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Southern Oregon Christian Camp
July 25th to 31st - Ashland
Southern Oregon Christian Camp takes place at Box R Ranch on Green Springs Road, Highway 66 in Ashland, from Sunday July 25th through Saturday July 31st. Campers ages are to have completed third grade through Seniors graduated 2010. Theme is “No Stone Left Unturned”, Psalm 139. Cost $170.00 per camper. Scholarships for campers are available for those children that need assistance. For more information or applications Call Brian Pannell, Camp Director, 541-772-9640.
On The Veranda
July 30th - Medford
The Children’s Advocacy Center and The Studio at Living Opportunities present “On The Veranda”, a celebration of “Where the Wild Bird Sings” - a collection of art and writing by young people from the mentoring program of the Advocacy Center and by artists of Living Opportunities.
The events will take place on Friday July 30th from 6.30 to 8.30pm at Veranda Park, 1641 Veranda Park Drive in Medford. For more information call 541-282-5474 X111 or visit www.cacjc.org
Water For Africa Live Art Auction
July 31st - Grants Pass
Heart 2 Heart Hand N Hand International is holding a Live Art Auction on Saturday July 31st from 12pm to 3pm at the Evergreen Bear Motel, 2110 NE Spalding Avenue in Grants Pass. This Organization is seeking to raise $5500 for drilling clean water in villages in Uganda.
For more information call 541-479-4626
A Day on the Green with Jesus
July 31st - Eagle Point
Southern Oregon Celebrate Recovery are sponsoring “A Day On The Green with Jesus” on Saturday July 31st from 11am to 7pm at Trail Christian Fellowship, 18881 Hwy 62 in Eagle Point, just past the mile marker 17 on Hwy 62.
The event is free and includes family fun, kids activities (including a jump house), lunch - with a suggested donation of $5, and a variety of music from performers such as Tony Pallotta, Lexie Deats, Nail and comedian Doug Gould.
For more information call 541-621-5768.
Benefit Yard Sales for Wilderness Trails
July 31st & August 1st - Medford
There will be 2 block fund raising yard Sales to benefit Wilderness Trails, held on Saturday/Sunday July 31st & August 1st. The sales will take place in the 2500 block of West Main Street in Medford (between Albertson’s and BiMart).
For more information call 541-899-1671
Health Lecture
August 1st - Central Point
Dr Said will give another in a continuing series of health lectures - Our Health Under Stress Part 3 on Sunday August 1st from 1-4pm at Central Point Seventh-day Adventist Church, 625 N. 10th Street.
This series of lectures is about our relationship to our own bodies. There will be a vegan Healthy Living Luncheon for a $5 donation. For more details call Iris on 541-890-5969 or visit www.healthylivingministries.webs.com
Faith Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
August 2nd - 6th ~ Medford
Faith Lutheran Church are holding their Vacation Bible School called “Circle J Ranch” from Monday August 2nd to Friday August 6th at the church, which is situated at 1773 S. Columbus Avenue, across from the new South Medford High School.
Sessions will run from 9am to 11.30am, and are open to children ages 4-12 for crafts, songs, stories, snacks and the opportunity to make new friends. There is no cost, and you can register when you arrive. For more information, contact Pastor Tom Westendorf at 541-776-3828.
NBC Basketball Camp
August 2nd to 6th - Rogue River
Youth basketball players ages 7 to 14 are invited to NBC Basketball Camp in Rogue River, from Monday August 2nd to Friday August 6th. The camp will run from 9 am to 4 pm each day and be held at Rogue River Middle School.
Top coaches from around the area will teach basketball fundamentals during the five-day skill development camp. NBC’s famous Intensity Stations will also be part of the camp. NBC is the largest basketball camp in the world and has both day and overnight camps around the United States as well as Canada, England and Italy. Over 200,000 athletes have received NBC training over the past 40 years.
For more information about NBC Rogue River, contact Dave Ehrhardt at 541-621-6361 or to register visit NBC camps at www.nbccamps.com.
Medford Missionary Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
August 2nd to 6th - Medford
Medford Missionary Baptist Church, located at 3900 South Stage Road at Arnold Lane, is holding a Vacation Bible School from Monday August 2nd to Friday August 6th. The VBS is for ages 4 through 12. but older children or adults in the family are welcome to participate also.
