theDove Events: Coming Up
| 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 530-467-3265 for details. |
| Volunteers Needed - Food & Friends | Tue 28th May - Sun 30th June | 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 - Salvation Army Day Camp | Mon 10th June - Sun 30th June | The Medford Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to help out with this year's Summer Day Camp at 304 Beatty St. in Medford. Approximately 30 low income children will attend this year's camp schedule to run June 24 through August 23. Volunteers will help camp staff with recreational activities and crafts, daily supervision of children, field trips and facility upkeep. |
| Adult Summer Reading Program | Mon 10th June - Sun 11th August | Jackson County Library Services announces its Adult Summer Reading Program with the theme "Groundbreaking Reads". Open to anyone age 18 and older, the free adult program will run from June 10 to August 11. Read or listen to four books and your name will be put in a drawing for a prize at your local branch. |
| Salvation Army Needs Fans | Mon 10th June - Sat 31st August | Because of the unseasonably warm temperatures for early June, the Salvation Army is kicking off its annual 'Fan Drive' early this year. They are requesting help from the community in providing fans to senior citizens, disabled individuals, those with illness or families with infants. Donations of used or new fans may be dropped off at their thrift store, 922 N. |
| Volunteers Needed - Rogue Valley Youth For Christ City Life | Sun 16th June - Sun 30th 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 Ronanderin@charter.net if you would like to be a prayer warrior. |
| 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. |
| Vacation Bible School - Medford | Tue 18th June - Fri 21st June | West Main Church of Christ, 1701 W. Main St. in Medford will be having Vacation Bible School Tuesday,June 18 - Friday, June 31,9:00 am - 11:45 am for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade. Friday, 11:45 - 2:00 pm will be a free lunch, program, gifts, and other carnival games and prizes. Parents are invited to the Friday activities. |
| How to Travel Light - Medford Branch Library | Wed 19th June | 'If you want to get away from it all, don't take it all with you!', says Ann McAlpin, nationally known travel author, the featured speaker at the next Guild Lecture, Wednesday, June 19, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, in the Large Community Meeting Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. Ms. McAlpin will demonstrate how to pack the perfect carry-on bag under 18 pounds for a two-week trip. |
| Wild West Movies at Central Point Library | Wed 19th June | 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. |
| Celebrating 100 Years of Art - Ashland Library | Thu 20th June | Art historian Baila Miller will discuss the now famous Spirit of the 1913 Armory Show, the first large exhibition of modern art in the United States on Thursday, June 20, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. This multimedia presentation will explore the role of art, architecture, and sculpture in the development of modern culture. |
| Domino Fun - Phoenix Branch Library | Thu 20th June | 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. |
| Free Water Safety Family Night - Medford YMCA | Fri 21st June | To prepare for summer, the YMCA is hosting a free Water Safety Family Night on Friday, June 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Learn about swim lessons and how to properly wear a life jacket. There will be lots of fun along with the learning. |
| 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. |
| Art Exhibition - Medford | Fri 21st June - Sat 22nd June | The Grand View Fine Arts Society is presenting their annual 'Art Exhibition' on June 21-22 at the Central Art Studio, 101 N. Central in downtown Medford. A reception to celebrate the opening of the Exhibition will be held on Friday evening, June 21, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Art lovers of all ages are invited to bring a friend and explore beautiful, creative and diverse works of art in oils. |
| 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 mary.n@pacificbible.com. |
| 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. |
| Dance Arts Center Celebrates 30 years | Sat 22nd June | The Dance Arts Center celebrates its 30th year on Saturday, June 22, 7:00 pm at North Medford High Auditorium. Medford Civic Ballet and students of the Dance Arts Academy will present highlights from their favorite performances. Over 100 dancers will perform. This program is a fundraiser for our family scholarship program and our public service educational Nutcracker programs. |
| Kids Culinary Creations - Central Point Library | Mon 24th June | Do you dig chocolate, cookies, raisins and cereal? Have you ever made lasagna with them? Sign up now for one of the free hands on demonstrations at 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm at the Central Point Branch Library, 116 S. Third St., on Monday, June 24. Children 5-12 with an accompanying adult will learn how to create chocolate gardens, candy pizzas and other yummy snacks. |
| Vacation Bible School - Ashland | Mon 24th June - Fri 28th June | First Baptist Church of Ashland is having their Vacation Bible School for preschool - 5th grade, June 24-28, 8:45 am - 12:15 pm. The theme is "Kingdom Rock!". Families are encouraged to pre-register at www.fbcashland.com or call the church at 541-482-3836. Bus service is available for those who need it. Please call Bob Smoot at 541-890-1561 if transportation is needed. |
| Christian Boy Scout Troop Weekly Meetings | Mon 24th 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. |
