registration is required. For further details and to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed to you when you register.

Rock Garden Society: The Siskiyou Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month September through May in Lidgate Hall behind Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. At the Jan. 10 meeting, the group will celebrate all kinds of bulbs ­— plants with food-storing swollen roots, known as geophytes. These roots may be known as bulbs, corms, tubers, pips or rhizomes. Explore the native origins of bulbs from all over the world and hear from chapter experts who grow their own native species including lilies and Pacific Coast iris. Also hear highlights from the recent NARGS Geophytes virtual workshop including: growing peonies from seed, cultivation of geophytes in a greenhouse, and some of our local native geophytes that are wildly popular on the East Coast and in Europe. Door prizes and refreshments are included. For further information, including membership applications, see siskiyousummits.org, email at italio@hotmail.com or call 541-840-0929.

Voices of the Applegate: The self-supporting community choir, under the direction of Shayne Flock, is accepting new members. A meet-and-greet and registration will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. Voices of the Applegate sings everything classical, pop and jazz, to calypso, African, spirituals and gospel, as well as musicals, Disney tunes, and everything in between. Practices are conducted at the Ruch library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, for 12 weeks, culminating in two concerts: one at the historic Jacksonville Presbyterian Church and the other at the Applegate River Lodge. No auditions required. For questions, including tuition costs (scholarships available), call 541-821-1129.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

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. 11, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. 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.

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. No program Dec. 21, 28. 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.

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.

Ashland Teen Hangout: Teens ages 13 through 19 can face off during a Nintendo Switch video game tournament from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month through February, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The top three winners will get a prize. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

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. 11, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Snacks provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Lego Day: Kids 5 years and older can build with Legos from 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Building prompts will be provided if needed. Builds will be displayed for a week to allow the community to admire. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

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.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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.

Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra: The Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra — a 18 piece big band — along with vocalist Dianne Strong-Summerhays, will play music for listening and dancing in the style of Count Basie and Duke Ellington at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Thursday, Jan. 12

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.

Intro to D & D: Teens 15 and older can learn how to play “Dungeons & Dragons,” fifth edition (D&D 5e), from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Experienced players also welcome. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Creative Writing Lounge: Visit the Rogue River library’s writing lounge to write, collaborate, and receive feedback from other writers from 3 to 4 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-582-1714.

E .P. Teen Crafternoon: Teens 13 and older can create CD scratch art at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main 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 or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Community Craft Connection: Join in a family-friendly and multi-generational welcoming event for learning the basics of embroidery together at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. All ages (recommended ages 7+) and skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. 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. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Horny Goat Gastro Pub, 234 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 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.

Southern Oregon Concert Band: The community band will present a program featuring festive Concert Band arrangements and original pieces focused around a Winter Theme with a Christmas coda at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The evening’s pieces include two different interpretations of a sleigh ride: Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and Troika from Lieutenant Kije by Prokofiev. Celebratory music also includes “Snow Day Celebration!,” highlights from “The Nutcracker,” “The Eighth Candle” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The band’s Christmas coda is a medley of well-known carols and songs that invite a sing-along. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted at the door. Email socbprez@jeffnet.org for information.

Friday, Jan. 13

Brine, Brew & Barrel Fest: The Brine, Brew & Barrel fermentation festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Jan. 13-15, at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland. The festival celebrates the multi-cultural culinary tradition of fermented products including pickles, krauts, kombucha, beer, wine, cider, mead, chocolate, cheese, coffee, sourdough, and everything in between. Visitors will enjoy an all-day vendors expositions, workshops and demonstrations, activities for the whole family, and other fermentation focused events. Festivities will kick off Friday night, at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel with BrewBash, a 3-course dinner showcasing Rogue Ales paired with a special menu crafted by Larks Home Kitchen Executive Chef, Franco Console. On Saturday, the main festival held at Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites will offer a vendor tasting event as well as hands-on workshops, demos and talks with fermentation experts including Alex Lewin and Kirsten Shockey. Fermentation festivities will conclude with a Hot Sauce and Bloody Mary brunch on Sunday. For tickets and more information, see oregonfermentationfest.com

Movement and Me: JCLS Youth Services Coordinator Brystan Strong will host a special sensory program for young children featuring songs and play with a simple ribbon wand decorated by participants at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at the Prospect library, 150 Mill Creek Drive. This program is for all children, but especially welcoming to those who find large groups intimidating and geared toward engaging children who may have a challenging time in a more traditional setting. Pre-registration required. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-560-3668.