The theme is “Growing in God’s Garden by Sowing Seeds of Truth”, and sessions will run from 9am to 12 noon. For more information call Pastor Thomas at 541-776-3474.
Semper Fi Vacation Bible School
August 2nd to 6th - Medford
The Semper Fi (Always Faithful) Vacation Bible School is an activity filled boot camp for ages 4 years through 6th grade to learn how to be “always faithful” to God. There will be skits, music, Bible study, crafts, snacks, games, prizes and a local missions project.
It takes place from Monday August 2nd through Friday August 6th from 9am to 11.30am at Foothills Baptist Church, 2722 Springbrook Road in Medford. For more information call 541-772-8265.
Rogue Valley Women’s Connection Mother-Daughter Luncheon
August 4th - Medford
The Rogue Valley Women’s Connection hold their Mother-Daughter Luncheon on Wednesday August 4th from 11.30am to 1.30pm in the Ministry Center of Medford First Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E McAndrews. Guest speakers will be Anna Tracy & Hayley Lester of Prineville, on ‘It’s Never Too late to Change’. There will also be Travel Tips by Karen Byrd and music from Val Harrington and daughter Aubrey Fox.
Cost for the luncheon is $15. There is no nursery available. For more information call Myra on 541-245-1652 or Millie on 541-855-7695.
Eulenspiegel Puppets
August 4th & 6th - Various Locations
As part of its Summer Reading Program, Jackson County Library Services is proud to host three performances by the internationally-known Eulenspiegel Puppeteers. The touring troupe will be presenting Little Red Riding Hood using Bohemian rod marionettes and handmade pop-up scenery. The performance schedule is:
Wednesday, August 4th
1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Gold Hill Branch Library, 202 Dardanelles Street
Friday, August 6th
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rogue River Branch Library, 412 East Main Street.
Founded in 1974, the Eulenspiegel Puppeteers have experimented with almost every type of puppet imaginable and have collaborated with musicians, playwrights, directors, designers, and other theater companies. Eulenspiegel is known for witty scripts, original and expressive puppet designs, soft-sculpted and hand-dyed scenery, evocative music, and strong graphics.
For more information, please call Marian Barker, Youth Services Manager for Jackson County Library Services, at 541-774-6423.
Medford Senior High School Class of 1980 Reunion
August 6th & 7th - Various Locations
The 30 Year Reunion of the Medford Senior High School Class of 1980 takes place over the weekend of Friday August 6th and Saturday August 7th. Various activities are planned, including a Hellgate Excursions Jetboat Trip and Golf at Stewart Meadows on Friday August 6th, and then on Saturday 7th a tour of the school, a no host picnic at Lone Pine Park, and dinner at the Rogue Valley Country Club.
For more information on all events and details on how to get involved, visit www.mshs1980.com and click on “30 Year Reunion”.
“God Is In The House” Campmeeting
August 8th to 11th - Central Point
Calvary Temple Worship Center, 513 E. Pine Street in Central Point is holding a “God Is In The House” Campmeeting from Sunday August 8th to Wednesday August 11th. The meetings will be at 10.30am and 6pm on Sunday 8th and at 7pm from Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th.
There will be 4 men ministering through the event, each of whom are currently, or have pastored, and between them they have over 100 years experience in the ministry.
For more information contact the church office at 541-664-3226.
Music For Mercy Concert
August 13th - Medford
There will be a Music For Mercy Benefit Concert at Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 S. Oakdale Avenue in Medford at 6pm on Friday August 13th.
The concert is to raise funds for the people of Pokot in Kenya so they can get patients from their very remote mission station to medical treatment, in cases of emergency such as malaria, which is very common in that area. For more information call 541-531-6445.
Movies at the Pointe: “To Save A Life”
August 13th - Medford
Movies at the Pointe presents “To Save a Life” a movie which deals with some of the most relevant issues of our day: divorce, suicide, cutting, teen pregnancy, drinking, etc.
Although the movie’s themes are directed toward teens, it truly crosses generations. Because of the MPAA rating PG-13, it is recommended that viewers be 13 or older. A kid friendly movie will be shown for K-6th graders; no infant care provided.
The presentation takes place at Bethel Church at Vista Pointe, 4245 Vista Pointe Road in Medford, on Friday August 13th at dusk. Admission is free while concessions will be available for purchase. It is recommended to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
For more information call 541-779-5771.
