Mail Tribune Calendar

Old Time Country Faire and Quilt Show

2008-08-02T17:00:00Z

C’mon out to the Box R Ranch for some great country fun!
Buy, sell, and trade: Antique furniture, quilts, old farm equipment, western collectibles, photographs, wagons & buggies.
Fiddlers and blacksmith demonstrations.
Greensprings Old Timers Annual Reunion Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors space $95 for two days.
Sat., Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greensprings Old Timers Reunion

2008-08-03T07:00:00Z

The Greensprings Old Timers Reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Box R Ranch, 16799 Highway 66, Ashland. Those attending are asked to bring a potluck dish and a white elephant gift.

World of Wine Annual Golf Tournament

2008-08-03T15:30:00Z

World of Wine (WOW) Annual Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Eagle Point Golf Course which includes: Green fees, carts, driving range balls, Tee-Gifts, barbecue lunch buffet.
8:30 a.m. shotgun start
$100 per person
For more information or to reserve a spot, please call Shelley Drewien at Troon Vineyard at 541-846-9900 or sdrewien@troonvineyard.com

Cycling - A Valley Training Ride- race pace 20-plus miles

2008-08-03T15:30:00Z

A valley training ride begins at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday along the bike path at Bad Ass Coffee Co. in Medford. Race pace, 20-plus miles. Ride leader is Glenn Gann. Call 779-6986.

Cowboy Action Shooting Club

2008-08-03T16:00:00Z

Shoot ’em up Western-style with the Table Rock Rangers, the first Sunday and second Saturday of each month. The club members shoot in accord with "The Single Action Shooting Society" and wear period clothing.

Inter./Adv. Ballet Class at Rogue Valley School of Ballet

2008-08-03T16:00:00Z

Those who attend class will enjoy dancing and visiting with visiting professional ballet dancers from around the country.

Classes are held M,W,F from 9-10:30 a.m. and T,Th from 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Creekside Sunday Market

2008-08-03T16:00:00Z

Arts, crafts, fresh produce and food will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through October at the corner of Main and Park streets in Rogue River.

Lithia Park Nature Walks

2008-08-03T17:00:00Z

Every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday through September 28, rain or shine, trained volunteer naturalists from Ashland Parks and Recreation will lead an easy 1.5-hour nature walk through Lithia Park. Topics will include trees, flowers, birds, climate, water, geology, and the history of the park.

Sunday Community Art

2008-08-03T18:00:00Z

This is open to all in the community. Come in as a family and enjoy creating art together.

OSF TALKS IN THE PARK: Dan Donohue, actor

2008-08-03T19:00:00Z

Informal talks with company members Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Flamenco Guitar and Percussion

2008-08-03T19:30:00Z

Grant Ruiz and Terry Longshore, Flamenco guitar and percussion, will perform from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at RoxyAnn Winery.

Scrabble Club

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

Players of all ages are welcome to join the Ashland Scrabble Club at its new location in the Inner Child Cafe. Test you skill against other players or just watch the experts play. The club is free to the public and meets at 1 p.m. every Sunday.

Fall Baseball Sign-ups

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

Open to all surrounding areas in the valley.

"Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner"

2008-08-03T21:00:00Z

Arianna String Quartet with special guest pianist Anton Nel

2008-08-03T22:00:00Z

Tickets for Britt's 2008 season are now on sale to Britt members and will go on sale to the general public May 12. Call 773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488. Britt's box office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 216 West Main St., Medford.

Country 2-step lessons

2008-08-04T00:30:00Z

Country 2-step lessons every Sunday

Sunday Concerts in the Park: Nicole Navarro & the Rowdy Creek Band

2008-08-04T02:00:00Z

Sunday concerts in the park begin at 7 p.m. at Bear Creek Park in Medford. The schedule is:
June 22: Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, a 15-piece band, plays hits of the '40s through '60s.
June 29: Five A.M., a Northern California band plays soulful rock.
July 6: Air National Guard Band of the Northwest plays jazz and patriotic songs.
July 13: Mambo Rico plays salsa dance music. Salsa dance lessons will be offered prior to the concert.
July 20: The Ben Rice Band plays contemporary blues.
July 27: The Mixers play swing, jazz and West Coast jump blues.
Aug. 3: Nicole Navarro & the Rowdy Creek Band play country and country rock.
Aug. 10: The Rhythm Kings play swing, rhythm and blues and Memphis-style blues.

Steve Miller Band / Joe Cocker

2008-08-04T02:00:00Z

Meditation and Satsang

2008-08-04T02:15:00Z

Shanti River Institute offers meditation and satsang with Bonnie Greenwell at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 3 at Pioneer Hall. Guided meditation, silent sitting and friendly dialogue are used to open the mind into nondual spacious awareness.