David Cahalan: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Cahalan will perform at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Gypsy Rogue: Guitarists Dan Fellman and Dayton Mason will perform a variety of jazz and swing styles at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Albert Lee: Guitarist Albert Lee will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

David Modica: Acoustic guitarist David Modica will perform a blend of blues and jazz at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Music History Presentation: James Pagliasotti, first rock ‘n’ roll columnist for the Denver Post, where he covered music and counterculture from 1968 to 1974, will present “Growing Up When the Music Mattered,” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Applegate library, 18485 N. Applegate Road. The classic era of rock ‘n’ roll music was a time of incredible creativity in the arts and in artful ways of living. It was also a tumultuous time, when struggles over civil rights, the Vietnam War, political assassinations, and gender equity sometimes made it seem the world was coming apart. Pagliasotti, who covered counterculture and music with press credentials and a backstage pass, will discuss this era in music and how it developed its own culture. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-846-7346.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Family Art Day: Kids and families of all ages can explore and create art from noon to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Make your very own art projects to take home and explore gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt. All materials will be provided. Admission is free; registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-772-8118 or see roguegallery.org.

Build With Legos: Kids 5 years and older can build with Legos from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of every month through November, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Saturday Handweavers Guild: Those interested in weaving, spinning and other fiber arts can meet during the afternoon the second Saturday of each month September through June. For current meeting times and locations, which may change due to current COVID-19 restrictions, see saturdayhandweavers.com or email at kaffeens@gmail.com for more information. All skill levels are welcome.

Improvisational Quilting: Adults and teens 16 and older can explore a new technique of quilting at 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. “Improvisational quilting” employs freedom from measuring, matching and perfection, while using a few thought-out limits. The library will provide a basic stash of fabric to get you started. You may bring your own fabric to use, or add it to the collective bin. A few sewing machines will be set up to share. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-535-7090.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Stolen Moments: Guitarist Dan Fellman, vocalist and guitarist Conny Lindley and Walter Lindley on upright bass will play American jazz standards, Latin jazz and Gypsy jazz at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Jefferson Baroque Orchestra: The Jefferson Baroque Orchestra will perform its next Showcase Concert of Early Music in Southern Oregon, “Chamber Music of Maddalena Sirmen,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Works by Pietro Nardini and Carlo Campioni will also be performed. Abigail Wilensky, Kathleen Strahm, Melissa Orr and Michal Palzewicz will be featured artists. Tickets are $20, available at the door or in advance online. For further information and advance tickets see Jeffersonbaroque.org.

Jesse Kennemer: Guitarist Jesse Kennemer will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Actual Wolf: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Actual Wolf (aka Eric Pollard), will perform a mix of Americana, rock and folk at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, Jan. 16

Turning Point Dance Studio: The Turning Point Dance Studio will present “Dancing in a Winter Wonderland,” Monday, Jan. 16, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. A preschool preview will be offered at 10 a.m.; tickets are $15. Regular performances will be given at 2 and 6 p.m. The 6 p.m. show will feature dancers in 4th through 8th grade, Teen Adult Program and select pieces performed by Turning Point’s company members. Regular tickets are $20. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

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. 18

II Briccone Duetto: The II Briccone Duetto will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 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.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Cozy Crafternoon: Learn and create a new kind of craft at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. On Jan. 19, make a knit bracelet. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Angelic Noise: Easy listening/pop band Angelic Noise will perform acoustic originals as well as covers at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Campfire Show: James Manning will host “The Campfire Show,” featuring acoustic country music and stand up comedy at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Honeypot: The Southern Oregon acoustic duo — Cassandra Jade and John Dickerson — will perform at 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Friday, Jan. 20

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, Jan. 20, the book to be discussed will be “84, Charing Cross Road” by Helen Hanff. Books are available for pickup one month before the meeting date. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Medford Garden Club: The club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford. The guest speaker will be Jeanine Moy, Vesper Meadow founder and Program Director, who will present “Reconnecting People, Place, and Native Plants.” A local movement for native habitat restoration has started in Southwest Oregon, led by a new wave of conservation organizations, forward-thinking landowners, and Tribal partnerships. Now, after 200 years of land management issues, this work is critical to address the widespread impacts of climate changes on our shared landscape, natural resources, and water supply. Moy will talk on community-based strategies, beaver-based solutions, and native food plants at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve. She will introduce particular plants and weave their stories with the ongoing projects at Vesper Meadow: through the Southwest Oregon Indigenous Gardens Network, local endangered species habitat restoration and monitoring, and examples of local edible and medicinal native plants that anyone can grow in their yard. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. See Medford Oregon Garden Club on Facebook or call 541-773-6884.