Allen Creek Family Fun Faire
August 15th - Grants Pass
The Pursuit Nazarene, 922 W. Harbeck Road in Grants Pass is hosting the Allen Creek Family Fun Faire on Sunday August 15th from 9am to 2pm. God’s Country Band will be playing LIVE on The Pursuit lawn. There will be clowns, face-painting, a jumphouse and games for the kids.
There will also be a Putt-Putt Golf Challenge, Dunk Tank ( dunk your favorite Pastor!) and more games for the big kids (or kid at heart!) Food and beverages will be on offer too.
For more information call 541-659-2118
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society Instruction
August 21st - Phoenix
The Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, Inc. announces instructions to be given Saturday, August 21st from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm on “Basic Genealogy Record Keeping using Paper and Computers.” Instructors will be Colleen Eccleston and Andrea Patterson. This information will be presented at the Jackson County Genealogy Library, 95 Houston Road in Phoenix. The cost is $10.00 for RVGS members and $20.00 for non-members.
Included will be Strategy, form completion, filing systems including computer files and template forms; making logs and timelines; Census Record saving and selecting genealogy and other software. For more information call Carolyn at 541-535-3624.
Evans Valley Bible Church Vacation Bible School
August 23rd to 26th - Rogue River
Evans Valley Bible Church in Rogue River is having its Vacation Bible school from Monday August 23rd to Thursday August 26th. The theme is “Operation Space: A Close Encounter with God’s Word” , and is open to children ages 6 to 12.
The church is located at 7924 Evans Creek Road in Rogue River, and sessions run from 9.30am to 12 noon. For more information, call 541-582-3698.
Local Bible Bee
August 28th - Grants Pass
Grants Pass will join other Local Bible Bees across the United States on Saturday, August 28th from 9am to 4pm at Parkway Christian Center, 229 NE Beacon Drive in Grants Pass. Children ages 7-18 will memorize a variety of Bible verses selected for this occasion.
Memory kits are mailed out as soon as registrations are received. Go to biblebee.org for more information and to register. Closing date for signing up is Wednesday June 30th.
A Call to Prayer
August 28th - Medford
“A Call to Prayer” is a day set aside to unify all Christians for the purpose of Worship and Prayer, and to lift up families, communities, service men and our nation to God.
The event will be held at the Medford Armory on August 28, 2010 from 1pm til 10pm. Churches and Para-church ministries from all over the Rogue Valley will be participating and taking part in the leadership and execution of this event.
Several worship teams will be involved including a worship dance team, many pastors from various denominations will be contributing and many businesses from the community have stepped up in support. Food will also be available for purchase at the event site.
For information please visit www.acall2prayer.com
Slugs, Bugs and Lullabies
August 29th - Eagle Point
“Slugs, Bugs and Lullabies” is a family program featuring Christian illusionist and comedian Travis Snyder, and singer/songwriter Randall Goodgame. Randall has written songs for Veggie Tales and will perform Slugs, Bugs and Lullabies.
The event will be on Sunday August 29th at 6.30 pm (doors open at 6pm) at Trail Christian Fellowship (18881 Hwy 62 in Eagle Point).
You can visit www.slugsandbugs.com for a preview. There will be no charge but a love offering will be taken. There will be no child care available. For more information call Debbie Conley at 541-878-3501.
Summer Blowout Goldies & Gospel Show
September 5th - Grants Pass
The Summer Blowout Goldies & Gospel Show will take place on Sunday September 5th from 5pm to 8.30pm at the Rogue Community College Concert Bowl, 3345 Redwood Highway in Grants Pass.
This live concert will feature Joanne Cash, Daryl Weyman as Johnny Cash, Ben Klein as Elvis, and more.
For more information call 541-832-2491
Open Hands Open Hearts Golf Tournament
September 11th - Medford
Open Hands Open Hearts - a non-profit charitable organization supporting the work of Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea - is holding its 8th annual Golf Tournament on Saturday September 11th at the Centennial Golf Club.
Registration starts at 7.30am, tee-off will be at 8.30am and the award luncheon will be at 2pm. For more information call Norrene at 541-734-3650 or Karin at 541-789-7021
Beth Moore Simulcast
September 18th - Medford
Table Rock Fellowship at 3610 N. Pacific Hwy in Medford will be hosting Beth Moore’s 2010 Living Proof Live Simulcast on September 18th from 8am to 4pm. Tickets are $25 and available at Evangel Bookstores. Please call 541-245-2612 or go to tablerockfellowship.org for more information.
