theDove Events: Coming Up
| Volunteers Needed - Food & Friends | Fri 26th April - Sat 25th May | Food & Friends of Jackson and Josephine Counties is seeking volunteers to deliver meals and smiles to home-bound seniors. Demand for meals is growing. Drivers are urgently needed in Jacksonville, Medford, Phoenix, and White City. Mileage reimbursement is offered for drivers. For more information or to volunteer, call Jan Yost at 541-734-9505 ext. 4. |
| Volunteers Needed - Rogue Valley Youth For Christ City Life | Thu 16th May - Sat 15th June | Construction has begun for the RVYFC/HWAM 'City of Life' building. Volunteers are needed in construction/cleanup. Please call Ron Harvey at 541-210-5001 if you can help. Prayer volunteers are also needed. Call Lynn Toombs at 541-261-0401 or email [email protected] if you would like to be a prayer warrior. |
| Mt. Hermon's Kidder Creek Camps | Thu 16th May - Sat 31st August | Horseback riding, rock climbing,ropes courses, wilderness backpacking, whitewater rafting, and good ol' rustic cabin camping are part of the summer at Mt. Hermon's Kidder Creek camps. Located in Scott Valley in Northern California, Kidder Camp serves youth from all over Oregon and California. See mounthermon.org/kidder-creek or call 530-476-3265 for details. |
| Domino Fun - Phoenix Branch Library | Thu 23rd May | People of all ages are invited to drop in, learn domino games, and play on Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room of the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 W. 1st St. Come play Jamaican, Mexican Train, Cuban, and French Dominoes. Don't know how to play? Learn for free! The Friends of the Phoenix Library are proud to sponsor this program. |
| Joni & Friends Fundraising Event | Thu 23rd May | Joni & Friends of Southern Oregon is having their bi-annual fundraiser on Thursday, May 23 at First Baptist Church, 649 Crater Lake Ave. in Medford. The focus of this event will be the 'Twin Rocks Family Retreat'. For more information please call Brent at 541-864-9864. |
| Food Truck Fundraiser | Sat 25th May | Spirit of Life Christian Center has a fundraising food truck/car wash at Joseph's Storehouse, 4635 Crater Lake Hwy., every Saturday from 8:30 am - 1:45 pm. They serve breakfast burritos, hot dog sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, as well as other good eats. $7.00 will get you a pancake and a car wash. All proceeds will help fund the Senior High Youth Group's mission trip to Haiti at the end of July. |
| Mushroom Cultivation Class | Sun 26th May | The Jackson County Master Gardeners are offering a "Hands On Mushroom Cultivation" workshop, Saturday, May 26, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at the OSU Extension Auditorium, 569 Hanley Rd. in Central Point. Southern Oregon mycologist, Eric Cerecedes, will give a short lecture followed by a hands-on mushroom cultivation worship during the 4 hour class. |
| Mystery Readers Book Discussion Group - Phoenix Branch Library | Tue 28th May | The Mystery Readers Book Discussion Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, in the Community Meeting Room of the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st St. Come join in the conversation about selected topics with other mystery lovers. For discussion themes, please call the Phoenix Branch Library at 541-535-7090. |
| Book Sale- Ashland Branch Library | Wed 29th May | The Ashland Public Library has a book sale on the last Wednesday of each month, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For more information, visit www.jcls.org or call the Ashland Branch Library at 541-774-6996. |
| Wild West Movies at Central Point Library | Wed 29th May | Central Point Branch Library, 116 S. Third St. is showing a movie every Wednesday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm from April 10 to May 29. Movies will be preceded by a classic cartoon or short film. Free popcorn and admission is provided by the Central Point Friends of the Library. For more information, call the Central Point Branch Library at 541-664-3228 or visit www.jcls.org. |
| High School Baccalaureate - Ashland | Thu 30th May | High School Graduates from Ashland, Phoenix and HomeSchoolers are invited to the 2013 Baccalaureate at First Baptist Church of Ashland, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., on Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm. |
| Jackson County Master Gardeners Class: Dealing with Weeds | Thu 30th May | The Jackson County Master Gardeners is offering a class on "Noxious Weeds in the Rogue Valley" at the OSU Extension Office, 569 Hanley Rd. in Central Point, on Thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Cost is $5.00. Noxious weeds contaminate land (yards, parks, cemeteries,vacant lots). Maude Powell will teach you how to identify and control these unwelcome pests. |
| Divorce Recovery Workshop | Thu 30th May - Sat 1st June | Pastor/Counselor Bill Gallagher of Trail Christian Fellowship will be leading a 3-part workshop for those who have been divorced, or are currently going through divorce or separation. Workshop dates are Thursday and Friday,May 30 & 31, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm and Saturday, June 1, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Please sign up in advance at www.trail.org and enclose $25 per person. At the door price is $30. |