| MEGA Sports Camp | Mon 24th June - Thu 27th June | A 'MEGA Sports Camp' will be held June 24-27, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm at South Medford High School. This church-led camp uses sports to introduce elementary kids to Jesus and help them develop Godly character. Camp is open to grades 3-6 and is free, however donations are appreciated. A snack will be provided daily and each child will receive a free t-shirt. |
| Monday Family Storytime - Medford Branch Children's Department | Mon 24th 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 24th 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. |
| Vacation Bible School - Phoenix | Mon 24th June - Fri 28th June | First Baptist Church of Phoenix, 4655 S. Pacific Hwy., is having Vacation Bible School June 24-28,6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The theme is Colossal Coaster World: Facing Fear, Trusting God (2 Timothy 1:7). For more information, call 541-512-1881. |
| Brain Books Discussion Group - Ashland Library | Tue 25th June | Join the Brain Books Discussion Group as they discuss the book 'What Intelligence Tests Miss' by Keith Stanovich, on Tuesday, June 25, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, in the Guanajuato Room of the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. 'What Intelligence Test Miss' responds to the issue of why supposedly smart people so often do stupid things? |
| Traditional Drumming Workshop | Tue 25th June | Laura Rich will be sharing musical traditions from other cultures using drums from West Africa. Children will learn to play traditional drum rhythms. |
| Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic - Talent | Tue 25th June - Wed 26th June | Jackson House, a senior assisted living community located at 300 Suncrest Rd. in Talent, will host a free blood pressure clinic on the last Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. For more information about the blood pressure clinic, contact Robert Lowe at 541-512-9474 or rlowe@alcco.com. |
| Free Bond Film - Ashland Branch Library | Wed 26th June | James Bond returns to the screen in this free film showing on Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past come back to haunt her. This Bond movie is rated PG-13 and is considered by many to be one of the best Bond films made. |
| Siskiyou Sleuths Book Club - Ashland Branch Library | Wed 26th June | The Siskiyou Sleuths Book Group will discuss 'Trackers' by Deon Meyer on Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. In 'Trackers', internationally acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer expertly weaves together the main character Lemmer's story with a missing person investigation and the machinations of a top intelligence agency. |
| Book Sale- Ashland Branch Library | Wed 26th June | 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. |
| Movies in the Medford Library | Wed 26th 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. |
| Michael Robert Band in Concert - Medford | Thu 27th June | Come experience an uplifting night of music and worship with the Michael Robert Band on Thursday, June 27,7:00 pm at the Amphitheater in Bear Creek Park; bring your own lawn chair. Admission is free. |
| Youth Camp Fundraising Yard Sale - Medford | Thu 27th June | The Youth Group at Living Waters Church, 2200 Roberts Rd. in Medford, is having a Summer Camp Fundraising Yard Sale June, 27, 28, and 29. For more information, call the church at 541-772-9502. |
| 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/. |
| Christian Concert - Klamath Falls | Fri 28th June | Eddie Zmrzel, Resistance, and Esterlyn will be in concert on Friday, June 28, 7:30 pm at United Christian Fellowship, 5400 Oregon 66, Klamath Falls. Admission is $10 at the gate. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information call Don Gates at 530-397-3350. |
| Learning Windows8 - Medford Branch Library | Sat 29th June | Have you downloaded the new Windows 8? You may ask yourself 'What is the Charms Bar?' or 'Where is my Start Button?' Find out the answers to these questions and more helpful hints, during the newest Need2Know presentation "Intro to Windows 8" on Saturday, June 29, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, in the Adams Community Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave. |
| Gospel Jam - Grants Pass | Sun 30th June | Dayspring Baptist Church, 1036 NE 'A' St. in Grants Pass, is sponsoring a 5th Sunday Gospel jam on June 30, 6:30 pm. This Gospel Jam is free. For more information, call the church at 541-476-4547 or 541-415-0170. |
| 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. |
| Monthly Book Discussion - Central Point Library | Mon 1st July | 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. . 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. For more information, call the library at 541-664-3228. |
| Stuttering Support Group - First Tuesday of the Month | Tue 2nd July |
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. |
| Windows in Time - Peter Britt to Eugene Bennett | Wed 3rd July | The next topic for the Window in Time History series will be 'Peter Britt to Eugene Bennett: The Remarkable Similarities of Artists 100 Years Apart'.The lectures are held at noon on Wednesday, July 3, at the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and Wednesday, July 10, at the Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. |
| Independence Day Ball | Thu 4th July | An Independence Day Ball will be held July 4, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Evergreen Ballroom. Come for an evening of history, dancing(no experience required) and fun for the whole family. There will be a costume contest to find the best Colonial costume, historical trivia and dancing let by Dance Master Jerry Reynolds. |