ADOS/ Drift Evolution Patriot Games
September 18th - Central Point
ADOS (Assisting Deployed Oregon Soldiers) and Drift Evolution are teaming up for Patriot Games at the Josephine County Fairgrounds on Saturday September 18th.
The events starts at 9am with trophies at 2pm. The Drift Race ends at 5pm. This is a benefit for our deployed soldiers and their families. Among other attractions, the National Guard will have their rock climbing wall present.
For car show information contact SSG Daniel Ash on 541-441-8211 or Jan Slusser on 541-660-2364. Drift racers may contact Cory at Hewitt’s Motorsports on 541-245-6280. Applications can also be picked up at Grants Pass Pharmacy.
Genealogy Seminar
October 16th - Medford
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, Inc. announces a Genealogy Seminar on Saturday, October 16th, at 9:00 am Four classes will be taught by Karen Clifford, an accredited Genealogist Professional (AG), and a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association (FUGA). who has authored 7 college textbooks on genealogy and credentialing in genealogy, and numerous family histories.
This seminar will be held at Jackson County Public Library Medford Branch - 205 South Central Avenue. For more information visit http://www.rvgsociety.org/News.html
Sacred Heart Catholic School Christmas Bazaar
November 19th & 20th - Medford
The Rogue Valley’s longest running Christmas Bazaar takes place Friday November 19th from 6-9pm and Saturday 20th November from 10am to 4pm at Sacred Heart Catholic School Gym, on the corner of 12th & Holly in Medford.
Over 60 arts & craft vendors, plus many of your favorite at home party companies will be represented! Beautiful Christmas decor; hand knit/crochet scarves, hats, baby items; unique handmade jewelry; fun and funky birdhouses, plus Pampered Chef, Tomboy Tools, Scentsy Candles, Party-Lite candles, Mary Kay and more!
There will be a chance to purchase gift cards, too, and support the school’s Scrip Program.
Vendor spaces may still be available. Anyone interested can visit the school website http://www.shcs.org/christmasbazaar.htm to register online!
Empty Food Pantry
ONGOING - MEDFORD
The Jerusalem Center Church is in need of help to build up their food pantry. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated, and we would be happy to pick up if needed. Please call Denise Franklin, Food Director for Jerusalem Center Church at 541-941-9570 or 541-789-6184.
New White City Food Pantry
ONGOING - WHITE CITY
The Salvation Army/Medford Citadel and the ACCESS Food Share Pantry Network have partnered to open a second White City food pantry in order to meet the growing hunger needs within this community. The pantry is located at the Salvation Army’s White City Thrift Store at 2400 Antelope Road and is open Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Operation Worship - Bibles for our Military
ONGOING - MEDFORD
Operation Worship Bibles are camouflage covered New Living Translations available in each of the four branches of Service: Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. The concept is to purchase these bibles, write a message of encouragement inside, return to the place of purchase and they will then be shipped overseas. Locally, these bibles are available for $4.99 at any Evangel Bookstore, ThunderStruck Custom Bikes, Street Leathers, or in Gold Hill, Harvest Time Fellowship . These bibles can be purchased in bulk if a group is interested. Our Service members need God’s Word and our prayers as they serve their country. For more information, call Mike at 541-292-6121. You can also visit their website at www.operationworship.com
Canned Food Drive
ONGOING - MEDFORD
The Women’s Gospel Mission of Medford is having a canned food drive. If you would like to bless the women’s shelter with a contribution, you can drop off your donations at the shelter, located at 534 N. Bartlett St. in Medford. A barrel is in the lobby for drop offs. Donations are also accepted and are tax deductible.
Salvation Army Summer Fan Drive
ONGOING ~ THROUGH END OF AUGUST - MEDFORD
For over 10 years, The Salvation Army has provided fans to needy residents who are especially vulnerable to the heat. Residents with heat-related health risks include senior citizens, disabled individuals, those with illnesses or families with infants.
Since the beginning of July, the Army has provided 101 fans to low-income Jackson County residents and has only a few fans remaining to meet the need. As a result, the organization requests the community’s help with donations of used or new fans. Monetary donations will also be appreciated and will help with the purchase of fans. The Salvation Army appreciates the help the community has already provided with a total of 119 used and new fans donated to date.