| Southern Oregon Veterans Fundraising Spaghetti Jam | Fri 31st May | Southern Oregon Vet Help will be hosting a Spaghetti Jam Fundraiser on Friday, May 31 at the Imperial Event Center, 40 N. Front St. in Medford. Doors open at 6:00 pm; food and music will begin at 7:00 pm. $20 entry fee covers music and food. A 50% discount will be given to Seniors and Military Personnel. The goal is to raise $10,000. |
| Pregnancy Care Center Fundraising Banquet - Grants Pass | Fri 31st May | The Grants Pass Pregnancy Care Center is having their first ever Bloomin' Spring Banquet on Friday, May 31. This fundraising event will include a silent auction and raffles for tickets to the Britt and Shakespeare Festivals, OSU Beavers vs. Stanford Football Game, Science Works, rounds of golf and more. |
| Spring Dramatic Presentation: Bethel Church | Fri 31st May | Bethel Church Creative Arts presents a 'Spring Drama' on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 7:00 pm. Bethel Church is located at 4245 Vista Pointe Dr. in Medford. For more information, call 541-779-5771. |
| Car Show - Grants Pass | Sat 1st June | The Southern Oregon Misfits are having their 2nd Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 1, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Baskin Robbins/Wheeler Toyota/Les Schwab parking lot on Redwood Hwy. in Grants Pass. There is a $10 registration fee. Please bring canned food for the Josephine County Food Bank. For more information visit http://southernoregonmisfits.weebly.com/. |
| Raised Bed Gardening | Sat 1st June | The Jackson County Master Gardener Assoc. is offering a class on 'Huglekulture", an ancient form of raised bed gardening, on Saturday, June 1, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at the OSU Extension Service, 569 Hanley Rd. in Central Point. Bury rotting wood in the ground, mound it up with soil, compost and mulch, plant perennials and ground covers, and you have a huglekulture. |
| Christian Boy Scout Troop Weekly Meetings | Mon 3rd June | A Christian sponsored Boy Scout Troop meets every Monday, 7:00 pm at Living Waters Church, 2200 Roberts Rd. in Medford. Kids age 12-18 are welcome to join us for great indoor/outdoor fun. For more information, call Chris at 541-292-8694. |
| Monday Family Storytime - Medford Branch Children's Department | Mon 3rd June | Preschool children and their families are invited to enjoy Family Story-time on Mondays, 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, at the Medford Branch Library Children's Department, 205 S. Central Ave. For more information, please contact the Medford Library Children's Department at 541-774-8678 or visit www.jcls.org. |
| Monday Movies at Phoenix Branch Library | Mon 3rd June | The Monday Movie series continues on Mondays from 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm at the Phoenix Branch Library, 510 W. 1st St. All ages are welcome. All films are free and snacks are served, courtesy of the Friends of the Phoenix Branch Library. For more information, please contact the Phoenix Branch Library at 541-535-7090 or visit www.jcls.org. |
| Monthly Book Discussion - Central Point Library | Mon 3rd June | A book discussion group meets on the first Monday of each month, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at the Central Point Branch Library, 116 S. Third St. The theme for the March meeting will be Irish authors. Read a novel by any Irish writer and come prepared to discuss it. If you are interested in joining but have not had a chance to read a book yet, come for the fellowship and help choose next months theme. |
| Valley-Wide Christian Men's Monthly Breakfast | Tue 4th June |
All men of the Rogue Valley are invited to the monthly Valley-Wide Christian Men's Breakfast. They meet the first Saturday of every month, 7:00 a.m. at Hometown Buffet. For June, Larry Myer will be speaking on his family's "West Africa Mission" plans. |
| Stuttering Support Group - First Tuesday of the Month | Tue 4th June |
The Speech Center Plus, 1700 E. Barnett Rd. has started a Stuttering Support Group for adults and children that meets on the first Tuesday of every month. At these meetings you will meet other people who stutter, share your experiences, challenges, and successes, practice speaking skills, etc. |
| Disaster Preparedness - Ashland | Wed 5th June |
Ashland House of Prayer,188 Garfield St. in Ashland, is offering a 'Preparedness Peace" class on the first Wednesday of each month beginning September 5 at 7:00 pm. 'Preparedness Peace' is a curriculum designed to build a foundation for a 'lifestyle of disaster preparedness'. |
| Applegate Community Knitting Group Monthly Meeting | Fri 7th June | The Applegate Community Knitting Group meets on the first Friday of each month, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Applegate Branch Library, 18485 North Applegate Rd. Bring your projects, be inspired, share knitting patterns, skills, knowledge and creativity. The first meeting is Friday, March 1. This is a free program hosted by Friends of Applegate Library. |
| 2013 Baccalaureate - Medford | Fri 7th June | The 2013 Baccalaureate for North Medford, South Medford and Central High Schools will be held on Friday, June 7, 7:00 pm in the auditorium of North Medford High School. For more information, contact Jim Winans at 541-261-2809 or [email protected] |