| Applegate Community Knitting Group Monthly Meeting | Fri 5th July | 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. |
| Valley-Wide Christian Men's Monthly Breakfast | Sat 6th July |
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. |
| Kids for Cans - Fund Drive | Sat 6th July | Kids for Cans, a program of Southern Oregon Youth Programs (SOYP), is conducting a can redemption drive on Saturday, July 6 at the entrance of the Eagle Point Wal-Mart. A silver trailer will be near the entrance for people to drop off their recyclable cans and bottles from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. SOYP is a non-profit organization that supports local kids. |
| Good News Day Camp - Grants Pass | Mon 8th July - Fri 12th July | Children in the Grants Pass area, ages 7-12, are invited to the 36th session of Day Camp Good News, July 8-12, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at the Reinhart All Sports Park and the YMCA. Cost is $35 before July 1, $40 thereafter. Campers enjoy soccer, basketball, exciting Bible lessons, crafts,and swimming. |
| Vacation Bible School - Grants Pass | Mon 8th July - Fri 12th July | The Grants Pass Seventh-Day Adventist Church,will be hosting Vacation Bible School July 8-12,6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Grants Pass Adventist School, 2250 NW Heidi Lane. Come and check out the 'investigation station'. There will be music, arts, crafts, snacks,videos and worship for children ages 5-12. |
| Medford Women's Aglow Meeting - Medford | Tue 9th July | Medford Women's Aglow will meet on Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 pm at First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Rd. in Medford. Aline Hall, VP of Administration, will speak on 'Today is the Day'. A no cost dinner will be provided. For more information, call Elizabeth Gomberg at 1-951-220-2809. |
| Ashland Macintosh Users Group | Tue 9th July | The Ashland Macintosh Users' Group (AshMUG) meets the second Tuesday of every month in the Ashland Community Hospital Conference Room, 280 Maple St., 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more information about the group visit www.ashmug.com. |
| Medford Library Book Discussion Group | Tue 9th July | 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 9th July | 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. |
| Poetry Workshop Series | Fri 12th July - Fri 2nd August | Grown ups and kids alike can take part in a four week poetry workshop, offered by "The Green Room",at the Rogue River Press office, 8991 Rogue River Hwy., beginning Friday, July 12 at 1:00 pm and running through Friday, August 2. |
| Children's Festival at Britt Gardens - Jacksonville | Sat 13th July | The Storytelling Guild proudly presents their 47th annual Children's Festival at the Britt Gardens in Jacksonville. This magical three-day event will take place July 13-15. Children and adults can look forward to over 30 booths of hands - on arts and crafts and daily feeding of the beloved litter-eating dragons, Rosabelle and Pebbles. |
| Refiner's Fine in Concert | Sun 14th July | Refiner's Fire will be in concert on Sunday, July 14, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at St. Rita's Sacred Grotto Amphitheater,10800 Blackwell Rd. in Gold Hill. Concert is free with a snack bar available. Bring your blankets/chairs/picnics and raise your voices and hearts in song. A free will offering will be accepted. |
| Mystery Readers Book Discussion Group - Phoenix Branch Library | Mon 15th July | 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. |
| 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. |
| Free dinner and movie - Phoenix | Fri 19th July | First Baptist Church of Phoenix, 4655 S. Pacific Hwy. invites you to a free spaghetti dinner and the Christian Family film "The Ride" on Friday, July 19, 6:00 pm. For more information, call 541-512-1881 or visit www.firstbaptistchurchofphoenix.com. |
| Third Saturday Chess Club - Medford Branch Teen Library | Sat 20th July | 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. |
| Teen Fellowship day - Phoenix | Sat 20th July | First Baptist Church of Phoenix, 4655 S. Pacific Hwy. is having a 'Teen Fellowship Day' on Saturday, July 20, 1:00 pm. Included in the day will be games, food and a great devotional. For more information, call 541-512-1881. |
| Long Mountain Revival in Concert | Sun 21st July | Long Mountain Revival will be in concert on Sunday, July 21, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at St. Rita's Sacred Grotto Amphitheater, 10800 Blackwell Rd. in Gold Hill. Concert is free with a snack bar available. Bring your blankets/chairs/picnics and raise your voices in song. A free will offering will be accepted. |
| CrossRose in Concert | Sun 28th July | CrossRose will be in concert on Sunday, July 28, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at St. Rita's Sacred Grotto Amphitheater, 10800 Blackwell Rd. in Gold Hill. Concert is free with a snack bar available. Bring your blankets/chairs/picnics and raise you voices in song. A free will offering will be accepted. |
| Created to Worship in Concert | Sun 4th August | 'Created to Worship' will be in concert, Sunday, August 4, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at St. Rita's Sacred Grotto Amphitheater, 10800 Blackwell Rd. in Gold Hill. Concert is free with a snack bar available. Bring your blankets/chairs/picnics and raise your voices in song. |
| 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 dsharter@hotmail.com. Room reservations are made through Running Y Resort at 1-888-850-0275. |