Donations of used or new fans may be dropped off at the organization’s thrift store at 922 N. Central, Medford or at the church office at 304 Beatty St in Medford. Cash donations for purchasing fans may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 757, Medford, 97501. For more information, call 541-773-6965.
Trail Christian Fellowship Mens’ Study Series
ONGOING : THROUGH JULY - SHADY COVE
The Men’s Fraternity course entitled “The Quest For Authentic Manhood”, taught on dvd by Robert Lewis is a 24 week series each Monday night at 7pm, at Trail Christian Fellowship, which is 2 miles south of Shady Cove city limits. The course focuses on the primary issues that shape a man’s life, and for more details contact David Briggs on 541-282-3170, or Trail Christian Fellowship on 541-878-3501
Weekly Prayer Meeting - Ashland
ONGOING, WEEKLY - ASHLAND
First Baptist Church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd. in Ashland is hosting a weekly prayer meeting every Friday at 7:00 p.m. Our focus is repentance and revival for the valley. For more information, call 541-482-3836 or visit www.SonsToGloryMenOfThunderMinistries.org.
Support the Josephine County Food Bank
ONGOING THROUGH JULY - GRANTS PASS
The Josephine County Food Bank is in desperate need of donations to help give food to local families in need. When you dine at The Vine Restaurant, 1610 Allen Creek #111 in Grants Pass throughout the month of July between 11am and 9pm, 10% of the proceeds will go to the Food Bank.
For more details call 541-441-1843.
Ashland Christian Fellowship
ONGOING - SATURDAYS - ASHLAND
The Ashland Christian Fellowship meets at 7pm every Saturday night in the Upper Room Coffee House to hear Bible teaching by Pastor Luke Frechette. All are welcome to this weekly time of worship and teaching…….located on the corner of Oak & Hersey. For more info, check out www.ACFweb.org , or give Luke a call…….at 541-601-1399.
History on Display at the Medford Branch Library
ONGOING THROUGHOUT JULY - MEDFORD
Southern Oregon Stitchers, a local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, is displaying its members’ work during the month of July at the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue.
Part of the display is a reproduction of the first known embroidery completed on American soil. The original, now housed in the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, was done by Loara Standish, circa 1653. Ms. Standish was the daughter of Captain Myles Standish, of the Mayflower.
For more information, please contact the Medford Branch Library at 541-774-6415.
Festival Of Praise Concert Season
ONGOING - JUNE 27TH THROUGH AUGUST 22ND - GOLD HILL
St Rita’s Retreat Center in Gold Hill announces their 2010 Festival Of Praise Concert Season. All concerts will take place at the Sacred Grotto Amphitheater, 10800 Blackwell Road in Gold Hill and will run from 6pm to 7.30pm. Here is the schedule.
Sunday August 1st Second Best
Sunday August 8th His Majesty’s Musicians
Sunday August 15th Westminster Praise Band
Sunday August 22nd The Combined Hispanic Music Groups
For more information go to www.createdtoworship.us/stritaretreatcenter/fpconcertinformation.html or call 541-885-1333
Valley-Wide Christian Men’s Breakfast
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
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 more information call Ken Meigs at 541-944-6996.
Lifestyle Seminar
ONGOING - LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
The Step Fast Lifestyle Seminar is a 12-part video series featuring leading experts in preventive medicine, who will help you understand the relationship between lifestyle and disease.
There will be Vegan food samples, recipes, door prizes and games, along with trained professionals to answer your questions.
The Seminars will take place on the last Sunday of each month (beginning Sunday February 28th) at the Shady Point Seventh-day Adventist Church, 14611 Highway 62 in Eagle Point. The cost is $5 per Seminar, and you pay only for those sessions you attend.
Contact Sharon at 541-831-0017 for further information.
Red Rock Cowboy Church
ONGOING - TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS - SAMS VALLEY
Red Rock Cowboy Church has moved. They are meeting at 12002 Duggan Road in Sams Valley. The meeting time is still 6:30pm on Tuesday for bible study and Saturday night church is at 6:00pm with supper at 5:00pm every Saturday. First and third Saturdays are potluck and the remaining Saturdays are BBQ. Meetings take place at the Sams Valley Community Church.
Family Movies at Central Point Branch Library
ONGOING ~ FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 20TH - CENTRAL POINT
Central Point Branch Library, 116 South Third Street is showing free family movies on Fridays from 1pm to 2.30pm starting on July 2nd. Here is the schedule. All movies rated PG.
