The Gypsy Soul duo — Cilette Swann and Roman Morykit — will perform a live concert on Saturday, July 30. Consult the listings. MT file photo
Recurring events
Ashland Senior Activities
A variety of virtual and in-person activities and services are available to adults 50 and older Monday through Friday through the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. See ashlandseniorservices.org or call 541-488-5342 for a complete list.
Visit to the garden of native plants
Take a virtual tour of 11 gardens to explore trees, shrubs, perennials and wildflowers that are native to our area at jacksoncountymga.org/native-plants-garden-tour. Included are an organic restoration garden, a permaculture mini-farm, a small urban garden and more. Admission is free; donations will be accepted to the Jackson County Master Gardeners Association. For more information, call 541-227-1358.
Historical Virtual Tour of Jacksonville
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. has created a variety of virtual ways for you to explore Jacksonville National Historic Site. Watch two online videos: a 30-minute “History Walk” virtual tour that takes you to 23 different locations, and a 45-minute “Jacksonville Historic Homes” video tour that visits 27 different historic homes, including the log home of 1855 Mathew G. Kennedy. home, the 1873 Beekman House and the 1892 Jeremiah Nunan House. Read two text-based virtual tours “Beekman Bank Nuggets” and “Mrs. Beekman Invites You to Call” or the “Walk through History” blog for more information about specific historic sites in Jacksonville. You can also read stories about beer, wine, whiskey, saloons, and “entrepreneurs” in the “Thirsty Thursday” online series. For more information or access, see historicjacksonville.org.
July events
Gypsy soul
Folk, soul and roots duo Cilette Swann and Roman Morykit will perform a live concert as part of their ongoing ‘Lifestream’ virtual concert series at 6pm on Saturday 30th July. A pre-show will begin at 5:45 p.m. The duo will perform. a mix of originals and covers during the hour/hour and a half show, including songs from his yet-to-be-released album “Cover Story.” The concert can be streamed live via Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, and on Gypsy Soul’s website (gypsysoul.com). The show is a pay-what-you-want basis. Once on the duo’s website, you’ll find a “virtual tip jar,” where you can use PayPal or a credit card to start the show. You don’t have to sign up for anything unless you’d like to receive a concert reminder or want to be part of the chat/comments during the concert.
August events
Presentation of the digital legacy
Nicole Vukcevic will present “Preparing for Your Digital Legacy,” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, via Zoom. Have you ever wondered what happens to your digital accounts after you die? Or how will your loved ones have access to preserve precious data such as photos and videos? This program will help you take practical steps to prepare for your digital legacy. For more details or to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.
Talk by the author: Marcia Chatelain
Marcia Chatelain will discuss her Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America,” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, via Zoom. Chatelain is a prominent professor and scholar of African American life and culture and a frequent public speaker on food justice, race and ethnicity, and urban policy. Questions and answers to follow the talk. For more details or to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed after registration.
Local History Conference ‘Windows in Time’
As part of the free “Windows in Time” lecture series, Pat Acklin, professor emeritus of geography and environmental studies at Southern Oregon University, will present “Rogue River Preserve: Deep Roots in Jackson County History” at noon on Wednesday, 3 August via Zoom and in person. See the listing under Live Events for details.
Queer Cafe
The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies meets from 10am to noon on the first Saturday of every month (August 6th) via Zoom. Bring a list of your favorite recent books, movies, and/or podcasts, and share what projects or crafts you’re working on. To register or for more details, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events, then JCLS Calendar, or call 541-774-8679.
Medford Library Book Chat
Adults over 18 can discuss selected books with others in this reading group at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month via Zoom. On August 9, the book to be discussed will be “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein. For more details and to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events, then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.
Author Talk: Liz Moore
Liz Moore will discuss her international bestseller “Long Bright River” and other works at 6pm on Tuesday, August 9, via Zoom. Based on deeply personal volunteer work, Moore tells a story that is both graphically honest and dignified. “Long Bright River” puts a very human face on the effect that addiction can have on generations of families and communities. Questions and answers to follow the talk. For more details or to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed after registration.
Talk by the author: Michele Harper
Michele Harper will highlight the lessons learned in her inspiring personal journey of discovery and self-reflection, as written in her memoir “The Beauty in Breaking,” at 6 p.m. Monday, August 22, via from Zoom. Her book talks about how each of us is broken, physically and emotionally, how we recognize those breaks, how we try to fix them, and where we go from there as equally crucial parts of the healing process. Questions and answers to follow the talk. For more details or to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed after registration.
Author Talk: Liz Wiseman
Liz Wiseman, author, researcher and executive advisor, will present her latest book, “Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact” at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, via Zoom. Drawing on insights from leaders at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most influential players do differently, how small, seemingly insignificant differences in how we think and act can have a huge impact, and why, with a little training , this mindset is available. to everyone who wants to contribute at their highest level and do more meaningful work. Questions and answers to follow the talk. For more details or to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed after registration.
Teen Trivia
Teens 13 and older can join a quick live general knowledge game via Zoom and the Kahoot platform at 4:30pm on the last Wednesday (August 31) of every month. Log in to the Zoom meeting to view the questions and respond in the Kahoot app or website. You don’t need an account to play, just the app and game PIN, which will be provided to us during the Zoom meeting. This quiz will contain 70 questions on different topics. For more details or to register, visit jcls.org and click on Programs and Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.