OSF Greenshow: Anjani's Kathak Dance of India

2008-08-04T02:15:00Z

Anjani's Kathak Dance of India - the dance company from the choreographer of "The Clay Cart" performs.

archy and mehitabel

2008-08-04T03:00:00Z

Archy is a philosopher-poet in the body of a cockroach; Mehitabel is a free-spirited cat.
Performances at 8 p.m. Wednesday - Monday, with Sunday brunch matinees at 1 p.m.

"Othello"

2008-08-04T03:30:00Z

"The Clay Cart"

2008-08-04T03:30:00Z

World of Wine Annual Golf Tournament

2008-08-04T15:30:00Z

Medford Arts Commission Public Art Cart

2008-08-04T16:00:00Z

Days, times, locations:
Mondays: 9 to 11 a.m. Union Park; noon to 2 p.m. Fichtner-Mainwaring Park.
Tuesdays: 9 - 11 a.m. Howard Park; noon to 2 p.m. Lewis Street Park.
Wednesdays: 9 to 11 a.m. Hawthorne Park; noon to 2 p.m. Holmes Park.
Thursdays: 9 to 11 a.m. Wilson School Park; Noon to 2 p.m. Donahue-Frohnmayer Park.
Activities: Games, arts and craft projects, an inflatable jump house and athletic games. Projects include paper plate butterflies, friendship bracelets, key chains and other paper crafts, painting activities, and themed aerobic outdoor games and SPARK (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids).

Advanced Level Intensive Spanish Class

2008-08-04T16:00:00Z

The focus will be on communication and conversational skills. In interactive ways, the class will stimulate creative and critical thinking in Spanish through readings and commentaries of short stories, articles, newspapers, movies and songs.
Instructors: Silvia Kohen, native of Argentina, has taught Spanish as a private instructor and at SOU and Universidad del Valle in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Esther Herranz: Native of Spain. Has been teaching Spanish at all levels for more than 10 years in private schools and at SOU.

Inter./Adv. Ballet Class at Rogue Valley School of Ballet

2008-08-04T16:00:00Z

Those who attend class will enjoy dancing and visiting with visiting professional ballet dancers from around the country.

Classes are held M,W,F from 9-10:30 a.m. and T,Th from 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Cycling - Siskiyou Velo Club 25-mile ride

2008-08-04T16:30:00Z

A Siskiyou Velo Club 25-mile ride begins at 9:30 a.m. every Monday at Colver Park in Phoenix and cycles to Jacksonville. Brisk pace, gently rolling terrain. No ride leader.

Rich Glauber brings musical fun to Rogue Valley Libraries

2008-08-04T17:30:00Z

As part of Jackson County Library Services' "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program, Eugene musician Rich Glauber will present a series of musical programs at local libraries. Suitable for all ages, the performances are designed to encourage audience participation and incorporate lots of movement.
Here's the schedule:
Monday, Aug. 4: 10:30 a.m. Ashland Branch; 3 p.m. Shady Cove Branch
Tuesday, Aug. 5: 10:30 a.m. Butte Falls Branch, 3 p.m. Talent Branch
Wednesday, Aug. 6: 11 a.m Jacksonville Branch; 3 p.m. Gold Hill Branch.
Thursday, Aug. 7: 1:30 p.m. Ruch Branch; 5:30 p.m. Rogue River Branch

Story time at the Shady Cove Library

2008-08-04T17:30:00Z

Story time at Central Point Library

2008-08-04T18:30:00Z

Pilates Reformer Class

2008-08-04T19:00:00Z

Medford Arts Commission Public Art Cart

2008-08-04T19:00:00Z

Vacation Bible School

2008-08-04T23:00:00Z

Our theme this year is "Joshua: God's Warrior." Come out daily for Bible stories, crafts, recreation, and snacks.

Free Presentation: Making the Switch to Digital Television

2008-08-05T01:00:00Z

Representatives from local television stations will offer free presentations explaining the Feb. 17, 2009, transition from analog to digital TV on the following dates at local libraries. The presentations will cover what you can do to make the switch from analog to digital TV, as well as information on the voucher program.
Aug. 4: 6 p.m. Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave. Call 774-8689.
Aug. 7: 5:30 p.m. Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238. Call 899-7438.
Sept. 4: 4 p.m. Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St. Call 826-3313.

Family Storytime at the Medford Library

2008-08-05T01:00:00Z

The staff of the Medford Branch Library invite all families to join them for an evening storytime at 6 p.m. every Monday in the Children's Department at the Central Library.
The storytime is geared towards kids 2-6 and will feature stories, music and finger plays. Older children may enjoy the program as well.

Tot Sports Sampler

2008-08-05T01:00:00Z

The Tots Sports Sampler is designed for young children as an introduction to soccer, baseball/softball and basketball. This is a parent-child interactive camp where a parent assists the child with skills under the guidance of the camp coordinator. All three sports are sampled in an hour. Children can enjoy the spray park at Lewis Park after each session.