July 30th The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
August 6th Surf’s Up
August 20th tba
For more information call 541-664-3228
The Truth Project at River Valley Community Church
ONGOING - WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5TH
The Truth Project, Focus on the Family’s thirteen week look at life from a biblical perspective will be presented at River Valley Community Church every Wednesday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm starting June 9th and Sunday mornings from 11am to 12:30pm beginning June 13th. Children from birth to 5th grade will be cared for and the entire community is welcome.
River Valley Community Church is located on the corner of 7th and D streets in down town Grants Pass. For more information contact the church office Monday through Thursdays @ 541-476-7761
Rogue Valley Prayer and Worship Choir
ONGOING - MONDAYS
A new multi-church music ministry is being created in the Rogue Valley. The Rogue Valley Prayer and Worship Choir is looking for singers to help them minister to the Lord, build up the body of believers in the Rogue Valley and to reach out to the community in a variety of simple musical styles.
The group rehearses from 7 to 8.30pm Monday evenings at New Song Church, 520 N. Holly in Medford.
For more information call Kathy Kroll at 541-890-3423 or email kathykroll@charter.net
Grants Pass Summer Growers Market
ONGOING - WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER - GRANTS PASS
Grants Pass Summer Growers Market takes place every Wednesday from 9am to 1pm at Riverside Park - the lot by the gazebo next to the ball field, in Grants Pass. Fresh veggies, plant starts and flowers along with prepared food will be available.
For more information call 541-476-6091
Summer Band Camp
ONGOING ~ THROUGH AUGUST 27TH - MEDFORD
Grace Christian School is hosting a Summer Band Camp for middle school aged musicians from Tuesday July 20th through Friday August 27th, with sessions running from 9am to 11am. The cost is $50 and the camp is sponsored by New Horizons Band. The church is located at 649 Crater Lake Avenue in Medford. To pre-register, and for more information, contact Sandy on 541-826-5183.
Grants Pass Healing Room Ministry
ONGOING- THURSDAYS - GRANTS PASS
The Grants Pass Healing Room Ministry is an Inter-denominational prayer ministry which offers healing prayers for the whole person; body, soul and spirit. The ministry is available Thursdays from 11am to 2pm at 805 NE D Street in Grants Pass.
For further information call 541-660-7910 or email gphealingrooms@yahoo.com
Christian Homeschool Support Program
ONGOING - CURRENT
Classical Conversations of Medford is a Christian Homeschool support program. It is a community of families that meet once a week and is led by trained tutors in the Classical Method of learning. There are openings for the fall in Challenge A, which is the 7th grade level. Please call Peggy Sumpter at 541-471-1414 for more information, or visit www.classicalconversations.com.
English/Spanish Bilingual Services
ONGOING - EVERY SUNDAY - MEDFORD
Agua Viva Christian Fellowship invites you to a Sunday Service in Spanish and English simultaneously. The services take place every Sunday at 10am. The church studies through the Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Child Care and classes are provided.
(Te invitamos al los Domingo Servicios en espanol y en ingles, al mismo tiempo. Estudiamos la Biblia, capitulo por capitulo, verso por verso. Cuidado de los nios y clases son proporcionados.)
The church is located at 2005 Commerce Drive (behind Costco) in Medford, and for more details call 541-734-9346
Outdoor Youth Program
ONGOING
Tree of Life Christian Wilderness expeditions is a Christian outdoor wilderness program offering counseling, mentoring, health educations and life skills in a positive and challenging guided wilderness environment. The wilderness adventures include expeditions to rivers, lakes, the ocean, mountains, wilderness areas, and the desert. There is hiking, backpacking, canoeing, mountain climbing, fishing/crabbing, rock climbing, white water rafting, mountain biking, snowshoeing, wilderness camping skills and equestrian and mule packing expeditions. For more information contact James Yahne at 541-281-2956 or visit their website at www.tlcwe.org.
Praying In One Accord
ONGOING - LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - MEDFORD
Agua Viva Church invite you to join them to pray for “ourselves, our families, our community, our nation and the world the Lord has entrusted to us.”
Meetings will be held on the last Saturday of each month at 7.30am at the church, which is at 2005 Commerce Drive, behind Costco in Medford.