Paul Turnipseed: Guitarist Paul Turnipseed will perform a mix of New Orleans and Latin rhythms, along with jazz and blues standards at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Steve Shine Jazz Trio: The trio — Steve Shine, Tom Stamper and Vernocia D’Leon — will play a mix of jazz, R & B, blues and current music at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

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, Jan. 20, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Saturday, Jan. 21

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.

Low-cost pet vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and licensed at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, on Saturday, Jan. 21. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is only open to dogs and puppies. All cat timeslots for November have been filled. Vaccinations available for dogs are rabies and distemper/parvo booster. No nail trimming done. Pet owners must call the shelter to schedule or reserve a spot online at fotas.org/vaccinations by Friday, Jan. 20. Dog licensing is required at this low cost clinic. All dogs six months of age and older are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. Distemper/parvo vaccinations are $15 each; rabies vaccinations are $10 each. License fees vary based on the dog’s neuter/spay status and length of licensing selected, and discounts are available for veterans and seniors 62 and older. This is a cash-only clinic, with the exception of license fees, and all pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. These low cost vaccination clinics are held the third Saturday of every month. Call 541-774-6654.

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. Refreshments are provided and a program that teaches various needle art techniques will follow a general meeting. Call 541-646-1116.

A Band of Brothers: Vocalist Megan Baker, guitarist and vocalist Steve Hopkins, bassist John Lingafelter, and Nevin Van Manen on keys will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Monday, Jan. 23

Romance Reader’s Book Club: Adults interested in reading romance novels can meet at 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month except in January, which has been rescheduled to Jan. 23, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On Monday, Jan. 23, the novel to be discussed will be “Grace Under Fire,” by Julie Garwood. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

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 (except January, which will be held on Jan. 24) at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, Jan. 24, will be “Lightlark” by Alex Aster. Books are available to check out through the library or by using the Hoopla app. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

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. 25, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Snacks provided. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

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.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Thursday, Jan. 26

AJ Lee & Blue Summit: Bluegrass band AJ Lee & Blue Summit will perform along with special guest Slocan Ramblers at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at The Story, 318 B St., Ashland. Tickets are $25 and are available online at eventbrite.com. For further information see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Friday, Jan. 27

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Steve Keim: Guitarist Steve Keim will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Barrel-Aged Troubadours: The acoustic duo featuring Stephen Michael Moore on guitar and Michael Schwartz harmonica, will perform acoustic original songs and classic covers at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Dover Quartet: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Dover Quartet in two concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. Friday’s concert will feature Alfred Schnittke’s String Quartet no. 3; William Grant Still’s Lyric Quartette (Musical Portraits of Three Friends); and Felix Mendelssohn’s Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44 no. 3. Saturday’s concert includes Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76 no. 3 “Emperor;” Amy Beach’s String Quartet, Op. 89; and Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet no. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 51 “Slavonic.” Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the Grammy nominated Dover Quartet has followed a “practically meteoric” trajectory to become one of the most in-demand chamber ensembles in the world. The group’s awards include a stunning sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and prizes at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition. Tickets are $36-$45, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Tickets and further details are available online at chambermusicconcerts.org or by calling 541-552-6154.

Saturday, Jan. 28

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.

Jodie Jean Marston-Arellano & Friends: Guitarist and singer Jodie Jean Marston-Arellano, along with special guests will perform Americana, Gospel, folk and bluegrass tunes at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Tabletop Gamer Day: Teens and adults can meet to play classic and newly released board games, as well as brand-new offbeat table-top games, from 1 to 3 p.m. the last Sunday of each month, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Monday, Jan. 30

Grown-Up Game Day: Adults can meet to play chess, cribbage, Scrabble and other games from 1 to 4 p.m. the last Monday of every month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.