Discover The Magnificent You

2008-08-05T01:30:00Z

Join us for an alchemical journey of self-discovery and empowerment. We'll use the book "The Alchemical Woman, A Handbook for Everyday Soulwork" to guide our discussions. Optional swim/soak available after gathering.

Storytime at the Ashland Library

2008-08-05T01:30:00Z

The Ashland Children's Library has added a new story time at 6:30 p.m. Mondays to allow working parents to participate with their children and kids are invited to wear pajamas.
Storytimes are geared for toddlers and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes. There are also story times at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Ashland Library for the early birds.

Swing Dance for beginners!

2008-08-05T02:00:00Z

A class for beginners who want to learn swing dancing to blues and contemporary music. No partner required. Both singles and couples welcome!

Author Night at the Library: Carol Secoy and "The Bag Lady War"

2008-08-05T02:00:00Z

"The Bag Lady War" is a satire, in which the reader accepts that anything can happen. The result is a story about loveable old women in peril, spiced with irony and sweetened with humor. The author is a native Oregonian.

Chris Chandler, musician, storyteller and poet will perform

2008-08-05T02:00:00Z

Musician, storyteller and poet Chris Chandler will perform with special guest Paul Benoit at 7 p.m. Aug. 4.

World of Wine Annual Golf Tournament

2008-08-05T15:30:00Z

The Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market

2008-08-05T15:30:00Z

The market offers flowers, produce, plants, baked goods and crafts

Medford Arts Commission Public Art Cart

2008-08-05T16:00:00Z

Inter./Adv. Ballet Class at Rogue Valley School of Ballet

2008-08-05T16:00:00Z

Those who attend class will enjoy dancing and visiting with visiting professional ballet dancers from around the country.

Classes are held M,W,F from 9-10:30 a.m. and T,Th from 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Summer Movie Clubhouse presents "Are We There Yet"

2008-08-05T17:00:00Z

The Summer Movie Clubhouse will feature fun films for kids (all rated PG) at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday June 17- Aug. 20 at Tinseltown.
Here is the schedule:
June 17 and 18: "Arthur"
June 24 and 25: "Shrek the Third"
July 1 and 2: "Bee Movie"
July 8 and 9: "The Water Horse"
July 15 and 16: "Surf's Up"
July 22 and 23: "Happy Feet"
July 29 and 30: "Doogal"
Aug. 5 and 6: "Are We There Yet"
Aug. 12 and 13: "Flushed Away"
Aug. 19 and 20: "Charlotte's Web"
For more information see cinemark.com

Rich Glauber brings musical fun to Rogue Valley Libraries

2008-08-05T17:30:00Z

Story time at Talent Library

2008-08-05T17:30:00Z

Story time at White City Library

2008-08-05T17:30:00Z

Story time at Ashland Library

2008-08-05T18:30:00Z

The Library's storytimes are geared to toddler and preschoolers and last about 30 minutes.

Brown Bag For Obama

2008-08-05T19:00:00Z

Join Obama supporters to meet and discuss the campaign, organize and to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

Medford Arts Commission Public Art Cart

2008-08-05T19:00:00Z

OSF TALKS IN THE PARK: Joseph A. Porto, scenic construction supervisor

2008-08-05T19:00:00Z

Free informal talks with company members of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Big Bug Movies for Teens

2008-08-05T21:00:00Z

Teens are invited to Tuesday Movies @ Two at the Medford Branch Teen Library, 205 S. Central Ave. at 2 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 12 for movies featuring Big Bugs as part of the Metamorphosis @ Your Library summer reading program.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

2008-08-05T21:00:00Z

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

2008-08-05T21:00:00Z

Story time at the Applegate Library

2008-08-05T21:30:00Z

Teen Library Events

2008-08-05T22:00:00Z

A series of events for teenagers is planned for 3 p.m. every other Tuesday through Aug. 5 at the Ashland Branch Library.
Here's the schedule:
June 24: Painting the teen department's book cart and creating signs for the library's teen library.
July 8: A book discussion group meets.
July 22: Teens will create posters about reading.
Aug. 5: The book discussion group will meet again.
The library is also organizing a teen advisory group to plan future teen events and to create MySpace and Facebook pages for the library's teen department. Contact Esther Mortensen at the library at 774-6994 or e-mail emortensen@jcls.org

Southern Oregon Brainstormers Support Group and Social Club Meeting

2008-08-05T22:30:00Z

New support group and social club for people who have had a brain injury. Speakers and social events have been scheduled. Space is available at the hospital for family members or caregivers who provide transportations and wish to wait at the hospital.

Vacation Bible School

2008-08-05T23:00:00Z

Our theme this year is "Joshua: God's Warrior." Come out daily for Bible stories, crafts, recreation, and snacks.

Tot Sports Sampler

2008-08-06T01:00:00Z

Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons

2008-08-06T01:00:00Z

Fun and small beginning level ballroom classes taught by a professional instructor. Small class sizes for more personal attention.