Hear Liz Moore discuss her best-selling novel “Long Bright River” and other works on Tuesday, August 9. Check out the listings. Photo by Maggie Casey
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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 eco-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.
August events
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 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 top business leaders, 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.
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