| Old Fashion Strawberry Festival - Jacksonville | Sat 8th June | Jacksonville Presbyterian Church will be having their annual Old Fashion Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 8, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at the Presbyterian Historic Church (California & 6th Streets). River of Life Band will provide gospel music. Suggested donation for the generous strawberry shortcake is $3.00. All proceeds will go to the Historic Church Preservation Fund. |
| Ashland Macintosh Users Group | Tue 11th June | The Ashland Macintosh Users' Group (AshMUG) meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Ashland Community Hospital Conference Room, 280 Maple St. Free and open to the public the next meeting will be held on April 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more information about the group visit www.ashmug.com. |
| Medford Library Book Discussion Group | Tue 11th June | The Medford Library Book Discussion Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Adams Community Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Medford Library. For more information, please contact Suz Harrison at 541-774-6415. |
| Books@Noon - Ashland Branch Library | Tue 11th June | What are you reading? Looking for suggestions? Jump into the conversation with "Books@Noon". They meet the second Tuesday of every month, from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Come and meet with others of the local reading community as they share what they are reading, and discover your next favorite book to read. |
| Movies in the Medford Library | Wed 12th June | Come to free film showings on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. For information about the film being shown please call the Medford Branch Library at 541-774-8679 or visit www.jcls.org. |
| Strategic Communication Workshop with Dr. John Savage | Fri 14th June - Sat 15th June | Dr. John Savage will be offering a 'Strategic Communication Workshop' via SKYPE on Friday, June 14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Saturday, June 15, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1332 Mt. Pitt Ave. Cost is this workshop on Effective Listening Skills is $125. Please contact Living Waters Counseling at 541-840-1924 or [email protected] to register or for more information. |
| Third Saturday Chess Club - Medford Branch Teen Library | Sat 15th June | The Chess Club meets on the third Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Medford Branch Teen Library, 205 S. Central Ave. All ages are welcome to drop in and test their skills. All levels of players are welcome. Family board games are also available to play in the Teen Library. For more information, call the Medford Teen Library at 541-774-8685. |
| Vacation Bible School - Medford | Mon 17th June - Thu 20th June | St. Peter Church, 1020 E. Main St. in Medford is having their Vacation Bible School June 17-20, 9:00 am - 11:30 pm. The theme is 'Go Tell It On The Mountain'. This vacation bible school is for ages 4 years to 6th grade. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be done at the church from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday -Friday. |
| Monthly Gathering - Vision Impaired | Fri 21st June | Southern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Center, 228 N. Holly St. in Medford has an open social event for the Visually Impaired Person on the third Friday of every month, from 10:00 am - noon. All visually impaired people and their caregivers are welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, call Nancy Olson at 541-535-2884. |
| Pacific Bible College Annual Benefit | Fri 21st June | Pacific Bible College is holding its annual benefit on Friday, June 21. For more details call 541-776-9942 or email [email protected] |
| Celebrate Dance Performance | Sat 22nd June | The Dance Arts Center celebrates its 30th year on Saturday, June 22,7:00 pm at North Medford High Auditorium with highlights from students favorite performances. Performances will include excerpts from Swan Lake, Coppelia, La Boutique Fantasy, Sleeping Beauty,Gaite Paisianne,and the Best of Broadway. For more information call 541-772-1362. |
| Josephine County Republican Women Lunch Meeting | Thu 27th June | The Josephine County Republican Women meet on the Fourth Thursday of the month at Elmers in Grants Pass. For more information, please visit http://jocorw.org/. |
| Compassionate Friends Balloon Release | Mon 1st July | Compassionate Friends Annual Balloon Release, in memory of our children, will be held Monday, July 1, 6:30 pm at 594 Experiment Station Rd. There will be a picnic immediately following the ceremony. Hot dogs and dessert will be provided. Bring your own drink and lawn chair. |
| Third Day in Concert | Wed 17th July | Third Day will be in concert on Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 pm at Lithia Motors Amphitheater inside Jackson County Expo/Fairgrounds. The concert will also feature American Idol's Colton Dixon, Peter Furler, former Newsboys lead singer, and a band contest to allow local artists to compete to open the show. |
| Valley Wide Women's Retreat - Running Y Ranch | Sun 1st September - Tue 1st October | A Valley Wide Women's retreat will be held October 11-13 at Running Y Resort. Guest speaker will be Catherine Martin, founder of Quiet Time Ministries. Registration is $129 before June 1, $149 after. For information on the retreat, please contact Sandy Harter at 541-245-5968 or [email protected] Room reservations are made through Running Y Resort at 1-888-850-0275. |