For more information, call 541-734-9346
OCPA Summer Theatre Camps
ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 14TH - MEDFORD
The Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts (OCPA) presents its tenth summer season of theatre camps for youth. The season offers a variety of experiences including a circus camp for young children, a Commedia dell’arte camp for teens, and 2 camps for kids 6-12 entitled “The Adventures of Lewis & Clark” and “A Kid’s Life”. There will also be a workshop for older theatre students.
For more information and registration forms visit www.oregonconservatory.org or call 541-776-9118. Space is limited.
Medford Aglow
SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
The Medford Aglow Community Lighthouse invites everyone to come and worship with us every second Tuesday night of the month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at Lava Lanes meeting room, 2980 Crater Lake Hwy., in Medford. For more information, please call Julie at 541-664-1404.
Honor Flight of Oregon
ONGOING
Nationally every day, 1,000 veterans of World War II pass away. There are about 35,000 WWII veterans living in Oregon. Honor Flight of Oregon is a non-profit group that flies these veterans on an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to see the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
To obtain more information on how you can help to thank these veterans, and to give a donation to help make this trip possible for members of “The Greatest Generation”, you can visit www.honorflightoforegon.org or call 541-772-8080.
Table Rock Fellowship’s “The Pantry”
ONGOING - MEDFORD
The Pantry is a ministry of Table Rock Fellowshipin Medford, and seeks to serve those in need of food as well as personal and household items.
Food bags are given out at the church, located at 2990 N. Pacific Highway in Medford, after every service.
To find out more, including what the Pantry is most in need of, call the church at 541-245-2612 or visit www.tablerockfellowship.org
Medford Library Book Discussion Group
ONGOING ~ TUESDAYS - MEDFORD
The Medford Library Book Discussion Group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Adams Room of the Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue.
Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Medford Library. For more information, and a list of the upcoming books for discussion, please contact Kim Wolfe at 541-774-6443.
Evangelical Community Prayer Service
ONGOING - SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH - ASHLAND
There is an opportunity to join with area churches to pray for revival. The meeting takes place on the second Sunday of each month at 6pm at Alliance Bible Chapel (on the corner of Siskiyou & Liberty - across from Triangle Park) in Ashland.
For more information call 541-301-3040
Spanish Language Bible Study (Estudios en Apocalipsis)
ONGOING - MONDAYS - MEDFORD
Agua Viva Christian Fellowship offers an indepth study of the Book of Revelation IN SPANISH ONLY (Un estudio extenso del Libro de Apocalipsis, SOLAMENTE EN ESPANOL) every Monday night at 7pm at the church, which is located at 2005 Commerce Drive in Medford.
For more details call 541-734-9346
Food And Friends
ONGOING - ALL OVER JACKSON COUNTY
Food & Friends volunteers ensure that hundreds of homebound seniors in our community benefit from the hot, nutritious meal and friendly visit.
For the past 8 years, Food & Friends has helped seniors throughout Jackson & Josephine Counties to maintain their independence in the familiar surroundings of their own home. Volunteers are asked to commit to one morning a week, Monday through Friday from about 9:30 a.m. to noon (or 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Ashland). Home delivery routes are currently available in all areas of Jackson County.
If you would like to help in making a difference in the lives of seniors in your community, either by delivering Meals on Wheels or helping out at a meal site, you can call Jan at 541-734-9505 ext 4.
Foster Parent Classes
ONGOING - GRANTS PASS
SOASTC is offering training for families interested in becoming Treatment Foster Parents in Josephine County to work with at-risk youth. There are many youth in critical need of the warm, structured environment a treatment foster home can provide as they work to overcome some of the challenges life has dealt them. SOASTC provides extensive training, daily support, respite and a generous monthly reimbursement.
For more information, please call 541-956-4943 x1105 or visit their website at www.soastc.org
Motorcycle Safety Classes
ONGOING ~ JULY THROUGH AUGUST 1ST - MEDFORD
Team Oregon, which provides training for motorcycle riders at all levels from beginners to experts, is accepting registrations for Basic Rider Training courses on July 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st and August 1st in Medford. Cost is $179.
For more information call 1-800-545-9944 or visit www.team-oregon.org.
Moms In Touch
ONGOING
Moms In Touch International gathers moms together to pray specifically and Scripturally for children and schools. To learn more about joining or starting a group, call 1-800-949-MOMS or visit their website at MomsInTouch.org.